Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

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( THE MILESTONE. the longest period of Senatorial service on record, and prior to entering the Senate he had served twelve years in the House. His record was absolutely spotless. On January i, the final evacuation of Cuba by the Spanish soldiers occurred at noon, and the stars and stripes were raised over the Palace, Morro Castle, Cabanas, and other public places, and the government transferred to the United States. Impressive and touching ceremonies took place iu the throne room of the Palace between retiring General Castellanos and the American and Cuban Generals, attended by their respective staffs and soldiers. Major General Brooks was placed in command. February 4. The Filipinos attacked the Americans in a line extending from Calvocan to Santa Mesa, killing and wounding over 250 men, several of whom were from Nebraska. The Filipino loss was several thousand. Several engagements, more or less severe, have occurred since. As we close this record, the Filipino insurgents have not yet been fully subdued. February 6. The Spanish-American Peace Treaty was passed in the Senate by a majority of three over the two-thirds vote required. February 16. M. Felix Faure, President of France, died at 10 P. M., after three hours illness. Appoplexy was the cause. M. Kmilie Loub-?t was elected two days later to succeed him. March 17. The Queen Regent of Spain signed the Peace Treaty. The war with Spain officially ended April 11. Ratifications were formally exchanged at Washington, and the President issued a proclamation announcing the conclusion of peace. As war was declared April 21, 1898, this makes its official length ten days less than a year.

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Current Topics. In the school room during the last year, many little incidents, amusing, entertaining, perplexing, embarrassing, occurred, which we Seniors shall always remember and recall with a great deal ot pleasure. And outside the school room, mighty events have shaped themselves, and have been met and managed for the better or worse of mankind. A very few of these memorable events of international importance, which occurred during our Senior year, we herewith present: The Trans-Mississippi Exposition at Omaha closed October 31. It had been open every day since June 1, and was visited by over two million persons. The splendid resources of the great Mississippi Basin and the West were better presented than ever before. The Fair was a success financially, and every other way. The Peace Treaty between Spain and the United States was signed by the five American, and five Spanish, Commissioners in Paris, December 10. These Commissioners were appointed by their respective governments in accordance with the provisions of the peace protocol which the two governments had agreed upon August 12. General Calixio Garcia, one of the bravest of the Cubans, died in Washington, D. C., December 12. Senator Justin Smith Morril, of Vermont, died at Washington, December 28. in his 89th year. He had served continuously in the Senate for over thirty-two years,

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High School Calendar. Sept. 5, 1898. School opens. We view the new Principal and the bashful (?) Freshmen. “ 7 4 4 Seniors have their first class meeting and elect officers. “ 12, ii Soldiers of Co. L come home. “ 28, 4 4 Freshmen have a hay rack ride. Oct. io, t 4 Seats changed the first time. “ 14, 4 4 Seniors publish the “High School Bieeze.” “ 21, 4 4 Norfolk Public School’s excursion to the Trans-Mississippi Exposition. “ 24, 44 Dr. Taylor of Yankton visits school and examines the eyes of the High School pupils. Nov. i, 44 High School attended the funeral of Mrs. Salter, President of the Alumni Association. “ 4, 44 Seats changed again. “ 16, 44 Astronomy class met at the home of Agnes Thompson to study the stars. “ 18, 4 4 Senior class decided to publish a Milestone. “ 21, 44 Athletic Association organized. President, G. H. Whaley. Vice President, Guy Alexander. Secretary, Otlio Johnson. Treasurer, Norris Huse. “ 24, 44 Thanksgiving holiday.