Supreme Court rules Porto Rico a U S territory for tariff purposes
The Supreme Court ruling in the Insular cases declares that territory acquired by the United States cannot be treated as domestic for some needs and foreign for others. Downes vs Bidwell upholds tariff powers over Porto Rico, while De Lima and Goetze cross cases fail against the government. Justice Brown delivers the major opinion.
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Justice Brown
United States
de Lima
Alaska
California
Louisiana
Florida
Paris
Porto Rico
Spain
Congress
Insular Cases Key Court Rulings On Porto Rico Trade
A survey of insular cases, including Elias S. A. De Lima vs. Bidwell and Downs vs. United States, assessing duties on Porto Rican imports to New York, fruits from Porto Rico, sugar, tobacco, and other goods. It notes claims by Porto Rican subjects and a Philippine soldier bringing rings, with duty disputes and pilotage.
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Elias S. A. de Lima
Geo. R. Bidwell
Porto Rico
New York
Samuel B. Downs
United States
Henry W. Dooley
Carlos Armstrong
Ponce
R. I
George W. Crossman
Hawaii
Christian Haus
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company
Appellee
John H. Goetz
Emil J. Pepke
Pepke
Philippines
How the Court Stood On Political Lines
The court divided on party lines with Brown Harlan Gray and Brewer as the Republican majority and Fuller Peckham as Democrat. Minority Republicans McKenna Shiras and White Democrat make up the dissenting or minority view.
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Brown
Harlan
Gray
Brewer
Fuller and
Peckham
McKenna
Shiras
White
Examined Vickers’ Brain Inquest Findings Reported
The brain analysis of Charles Vickers, found dead behind Wachstetter’s saloon on Washington Street, says skull injuries do not explain the brain hemorrhage. Coroner Brayton will rule death by shock, exposure, and hemorrhage, with John Plew jailed on a murder charge.
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Charles Vickers
Vickers
Wachstetter
W. Washington St
John Plew
Brayton
Board delays decision on Meridian block matter
The Board of Works told Linton Cox on behalf of N. Meridian blockites that the paying matter would be handled by Wednesday. President Sahm emphasized caution to ensure correctness, and Cox accepted the Wednesday deadline. The sole outstanding issue is whether a new resolution is required. Edith Money won a $1,800 verdict against the Love Bros. cotton milling company in superior court for injuries from an elevator accident at the mill. Dr W G Craig Veterinary Surgeon offers services and a telephone listing, plus an ad for slightly used upright pianos and Bargains this week.
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Board of Works
Linton Cox
N. Meridianst
Blockites
Sahm
Cox
Edith Money
Love Bros. Cotton Milling Company
Kleinsmith Aims Union Label Ban on Roloff Hats
W E Kleinsmith hat dealer writes to Central Labor Union replying to a request he stop handling hats without the union label He will stop bringing in Roloff hats unless they bear the label and suggests the union buy and burn stock He notes Roloff hats come from a large factory with many union workers and wages high enough to meet union standards.
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W. E. Kleinsmith
Central Labor Union
H. H. Roloff & Son
Philadelphia
Kleinsmith
Uniforms for City Dispensary Doctors Debate
The debate on doctor uniforms at the city dispensary considers cutting calls from capable payers who would rather not reveal treatment at city expense. Dr Benham cautions that uniforms could deter many worthy people from seeking attendance and expresses personal opposition.
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Benham
Baby Elk Born at Riverside Park With Proud Parents
A baby elk was born at Riverside park on Monday morning. The elk pair in the parks now has their first offspring. Pa Elk has four feet wide velvet antlers with blood still circulating. The antlers will grow to about five feet and continue developing through September.
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Riverside Park
Political reactions to tariff decision split Indiana leaders
Statements from Indiana Republicans and Democrats react to the Porto Rican tariff bill verdict. Figures named include Hernly Jefferson Claypool Judge Baker Crumpacker John W Kern and Congressman Crumpacker, with comments on political impact and constitutional readings.
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Crumpacker
Indiana
John W. Kern
The Suns Trophy Cup For Indiana High Schools
The Sun offers the 1901 trophy to the Indiana interscholastic meet winner by total points. The cup stands 12 inches high and must be won two years in a row for permanent ownership. It is currently displayed in the When clothing company windows.
