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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
4
Fragmentary text from a newspaper item shows unclear details and multiple unreadable segments. The readable parts do not establish a clear event or identity for a concise summary.
The article argues that Congress may govern U S territories with any regime, from military rule to statehood, citing Supreme Court rulings and fourteenth amendment interpretations. It contends citizenship rules and territorial status do not bind the constitution, and expediency guides governance of dependencies.
Official paper notes county treasurer’s financial report shows nearly eight thousand dollars more collected than spent for the year ending November 30 1898. Building of court house and improvements cited as context while prosperity among taxpayers is highlighted. Tax uncollected at December first will be smaller, and Sweet Grass county claims a record low levy for the year with a three mill decrease expected for 1869.
Senator Vest assails expansion as unconstitutional and inexpedient in a high profile Congress speech. He cites Taney and Dred Scott to argue against colonies, notes Fourteenth Amendment citizenship for Philippines natives, and hints at Democratic campaign stance for 1900. (Continued from first page)
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