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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1898

Page

2

Havelock to Get A Bank With 15000 Authorized Capital

Nebraska items note a Havelock bank with authorized capital of 15000. Other reports mention Free Methodists camp meeting at Norfolk starting July 3 and Platte county teachers institute June 24 to July 1. Tragic drownings and accidents include Rollie Kuhn in a lagoon at Pender and Carl Radachel injured near West Point.

Havelock Free Methodists Norfolk Platte County Teachers’ Institute Pender Vith Rollie Kuhn Carl Radachel West Point

Nelson Cole Advanced to Brigadier in Nineteenth Century Nominations

President nominates Nelson Cole of Missouri for brigadier general volunteers and James R. Waites of Texas, William C. Oates of Alabama for brigadier roles. Fred Bell of Missouri named assistant adjutant general, Frank S. Bourns of Georgia chief surgeon. The Kansas nominees include Theodosius Botkin, Frederick J Kountze, J W Fogler. John Townsend and Beverly Waugh Conner named paymasters.

Washixaton Senate Matthew C. Butler South Carolina James R. Waites Texas Nelson Cole Missouri William C. Oates Alabama Fred Bell Dissouri Frank S. Bourns Georgia Theodosius Botkin Kansas Frederick J Kountze Ohio William Scott John Townsend John W Fogler Beverly Waugh Cojner Washington Cole Pierce Joy St. Louis Schofield Dutchess County tosSt Lousin Missouri Volunteer Infantry Fremont St Louis Arsenal Camp Jackson First Missouri Light Artillery Ife Second Arkansas Wilsons Creek Lexington Little Blue Independence Westport Marian Designes Vicksburg Price Mr Cole Pleasanton Nodge Rosecrans Powder River Fort Laramie Fort Leavenworth Loyal Legion Hugoton Sam Wood Woodsdale Wood James Brennan J. W. Fogler First National Bank of Leavenworth Maine

Castelar Urges Spain Isolation Despite Yankee Blockade

Senor Castelar, Republican leader, in a Maprio interview on alliances, favors Spain isolation and a policy of resignation power plus prudence economy and energy for the future. He adds that Yankees may blockade our stands but cannot blockade our honor.

Maprio Senor Castelar Spain

Irving M. Scott to advise on Russian naval build in St Petersburg

Irving M. Scott of the Union Ironworks travels to St Petersburg after a message from the czar's government praising the Oregon and inviting his expert guidance on constructing Russian warships in San Francisco. The contact follows the ship's noted performance and arrival.

San Francisco Irving M. Scott The Union Ironworks St. Petersburg Oregon

Cadiz Reserve Fleet Sails Amid Boiler Condemnations

Cadiz reports confirm the Spanish reserve squadron under Admiral Camaras has sailed after a preliminary open-sea drill and may head to the Philippine Islands Cuba or the United States. The fleet reportedly includes ten to twelve ships with the Pelayo and Emperador Carlos V among units at the arsenal.

Pelayo Guna Maprio Camaras Cadiz Philippine Islands Cuba United States New York New York World London Carlos V Patriota Rapido Toulon Manila

Mortars To Shell Morros At Key West In Modern War Test

A new 13 inch rifled mortar battery arrived at Key West with eight mortars capable of seven mile range. Captain James M Rockwell leads 190 gunners in testing this siege weapon for targeting high positions behind cover. Engineers anticipate use of mines and undermining in future operations.

Key West Fla Morro Casti Iflavana Tewure James M Rockwell Ordnance Department

Oregon Holds The Record 17000 Nautical Mile Run

Captain Crowinshield declares the Oregon first Pacific coast battleship built by Union Ironworks San Francisco and weighing 10200 tons. She covered 17500 nautical miles from San Francisco to Callao with no engine outages and averaged 13 knots over 2600 miles, surpassing the Bellerophon’s 12600 mile record.

