14 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
1
The House approves a resolution authorizing U S intervention in Cuba as tensions flare. A chaotic scene ensues with name calling a near fistfight, sergeant at arms wields the mace, and laboring efforts to calm debate as Bailey opposes and Adams presents the measure.
An ad offers coal and wood plus construction supplies then shifts to a heated House floor scene. Books fly as Bartlett and Bramm clash over a resolution, Henderson appeals for unity, and a partisan chorus yell noes as tensions flare and tempers rise on the chamber floor.
Reports say Commodore Sedley’s Flying Squadron sails for 48 hours practice and possible Porto Rico interception while Key West crews await orders to Havana. Senate debate ends soon as naval plans unfold and potential landing of U S forces looms. Meanwhile a cold remedy advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a 25 cent price.
Fracas erupts in Congress as Bailey and Brumm clash while debating a resolution to authorize President McKinley to intervene in Cuba. The ensuing riot ends with a 322 to 19 vote in favor of the resolution, signaling a possible declaration of war against Spain. Senate action and preparations for war loom as hearings continue.
A large plate glass in Sedalia Carpet company building was crushed by strong wind yesterday afternoon. Plate glass in many other buildings was shuttered with signs awnings and chimneys wrecked. Thirty five years make a generation. Adolph Fisher of Zanesville Ohio suffered piles for decades and was cured by using three boxes of De Witts Witch Hazel Salve. Servant's Pharmacy 508 Ohio street.
An elderly man named Siler slipped on the opera house stairs last night and fell to the first landing. He was unhurt and helped to the first floor. Harrison and Stevens offer extra carriages for balls weddings operas and receptions. Call and get a tobacco odor free carriage tele phone 167.
The jury found Biff Worth guilty of attempted house breaking but split on sentence. Some members urged two years in the penitentiary while others asked for five to ten years. Judge Longan will fix the sentence tomorrow since court is not in session today.
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