Government Wins Insular Cases Ruling on Puerto Rico and Philippines
Washington reports Solicitor General Richards says Supreme Court decisions confirm insular cession made Puerto Rico and the Philippines domestic to U S Congress power. Court preserves citizen rights while Congress controls status and regulations for acquired territories.
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Washington
Richards
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Treaty of Paris
Porto Rico
Philippines
United States
Perto Rico
Congress
Vanion
Cone Press
Teangke
Pbs
Thoes Pipers Aus
Sionater
Troetve
Porto Hico
de Lima
Islands
Vega
Doolew
Armstrong
Hoosier Happenings Students Cause Stir In Bluffton School
May 27 Bluffton high school students protested graduation denial by gathering with supporters in the assembly hall, causing property damage and prompting likely arrests. Nearby, a jewelry store robbery in Anderson netted diamonds worth thousands, with two suspects fleeing after distracting the clerk. The Indiana attorney general probes a glass industry conspiracy to limit skilled labor and competition.
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Hartford City
Ind
Bluffton High School
Assembly Hall
Indianapolis
Pnd
Indiana
Amerean Window Glass Company
The
Glass Trust
Hartford Referee Appointed in Gilman Estate Case
Henry C. White of New Haven named by Judge Shipman in U S circuit court to act as referee on Bridgeport Trust Co administration of the Gilman estate motion to strike parts of Mrs Helen Potts Hall's complaint claiming adoption and rights to the estate. Turkish entry ban on typewriters rescinded after embassy protest.
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Hartford
Conn
Henry C. White
New Haven
Shipman
United States
Bridgeport ‘Trust Co
Gilman
Helen Potts- Hal
Hall
Hazen Resigns as Chief Agent of Secret Bureau
New York May 28. William P. Hazen chief agent of the United States secret bureau with headquarters in New York has tendered his resignation to government authorities to take effect June 12 next.
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New York
Wm. P. Hazen
United States Secret Bureau
Revisionists Win Majority as Assembly Adopts Report
In Philadelphia on May 28 the Presbyterian General Assembly unanimously adopted the special committee on the Confession of Faith revision. Dr James D Moffat led a successful amendment to remove ambiguity and ensure a unanimous vote, with robust support from leaders across the church. The assembled body approved all recommendations and then sang the Doxology before adjourning to meet next year in New York.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
James D. Moffat
Moffatt
Revision Committee
Dr. Moffatt
Powish
General Assembly
Niccols
St. Louis
Herrick Johnson
Chicago
Charlie. A. Dickey
William MeKibben
Cincinnati
Frearge DP. Roker
William ©. Roberts
Transylvania
W. H.W. Bovie
Pueblo
PD. Ot. Saunders
Biddle University
Charlotte
N.C
David A. Cunningham
Washington
David S. Kennedy
Allegheny
Johnson
Baker
Fifth Avenue Church
New York
Attack on Wabash express near here damages track
A second attempt to wreck the fast express on the Wabash road occurred near here on May 2 when ties were laid on the track similar to a week earlier. A heavy freight train struck the obstruction, preventing derailment this time.
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Weatt
Wabash Road
Indiana coal operators plan vast trust in May meeting
In Indianapolis on May 27 the proposed coal operators trust in Indiana aligns with similar moves in Ohio and Minnesota, with prospects of a gigantic combination and a capitalization likely around 50 million pounds.
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Indianapolis
Coal Operaters
Indiana
Ohie
Milneis
Harrison estate bonds sale reported in probate court
The Union Trust company as executor of Gen. Harrison estate hosted a probate department sale report detailing bonds and stock certificates sold. The total realized amount was 48374.65 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Fish
Union Trust Company
Gen. Harrison
Brown sells clay land for tile works near Montezuma
Rockville Indiana May 27 0 PB Brown a major Parke county landowner sells 5 acres of clay land for a tile works site near Montezuma. The company also plans to buy 83 acres of clay land adjoining the property.
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Rockville
Ind
PB. Brown
Parke County
Montezuma
Vccompany
Rushville Fire Damages Plant. Foreman Fatally Burned
Rushville Indiana May 27 The Rushville Furniture plant suffered about 30000 in fire damage and foreman D J Rosse of the finishing department was fatally burned in an explosion.
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Oo Rushville
Ind
Rushville Furniture Company
D. J. Rosse
Terre Haute Plumbers Return to Work After Month
Terre Haute Indiana May 27 The Terre Haute plumbers have returned to work after a month long stoppage.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Clov er Leaf workers strike in Frankfort shops amid labor tensions
Frankfort Indiana May 27 the chorists and boiler makers in the Clover Leaf railroad shops go on strike. In Evansville thieves enter the Standard Oil office and rob the safe of 750 dollars after a sign inviting “Help yourself dont crack the safe.” Krupp obtains large Swiss artillery order Berlin May 27 Switzerland awards Krupp contract to equip entire field artillery with Krupp guns.
