Supreme Court rules Philippines trade duty free to US
The Supreme Court held US Philippines trade is like domestic trade and允许 duty free from the islands to the United States. Pepke case involved diamond rings seized in Chicago. decision limits duties on Philippine imports unless Congress acts. Dooley, Smith & Co. Porto Rico duty affirmed as temporary, with a dissent by chief justice and three justices.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Philippines
United States
Congress
Melville W. Fuller
Brown
Harlan
Brewer
Peckham
Gray
Shiras
White
McKenna
Emil J. Pepke
Pepke
Luzon
Chicago
Philippine Islands
Dooley, Smith & Co
New York
Porto Rico
Justice Brown
Harlan, Brewer
Reform sermon on city life at Boston Baptist Union meeting
The Rev. Robert A. Woods of South End House Boston addressed the 372d Boston Baptist Social Union gathering at Tremont Temple on city missions and the churchs role in eradicating slums, urging the church to risk opposition and engage all neighborhoods. Orville G Frantz of Harvard spoke on the Harvard spirit and foreign missions, with A R Hill of New York discussing the One Baptist Church meeting new conditions.
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Robert A. Woods
South Nd House
Boston
Boston Baptist Social Union
Tremont Temple
Mr. Woods
J. E. Perry
Brighton
Nathaniel Jackson
Henry H. Kendall
Newton Centre
Stephen Greene
Woods
Massachusetts
Orville G. Frantz
Harvard College
Frantz
A. R. Hill
New York City
Baptist Church
Arthur Gordon
How the Record Confirmed a Post Exclusive
The Post reported Mayor Hart cannot go out after sundown due to medical advice, missing the opening rally. The Evening Record tried to counter with two contradictory notes, reproducing the Post article almost verbatim to corroborate the exclusive. Readers are invited to compare the two papers side by side.
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Post
Hart
Alt
Evening Record
The
Hart Too Ill To Stump At Open Rally
Mayor Hart, battling a grip, postpones the opening rally of his mayoralty campaign at the Dorchester Woman's Club. Health officials advise staying indoors until midweek. a public appearance is expected from City Hall for one hour today. If health permits, he plans further rallies in Sammell Hall and Roslindale this week.
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Hart
Dorchester
Commonwealth Avenue
City Hall
Sammell Hall
Rouslindale
Hart at City Hall despite illness report
Hart dismissed illness rumors about his health saying he feels first rate and will attend to city business at City Hall. He will not speak tonight as a precaution though work continues. tomorrow may skip a speech but he plans to speak later.
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Hart
Record
City Hall
Hart laughs at SLMUness rumor at city hall
In the Evening Record, Dec 2 edition, reports that Hart denied illness rumors after visiting City Hall for two hours. He said he would not attend evening duties for some time per his physician, and would remain at home as precaution. The mayor’s health stance was disputed by a morning paper.
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Hart
Record
City Hala
City Hall
Denmark Sells Danish West Indies To United States
Copenhagen December 2 a full agreement has been reached for the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States. The treaty will likely be signed in Washington this week. Price fixed lies between four and five million dollars. The islands are located just north of east from Puerto Rico between the 62nd and 66th meridians and near the 18th parallel. Saint Thomas Santa Cruz and Saint John details follow with history ports populations and resources.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
United States
Ington
Sq. M
Une
Porto Rico
ST. Thomas
Dutch West India Company
Guiana Company
Charlotte Amalie
Santa Cruz
Saint Croix
Knights of Malta
France
S. E
Christiansen
Bassin
S’redereksted
West End
Fredereksted
ST. John
Danish reaction to U S free trade and citizenship talks
Copenhagen reports that free trade and citizenship decisions will come from the United States Congress. Delegations in Denmark show keen interest with public meetings and remonstrances to the government and Rigsdag. A signatory list of 100 prominent men voices opposition to the sale. The press largely opposes the sale, by silence or active opposition.
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Copenhagen
United States Congress
Denmark
Rigsdag
East Boston murder suspect Maufra arrested after alley fight
Michele Maufra, accused of fatally wounding Nicola Melio in a Hanover Street alley, was captured at a Cottage Street residence after a dramatic night arrest by East Boston officers. The suspect allegedly stabbed Melio during a dispute over $2 rent, then resisted before confessing at the station. Police recovered a bloodied knife and razor.
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Michele Maufra
Nicola ‘Melio
Hanover Street
Cottage Street
Maverick Street
Boston
Rosatto
Egan, Carr
Nixon
Station 1
Barretta
Maufra
Carr
Mautfra
Melio
Mefio
Mafra
Bricklayers Union elects delegates for national convention
At a meeting of Bricklayers' Union three delegates were elected to attend the annual national convention in Pittsburg. George T. Thornton John J. Clifford and Joseph Rowe named as delegates. Charles Peters was chosen deputy.
