Supreme Court Backs Foraker Act Port Puerto Rico Not Foreign Territory
The Supreme Court issued rulings on insular cases, holding Porto Rico not foreign territory and upholding Congress power to tax island commerce. De Lima and Downes decisions split the court, with opinions ranging across the treaty era and the Foraker act. Justices Brown Harlan Brewer Peckham led dissenters. Goetze and Crossman tied to duties on Porto Rico and Hawaii. Crowded courtroom watched closely as rulings defined U S relations with its islands.
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United States
Philippines
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New Orleans
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Harlan
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McKenna
Goetze
Porto Rico
Crossman
Dooley and Armstrong
Insular policy sustained by Supreme Court ruling
Solicitor General Rich outlines that the court upheld the insular policy, finding that the cession of Porto Rico and the Philippines made them domestic territory under Congress control. The Constitution does not automatically apply to ceded territories. governance and regulations remain at Congress’s discretion. The same logic extends to the Philippines under the Spencer act.
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History making decision sparks imperial debate in New York
Frederick R. Coudert Jr comments on the De Lima ruling as history making and extending implications beyond Porto Rico to Hawaii and the Philippines. He says the decision implies no colonial status for territories under the US flag and treats all such lands as integral parts of the Union. Charles Adams notes the risk if the Foraker act is upheld, warning Congress could discriminate against ceded countries.
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New York
Frederic R. Coudert, Jr
de Lima
Downes
Supreme Court
Mr. Coudert
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Great Britain
Charles Frederick Adams
Coudert Bros
Congress
Legal challenge to Dingley tax on Porto Rico goods
The text notes 15 percent duties on Porto Rico goods under the Dingley tariff, viewed as legal, with Downes cited as a test case after the Foraker act’s passage. It frames duty collection as central to the dispute and implied constitutional questions.
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Porto Rico
Downes
Bryan comments on insular cases decision in brief
William J. Bryan notes the insular cases ruling seems to support Republican and Democratic positions in parts but will not judge its impact until he reads the full text. The remark comes as he travels through Lincoln Nebraska on May 29.
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William J. Bryan
West Superior
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Matt J. Johnson Co
W. D. Arkins
Strike Situation Unchanged Report From Toronto
President OConnell of the International Machinists association said there is nothing new in the U S strike situation. Special conferences of the administrative council of the national metal trades would be held in Chicago followed by talks between striker and employer representatives to seek an adjustment.
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Ont
O’connell
International Machinists’ Association
United States
Administrative Council of the National Metal Trades
Chicago
First Trouble at Legation Gates Sparks German American frictions
The United States legation guard at Peking reports a minor clash with German officers and soldiers over gate control at the Forbidden City. A German officer drew a sword, a German sentry fired a shot wounding a German soldier slightly, and the American sentry was arrested as Major Robertson investigates. Officials downplay the incident, noting language differences and no war department report yet.
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Mummy von Schwartzenstein
Count von Waldersee
Ameran
Forbidden City
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War Department
Presbyterian General Assembly Adopts Confession Revision
Philadelphia May 29 By unanimous vote the Presbyterian general assembly approved the special committee on the revision of the confession of faith. Rev Dr James D Moffat chaired the amendment that won consent. Moderator Minton led a prayer of thanksgiving as 640 ayes were tallied. New York will host the next meeting.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
James D. Moffat
Minton
Special Committee On Judicial Commissions
General Assembly
Louisville
Danville
New York
Charles A. Dickey
Committee On
Evacuation preparations under way for Peking
In Peking the ministers meeting focused on non indemnity affairs while a settlement appears near. Military authorities move toward evacuation in early autumn with two German battalions sailing to Tsing Tau and British transports ordered. Count von Waldersee plans to depart mid June. Emperor Kwang Su instructs agents to ready palaces for court occupation after troops leave.
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Peking
Tsing Tau
Count von Waldersee
Emperor Kwang Su
Mistook Wife for Burglar. Man Shot Wife in Sleep Walking Episode
In Louisville on May 28 F H Rison shot and killed his wife Katie Richardson, thinking her a burglar. Police say Mrs Richardson may have been walking in her sleep. Rison was paroled by the coroner.
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F. H. Rison
Katie Richardson
Machinists Strike Hits Cahill Typewriting Plant
In Washington May 24 the Cahill Typewriting company shut down as all 30 machinists employed there walked out, marking the first sustained effect of the strike in the city.
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Washington
Cahill Typewriting Company
West Point Cadets Dismissal Maintains Secretary Root Stance
Five cadets dismissed from West Point remained advised by Secretary Root that his opinion stands unchanged after a day at the War Department. Hawley and Senator Cockrell pressed for a hearing, but the secretary upheld the court martial findings for Cadets Vernon and Perry. Dinner invitations prompted the cadets to depart, excusing themselves. In Minnesota, settlers at Sparta react to Judge Sanborn's Isl and Lake land decision with disappointment and foresee a regional boom from iron ore, a new saw mill, and employment for pit crews.
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Academy
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