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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1898
Page
1
The Investigating Committee examines witnesses in New York as it weighs peace terms amid tense talks. Officials pursue factual findings to set terms and potential obligations for involved parties.
The wartime inquiry heard Dr. Greenleaf call Camp Montauk ideal for a small force with water and malaria issues noted. Private Goss described overcrowded transports and rough conditions. Henry and his son detailed furlough delays and hospital under care. Mrs. Manson claimed soldiers suffered ill treatment at Camp Wikoff.
The British ship Atalanta was wrecked off Alsea bay sixteen miles south of Yaquina bay while en route from Tacoma to South Africa with wheat. Of her 27 crew, 24 are reported drowned, with three survivors. The vessel broke in two amidships as masts were blown away and decks swept clean in the high speed wreck.
Paris November 19 US peace commissioners press to finalize terms for the cession of the Philippines awaiting Spain. The American group keeps intents private but signals a near presentation of precisely terms acceptable to them for consideration by the Spanish commission.
Present at today’s meeting a split plea will urge Spanish commissioners to respond to the American proposition to cede the Philippines. It calls for a final and responsive answer by Monday or Tuesday.
Admiral Dewey informs the navy department he has contracted with a Hong Kong wrecking firm to raise three Spanish warships sunk at Manila in May. The plan costs 500000 and aims to convert gunboats Isla de Cuba Isla de Luzon and Don Juan de Austria for US protection in the Philippines. A Spokane dispatch notes a high-grade ore strike near Snowshoe Pass on the Warren trail 20 miles south of Florence Idaho.
A ship struck by heavy troughs and breakers lost masts and rigging as timbers split. Survivors on deck launched a lifeboat but a following wave tore it loose. The boat filled with water. most aboard perished, two survivors aided a third before washing ashore.
Washington reports the Hawaii commission favors a liberal territorial government with a representative in the house who can speak but not vote. Some members also think Hawaii should gain a senate representation, likely without voting rights, signaling an advance beyond current organized territory status but not statehood.
Paris reports in La Patrie that the Lord Chamberlain came back from the United States carrying a draft treaty concealed in his pockets. The claim highlights tensions over negotiating terms and potential diplomatic sensitivities between the two nations.
Jacob Samuels of Columbia Missouri received a five year prison term after pleading guilty to forging a two dollar and fifty cent check. The case was prosecuted by local authorities and highlighted a small amount with a serious crime.
Dispatches outline a US plan to avoid guaranteeing Spain’s bonds while weighing World War era costs against Spain’s potential gains in the Philippines. The commission may push for cession of the Philippines or dissolve if no agreement is reached. a ciphered cable sparked rumors about its contents.
The vein extends about 6000 feet with a width of 50 to 90 feet and contains abundant free gold ore.
John J. Strohm of the Union hotel was arrested in St. Joseph on a charge of passing counterfeit silver coins. The coins are in 25 and 50 cent denominations and are described as difficult to detect.
The Chicago Post reports a syndicate tied to the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railway has secured an option on the Chicago and Alton railroad and received cash subscriptions triple the needed amount. The deal will be independent of the KC PG Gulf company and aims to give the Gulf route a direct line from the Gulf to Chicago.
A local passenger train collided with a gang of 20 track workers on the Pennsylvania line over the Hackensack near Jersey City. Eleven men were killed and six injured. Engineer John Van Ostrand, driving from Milltown to Jersey City, did not see the workers until the crash in fog slowed his progress.
Report from the inquiry outlines troubling conditions in parts of the Philippine Islands with claims of mis management and unrest. Officials note tensions and governance challenges amid evolving political dynamics.
A cable from Admiral Dewey recounts Charleston and Concord reaching Iloilo from Manila with news insurgents control Pand y with Coilo in Spanish hands, Negros seeking independence while Americans consider protection. The move stalls operations under war rules, affecting Iloilo and Paris conference dynamics.
Bradstreet's notes several price gains and few declines this week with strong pig iron markets. Bank clearings reach highs and export trade improves, led by October exports surpassing previous years except for last December. Cereals rise due to foreign demand, wool sales stay solid, and US business failures total 229 this week.
Chillicothe Missouri records a water famine as the pumping station supplying the city is destroyed by fire. The town loses fire protection and the electric light company must haul water to feed its boilers until the water works can be rebuilt with new engines and boilers.
Joplin Missouri November 19 Mrs J G Nordecai a 60 year old widow and former soldier’s wife arrived to draw her government pension and sought aid at a local office.
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip departed for Puerto Rico to examine the island's financial conditions, revenue potential, and expenditure needs as sovereignty shifts. The piece notes currency issues arising from the change in sovereignty.
Havana reports outrage in Cuba as Baptist minister John T. Veny plans to ship 30 black families to Santiago for a large colony, provoking white and black Cuban opposition and fears of race war. Washington notes Hawaii imports in 1897 show US share at 76.94 percent with Britain and others split. Miss L E Hines of Pottawatomie Indian agency named clerk at $720 yearly.
Washington reports Commissioner Evans notified Secretary Alger that Jesse T. Gates of the Second United States Artillery who lost part of his upper lip in the West Indian campaign has been awarded the first pension for Spanish war service. Gates will get 17 dollars a month and a private pension bill may be introduced in Congress to raise the amount. Claims for Spanish and naval war service are rising, with 1,947 on file for war service and 178 for naval service, not including the Maine battleship views.
Havana reports a surge of Americans arriving with no funds seeking work. Many beg on streets as there is little incentive for outsiders to find employment, with nine tenths facing begging as their likely fate.
Baltimore Maryland November 19 the board of public works decided to sell all Maryland’s interest in the Chesapeake and Ohio canal The state has spent about 25 000 000 in various forms This move clears title for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad reorganizers to the property
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