Philippines War News and tariff talk in Topeka papers
The Topeka State Journal reports on continuing fighting in the Philippines and Aguinaldo's status marked by election results. It notes President McKinley’s stance on Porto Rico and the Philippines as U.S. territory, while discussing subsidies and arguments to promote foreign commerce and private ship subsidies vs direct investment in merchant vessels. Some opinion from New York World critiques subsidies as government borrowing and aims to boost ocean freight capacity.
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New York World
Veseele
Tnvktoes
Growing Island Trade Report From United States to Cubs
Estimates of 1900 exports show Cuba and Porto Rico lead gains with double and 50 percent increases respectively. Projections indicate the Philippines, Hawaiian Islands, and Samoan Islands will post major year over year surges, with total exports to these regions far above prior years.
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United States
Porthleo
Philippine
Fowallen
Sumietn Islands
Apparfont
Porto Rico
EB. Taureau of Atatistics
Porto Tice
Philippines
Intel
Tnlands
Cuba
Spain
Porto Fico
Samoan Islands
Debates on Duties on Port Rico and Philippines Goods
The Supreme Court faces cases on whether duties may be imposed on goods from Puerto Rico and the Philippines under the Dingley law. John D. Goethe & Co. imported beer tobacco from Porto Rico, contested as Porto Rico not foreign and inside U.S. territory, making the tax unlawful. Lower courts ruled otherwise, aligning with the fourteen diamond case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cie
United States
Scott Care
Porto Rico
Philippines
Mictsaton
Woods
John H. Gortsz
Maxuel Pepk
John D. Goethe & GL
Porth Rike
New York
Gocter & Co
United Graves
United
Port Rico and Philippines tax and citizenship status debated
The piece discusses possible Supreme Court decisions on whether Porto Rico and the Philippines remain under U S tax rules and whether inhabitants are U S citizens. It covers implications for duties, trade, and potential citizen rights including residence and voting, with reference to President Harrison remarks and constitutional questions.
The Inner Life of Visitors and Local Whims
A column from the Atchison Globe reflects on social foibles and small town seasonal quirks. It notes entertain visitors kindly, treats family quarrels over heat, and jokes about bashful country youths shopping plush cases, diamond gowns, and house keeping plans. It mentions a girl baby’s equality, church pledges, and a baker’s eggs valued at eight or nine dollars per dozen.
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Globe Lights
Atchison Globe
Pawned ring pledge and trial on path to success
A Chicago News paragraph extols acts of fidelity and conscience as a test of character. It frames pawned engagement rings as a pledge of love and notes that perseverance amid fatigue and ingratitude marks a virtuous man. The piece asserts a wife's acquiescence to her husband.
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The
Chicago News
Grinstead Faces Federal Postal Case in Leavenworth
Wathena editor Paul Grinstead attended a federal court hearing regarding a postal laws case. The indictment, issued last October in Leavenworth, alleges he wrote incriminating remarks on letters at the Troy post office while serving time in Duncan County jail. Grinstead denies the charges, claims political persecution, and notes a history of related lawsuits and appeals.
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Paul Grinstead
Wathena
United States
Grinstead
Crras Leland
Leavenworth
Troy
Pasves Alon
Daviphan
Kentucky
Cy Leland
Leland
Dix Wang
Old Court
Gripstead
Whder
Mr. Grinstead
Captain Grinstead
Wellington
Kansas
Philippines
Gurl
Judge Grinstead
Chronic Rheumatism Cured by Myetic Cure in Four Months
Indianapolis reader reports seven months of severe ankle pain from a sprain eased after using Dethans Myetic Cure. Within four weeks he could walk without a cane and two bottles cured more stiffness. He recommends the remedy to others with rheumatism. Sold by Swift & Holiday at 1 Indiana Avenue, Topeka.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Swift & Dolliday
Inanans Avedue
Topeka
Holiday Rock Island Route Single Fare Round Trip Sale
Holiday rates offer one fare round trip via the Rock Island Route to a destination within two hundred miles west ofMissouri and Chicago. Tickets sold December 22, 23, 24, 25 and 31, 1900 and January 1, 1901 with a return limit. Supplies noted at Furman and Sarisumas locations, stock and storage details referenced.
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Missonn
Stage talk and holiday plans from Louis James at Hotel Throop
Louis James speaks with a State Journal reporter in a Topeka hotel suite about the arrival of a new century for the stage. He comments on the rise of legitimate drama, the decline of shallow plays, and the growing artistic temperament in Europe and America while noting the James-Kidder company’s Topeka engagements and an upcoming Des Moines Christmas visit.
