Dewey Annihilates Spanish Fleet Off Manila Bay
London reports detail two cable messages on the Manila battle. Acting Rear Admiral Dewey’s Asiatic squadron destroyed the Spanish fleet near Cavite, sank the Don Juan de Austria, burned the Castilla, and forced a retreat while signaling terms to surrender torpedoes and weapons. Additional dispatches describe ongoing engagements at Manila harbor and Spanish claims of defense, with mixed signals about bombardment and possession of cable offices.
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London
Manila
British Colonial Office
Associated Press
Colonial Office
United States Asiatic Squadron
Dewey
Philippines
Manilla
Cavite
Castilla
Don Juan de Austria
Manila Harbor
Cayste
Manila Bay
E. H. Rawson Walker
Telegraph Company
Commodore Dewey
Straits Settlements
Madrid
Via
Biarritz
Olympia
Don Juan
Austria
Don de Ulloa
Mindana
Liberal
Manilan
Subig Bay
Raleigh
Corregidor Island
Balance of Power Fears in Europe Over U S Empire
London observers warn the United States has disrupted the balance of power as Manila battles unfold. Lord Salisbury forecasts stronger nations absorbing weaker and predicts shifts in old world relations. Analysts foresee U S control of Hawaii Philippines and Puerto Rico and possible annexation of Cuba after the war.
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London
Europe
United States
Lord Salisbury
Manilla
America
Spain
Hawaii
Philippines
Porto Rico
Cuba
Americana
China
New World
Sampoon Pets to Hen
London dispatch reports a Key West source claiming Rear Admiral Sampoon’s fleet will steam to Porto Rico to seize the coaling station as a naval base before Spanish forces arrive then attempt to engage the Cape Yards fleet.
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London
Daily Mail
Key West
Fla
Tampa
Sampeon
Porto Rico
Cape Yards
United States Plans to Hold Philippines After Manila Victory
The cabinet will decide if troops should join Dewey to retain Manila and hold the Philippines as collateral for Spain war indemnities. Officials expect 5,000 Pacific slope troops en route within ten days. The administration intends rapid provisioning of Dewey’s fleet with coal and supplies, possibly by securing cheaper coal from nearer sources, with no delay awaiting troop decisions.
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Washington
Dewey
Manila
Commodore Dewey
Philippines
Spain
United States
Long
Honolulu
Miller
California
Navy Department
Asiatic
Madrid correspondent reports Cuba cession talks and Spain war outlook
The Madrid correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph says Tama claims the government would cede Cuba to the United States but refuse indemnity due to inability. Politicians here view the war as nearly ended by late May, yet a prolonged civil conflict in Spain seems increasingly likely as both government and liberal parties face popular hatred for the war.
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Madrid
London Daily Telegraph
Tama
Cuba
United States
Spain
Liberal Party
Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and lings promising safety reliability and a money back guarantee. It offers trial bottles at W F Bassett’s Drug Store and regular sizes priced 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Dr. King
W. F. Bassett's
Pasteur Blackleg Vaccine Agency Opens in Cheyenne County
Local ad announces W. F. Bassert securing Cheyenne County agency for Pasteur’s Blackleg Vaccine. Call and see the representative to obtain the vaccine and related information.
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Pasteur
Cheyenne County
W. F. Bassert
Supplies landed for Cuban insurgents under Dorst near Mariel
US forces landed the first consignment for Cuban insurgents at Mariel after a coastal clash with Spanish cavalry. Captain Dorst and Cuban escorts oversaw transfer from the Leyden to insurgent hands while the Wilmington provided artillery support. The Leyden returned to Key West with Dorst aboard as reports indicate heavy Spanish losses, though full details are unavailable.
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Key West
United States
Gomez
Dorst
United States Cavalry
Leyden
Wilmington
Mariel
Havana
New York
Local tidbits and legal notes from Sidney Neb 1898
Mrs Cushing returns from Denver and John R Young trades in Sidney. A June snow memory, a Lodgepole marriage of Geo Toole and Mary Baker, two burglaries netting small sums, and sheriff efforts. County board adjourns to handle well filling claims and liquor license petition filed by Vaclav Klein with remonstrance.
