European powers warned against alliance to down America
The London Spectator urges a united European bloc against United States influence, urging caution on tariff protection and our Asia policy. It accuses Europe of deep annoyance at US trade and China relations, while the article argues that Monroe Doctrine policy has kept the US out of old-world conflicts and warns that breaching it could trigger trade wars and hurt exports.
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N. 8
America
U.8
Europe
London Spectator
United States
Spectatoria
Africa
Asia
Europa
China
South America
Spectator
United States of Europa
United States of America
Monros
Monro
WHE FLAG AND THE CONSTITUTION from the Washington Times
A historical editorial discusses Supreme Court rulings on constitutional questions in Puerto Rico and the Philippines, arguing the Constitution travels with U.S. territories and that federal law binds territorial governance. It cites Polk era actions on California and New Mexico, and references Leitendorfer versus Webb.
Supreme Court, Con stitution, and territorial power debate
The excerpt discusses longstanding Supreme Court positions on applying constitutional law to acquired territories, citing Cross versus Harrison-Joc Howard and other cases. It warns that popular confidence in the Constitution's integrity is at risk as executive power appears to verge on supremacy, noting past unity between the flag and constitutional reach before the trusts era.
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Supreme Court
Cross
Harrison
Joc Howard
McKinlay
Porto Rico
Philippines
Oregon
Verens Hill
U.S
Howard
Hof
U. S
Congress
United States
Concreve
Soyborg
Loomis to take six months leave over Venezuela talks
Washington reports confirm Secretary Ii ny and Minister Loomis acted under State Department instructions. Loomis will take a six month leave of absence with possible reassignment after rest and travel for health. Venezuelan authorities show no hostility and prefer denials to public replies.
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Washington
II Ny
Loomis
State Department
Venezuela
Castro
United States
Caracas
Reduction of Forces in the Philippines Ordered
Washington reports Secretary Root has directed General MacArthur to cut the Philippine army to 40 000 men. The move follows Aguinaldo’s capture and improved conditions, with five regiments returning to the United States and total regulars not likely to exceed 60 000. Recruits will be held at posts for garrison duty and no new regiments will go to the Philippines except to relieve those serving two years there.
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Washington
Philippines
Rod
MacArthur
Archipelapo
Aguinaldo
United States
Uncle Sam
Far
Root
Bank chiefs in Vancouver kill themselves after confession
Charles Brown and E. L. Canby, head and cashier of the First National Bank of Vancouver, commit suicide after bank examiner reveals a 31 008 shortage. They confessed to embezzlement and misapplication of funds amid mounting losses and speculation. Bodies found near Columbus school, two miles from city.
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Vancouver
Wash
Charlea Brown
E. L. Canby
First National Bank
Columbus School
Canby
Brown
J. W. Maxwell
Examiner Maxwell
Candy
Leside Brown
Maxwell
United States
Wilson W. Gay
Miller
Superior Court
Relief for Castellanes in Dittmar appeal case
New York April 20 The appellate division denied Dittmars motion to appeal to the court of appeals and refused to continue the injunction The decision makes the appellate division opinion the law of the case and ends further appeals The injunction on Castellane trust income is lifted as the original restraint is no longer in effect
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New York
Appellate Division
Dittmar
Gould
Count
Countess Castellane
Court of Appeals
Justice Beach
Charles A. Gardiner
Gould Trustees
Justice Fitzgerald
Porto Rico Report Highlights Civil Government Growth
The first annual Porto Rico report presented to Secretary Hay by Gov. Allen outlines the civil government development and a generally prosperous island. It covers administration, finances, and social conditions in detail.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Hay
Allen
Blowe Smoke Bills Hit Michigan Legislature
A fragmented report from Springfield details a state tax measure in Michigan, with reference to the house of representatives. The text mentions Sinola Mance Paanen and a vote outcome, noting confusion in wording and location.
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Sinola Mance Paanen
Shotting
Michigan
Wu Ting Fang to push reform for China harmony with nations
Washington reports Wu Ting Fang plans a 20-point memorial to the Chinese government outlining administrative economic and financial reforms. The document aims to modernize China while punishing old regime members and aligning with Western practices.
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Washington
Wu Ting Fang
China
China Reform Memo Outlines Conservative Path
An article reviews Minister Wu’s initiative pursuing measured reform in China, advocating adoption of modern methods. It notes Japan’s progress as a model, and Wu acts on his own authority without external directives, inviting officials to contribute to progress.
