Supreme Court Says Constitution Follows the Flag Limits Tariffs
In a five to four ruling the Supreme Court declared the constitution does not automatically follow the flag in colonial matters Porto Rico and the Philippines became parts of the United States upon ratification of the Paris Treaty but Congress may govern them and impose tariffs. The Foraker Act is constitutional and Congress has power to legislate for territories independent of constitution. The decision clarifies that Porto Rico is a domestic territory under U.S. control rather than a foreign country, with duties from the islands governed by federal law.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Thas Tribunal
Wric
Supreme Court
Congress
Porto Rico
Unigress
Thu Lima
Philippine Islands
Mmamnland
Seca
Court of Dish
W Bate Missimty
Pussies Brown
Porto Hive Eloard
Enriots
Brown
Fuller
Harlan
Grewyr
Peckham
Gray
White
Shieus
Porto Rico Territory Status and Tariff Question Answered
The Porto Rico is a territory appurtenant to the United States but not part of the United States for revenue purposes. The Faraker act is constitutional for duties on imports from the islands. Congress must decide when to incorporate Porto Rico as a territory or state. All imports from Porto Rico are subject to a 16 percent tariff under the Dingley act.
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Samuel B. Downes
Porto Rico
United States
Portoe Rico
Seh Islands
Congress
De Lima Case and Porto Rican Tariff After Paris Treaty
The text discusses territory acquired by treaty, stating no authority limits U S. possession as a foreign counter. It asserts the island became U S territory after the Paris treaty ratification, though not an organized territory, and that tariffs collected on Porto Rican goods in the interim must be refunded to importers.
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A. 5. de Lima & Co
Tereyer
Congress
Fleming Vs. Page
United States
Texas
Hawaii
Paris
Court splits as Justices repudiate majority on Foraker act rationale
The court’s decision on the Foraker act reveals a split among Justices Gray White Shirds and McKenna who agree with the act’s constitution but reject Justice Brown’s reasons. The bench’s tangled opinions created notable confusion, with missions over duties on goods between the United States and island possessions like Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The Downs decision places Puerto Rico as a territory appurtenant to the United States, supporting Congress and administration views on insular status. The ruling also implies limited duties and revenue provisions for insular areas and preserves rights like free speech and religious worship under the flag.
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Gray
White
Shirds
McKenna
Brown
Washington
Cuba
Philippines
United States
Porto Tico
Congress
Insular
Porto Rico
Congress May Be Called Extra Session Likely
Supreme Court decision sparks debate on whether President McKinley will call Congress to an extra session. Some say the President must summon lawmakers before the regular session, others argue he can act under the Spooner Philippine amendments to adjust affairs. Many officials believe an extraordinary session before July 1 is strongly possible.
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McKinley
Supreme Court
Congress
Devender
Archipelago
Philippines
United States
Chandler
Washington
Supreme Court Says Stock Speculation Is Not Gambling
The Supreme Court ruled that stock speculation is not gambling and that a stock deal cannot be repudiated on grounds that it is a gambling transaction, adding to the ruling on tariff cases.
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United States Supreme Court
Thie and That. Solon Shimake Missing and baffling reports
A jumble of brief items notes Solon Shimake, 13, Cincinnati missing amid heavy rains and Rockies snow melt. Other items mention John D Rockefeller church remarks, a New York bank scandal, a Dop sus Kays society, wild wild bottala wildlife found near Wear of Shule river, Mayor Harrison ordering Chicago city cleaned, George J Janevek suicide, heartbreak after a sweetheart death, Heber M Wells engagement and veto, Odell signing NYC library bill, Carnegie free library pledge, Macy Aitken found dead from a back wound, coroner ruling accidental self-inflicted wound, Texas cotton drop projections, and a Barcelona report on arms stash capture.