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Geo. Toole
Mary Baker
M. E
Toole
Lapeer
Sidney, Neb
Gidd
Vaclav Klein
Lodgepole
Nebr
Peruna promises spring cure for chronic catarrh
A spring and summer course of Pe runa is claimed to cure catarrh more quickly and permanently than other medicines. Walter H Tucker of Concord New Hampshire reports long relief after using Peruna, and Dr Hartman offers a free book of lectures on Winter Catarrh from the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus Ohio.
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Walter H.tucker
Concord
N. H
Dr. Hartman
Unclaimed letters list at Sidney Nebraska May 7 1898
Weekly post office notice listing unclaimed letters for the week ending May 7 1898 in Sidney Nebraska. Ladies include Mrs Mary Van Der Weilen Mrs J S Colby Mrs Sarah Throckmorton Mrs Ruth Deets Mrs E B McCawan Miss Katie Fenwock Miss Hattie Lyons. Gents include Nels Thoatensen Rob Sherman John A Spung. Callahan postmaster.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Mary van der Weilen
J. S. Colby
Sarah Throckmorton
Ruth Deets
E. B. McCawan
Katie Fenwock
Hattie Lyons
Nels Thoatensen
Rob
Sherman
John A. Spung
Coas. Callahan
P.M
Hallard's Horehound Syrup Promises Cure and Safety
Powerful old remedy claims to treat threat and lung troubles with harmless cures. Promises healing for coughs colds bronchitis and whooping coughs with a money back guarantee by Scanlan's Drug Store. Prices 25 and 50 cents.
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Scanlan’s
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Offered For Skin Ailments
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Claims guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Forsale by W iF Bassett.
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Wif
Bassett
Duties of county treasurer under depository law defined
Sidney Nebraska May 3 1898 minutes of commissioners proceedings record a written opinion by County Attorney H E Gapen detailing the depository law duties. It states the county treasurer must arrange deposits with bonds and best terms while ensuring safe keeping and prompt payment, with penalties for willful noncompliance. the board's duty is limited to oversight.
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Bis
Offics Board
Sidney
Nebr
W. R. Wood
I. A. Rowan
W. C. Bullock
H. E. Gapen
Board OF County Commissioners
Ita
Board of Commissioners
Electric Bitters Remedy Ad Boosts Female Health
Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for troubles. If not, get a bottle now for relief. The medicine is advertised as peculiarly adapted to relief and cure of female complaints giving strength and tone to organs. It claims to aid appetite, constipation, headaches, fainting spells, nervousness, sleeplessness, excitability, melancholy, and dizziness. Health and strength guaranteed by continued use. Fifty cents to one dollar at W. Fe. Bassett's Drug Store.
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W. FE. Bassett
Six Strong Points at White House Concert Tonight
The program to be heard at the White House includes the peerless Schubert Lady Quartette with beautiful vocal renditions, Mandolin and Guitar Club numbers, a delightful child violinist and comedian Tommy Parcel, readings by Mr Louis McPike, and a versatile contralto and soprano soloist.
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White House
Hall Tonight
Mandolin
Guitar Club
Tommy Parcel
Louis McPike
Sidney Village notice on livestock control and dog tax
The ordinance prohibiting running at large of live stock within Sidney limits will be strictly enforced after a specified date. The dog tax must be paid on or before May 10, 1898. By order of the Board of Trustees, M. E. Washburn, Village Marshal. Dated Sidney, Nebraska, April 23, 1898.
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Sidney
Board of Trustees
M. E. _ WASHBURN
Sidney, Nebr
Memorial Services Due At May 20 Church
Memorial services will be held at the M E church on May 20. Members of the G A R and all old soldiers, W R C, and the Daughters and Sons of Veterans are invited to attend. Wm Henry, Com. J W Nelson, Adj.
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M. E. Church
G. A. BR
W. R.C
Daughters and Sons of Veterans
WM. Henry
Com
J. W. Nelson
Adj
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McLernon’s
Blackleg
Mrs. Cushing
Denver
John R. Young
H. W. Chowins
Rose and
Second Streets
Dan MccAleese
Tobin's
McaAteese
F. A. Rowan
Neb
W. H. Lumberson
Fred Bratz
Gisageses
Frank H. King
A. W. Atkins
CGS
W. A. Lamberson
J. S. Cline
J. W. Harper
W. R. Woop
W. C. BuLloer
Hallard’s Horehound Syrup
Bucklen
Arnica
Commissioners Proceedings
Netlee
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