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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1901
Page
1
In Washington on May 27 the Supreme Court ruled that the Porto Rico tariff tax violates the Constitution. The majority was by Justice Brown with Justices McKenna Shiras White and Iray dissenting. The decision holds imports from Porto Rico into the United States must enter free of duty.
Supreme Court Justice Brown delivers the opinion in the Fronthrenges case, holding that whether duties on imported goods from Porto Rico are levied as foreign or domestic taxes depends on Porto Rico’s status as foreign or part of the United States. The decision discusses Congress’s authority to govern territories, the nature of territorial status, and the implications for customs collected on imports from Porto Rico and other territories.
Washington May 27 Justice White dissented in the Downe case questioning the majority ruling on the Paraleet act and import duties. He warned of constitutional conflict over territorial status and powers to tax goods from ports of call within U S territories after the Foraker act. He asserted the court must avoid undermining the United States by overreaching federal authority.
Fragmented notice outlines several United States cases on duties and taxation after treaties and annexations. It mentions Gotten versus United Skate and Crass Wes the United Bistes, with references to levy validity and import duties following territorial changes. The text is garbled and partial but centers on fiscal law post annexation.
Justice McKenna filed a detailed dissent in the insular cases arguing the Porto Rico customs duties post ratification should be sustained and warning against discarding judicial opinion as dictum. He noted lack of clear precedent and urged affirming the circuit court while cautioning on broader implications.
The United States Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Brown, affirms the Foraker Act as the governing framework for Porto Rico. A dissent questions the Act’s validity and the duties collected after the Puerto Rican status took effect.
A World World special from Washington reports the Supreme Court ruling that the United States must govern Porto Rico and the Philippines as war territory until Congress acts. The constitution governs territorial possessions, Congress holds power to admit new states, and the Paris treaty did not incorporate the islands. The president’s powers remain within constitutional bounds.
Christian Stahl, a farmer from near Navarre, was murdered last night when burglars broke into his home and demanded money. They bound Stahl and his family, beat him until unconscious, then fled. his sister freed herself and alerted others before Stahl died after being freed. No clues to the murderers are given.
Philadelphia May 21 The Presbyterian general assembly adopted the revision committee report and chose Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York as the 1900 meeting site with Denver Milwaukee and Saratoga Springs nominated for future venues The assembly limited debate on creed revision to keep proceedings moving and considered establishing a supreme ecclesiastical court overseeing benevolent offerings and youth societies.
The report records the assembly approving a motion to increase the committee to seven and to add Dr. Minto as a member with appointed Pantecred members. Dr. Dickey’s motion also keeps two secretaries, with Dr. W. H. Roberts of Philadelphia remaining as secretary of the Bertin committee.
The presidential train crossed Nevada Sunday reaching Ogden at dusk. The route followed the Humboldt river through the Ruby and Wasatch ranges into the Salt Lake basin with snow clad peaks in view. Mrs. McKinley endured the high desert air with relief from a rare rainstorm while the party traveled to Omaha and Chicago, with officials greeting the procession in Ogden.
The presidential special reached Laramie at 10 10 a.m. May 5 and was due to arrive in Omaha at 5 a.m. the next day. Mrs McKinley rested well and Dr Rixey said she passed a comfortable night. The party stopped for water in Rawlins after the Sun.
New York May 27. Mount Vernon concerns secure control of numerous small cotton duck factories. The absorption plans reveal capital for the new company at 710100 in preferred stock and 14000000 in common stock. Preferred stock exchanges, mortgage bonds, and options for existing common stock are outlined amid heavy trading in cotton duck shares. Significant developments are anticipated at a New York meeting this week.
Holler makers strike in New York affecting Sabeoule and Wioox Bayonne company workers. About 20 employed, including machinists, riveters, and millwrights, strike for a shorter workday. Other workers at Fine works join in solidarity. nationwide tremble in industrial tensions noted.
District political stir erupts as Judge Monroe moves to Topeka triggering speculation on his resignation and succession plans. Rumors swirl about possible successors including Wilcoxson Pestana and potential gubernatorial appointments as Nash ville and surrounding counties weigh future control of the district. The move intensifies local maneuvering among county figures and lawmakers.
A narrative recounts Dully Scott, a figure in the Knights of Pything, attending a finance committee meeting in Nashville. A banquet deteriorates into chaos when a rusted hatchet appears as a threat, shocking attendees and drawing all eyes to Scott as tension rises amid the din.
A fragmented OCR tale describes a scene with a vaulting mirror, a frame, and a glass case in a museum setting. Officials discuss securing the items after a disruptive event as parts of a display are damaged and a theaterlike atmosphere is noted.
The document records Mrs. Lease's debts totaling $73.47 to New York Clipping Bureau and cites a bankruptcy petition with her address as 5? Fairmont Avenue. It names several creditors including FG Hoberson and W. Mucklow and references a money loan and a judgment from Theversher. The note mentions ongoing investigations and connections to a murder case in May.
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