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Imperial
Wuhay
China
Japan
Washington
Alabama Votes to Call Constitutional Convention
Alabama voters approved a proposal to convene a constitutional convention in Montgomery on May 21 to draft a new state constitution. The vote was light overall, with about five sixths of counties reporting in favor, focusing on suffrage, courts, terms of public officers, and the elimination of much local legislation.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Ripley Acquitted In Goebel Conspiracy Case
Capt Garnett Ripley is found not guilty by a Kentucky jury after brief deliberation in the Goebel assassination conspiracy case. Two jurors initially voted guilty but changed to acquit when warned of possible life or death penalties. Ripley’s verdict follows others among Goebel suspects facing trial. Pan American Congress delegates for Mexico named. sessions to be held in the national palace with eminent lawyers. Gilbert Bros bank in Islein closes amid litigation by William Cooper heirs to protect depositors. depositors include women and schoolchildren.
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Frankfort
Garnett Ripley
William Goebel
Ripley
Capt
Goebel
City of
Mexico
National Palace
Islein
Ore
Bank of Gilbert Bros
Securit
William Cooper
Real estate transfers listed in county abstract
A compilation of property transfers shows Martha Willson selling 14 acres in Burlington to Fred Morley for 1400 dollars, and multiple other deeds in Battle Creek, Marshall, Athens, Leroy, and surrounding areas. Notable entries include 146 acres in Leroy from Jaotia F Stevens to Norman L Acker for 500 dollars and then to W J Gregg for 1000 dollars, with many lots and additions transferred for sums ranging from one dollar to several thousand.
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Carkhoun County Abstract Company
Martha Willson
Fred Morley
Burlington
Ezra Webb
Elia Webb
Athens
Jorsee M Hatch
Orrin D- Thunder
Hatch
Marshall
Lewis B Anderson
Joseph W Boyes
Frisbies
Battle Creek
Mary J Roe
Robert P Roy
McCamley
Mary Oatman
Clarence F Stillson
Murritt
Anna C Howers
Robert B Wilkins
Jaotia F. Stevens
Norman L Acker
Leroy
W J Gregg
Probate Court Hearing Schedule for Week of April 23
Cages to be heard before Judge Lane for the week commencing April 23 with multiple probate items. April 29 includes will probate for John Van Blaii corn and administrator appointments for Nellie G. Townsend and Mary Jane Seamon. May 1 covers claims hearings for Francis H. Aldrich and continued administrator filings for Clarence W. Beverance and George B. Christiancy. May 3 features special hearings for Richmond King man and Victory FP Collina, continued from March 25, with the sale confirmation for Jasper E. Eldred and final accounts for Perry J. Brooks and James Lord.
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Victory
Habeas corpus action over Brumm detention proceeds
Supreme court case opened by Judge F A Dean to decide Eaton county authority to detain James H Brumm. Brumm, convict in the Mollie Flagler murder, was pardoned by Governor Pingree as an insane offender. Governor urged treatment in an insane asylum, but Brumm remains jailed. Judge Smith reportedly declined to intervene.
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Supreme Court
F. A. Dean
Lanzing
Eaton County
James H. Brumm
Brumm
Mollie Flagler
Diamondale
Pingree
Notice to Pensioners at Marshall Mich May 2 and 5 1901
A representative from a large pension firm based in Coldwater Michigan will be at the Washington House in Marshall Michigan on May 2 and 5 1901 for two days to advise soldiers and heirs on all classes of government war claims including original and increased claims restoration when ratings were reduced and rejected claims. The firm offers twenty years of experience in pursuing war claims from the Civil War and Spanish American War including bounty and land warrant claims.
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Coldwater Mich
Washington House
Marshall Mich
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Kiny
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Owen Bradley
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Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Ohio
Wisconsin
Convention of the Baptist Worman's Missionary Society of the West
Springfild
House of Representatives
Peking
A. J. F. Reid
India Imperial Service
Pao-Ting-Fu
Kwang Su
Liu
Shan-Li
Prince Ching
Tao
Shan-3
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Geneva
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Committee On Waterways
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Mahoney
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Agricultural College
Moline Rock Island & Davenport Street Railway
Lincoln University
Lansing
Mich
Chandler
State Tax Commission
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Jayan
Mae
Mary L Matson
Hense Hoekstra
Bedford
Sarah E Flinn
Manon R Smith
Merritt
Home Savings and Loan Association
Ito Erwin A Cowley
Mott
Loraine Beach
Wilbur B Gillett
Beardaley
Loraine Beace
Wilbur
Gillett
Frisbie
Martha B Batts
Fred M Wadleigh
Harvard Atréat
O B-Forner
Abraham Hoyt
Convie
Homer Steel Fence Co
Leonard D Hutchinson
Hambling
Harvey M Graham
Rosa Lee
Kingsbury
Probate Court
James H. Brumme
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