Porto Rico tariff debate and relief measures discussed
Analysis from The St. Louis Globe-Democrat and Philadelphia Press on Porto Rico taxation under U S rule and the proposed tariff. It notes low local taxes, federal duties dedicated to island improvement, and the plan to free Porto Rico from heavy taxation while funding its needs. It also covers wool market shifts and a New York World note on Admiral Dewey's presidential candidacy.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Porto Rico
United States
Davis
House
Congress
Alaska
National Treasury
Philadelphia
Michigan
Philip
Territory
Territorial
Kentucky
Australia
Independent rebuts Vox on army supply sourcing in Philippines
The Deadwood Independent reports government purchases for the army in the Philippines refute M. L. Vox. It states soldiers lacked climate appropriate clothing initially, forcing Manila buys, then local factories produced khaki cloth for coats and trousers bound for the Philippines.
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Deadwood Independent
M. L. Vox
Philippines
Independent
War Department
Manila
The
US Trade Shifts Under Dingley Law Highlight Raw Material Imports
Over the past eight months US imports of raw materials for manufacturing rose by 60 million dollars while exports of manufactured goods grew by 61 million, signaling a shift toward the US as a global workshop for crude materials. The piece also refutes claims that the Philippine army is dying of disease and condemns campaign misinformation, calling on critics to spare countrywomen with relatives serving abroad.
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Sioux City Journal
Treasury
Payne
House
Ways and Means Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Ohio convention frames Congress duty to shield people from fair competition
The document asserts Congress must protect the public from "m ust competition" to enable expansion. It questions Kentucky's actions imprisoning Republicans over Goebel’s death, calling the ongoing dispute a farce and asking how long it will continue.
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Ohio
Congress
The
United States
Kentucky
Goebel
Constitution vs Hag sparks Philippines, tariff fears
A political line argues that following the Hag in the constitution would force either relinquishing the Philippines or seeing the tariff and labor laws collapse under pressure. The claim frames the issue as a clash between imperial ties and domestic economic structure, stressing constitutional risk.
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Philippines
Browsing Lands Lease Offer on Fine Grazing Range
K ars a ge and school lease on a fenced grazing section with ample water. O. E. Browne is noted in the item.
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Plenty Water
O. E
Browne
India famine relief fund receives local donations
The community reports growth in subscriptions for the famine relief fund for India. Listed contributors include Rev. T. H. Youngman $5, Rev. A. D. Fraser $2, Mayor Fullerton, Lewis Kreidler, A Boer Sympathizer, C. E. Vermilyon, Jos. Harker, J. J. McDougall, and Jos. Wayman with small amounts.
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India
T. H. Youngman
A. D.D. Fraser
Arnerdsee Eer
Fullerton
Lewis Kreidler
C. E. Vermilyon
Jos. Harker
J. J. McDougall
Jos
Wayman
Wreck Cleared as Omaha Restores Rail Service
Omaha officials dispatched a special train from Sioux Falls after a derailment. Engineer Bishop fixed the engine enough to bring the combination car onto the track, then the engine and train were sent back to Sioux Falls for repairs. the accident may spur changes to dangerous switching practices.
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Omaha Road
Sioux Falls
Bishop
City Council Rules Veneer Walls Violating Fire Ordinance
The city council resolved that outer walls must be solid brick iron or stone or other incomburbible material. If S A Scallin builds a veneered front it will violate fire ordinance No 151. City Attorney Spangler supported the construction but await ed council view before action.
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S. H. Scallin
Main Street
Spangler
S. A. Scallin
Van Alstine for Mayor Nominated by Municipal Reform Party
The Municipal Reform party filed its certificate with City Auditor Smith to nominate J. B. Van Alstine for mayor and James McKinley for police justice with Benj. Morse for city justice. No treasurer candidate named. Aldermen to be chosen by ward committees later. The petition had over one hundred signers. twenty signatures filed. The Van Alstine supporters skipped the caucuses.
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Municipal Reform Party
Smith
J. B. van Alstine
James Mckinley
Benj. Morse
Symbols of Success and Health Warnings
The piece warns that neglecting health leads to disease as Symbol s of success fade. It stresses the stomach as the center of vital power and claims Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures stomach and digestion problems, boosting strength to withstand the struggle for success.
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Doctor Pierce
Frank Merkcle
Independence
Jackson Co
Dr. Pierce
Battle Courage and Animal Nature in Battle
The Chicago Times Herald argues battle courage and brutality share the same source. It states open combat frees the animal in man, overriding civilizing influences, with bravery and aggression often allied in the heat of war.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Duke of Norfolk earns first coin in life
A past royal tour led by the Duke of Norfolk showed his kind efforts for strangers. In Rome an exhausted woman asked him to fetch a porter and a cab, giving him sixpence in gratitude, noting it as his first earned coin.
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Duke of Norfolk
Rome
Flag symbolism in military history and surrender gesture
The nation's flag stands for sovereignty and is shown in army and navy battles. Striking the flag means lowering national colors as a symbol of submission to opposing forces.
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