21 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
1
Madrid reports Woodford departs for the South of France after the ultimatum row. The London Daily Mail correspondent notes Spain will end official ties. the British Legation now guards American Embassy archives. Austria signals possible help to Spain amid Don Carlos concerns.
The Spanish minister and nine staff depart Washington after an ultimatum from Congress. The Spanish legation transfers to Austria for protection of interests with French aid. Pending passports prompt swift cables to Madrid and urgent packing of official and personal effects.
The President contemplates war if Spain does not accept the ultimatum issued by Congress. Woodford to present terms to Madrid, with blockades to begin soon if no reply. Naval vessels mobilize for preliminary operations against Cuban and Porto Rican ports, while the army concentrates in the South for invasion.
The House passed a provisional army bill without a division after two key amendments. One removes the power to appoint regime officers from the President and places it with state governors. the other allows the President to call out volunteers once the Senate acts. The President will appoint all volunteer field officers. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee is slated as Brigade General of volunteers with command over troops in the two Virginias.
A Boston Store at 506 Ohio Street invites customers to a few days opening with trimmed hats shapes sailors flowers and baby caps at one third to one half off. Murphey's at 105 Hast Second offers watch and jewelry repair with guaranteed service.
The district convention of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society meets at Epworth M E Church on Friday April 22 with Miss Frane Baker of Wisconsin as speaker. Activities include devotionals, papers, committees, branch reports, maps, giving, recitations, and an evening address by Baker. A call to attend is issued. The article also profiles Captain J Higginson of the Massachusetts as a formidable naval commander with a noted battle image.
Room 8 Alamo Building Sedalia Missouri. Collections promptly attended to. Credit reports furnished. Judgments notes and accounts for sale. Announcement made of all suits filed and of judgments secured.
Reverend Buchanan will address Sedalia residents at East Sedalia Baptist Church Friday evening. The topic is Men Wanted and the lecture is billed as highly interesting. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if not cured. 25e. The genuine bears L RQ on each tablet.
An editorial note states eye tests are free at Dickmans. It also warns that obituary notices longer than ten lines contributed to the Sentinel will be billed at half rates. Listings promote Murphey at 105 East Second next to Dexter's for wedding and engagement rings.
William N. Cormany of Sedalia and Miss Ora Belle Groff of Fort Scott Kans were married in Fort Scott Tuesday evening. After a visit to St. Louis the couple will return to Sedalia to reside.
A short ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the famous small pills for morning relief and regularity, pitched to readers seeking a quick tonic.
O Wilcox, a Fort Leavenworth soldier, fell while boarding a train in Sedalia after bidding his parents goodbye. He sustained a fracture to the right leg and was cared for by accompanying surgeons. Sedalia liverymen Harrison and Stevens offer carriages for events, calling at 167.
The article notes the Massachusetts and Brooklyn guns capable of delivering massive projectiles at sea. It describes the Maine incident fueling sailors and officers with intense personal enmity toward Spain, promising a determined, action driven American Navy.
The World profiles Commodore Winfield Scott Schley as a daring yet capable leader of the Flying Squadron. It notes his optimism, close-quarters tactics, and belief that the squadron will force a quick victory over Spain within 30 days, with Schley eager for action and a long career ahead.
A grocery claim extols Grain-O as a safe coffee substitute made from pure grains. It promises the same rich brown color and good taste, suitable for children and adults, at one fourth the price of coffee. Packages sell for 15¢ and 25¢ in grocer shops.
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