22 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
1
Special to the Evening Sentinel from St. Louis reports Admiral Sampson's fleet chasing Spanish ships and the Buenaventure captured by Nashville. It notes a U S demand to Spain to relinquish Cuba control and threatens further action if no reply by April 23. Also discusses potential Spanish maneuvers, manpower needs, and Havana's defense preparations.
A Washington dispatch reports Senor Polo y Bernabe left Spain's affairs to the French ambassador and an Austrian minister, a move the administration rejects. The U S government will recognize either France or Austria Hungary as Spain's agent but not joint representation. France likely to be Spain's representative in Washington. DeWitt's Little Early Risers referenced.
August Selken, postmaster at Smith ton, received word that his brother John Selken’s remains have reached Seattle and will be shipped home. It is believed John died in the Chilkoot landslide during a February trip with Mr Williams, uncle of Sheriff Williams. Mr Williams’ fate is unknown. The body is due to arrive Monday.
The fleet proceeds toward Havana and is due to reach the port at noon today. The flying squadron stands ready to commence operations.
The Gracia, a Spanish vessel carrying supplies, is reportedly captured by Admiral Sampson's squadron as of April 22 in St. Louis dispatches. Further details and confirmation awaited from naval authorities in the wake of the action.
St Louis report dated April 22 notes a brief activity. details are sparse and fragments read as a wire service style dispatch from a local edition. No names, places, or events are clearly readable beyond the city and date.
The event in Key West will proceed only if the government approves or provides the necessary authority. No further details on timing or participants are given.
Report from Key West at 11 30 A m says Spain's Alfonso XIII was sunk by the flying squadron. No details given on the victory. Madrid dispatch notes a joint U S resolution approved relates to pacification of Cuba and directs immediate communication to Spain.
John Harmon of Gunnison Colorado, once separated from his wife and seven children in Morgan County, Arkansas, returns briefly to Smithton area. He built a mining fortune after 15 years away and recently accepted a $16 000 offer on his mining property. His former wife lives near Florence a daughter at Clarksburg and a son accompanies him in Colorado.
Advertises trimmed hats shapes sailors flowers baby caps in latest styles at one third to one half price. Also mentions watch and jewelry repair guaranteed at Murphey's 105 East Second.
Collections promptly attended to. Credit reports furnished. Judgments notes and accounts for sale. Announcement made of all suits filed and of judgments secured.
Last night, ten men were inducted into Company D, Second Regiment, N. G. M. B S Jackson J F Ashbrook T R Norton C E Markel H Dadding J E Roach J B Wells W Wells J A White H M Smith listed among the new recruits. Also ads promote painless tooth extraction with D Smith Igenfritz building and Harrison Stevens livery services offering carriages for social events.
A Rush Springs dispatch reports rumors of an Apache uprising near Fort Sill and feuding tribes, prompting a cavalry troop to return from its route to New Orleans. The warning raises concerns of broader trouble in Indian Territory.
The Sedalia Royal Arch Chapter No. 18 will meet in special reconvocation Thursday evening April 22 1898 at 7 30 for work Visiting companions are fraternally invited to attend Attest By order of J H Mara J W MALLERY Secretary H P
New York April 22 William Astor chapter plans a raised regiment with himself as first on the roster enrollment started yesterday and two hundred volunteers expect completion within a week Chanler foresees a full unit soon. Also notes One Minute Cough Cure restoring grip sufferers at Servant's Pharmacy.
Carthage Missouri April 22 Emil Dorn chief musician of the Second Regiment reports that the band and corps have not signed up for front line service. The message asks whether the Second Regiment band and trust peters volunteer will go and how in case they do.
A Rochester New York April freight wreck on the New York Central line at Fairport killed three men and badly injured another. The deceased are John Hare conductor Edward Jones brakeman and Frank Dowd fireman all Syracuse residents. Adolph Fisheee of Zanesville Ohio suffered health issues. Lena Hooker died at her home 129 East Chestnut Street from stomach cancer with a funeral at Sacred Heart church Sunday conducted by Rev Neiberg.
Stephen Olmsted of this city received a letter from Gagner Fitzhugh Lee inviting him to join the Cuba invasion. Olmsted had fought with General Lee in the late war and now looks to march again with the famed commander. Maggie Miller was fined and costs in Judge Farnham's court for assault and battery. Nellie Hall’s case was dismissed. Gertie Adams was convicted of lewd conduct and sent to jail for five days.
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