Admiral Sampsons Big Guns and the Flying Squadron Moves
Special to the Sidney Telegraph reports the Flying Squadron sails south to join Admiral Sampson as he engages the Spanish fleet near Martinique. Key West notes torpedo boat Winslow to be repaired. London confirms Dewey’s control of the situation with insurgents armed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Dewey
Spain
Washineton
Martinique
St. Tuomas
Porto Rico
Yale
Key West
Winslow
Sidney
London
Lloyd’s Manilla
Washington
Losses in Cardenas Bombardment Kill Winslow Crew
The torpedo boat Winslow was fired on by a masked battery at Cardenas. Ensign Worth Bagley and four sailors were killed, and Captain Remey reports the commander Lieutenant J. Bernadou and others wounded. Dead and wounded were brought to the Hudson for burial and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Cardenas
Winslow
Ensign Bagley
Washington
Navy Department
Fla
Secretary of the Navy
Worth Bagley
John Valverez
John Vernese
George R. Meek
Elijah B. B.tmill
B. Bernadou
William,Patterson
Daniel McKeown
Hudson
Remey
Philippines May Be Followed by Second Expedition
A terse note suggests that after the initial Philippines expedition another campaign could follow. The brief hints at continued military involvement and future operations being planned by the authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philippines
Amiret Reports Ships in Asian Waters Amid Philippine Skirmish
A Hong Kong dispatch says the schooner Amiret arrived with news of an American gunboat, likely the Concord, sinking a Spanish gunboat after a two hour battle off Iloilo. Concord suffered no damage. Only two Spanish warships remain in Asiatic waters, one docked in Hong Kong and the other hunted by the Boston. Admiral Dewey may seize Iloilo and Cebu next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hong Kong
Amiret
Concord
Iloilo
Phillippine Islands
Asiatic
Boston
Dewey
Cebu
Manila
Philippines
Dewey Nominated and Confirmed as Rear Admiral
George Dewey, famed hero of Manila, is nominated by the President for rear admiral and his appointment was promptly confirmed by the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Dewey
Manila
Senate
Bridge News and Moral Training Reflections
Special correspondence reports local visits and movements at the bridge, including Miller Robinson and family, J. M. Wilson as guest of R. H. Willis, and various residents active around the Hive. The second item discusses Miles McMees’s paper on moral training, stressing teachers and parents guiding character, sympathy, stories, and virtue in schools for national betterment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Robinson
J. M. Wilson
R. H. Willis
Lloyd Smith
Sidney
Green River
Wyo
Misses Youngs
Poverty Flats
Misses Thompsons
Miller
Crawford Robison
Schermerhorn Canal
Fred Smith
Union Pacific Route Through Nebraska to Pacific Coast
Passes through Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Utah linking Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland and Puget Sound. Highlights quick time unequaled service magnificent equipment double drawing room Pullman Palace Sleepers Pullman Dining Cars Free Reclining Chair Cars Pullman Tourist Sleepers with time tables and fare details available from E R Breisch Sidney Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Denver
Cheyenne
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Puget Sound
Union Pacific
Pullman
E. R. Breisch
Sidney
Neb
Piles Treated by Buckeye-Based Ointment Sold at Scanlan's
Piles Curett combines the buckeye active principle with other remedies in Tableur's Pile Ointment. It claims to cure piles including blind, bleeding, and protruding types and to spare operations. Bottles cost 50 cents, special tubes 75 cents, mail order available through Scanlan's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Tableur
Scanlan’s Drug Store
Troops to Move at Once in Cuban Philippines Invasion Plan
Washington May 11. More than 60 000 of 128 000 volunteers have mustered in and are ordered to move to front. About 45 000 head for Tampa Mobile and New Orleans for Cuba invasion and Havana capture. 15 000 volunteers to San Francisco for Philippines conquest. No generals or known commanders yet and no clear brigade or division structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tampa
Mobile
New Orleans
Cuba
Havand
San Francisco
Phillippines
Antilles
Pacific
Missouri
Muses Meeting Called by Bronson Schoolhouse
The Cheyenne County Development Association invites all interested residents to meet at the Bronson schoolhouse on Tuesday the 24th at 2:00 p.m. Important county growth matters will be discussed. Julius Neubauer, Chairman. Edward McLernon, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County Development Association
