Washington Letter on Insular Decisions and Party Politics
Our regular correspondent in Washington critiques the Supreme Court insular decisions and their partisan impact. The piece warns they may rally Democrats by upholding strict constitutionalism while noting implications for McKinley era imperial policy and future tax and territorial legislation. It also discusses Senator Foraker and Hanna in the Republican nominating dynamic and Ohio political tensions.
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Washixgton
U.S. Supreme Court
Congress
McKinley
Democratic Party
Bailey
Texas
U. S. Supreme Court
United States
Supreme Court of the
U. S
Foraker
Poraker
Hanna
Ohio
Vasr
Fedral Supreme Court
Porto Rico
Philippines
Marshall
Story
Political turbulence and tariff talk cloud 1900 race
The piece discusses a possible party nomination against Hanna, doubts about the nominee, and the Foraker boom. It notes Washington interest in Tillman McLaurin’s South Carolina fight and doubts resignations signed to Sept 15 are binding. It also covers tariff expectations, Gage upholding Dingley duties on Philippine imports, and Gen Sampson’s claim for Aguinaldo credit with Grant backing.
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Hanna
Washington
South Carolina
Senate
Philippines
Congress
Supreme Court
Gage
Fred Grant
Sampaon
Aguinaldo
Funston
Sampson
Relief appeal in Jacksonville highlights wealth gap
The piece notes nearly 3,000 Jacksonville residents in dire need living in tents while millionaires who dominate the city have not aided. Only $60,000 has been raised locally, with a third tied up in an old relief fund. The text also discusses postal savings, imperialism debates, and a wall paper sale at Smith's Art Gallery run by J.T. Bouchar.
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Jacksonville
Smith’s
J.T. Bouchar
Notable Habits and Honors Across Figures and Events
A survey of notable habits and deeds across elites and public figures highlights Queen Victoria's long use of an ivory paper knife, Sir Wilfrid Laurier's private charity, and various anecdotes about James Bowes, Frank Eddy, and J H Blackburne. The piece also covers military marital norms, Kansas wheat harvest needs, and the death of William Allen at 70.
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New
Lady Laurier
Frank Eddy
Minnesota
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mr. Eddy
J. H. Blackburne
Manchester
England
Blackburne
Steinitz
Lasker
America
Pillsbury
Duke of Westminster
Guards
Lord Bagot
War Office
Weekly Store Talk Millinery and Hosiery Sale Preview
Weekly store note touts savings on new millinery fashions and hats from $2.25 to 50c. It advertises men’s half hose, belts, neckwear, dress shirts, and crepe paper at various low prices, urging shoppers to buy now.
Trunks and Household Goods Sale List
A dusty catalog style list shows trunks in sizes 26 to 84 inches bound and rou ter nd top, steel and canvas coverings, plus Webster’s Leather Bound Dictionary, Indiana Cook Book, and Bagster’s Bibles. Lawn mowers with 12 inch blades, hornet buggy whip, collar pads, saddle pads, leather halters, fly paper, curtain stretchers, oil cloth, and various ice cream freezers from quart to six quart lines are offered.
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Webster
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Work & Son
Indiana, PA
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Punxsutawney
Urina Mills
St.louis, MO
Oliver Chilled
Empire Grain
Pennsylvania
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Treamington
Bess
Remington Brothers
Neway
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J.h.brilhart & Son
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St. Indiana
County OF Indiana
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Frank Ey Wells
Frank EB. Wells
Court of Common Pleas
Hulda Wells
Frank
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Harry White
A. W.R. Calhoun
Telford & Stewart
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