Supreme Court ruling on Chinese citizenship and Hawaii annexation
The 1890s opinion held that birth in the United States did not automatically grant citizenship to Chinese natives under the fourteenth amendment, impacting suffrage as Hawaii joins the U.S. This decision, linked to Wang Kis Ark v United States, may affect tens of thousands of Chinese residents and their future rights as territories become states. The report notes potential educational and resident restrictions and the pending Newlands resolution shaping eventual citizenship and voting rules.
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Hawaii
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Dri Scott Cuss
United States
United Retangipelindt
Wang Kis Ark
Court of
Te Anwed
Ma~ Watlan Islands
Supreme
Tae Wall
Jrlands
South Carolina and Mississippi Harbors Slavery Debate
The article discusses the evolving status of slavery in South Carolina and Mississippi, urging an end to the existing system in Hawaii and arguing for swift action once the lands resolution is adopted. It notes that only a few problems remain to be considered after the resolution.
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South Carolina
Massissippi
Hawaii
United States
Newlands
Crows Fight A Turtle In Chesapeake Bay Area
In Chestertown Maryland Benjamin Rustives reports a dramatic scene where many crows attack a large snapping turtle. Crows dive and peck while the turtle drags water to drown potential prey. A crow trapped by the turtle was rescued by a passerby, who released it and ended the scene.
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Chestertown
Janes
Benjamin
Marslag
Rast
Soldiers Benefit Concert and Dance at Hamilton Hall
The Soldiers' benefit concert and dance at Hamilton hall on Friday night features Attorney General L Boyle opening. Admission is 45 cents, with funds to aid the Ewenty scemma Kangas' raiment at Paris Church. Prof Woods orchestra and all performers offer services free to aid Kansas soldiers.
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Hamilton Hall
L. ©. Boyle
Parls Church
Wood
Special Santa Fe rail tour departs July 4 from Kansas
N. E. A. SPECIAL train leaves various Kansas units via Santa Fe on July 4. It departs Kansas City at 7 p m and arrives in Chicago next morning. Pennsylvania Nos carry riders east of Chicago. The trip includes Alleghany Mountain scenery and the Gettysburg battlefield ride from New York. Apply to W C Garvey for itinerary and rates.
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Kansas
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Chicago
Pennsylvania Noes
Allenbay
Ierse Echoe
New York
Gettya- Fs
W. C. Garvey
Washington
Special 4th of July Rates V for Missouri Pacific One Fare
Special one fare round trip within 200 miles offered July 2 3 and 4 return by July 5 at minimum 60 cents. Excursion to Buffalo and Saratoga via Lake Shore Southern Ry. Promotions praise low cost travel with dining cars on Santa Fe Route. Advertising copy notes old papers for sale and electric fans cooling venues.
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Missouri Pacific
Buffalo
Saratota
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
P. Humphrey
T. PA
Kansas City
C.K. Wilber
A. G
PAL
A. J. Smith
Cleves
Electris
Diphtheria Fears Rise at Camp Richmond Amidst Illness
San Francisco dispatch reports 150 sickest yet at Camp Richmond driven by diphtheria fears and measles. Four cases in Minnesota regiment raise alarm while vaccination reduces some risk. Army life notes, including soldiers' access to Catholic tent services, new Manila white duck uniforms, and a guard-line anecdote.
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State Journal
San Francisco
Kansas
Harry Pepper Paweht
Leedy
Nut
Minnesota
Clark
Col. Funston
Philippines
Elliott
Comneyville
Examiner
Fils
Sehney Kel
Tennessee
Fowshr
Mirs
Mnel
Teutonic Guard
Wisler
Col. Little
Ufe
Clift House
Arizona
Towers
Chiree
Topeka
Camp life and transfers at outpost post
Details from the camp describe a hearse for a young Moon and a lumber wagon burial team. Soldiers send much of their earnings through money orders while families pursue transfers to Montana and Minnesota regiments. A Honolulu report notes food plans for 6,000, plus a rooster mascot and disciplined drill under Lt. DeFord and E W Ellis.
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Young Moon
Banks
Sebrook
Montana
Prisco
Topeka
Chase Cole
Springstead
Minnesota
Honolulu
Pavia
Young
Afr. Smith
Smith
de Ford
DeFord E. W. Ellis
Spanish Fleet Sighted Near Suez Affects Philippines War Plans
A Madrid dispatch notes Admiral Camara's fleet en route to the Philippines via the Suez Canal. The arrival is seen as signaling possible German and Austrian support to Spain once sovereignty in remote Philippine islands is asserted. Sagasta weighs international and dynastic factors before deciding whether to recall the sect.