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Cincinnati
Indian Territory
Rockies
John D. Rockefeller
New York Baptist
New York
Canada
Shule
Harrison
Chicago
George J. Janevek
Aum Phich
Ae Greit
Ueber M. Wells
Utah
Emily Matz
Hin
Odell
New York City
Andrew Carnegie
Macy Aitken
Val
Pexas
TOC
Barcelona
Cartiste
Creed Revision Wins at Presbyterian Assembly
The progressive party gains a partial creed revision after years of effort. The Philadelphia assembly formally backs a new summary of the Westminster confession and sets up a commission to draft a shorter statement for equal authority. If approved by presbyteries, it would join the constitution. next May’s draft goes to ratification. The next meeting will be in New York at Fifth Avenue Church, with Los Angeles a deflected rival.
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Presbyterian Assembly Adentm
Progressive Party
Presbyterian Church of the United
Philadelphia Assembly
New York
Fifth Avenue
Presbyterian
Los Angeles
Assembly
Bank Officials Arrested in Vermont Bank Wreck
Lieutenant Governor Martin Allen and J W Ketehun publisher were seized amid inquiry into the Partners National Bank of Vergennes wreck. Allen, ex vice president, contends records may be altered by the bank's cashier who was ordered to have an expert examine the ledgers.
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Vermont
Martin Allen
J. W. Ketehun
National Bank of Vergetmes
Allen
Gov
Cem
Chicago's Big Case Involves Insurance Fraud Plot and Murder
In Chicago Judge Taley's court the case ties Haw, Littles, and others to a conspiracy to defraud insurance companies. Marie Defenbach's August death triggers testimony of plotting, murder, and counter plots. Key figures include Miss Defenbach, Tager, Brown, Unger, and Smiley, with a plan to substitute bodies and share profits.
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Wayland Beowu
August M. Unger
Frank IL
Smiley
Taley
Chicago
Marie Defenbaeh
Tager
Miss Defenbach
Brown
Emiley
Miss Wiefenbach
Unger
Overehen
Misa Dytenbach
Tar Porte
Ind
Wag
Arcist
Brown Is
Setein-Hin
Mie Jonuite
Washington Lions
Cleveland
United Presbyterians Order Bans Masons and Odd Fellows
The United Presbyterians general assembly in Des Moines voted 90 to adopt the judiciary committee report interpreting the thirteenth article of faith, barring Masons and Odd Fellows from church membership. It noted Grand Army of the Republic and labor union members are not affected. The Philadelphia session adjourned after naming a committee to propose creed revisions, with Moderator Minto leading and praising harmony.
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United Presbyterians
Agaitet Masons and
Odd Fellows
Gener Assembly
United Presbyteria Church
Des Moines
Judiciary Committee
Chirch
Masons
Odd Dellows
Grand Aspiy
Republic
Presbyterian General Assembly
Philadelphia
Minto
Fragmented Early 20th Century Notices From An Uneven OCR
A collection of garbled names places and events including Odell New York anti scoping signing small Ohio potteries opposing larger groups and a proposed locomotive trust president at 40000 yearly. Mention of death sentence for a farmer Riley Lowe and various political and military notes with references to Secretary Root and a U S army strength estimate amid total confusion.
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Roy
Odell
New York
Ohio
S. KR
Callawey
Locomotive Trust
AL Livingston
Tenn
Riley Lowe
Nativu
Kansas
United States
Jones I. Garfield
United States Supreme Court
Ftey
W. A. Connor
New London
Com
Root
Wermaay
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Svice
Chicago
Tillman and McLaurin Quit in Dramatic SC Senatorial Crisis
South Carolina faces an unprecedented senatorial contest after Senators Tillman and McLaurin resign amid a bitter personal feud. Gov. McSweeney holds the resignations as both seek re election on divergent democratic platforms. The plan calls for a Democratic primary followed by governor appointed successors, promising a heated fight over who best represents the state's principles amid a nationwide interest in the drama.
