02 May 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1898
Page
1
A major clash at sea in the Philippine Islands on Sunday sees the Spanish fleet destroyed by American forces led by Admiral Dewey and Admiral Montijo reports. The engagement marks a decisive American victory with heavy Spanish losses and strategic impact in the region.
A dramatic Manila battle dispatch reaches St Louis describing heavy shelling over the doomed city. Informed by Madrid, the message confirms an American victory as Commodore Dewey commands the fleet against Spain and Manila inhabitants flee amid cheering reports.
London reports the Spanish fleet defeated by Commodore Dewey off the Philippines. Ships Don Juan de Austria and Reina Christina destroyed. Charles Reina Christina’s commander killed. Madrid acknowledges losses and vows crackdown. Dewey’s background and early career noted. U.S. declares him next commander in chief of the Asiatic squadron. Harrison Stevens advertises clean carriage rentals for Sedalia events.
An old advertisement lists coal grades from Whipple and other sources, Scranton anthracite, seasoned wood, feed, sewer pipe, vitrified building and fire brick, with contact details and yard and downtown office locations. The ad mentions a later date hinting at a news brief about joy in Washington over Admiral Dewey's victory in Manila.
The Rev J S Myers of First Christian church preached a religious view of the present war last night. He condemned Spanish savagery in Cuba, urged U S intervention, and recalled Beecher’s Cuba sermon. He contrasted it with the Armenian affair and praised Spain as 150 years behind the age. A grand crowd heard him, and grapevines were planted in commemorative honor.
Local news recalls the seventy year milestone of Mr William Allcorn known as Uncle Billy, a quiet farmer near town. Family and friends organized a surprise birthday with relatives from three to four generations gathering for dinner and a celebratory repast.
Lewis Lee son of G R Lee a prominent farmer was arrested by Jim Card and Dave Walker for forging his father's name on a $5 Citizens' National bank check and passing it to W B Taylor at the Commercial hotel. He was arraigned in Judge Burr's court with examination set for next Sunday and bond fixed at $500.
General Fred W. Averill of Kansas City is in town today to organize the Supreme Court of Honor lodge tonight with forty charter members expected.
Two strangers appeared before Police Judge Burress this morning and were fined five dollars each for intoxication.
City council convenes tonight to attempt another selection of police officers. The item appears among routine agenda items as officials seek to finalize the police board appointments.
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