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Bricklayers’ Union
Pittsburg
George T. Thornton
John J. Clifford
Joseph Rowe
Charles Peters
Hart Campaign Opens Banquet in Ward 20
The Republican municipal campaign opened in Dorchester with a Ward 20 banquet at the Woman's Clubhouse. Mayor Hart sent a letter of regret. Senator-elect John K. Berry endorsed Merritt for School Board amid interruptions. General Curtis Guild delivered the principal speech, stressing practical good government over partisan rancor. The event echoed reformist themes and debated non-partisanship in city politics alongside support for the Public School Association slate and criticism of party machines.
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Dorchester
Hart
Woman's Club House
Ward 20
Alpheus Sanford
John K. Berry
William F. Merritt
Merritt
Curtis Guild
Pollows
Boston
Frank Moss
Society For the Suppression of Vice
New York
Republican Party
Philadelphia
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Public School Association
Republican City Convention
Democratic Board of Strategy
Patrick A. Collins
Joseph I. Stewart
Frederick K. Farwell
Arthur P. Russell
Sects Charitable Society of Boston Holds 244th Annual Celebration
The Sects Charitable Society of Boston held its 244th annual banquet at Young’s with 75 members present. Guests included Rev. Robert A. MacFadden, Judge Ik. F. Johnson, Rev. James Todd, DD, B. Richardson, and D. J. Gorman. Speeches covered St Andrew’s, America, and the land of birth with humor and reminiscences.
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The
Sects Charitable Society of
Boston
America
Young's
Duncan D. Russell
Robert A. MacFadden
Ik. F. Johnson
James Todi
B. Richardson
Burdett Collase
D. J. Gorman
Charitable
Irish Society
Robert Maadden
St. Andrew's
Johnson
United States
Dr. Todd
Mae
George D. Wemysson
James Henderson
Howes Urges Reciprocity At Old South Church
Under the Old South Club, Mr. Osborne Howes spoke last night at the New Old South Church in Copley square on Trade treaties and the necessity of reciprocity. He urged immediate entry into fitting reciprocal laws or treaties for the nation's welfare and urged the audience to view it with gravity as a first-class measure.
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Old South Club
Osborne Howes
New Old South Church
Copley Square
Howes
Miss Rosie Fiumara and Dominico Camarano Wed
Miss Rosie Fiumara and Dominico Camarano were married yesterday at St Leonard's church Prince street by Father Ubaldi Best man J Paramina a bride’s sister bridesmaid They will reside at 327 Pearl street Cambridgeport after a wedding tour to Buffalo and will be at home to friends after December 16.
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Rosie Fiumara
Dominico Camarano
St. Leonard's Church
Prince Street
Ubaldi
J. Paramina
Buffalo
Camarano
Pearl Street
Cambridgeport
Republican split in Somerville wards over vacancy choice
In Somerville Ward 5 a Republican meeting selected Herman A. Fosdick as alderman to fill a vacancy after registrars ruled John J. Higgins ineligible for not being a ward voter on May 1. The decision caused resignations and protests from members including Aldermen Preston and Rich. George W. Hatch may challenge the nomination with a 200-voter document.
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Herman A. Fosdick
Somerville
John J. Higgins
Alderman Preston
Samuel T. Littlefield
Fosdick
Littlefield
Preston
Hudson Street
Grieves
Lewel Rich
Dill
Rich
George W. Hatch
Hatch
Anniversary reception for Mr and Mrs Hankey at Jamaica Plain
A 30th marriage anniversary was celebrated at 7 Burr Street Jamaica Plain with about 200 guests. A collation was served and the Roxbury Yadet Band played during the evening. Misses Addie and Raison provided piano solos and coon songs.
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Joseph Hankey
Burr Street
Jamaica Plain
Roxbury
Peace rumors surface as Boer War weariness grows
Paris reports whispers of peace moves between England and the Boers with negotiations possibly opening soon. London despatches note Boer fatigue and Britain’s heavy costs, while Continental and Viennese sources cite confidential talks and possible parley before year’s end.
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Paris
England
Lord Salisbury
Maud Booth Stricken During Colorado College Address
Maud Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America, daughter-in-law of General Booth, was stricken in Colorado Springs while speaking to Colorado College students. Doctors said the heart trouble stemmed from complications caused by the high altitude.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Maud Ballington Booth
The
Volunteers of América
Booth
Salvation Army Movement
Colorado College
Condition Improves Yet Remains Low Elevation Required
The report notes her condition improved somewhat during the day but a move to a lower altitude is likely required for complete recovery. It recalls Mrs. Booth and her husband and the historical revolt against General Booth that led to the Volunteers.
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Poston
Danish West India Islands
Gulf of Mexico
Cuba
Haiti
Indies
Danish West Indies
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C. K. Hovey & Co
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Camarano—Fiumara
MR. and
Mrs. Hankey
Vwvashburn
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Jordan Marsh Co
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MOVE
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Hague
London
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Brussels
South Africa
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