Supreme Court Rules Beckham Victory in Kentucky Governor Case
The United States Supreme Court dismissed the writ of error in the Kentucky governor case favoring Governor Beckham for want of jurisdiction. Chief Justice Fuller authored the majority opinion, while Justices Harlan Brewer Brown and McKenna issued strong dissents on parts of the ruling.
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Harlan
Jusmes Brewer
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McKenna
Court Limits on State Election Contests and Due Process
The court discusses state jurisdiction in election contest cases, urging states’ exclusive control over officer qualifications and elections. It notes Kentucky’s handling, with some justices dissenting, and cautions the federal judiciary should intervene only where provided by the Constitution and due process. The piece ends with a metaphor about a young rooster reaching the top of its ambition.
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Tribunal of the People
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United States
Disapproval echoes in Senate over Boer envoy issue
Washington May 21 The Boer question dominated a senate session as Mr Allen's resolution to admit Boer representatives to the senate was debated. Senator Davis urged laying the measure on the table amid claims the envoys traveled and spoke to sway American opinion. The motion passed 26 to 21 with a list of yeas and nays.
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Joyful Kentucky Polls Contested After Supreme Court Ruling
Fire bells rang and crowds demonstrated in Frankfort as news arrived that Democrats won a Supreme Court ruling, setting a fierce gubernatorial contest next November under the Goebel election law. Beckham may seek the Democratic nomination, with Taylor as Republican nominee, amid calls to rehear.
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Associated Press
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Commonwealth
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Taylor
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Strike Ends, but Union Rift Persists in Philadelphia
The fourth week of Philadelphia building trades strikes yields a partial settlement. Allied Trades Council still treats Brotherhood carpenters as nonunion and aims to disrupt their ranks while carpenters refuse to affiliate. Plumbers also end their two week walkout after wage talks fail, with workers returning to jobs.
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Street Car Strike Settled in Berlin by Mediation
The Merlin Rada street car strike in Berlin ended after mediation by the dure gomaater. Workers accepted offers for more frequent wage increases and the highest scale was reached, marking a compromise solution to the labor dispute.
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Associated Press
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Directora
Mafeking Relief Reported Amid Boer War Dispatches
London reports no peace overture from President Kruger and no immediate communication from him. Milner confirms Mafeking relieved May 17 by a 2500 man force under Col Mahon, while Johannesburg defenses advance and rail disruptions delay German set pieces. Lord Roberts notes delays from sabotaged rails and continued operations for transport and hospital trains. Official mood remains cautious with no imminent peace though relief alters strategic focus.
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Plague Measures Ordered in San Francisco Harbor
Washington directs Dr. Kinyoun to assume control of bubonic plague suppression in San Francisco as Chinese residents resist inoculation. The embargo on Chinese departures remains and Chinatown business stalls as merchants close doors and deny the disease.
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Sugar refiners raise refined state grades five points
New York May 21 The American Sugar Refining company boosted all grades of refined state sugar by five points except coarse granulated and extra fine granulated. Soft sugar orders are at Saturday's full prices. Undelivered balances expiring May 31 are canceled except for items 1 2 4 and 16 Arbuckle Brothers and the Doesener advance. The rise is said to reflect firm raw sugars and the bubonic plague in San Francisco.
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Veterans Receive Additional Pay After Camp Turvey Stay
Madigon Wisconsin May 21 Spanish war veterans received 2500 in extra pay from the government for time at Camp survey before muster in and after their pay ceased. Each private gains 16.96, non commissioned officers about 20, and officers about 100.
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Boers to Be Heard At Unofficial Oval Office Audience
Washington news recounts that three Boer delegates met Secretary Hay unofficially around 2:20 pm for about an hour. The talks were informal with no credential submission in advance and may lead to a later, unofficial reception by the president.
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Cleveland Telephone Strike Demands Eight Hour Day
About 425 linemen and 30 telegraph workers in Cleveland walk out for an eight hour day with no wage cut. They currently earn 8 50 and toil ten hours. company offer of a ten hour day is rejected. Strike underscores citywide labor unrest among utility workers.
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Clark Case Advances in Senate Extradition Debate
Washington May 21 The Clark case moves forward as the Lodge plan to continue the service in cities with contracts was adopted by the Senate by 88 to 20. Senator Hoar later introduced a bill to address the Neuly extradition case in the series.
