09 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1898
Page
1
The piece frames the Maine explosion as the central issue driving U S policy toward Spain. It describes a looming congressional report and presidential message to Congress, potential Havana actions, and predicted naval maneuvers as war sentiment rises and Cuban suffering sharpens public resolve.
The scene in Congress on Monday centers on the president’s message as all follow-up acts rush in. The ar mistice offer from Spain is discounted and cannot delay the message. Cuba’s fate hinges on a possible joint intervention by the powers, with the cortes’s likely rebellion against such action. Washington remains ready for war as the only apparent solution.
Havana dispatch reports Gen. Lee and other American consulate staff will depart Havana on the naval tender Fern at 5 PM Saturday. The move refutes a Saturday morning rumor that the era had exploded in Havana harbor.
A county recorder deputy’s shaved mustache drew laughs during a Friday night church pageant titled the temple of fame. Historic figures including Benjamin Franklin, Barbara Friederick, Sappho, Robbie Burns, Columbus, Pocahontas, and Washingtons appeared in costumes, with scenes mocking rulers and founders.
The 36 hour outlook ends at 8 p m on April 10 with cooler fair weather. Saturday night and Sunday are forecast to be fair. Saturday morning low 48 and midday high 58 with an afternoon dip to 48.
Flames of unknown origin burned $500 of B. F. Chimes home at 835 Greer street Friday at midnight then damaged $50 of No. S87 property and took $100 of No.39 with a dessert, according to early reports.
Homeowner hints that the fastest way to rent a room is to send a ten word liner to THE SUN for three days. The service is advertised as free with no cost.
William Jennings Bryan plans Sunday at the McCabe farm near Williamsport. Dr Lucas at Sixth Christian Church will preach The Resurrection in the morning and Let There Be Light in the evening. Emma Pease, once linked to the Alonzo Rooker case, has died at her home on W Market Street. Funeral for Thomas Cannion of 726 Fayette Street will be at St Bridget's Church Sunday afternoon with burial at Holy Cross cemetery.
An old time advertisement touts a cure for a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee if no cure, with the claim that the genuine product bears the initials L B Q on every tablet.
Ladies only ad offers cure for stomach and bowel troubles with payment contingent on success. Service by Mary Cleveland Stone MD at 2931 Capitol Ave. Also promotes Best Harness for the Money from Strawmyer and Nilius at Monument Place.
Widespread Cuban crowds gather in Matanzas amid rumors of a naval strike and possible American involvement. Reports say forces led by Gomez and Garcia have united and expect to cooperate with an American army as artillery moves to the back country.
Reports from Washington and Key West describe heightened defense efforts as war looms with Spain. Navy and army departments accelerate ship readiness, fortifications, and munitions while troops mobilize and consulates flee, with Cuban and Floridian activity signaling imminent confrontation.
A long list of Easter music plans across churches. Ninth Presbyterian hosts sermons and songs with multiple soloists and choirs. St Paul's, University Place Baptist, St Joseph's announce special music and services with named performers. Local notices invite Easter attire and Easter-related ads.
Eyewitness John Fielding reports fighting 20 miles from Havana with Garcia and Gomez marching toward the city. Spaniards rush field artillery to deter a potential U S invasion as Americans are hissed and cursed. The steamer Utstein returned from Matanzas with relief cargo amid hostile reception for Kansas City delegates.
Acetylene gas promoted as safer than coal oil and easier than one lamp for country houses and stores. Advertisement cites C. H. Walcott at 142 N. Pennsylvania St and mentions funeral carriages priced at $2 during 1898 by KF Bird Transfer Co.
This week's Indiana Woman issue is a special Easter number with many handsome illustrations in black and green. The cover is in color and white. Chief article highlights the daughters of the American revelation living at Lawrence Purge, the May music festival and Bloommeton literary clubs, all fully illustrated.
Mrs. John Moore, 40, was found dead in bed at Dirk DeRuiter’s residence on North Meridian Street. Skull crushed by a blunt blow and the husband is missing, with suspicions centered on him. The boy Harry, 16, reported the 1:30 Friday sighting. Coroner Brayton and Chief Colbert investigated.
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