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South Carolina
Tillman
Mc Laurin
Goth
McSweeney
McTaurin
Melatrin
McLaurin
Mefsturin
Tye
Ex Gov Tanner laid to rest in Illinois funeral
Ex Governor John R Tanner was laid to rest in Oak Ridge cemetery near Springfield after a military style farewell attended by about a thousand people. The service at the church included Archdeacon Taylor and Bishop Seymour, with three bands and a regimental escort performing taps and volleys in a solemn burial ceremony.
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Illinois
John R. Tanner
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Springfield
Syn. A
Adjutant General's
Taylor
Seymour
Nhoge
Nitech
Bemun
Karley Fitz Simons
Chicago
Ling
Motormen Rage to Death in Albany Collision
Five killed and about fifty injured as two electric streetcars collide at Greenbush near Albany Sunday. Both motormen die. collision on a sharp curve at high speed prevented braking. Cars weighed fifteen tons each and were smashed to splinters.
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Albany
Cragh
Greenbush
S. C
Captain and Six Men Lost in Lake Michigan Wreck
A Milwaukee steamer reported the loss of the three masted schooner C H Hackley and its six crew. Captain Gertling and the six men are believed dead after the ship went down about ten miles off shore between Sheboygan and Milwaukee. Captain McLeod said the wreck remains waterlogged with little remaining.
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C. H. Hackley
Lake Michigan
Boston
Milwaukee
McLeod
Sheboygan
Cuba Yields At Last To Platt Amendment In New Constitution
The Cuban constitutional convention, by a narrow one-vote margin, adopts the majority report of the relations committee to incorporate the Platt Amendment, prompting protests from radicals. Delegates clash as Gomez defends independence while conservatives accuse supporters of betrayal. several key conservatives vote against the majority.
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Thinyon
United States
Cuba
Switzerland
Congress
Root
Gov. Wood
Secretary of War
Republic of Cuba
Lnst
Portuonde Tome
Tamayo
Phe
Gomez
Castro
Roban
Manudaley
Patriotiain
Gener
Por- Invade
Lacrer
Manduley
Cisneros
Peverer
Fortin
Jamaya
Silva
Zayas
Aleman
Nivea
Brave
River Boat Laurine Blown Up In Missouri River Blast
A gas fueled explosion on the steamer Laurine near Booneville Missouri destroyed the vessel and damaged nearby properties. The blast released 2100 pounds of dynamite and large quantities of gasoline causing a second explosion and wiping the boat from the river. Two laborers are believed killed.
Dowieism Trial Fallout Rocks Chicago Mob Scene
The coroner's jury held John Alexander Dowie AH W. Jada Mrs Sprecher and Mrs Bratsch criminally responsible for Mrs Judd's death after denial of medical care. Bratsch arrested. Dowie Judd Sprecher not found. Warrants issued as a 1000-strong mob burned Dowie effigy in South Chicago while Zion guards surrounded a court appearance.
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Retreer
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
AH. W. Jada
Sprecher
Bratsch
Judd
Dowie
Tndd
Spreeher
South Chicago
Zion Guard
Judge Toleys Court Room
Dowie and followers face prosecution after death inquiry
Dowie and his associates faced bonds after a jury presentment linked the Zion Hospital case to conduct without a license in the death of Mrs. Mary L Christensen. A mob gathered at the attorney’s office as Dowie and his guards were repulsed at the courthouse door. An anonymous letter warned of an impending assassination.
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Jmid
Dowie
Ben
Judd
Bratsch
Speicher
Catherine Baettscher
States Attorney's Office
Court House
Mary L. Christensen
Zion Howe
Davie
Few-Line Interviews on France China and Washington
A collage of brief remarks from readers including Jules Siegfried of France praising cordial sentiment toward the United States, T. FW. Moerlin in Havana noting dull tourist season, H. A. Rhodes of Tacoma joking about Washington state’s wheat exports, and others from Idaho, New York, and California offering views on economics, politics, and international relations.
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T. FW. Moerlin
Avana
Cuba
Wavass
Jett
Birge
H. A. Rhodes
Tacoma
Wash
Washington
China
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