Supreme Court Weighs Porto Rico Philippines Status
Attorney general and counsel for Porto Rico and the Philippines argue before the Supreme Court on citizenship and constitutional extension. Edward Perkins cites Dred Scott and territorial extension cases while Justice White probes birthright and Indian status. Harmon cites Philippines case details about a Diamond ring seizure and questions of tax and sovereignty.
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Perkins
Mr. Harmon
Pepke
Philippines
Griggs
Assiociated
Washington
United States
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Mr. Perkins
Emmil J. Pepke
Chicago
Independence and treaty rights in the Philippines
The article discusses the treaty between the United States and Spain making the Philippines part of the United States. It asserts U.S. government authority over Filipino citizens and limits on local power, emphasizing constitutional backing and citizens’ protected rights under U.S. law.
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Justice White
Perkings
Mr. Perkins
United States
Ale Perkins
Spain
Philippines
Meine
Philip
Boers Raid Cape Colony Divides Forces Across Colony
Describes Boer raids at two points in Cape Colony with one column near Philippstown and another crossing the Orange River toward Cradock. General Macdonald engages them twenty miles west of Burghersdorp as the invaders retreat toward the Orange with a warm reception anticipated.
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London
Cape Colony
Cape Town
Muail
Philipstown
Colesberg
Kimberley
Orange River
Owendanl Stroom
Bethulle
Burghbersdorp
Cradock
Macdonald
Burghersdorp
Arbitration and Conciliation Debate at Conference
The Chicago meeting on arbitration and conciliation closed with a clash between Samuel Gompers of the AFL and Hugh H. Lusk of New Zealand. Gompers urged compulsory arbitration, while Lusk warned of its dangers and detailed New Zealand practices. Resolutions later stated compulsory arbitration is not presently a practical industrial reform.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Hugh H. Lusk
New Zealand
New
Labor
Mr. Lusk
America
Gompers
Luskupain
Arbitration Court of New Zealand
Mr. Gompers
Zealirider
Lusk
Arbitration Board
Imerithi
Sword's Point
Amoria
Strulke
Committee On Resolutions
Shipping notices from ports and arrivals reported
A crowded wire of ship movements lists arrivals and destinations in New York and European ports. Vessels arrive at Plymouth Boulogne Rotter dam Moville and others with sailings to Hamburg Rotterdam Bremen and Glogow.
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New York
Hotterdam
Kntterlim
Bouthwark
Antwerp
Bullamptons Majestic
Liverpool
Kalier
Wiuamt Castle
W.p
Lain
Bremen
Rotterdam
Butedam
Bourlowe
National Guard Inspections Set for Early 20th Century Dates
Adjutant General Stewart issued a general order announcing that most units of the National Guard of Pennsylvania will be inspected between February 13 and May 15, with exact dates designated by brigade commanders.
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Proca
Harrisburg
Stewart
Venmylvania
Cayal Tree
Court at West Point hears testimony on Booz hazing case
Military court of inquiry at West Point reviews charges of brutal hazing linked to Oscar L Booz who died in Bristol. Witnesses deny brutality noting only corrective drills, while cadets recount Booz as unpopular. Hearing expected to span most of the week with resumed sessions tomorrow.
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Associated Press
West Point
N. Y
Military Court of Inquiry
Bristol
Military Academy
Oscar L. Booz
Academy
Brooke
Bates
Claus
Dean
Boos
Whitaker
Kellar
O. N. Tyler
Mooz
Tyler
Booz
Boog
Altoona
John Breth
Roos
Military Board of Inquiry
Samuel J. Breth
J. 2. Hicks
Breth
John
Narrow Gauge Road Will Be Widened
Exclusive wire from The Amistadot Mien reports preliminary work has begun to convert the Montrose line from narrow to standard gauge. The 28 mile line connects Tunkhannock and Montrose, county seats of Wyoming and Susquehanna, and was recently absorbed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
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Tunkhannock
Montrose
Wyoming
Susquehanna Counties
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Amnesty Bill Adopted by Deputies After Night Session
Exclusive AP report states the chamber passed an amnesty measure after an all night session. The law covers offenses tied to writings, public meetings of wine relations, and disruptions in the Almera institute, plus issues from the Drewtie occupation. About thirty three deputies were absent.
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Associated Press
Almera
Punish Lynchers, Exclusive Wire from The Associatedress
Fragmentary wire report condemns mob violence and calls for prosecution of those who lynch. Mentions Spencer County and state law, urging authorities to act against perpetrators despite public sentiment.
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Jothinapella
Spencer County
Moorish Government Settles Indemnity for American Murder
United States Consul reports the Moorish government has paid 5000 indemnity for the murder of American citizen Macus Bagagula in Morocco. The case centered on Mo roish failure to arrest attackers, with prior denial citing non Moorish officer involvement. The Navy planned a show of support to back the consul's demands.
