23 Apr 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1898
Page
1
Report of a sea clash between Sampson's fleet and Havana forts circulated from St Louis on April 23. The battleship New York reportedly seized the Spanish naval vessel Alphonso XII with 1000 troops aboard, signaling war between the United States and Spain. Washington announced open hostilities and steps to mobilize volunteers and blockades.
The writer M S Goodknight describes a harrowing Dawson City arrival from the Klondike with storms on Lake Bennett and Labarge, rapids, and cold weather. He notes mining laws, government take, many have left for Circle City or the United States, and a big wage strike reducing work. He plans to depart for spring with ample provisions and criticizes Canadian governance.
A local ad promotes Whipple for Rich Hill Nut Lexington and other coal grades along with Scranton anthracite and seasoned wood in cord and stove lengths. The listing also offers feed sewer pipe vitrified building and fire brick with yard and office contact details.
Blanco proclaims island under martial law for treason crimes and disturbances. Washington plans formal declaration of war with Spain and steps to use full naval force, target the Philippines, Cuba cables, and seize a Cuban port as landing site. Miles outlines volunteer army officer counts: four major generals and nine brigadiers.
The President proclaims a blockade of Cuba's north coast including ports between Cardenas and Bahia Honda and Cienfuegos. Neutral ships at ports receive 30 days to depart. The announcement, dated April 22, 1898, cites congressional resolution and US military readiness. Also notes commercial notices from Sedalia liverymen and a local sale ad.
Timothy Smith was sent to jail for 10 days by Judge Truxel after a disturbance of the peace arrest. The item also references DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous pills.
Dr. H L Sutton received a letter from Albert Marshall in Sheep Camp Alaska claiming none of the sixteen eyewitness party were lost after the snowslide though their camp and gear were destroyed. The note adds local ads for lace curtains and dental services in Ohio Street and Ilgenfritz building.
Collections promptly at tended to. Credit reports furnished. Judgments notes and accounts for sale. An nouncement made of all suits filed and of judgments se cured.
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