Insurgents Press for Delay as US Debates Cuba Action
Washington reports Cuba’s insurgent government asks the United States to avoid force. Spain rejects US independence demand, while Congress weighs a forceful intervention. President McKinley ponders a message to Congress as Cuban leaders seek patience, and fleet actions loom near Key West with ships stripping for combat.
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United States
Cuba
Movement For Independence
Spain
Congress
Warships in Gulf squadron face deadly cyclone threat
Key West Florida April 2 reports a cyclone forming in the gulf and threatening warships in the gulf squadron as crews brace for possible disaster from the approaching storm.
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Key West, Fla
Gulf Squad
Government bids to bar torpedo boats with searchlight mirrors
The arrival of the Spanish torpe do flotilla triggers a government drive to stockpile searchlight mirrors from global markets. Mirrors are seen as the key defense to torpedo craft by making night into day. Edison General Electric acts as the government's agent in securing unused lights.
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Cuban
Iowa
New York
Offici.ly
Spain Answers About Cuban Independence Refers Maine Case
The note from Spain to the United States on Cuban independence proposes referring the Maine incident to arbitration. The exchange occurred in Washington D C on April 2 and concerns a pending dispute over Cuba.
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Washington, D C
Spain
Cheap Fuel Offers Coal and Supplies in Downtown
A local ad promotes affordable coal including Whipple, Rich Hill and Nat grades, plus Lexington and other soft coals. It also lists Scranton anthracite, seasoned wood, feed, sewer pipe, building bricks, and fire brick. Yard and office addresses are provided with a phone number.
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Rich Hill
Nat
Lexington
Scranton
Third St
Ohio
Deadly street duel in Waco targets Brann and Davis
A 6 pm sidewalk shooting on South Fourth Street in Waco Texas left editor W C Brann and real estate dealer Tom Davis gravely wounded. Brann was shot in the back and lung with Ward struck in the hand as Davis fired first then was fatally struck. Ward recalls attempting to seize the weapon. Brann reportedly died at 3 am, while Davis made an ante mortem statement denying Brann’s insults. The encounter stems from past conflicts between Brann and Baylor University and sparked widespread town unrest.
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South Fourth Street
Waco
Texas
W.C Brann
Brann
Iconoclast
Tom Davis
W. H. Ward
Davis
Ward
Krann
Baylor Univesity
W.H. Ward
Measles Sideline Wedding Ends in Collapse at Church
In Sturgeon Missouri Andrew Bagby traveled from near Mount Airy to wed Eva Young. She, ill with measles, stood for the ceremony aided by friends then broke down upon its completion and was carried back to her room.
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Sturgeon
Boone County
Andrew Bagby
Mount Airy
Eva Young
Mr. Bagby
Charles Fullington
Shore Acres at Opera House Tonight Draws Best Ever
Shore Acres, hailed as the best New England play, will headline the Fulton Market Bar event tonight at nine. Bock beer on tap rounds out the evening as Peter Pehl hosts the program.
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New England
Key West
Peter Pehl
Fulton Market
Shore Acres
Opera House
Black Cat Hosiery Featured at Boston Store Sale
Hosiery from 10¢ to 25¢ a pair for women men girls and boys is advertised at the Boston Store on Ohio Street. The ad also notes tonight’s theater offering the play Shore Acres at the opera house as the main attraction.
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Boston
Ohio Street
Sioux Leaders Offer Sioux Guard for South Dakota Militia
Six hundred Sioux Indians from Pine Ridge Agency pledge service to Governor Lee to reinforce the state militia and express willingness to fight Spain. They recall their role with Sitting Bull at the Custer massacre. Harrison Stevens of Sedalia offers extra carriages for social events and asks callers to obtain a carriage clear of tobacco odor, via phone 167.
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Pine Ridge Agency
Lee
South Dakota
Spain
Sitting Bull
General Custer
Seventh Cavalry
Harrison & Stevens
Sedalia
Wallace Case Postponed Again in Burr Court
A large crowd gathered as the Wallace case was called for trial but the hearing was postponed until the 9th inst due to unprepared defense.
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W. H. Wallace
Burr
DeWitt's Little Early Risers The famous tittle pills
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as famous tittle pills claiming to ease stomach issues and promote regularity for adults and children. The ad emphasizes quick relief and gentle action with a trusted brand name.
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DeWitt
Collections Promptly Attended To Credit Reports Furnished
Judgments notes and accounts for sale announced. All suits filed and judgments secured listed.
Grain O Coffee Substitute Ad
Grain O offers a grain based drink to replace coffee priced at 15¢ to 25¢ per package. The text claims it is safe for children and adults, easy on the stomach, and has a mocha like color. Sold by grocers nationwide.
James A. Herne Comedy Drama At Opera House Tonight
CAPITAL TEA CO. presents James A. Herne’s ideal comedy drama of American home life as the attraction at the opera house tonight. A big granite dish pan with $1.00 coffee Saturday offers special festival value elsewhere in town.
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Capital Tea CO
James A. Herne
Opera House
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Savas
Washington
Madrid
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Tion
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Christina
Washington, D. C
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Ron
Cincinnati
Marblehead
Raueu D, Paine
The
United
Edison General Electrical Company
Chas. E. Wesit’s
Whipple Coal Co
Kansas City Journal
Ott’s Drug Store
W. C. Yost
Sedalia Cycle CO
Ohio ST
Sedalia, MO
Farley Bros
S. Ohio ST
Columbia
Alamo Bldg
ROYA
Reynolds & Reynolds
P. Hoffman
Spot Cash Store
West Main Street
A. B. Dempsey
West Second ST
Lemp
B. G. Gassidy
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