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Newspaper
Blackfoot News
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1901
Page
4
A Cayongo woman in Blackfoot Idaho sues for divorce claiming she was deceived into marrying a man with a wooden leg. The notice accompanies other public notices framing civic obedience and wartime rhetoric during the period.
Indiana Senator Fairchild formally launches a bid for the 1904 Republican presidential nomination with an official announcement on Tuesday.
The Supreme Court's Insular Cases decision is likened to Judge Sample Orr's Missouri burrow and seen as potentially decisive either way. General Shoeman, Boer leader, died in Pretoria from a lyddite shell explosion kept as a curio.
All volunteer units in the Philippines will return and be mustered out by July 1. Three regiments are on the high seas homeward bound. Many American lawyers question the Supreme Court insular cases decision as political rather than judicial.
The Supreme Court’s plain language shows the United States has adapted colonial policy and aligned with the judgments of European monarchies to interpret and understand it.
A Birmingham woman, described as a widow, was arrested after authorities found nine babies buried in neatly stored boxes on pantry shelves. Police say the remains were discovered in her cellar, marking a grim case of infant deaths under review.
South Carolina senators Tillman and McLauren have swapped dueling for signing as a settlement of disputes from a joint debate. The outcome promises deadly political consequences for one of the men.
The article notes two lessons from President McKinley’s trip to the sunset coast. It emphasizes the nation’s greatness and portrays the president as a man of noble heart who treats his wife with tenderness and affection.
The General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church voted to exclude members of secret societies from membership in a move seen as a grave accusation against Masons. An amendment to exempt Masons was defeated, prompting speculation of a wider clash between the church and Masonic orders and other secret groups.
The budget shows a total Westminster cost of 755 million dollars up to April 18 with weekly costs near 7.5 million dollars. Army death toll includes 14 officers and 14,264 enlisted men with more deaths after invalidation and 2,493 unfit soldiers.
Montana Governor Toole issues a proclamation naming June 14 as Flag Day to honor the 127th anniversary of the star spangled banner. The declaration aims to elevate patriotic observance amid popular interest, contrasting with sports and fireworks rather than dampening it.
Justice Harlan of the Supreme Court warns that if the Porto Rico ruling gains majority support the nation could abandon its written constitution and drift toward legislative absolutism. He says territorial acquisitions by conquest or treaty would clash with constitutional principles and threaten American liberty.
The train bearing President McKinley and party arrived in Washington at 7 30 this morning on schedule. Mrs. McKinley was taken to the White House after a pale and weary journey. Secretary Cortelyou reported she slept comfortably and is improving noticeably today.
An old Virginia piece describes a non political campaign style. It emphasizes campaigning across counties and says the convention will reflect the will of the people. It notes that the denvuntion speaks and urges focus on the campaign before the convention.
Wisconsin judge recalls a tale from Congress about Tom Reed being corrected by Texas Judge Culberson. Reed, a young lawyer from Maine, spoke on constitutional issues until Culberson awoke and praised his brevity and forceful legal reasoning. Reed later admitted a single confident rise in law, then learned to keep quiet.
Washington notes the Philippines Commission has enacted a law detailing salaries for central government officials and employees in preparation for civil government on July 1. The estimated cost runs around $1,200,000 for central, provincial, and judicial administration, with Filipina taxpayers bearing several million dollars in salaries.
An 19th century-era notice touts Whith's Cream Vermisage as destroying worms and improving appetite, digestion, and general health in infants. Sold for 26 cents at Scott & Co.
The piece argues Europe may push a trade alliance against the United States reactivating the tariff debate. It warns that high tariffs are a tax on the people benefiting trusts and predicts a renewed national fight over tariffs amid looming trade tensions.
The Salt Lake route via Salt Lake City and Denver offers three daily through trains to Chicago and St. Louis with Pullman Palace and tourist sleepers, free reclining chairs, observation cars, dining car service, and no changes. Send for folder. contacts W. C. McBride in Butte and Geo. W. Heintz in Salt Lake City.
An 19th or early 20th century ad promotes Lichtys Celery Nerve Company claiming to calm nerves and improve sleep, appetite, and digestion. Sold by Scott & Co with a 50 cent price and notes on how digestion feeds nerves and muscles for overall health.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and BAL LARD’S HOREAHOUND SYRUP is offered by Scott & Co. The bottle priced at 25 and 50 cents, touted as timely aid alongside a staff of physicians and a drug store.
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