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SUN
Indiana
Indianapolis
When Clothing Company
Hart and Taylor Two Candi dates for Governor
Political gossip links W H Hart state auditor as a Republican governor candidate in 1904. He deflects the rumor, saying his aim is to finish his term. W L Taylor attorney general, serving a second term, is also reported to seek the gubernatorial nomination and is noted as a leading Indiana orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hart
Turkey
W. L. Taylor
Taylor
Indiana
Ministers Pay Homage To Gray Veterans On Memorial Day
Ministers paid homage to gray veterans as six G A R posts and women’s relief corps attended memorial day services at multiple churches Sunday. Readings and sermons recalled battles from Bunker Hill to Santiago and urged younger men to answer duty, while praising peace and civic service.
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Veterans OF
G. A. R. Posts
Women’s Relief Corps
First Presbyterian Church
Gen. Harrison
M. L. Haines
George H. Thomas
George H. Chapman Post
J. S. Tevis
Fletcherplace
M. E. Church
Tevis
James D. Stanley
Christ Episcopal
Robert Anderson
A. E. Philputt
Central Christian
Phil H. Sheridan
Bunker Hill
Santiago
H. C. Meserve
Plymouth Congregational
Union Veterans’ Legion
S. B. Grimes
West
Indianapolis
Alvin P. Hovey
Edison to pour cement houses in standard forms
Thomas A Edison unveils a cheap liquid cement that fills wooden molds to form houses. After hardening, the mold is removed and a finished dwelling remains. He predicts contractors will use standard house forms to produce many designs with minimal labor and costs as low as ten dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Dog Dies After Poisoned Suffering In Street
A crowd watched a sick dog die on West Market near Minois on Monday morning. The dog crawled into the street, was run over by a garbage wagon, and convulsed before a policeman ended its misery. Bystanders displayed indifference rather than aid, and several people appeared to take pleasure in the scene.
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W. Market St
Minois
Flynn's Rally Aims to Secure Parole Council Support
W F Flynn seeks council backing for Higgins parole at the next meeting. He plans to approach all councilmen, claims to have not yet met Higgins' jurors, and will press after meeting ex Prosecutor Pugh. Parry and Hibben reportedly circulate petitions among manufacturers and businessmen.
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Tion
Higgins
Will
Pugh
Flynn
D. M. Parry
T. E. Hibben
Excursion Tickets On Sale To Local Points
Low fare excursion tickets available May 9 and May 30 to stations within 159 miles of selling point. Inquiries should be directed to ticket agents or to W. W. RIGHARDEON at the depot.
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Addresa
W. W. Righahdeon
Preachers Discuss Modern Clergy At Meridian Church
Methodist ministers at Meridian street church debated if today’s high salaried preachers are as consecrated and useful as those a century ago. Dr Hickman urged support for a Greencastle science hall cornerstone, joked about placing Quayle in the copper box, and the meeting adjourned as time ran short.
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Meridian-st
E. B. Rawls
Dr Goodwin
Rawls
Carnegie
Studebaker
Scotland
Dr. Hickman
Greencastle
Quayle
Dr. Quayle
Meridian St. Church
Quail
200 MARRIAGES IN TWO DAYS IN PARIS RECORD
Paris reported a wedding surge with 700 marriages solemnized over Saturday and Sunday. The tally shattered previous records for a two day span in the city’s matrimonial lines. Local officials noted the unprecedented spike and the social impact of the surge.
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Paris
Kokomo Steel and Wire Company Forms for 1.5 Million
The Kokomo steel and wire company is incorporated for 1,500,000 to manufacture iron goods wire and related products. Incorporators include Albert A. Charles James D. K. Kennedy John E. Frederick Harry Ward Albert V. Conradt Richard Rud dell George W. Charles Frank E. Wick enheiser and Louis Newman.
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Steel and Wire Company
J. Pierpont Morgan
Iron and Steel King
The
Kokomo Steel and Wire Company
Incorporated
Mpfonday
Albert A. Charles
James D. K. Kennedy
John E. Frederick
Harry Ward
Albert V. Conradt
Richard Ruddell
George W. Charles
Frank E. Wickenheiser
Louis Newman
Monarch over pain and instant relief from Dr Thomas Iodine
Dr Thomas Electric Oil promises fast relief for burns cuts sprains and stings and is sold at any drug store. The ad emphasizes quick soothing effects and wide availability across stores.
