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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
2
A mosaic of 1900 era political chatter covers canal bills and England's stance, with debates on the Nicaragua Canal, the Ship Subsidy bill, and Conger recall. It notes public sentiment backing canal plans, mixed Supreme Court views on constitutional following the flag, and President McKinley era cautions.
John Bolin of Holston Valley Sullivan county lives with fair prospects of recovery after a rifle discharged into his head during an old-time shooting match. The bullet entered under the right ear and exited the left temple as Bolin continued to live. Dr J A Delaney reports no fever and high confidence in recovery, marking the event as extraordinary. The Knoxville Sentinel calls cigarette law unconstitutional but notes Tennessee law upheld by the U S Supreme Court. Congress passes retirement bill for Captain Boatelle of Maine in the Navy.
Lincoln Neb Dec 15 William J Bryan releases interview detailing years of consideration for a weekly newspaper. He plans to devote life to studying and discussing public questions, using the paper to address social economic and political issues while supporting his finances and time with family. He aims to lecture in college towns and publish The Commoner defending Kansas City platform principles as publisher editor and printer.
Reader letters from Rowton discuss the Royal Arcanum inquiries on its origins and finances. The piece traces the fraternal society founded in 1877, its emergency fund created in 1898, membership trends including prior losses and recent gains, and a strong financial position highlighted by a large emergency fund and surplus. It notes member counts rising to 205,627 by Oct 31, 1900, and mentions audited statements showing prompt claims and solid reserves backing current assessments.
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