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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1898
Page
3
In the library, Lord Aylmer bluntly praises a letter’s arrival as great luck for Dirk and hints at arranging future opportunities. Derby-like tension lingers over the gouty lord’s bland generosity as Dick braces for the next demand in their uneasy alliance.
Dick resists Lord Aylmer's push to send him to India, citing loyalty to Dorothy and doubt about love. The quarrel escalates as the old lord threatens loss of allowance and demands an immediate decision, while Dick insists on time to think and plans to return Friday with his intentions. Lady Aylmer suspects hidden motives and weighs the elder man's plans.
Dick returns with strained news after visiting his uncle. Dorothy senses trouble and pushes for details, eager and anxious. Dick tries to cushion the impact, while Dorothy suspects disclosure and insists on being informed at once. They move to the drawing room to speak privately over tea.
The Boston Traveler reports a new kind of hen party in Boston where guests bring live chickens chicks or eggs to a suburban home. Thirty six guests arrive with offerings while the hostess and groom host a playful auction prize and the idea may aid charitable events.
Tid-Bite reports Hibson asking Daubre about the academy canvas value with Garner replying that three years would be about right. The exchange hints at a valuation or timing discussion within a sports or academic context.
The bay of Santiago de Cuba is described as large enough for warships yet shielded by hills and a narrow entrance. Morro castle, La Attoria, and Puerta do Sal guard the harbor while a government magazine on Caye Smith stores arms. The city’s layout, health problems, and US-owned mining plants are outlined alongside Spanish resolve and anti-American sentiment.
Tomas Estrada Palma reports the Cuban republic’s army will be known as regular soldiers, not insurgents, in a Las Villas issue from General Gomez’s headquarters. Gomez urges humane warfare, honors prisoners, and stresses liberty and independence with American support as Cuban victory nears.
London dispatch reports Spain sent a note inviting world powers to jointly protest Cuba’s blockade. The powers chose no action and Madrid received no replies. Kentucky to furnish a Negro regiment in the next call Governor Bradley says one Kentucky regiment will include African American troops if ordered by the President.
A unit of fifty seven cavalrymen equipped at private expense departed Chicago yesterday for Cuba under Major Higgins. All but nine have prior regular army service. South Carolina Naval Reserves depart Charleston for New York to man the Celtic King with reserves from New York.
Washington reports a telegram from the British consul in Havana says Thrall and Jones were exchanged for four Cuban prisoners, including Colonel Vincente de Cortijo and Sergeant Major Lincon Garcia Julian. The deal cost the U S government several thousand dollars and reflects a one sided swap after two Havana trips.
Kingston dispatch says the Spanish Cape Verde squadron eluded American patrols after leaving Santiago de Cuba. Cervera reportedly moved from Santiago to the Caribbean and possibly to Martinique, concealing its movements despite seventy American warships patrolling. insurgents fought Spaniards near Cienfuegos with about 300 killed and wounded.
Kingston Jamaica dispatch says the fishing schooner Jane picked up a yawl with two reconcentrados escaped from Santiago de Cuba. They claim Admiral Cervera's squadron is in the harbor, coal and victuals aboard, ready to sail when the Cadiz squadron arrives next week to break the blockade.
The Hawaiian Star claims the Hawaiian government has sent a distinct tender of the islands to the U S executive and awaits a reply. The Star says a letter has been written and the response should reach Honolulu by the next mail.
Irving M. Beott of the Union Ironworks travels to St Petersburg at the czar government’s request to discuss building Russian warships in Oregon and to respond to a congratulatory message over the Oregon’s performance received last Tuesday.
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