History and stories of Nebraska . national politics. Governor William A. Poynter.—In 1898 Wilham A. Poynter, Popu-list, of Boone County, was electedgovernor. The Trans-Mississippiexposition was held at Omaha dur-ing his term. It was the first greatexposition held in this region and it brought to Nebraskaexhibits and visitors from all parts of the world. Nebraska in the Spanish War.— In 1898 the UnitedStates went to war with Spain, in order to make Cuba sent three regiments to this war. The FirstNebraska sailed to the Philippine Islands and was gonemore than a year. Colonel Stotse
History and stories of Nebraska . national politics. Governor William A. Poynter.—In 1898 Wilham A. Poynter, Popu-list, of Boone County, was electedgovernor. The Trans-Mississippiexposition was held at Omaha dur-ing his term. It was the first greatexposition held in this region and it brought to Nebraskaexhibits and visitors from all parts of the world. Nebraska in the Spanish War.— In 1898 the UnitedStates went to war with Spain, in order to make Cuba sent three regiments to this war. The FirstNebraska sailed to the Philippine Islands and was gonemore than a year. Colonel Stotsenberg, its commander,was killed in battle. Many Nebraskans remained in thePhilippines or have since gone there to help maintain ourflag in those islands. The Second Nebraska regiment underCol. C. J. Bills, was sent to the great camp at Chattanooga,Tennessee, and became part of the army in reserve untilthe war ended. The Third Nebraska regiment underColonel William J. Bryan, was sent to Florida and afterwardcrossed to Gov. William A. Poynter.{From. Clements collection.) 282 A SHORT HISTORY OF NEBRASKA
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