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Luzon
New York
Madrid
Camara
Suez Canal
Philippines
Germany
Austria
Spain
Manila
Carsara
America
Sagasta
Senate Bill Bans Liquor Sales on Federal Property
Washington June 29 The house committees on alcoholic traffic reported favorably a bill to prohibit sale of intoxicants on reservations and in buildings controlled by the United States The report calls the measure elaborate vigorous and widely supported and says the government should not engage in liquor traffic even in immigrant stations soldiers homes military posts or other federal buildings including the capitol in DC and reservations housing such buildings
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Washington
House
United States
Capitol
District of Columbia
Shafter Reports List of Americans Killed at La Quasing
Washington June 29 Major General Shafter reports via cable from Playa del Este Cuba the official list of Americans killed in the battle of La Quasing on the 24th instant. Names include Private Otto Krupp Corporal Alexander Llenos Privates Emil J Bjork Jack Berlth Peter H Dix Gustave Coll Jesse K Stark Corporal William T White Privates George Doherty E Leggett Captain A K Capron Sergeant Hamilton Fish Tilden W Dawson Private William J Ervine and others. Engagement totals show 964 troops involved across First Cavalry Tenth Cavalry First United States Volunteer Cavalry and support units. SHAFTER Major General
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Washington
Corbin Hes
Shafter
la Quasing
Playa del Este
Basquic
Cuba
United States Army
First Cavalry
Otto Krupp
Alexander Llenos
Emil J. Bjork
Jack Berth
Peter H. Dix
Gustave Coll
Jesse K. Stark
Tenth Cavalry
William T. White
First
United States Volunteer Cavalry
George Doherty
E. Leggett
Marcus B. Russell
Harry Hearnoe
A. K. Capron
Hamilton Fish
Hamilton Fish and Private ‘Tilden W. Dawson, ‘Troop L; Private William J. Ervine
First Volunteer Cavalry
Ger
First District Populists Short on Candidates for Nomination
The First District Populist convention will be held in Holton on Friday with no clear nominee. Senter declines, Clemens declines, and fusionists fail to win David Martin. John H. Atwood refuses and A. J. Bollou may seek the nomination, former candidate two years ago. Also note Major Geo. P. Lehriven sails to San Francisco as military secretary to General Merritt.
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Holton
Dim Senter
G. C. Clemens
David Martin
John H. Atwood
A. J. Bollou
Merritt
Atlanta
Geo. P. Lehriven
Department of the Gulf
Wesley Merritt
Iust Hight
San Francisco
New Cadiz Fleet Formation Revived by Queen Regent
Madrid reports a decree to form an auxiliary division at Cadiz including the Alfonso XII, Joaquín del Pelayo, Ciudad de Cable and Meteoro ships. Pembess Steam Laundry handles dyeing to keep colors from fading. Omaha Exposition features a Santa Fe fast train from Topeka at 4 55 p m arriving Omaha at noon. Great Rock Island Route runs four daily Topeka departures. Modocs fate: no hearing Friday at Hamilton. admission 25 cents.
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Madrid
Omaha Exposition
Santa Fe
Topeka
Omaha
W. C. Gervey
Great Rock Island
Hamilon
Weather Bulletin Reports Good Corn Prospects Across Divisions
Weather Observer Jennings reports a warm week with showers in two eastern paths and one western shower. Eastern division shows favorable corn, some rust damage in central counties, oats and wheat progressing. southern counties report rust injury and near total crop failure in some areas. Middle division notes rust damage and good yields, corn growing rapidly, grass fine for hay. western division records warm week, field work strong, hay crops developing, rye and oats drying.
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Jennings
United States Weather Bureau
Climate and Crop Service
T. B. Jennings
Zirdie Clack
Osage
Hye
Women Tour Denver Delegates Depart for Mountania Excursions
Denver hosted 2000 club women in blue badges as they departed for mountaineering trips. Notable parties led by Mrs Glora M J Parson and Mrs Nora A Gridley traveled toward Pike's Peak and Glenwood Springs to attend receptions and the Utah Woman's congress in Salt Lake City. A private car tour to Silverton impressed many, with prominent attendees including Mrs Alice Ives Breed and Mrs Esther Osgood. The Federation named Miss Margaret Evans education chair and planned an added art department.
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Denver
Mountania
Pike's Peal
Manitou
Colora
Midland
Glenwood Springs
Nora A. Gridley
Chicago
Rio Grande
Salt Lake Cty
Utah Woman's Congress
Salt Lake City
Marshall Pass
Gunnison
Edward Stolber
Silverton
Alice Ives Breed
Boston
Edward Longstreth
Philadelphia
C. P. Barnes
Louisville
Philip Moore
St. Louis
Annie Laws
Cincinnati
Cornelius, Stevens
Esther Osgood
Barnacles a blessing prevents vessel demolition and mine danger
The Panther from Guantanamo Bay arrived to resupply with seven Spanish mines recovered from Guantanamo Bay. Barnacles covering the mines and propeller debris prevented movement and a potential explosion, saving the Marblehead and the Texas from damage.
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New York
Panther
George C Rieter
Guantanamo Bay
Cota
Bay of Guantanamo
Texas
Oldest Pennsylvanian Patrick Higgins Dies at 117
Scranton reports Patrick Higgins died aged 117, reputedly the oldest man in Pennsylvania. Records confirm birth in County Londonderry, Ireland on November 1, 178?. his father died at 110 and mother at 107. Newfoundland should be part of any U S Canada deal, says premier Sir John Winter. Secretary Bliss approves $24,000 yearly for each state and territory to support agricultural and mechanical colleges for the year ending June 30, 1599.
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Scranton
Patrick Hasgins
Pennsylvania
County Londonderry
Ireland
Higgins
Newfoundland
London
John Winter
United States
Cansda
Agricultural College
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Bliss
Commissioner of Education
Weather Indications for Kansas Forecast
Chicago June 28 weather bulletin notes partly cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday with chances of local thunderstorms, cooler Thursday, southerly winds. North Kansas may see thunderstorms tonight with cooler conditions expected Thursday.
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Chicago
Kansas
Booler
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