Supreme Court ruling ties islands to United States
The Supreme Court split five to four over Puerto Rico and the Philippines, holding that the constitution follows the flag only to a point and that Congress may legislate for territories without full incorporation. It also upholds the Garner-like Moraker Act as constitutional, clarifying federal power over overseas possessions.
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United States
Philippine
United Statea
Siulea
Porte Riva
Congress
Porta Hleuro
Porto Ipo
Porto Kien
Porto Rico
Philipine Islands
Becume
Fes
al Duvies
Moraker
Controversial Tariff Case Involving Porto Rico Textiles
A fragmented article discusses constitutional limits on tariffs for imports from territorial possessions. It cites ASIAING vs. VPage and explains that territory acquired after the war remains under U.S. control as a nonintegrated area. The piece notes a 10 percent tariff on Porto Rican goods and references a $19,000 tariff refund claim on sugar prior to a treaty act.
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Tint & Co
Congress
Texas
Irawail
Jarld Tie
Controversy Over Foraker Decision Divides Supreme Court Justices
A leaked account describes Justice Brown delivering the majority opinion upholding the Foraker act and territory rights while dissenters Fuller Harlan and others challenge the reasoning. It notes Gray White Shiras and Mefionna dissenting on rationale even as they agree on outcome, causing confusion over duties and territorial status of Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
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Tustice Fuller
Justicces Harlan
Wiltener
Peckhem
Roman
Thstlee Brown
Congress
Foriker
Gray
White
Shiras
Mefionna
Brown
Ita
Efleer
Cuba
Philippines
United States
Torto Hse
Porto Rico
Congress May Be Called For Extra Session
Washington lawmakers debate whether President McKinley will call an extra session before the regular December meeting. Opinions differ among officials, but many say Congress may be convened to set Philippine tariff policy following the Supreme Court decision. Ex-Senator Chandler and other leaders favor an early gathering as likely.
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Previntent McKinley
Congress
Philippines
Supreme Court
United States
Chandler
Wreatington
Arrest of Bank Officials in Vergennes Wreck
Vermont authorities, led by Lieut. Gov. Alton, arrest prominent figures Lieut. Gary Martin Allen, formerly bank vice president, and publisher D. W. Ketchum in connection with the wrecking of the Farmers' National Bank of Vergennes. An expert was ordered to review the bank’s ledgers and a full investigation is promised.
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Vermont
Gary
Martin Allen
D. W. Ketchum
Farmers' National Book of
Allon
Kotaham
Creed Revision Wins at Presbyterian Assembly
The Presbyterian Church of the United States adopted the majority report on creed revision, signaling a partial restatement of the Westminster Confession. A special commission will draft a shorter, equally authoritative statement for ratification by presbyteries, with next May set for submission. The assembly also chose New York as the next meeting site, with Los Angeles losing out. a mortgage burning is anticipated.
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Presbyterian Assembly
Progressive Party
Presbyterian Church of the
United States
General Assembly
Hng
Lins
New York
Wirth Avenue
Presbyterian
Los Angeles
Assembly
Supreme Court rules stock speculation not gambling
The Supreme Court decided that stock dealings are not gambling and cannot be reversed on the basis that they constitute gambling. The ruling clarifies that speculating in stocks does not fit the definition of gambling under the law.
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United States Supreme Court
Cuba Conventions Adopts Platt Amendment Terms
The Cuban constitutional convention in Havana narrowly backed the committee report on relations, incorporating the Platt amendment provisions and pledging a reciprocity treaty. Debates grew tense as radicals attacked supporters, while Gomez pressed for independence and warned against betrayal.
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Republic of Cuba
Quben
Portuondo Gomez
Tamayo
Gomez
Castro
Robau
Mandaley
Goner
Portuondo
Lacret
Mondaley
Cisneros
Derror
Fortun
Roba
Silva
Cuatro
Zayas
Aleman
Rivea
Bravo
River Boat Explosion Blows Up Freight Steamer Lanriaue
A 14 ton freight boat Lateloo on the Missouri river route between Booneville Missouri and Rocheport was blown to pieces by gas and dynamite stored aboard. Two laborers are believed killed and nearby property sustained damage from the blast felt miles away.
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Lanriaue
Booneville
Bmo
Rocheport
Missouri River
Deon
Pro
Mrs Boniie Refused Bail in Hebeas Corpus Case
Attorneys for Lola Banttis in jail in Washington seek a writ of habeas corpus over the killing of James Asros at the Hotel Kenmore. Judge Barnard denied bail after arguments, stating the petition failed to show unlawful detention. The case has fueled intense legal debate among Washington attorneys.
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Réléenne
Aytea
Barnard
Box Nine
Washington
Falreed Stacy
Socialist professor Herron weds in casual New York ceremony
Prof George D Herron, socialist leader and former Congregational clergyman, married Miss Parrie Read in the Schuyler Apartments New York with no vows or rings. The ceremony was performed by Rev William T Brown. The couple plan to live at a nearby farm in Metuchen New Jersey that summer with support from the socialist brotherhood.
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Rand
George D. Herron
Socialist Crusade
Congregational Church
Herron
Parrie Read
Charles B. Patterson
Schuyler
New York
Harron
William T. Brown
Plymouth Church of
Rochester
N.Y
Tr. Patterson
Miss Nand
Able
Metuchen
N.a
Prof. Herron
Mr. Herron
Socialist Brotherhood
World Wheat Yield Nears Equal With Corn Crow of U S
The Department of Agriculture reports the 1900 world wheat crop was lighter than the previous two years and only about 30 million bushels over 1896. Continental tallies show North America and other regions, with the grand total around 2.58 to 2.60 billion bushels. The Siberian crop dropped sharply, and worldwide ten year averages place 1900 near the long term mean, with global wheat output about one fifth higher than U S production.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Aiutent
North America
South America
Barone
Ee Aces
Anatislasia J
Mani
Tobay
Unclear OCR Sparks Wires Texas Parish Bishop Notes
Fragmentary OCR item references Texas, city police board, a bishop of Portland, a capital, French Trahgatla, Welsh coal, John Mond Ashland, dynamite, liquor, and New York. The readable fragments are chaotic with misread names and places, offering no coherent event or date. The likely note summarizes scattered references without a clear news event.
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Texas
Kangas City
O'Qostl
Portland
John Mond
Ashland
John
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