Bronson
Julius Neubauer
EdWard McLernon
Sec'y
Meat Market Opening Notice in South Omaha
On Monday May 16 James McMullan announces the opening of a meat market offering a full line of fresh meat at reasonable prices. Farmers are requested to cull stock and he will pay the highest market price for what they have to offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
James McMullan
Opening Day Rates to Omaha for Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Opening Day discounts to Omaha via Union Pacific for the Trans-Mississippi Exposition on June 1 1898. For ticket limits and full information contact E R Brerson, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Union Pacific
E. R. Brerson
Memorial services announced for May 29
Memorial services will be held at the M. E. church on May 29. Members of the G A R and all old soldiers, the W A C, Daughters and Sons of Veterans, and the public are invited to attend. Williams Henry, Commander J W Nelson, Adjunct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
W.A.C
Wms. Henry
Com
J. W. Nelson
Adj
Reduced Rates to Grand Encampment District Wyoming
The Union Pacific will sell tickets at One Fare for the Round Trip plus 5.00 from all points in Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Utah to Rawlins Wyoming. Tickets on 1st and 3rd Tuesday in May June July August September October and November. Stage daily except Sunday each way between Rawlins and Grand Encampment. For information contact E R Breiech Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Utah
Rawlins
Wyo
Grand Encampment
E. R. Breiech
Union Pacific To Denver and AMA Meeting
Train line invites riders to attend the American Medical Association Meeting in June 1898 with low excursion round trips. Special Denver to Mountain Resorts and Salt Lake City trips arranged. sleeping car reservations and rates available through E R Breich, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
American Medical Association
Mountain Resorts
Arec
Salt Lake City
Points
E. R. Breich
Christian Endeavor Social at Mrs Me Lernos House
The Christian Endeavorers hosted a brilliant gathering last Tuesday evening at Mrs Me Lernos home. The crowded parlors showcased performances by Grace McIntosh Irene Sullivan Lena Kuhno Anna Studt Edna Grannonan and Luc y Jones Mattie Griffith Emilie Cunningham and Della Ragan with refreshments served at ten. The event credited to Mrs Jessen Miss Williams and Mrs McLernon for hospitality and energy and deemed a social and financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Jones
Mattie Griffith
Emilie Cunningham
Della Ragan
Jessen
Children’s Home Society Organized in Sidney
Rev. B E P Quivey of Omaha state superintendent organized a Local Advisory Board in Sidney to represent Cheyenne county. The afternoon meeting at the Lutheran church elected C D Essig president W J Maneely secretary and women trustees. Quivey spoke at the M B church outlining the society’s aim to provide custody training and education for children in care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. P. Quivey
Omaha
Nebraska Children’s Home Society
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Lutheran Church
Episcopal
Methodist and Baptist Church
C.D. Essig
W.J Maneely
O. D. Lyon
O. D. Lyon, Treasurer; Mrs. Oosterhoudt
Dawnon
Jensen
C. P. Davis
E. McLernon
Quivey
M. B
Je de
Silas
A. Holcomb
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Rapid Relief
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a universal cure for rheumatism neuralgia sprains and bruises claiming rapid results. It features a testimonial from C W Ford of Lyon Supply Co Fort Worth Texas and notes a 50 cent price at Scanlan's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
C. W. Ford
Lyon Supply Co
Fort Worth
Texas
Scanlan
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertisement Claim
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It cures piles or no pay required. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W F P Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WFP
Bassett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Admiral Sampson
Sidney Telegraph
Dewey Agaiu
Hridge
John Berline
Crawford
Miss Robison
Arthur Davis
Miss Squires
Miss Chapin
North Side
Mr. Keith
Benny Jenkins
Thomas Blackmore
A. D. Outfit
Bert Scout
R. A. Willis Bow
Henry Jenkins
Indian Creek
Willis
Pat Dunn
R. P.scott
Miles McMee
Wolfe
Society of Child Study
Sys Russel
Lfe
Chadbourne
Neimeyer
Bain
Richter
Anna Sewel
Mulock
Miss Ascot’s
Jim Andrews
Swett
Tuth
Nido
America
Pope
Muses
Union
Christian Endeavor Social
Children’s Home Society
Bucklen
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