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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
6
A fragment from MicaH Clarke reveals a skirmish near Dunbar and Dicky Rumbold’s resilience in faith and combat. The scene shifts to a home refuge where a visitor seeks asylum, delivering a mix of letters and plots while lingering tensions and religious hymns mark the day.
A lengthy historical letter discusses Monmouth's western Scottish expedition, Argyle’s command, and allied leaders. It mentions key figures like James, Duke of Monmouth, Argyle, Ayloffe, and prominent Covenanters, detailing expected routes, recruitment, and funds. The letter urges readiness, prayers, and support, ending with a warning about potential failure and a continued continuation.
A humorous anecdote illustrates Abraham Lincoln remembered people and places from decades earlier. A soldier visiting the White House recalls a dinner with Lincoln during his legislative campaign and finds a whetstone Lincoln had hidden on a gate post years before, proving his long memory.
A teacher of deaf students interprets a pupil’s silent story about George Washington and the cherry tree. The child signals Washington’s father asking who harmed the tree and explains Washington used his right hand to tell his father, sparking a discussion on factual authority.
A reflective verse imagines life’s trials and a man lingering at the afterlife door. Saint Peter’s duties and angels are invoked as a patient guardian while the man delays entry, muttering questions and leaving the door ajar.
Senator Fairbanks reports a flood of constituent letters from northern Indiana urging beet sugar cultivation. The piece notes U S imports of sugar costing 80 000000 and discusses German and Haitian interests, pacifist naval views, and Germany’s colonial reach abroad.
Secretary Cisse enacts countervailing duties on all Dutch raw and refined sugar entering the United States. An approximate rate near 48 cents per pound for raw sugar is cited, with higher charges on refined sugar. Belgium is noted as also supporting an export bounty. The duties take effect from Sept 22, with collectors told to suspend liquidation of entries pending further instruction.
The report from Consul Smith at Victoria discusses the Klondike gold fields and the 1949 rush to California and South Africa, with Enstand agents and Canadian authorities arranging routes and tariffs. Canadian interior minister Dufford Sir ton hints at reforms, while miners weigh Alaska versus Canada due to royalties. A new mail division will reorganize Indianapolis and routes to Pittsburgh and St Louis.
Dr. Von Betasten at the embassy on Wednesday spoke about mutual interests between the United States and Germany. He denied official instructions on the Partian controversy and said reports exaggerate the issue, noting the demand for indemnity mirrors actions with South American republics. He expected a standard settlement.
The new Austrian ministry struggles with a fractured parliament and widespread unrest. Since Count Badeni’s dismissal, mobs in Slav and Czech towns challenge the cabinet while Czechs and Socialists push for further concessions. Baron Gautsch meets leaders but factions remain irreconcilable.
The Chamber of Deputies in Rome appointed a five member commission to probe charges against former premier Signor Francesco Crispi tied to the Bank of Naples scandals and alleged illegal traffic in decorations. Crispi urged full discussion and said nothing could be found against him.
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