Wasmsatox Oregon Crowinshield Bureau of Navigation Pacific Coast Union Ironworks San Francisco Olympia Europe America Portsmouth England Canton Callao

Sad Spain Feeling Grows Amid Isolation

London May 320 Madrid correspondent of the London Times cites a pervasive sadness in Spain. The mood stems less from cabinet feuds than from the belief that European aid is unlikely after Mr Chamberlain's speech, leaving Spain to face an unequal struggle unaided.

London Madrid London Times Spain Europe France Russia

Brooklyn in a Fight Lands Arms Near Cienfuegos

A Key West dispatch reports the cruiser Brooklyn landed arms stores and ammunition at Cienfuegos after a clash that damaged the south fort at Clentus gos. Alleged engagement pitted 700 insurgents against Spanish cavalry, which was defeated.

New You Key West Brooklyn Schley Cienfuegos Clentusgos Theros

United States Fleet Near Santiago Harbor Movement

May 30 dispatches from Key West report Commodore Schley moving his ships toward Santiago de Cuba as the Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera is believed bottled up inside the harbor. Reports note nine to twelve American warships outside the harbor and suggest cautious steps before confirming the fleet’s exact position and strength.

Washington Key West Fla Commodore Schley Santiago Cervera Schley Sampson Santiago Harbor Cienfuegos Admiral Cervera Havana San Juan de Porto Rico Morro Castle Navana San Juan

GORMAN SPEAKS ON WAR REVENUE AND BONDS

In Washington on May 30 Senator Gorman Democrat of Maryland urged war funding by issuing bonds. He condemned the Supreme Court for deeming the 1801 income tax unconstitutional. Other leaders debated seigniorage silver measures and legal tender notes with Teller opposing bonds and Cockrell defending the bill.

Wasmxoten Senate Gorman Maryland Supreme Court Teller Silver Republican Colorado Nelson Minnesota Cockrell Missouri Finance Committee

United States Gunboat Arrives From Manila

The US gunboat now commanded by a lieutenant commander arrives from Manila carrying the captain of the Olympia and two invalid officers. Manila remains quiet with insurgents subdued, reports state. A false rumor that the Callao commander was court-martialed and shot is denied.

United States

War dispatches cite fleet movements in Caribbean theater

General Tlanro from Tasana reports the torpedo boat destroyer Terror has arrived at Fajardo east of Porto Eleo. She aimed for San Juan but altered course due to four American warships off the harbor. Admiral Cervera's squadron remains at Santiago. Sampson's lull squadron blockades the port while Schl ey's squadron watches the Yucatan passage. American blockaders stay near Havana as vessels move between Cienfuegos and HaVane.

Yucatan Passage Cienfuegos Havane

De Rivera Declares Philippine Defense Will Stand

In a Senate session Marshal Primo de Rivera defended his Philippines administration. He rejected reports of Cavite disaster and vowed the American flag shall never float over Manila. He said natives will defend the territory to uphold Spanish sovereignty.

Mapunto Senate Primo de Rivera Philippines Cavite Manila Marshal de Rivera

New amendments shape Hawaii annexation debate in Senate

In the Senate yesterday Senators Lodge and Morgan offered amendments to the war revenue bill that directly touch the annexation issue. Lodge's amendment 55 mirrors Newland's resolution and adds indirect terms for annexing the islands.

Wasinxoron Degute Ahape Senate Lodge Morgan Seator Lodge Newland

Americans Periled as Mission Burned in Tang Chow Riot

A Shanghai dispatch reports looting and burning of the American mission at Tang Chow near Wu Chow in Quang Seo during a mob riot against foreigners. It is believed the missionaries escaped. U S consul at Canton Edward Hedloe demands troops from the viceroy of Quang Tung to Tung Chou to restore order.

Tang Chow Loxpox Shanghai Wu Chow Quang Seo Hong Kiang United States Canton Edward Hedloe Quang Tung Tung Chou

Presbyterians praise Salvation Army girl statue incident

At the United Presbyterians assembly in OmAuA Nebraska a resolution was adopted commending the Salvation Army girl who wielded an axe to chop the nude statue at the Exposition grounds.

