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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
2
Early returns hint Taylor will win the senator election after last night’s ballot showing 28 for Taylor, 27 for Turley. The piece cites Taylor’s earlier speech, party wrangles over Cuba, and a push on silver versus gold standards, with Butlerworth’s death shaping reform debates.
The piece cites Crar Reo opposing statehood for Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma while noting gold standard debates. It recounts objections to the House Banking Committee hearings and quotes the American Bimetallic Union and Lucy Love’s appeal for fair hearings. It discusses loans wages and interest rates with Thorold Rogers and Louisville Dispatch as sources. It mentions Reeves of the Hardeman Free Crescent and Commercial Appeal as voices in politics.
Charles Dwall of New York is named commissioner of patents succeeding the late Benjamin Butterworth. Spain and Italy signal willingness to negotiate reciprocity treaties with the United States. President and Mrs. Dole visit Chicago on arrival of a distinguished delegation.
The Ohio legislature's bribery investigating committee finished work in Cincinnati and will resume in Columbus. Many witnesses refused to answer, risking contempt citations. President Cleveland reiterates opposition to Hawaii annexation, calling questions about his stance surprising. Weather disruptions, political debates, and naval orders accompany the day.
Mr and Mrs J F Miller visited J W Bayless family this Sunday. Peter Miller of Jonesboro preached at Bell’s Sunday 11 a m. Mr and Mrs Joseph Miller of Knob Creek visited J M Miller. T Le celebrated her Alty first anniversary with relatives and friends sharing refreshments. Roy White of Flourville preached Bell’s Sunday night to an attentive audience. Rev White long served Antioch church and was warmly welcomed.
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