Kentucky Governor Contention Set for April 30 Supreme Court Hearing
The US Supreme Court docketed Kentucky governorship disputes involving Taylor Beckham Brice and others. Four hours per side were granted for argument on April 30 as courts consider jurisdiction questions and potential dismissal. The case could end if dismissed or proceed to merits if jurisdiction is sustained.
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Washington
Kentucky
United States
Taylor
Beckham
John Marshall
L. H. Carter
Senate
John B. Castleman
Supreme Court
Express Companies Win Stamp Tax Exemption Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled express companies must pay the stamp tax on packages as borne by the shipper or carrier. The decision, authored by Justice White, reversed Michigan Supreme Court and centered on American Express Company vs Attorney General Maynard. Also reports storms in Royse Tex and light Kansas damage, plus Southern Railway telegraphers strike progress and two gubernatorial requisitions for arrest.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Justice White
American Express Company
Maynard
Michigan
State Supreme Court of Michigan
Filipinos Routed and Killed in Benguet Province
Report from Manila on April 16 states Captain Dodd’s Third Cavalry squadron surrounded a Benguet village, killing 53 insurgents, capturing 44, and burning the barracks. One American wounded. Conflicting reports from London and Cape Town cover Boer war fronts and troop movements through April 16. Also New York notes Admiral Dewey asked to state his stance with the Democratic Party and possible candidacy details.
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Manila
Dodd Witt
Third Cavalry
Benguet
London
Wepener
Caps Town
Fischer
Leyds
Hague
Maglant
Frederick Villiers
Southampton
Pretoria
New York
Dewey
Democratic National Committee
Washington
The
Herald
Admiral Dewey
Kansas City
Dewey Candidacy Boost Expected After Visit
Nathan Strauss of New York met with Admiral Dewey at his country residence on Easter Sunday to discuss a forthcoming declaration of principles. Strauss, allied with Perry Belmont and other sound money Democrats, supports the Dewey movement and is expected to help boost the campaign in New York.
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Nathan Strauss
New York
Admiral Dewey
Strauss
Perry Belmont
Dewey
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