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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1898
Page
2
The issue cites Capt. Ross Smith for county clerk on the Democratic ticket and discusses naval actions in the Spanish–American War. It notes remarks by Senator Gorman and Senator Turpie, praises the navy, and highlights Tennessee industrial convention talk promoting a State Industrial League to elevate morals and public policy.
The piece argues for uniting conflicting elements in Tennessee to avoid discord and misfortune. It notes delegates chosen by cities and counties for a convention, and urges honest truth seeking and shared responsibility from all sides to move past the present strife. It also mentions military nominations and post office information in Washington. It closes with an advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease, promising relief for painful feet and selling through druggists and shoe stores.
A mixed wartime column notes Spain, Cuba, and US actions with Gen Blanco and the battleships. It quips about reporters credentialed by the secretary of war and mocks Weyler effigies while derisively remarking on misadventures and odd inventions.
The American squadron under Commodore Dewey engaged Spanish ships and forts at Cavite Manila on May 2. Dewey ordered a prolonged cannonade, silencing the forts and destroying much of the Spanish fleet. The governor refused surrender, prompting a 24 hour bombardment threat.
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