Supreme Court rules on fourteen diamond rings case
Opinions issued in the United States Supreme Court Wednesday address the Philippines tariff question and a Porto Rico duty case. The diamond rings case holds rings imported from the Philippines were exempt from duty under the Paris treaty, while the Porto Rico inquiry upholds a duty that served local beneficiaries rather than export tax. Dissenting opinions exist from four justices. It is expected these rulings prompt calls to regulate commerce with the islands.
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America
Dooley
New York
Porto Rico
Porto Rica
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani Denied Hotel Rooms in New York
Hawaii's former ruler Liliuokalani arrives in New York with three companions aiming to enter Washington society. Hotels including the Holland and others reportedly refuse accommodation, citing full occupancy. The queen tensions with Broadway visit, expressing views on New York hospitality and royal lineage.
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New York
Liliuokalini
Fhawaii
Sovereigh
Holland
East Witty Niach Street
Broadway
Honelula
Washington
Myra Hebluke
John B. Aca
Joseph Amioku
Wal ‘port-Astor
Savoy
Netherlands
Ray Hill
Death in Budapest Spirit Vat Prompts Employer Loss
A Budapest distillery cashier dismissed for misappropriation killed himself by entering a vat of alcohol. His body was found among 200000 gallons of spirits after several days, forcing disposal of the vat contents. The tragedy follows the man’s vow of revenge on his employer. Flood of Bills in House Opens Session with thousands of measures proposed on many topics, including cable regulation, tariffs, bankruptcy repeal, reciprocity, state admission, commerce department, currency, immigration, and more.
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Onshir
Budapest
Poeife
Oleomar- Barrie
Department of Commerce
Charleston Show Opens Holiday Observed in South Carolina City
Charleston observes a holiday as the South Carolina and West Indian exposition opens in Washington DC with President Harrison’s greeting. Guy McSweeney delivers the welcome and outlines the exposition’s aims. Chauncey M Depew speaks at the closing ceremonies. Desperadoes raid Alliance area. seven held, horse and buggy stolen. Bank robber found: Paterson Cuundie captured after £170,000 theft. Dutch Keittinger dies from injuries in prize fight. Driscoll held for investigation.
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South Carolina
Charleston
D. C
United States
Guy. McSweeney
Chauncey M. Depew
Henderson Chosen Unanimously for Speaker by Republican Caucus
The Republican caucus in the hall of representatives Saturday chose Henderson as speaker by unanimous vote. 146 of 198 Republican members attended. Lacey of Iowa nominated Henderson. Cannon presided. Loudensinger of New Jersey acted as secretary. Henderson urged conservative handling of the looming surplus and pledged wisdom and patriotism. An omnibus resolution reelecting old officers, including McDowell, Cassay, Glenn, McElroy, and Couden, was adopted unanimously.
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Hall of Representatives
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Ware
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Hepburn
Cannon
Ilinois
Loudensinger
New Jersey
Lacey
Iowa
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New York
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Minnesota
Henderson
Treasury
Coleagues
Slerman
Old House
Alexander McDowell
Pennsylvania
Henry Cassay
Wisconsin
W. J. Glenn
Joseph C. McElroy
Ohio
Henry N. Couden
Michigan
Dowager Empress Delays Final Stage Of Journey
Empress Dowager fatigued by travel prompts Prince Ching to inform foreign powers in Pekin that the imperial court’s last journey leg is postponed by a week. Preparations for a grand reception surge. palaces and temples are renewed, and foreign residents witness a transformed, ceremonial Pekin.
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Pekin
Roy
Ferguson Convicted in Dr Barnes Murder for Twenty Years
The Jacksonville jury found Willan Webb Ferguson guilty of poisoning Dr J T Barnes at Monticello Central Hospital for the Insane. The verdict followed a seven hour deliberation. Ferguson had anticipated a longer sentence. He voiced a prediction of thirty years while awaiting the verdict. The case involved Mrs Mamie Barnes of Quin doctor’s wife and Mrs McWilmother of Mrs Barnes as alleged instigators.
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Dr. Barnes
Jackeonville
Fense
Willan Webb Ferguson
J. Tn Birnes
Monticello
Central Hospital
Tacksonsville
Mamie Barnes
NEW WAR CLOUD Strained ties deepen as Colombia ends Venezuela relations
A diplomatic rupture emerged as Colombia notified Venezuela it has terminated relations. The signal came via a telegram from Minister Hurt stating the move follows the August withdrawal of the Colombian ambassador and marks a sharp turn in regional tensions.
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Colombia
State Department
Hurt
Surrender at Colon Ends Liberal Arm Opposition
At a conference aboard the US gunboat Marietta and involving British and French naval officers, Sonor de la Rosa and Liberal leaders agreed to surrender liberal soldiers in Colon. The arms were to be turned over to Captain Perry, who would hand them to General Alban the same day. Marines from the Marietta and Machias oversaw the transfer in Colon amid a large crowd. liberal guard conduct praised as orderly and respectful by many locals and foreign observers.
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Triuuite
Stiebel
McOrea
Petty
Alban and
Jeffries
Colombia
Serfor de la Rosa
Liberal Party
Sonor de Th. Rosa
Liberal
Colon
Capt. Perry
Noop
Perry
army-Inter
Alban
Nll
Tien
Wriday
Iowa
Machias
Shipa
Mioir
Tertau
Mice Loot Till of 8643 Chicago Saloon
A Chicago saloon keeper at 8784 Commercial Ave reports missing cash from his till after a run of thefts over a year. One night $810 disappeared. under the ice box a green ball held $648, including torn notes. Five mice were released and the torn money will be redeemed by the subtreasury.
