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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
2
A chaotic mix of Congress fights over the ship subsidy, tax cuts, and Navy plans dominates the scene. McKinley era debates include beer tax shifts, anti-canteen fights, Cuba relations, and tariff battles. Senators spar over canal and defense policy while public notices add domestic frictions.endwhile Knoxville court voids 1897 cigarette ban and ponders signatures of officials in Tennessee.
A contemporary review condemns McKinley’s annual message as dull and verbose. It notes the focus on silver and gold parity, tax cuts, and military needs, while criticizing lax engagement with Cuba and Porto Rico and urging clearer leadership and restraint in spending.
In a lengthy yet creditable chapter of his administration the Chinese affair draws praise at home and boosts U S prestige abroad. The message quotes itself and dwells on the Philippines and the Philippine commission with notes on returning order and future economy. Herman Pettibone, son of Col A H Pettibone, is jailed in Knox County on charges of stealing money and jewelry from Mrs Keener. Hearing date pending before Squire W A Knabe.
The article outlines a political speech criticizing money and goods pricing while noting a legal shift toward Federal Courts in international cases. It then shifts to a Knoxville case where Pettibone, 25, who recently married Fannie Allen, is arrested after misplacing a $5 bill and a gold watch along with other jewelry in connection with payments made to Maj. Pettibone.
Writ issued by Lieut. Chandler after Pettibone’s arrest as his wife remains prostrate. Pettibone, a known local figure, has been notified of the affair. Major Pettibone’s status unclear amid the Knoxville Sentinel report.
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