Supreme Court Upheld Tariff on Porto Rico Goods
The Supreme Court decision confirms a tariff on goods imported from Porto Rico into the United States with no opinion on U S exports. Solicitor General T Richards described the ruling as a broad victory for the insular policy, framing it as aligning with government objectives while leaving some questions to Congress and future statutes.
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Porto Rico
U.S
Washington
Twichards
Department of Junstice
Supreme Court
Mutt
Paris
Mide Porto Huo
Philippines
United States
Porto
Comslon
Biro
Dumorth
Sperlane
Supreme Court Insular Cases Decision Analyzes Foraker Act Rulings
A Boston or New York era report reviews the Supreme Court insular cases decision on the Foraker Act and Puerto Rico governance. It notes the ruling largely upholds presidential and administrative authority over territories, while some provisions are found unconstitutional. The dispatches discuss implications for tariff collection, territorial laws, and possible political repercussions.
Court adjourns as Supreme Court breaks for term
Washington May 23 after a brief adjournment the United States Supreme Court recessed until October. The session focused on formal dispositions of cases including matters from the Philippines and other export issues. Several items failed to gain attention and will be carried to the next term.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Courtroom Scene Describes Reading of Opinions
In the United Court chamber reporters noted intense tension as opinions were released. The crowd was described as sparse with no notable numbers or spectators visible in the room. Continued on Sixth Page.
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New York Muay
United Biter
Sioux Indians Arrive Peacefully for Glen Island Exhibit
A 46 member Sioux party armed and marching through Chicago today moved toward Glen Island New York for a summer exhibit amid police fear of a Potawatomi lake front raid. Officers dispatched to prevent riot found the visitors peaceful and departed.
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Chicago
Glen Island
N. Y
LELAND FORCE MOVES OCCUPY NEW GOVERNMENT BUILDING
The pension office swarmed into the second floor of the government building with Cyrus Leland dubbed queen among officials. Filing includes United States district court clerk, land commissioner, and others moving to the third floor Wednesday amid old residents’ grievances and potential clashes.
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United States Pension Office
Cyrus Leland
United States
Marstal
Leland
United States Land
Georre W. Fisher
Moor
Fighter
Bwlid
Vote Redrawn at Republican Primaries for County Convention
Voters face a decision at the Republican primaries this Saturday on whether to adopt a county convention. The party leadership favored continuing the primary system after agitation argued for a county ticket nomination by convention. Rumors linked Shawnes county politics to a potential convention move, but the outcome hinges on the direct vote of the people.
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Caprestion Glin
Talks On Fairs Move To Special Commercial Club Meeting
The Commercial club will hold a special meeting on Wednesday evening June 22 to discuss the fair and street fair issues with a large attendance expected. The meeting will be at the hall on the fourth floor of the Knight and Lane Security building. Promoters and merchants will discuss best methods to attract enterprise to Topeka while reading several letters and offers. The session aims to boost Topeka's prospects and attract investors and exhibitors.
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Commercial Club
Wilk
Knight and Laine of Security
Seventh
Kandss Avenue
Circus Topeka
Topeka
Opeka
Badges Will Sue Col Sar Fomiges Claim for Payment
Col Sar Fomiges declares intention to sue Hughes city committee over disputed debt for storerooms. He asserts payment is due and seeks legal remedy to recover alleged funds.
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Col Sar Fomiges
Hughes ci
Campaign Finance Dispute Over Meeting Room Rent
Early in February officials moved to open a session for the city election campaign. Secretary A. Daver rented a room at Veole Binek for fifty dollars and later thirty five paid. balance remains unpaid. Mayor Hughes was notified ten days ago and local attorney is to settle amicably. no response yet from the mayor.
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Brand
League
A. Daver
Joe
Fulmsnent
Hughes
Loral
Presbyterian assembly heated over revision committee chair ruling
In Philadelphia the Presbyterian general assembly debated minutes, committee roles, and the election of Dr. Minton as chairman of the new revision committee. Debate centered on whether the standing committee on vacancy and supply should be permanent, and on reconsidering motions about Yeon and Nicholls.
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Philadelpha
Presbyterian General Assembly
J. D. Moffatt
Dickey
Moffatt
Pla
Acabe
Hersien Johnson
James E. Moffatt
Cumberland
Molerstar Minton
Subert N. Wilson
Csty
Tiratere
General Assembly
Mina i
Sithae
Hov
Robert F. Sample
Assembly
Sample
Remminder
Roberts
Pattor
Hing
Presbyter Milord
Serratta
J. Niccolls
St. Louis
Siectine Moderetor Minton
Niccott
Minton
Nicholls
W. D. Crockett
Canton
Des Moines Assembly Shuts Out Masons in Creed Vote
In Des Moines the United Presbyterian Church general assembly adopted the judiciary committee report on creed changes by a close 83 to 8 vote at 2 30 this afternoon. The action interpreted to forbid admission of secret societies to the church, according to delegates.
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Des Moines
General Assembly of the
United Presbyterian Church
Judiciary Committee
Parthone Delon
Taxable Property Farrows Shawnee County Assessments
The Shawnee county assessors reports from Topeka township and others list marriages births and deaths alongside detailed property values. Rosayille shows cattle hogs horses pianos and personal assets. Monmouth and Tecumseh townships record totals for horses cattle mules sheep and machinery with values and counts. Soldier Tecumseh Monmouth cases include mortgages notes and stocks. Dover Auburn Williamport and Dover townships show livestock counts, farming implements, wagons, gold and silver watches, and total property values with casualty and birth totals where noted.
