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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1898
Page
1
A brief dispatch notes recent information reaching the War Department from Spanish officers who view American troops as unable to endure hardships and question their stamina in combat. They express skepticism about American fortitude in sustained campaigns.
The War Investigation Commission reached Jacksonville to inspect Camp Cuba Libre. Sub committees will tour Tampa and Fernandina camps to review tents, sinks, streets, and other conditions. Officials expect testimony from witnesses and may visit Miami if needed. The report promises detailed camp findings and potential retracing of loss reimbursements.
Topeka Kansas October 18 The last quarterly report of Secretary Coburn of the state board of agriculture covers the pork producing interests in Kansas. He details the section’s economic impact and farm mortgage implications.
The 1897 Kansas hog census reports 3,399,494 hogs valued at 11,997,470 dollars. An increase of 566,000 hogs from the prior year accompanies a proportional rise in pork product value.
Washington reports the post office department orders that printing for the department must be done by offices employing union labor if not produced at the government printing office. The directive names the supply division chief and emphasizes labor union requirements.
Lawrence Kansas October 18 preliminary trial of J J Kunkle ended with the prisoner held for district court without bail He is charged with poisoning his wife whose death remains mysterious and unexplained.
Pacific Express officials dispute broader theft sums and say only $29 was lost in the Leeds Missouri Pacific train holdup near Kansas City on September 23. A gang purportedly led by Confessor W. W. Lowe was indicted by the grand jury yesterday.
Washington reports the peace commission debates debt and sovereignty as Spain presses Cuba loan issues. American and Spanish delegates clash over U S sovereignty while pledging to maintain order and establish normal governance for Cuba amid impending Puerto Rico events.
W J Bryan's letter of regret dated Oct 14 from Camp Cuba Libre Jacksonville Fla says duties prevent attending the Chicago peace jubilee. He praises the war as sparked by humanitarian aims and notes governments derive power from the governed, not the sword.
Reports from Shanghai and London describe pressures to reinstate the Chinese emperor, with Britain and Russia poised to act. US and Spain face clashes over Cuba debt as peace talks tilt toward American involvement. A Daily Mail correspondent hints a resolution soon via Cuba loan changes.
W P Murray of Clinton Iowa shoots his wife Harriet an incurable lunatic at Oak Grove asylum Flint Michigan then kills himself. The bodies found in a grove after a walk with a letter to the asylum physician. He cites relieving her suffering as motive. Also a Great Central rail crash near Barnet England kills six and injures 22 and a Wilmington Northern freight engine explosion at Joanna Pennsylvania kills four.
In Santiago on October 18 Cubans tore down telephone wires to bind hay ricks and Gen. Wood ordered arrests of those involved. A second note, from Omaha on October 18, reports railways cutting exposition fares to one half cent per mile within 200 miles starting October 26.
The article notes the University of Chicago awarding a degree while detailing Cuba's armament. It lists 282,989 arms in depot and guerrilla use, with 131,015 Mauser and 137,974 Remington rifles plus 5,000,000 rounds. It describes sunken batteries and coral rock terrain concealing fortifications.
President William McKinley was awarded the Doctor of Laws by the University of Chicago amid a large crowd at Kent theater. Archbishop Ireland and Rev. Dr. Henry Barrow attended, with McKinley reviewing students outside under an umbrella before the formal address and reception at the armory.
Washington reports the war department will not delay the Cuba occupation force. Troop assignments for Cuba are nearly ready and may be released today. The army ration will shift from hardtack and bacon to tropical appropriate foods, and experienced officers will lead supply and medical operations.
The War Department received a detailed description of Havana fortifications. Beside the existing artillery, 43 new guns strengthen the defenses. The number and distribution of the Spanish garrison in Havana are described as about evenly split between positions and units.
Snow broke early in Missouri Kansas Nebraska and Iowa with record depths in parts of each state. Joplin Warrensburg and northwest Missouri saw significant snowfall stalling telegraph and telephone lines. Dodge City reported rain and a blizzard while Denver enjoyed sunshine as weather disrupted the region.
Jerry Chouteau an Illinois criminal who has served time in penitentiaries and insane asylums confessed to killing Charles Robard in Blue Mound Illinois many years ago while being sentenced at Fort Scott.
The trial of Capt. Louis C. Duncan of Kansas for desecrating Maj. Duke's grave has been postponed at Fairfax Court House. Most witnesses live in western states and it is believed the case may never reach trial.
Adjt. Gen. Corbin received a dispatch saying hostile Indians will surrender on Wednesday after reaching terms with United States soldiers. General Bacon at Walker relayed the消息.
Washington October 18 Third Assistant Postmaster General Merritt urges immediate negotiations with the postal administrations of England Germany and France to set foreign rates at two cents a half ounce or fraction thereof.
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