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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1898

Page

2

Hobson and navy politics mix in Tennessee letters

A Tennessee newspaper column snips political cartoons and editorials linking Hobson’s actions, Navy policy, and a broad mix of national issues. It laments public reception of Hobson while critiquing military expansion, budget debates, and tax needs as the state weighs fiscal reforms and governance.

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Peruna praised in letters for catarrh and lung relief

Letters from Mrs. Lou Davia of Mayetteville Tennessee and Mary M. Pruitt of Palpa Missouri claim Peruna cured them of lagrippe cough and serious lung trouble. They report rapid improvement after taking Peruna and urge readers to try the remedy, offering a free almanac.

Lou Davia Mayetteville Tenn Mary M. Pruitt Palpa Saya Columbus

Letter From Cuba Describes Voyage and Perilous Landing

A 1808 travel note recounts Knox ville to Savannah to transport Manitoba sailing toward Cuba. The voyage marks a turning from home ties as hundreds of miles of water separate soldiers from loved ones. After storms and navigating treacherous channels near Casilda, a sandbar wreck halts progress and a Government steamer Manteo aids the stranded ship’s crew.

Knoxville Savannah Manitoba Cuba San Salvador Santiago Morro Castle Christobal Colon Casilda Trinidad Cienfega Crsilda

Landing at ilda and first impressions of insurgent occupation

The journal entry describes landing four miles from ilda, Capt Morton first ashore, a welcoming reception from locals, a Spanish gunboat sunk at the dock, and loading gear onto lighter craft. The narrator discusses camp relocation, hot climate, guards using insurgents, and a cautious exploration party with ponies and machetes.

As‘ilda Morton Goa Manitoba Tam San Pino River Rho Sugar Virth Trinidad Amie Ovelayre

German Artist Sentenced to Six Months for Caricature

A German artist is sentenced to six months in prison for caricaturing Emperor William and his journey to Jerusalem. The case highlights state limits on political satire and royal image protection under the era's laws.

Canary Supreme Court Jarvis Bates Texas Yashville Ymble Works Memphis General Assembly William Jerusalem

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