Supreme Court rules Porto Rico a U S territory in Downes decision
The court holds Porto Rico is U S territory and that tariffs after the Paris treaty but before the Porto Rican tariff law apply to goods from Puerto Rico. The decision indicates the constitution extends over new territory when Congress so decides, with the government losing in several related cases.
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United States
Porto Rico
Porta Rica
Carrsponderts
Porto Hico
Congress
Gomez Defeated Amid Political Turmoil In Cuba Debate
Fragmented OCR text hints at a political confrontation involving Piatt amendment and Cuban factions. Names like Gomez and Tamaye appear amid references to votes, treachery accusations, and calls for retreat. The garbled lines suggest a controversial policy debate and partisan friction.
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Pete Potes
Joest
Eusapa
Tyread Ore
Corot
Amd
Reruneiomez
Yotead Arsleyst
Gomez Gooner
Moarabatew
Reb
Senom Khisev
Secret orders ban debated by United Presbyterian assembly
The United Presbyterian General Assembly debated excluding secret order members from church admission under Article M6. Dr McKittrick of Los Angeles urged against exclusion, warning it could cause greater church trouble, as opponents protested the report’s removal of the ban on organizations not inculcating Christless religion.
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SM Tell Priess
Othe United Presbyterian
Judeliry
Cl McKittrick
Los Angeles
Cal
McCreery
Pittsburg
United Presbyterian Church
Murderous assault shocks small town in Neverside
A woman named Annie Austin was found dying after a street murder in an unnamed town. Suspect Tong fled and police work continues as Victim Yaniv’s statements remain limited.
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Vaetima Wetman
Annie Austin
Pi Morderer
Tong
Pim
Bear kills three West Virginia children and is killed
In West Virginia, three Porterfield children aged 3, 4, and 7 were fatally mauled by a bear while collecting nuts near their home about twelve miles southeast of town. A rescue party later found the bodies and shot the bear, leaving parents grief stricken and childless.
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Job. W. Wva
Smeefal
E. P. Porterfield
Mary
Whie
Henry
President McKinley Farwell Ceremonies in San Francisco
The article details Mrs. McKinley’s departure from San Francisco after a two week visit. Mrs. McKinley, attended by a nurse, was escorted in a closed carriage to the ferry as crowds watched while police cleared a path. The President and party waved farewell from the platform as the train onward move was arranged with minimal delay.
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San Francisco
Washington
Physicans
Fron
Seoatt
Chikhiad
Dy Miney
Southern Pacific
Macket
East Street
McKinder
Ashe
McKinles
Riney
Gen. Shafter
Phelan
Uoeie
Krutschnitz
Fari
Ogden
Unalen
Pacifie
Yeato Otheran Ote
Tata
Mraha
Chicago
Chiragaoa
Northiwestern
Pennsylvania Road
Fraudulent 64 The Attorney Go fn a Thorough Say
A fragmented OCR item references a legal matter involving fraudulent activity and an attorney. It hints at a phrase Wild Cats and implies a thorough statement or defense.
Oil stock fraud probe targets four Texas companies
Austin investigators probe a wild cat oil stock swindle tied to four hunt firms operating in the Beaumont-Spindle Top district. The inquiry, led by the attorney general, aims to crack down on fraud in worthless stock sales and seeks criminal prosecutions for company officers. J. N. Page, a Georgetown investor, profited by selling land interests and aiding a syndicate in a deal totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Austin
Tex
al C. K. Bellis
Tns i
J. N. Page
A. Citisetrig
Georgetown
Spindle Top Heights
New Oil District
Page
Admiral Cervera predicts gloom for Spain in naval address
Admiral Cervera told the Naval Congress in Madrid that Spain faces fragmentation into small estates. He warned that naval interests should not dominate national policy, fearing Spain could become like the Italy of the Middle Ages.
