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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1898
Page
4
The Chicago small merchants organize a cooperative market on Monroe street and Wabash avenue with 1000 members and a capital of 400000, aided by Chicago wholesale men. They promise goods at rates to undermine department store monopolies impacting small merchants.
W OE Henry State Librarian presents library statistics for the state. Figures include total libraries, access to noncirculating works, and circulating book counts. Data cover population served and per capita metrics across all libraries.
The article notes Cuba's road length and population density, detailing export values of Soo.ceo.coo and imports, with per capita figures of 43 and 33.49 for capital goods. It compares Cuba to Argentina Uruguay and other Latin American nations, highlighting Cuba's relative affluence and foreign trade strength.
The London correspondent notes food shortages and rising wheat prices in Europe, led by England, France, and Germany, with Britain urged to secure grain supplies. The piece argues America’s food exports and self interest shape Anglo American ties, stressing a national granaries inquiry and a strong navy.
Trinity Episcopal Church in Detroit raised the national flag from its tower and vowed daily flying during the war and on days of national importance. The ceremony drew several clergymen and prayers for the President and for the nation. The rector urged Christian citizenship and noted the flag’s emblem of humanity and justice in the conflict.
Dr. Talmage argues war, though brutal, unites North and South, aids liberty across nations, and fuels unselfish aims like relief for Armenians and Cubans. He cites naval victories at Manila, calls God the ultimate protector, and urges prayer as Spain is challenged by American power.
The Philadelphia Record notes a curious coincidence as the American Asiatic squadron moves toward the Philippines about the Magellan anniversary. It recounts earlier Spanish attempts to sell Cuba and the Philippines to France under Queen Maria Christina, including a dramatic jab by Campuzano and a fiery refusal by Talleyrand.
The piece notes April as a war month in American history. It cites the 1775 Lexington skirmishes, the 1846 Rio Grande clash between Taylor and Ampudia, and the 1861 Sumter siege with Richmond’s fall in April, suggesting a pattern of conflict repeating itself.
The article argues that civilization harms the black man by exposing him to diseases. It claims savage life keeps natives healthier through fresh air while civilized clothing causes fever and disease through dampness. It notes magistrates cite reduced growth in population due to civilized habits, contrasting the Christian natives with savages protected by English law.
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