11 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1898
Page
1
Gen Milton Moore comments on Missouri militia mobilization if war is declared and the Sedalia Rifles would join the government troops. Secretary John Sherman dismisses rumors of an armistice with Spain and notes the rainy season would hinder Cuban landings, affecting insurgent and U.S. positioning.
A local advertisement promotes cheap coal options including Whipple for Rich Hill Nut and other soft coals, plus Scranton anthracite and seasoned wood. It also lists feed, sewer pipe, vitrified brick, and yard and office addresses with a phone number. The column also notes political updates on Spain Cuba, and a brief Police Court item followed by a sale listing for furniture at Prospect and Wilkerson.
The discussion covers Missouri regiments in a future call and how many would be required, based on commander seniority. General Moore predicts no extra legislative session, and a two-party armistice dynamic is noted. The latest war news suggests war with Spain could begin within hours with Congress to receive the President’s message.
The Seventh Congressional district Democratic committee met at Hotel Huckins Sedalia naming May 11 1898 for the convention to nominate a candidate for Congress. Delegates are allocated by Bryan vote with Benton 6 Boone 17 Greene 21 Hickory 3 Howard 11 Pettis 14 Polk 9 and Saline 14 as totals.
Credit reports furnished. Judgments notes and accounts for sale. An announcement made of all suits filed and of judgments secured. Collections promptly attended to at Room 8 Alamo Building Sedalia Missouri.
Sedalia liverymen Harrison and Stevens offer extra carriages for balls parties weddings and operas. Call to rent a carriage free of tobacco odor Tele phone 167.
Morning report notes Summers was jailed to serve out an outstanding fine for intoxication.
Prices drop on white blanks bed room papers and Dresden stripes. New shades in antique and modern tapestries, Persian and French designs for parlors hal’s dining rooms offered at 25 to 50 cents instead of 75 cents at G. E. Dugan, 116 East Fifth Street.
Reading notes describe DeWitt's Little Early Risers as famous tittle pills offered for relief. The item is presented as a traditional remedy with emphasis on small dose and morning use.
Attorneys Sangree and Lamm for Wallace faced State advocate Wm. D. Steele as Judge Burr declared the witnesses’ testimony conclusive. The court ordered a 100 day jail sentence and a $100 fine, with defense appealing the decision to the criminal court.
Thomas Prentice was elected marshal last Tuesday and assumed the office this morning, succeeding Louis Kahrs who has served four years.
In criminal court Fred Bush and Clifton Perry charged with arson had cases continued to the next term. Bush posted 1000 dollars bond while Perry remained jailed. City against Bart Jackson for disturbing the peace was dismissed. Dan Gallivan charged with felonious assault had case continued generally and posted 500 dollars bond.
Louis Beck reports that several young men from Beaman and Green Ridge have signified their intention to enlist in the Missouri militia if war with Spain breaks out.
Mrs. Captain H Hubbard of Milford Del says Brazilian Balm saved her boy from croup. She reports he slept after a few doses and was fine by morning. Product offered at Servants pharmacy.
The day brings potential hours to declare war with Spain as events unfold. The President will send his message to Congress at noon and a postscript notes that insurgents accepting armistice will face serious government consideration. Gomez writes McKinley that John Stark & Son in Sedalia stock artistic pianos and will reject armistice, pushing war with bargain sale pianos.
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