Omaua Neb Assembly of United Presbyterians Salvation Army Exposition Grounds

Roosevelt Rough Riders Ordered to Tampa for Transport

Col Wood's regiment of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders received orders to depart to Tampa. Transportation will be arranged, and they should report to General Shafter upon arrival.

Texas Wood Roosevelt Rough Riders Tampa General Shafter

Balloons Sent to Governor's Island for Army Use

Two large balloons and equipment purchased by the government were shipped from the pier at New York to Governor's Island for potential army operations.

New Yon Governor's Island

War aid to Missouri recorded in war supply payments

The May 30 report shows Lieutenant Colonel G C Smith chief commissary U S A paid out 1 455 400 to St Louis merchants and Missouri farmers for supplies since war was declared.

Missouri Tours G. C. Smith St Louis

Spanish envoy to Austria will be succeeded in Vienna

May 30 report states that Marquis de Toyos, the Spanish ambassador to Austria Hungary, will be replaced by Polo y Barnabe, the former Spanish minister to the United States, in Vienna.

Polo Goce Vienna Viensa Marquis de Toyos Austria- Hungary Enor Polo Y Barnabe Lnte United States

Funeral of William Ewart Gladstone At Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey hosted an official funeral for William Ewart Gladstone attended by future kings of Britain and the nation’s leading figures. The ceremonial coffin lay on a bier near the altar beneath a pall inscribed Requiescat in pace as crowds and dignitaries observed the state occasion.

Westminster Abbey England William Ewart Gladutog Op Hite Henjamin Oisnat Weaconsfield Gladstone Great Britay Lord Palmerston

Blanco Ready for Invaders and Cuban Tensions

A Madrid dispatch to the New York World reports General Blanco ready to face any American landing. Spanish troops concentrate along the coast with alarms over Cuban insurgent supply lines. Blanco says provisions and ammunition suffice for five months as hospitals strain colony resources.

Phala New You New York World Madrid Blanco Cubs Name Mollers

Dewey Short of Provisions As Cable Cut Report Speeds

A Manila dispatch declares Rear Admiral Dewey lacks provisions and ammunition while the Tavilo-Mantia cable is said cut by Aguinaldo's insurgents. The Zeafiro reports no Baltimore damage despite rumors. Clergy evacuees reach Leguna as coast towns stay under Spanish control and repairs begin at Cavite.

United States Baltimore Manila Zeafiro Dewey Mayo Aguinaldo Leguna Cavite

Powers Reach Agreement on Far East Islands Transfer

May 30 Banuis reports a semi official Berlin Post note stating rumors of the Phoenpybe islands shifting to France Germany or partition among Europe powers have no foundation America not yet in possession may never hold them but any seizure would be a hostile act and not tolerated by other European powers with interests there the continental powers have reportedly agreed to await further action by the United States

Banuis Berlin Post France Germany Far East America

Adjutant General Reports Volunteer Call Numbers

Adjutant General Corbin announced last night that 120,644 volunteers had been mustered into U S service. The call includes some cavalry and shows 4,633 men still needed from states led by Alabama 1,355 Iowa 1,010 Kentucky 1,238 Mississippi 1,000 and North Carolina 460.

Towa Ya Ashington Corbin United States Service Alabama Iowa Kentucky Missinsippi North Carolina

Chickamauga Camp Receives Extra Postal Clerks

Amington reports six more postal clerks assigned to Chickamauga camp bringing total to twenty two. Mail is delivered there three or four times daily with as many as twenty five thousand letters handled at once.

Chickamanugan

New Recruiting Station Formed at Higwathae Wrawatua

Higwathae Wrawatua Kan May 30 a new company of 100 men has been organized to serve as a recruiting station in response to the President's call for 75 more men.

Teady Higwathae Wrawatua Kan Hiawstha

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