12 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1898
Page
1
The president’s message to Congress denounces Spanish brutality in Cuba since 1895, urges neutral intervention to end the conflict, and seeks authority to use U S forces to govern Cuba. It highlights the Maine disaster as a trigger for possible war and predicts swift congressional action.
General Superintendent L. D. Hopkins and Division Superintendent L. L. Keller passed through for an inspection tour en route to Webb City. Hopkins denied any truth to rumors that the government had ordered the Missouri Pacific.
Members of both Foreign Relations committees meet to push resolutions authorizing the President to intervene in Cuba to end the war and drive Spain from the island. General Lee may testify before the Senate committee as resolutions are expected to be reported Wednesday. Troop movements also appear on the horizon for multiple towns. DeWitts Little Early Risers advertised for constipation and illness relief at Servant's Pharmacy.
Early yesterday a burglar tried to break into Major Becks house but was stopped by Officer Love who happened to be nearby. The burglar fired several shots at the officer but was unharmed and fled. Adolph Fisher of Zanesville Ohio endured piles for thirty five years before being cured by three boxes of De Witts Witch Hazel Salve sold at Servants Pharmacy 508 Ohio street.
A local ad promotes cheap coal and rich hill Nut and Lexington Whipple grades along with Scranton anthracite and seasoned wood in cord and stove lengths. It also offers feeds, sewer pipe, vitrified building and fire brick with yard and office contact details.
City council votes to advertise bids for park bonds worth 21500 celebrates new Eveline avenue on the west edge of town. Ordinances pass on hard walks Grand avenue and cemetery deed procedures amid a church fire damage estimate and rebuild plans.
At Gallatin in Daviess county circuit court Judge BK Broaddus urges the grand jury to investigate the death of Gus Leftwich. He says it may have been poisoned and instructs the prosecutor to present all evidence and pursue indictment if doubtless proof exists. The Sedalia Sentinel notes the call to examine this case.
Aged colored man Bevellia Baker died yesterday afternoon at his home on the north end of Moniteau street. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Association of Missouri announces sale of judgments notes and accounts with credit reports furnished. All suits filed and judgments secured announced. collection actions prompt attention. Room 8 Alamo Building Sedalia.
The weekly lecture at the First Christian church will be given by Pastor Rev J B Myers in the evening at 8 o clock. He announced the use of Ram's Horn cartoons with 23 600 candle power incandescent light to illuminate the lectures. These illustrated talks draw large crowds with the church consistently filled.
A warrant issued by Justice Truxel for the arrest of George Bond charges him with stealing a revolver from C. V. Witcher. Sentinel subscribers are informed of the arrest warrant and case details.
Easter services conducted by Rev. Dr. W. Henry Watts at Calvary Episcopal church in Columbia were broken off due to unspecified issues. Key details about date or cause are unclear in the readable text.
The Kansas City Presbytery begins at Broadway Presbyterian Church tonight at 7 30 with about fifty ministers and laymen attending. Rev H G Jenkins of Second Presbyterian will preach And the Rock Spoke Unto Me followed by moderator election. sessions continue tomorrow and Thursday with adjournment planned.
White blanks heavy quality now 5c and 8c bed room papers priced at 8c and 15c. Dresden stripes in blue yellow green pink 15c. New antique and modern tapestries Persian and French designs for parlors Hal's dining rooms usually 75c to 75c 50e. Store at 116 East Fifth Street offers 25 to 50e.
Charles Ford charged with assaulting Thomas Murphy will appear for a hearing in Justice Truxel's court next Saturday.
The farmer, the mechanic and the bicycle rider are liable to unexpected cuts and bruises. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Save is promoted as the best on hand to heal quickly and as a known cure for piles. Servant's
White seating sections in the parquet and dress circle are reserved for white people at the cake walk to be held in Wood's opera house next Tuesday night.
The large smokestack recently arrived for the Wm. J. Lemp cold storage plant and beer depot is being set in position today.
An old advertisement promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as famous small pills. The copy touts quick relief and energizing effects for morning use.
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