Nebraska News Highlights From 1898 County Time Capsule
Daily Nebraska items report near harvest readiness at Winside and clay county crop prospects. The Silver Creek elevator fire attempt failed. Osmond reports diphtheria. Exeter thefts include jewelry and a horse. A farm court case in Clay Center concerns alleged poison. Larceny and arrest at Fremont tied to Fuhlrodt. University to open domestic science school led by Rosa Bouton. Napoleon era officers elected in Royal Realm Nebraska. Crop bulletin notes cooler week with light rainfall. beets seed offered for trial and free beets analyses promised.
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Winside
W. H. Taylor
Exeter
Charles Rooper
Clay Center
Frank Fuhlrodt
Fremont
H. Blumenthal
Blumenthal
Beatrice
Fuhbodt
Clarkson Avenue
Marshal Hansen
Oakland
Gallagher
Omaha
Dave Larsen
Hansen
Hopkins
First National Bank
Larsen
Grand Council of the
Royal Realum of
Nebraska
Omahia
Ww. L. Sargent
Frontier Council
T. G. Magrane
Pioneer Council
Alfred Connor
Union Pacific
C. ‘Mr. Rich
Knoxall Council
T. J. Mackay
Union Pacific Council
C. H. Linn
Arlington Council
F. D. Burgess
J. M Feegarden
Weeping Water Council
J. B.bheldon
F. R. Strateht
Henry Herold
Cass Council
Webster
Thayer
Jefferson
A. H. Rawitzer
Sons of Veterans
McKinley
National Guard
Spain
Naval Victory in Manila Bay Reported by Madrid
Manila reports to Madrid detail a fierce battle as Commodore Dewey’s American squadron engages Spanish ships off Cavite. Don Juan de Austria heavily damaged, Maria Christina burned, Reina Maria Christina and others set aflame, with heavy losses on both sides and Spain claiming a tactical victory amid fire from Cavite forts.
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Madrid
Manila Cay
Dewey
Bay of
Manila
Don Juan de Austria
Mindana
Ulloa
Cavite
Beremejo
Montejo
The
Phillipines
Correa
O&vitt
Maria Christina
Cadarzo
Cassila
Isle de Cuba
Reina
el Heraldo
Philippines
Mindano
Ullaa
Paris
Naval Bureau
Expected Eerops to Grant Washington May 2
The article notes European growls and threats to interfere with the U S blockade of the Philippines were anticipated. It recalls Civil War attempts to ignore the blockade and credits Secretary of State for a firm stance. It says Cuban blockade terms now are more liberal toward powers than before.
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Eerops
Washington
United States
Philippines
County Treasurers Lose Fees After Supreme Court Ruling
The Nebraska Supreme Court sided with State Auditor Cornell in a mandamus case brought by John A Pearson, former Phelps County treasurer. The ruling fixes fee calculations for county and state fund collections, reducing treasurers’ commissions by about 300 dollars in many counties and clarifying pro rata apportionment among funds.
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Supreme Court
Auditory Cornell
Line&In Journal
John A Pearson
Phelps County
Smyth
Jude Norval
State of Nebraska
John A. Peargeon
John F. Cornell
Mandamus
Norval
Uder
Live Stock Prizes At Exposition Angers Breeders
Omaha dispatch reports the exposition will offer a large cash prize list for the live stock section after a conference at the Millard hotel with executive committee members and breeders from Missouri Kansas and South Dakota. Noted attendees include ex Governor Glick of Kansas T Miller F Bellows F J Wornall and F A Harmon. Breeders warned that without cash prizes enthusiasm would fade though earlier plans favored medals only.
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Omnoha Dispatch
Millard Hotel
Misssouri
Kansas
South Dakota
Glick
T. Miller
F. Bellows
Marysville
George P. Bellows
F. J. Wornall
Kansas City
F. A. Harmon
Deadwood
Bryant Normal and Business College Burns in Stromsburg
The Bryant normal and business college burned at noon, the fire starting from a flue and consuming the three and a half story building. The fire spread before detection, water facilities were distant, and the entire structure was destroyed within an hour. Most books and clothing were lost, only part of the library and some first floor furniture saved. The property belonged to president J. J. Bryant. insurance totals 5000 across five mutual companies. Estimated loss about 20000 with no injuries.
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Stromsburg
Bryant Normal and Business College
J. J. Bryant
Thurston secures life saving station at Omaha exposition
Washington report notes Thurston amends the sundry civil bill to place the Omaha exposition life saving station on a equal footing with permanent stations, ensuring a life saving crew similar to those on the lakes and oceans. General W Colby of Beatrice Nebraska arrives to offer 24 600 members of the American Cuban volunteer legion as part of the invasion army in Cuba. The legion would be mostly cavalry, with Texas horses and roles for artillery and infantry.
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Washington
The
Bee
Thurston
W. Colby
Beatrice
Neh
Cuba
Texas
Nebraska towns rally in wartime drive on hides thefts
War spirit rises in Nebraska towns as about 2 000 troops are needed on first call. Investigators chasing stolen hides relied on bloodhounds but failed to catch thieves. During a severe storm D J Judson’s horn burned with its contents. no clock lost as it was in pasture.
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Nebraska
Wrmore
D. J. Judson
Navy Dept Seeks Details On Matanzas Shelling
April 29. Navy Department reports no details on the Matanzas engagement between shore batteries and three Admiral Sampson vessels. Havana censorship blocks cable news and officials doubt significant damage occurred. Sampson had not yet reported to the Secretary, suggesting limited impact from the action at two and a half to four miles away.