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Louis James
Vals
Commercial Club
Pitzhuen Lee
Kansas City
Tans James
Kennas City
James
Des Moines
Kebsan
Temps
Europe
America
Hamilton
James Kidder Company
Harpiston
Iis
Spisch
Elise
Asbland
Crissmas
Tamm
Topeka
Closing Arguments In Philippine And Puerto Rico Cases
Washington December 20 The closing argument in the Philippines and Puerto Rico cases was completed with a crowded chamber. Spectators filled the bar area while late arrivals sought seats, as senior counsel Charles H. Aldrich of Chicago spoke on the final act before the court.
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Washington
Philippines
Porto Rico
Gayments
Apis
Chartes H. Aldrich
Chl
Aldrich Defends Tax Authority in United States Case
Former solicitor general cage deliberates, arguing for constitutional uniformity in imposts. He asserts the Philippines remain part of the United States and challenges the notion of foreign status, citing Laningham vs Blake and the role of consuls under U S sovereignty. He frames the argument as adherence to the constitution and united territories.
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Cage
Mr. Aldich
England
United States
Aldrich
Marshall
Blake
Philppines
Spain
Philippines
Toreli
Philippine
Revolution Crushed in Caracas Divorce Case
Reports from Cubana on the Gulf of Cariao state Annie Butler Sled seeks a divorce from Zonn Butler in district court this morning alleging drunkenness and domestic turmoil.
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Caracas
Venexugis
Gulf of Cariao
Annie Butler
Zonn Butler
Home for Reed Baby In Orphans’ Care Debate
The Topeka Orphans home offered to take charge of the five days old child of W. L Reed left with J. C. Murray the superintendent. Legal and admission questions arose as six laws or rules prevented the facility from admitting the infant while officers were briefly away. Mrs Howell Jones secretary and board member and Mrs Josies acted upon the issue upon return.
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Topexa
Mra Howel Jones
Hue
W. L Reed
J. C. Murray
Children's Home
Bom
Tt City
Mra Jones
Kansas City
Mra
Josies
Gus
Paris Civil Suit Over Art Objects Between Wertheimer and Castellane
In Paris, December 2, the Charter Wertheimer case against Count and Countess de Castellane began in the first civil chamber. The dispute seeks 12,000 francs with the total transactions claimed at 6.5 million francs. Wertheimer alleges authentic antiques were exchanged for inferior forgeries, with further expert appraisal asked to clarify the items' value and restitution. The court warned of penalties for delay and preparations for possible further light on the case, with a judgment expected around Christmas.
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Paris
Wertheimer
London
Bont de Castellane
Countess de Castellane
France
Rott de Castellan
Han
Worsbolmer
Crete
China Crisis Deepens as Winter Strains Warned
A fragmented report outlines growing trouble in China with economic strain and political anxiety as winter approaches. Workers report fear and uncertainty while government measures endure amid foreign outbreaks and mounting domestic pressure.
Jones Will Stay. No Resignation Planned for Democratic Leader
Warkington, Dre 20. Sruntor Joren of Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic national committee, said there is no foundation for reports that he contemplates realigning the chairman. He stated he has no intention of resigning the post.
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Warkington
Dre
Smoothing the Way: Royal Marriage Proclaimed Amid Arrangements
A historical notice records the marriage proving of Queen Wil Neimina to Dakelenry of Maradenbus Sotrwerfin, with stipulations for support and an eventual grant if the queen dies. Engagement details mention Tat thee iene Eee ty She and Nr Nichola of Wew Fork, with Christmas suppers at Furman's.
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Wil Neimina
Dakelenry
Maradenbus Sotrwerfin
Manine
Sartoria
Welile
Grant Ratoria
Nichola
Furman’s
Fragmentary Sale Notice Offers Odd Details
Fragmented OCR reads a dated sale notice with unclear items and prices. Names, places, and precise actions are obscured, but it signals a local auction or sale event with costs near six cents per unit in incomplete terms.
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Topeka State Journal
Folume
Topeak
Eda
Baneas
Manent NP
Frank Pichardson
Enhaco Og
IMDBO
Aguinaldo
Bryan
Chiege
McKinsey
Harrie
Pip Rico
Lewyers
Flarrivon
Chicago
Lucan
Congress
District Court
Chicaio ‘Tribune
Vigor Cumhr
Rico
Philippine Islands
Ute Supreme Court
Feetzeight
Peper
Porto Hican
Porto Teo
Tslands
Philip
Goetee Yau
Supreme Court
Harrison
Prudent Society
Bette
Jess
Neighbare
Philadelphia Record
Dlub
Happines
Joax
Prust
Wige
Wiss
Gofrox
Gldbach
Slohbe
Christmaas
Ronstii
Ab Atchison
Beye
Jito Ayres
Rock Island
Furman
C. H. Morrison
Kansas Avenue
Hale Hamilton
Sonora
Avelivers Bhc
Moans & Myers
North
Kansas Ave
Reed Baby
Topeks Orphans’ Home
Pormen's
China
Odin
Jones
Netherlands
East Pires
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