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Monday May 2

Cloudy & cool -- same work -- down town short time in evening -- Commodore Dewey's fleet engaged the Spanish fleet at Manila yesterday and after severe engagement with both it and the forts completely conquered the fleet -- with great loss of ships and men -- Then he summoned the Spanish Captain General to surrender, and on refusal commenced vigorous bombardment -- doing great and speedy damage -- After a while a flag of truce was displayed and in the evening Manila surrendered & was taken possession of by US marines -- Capt Terrence J Tally died at his home at Virginia yesterday morning of pneumonia -- after only 2 days sickness -- Native of County Tyrone Ireland aged 62 -- Formerly chief of Police and always prominent in Va & Storey County --

44 -- 5,000 Pacific Coast Troops for the Phillipines
A Rich Capture -- Cable Cut -- Maine Wreck Destroyed
Dewey the Big Hero -- California Lecture

Tuesday May 3

Same -- Finished writing up to date -- 5,000 troops to be sent to Phillipine Islands from Pacific coast -- The Cruiser Nashville this morning, off Key West captured Spanish steamer Argonaut, carrying Spanish soldiers & provisions -- One of the richest prizes yet taken -- Dewey is the hero now and is to be promoted from Commodore to Admiral -- for his gallant service at Manila -- Bed 12 -- Miss Helen Kelleker gave an illustrated