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Wasilixotox
Navy Department
Matanzas
Admiral Sampson
Havana
Sampson
Key West
Department
General Engagement Presses Toward Heavier Bombardment
A general engagement in Admiral Sampson's reconnaissance premises imminent to initiate heavier bombardment of Matunze. The move follows ongoing naval actions and signals escalation in operations.
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Sampson
Matunze
Spain's Methods in Philippines War Prompt U S Spain Viewing
The Empress of China brings news from Hong Kong and Yokohama that Orient nations focus on the U S Spain war. Reports say Spain uses four tactics to crush rebellion with a Manila massacre of about ten insurgents following a March meeting. Japanese officials warn current governance cannot fulfill the islands' development.
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Vaxcorven
B. C
Hong Kong
Yokohama
United States
Spain
America
Manila
Food supplies held for Spanish Soldiers at Matanzas
By order of General Molino the fool supplies now in store here for the recencen tredos will be held subject to his orders in case they may be needed to feed the soldiers during the approaching conflict.
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Matanzas
Molino
U S Monitor Captures Spanish Steamer Guido Off Cuba
Kry West April 6 The U S monitor Terror and gunboat Machias chased and captured the Spanish steamer Guido ten miles off Cardenas bound from Coruna to Havana. The prize carried a large cargo of provisions and money for Spanish troops in Cuba, including an iron safe with undisclosed value. Worth about 400000 dollars, the 2045 ton vessel built in 1883 near Belfast measures 330 feet long with 41 feet beam. Captain Armarechin commanded the Guido of Hilboa Navigation Co.
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Kry West
Fla
United States
Nadlow
Guido
Coruna
Spain
Havana
Cuba
Cardenas
Machias
Armarechin
the Navigation Company of
Naval reconnaissance at Matanzas hints at future operations
A strategy board member states Admiral Sampson aimed only to reconnoiter shore batteries at Matanzas and not bomb the fortifications. He would shell if defenses emerged but otherwise withdraw beyond range. The aim is to reduce Matanzas and use it as a Havana base while aiding reconcentrados starving around Matanzas. The White House reportedly seeks Matanzas seizure to help the hungry peasants amid ongoing war efforts.
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Strategy Board
Sampson
Matanozas
Admiral Simpson
Matanzas
Havana
Red Cross
Texas
War Revenue Debate Opens in House over Spain War Funding
Washington April 23 The house began general debate on the Ways and Means measure to cover Spain war costs. Leaders Dingley and Bailey agreed immediate need for hundreds of millions, but clashed on funding. Opponents attacked 300 million in bonds, Bailey proposing income tax silver seigniorage and legal tender notes. Dingley argued against funding by a previously decided Supreme Court matter.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Spain
Messrs. Dingley and Bailey
Bailey
Dingley
Supreme Court
Changes Sought in War Department Troop Apportionment
In Washixeton on April 29 Senators, Representatives, and state officials crowded Secretary Alger's office to urge changes in the apportionment of troops the states must furnish or to request a rendezvous change.
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Washixeton
House of Representatives
Alger
War Department
Nine Spanish Warships Sail From Manila to Intercept Vessels
Reports from Madrid say a Spanish squadron of nine warships left Manila on Monday and moved to positions off Subiettic bay to await the passage of American merchant ships for capture.
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Maella
Los Apos
Madrid
Manila
Subiettic Bay
Vanderbilt Engagement Announced for Edith Dresser
The New York Press reports the engagement of Miss Edith Dresser daughter of Captain George Dresser U S to George W Vanderbilt. The announcement places the couple within society circles, noting Vanderbilt lineage and forthcoming nuptials in New York.
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Vanderbilt
New Yor
New York
Edith Dresser
George Dresser
U.S
George W. Vanderbilt
Prize crew transport after piracy near Cuba alarms Spanish crew
The Guido sailed from Liverpool on April 2 and reached Corunna on April 9 for Havana. A 6-pound shot pierced the pilot house and the prize crew feared execution or being cast overboard. The Machias remained nearby and will share the prize money. The crew preferred Key West over Cuban shores to avoid insurgent dangers.
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Guido
Liverpool
Corunna
Havana
Ile Machias
Key West
Cuba
Portugal Stops Telegraph News of Warship Movements
The Portuguese government shuts public telegraphic dispatches about warship movements in Portuguese ports and harbors. London reports the move signals Portugal aiding Spain and aims to block news of Spanish fleet departures from Cape Verde's St Vincent.
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Cape Verde Islands
Lisbon
Portugal
London
Spain
St. Vincente
Fourth brigade officers refuse to be sent to Cuba
Do Not Want to Go to Cuba Cnanunston South Carolina April 29 The officers of the Fourth brigade composed of state troops passed resolutions refusing to be sent to Cuba The men say they will stay here and fight but they will not go outside the United States as individual soldier companies to fight the Spaniards
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Cuba
Cnanunston
S. C
United States
Japan urged to sell to America
April 29 report from YoxonaMa notes local journals urge Japan to consent to the United States buying two Japanese cruisers currently under construction in American yards.
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Japan
America
United States
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Sidney
Nebraska News
Silver Creek
Osmond
Nelson
H. Nicholson
State University
Lincoln
Neb
Department of Chemiatry
Ofm
Montrio
Matansas
Flans
Philippine
Rebota Mansacred
Perisoun
Monitor Terror
Guido Caucht
Plecean Welore
Bianco
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