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Chicago
Stephen Szerpetowski
Commercial Avenue
In Memory of McKinley Bronze Tablet by Italian Residents
Italian residents of the United States plan to send a Romar bronze tablet to Washington in tribute to the late President McKinley. They request President Roosevelt place the tablet in the Capitol. The relief sculpture shows McKinley toward a tomb, with a Capitol facade and four infant figures symbolizing the four U S sections.
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Washington
United States
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Capitol
McIxidley
Big Nine Conference Opens in Chicago for Sports Reforms
The Big Nine Conference of western colleges began in Chicago to discuss college sports matters including proposed reforms. Reports say efforts would seek to remove certain professional touches from games, with Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan names tied to the talk amid a broader amateur sport ethos. A tabernacle stampede in Weston, Kentucky occurred after a gasoline lamp ignited, injuring several as a crowd fled. Costa Rica faces rising financial distress, failing to meet interest payments on foreign debt and difficulties paying public employees as revenues fall.
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Chicago
Ynesent
Mueller
Minnesout
Lchrieber
Wisconsin
Williams
Town
Redder
Michigan
Costa Rica
British Demand for Farther Reinforcements in South Africa
A Londor Silves correspondent in Pretoria warns that British forces are urgently needed in Mouth Advnes to blunt Boer gains. The dispatch argues that higher casualties and attrition threaten the British line, insisting additional troops and sustained offensives are necessary to secure the region.
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South Africa
Londor Silves
Pretoria
Baturdas
Reynolds Held to Count in Murder of Rev Crofton
Reynolds of Sion Falls is bound over to await grand jury action on murder charges in the death of Rev Samuel Crofton. Witness Roy Kenney, son of Hawarden mayor, testified Reynolds drove the colored minister a mile from Treton and admitted lighting a fire before driving away. Defense rested after circling alibis and testimony about the scene in the cornfield near Treton.
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Samuel Crofton
Dea
Corn Fold
Sion Falls
Treton
Reynoldy
Crofton
Urea
Roy Kenney
Kenney
Hawarden
Aviat
R. Wills
Smallpox Reports Reach Ida Grove Health Board
A Tama Indian reservation report from Ida Grove notes seventy well defined infected families and scattered cases across many counties. Health officials report intensified vaccination and containment efforts, with few deaths expected as favorable weather aids prevention efforts.
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Lowdeh Fromiide Grove
Ad- Rinr
Simmer
Sphires
Tita Grove
Porters Tragedy: Suspected Deliberate Murder Emerges
Reports say Miss Porter remained alive but dying after a shooting at Cherjkea as Hortman faced mob talk and authorities feared violence. Witnesses dispute liquor as motive and describe Hortman as excited yet unconcerned after the act.
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Cherjkea
Miss Porter
Hortman
Sherif
Hartman
Death by Own Action Reveals Family Inheritance Tale
A bizarre report from Grover details the death by suicide of Henry Bouck, a wealthy bachelor, which may force Warren Bouck of Waterloo to inherit $200,000 if the story proves true. Investigators and relatives seek evidence to confirm Bouck’s fate and whether the dead man returned to a quiet life after serving with John Contes in 1861.
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G. B. Bouck
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Warren Bouck
Ife
John Contes
Contes
Bouck
Bonel
Near Murder Attempt In Mississippi Farm Country
A woman near Burlington, Mississippi, survived a night attack when an unidentified man tried to stab her. He seized her from behind at the door, but she escaped and locked herself inside as he pounded at the door and window. Farmers have been hunting the assailant since the incident.
Iowa Canal System Plan Aimed to Link Des Moines and Keokuk
The Aa movement seeks federal aid to build a canal system using the Des Moines River from Keokuk to Des Moines. Congress funding for a preliminary survey is planned, with a state appropriation expected for the survey. The project aims to transport freight to Des Moines and open Iowa markets to world competition, bridging the Mississippi tolls.
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Des Moines
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Engineer badly hurt as driving rod breaks on locomotive
McKinley was seriously injured on the Omaha division near Wall Lake when a driving rod on the engine broke. He jumped through the blinds as steam poured and lay senseless at the foot of a steep embankment. The right shoulder, back, and spine suffered severe injuries with possible paralysis, and he is in critical condition. Also noted: Hot Springs Soldiers' Home in California reports the illness of Auditor Havily, and Col Pattee, a former Iowa state auditor, is discussed in historical context.
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Omaha
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MeKsinley
Wade
Havily
Iowa
Hot Springs
Cal. Ton Vattertone
Ot Springs
Col. Pattee
Laws
Bremer
Font Gas
State Auditor's Office
Eleven Jurors Not Enough in Baltiet Case Delayed
In Des Moines federal court Judge McPherson halted the Baltiet case after the death of one juror, forcing a new trial next term and risking at least $1,000 in government costs. Across Iowa, saloon suits, embezzlement verdicts, firemen elections, and town matters fill the docket with injuries, settlements, and political tensions.
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Auslitor of State
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Woollbury County
A. Olseny
Tishiew
Mason
Dirly Globe-Gazette Fins
Baltiet
McPherson
Stromers
Horror on Wabash near Seneca Mich wreck kills many
A Wabash line crash near Seneca Michigan in the early hours killed about eighty people and injured scores amid fire and scattered wreckage. Italian immigrants riding two coaches were among the dead as investigators blame conductor George M. Martin and engineer A L Strong for alleged failed stops and misread orders. Rescue teams worked from Adrian and nearby towns as bodies burned beyond recognition and survivors were rushed to hospitals and Detroit.
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Seneck
Mich
Childran
Ttitians
George M. Martin
A. 1. Strong
Seneca
Sand Creek
Tony
Consei
West
Fhey
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