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Cervera
Naval Congress
Madrid
Spain
Italy
Death of John B. Tanner Former Governor of Illinois
Springfield special reports the sudden death of John R. Tanner former Illinois governor at the Leland Hotel at 2 45 p m from rheumatism of the heart. Tanner aged 57 served in the Illinois Legislature and US marshal for the Southern District of Illinois and was a long time Republican leader. he leaves a son Col J Mack Tanner and a daughter Mrs John A Barnes. The obituary notes his battle record and political service. The piece also reviews a Northern Pacific railway history book described as Wonderland 1901 including chapters on Custer and the Little Bighorn, Yellowstone Park and Lewis and Clark travels.
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Springfield
John R. Tanner
Leland Hotel
Chicago
J. N. Dixon
Mr. Tanner
Clay County
Tanner
John Itiley Tanner
Warrick County
Indiana
Illinois
Ilinois
Senate
United States
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Republican State Central Committee
Cullom
Col
J. Mack Tanner
Fourth Infantry
John A. Barnes
Northern Pacific Railway
Northwest
Alfred Lenz
New York
Custer
Little Nig Horn
Montana
Northern Pacific
Yellowstone Park
Electric Peak
Lewis and Clark
William Bratton
Siskiyou Range
California
Sacramento River
Cape Nome
Alaska
Chas
S.pee
Sc. Daul
Minn
Extra Session Possible Over Insular Case Rulings
Cedar Rapids reports on President and cabinet discussing Supreme Court insular case opinions while traveling east. A De Lima decision could force refunds of duties on Porto Rican proceeds and possibly open Philippine imports until Congress convenes in December, risking revenue loss and prompting potential extra session.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Supreme Court
de Lima
Congress
Philippines
Porto Rico
United States
Commandant Joubert’s Burgher Force Battles Near Amersfoort
A Boer commando under Commandant Joubert attacked Bristaders near Amersfoort. Brits repelled the assault wounding Joubert and the magistrate. Reinforcements drove Boers back, with fifteen killed and fifteen wounded on their side. Gen Rundle seized Wheron’s Mill near Fouriesburg.
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Standerton
Transvaal
Q 8 ‘Mounted Infantry
Amersfo Registrate
London
Joubert
Wheron
Fairbanks Named Presidential Candidate by Indiana Republicans
Indiana Senator Fairbanks was formally announced as a Republican presidential candidate at Chicago as Indiana pledges solid support for his bid. Harry S. New, Indiana national committeeman, said the state will back Fairbanks and that his nomination would secure Indiana for the party at the next convention.
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Chicago
Fairbanks
Indiana
Harry S. New
New
Trouble at Pekin as German troops clash with U S guard
An American sentinel sheltered near the Pekin legation faced German officers and soldiers who charged at him during street repairs. A German officer drew steel, but the soldier’s bayonet halted the assault. The sentry was arrested for alleged misconduct as Major Robertson opened an inquiry. mixed German and American officials show tension over station control at the legation entrance.
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Pekin
United States
Legation Guard
Legation
Crermans
Chaurges
Arboriculture Society formed after dissolution of Indian Forestry Association
The Indian Forestry Association dissolved by vote and the International Society of Arboriculture formed with no charter members. Secretary John P Brown of the old group becomes secretary. The new body reports planting 1.5 million trees, involvement of 50 railway companies, seeds distributed, 38 thousand forestry brochures printed, and international interest from Australia and New Zealand.
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Vannersville
Indian Forestry Association
International Society of Arboriculture
John P. Brown
Australia
New Zealand
John P. Lrown
Indiana
King Edward in danger during Shamrock yacht race squall
During a yacht race the Shamrock YW owned by Sir Thomas Lipton was struck by a squall and partially wrecked. King Edward and many distinguished passengers were aboard as masts broke and debris injured several people. Lipton was hit on the head but not seriously hurt. The king remained calm and asked Lipton when they would sail again.
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Southampton
Shamrock YW
Sir Thomas Lipton
King Edward
Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
Texas oil boom yields new gusher near Beaumont
Special: Contractor Hamil Wrought In McFaddenwell No. 3 for J. M. Guffey Petroleum on McFadden and Weiss Ryle land. Oil spouted over the derrick then shut off. Heywood No. 1 came in Saturday night and is a magnificent eight inch producer. Tanks of 7,000 barrels capacity rapidly being set up for storage.
