Griggs Argues on Territorial Status of Porto Rico and Philippines
Washington debates the legal standing of Porto Rico and the Philippines as American territory with high court attendance. Attorney General Griggs argues the United States may acquire and govern new possessions, while asserting the constitution does not extend to acquired territories and tariffs may apply.
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Philippines
Porto Rico
Washington
United States
Supreme Court
Congress
Edward C. Perkins
Lawrence Harmon
Griggs
Charles Aldrich
Perkins
Dred Scott
Mr. Perkins
Justice Brown
Briggs
Terrutor
Union
Turkey Refuses to Settle Missionary Claims
A Washington dispatch says the administration no longer expects payment of missionary claims against Turkey. The Sultan, despite royal receptions for Kentucky officers, retains $90,000 in American missionaries’ property losses from six years ago. The Kentucky has departed Smyrna for Manila as Britain presses similar claims. The State Department has not learned of any contract signing with Cramps at Constantinople for a cruiser including the American claims.
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New York
Washington
Turkey
Smyrna
Manila
Great Britain
United States
State Department
Cramps
Constantinople
Miss Jessie Morrison Bailed On $5,000 Bail
Eldorado Kansas dispatch reports Miss Jessie Morrison admitted to bail in five thousand dollars. The Wichita filing notes the exchange on December 18.
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Miss Morrison
Wichita, Kan
Eldorado, Kansas
Dispatch
Jessie Morrison
Griggs argues US sovereignty over acquired lands and duties
Attorney general Griggs contends that sovereignty over ceded territory allows the United States to impose terms on its inhabitants and that native tribes in ceded areas remain quasi foreign. He cites Jefferson, treaty practice, and U.S. revenue laws to claim a foreign status until Congress extends laws, and suggests uniform duties do not apply to acquired lands. He concludes lower court judgments do not violate rights and should be affirmed.
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United States
Islands
Republic
Congress
England
Supreme Court
Mormon Church
Mr. Es
Griggs
Thomas Jefferson
Union
Justce Taney
Dred-Scott
Colombia pledges canal facilitation on Panama route
A Trevald despatch from Panama quotes Colombia’s foreign minister Senor Martinez Silvela saying the government will do all in its power to speed the opening of a canal via the Panama route. It will reserve only to safeguard sovereignty and guarantee transit for all nations, regardless of the company holding concessions expiring in 1906.
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New York
Trevald
Panama
Senor Martinez Silvela
Rogota
Colombia
Attitde
Bold robbery strikes Hope Bank in Shelbyville area
Kennedy's Bank at Hope, south of Shelbyville, was entered at 2 in the morning. The safe was blown with nitroglycerine and $15,000 stolen by two men who fled in a carriage. A night operator saw them leave, and a confederate remained outside. A local posse formed as authorities pursue the robbers, linking two similar post office thefts at Fiat Rock for $200 earlier in the week.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Kennedy
Hope
Here
Fiat Rock
All Want Payne Appointment to Cabinet
New York reports a Washington actor cites a Press dispatch claiming most executive committee members and campaign managers from Chicago and New York will be in Washington this week. A single request is emphasized for President to appoint Payne as vice-chairman to a cabinet post.
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New York
Washington
Chicago
Payne
Choate Yet to Return Home From London Dispatch
A London dispatch reports Ambassador Choate plans to sail home soon after Beamon s death. it is believed Choate will not return to London. The note adds that Beamon s death requires Choate s presence in New York.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
London
Ambassador Choate
Chas. C. Beamon
Kidnappers Seize Portland Boy Held Near Linnton Farm
In Portland on December 18 a 10 year old boy, John Ditchburn, son of lawyer John Ditchburn, was kidnapped and later found at a Linnton area farm. A 16 year old, Kester Van Hay, from Spokane, was arrested for kidnapping. A messenger boy named Chesey Van Hoy delivered a pencil letter demanding 75 dollars for the boy’s return. The boy’s family and police cooperated. a farmer, McDonald, reported a stranger with a team left the boy with him and was asked to keep him until morning.
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Portland
Oregon
Kitnapners
John Ditchburn
Linnton
Kester van Hay
Spokane
Chesey van Hoy
Iteh
Iburn
McDonald
McLaren- Jan
Ditchburn
Canadian billiard star challenges Morningstar for $2500 match
York December 18 Leonard Howison the Canadian pro billiard player has challenged Ora Morningstar to a one on point balk line match for 2500 dollars side. Morningstar has signified his desire to accept and a date will be set. The contest will take two nights.
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York
Leonard Howison
Ora Morningstar
Morningstar
Piers Burned in Providence Coal Fire Loss Hit $200,000
In Providence on December 18, the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad NYC property in East Providence burned, destroying 2 100 tons of coal and causing about 200000 dollars in damages.
