08 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1898
Page
1
A May 7 dispatch reports President McKinley warning Spain to cede Cuba or face hostilities starting next Monday, with Congress adjourned and the message withheld to protect Americans in Cuba. Negotiations have ceased and war appears likely if Spain does not concede.
Advertisements promote coal and wood sales at Whipple in Rich Hill and Lexington with contact points in Ohio. A Cuba armistice note questions the benefit of suspending hostility. A report on Miss Francis of Yale’s visit details the Coates Opera House engagement and favorable critical reception in Kansas City.
A partisan account argues Congress faces pressure for armed intervention in Cuba while President McKinley delays to gain time for European diplomacy. Dispatches discuss Spain’s possible surrender, imperial stakes, and a looming war outcome, with references to Havana, Sagasta, Queen Regent, and potential armistice.
The Sedalia council paid tribute to Judge D C Metsker, acknowledging his eight years of service and city impact. the meeting also discussed remonstrances on paving projects, a $500 damage claim, and an ordinance raising police and fire salaries from 50 to 60 dollars monthly. A loan proposal and a cemetery account dispute were debated, with several resolutions adopted or referred.
Housekeeper position advertised for a small family. Requires references and American preferred. Address X Sentinel. Furniture listed includes bedroom parlor sets, good refrigerator wardrobe and carpet. Location at N E corner Prospect and Wilkerson.
The Sentinel notes the Model Clothing Company's special sale in a prominent back-page advertisement at the Boston Cafe. The feature draws reader attention to discounted apparel and seasonal offerings in a lasting sales push.
A special Good Friday service was held at the Calgary church forenoon at 10 o clock. The three hours service began at 12 and lasted until 3. Servant's Pharmacy advertises DeWitts Witch Hazel Save for quick healing and piles.
The feature of the evening is a story by Mrs H A Pratt titled Our Voyage to the Aerodrome. Commodious and clean spaces will be rented for concerts and entertainments. C F Waleh of the Boston Cafe makes the big cake for the cake walk at the opera house on April 19. The cake stands three feet high.
The Nehemgar club met last night in Supt. Buchanan’s office at the High School building. DeExTER'S BOOK STORE stocks a wide range of home use items and Easter candies at the Boston Cafe.
Sedalia Missouri announces prompt collection and credit reporting services. Judgments notes and accounts for sale and all suits filed and judgments secured are announced.
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