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Monarch
Thomas
Well Known Woman Sues for Divorce
Amelia G Scholz sues Frederick J Scholz ex state treasurer for divorce and 50000 alimony claiming brutal cruelty toward their dying daughter Laura known as Lolly. She alleges infidelity and that Scholz has assets around 165000 in cash or stock. A restraining order blocks disposition of funds and securities held in banks and a box in his safe.
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Amelia G. Schelz
Frederick J. Schelz
Scholz
Laura
Lolly
Indianapolis
Evansville
Indiana Trust Company
Merchants
Indiana National Banks
Leopold Levey
Park Theater Closes With Final Holden Bills
The Park theater enters its closing week with The fool of St Ivren on the Holden company bill through Thursday and A Barrel of Money to run for the final three days, marking the end of the venue’s current program.
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Park Theater
Holden Company
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity May 28
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 pm May 28 shows fair weather. Monday night and Tuesday remain fair with temperatures at 7 am around 47, noon about 53, and 2 pm near 53. Indiana, Illinois and Michigan generally fair with possible showers in northern Ohio and Kentucky.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Susanna Worth Estate Probate Report Seeks Administrator Fee
Susanna Worth left an estate of 94 pounds with no heirs. B F David named administrator filed a report with Probate Commissioner Walker on Monday. Court costs total 9.45. Beckett the attorney claims 25. administrator seeks 359.55 for settlement services, later noted as 59.55 for paying himself 59.55. If the claim is disallowed, remaining funds revert to the state.
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Susanna Worth
B. F. David
Walker
Wymond J. Beckett
Memorial day exercises mark grave decorations at Greenlawn
At 10 a.m. Thursday, graves of ex Confederates will be decorated in Greenlawn cemetery. The article notes a wartime prison in Indianapolis where many Confederate prisoners died, though the exact number is not recorded.
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Greenlawn
Indianapolis
Navy recruits begin training in Terre Haute Tuesday
Harry C. Graham, Homer Ashby and War-machinist Charles H. Casey will travel to Terre Haute on Tuesday to begin receiving naval recruits. Recruits accepted at the local office on Monday include Henry Schabel Edward Weil Michael John Bresnahan Frank Robert Donnelly Earl Blaisdell Arthur Cohoon Leonard Hohl and John Henry Saidla.
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Harry C. Graham
Homer Ashby
Charles H. Casey
Terre Haute
Henry Schabel
Edward Weil
Michael John Bresnahan
Frank Robert Donnelly
Earl Blaisdell
Arthur Cohoon
Leonard Hohl
John Henry Saidla
Walton Sues Hollingsworth Over Damaged Chickens
In circuit court on Monday Thomas C Walton sues Albert Hollingsworth a Pike township farmer for damages claiming Hollingsworth killed and ate Walton’s chickens damaging the farm.
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Thomas C. Walton
Albert Hollingsworth
Hollingworth
Pike Township
Hollingsworth
Walton
Hoyt Appointed Assistant to New Haven School Supt
Franklin S. Hoyt of New Haven Connecticut is named assistant to School Superintendent Kendall. Hoyt and the current assistant Miss Crepsey will divide the workload between them.
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Franklin S. Hoyt
New Haven, Conn
Supt. Kendall
Miss Crepsey
Union backs tunnel workers strike in New York
Federation union in New York endorses a 2,000 worker tunnel strike while about 3,000 machinists remain idle in Cincinnati. A machinists’ walkout in Lehigh Valley railroad shops ends per superintendent Alten’s statement.
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Lehigh Valley Railway
Alten
The Sun Moves to New Building on Ohio Street
The Sun now occupies its own building at 123-125 E Ohio Street. The temporary office at 109 E Ohio Street has been discontinued.
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THE
SUN
Ohio-st
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Shiras, White
Supreme Court
Dooley
Goetze
Crossman
Downes
Edith
W. G. Craig
Wood’s Stable
Baldwin
Atae
Kliensmith
Power
Hernly
Republican State Committee
Jefferson Claypool
F. E. Baker
Hart and Taylor
Wizard Edison
Wulschner’s
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Messrs. Parry and
Hibben
W. F. Flynn
Peti
Quayle, Hickman, Rawls
Corner Stone
Hickman
DePauw University
J. Pierpont
Frederick J. Sholz
F. S. Hoyt
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