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Providence
Re L
Wilkesbarre Phe
East Providence
New York, New Haven and Hartfod Na!road Company
Cuba Will Not Pay Porto Rico Claim
Washington, Dor, 18. The state department has rendered an opinion that the United States cannot intervene in the Porto Rican claim against Cuba. The Spanish loan in Porto Rico to aid military operations in Cuba rests on the revenues of the island. The decision suggests that approving collection against Cuba would open further claims and exhaust the island’s fiscal resources.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Supreme Court Denies AP Mandamus Request
In an opinion by Judge Sherwood the Missouri Supreme Court denied St. Louis Stay's application for a writ of mandamus against the Associated Press. The move sought to compel AP to provide its services.
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Jefferson City
Sherwood
Supreme Court Today
St. Louis
Associated Press
May Be The Robber Dead In Train Hold-Up Near New Orleans
A deceased man, believed to be one of the rebels who robbed the White Central train on a suburban night, was found near the scene. The body was located in a vicinity linked to the crime, with authorities identifying potential motives and suspects as the investigation continues.
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New Orleans
Chicago
Llinot Central Road
Kinnabrew
Daly
Lucid
Llavis Central
Mississippi Valley
United States
Pioneer Republican Founder Dies in Fremont Home
A founder of the Republican party, identified as Mhleage Dee W-De Ephraley, died at his Fremont residence. The obituary notes his early work with the party and suggests he helped shape its initial days. The exact date and full name spellings are unclear due to OCR errors.
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Mhleage, Dee
W—De
Ephraley Tealts
Republican Party
Dat
Cautells
Thie
Vity
Loss of Life Estimates From German Frigate Foundering
Official dispatch from Malaga prefect reports 25 fatalities and 100 injuries from the Sunday foundering of the German training frigate Gaiisenag off Malaga. The figures are lower than earlier reported.
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Madrid
Malaga
Gaiisenag
Iowa Town Fire Destroys Business District
Sioux City December fire destroyed the business portion of a town, causing about 150000 dollars in damage. The blaze occurred early today and involved a wide area, with extensive loss and property damage reported. Local authorities led emergency response and investigations.
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Sioux City
Tan
West Point Football Notes From New York Dec 18
Fragmentary report from New York notes Adan P Lastd of Berincky linked to this year’s West Point team. The item mentions sideline roles and early publicity, with references to Hall and Keclainatun in the context of cadet football.
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New York
Adan P Lastd
Berincky
West Point Mi Jiais
Thoroughbred Scoundrel
Detectives found the body of a robber from the New Orleans train hold up on the Linot Central road. Identified as Channing J. Barnes alias John N Nelson alias Jack Nelson, he was linked to prior heists and wounded, with watch clues and a pouch left behind. Brothers and accomplices faced conviction in Kentucky.
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Channing J. Barnes
John N. Neleson
Jack Nelson
Minnots Central
Wickliffe
American Express Seapany
Charles W. Barnes
Richard Doyle
Kentucky
Channing Barnes
St. Louis
George Murray
Barnes
Hown Watch
Kinsnabrew
Hunter Missing In Montana Mountains After October Trip
Special to the Inter Mountain Anaconda Dec 18 Rudolph Dryvoski a former upper works employee left Anaconda for a hunting trip in the north part of the county last October. He was to return in about two weeks but has not been heard from. Some fear foul play due to his long absence and the money he carried. Craig accompanied him and letters from Craig and Helmville say they are safe and at the head of Cottonwood creek between Washington gulch and Helmville.
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Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Rudolph Dryvoski
Upper Works
Dryvoski
Fret Craig
C. HB. Anderson
Craig
Helmville
Cottonwood Creek
Washington Gulch
Dryveski
Pigeon Shooters Set Interstate Park Duel
James Elliott of Kansas City will travel east to face Robert Welch, formerly of Gun Club, in a staged pigeon shooting contest at Interstate Park in Long Island on January 18. The match draws much interest from observers and clubs alike.
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New York
James Elliott
Kansas City
Robert Welch
Gun Club
Interstate Park
Long Island
Damages Sought Over Sailboard Incident Aboard Ship
The report notes a request for damages by a claimant tied to the American schooner Cafe and Anne. The party alleges forcible ejection from the vessel at a bay during a voyage toward Alaska. The dispute centers on an unsettled debt of 44 dollars for waxes and related charges.
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San Franciisco
Dee
M. Nardbers
Cafe
Anne
United States
Tuvin Bay
Alaska
Chains of Homicide Rumors From Jail Report
Condensed telegrams recount various global notes including a murderers' tale in Booneville Indiana, a call for universal suffrage for women in Peru, Boer invasion near Cape Colony, ship drawings at Norfolk yards, a suicide in Hamilton, and a wrecked steamer near Vancouver with multiple deaths.
Soldier Riots In Jamaica Spark Mutiny Shutdown
Reports from Kingston Jamaica describe deadly street clashes as soldiers attacked civilians and forced surrender after a regiment failed to quell the riot. Police and volunteer units guard streets as authorities warn of severe measures amid rising tension and race fear.
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Col. Allen
Piett
Dhe Mietary
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