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Associated Press
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Senate committee takes no action on Neely extradition bill
Washington May 2 Assailed by press the senate judiciary committee discussed a proposed extradition bill concerning Neely. The session was informal, the bill had not been introduced, and no action was taken. Districting and committee members were not named in the readable text.
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Cuban Scandal General Appoints New Director General
Washington May 31 The postmaster general has suspended Director General Rathbone and named Fourth Assistant Bristow acting director general of posts in Cuba.
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Washington, D. C
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Bristow
Cuba
President nominates several federal appointments
The president sent nominations to the Senate including M. Chandler of Ohio for marshal of northern Ohio, Jon E Foote of Arriba Col for register of the land office at Huge Col, William R Edwardes of Farego N C for receiver of public money at Circle City Alaska, and Thornwell Viney of South Carolina for a post at Ranen France. The article adds unrelated social commentary about appearances and debt.
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Deadlock in Methodist conference delays bishops vote in Chicago
The Methodist general conference in Chicago debated itinerancy limits and postponed further bishop elections amid a deadlock. Missionary bishops for southern Asia were elected amid lengthy exchanges on pastorate time limits and balloting totals.
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Payne proposes sine die adjournment and eight hour bill
At the session opening Mr Payne of New York floor leader of the majority offered a joint resolution for a sine die adjournment of congress on Wednesday June 6. The eight hour bill passed 151 to 44 and Gardner moved the veto of the bill to prohibit interstate commerce in convict made goods.
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New York
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Wok Among the Colored People at the General Assembly
The morning session of the Presbyterian general assembly in St Louis heard the report of the board of missions for freedmen and consideration of the Westchester overture. Rev Trumbull Lee outlined the year’s work, with criticism of a Carnegie Hall remark on emancipation.
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Governor Taylor Not Surprised by Court Ruling in Kentucky
Governor Taylor arrived in Louisville from Frankfort and learned the decision at the custom house. He planned to return home in Butler county but missed his train. He said he anticipated the ruling and noted it was against him, stressing renomination would depend on the will of the people.
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Deeiston
Associated Press
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Frankfort
Custom House
Butler County
Chicago Canal Case Ordered for Oral Hearing
The drainage canal case affecting the Chicago river to St. Louis was ordered for oral hearing at the next term of the Supreme Court in Washington DC on May 21. The matter concerns the Chicago River drainage and its relation to the St. Louis water route.
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Associated Press
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Quay Wins Try Gain for Senate Announcement
Philadelphia May 21 Senator Quay has announced his candidacy for re election to the Senate. The women who are born to command always get married.
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Senate
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Transit strike disrupts St Louis streetcar service with new lines opening
In St Louis on May 21 transit crews restored several lines amid a labor strike. Union men arrive to replace strikers but many return home as committees influence some to resume. New service resumes on Boston Avenue One and Grand Avenue. Easton Avenue and Vandeventer lines reopen. A shooting near Tower Grove One injures Martin Zika, who dies. Conductor Farley and Patrolman Drake are arrested pending investigation.
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Omro High Defeats Oshkosh 9 to 1 In Saturday Game
The Omro high school team defeated Oshkosh 9 to 1 at Barstow Field on Saturday. Walters pitched five innings for Oshkosh while Powers and Larrabee paired for Omro. Oshkosh added six runs in the ninth after Omro led 21 to 12, and Omro plans to face Williams Business College next Saturday at Oshkosh. The Omro Horticultural Society issues 500 premium catalogs for its sixth annual chrysanthemum show to be held November 14 to 16, 1900, in Magente hall.
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Not Yet Brought Action Over Lake Winnebago Arrest
Dispatch from Chilton Wis says John J Hanby of Stockbridge involved in the April 28 arrest on Lake Winnebago plans to sue wardens who fired a bullet into his leg. John W Hume in Stockbridge says his firm has not yet been retained though discussions occurred.
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John J. Hanby
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Lake Winnebago
John W. Hume
Hume, Dellerich & Jackson
Storms in Chile Disrupt Bridges and Traffic
Severe storms lasting three days in Santiago have destroyed several bridges and halted traffic. Congress will reconvene on June 1 to address the damage and ongoing disruptions.
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