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Frankfort
Ind
Clover Leaf Railroad
Evansville
Standard Oil Company
Krupp
Berlin
Switzerland
Herr Krupp
Garfields Son Admitted to Supreme Court
The article notes James Garfield, son of President Garfield, has been admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court. It also discusses fashion trends with foulard dresses and muslin ruches, then mentions Russian cadets gaining permission to wear mustaches and beards and naval officers facing shaving rules.
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Garfield
James
United States Supreme Court
Scrippenfest Observed at New Palace in Berlin
Berlin on May 27 marked the Scrippenfest celebrating the infantry instruction battalions anniversary. The banquet occurred in the presence of the emperor and empress who toured tables and breakfasted with attendees. French officers General Bonnal General Steel and General Gallatt witnessed the maneuvers among the guests.
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Berlin
New Palace
Bonnal
Steel
Gallatt
Wreck of Shamrock II Recovered in Shallow Water
At Southampton on May 28 the wreckage of the Shamrock II was grappled and drawn into shallow water. The topmast is sprung but not broken, and divers report the gaff forestay and main rigging remain intact.
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Southampton
Population of Australia Hits 4.55 Million in Census
Melbourne reports the latest census shows Australia’s population at 4 550 651 an increase of 740 756 since the previous enumeration.
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Melbourne
Australia
Supreme Court upholds Foraker Act powers on new territories
The U S supreme court upheld the constitutionality of the Foraker Act and Congress authority to govern newly acquired insular possessions. Chief Justice Brown announced the pivotal Downes versus Bidwell ruling, affirming that treaty cessions grant the territories constitutional privileges and rights.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Insular
Downes
Bidwell
Brown
Congress
Legislative Branch
President and cabinet learn insular cases ruling
Sidney Nebraska May 28 the president and the cabinet received word by telegram from Solicitor General John K Richards that the supreme court sustained the administration in the insular cases. They were elated though they awaited the full text before commenting in public.
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Sidney, Neb
Supreme Court
John K. Richards
Platt Amendment faces final vote in Cuban convention
Havana observers report the Cuban constitutional convention will vote today on accepting the Platt amendment after debate. Conservatives predict a 17 to 1 majority in favor while nationalist delegates split. a party rift threatens the Havana mayoral race and timely readmission of three dissenting delegates.
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Havana
Senores ‘Famayo
Portuendo
Senores Sanguily
Herrel
Senor Goner
Senores Zayas
Lacret
Goner
Senores Nunez
Roderiguez
Diego Tamayo
Explosion at New Richland Mine Kills Seventeen
A Dayton Coal and Iron Co mine explosion crushed 12 white miners and left five more dead, with 355 workers in the mine. Debris hampered rescue efforts as officials fear more victims. The blast, blamed on an open lamp, echoes a previous Richland disaster.
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Chattanooga
Tena
Dayton
The
Times
New Richland
Dayton Coal and Iron Co
Richland
Banner of blue and gray ends in peaceful vow
The poem recalls Civil War imagery of blue and gray uniforms, graves, and shared sacrifice. It honors fallen soldiers, orphans, and surviving comrades, closing with a call for lasting peace and brotherhood. The author I Edgar Jones signs the piece, praising the boys in blue and gray.
Decoration Day Keeps Sylvester’s Grave Graced by Phebe Ann
In a rural family a sick Phebe Ann and her husband John Kemp are contrasted with neighbors over lavish grave flowers for Sylvester Kemp. After Phebe Ann’s decline the couple’s hidden generosity surfaces as John plans to share Sylvester’s savings and improve Lucy’s future.
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Sylvester
Sarah Cook
Mrs. Kemp
Phebe Ann
Sarah
Lucy Kemp
Dave
Sylvester Kemp
Lucy
Annie Cole
Lottie
Be ‘Bos
Pessand
Wes
Tie
Salders
John Wemp
Ter
Phebe—Ann
John Kemp
Thomas
Lucey
Duecy
Feneral
Sarah Conk
Mreo Kemp
Mary B. Wilkins
Memorial Day Blossoms of Peace and Unity
A patriotic meditation on Memorial Day linking Dunbar's verse to Dr Zimmerman’s call for flowers from north and south united on graves of Union and Confederate soldiers. The piece reflects on veterans in Grand Army garb, the wholesome civic impact on youth, and the enduring symbolism of peaceful remembrance.
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Paul Laurence Dunbar
Zimmerman
Grand Army of the Republic
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Chamberlain
Rikhart
Johas L. Kessler
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Logansport
Edward McCracken
Siper
Nebraska Hospital For the
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Here
Gillman Estate
Treen Re
Turkey
Constantinople
Population of Australia
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Hillsdale
Wyo
National Capital
Omaha
South Carolina
Tenn
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Gov. McSweeney
C. Irvine Walker
D. S. Henderson
J. L. Harvey Wilson
Bishop Capers
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Ont
James Post
Fost
Tilserburg
Harley Mann
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Paul Laurence Dapbar
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