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Shawnee County
Topeka
Wright
Rosayille
Dan
Amd
Silver Lake
Hornes
Meshoken
Soldier Township
Tecumseh Township
Liege
Monmouth Township
Williamaport
Auburn Township
Planos
Dover Township
Iim
Piceuita
Fragmentary 19th Century Tax Ledger Totals and Life Events
The record lists a range of items with uncertain spellings and figures including property values, marriages, births, cattle, watches, pianos, and mortgages. Notable entries include Mission township property estimates, various livestock counts, musical instruments, and totals for property, mortgages, and deaths.
Rivals to Churches Debate Secret Societies at Assembly
Des Moines May 22 United Presbyterian general assembly opened at 10 o clock. The judiciary committee debated admitting members of secret societies to the church. Rev RG Campbell urged an amendment saying the action should not imply exclusion of other members. Various ministers argued for and against the report with concerns about secrecy and influence on church membership.
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Des Moines
United Presbyterian General Assembly
RG Campbell
College Springs
Iowa
Cathy
Atin
Campbell
A. Grier
Committee On Judiciary
J. Hi. Medersen
Pittsburg
Judiciary
J. M. Wallace
J. B. Ross
Ohio
President McKinley Arrives in Otate with Handshakes
In Council Bluffs Iowa on May 28 President McKinley’s presidential train reached Otate at 1 20 am. A crowd cheered as the president appeared on the rear platform. Mrs McKinley received a bouquet of American Beauty roses from Omaha schoolchildren and the president shook hands with hundreds as they passed the car. Mrs McKinley’s condition was noted as improved and the president thanked the train crew before departing toward Council Bluffs and the Chicago and North Western line.
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Council Butts
Otate
Omaha
McKinley
Otmaha
Ogden
Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwe
Weather and population notes from Melbourne and Chicago
Observer Jennings muses on rain chances for Deronation Day while a weather map is studied. A forecast hints at showers if the low passes, with warmer west portions and a fair night ahead. Melbourne census putsAustralasia population at 4,550,651, up 740,706 since last count. Chicago temperatures and weather indications list major city readings and a Kansas forecast for tonight and Wednesday.
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Jennings
Thorp Buttolph
Rocky Mountains
Kansas
Australasia
Melbourne
Austra
Tonia
Chicago
New York
Boston
Washington
Cire Minne- Spolls
St Touls
Old Rebel Yell United Confederate Votteraus Mert in Memphis
A Memphis encounter centers on a motion or event tied to Confederate supporters in the city. The brief notes involve a named group and a public setting, indicating local discourse or gathering without detailed context. No further specifics are provided in the fragment.
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United Confederate
Confederate Veterans Gather for Memphis Memorial Event
Historic gathering in Memphis as veterans of the United Confederate Veterans open sessions led by Gen George Woden and Governor McMillin. The program includes a Jefferson Davis monument tribute, a formal dedication, and a welcome address by J.B. Gordon amid ritual marches to the Confederate hall.
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Memphis
Tenn
United Confederate
George Woden
Aemphis
Wood
Jefferson Davis
Beauvoir
Ming
J. Win. Jonen
Techmond
Pemyer
Gordon
McMillin
Tennessen
Tata
Tenes
Cseng
Jefferson Duvie Monu
Cooper Wes Roene
Uae
Gordan
Tre
J.B. Gordon
Satie Gordon
Gontat
Leo Priepenied
Gorden
Louk
Veterana
Thesis Gailor
Geo. Patterson
Meaypbis
Peeters
Chem
Forrest
Ted Pete
Feadyre
Ulbtlam Wemi
Abe Gotmmlat
Jasties J Bewn
Igweliburg
Ternesme
Regents Move Toward Shifting State Normal President
State Normal Regents meet to discuss removing President Taylor as rumors spread that F Lasreben of Staforit will join the board. A committee plans to visit Fort Hays and nearby agricultural colleges while a successor at the Normal is anticipated.
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F.& Lasrében
Staforit
Board of Regents
Svernialacho
Mriperia
Lasrebee
Haye City
Boards of Regents
Agricultural
Fort Hays
Peilita
Larribes
Tayresienatior
Resperria Novaial
Isgie
Thie Caer
Aberita “Taylor
At Tote Eothen
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U. S
Othiehs
Frederick
Deitma
Dellina
Gmetmuniitt
Philiprons
Hawaii
Great Britain
Foraker
Congress
Emarcs Ralime
Griggs Kew
Aml
Doris Tatiemes
Lesialatow
Aeraneag
Ali
Indianapols
Pelitica
Bryan
Lincoln
Naotes
Tribune
OLICY
Mass
Supreme Court Yestunday
Concludan Aas
Aubrame Court
York
London
Standart
America
Sunu
Graphc
Crete
Washinton
Ptr
Nuids Tiiy Court
Imperialimna
PARTY
Lake Front
Pension Office
Federal Building
DR. Minton
New Presbyterian Revision Committee
Masons
U. P. Church
Jonah
Mission Township
Ullver
Saanean Petaeta
Hinths
Westher
Gen
John 5. Gordon
Sons of Veterans
Mold
Taylor
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