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Washington
United States
Gommere
Navy Department
State Department
Morocco
Curse of Combination In Industrial Commission Testimony
John Carbutt a gelatine dry plates and film maker testifies on capital combination in photography supplies. He describes Eastman Company’s overseas paper control and pressure on dealers to sign exclusive agreements. Folwell discusses tariff effect and the American Woollen company formation with non union labor dominant.
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Philadelphia
Industrial Commission
John Carbutt
Clarke
Curbutt
Eastman
Eastman Company
Germany
Intel
General Arist Comany
General Arisin
Wwentay
Chirke
Nuthin BB. Folwell
Folwell
American Woollen Company
Dr Taft Dies at 65 After Cancer of Throat
Dr Charles R Talft of Mount Vernon New York aged 65 dies at home from throat cancer. Born in New York City he served in the Union Army medical corps during the Civil War and was in Ford's Theatre when President Lincoln was shot. He aided Lincoln and remained with him until death. He later retired from the army about fifteen years ago and leaves a widow and three children.
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Lincoln
Associated Press
New York
Charles R. Titt
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Taft
New York City
Union Army Medical Corps
Washington
Might Booth
President Lincoln
Infantry clash near Tonisigan Cebu forces clash
Lieutenant Herbert Sbvans of the forty fourth volunteer infantry with fifty men attacked an entrenched position at Tonisigan inland of Cebu. The Americana had three men wounded while the enemy suffered twelve killed and many wounded.
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Manila
Dec
Herbert Sbvans
Forty-Fourth Volunteer Infantry Regiment
McKinley Attends Vol umbia Theater Box Party
Exclusive AP report from Washington notes President McKinley as guest of honor at a private box party at the Columbia theater. Comptroller and Miss Fawes hosted to view Gan Toy, the Chinese English musical comedy produced by the Augustin Daly Company.
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Asociated
Washington
Mre
McKinley
Fiowor
Volumbia Theater
Comptrotter
Mim
Fawes
Gan Toy
Augustin Daly Company
Chinese Grocery Fire Damages Wing Wohn Chung Co
A fire damaged Wing Wohn Chung and Co Chinese grocery and tea store on Mell Street this afternoon. There was no insurance, and the cause of the blaze is not yet known.
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New York
Wing, Wohn, Chung & Co
D& Mell Street
Obituary notes quiet services for the deceased
A small private service was held at the house for the deceased with only family and close friends present. The publisher and editor was mentioned in a brief wire report from New York dated December 18.
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Asoilated
New York
Dswald Obtemlorfer
Bhaate Zeitung
Tung Fuh-Siang Named Dictator in Peking Crisis
A Pekin dispatch reports Tung-Fuh-Siang has seized dictatorial power and controls imperial troop movements. Allies urged to widen military actions as arsenals at Hankow and Shanghai remain open and Chinese ammunition continues to flow. Britain’s note changes gain support. Russia and Japan back the move. US stance unclear, joint note expected soon.
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Tung-Fuh-Sang
Hankow
Shanghai
Tung-Fpuh-Siang
London
Dec
Great Britain
Pekin
Daily Mail
Russia
Japan
United States
America
Weather and World News Roundup Amid City Notes
Morning weather shows fair conditions and light winds. National civil service reform league activity noted. Local crime tallies and political commentary from Lackawanna County and West Point reported. International reports include Chile and the Philippines with tensions cited. Labor news and regional updates headline the local section.
Train Robber Barnes Dies With Wounds in Swamp
Channing G F Barnes dies in a swamp near New Orleans after a gang hold up the Illinois Central Chicago Limited. He dies from two gunshot wounds and self-inflicted throat cut with a hunting knife. Authorities linked him to the Wickliffe express raid and escape attempts in St Louis and Chicago.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Channing B. Barnes
Chicago Limited
Illinois Central
Channing GF. Barnes
Wickliffe
Sky
St. Louis
Murray
Chinamen Arrested in Exclusion Case
Two Chinese men aged 22 and 21, Dee 18 Lee Din and Lee On Chung, were arrested in Burke Franklin County New York for alleged entry under the Chinese exclusion act. They testified they were born in San Francisco and visiting China. unable to be contradicted, they were discharged and departed for New York.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Dee
Lee Din
Lee On Chung
Burke
Franklin County
United States
Woodward
San Francisco
China
New York
Ex-Vice President Morton Sails to Italy for Winter
Ex vice president Levi P Morton sails with his two daughters Helen and Alice aboard the Euler Wilhelm III to spend the winter in Italy. The report notes another voyage of F Marion Crawford but worded as a separate item.
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Associated Press
New York
Levi P. Morton
Helen Amd
Alice
Mediterranean
Italy
Marion Crawford
Admitted to Bail After Jury Deadlock in Castle Case
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports El Parado Kun Do la Jease Morrison was granted five thousand dollar bail after a jury failed to reach a verdict on the murder charge involving Mrs. Olin Castle. Proceedings continue as the case moves forward.
