Does the constitution follow the flag in U S territories
Article argues that the constitution extends over territories acquired by treaty and sovereignty, including Mexico and Puerto Rico, and that government authority rests within the constitution. It condemns views denying constitutional reach to conquered or treaty-ceded lands as absurd and politically motivated. The piece cites Porto Rico and debates duties on imports as linked to constitutionality and territorial reach.
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Buena Vista
Monterey
Cerro Gordo
Chepultepec
Cherubasco
City of Mexico
Senate
Mexico
Congress
Spain
Porto Rico
Supreme Court of the United States
Conf Brees
Arizona
New Mexico
Dispute Over Porto Rico Constitutional Status Debated
The text argues that the U S constitution may not distinguish territorial status between Atlantic and continental lands and questions congressional authority in governing Cuba Porto Rico and related territories It warns that ignoring constitutional limits could lead to revolution and anarchy and calls for a strong decisive president and statesmanship.
How the Old Gentleman Settled the Question
A drummer in a hotel lobby shares a tale of a honeymooner couple keeping sleepers awake. An old gentleman in a train car shouts for the bride to kiss the groom, ending the cooing and restoring quiet for the rest of the car.
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Darling
Bessie
John
Jobo
Beesir
Beastie
Queer Tales of the Eclipse at Union Point
Report from Union Point describes how observers near totality reported bats, hens, cows, dogs, and even people reacting during the eclipse. University students reacted with irreverent cheers and a Georgia yell as darkness fell and the sun was hidden.
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Union Point
Lucy Cobb
Georgia
Astronomers at Griffin Observatory Face Eclipse Photo Failures
Griffon Ga May 29 The eclipse observers report total failure to photograph the event with only a possible exception from Dr Crews. The scientists express keen disappointment but vow to improve next time as Mr L Jewell comments on the situation.
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Tat Plata
Eniwato
SWIFT
Atlanta. GA. Ou
Griffon
Crews
L ¥. Jewell
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