04 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1898
Page
1
A wary mood grips Washington as McKinley weighs a message to Congress. France and England push Madrid for Cuba independence amid a buildup of troops along Atlantic and Gulf coasts. General Miles backs 25000 well equipped troops. Alger advisers push for 100000 taking ships from New Orleans and Tampa to Cuba.
Robert Ramsey appeals to Sedalia voters as he campaigns for marshal promising to perform duties to the best of his ability if elected. He says he visited many voters since March 16 and asks for votes and support from those not yet met.
The article reports looming intervention for Cuba crisis with a Senate Foreign Relations committee set to report, a House committee meeting, and possible action next Tuesday or Wednesday. It notes Spain preparing for war from Madrid and cordons of troops and transport readiness in the United States. Governor Lon V. Stephens criticizes Cleveland and predicts possible rapid Missouri troop mobilization if war breaks out.
The ad promotes cheap coal including Whipple for Rich Hill Nut Lexington and other soft coal grades, plus Scranton anthracite and seasoned wood. It also lists feed, sewer pipe, vitrified building and fire brick. Yard locations at 813 to 819 E Third Street and Downtown office at 225 Ohio. phone 43.
United States stands united with President and Congress as Britain offers friendly assurances. Sir Julian Pauncefote informed Secretary Day that Britain will welcome mediation by another power if the US seeks it, expressing a desire for America to preferentially consider such aid. DeWitts Little Early Risers advertised for relief. Kruisers restaurant seeks experienced dining room girls. The Sedalia Evening Sentinel 25e per month.
A. KLONDIKE LETTER From Sheep Camp reports business dullness while W H Harrah and John Frey reach Sheep Camp Alaska. The writer shares daily life details, plans for travel to Big Salmon River, and letters home urging discipline, study, and readiness for military service if called.
Burglars broke into Whitfield Hardware in Warrensburg Saturday night and stole hundreds of dollars in cutlery and pistols. J A Hamericks grocery was robbed but little was taken. Sedalia bloodhounds traced a scent Sunday. rain hindered the trail though a 20 hour-old path led northeast and back to the city. Sheriff and citizens pursue suspects with several under surveillance and arrests expected this afternoon.
Missouri Seventh district Democrats are summoned to Sicher's hotel on Monday April 11 at 12 o'clock to decide date and location of a nominating convention and address other convention business. J. O. Winn serves as Chairman and R. B. Beck as Secretary.
George Harger and Ben Jackson were each sentenced to 20 days in jail for vagrancy this morning. Harrison and Stevens, Sedalia’s leading liverymen, offer extra carriages for balls parties weddings operas receptions. Call telephone 167 for a tobacco odor free carriage.
The Collecting and Credit Reporting Association of Missouri announces promptly tended collections and furnishing of credit reports. It lists judgments notes and accounts for sale and notes suits filed and judgments secured in Sedalia Missouri with office at Room 8 Alamo Building.
Criminal court opened at 9 o clock with Judge Longan directing the grand jury. Members listed include James Hay W F Tuttle Peter Kahrs J P Hook W O Powell Geo Dump W Harris J S Hughes W T Morris W S Hatton Frank McGinley and Clem Honkamp. Indictments may be returned this afternoon.
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers touted as famous pills for prompt relief and improved mornings. The product description emphasizes quick action and reliable daily use for energy and digestive ease.
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