President's Views on China Indemnity Debate in Ogden
In Ogden the President and cabinet members discuss China's indemnity. They reject excessive demands by other powers and pledge no retreat. If others push ahead the U.S. will accept its current share while urging a fair outcome for citizens. The article notes European military needs influence the stance.
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Ogden
Utah
Washington
United States
China
Steamer Baltimore Founders Near Au Sable
The Baltimore foundered in Lake Huron Friday near Au Sable. Twelve of fourteen crew members drowned. Two men survived after hours in the water, rescued by the Columbia. Deckhand George McGinnis, one of the survivors, suffered a mental breakdown.
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East Tawas
Mich
Baltimore
Lake Huron
Au Sable
George McGinnis
China Accepts Indemnity Reduction Pact
Semi official reports in Pekin claim ministers agree to lower the Chinese indemnity to about 450,600 dollars. China is said to accept the arrangement, making reimbursement of expeditionary expenses by the powers practically certain.
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Pekin
China
Dowie arrested after coroner's verdict in Judd death
Chicago action follows coroner jury ruling John Alexander Dowie criminally responsible for Mrs Judd’s death. Judd, her husband, also arrested. Both released on five thousand dollar bonds.
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John Alexander Dowie
Chicago
Judd
Milner Raised to Peerage During Mingianed Visit
King Edward elevates Sir Alfred Milner governor of the Cape Colony to the peerage as he arrives in Mingianed for a vacation, signaling recognition during his stay.
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Edward
Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
Mingianed
Birthday of Queen Victoria Marked Nationwide
The Queen's Birthday was celebrated across England on Friday May 4 with closures of courts, schools, and government offices. Windsor rang bells and fired salutes as part of the traditional observance.
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Queen Victoria
England
Windsor
Most Remarkable Strike Shuts Pa Coal Mines
In Hittstop Pennsylvania a rare coal strike halted mine activity last week as drivers and breakers refused to enter Use workings. They demanded circus tickets for Wallace's elreas and walked off at noon, leaving ten thousand men idle.
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Hittstop
Pennsylvania
Wallace
Elreas
Threat to girl over 280000 cash demand in letters
Police seek writer of letters to Mary Shaw granddaughter of George S. Shaw of Cloquet Wis threatening to attack and blind her sister if 10000 dollars not paid. A man confronted the younger girl recently repeating the demand. she met him but he did not appear.
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Davenport
Mary Shaw
George S. Shaw
Cloquet
Wis
Bresci Dies in Cell by Own Action in Rome
Bresci, the assassin of Bing Humbert, died in his Rome cell by his own action. He hanged himself with ropes fashioned from his clothing. Anarchists in the United States dispute the death by own action theory and allege guard murder.
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Rome
Bresci
Bing Humbert
United States
A Slave Among the Seminoles Portrait of Hannah in Tallahassee
The account describes Hannah, a full blooded enslaved woman serving a Tallahassee family, detailing racial contempt and her role within the household. It recalls a 19th century incident when a camera captured her image during preparations for a feast, illustrating enduring stereotypes and the status of slavery among Seminoles and southern planters.
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Uncle Nam
Donwin
Tallahassee
Thannah
Hannah
Tlaumah
Tlannah
Billy Tram
Sai
Uncle
Fisherman recounts catching a large pike and a surprising discovery
A narrator recalls fishing on a river with Thad. A large pike, mismeasured at 300 inches and weighing two pounds, is found to be just skin and bones. Upon cleaning, a live five inch lizard is discovered in the fish’s stomach, still alive twenty four hours later according to Field and Stream.
Grain-Q the healthful grain drink to replace coffee
Grain-Q is promoted as a pure grain based drink that avoids coffee ills such as nervousness and sleeplessness. It promises nourishment and pleasant taste comparable to fine coffees and recommends it for both children and adults with a lower cost.
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