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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1898

Page

4

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Government powers over territories questioned by senators

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.

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County Treasurer Reports Surplus in 1898 Fiscal Year

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.

Proudfoot James Taylor George Tore Cox Tintinger J. A Hansen T. H Gurney Hoard Harris Milford Blakey, Wim Athilittas Ryan Thomas Moore W. A Stevens Mary Daubhett L P Baltimore Dee Board Fox Sydney Quaplups Co Wee Ee Detlart Jake L Mau Williams Terome Jerome Ace Bailey J. W McConnell R. J Seeeseee Flannagan Tuanary Mileawe H. O. C. Andrews J”. N. Decker E. C. Patterson Sweet Grass County

Vest Attacks on Expansion Stirring Senate Debate in St Louis

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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