Ises in the Union Porto Rico and Philippines on Treaty
The Supreme Court divided five to four over the status of Porto Rico and the Philippines, ruling that the constitution does not automatically apply to territories. It states Congress may govern these lands without uniform U.S. tariff laws, and confirms the Foraker Act as constitutional while upholding insular policy. Duties on mainland-island trade may be refunded.
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Supreme Court of the
United States
United Stites
Porto Itee
Philippines
Supreme Court
United Tes
Porto Mico
Philippine
Congress
Justice Brown
Porto Rico
Porto Rico Tariff Case Clarifies Foraker Act Validity
The case of Downes v Porto Rico questions whether Porto Rico is a state or territory for taxation under the U S Constitution. The court finds Porto Rico is a territory attached to the United States, and the Foraker Act constitutional for duties on imports from the islands. Congress must legislate for the islands and when incorporated as a territory or state, tax rules may change. All imports from Porto Rico are subject to a 19 percent tariff under the Dlagley tariff.
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Samuel B. Downes
Porto Hleo
United States
Porto Mico
United Bia
United Sta
Foraker
Congress
Morto Rico
Dlagley
De Lima Case and Treaty Territory After Paris
The text discusses the De Lima case involving a $15,000 payment on sugar and the territorial status of Porto Rico after the Paris treaty. It argues that ratification made the island U S territory, akin to annexation, and addresses how the Porto Rican tariff act affects import duties.
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Texas
Hawaii
Congress
United States
Porto Rico Status and Territorial Power Debate
A historical analysis notes that Porto Rico is not a foreign country but a domestic territory under unrestricted Congressional control. It discusses the Foraker act and Dingley tariff implications, detailing how the Supreme Court split on whether Puerto Rico joined the United States or remained a territory, and how one justice shifted the interpretation in a single day.
Conflicting Supreme Court Opinions on Foraker Act Ruling
The article analyzes the mixed majority and dissenting opinions of Justices Brown Fuller Harlan Brewer and others on the Foraker Act case concerning congressional power over insular territories. It notes the unusual division of the court, Brown delivering the majority in one phase while dissenters opposed his reasoning, and contrasts the second branch where Brown joined a different quartet. It reflects on implications for tariffs, duties, and rights, plus a Treasury plan to refund about 2 million dollars in duties on Porto Rican imports. It also notes local governance improvements by Alds Minnegan and Palmer promoting ward welfare.
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United States
Brown
Fuller
Harlan
Brewer
Pki
Gray
White
Shiras
Meienna
Congress
Shinus White
McBkenna
Boraker
Shirts
Meena
Austice Brown
Washington
Lord Mansfield
East Indies
Supreme Court
Ald
Minnegan
Palmer
Minnegan and Palmer
Local Transportation Committee Appointed by Mayor Charrison
Mayor Charrison names a committee to oversee local transport with members from multiple wards. The City Council confirms AL Prank Bennett, Clarkmiuan Seventh Ward. Aldnius Goldvier Twentyeth Ward. Ab WoS, Dickson Third Ward. Milton Poreman Third Ward. Ald BOP Herron Twenty third Ward. Ald Williamy Mayor Sixth Ward. AbL Woo Brenn Twelfth Ward. Ald Prancis Connery Twenty eighth Ward. AL John Minwegen Twentyetest.
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Committee On Local Transportation
Charrison
AL Prank
Bennett
Clarkmiuan
Ald Nius Goldvier
Twentyetinst
Ab Wos
Dickson
Milton
Poreman
Ware
BOP
Herron
Ald Williamy
Woo
Brenn
Ald Prancis
Connery
John Minwegen
Twentyetest
Accidents at Diversey street car barn prompt safety concerns
The report describes a woman crippled by an accident at the Diversey street car barn where passengers crowd a narrow alley to board multiple trolley lines. With dozen lines passing, the space is crowded and seats are scarce, risking further injuries. The piece argues such hazards must be addressed when traction franchises are renewed.
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Diversey Street
Alwys
Notable lawyers named for next year's judicial honors
Notable among the good lawyers discussed for judicial honors next year is P. McHugh.
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P. McHugh
City Leader Outlines Franchises Clash Over Traction Wars
Mayor Harrison reveals two main options for Chicago to pressure Union Traction and settle franchise extenders. Director Ackels discusses the ninety-nine year extension act while the city weighs licensing streetcars or duplicating tracks to capture revenue and control.
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Ackels
Eliy
Union Traction Company
Studs
Fraucrlise
Janes Ishels
Harrison
Tuive
Cull Vellance
Bekels
Chilcago
Chcago
Chicago City Railway
Con Juiny
City Council Moves to Settle Traction Franchises
Last week the City Council, led by Mayor Tharrison and Aldermen, advanced a settlement on franchise extension by Oct 1. Alderman Charles H. Reetor introduced the resolution, sending it to the Railroad Committee with promises of early passage, while a new committee on local transportation was created without dissent.
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Tharrison
Charles H. Reetor
Railroad Committee
Traction Com
Track Elevation Crusade Spurs City Officials Action
City Aldermen and street officials push track elevation to raise every foot of railroad within the limits. John Gill, a track elevation expert, aids plans while police and the Street Department monitor road closures and enforce ordinances. Ninety three miles of railroad were ordered recently at a cost of 2 500 000. Superintendent O Neil and a committee inspect roads toward the Indiana State line.
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John ¢ ‘Ll
O'Neil
Indiana State Line
Chicago Streetcar Committee Aims to Improve Transit
The Street Railway Commission urged a City Council standing committee on transportation to oversee reforms. A council panel would press for better schedules, safer crowded rides, and consistent service for Chicago riders during peak and off hours.
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Street Railway Commission
Chicago
Call for uniform Chicago street signs gains support
A proposal for uniform legible street signs in Chicago wins broad approval. Plated signs at every corner to indicate intersecting street names would aid residents and especially visitors, preventing confusion across the city.
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Chicago
Ex County Judge Mason B Locnis Not Seeking Reelection
Ex county judge Mason B Locnis will not run for judge next year, ending his bid for another term and signaling a retirement from the bench after years of service. Local officials and supporters react to the decision.
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Mason B. Locnis
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