Supreme Court Upholds War Revenue Tax
The United States Supreme Court rules the war revenue law constitutional as applied to stock exchanges and live stock yards. Justice Peckham states Congress may tax existing trade facilities and related transactions, treating the tax as an excise rather than a direct tax. The decision impacts scalping and fees on major exchanges, notably Chicago Board of Trade, and signals broad tax reach across commercial markets.
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German Official En Route to the Samoan Islands
Dr Solf newly appointed head of Samoa municipality arrives in Washington at the German ambassador's request to discuss Samoan affairs with Secretary Hay. He will stay a few days to confer with state department officials amidst ongoing London Washington talks on the Samoa settlement and the scope of the high commission's authority.
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Complications In Joliet Municipal Campaign
In Joliet the municipal race pits Col Fred Bennitt and John B Mount for the Republican and Democratic tickets. Rumors say Mayor Sebastian Lagger may run independently after a Republican convention showing he held 23 of 56 delegates, Bennitt led on the first ballot with 28. Lagger declined to run.
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Woman Kills Husband After Violent quarrel and threats
Chicago reports Joseph Brown died from stab wounds delivered by his wife Clara during a family quarrel. Brown had beaten Clara and threatened her with a butcher knife. she seized the knife and struck him as he moved toward it. The couple’s struggle included kicks and stabs, leaving five fatal wounds.
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Altgeld Hope Drives Chicago Mayoral Ballot Clash
Chicago voters face a tight mayoral contest among Harrison Carter and Altgeld with no pre election poll. Altgeld could swing result by approaching 100000 votes. Harrison supporters expect re election. Carter backers foresee Altgeld induced Republican defection aiding their candidate.
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IOWA IS OUT OF DEBT STATE FINANCES SUCCESSFUL
Des Moines reports Iowa will be debt free by April 20 with no interest warrants outstanding. Officials praise the fiscal record as the state government owes no borrowed money after November 1899 and vows to maintain a debt free status without raising taxes or issuing negotiable paper.
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Various 1899 Midwest Reports And Incidents
Market notes from Chicago show Haas closing steady at 3.65 to 3.90 and cattle steady with Reeves cows and heifers around 2.4 to 4. Entertaining items include a Loomis man found dead at his farm near Lake Ripon Wisconsin and a Buffalo woman detaining a drunken Indian on the street. Des Moines opens its first Union Railway Station with banquet and speeches for 200 guests. Uncle John Reed of Seymour marks his 100th birthday. Milwaukee notes Elizabeth Plankinton pledging 100000 for a YWCA home, pending site approval.
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Strike in Ishpeming Mines Prompts Union Lineup
A union delegation compelled eight timbermen at the Cleveland Lake mine to march to union headquarters. Miners cheered the unionists while Finlanders resisted, signaling possible trouble. Union plans to stamp cards for underground workers may draw company intervention.
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Chicago Swedish Tribune editor dies of diphtheria
Andrew Chaiser editor and publisher of the Chicago Swedish Tribune is dead of diphtheria. Snow storms sweep the west and northwest since Saturday. A proclamation from President McKinley is expected by week’s end declaring the war with Spain ended. Dr Richard Garnett notes about 2,000,000 books in the British Museum.
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Livestock market figures from Chicago and major cites
April 3 reports show hogs receipts about 82 000 with varied prices from 2.65 to 3.92 for packing lots and 3.60 to 3.70 for roughs. Cattle receipts around 14 500 with steers at 4.80 to 6.35 for choice, and sheep lambs at 3.50 to 6.00 for westerns and lambs. East Buffalo quotes reveal dull cattle demand, hogs steady to firm, and mixed lot prices across stockyards. St. Louis wheat and corn futures mixed with notes on oats rye and barley at regional markets.
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