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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1899

Page

2

Political Debate and War-Time Money Spillover

A chaotic Atlantic Southerner dispatch details a chaotic mix of court mandates, local saloon battles, and national budget clashes. It notes Senator West of Missouri challenging the anti expansionist line, Cannon estimating Fifty fifth Congress appropriations at 1.46 billion with 70 million authorized later, and widespread critique of wartime spending. It mentions Chattanooga figures Sam Jones and George Stuart paid to push a saloon closing ordinance, the Memphis Scimitar hiring Rufus Fields, and Col Bryan reception in Knoxville. It also covers McKinley’s stance on provisional army and troop withdrawals from Cuba and the Philippines, along with Senate condemnation of pork barrel practices and Algerism.

Chattanooga Sim Jones George Stuart Seville

Cranberry Furnace runs steady after two day stoppage

Reports say the Cranberry furnace overcame a brief two day iron shipment pause caused by a misunderstanding with Cranberry Iron and Coal. Ore output rises to over 100 tons daily, with more than 1000 tons mined, yielding the highest grade magnetic ore seen in the Cranberry region. Repairs to two trestles completed, management changes stated not to affect operations, and rising iron prices promise strong profits.

Carnegie Cranberry Iron and Coal Company Bonn Mountain Cranberry J. F. Huddle

Kipling phrase white man burden sparks editorials clash

A Nashville Advocate editor criticizes Kipling's white man burden as a tool of control used to justify domination over 8,000,000 in Luzon while urging a discussion on educational tests for American governance. The Clarksville Times and Demorest's fashion notes follow with medical, fashion, and consumer tips from period pieces.

Tir. Hogs Nashville Philippines Luzon Negros Africa Clarksville Times Demorest

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