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Associated'es
el Parado, Kun
Do la Jease Morrison
Mra. Olin Castle
Metzgar's Dual Life Ends in a Tragedy
Arthur Spear Metzgar, a Newark stained glass maker, shot and killed his reputed wife Elsie Dinsmore Metzgar in Hopewell and then fatally shot himself. The deaths occurred after Metzgar reportedly traveled from Newark to be with the actress, with contradictions about the woman's identity and marriage.
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Bedford
Arthur Spear Metzgar
Newark
N. J
Elsie Dinsmore Metzgar
Hopewell
Frank Davidson
Farmer Hopkins
Metzgar
Huntingdon
Meitzgar
A. Carruthers
Albany
N. Y
Metgrear
N.C
Annie Carruthers
Pearl Street
Buffalo
Alfred Metzgar
Metazgar
Central Avenue
Metzgar Ars
Lynching Reported After Murders at Arcadia Boat
The Belle of the Bends reports a murder and robbery at a trading boat near Arcadia Mississippi. Two Negroes from a nearby levee camp killed a white boat owner, his wife, and baby, then robbed the craft and burned it. They were later recognized, arrested, and said to have confessed to a mob.
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New Orleans
Lake Providence
Arcadia
Miss
Service Postponed in St Paul’s Cathedral
Exclusive wire from The Associated Proas in London reports the contemplated thinkspive ing service in St Paul’s Cathedral, tied to Lord Rahortia’s return from South Africa, has been postponed to defer a general thanksgiving until operations in South Africa end.
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London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Rahortia
South Africa
Pittsburg Dee Strike Ends With Wage Concession
The marine engineers strike started four weeks ago ended as the coal combine conceded the wage advance and agreed to rehire all former workers but refused to sign the union demanded scale.
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Pittsburg Dee
Coal Combine
Foraker Praises Hay Pauncefote Treaty In Senate Debates
In Washington on December 1, Senate debates the Hay Pauncefote treaty with Senators Foraker and Morgan speaking. Foraker extols Secretary Hay as a gentleman scholar patriot and statesman while Morgan argues the treaty's case. The House spends the day on District of Columbia matters and weapons a bill to alter Pennsylvania Railroad terminal facilities and elevate tracks across the Mall. The bill faces filibuster but gains a recess until tomorrow to continue consideration.
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District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
Senate
Hay
Morgan
Penn Avenue
Friends of the Bill
Cable Break Wrecks Locust Spring Slope Cars
A cable at Locust Spring colliery in Shamokin Pennsylvania broke sending three loaded Mine cars down the main slope for 1000 feet wrecking the slope and striking the engine houses. Engineer EH Veith narrowly escaped injury and the crash destroyed the engine seat. About five hundred workers will lose their jobs for a week until the debris is cleared.
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Shamokin
Locust Spring
Peter Veith
Veith
Natalie Colliery Strike Ends in Shamokin
Exclusive wire reports with Natalie colliery ending after a week long stoppage. One thousand two hundred workers return to work as Shamokin Coal Company grants ten percent raise and reinstate several discharged miners. Non union workers get two days to resolve differences with union men, or risk discharge. United Mine Workers threaten to shut the mines again if non union workers refuse unionization.
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Shamokin
Natalie
Shamokin Coal Company
United Mine Workers
Deaths of a Day Chronicle Shared Figures Across Cities
A set of obituary notices records prominent deaths in multiple places. Ephraim Ingal, founder and leader in early Republican circles, dies in Chicago at age his, while Jonen Detwiler, Montgomery county citizen and former state senator, passes near Blue Bell aged 74. Mariner Wood of New York City and Associate Supreme Court Justice George C. Ludlow of New Jersey are also noted among other regional deaths with biographical details.
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Chicago
Ephraim Ingal
Republican Party
Ite Counesis
Philadelphia
Jonen Detwiler
Montgomery County
Blue Bell
New York
Mariner W. Wood
New York City
Prast
Herkimer
Cito
Supreme Court
George C. Ludlow
New Jeerey
New Brunswick
Ludlow
Hunterdon County
Huigers' College
Tow
Frederick A. Potts
Opp
Tad
Loch Haven
Dee
James Elizabeth Waggener
John Adama
John Quinny Adams
Ublt
Atlanta
Shurman
Gardner
Carlisle
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Gen. MacDonald
The
National Guard
Montrose and Tunkhannock Line
Associated Prep
DR. Taft
Associated
Mies
Mrs. McKinley
Ottendorfer
Tung
Associated Dress
Pall Mall Gazette
Cle Phalljpines
Porta Riew
General Carbondale News Department
National Civil Service — Reform League
Scranton
Crimveat
Lackawanna County
Lawal
West Sitanton and
Stibgelen
Gonnil
Northeatoon
Monevinia
Finntelal and
Commer Iil
GeneiTeil
Ho “Coxey
Labor World
Barnes
Sais
Associated Prose
Touists
Jesse Morrison
Pros
Associated Proms
Associated Proas
Foraker
Fense
MR. Hay
Prema
Bereals
Preas
Natalie Strhiee
Mie
Washington, Yee
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