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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1898
Page
1
British fleet and 14 American ships close in on Santiago de Cuba with 5000 fort defenders inside. Reported attack from land by 10000 agents and heavy bombardment feared. One thousand troops from Key West expected to reinforce with more transports and siege guns.
Reports from KuxGsTon June 1 describe Commodore Schley’s assault on Santiago de Cuba. The Marblehead tracked the Spanish fleet entering the harbor and the American force pressed close to the Morro defenses, exchanging heavy fire with Cristobal Colon and four battleships. Both sides found range as the ships maneuvered, with Massachusetts and Brooklyn supporting the line while Spanish batteries struggled to hold. The action yielded no decisive hit on the flagship but left the Morro walls shaken and the harbor facilities battered.
Madrid reports speculation that Spain may accept mediation and Cuban independence under guarantees, with Sagasta party tensions and Silvela poised for reform. A potential shift toward internal reconstruction could revive Spain’s finances and industry, affecting future European alliances. The piece closes by touting new composite cars on The Overland Route via Salt Lake City to Chicago.
Ballard Horehound Syrup marketed as a safe remedy for coughs colds bronchitis and lung troubles. The ad claims a money back guarantee through an authorized agent if no benefit is seen with faithful use, priced 25 and 60 cents at Scanlan's Drug Store.
On May 4 1898 on board U S S Marblehead at Key West Florida a crew member recounts the capture of a Spanish ship at Cienfuegos Cuba. The ship carried officers crew rifles ammunition and cargo valued at about 1 000 000. The Marblehead fired 28 five inch shells bombarded the city and drove off a Spanish gunboat and torpedo boat.
Unclaimed letters at the Sidney Nebraska post office for the week ending June 4 1803 include Miss Dora Keplinger Rev H Wischof Gents Rev R Wolf Newlun Co Chas Stanton H D Dean Cas Callahan P M and others. Call for advertised letters noted by postmaster Cas Callahan.
Babard's Snow Linkment is praised as a universal remedy for back pain rheumatism sore muscles and neuralgia. It is advertised as effective for animals with claims from R. Morse of Galveston Texas about curing three months of rheumatism after two bottles. Price 60 cents at Scanlan's Drug Store.
The Teachers Institute of Cheyenne county meets in Sydney from June 6 to 17. The Statutes require school closures during the Institute session. School board members are invited to participate. Lectures by Prof. Chatburn of Nebraska University and Prof. Siders of Alliance are planned for Friday evenings June 10 and 17, per Opis D. Lyon, County Superintendent.
On Memorial Day 1897 Sidney held solemn rites with flowers on graves, prayers, and songs. Veterans groups led parades, the Sons of Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps participated, and a 3 p.m. courthouse program featured Rev. Moore and orations recalling Civil War sacrifices.
The Sidney High School Alumni held a twilight reception and banquet at the Radcliff home for the class of 98. Performances included Misses Doran Hower Griffith Cunningham and Barnhart with solos duets and a drumbeat reading. A long banquet followed with toasts by Neubauer and others. Officers named: President W. S. Doran, vice president R. S. Kruse, secretary treasurer Miss Julia McFadden.
Patriotic citizens and lovers of schools and the flag are called to unite for a red letter Flag Day in Lindey and Cheyenne county. Communities vye to excel in Play Day with a goal to disseminate patriotism and loyalty to the stars and stripes. Children should march in the parade, programs to be announced in the next paper, and attendance is requested to honor the flag and protect liberty. Chairman of the Patriotic Citizens Committee.
Do You Suffer From Piles If you only know what thousands of people have learned you would suffer no longer. Tablor's Buckeye Pile Ointment claims to cure every form of piles including blind bleeding itching and protruding with a price of 60 cents per bottle or 75 cents per tube at Secanlan's Drug Store. New millinery at Chowins'.
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