Supreme Court Debate on Insular Policy and Constitution
The court splits five to four over the insular policy ruling. Justice Harlan denounces imperialism while insisting the constitution covers all people in the empire, not just states. Porto Rico is a domestic territory under congressional control, and tariffs on its goods are valid.
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United States
Congress
Porto Rico
Dingley
Brown
Gray
Shiras
White
McKenna
Fuller
Harlan
Brewer
Peckham
Great Empire
Marshall
Debate on Territorial Rights and Constitution in Puerto Rico
A speaker derides Justice Brown on Anglo-Saxon rights and argues against absolutism and congressional despotism. He challenges the majority's view of Porto Rico as domestic vs an appendix under tariffs, questioning how expansion as a world power can justify constitutional juggling.
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Justice Brown
Porto Rico
United States
Tillman and McLaurin Resign From South Carolina Senate
South Carolina's senators Tillman and McLaurin resign effective September 15 after a heated Gaffney debate. They clash over democracy, independence, and party loyalty with Bryan backing Tillman as the race to replace them unfolds amid calls for unity and political change.
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South Carolina
Tillman
McLauren
Gaffney
Benjamin
Tillmanite
Senator Tillman
Bryan
Belive
Traitorous allegiance harms memory and party ends
A cursory lament on traitors within political ranks. The piece argues traitors lose party trust across factions, recalling a Kansas Populist who praised McKinley in 1900, and noting that her death would not draw memorials from Populists or Republicans. It concludes that fidelity to principle remains essential.
Legate Sent to Soldiers Home Amid Family Dispute
The Topeka Capital reports Jim Legate has gone to the soldiers' home, implying poverty. Legate’s daughter objects, saying he is there temporarily for eye treatment by a specialist and will not be an object of charity while she can work.
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Topeka
Jim Legate
Legate
James Fr. Legate
Garnett Mayor Urges Officials to Fear God and Avoid Cigarettes
The Commoner reports Garnett Kansas new mayor after being sworn in opened the city council meeting with prayer and issued a manifesto telling officials to fear God keep His commandments and avoid cigarettes. The piece says if followed, the town would have faithful public servants.
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Garnett
Kansas
Mrs Lease Declares Bankruptcy
The daily papers report that Mrs. Lease has become a voluntary bankrupt. Her husband in Wichita says he is surprised and that her lectures and writings are not paying as well as before. He thinks she should return to Kansas to regain fortune, but it is too late. She has lost her hold on Kansas.
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Daily Papers
Lease
Wichita
Kansas
McNalls Wheat Train Aims To Spotlight Kansas Goods
Webb McNall plans to move a train-load of Kansas wheat to New York. He will travel with a hand and the cars will be decorated. He calls it a major Kansas advertisement and wants New York insurers to notice his smoke. The tug machinists strike may spread.
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Webb McNall
New York
Kansas
Syl Dixon
Webb
A Populist View On Tax Valuation Reform
A Kansas Populist favors a simple remedy for property tax under-valuation by allowing owners to set their own valuations with the government allowed to buy at that price or a small premium. He cites New Zealand as the model, arguing it would curb tax dodging though it may not be popular domestically.
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Kansas
New Zealand
Cleveland mayor Tow J. Johnson eyed for 1904 bid
SaveRAT notes Tow J. Johnson of Cleveland as a possible presidential candidate in 1904. It labels Tom L. as a gold-bug with Populist and Socialist ideas unlikely to win. Dave Hill is projected as the Democratic nominee, with Mark that.
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Saverat
Democratic
Tow J. Johnson
Cleveland
Ohio
Tom L
Cleveland-Hill-Gorman
Dave Hill
Printer Wa A Hunt Guides Miss Likely to Altar in Salina
Wa A Hunt, a Salina Union printer, led Miss Minnie Likely to the altar recently. If he searched all Kansas, he still wouldn’t find a girl as well suited as the one he married.
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Wa. A. Hunt
Salina
Admiral Sampson Reported to Retire Ends Fuss
Tr is reported that Admiral Sampson will retire. We hope the report is true. That would probably end the Sampson Schley fuss.
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Sampson
Sampson-Schley
Partis owning up to Nation's Coming Issue
A Kansas Populist warns that party ownership will dominate future public discourse, foreseeing ownership disputes eclipsing all other concerns in the years ahead.
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Kansas
Aguinaldo to Study American Statesmen in Washington
Aguinaldo plans a winter stint in Washington to study American statesmen and their methods, focusing on political practice and governance.
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Aguinaldo
Washington
Fishing Time and Dream of Streamside Bliss
A fragmentary verse dream praises peaceful fishing beside a stream with rod in hand and dawn light. It contrasts toil and yearning, imagining demijohns and lazy shade as ideal refuge. An ad fragment follows offering an elegant silverware set for Ice Cream Soda ticket prizes through July 20.
Workmen Entertainment Set for January 18
The Workmen will present an entertainment at Workman 1 featuring a literacy program and light refreshments. A general good time is expected with attendees urged to be present.
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Jane
Record Herald offers unmatched weekly news service
The Chicago Record-Herald touts its daily week coverage, Sundays included, aided by its sister papers Chicago Record and Times-Herald and the full services of New York Herald, New York Tribune, and Associated Press. It claims unique status among U.S. newspapers through extensive facilities and special features.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago Record
Chicago Tines-Heral
Record-Herald
New York Herald
New York Tribune
Associated Tress
Chicago Times-Herald
United States
Anderson County Normal to convene at East side school
The Normal institute will convene at the East side school building Monday, June 3. Examinations are set for July 1 and 2. JonN B. Cox, Co Sup’t.
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Anderson County Normal
Normal Institute
Jonn B. Cox
Sup't
Two Singer Sewing Machines For Sale Or Trade
Advertisement reads two Singer sewing machines for sale or trade for stock. Inquiries directed to Mes, HL is, Ward, on the south side of the square.
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Singer
Ward
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