Supreme Court Divided Over Porto Rico Tax Status
The U S Supreme Court handed down opinions on insular affairs, notably the Downes and De Lima cases, ruling on duties and the status of Porto Rico. Justice Brown delivered the majority in both, with vigorous dissents from several justices. the court’s stance shapes future U S relations with its possessions.
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White
McKenna
Kay
Distinction on Porto Rico Status Across Time
The two opinions argue Porto Rico remained U S territory after acquisition. no duty could be collected until Congress set a method for revenues. Once Congress outlined collection, the plan was binding, showing Congress authority under the cen- tral power.
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Porto Rico
Congress
A Cross Clerk Is a Rarity In Public Service
A fragment describes a young woman cashier enduring daily strain and pain with a rare calm smile. It notes fatigue from back, side, and headaches and remarks on irritation when exposed to persistent glare and nerves under stress.
Insular decisions favor government on Porto Rico and Philippines
Solicitor General Richards said the Supreme Court upheld the insular policy, holding cession made Porto Rico and the Philippines domestic territory under Congress control and not automatically subject to uniform duties. The Dingley Act does not apply to goods from Porto Rico, now domestic territory. The president may govern the Philippines under the Spooner act as needed.
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President and Cabinet React to Insular Cases Victory
In Sidney Nebraska on May 28 the president and his cabinet received official word that the supreme court had decided the insular cases in line with government contentions. They expressed elation over the decision, though they had not doubted the outcome.
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Presbyterians to Dispose of the Question of the Confession of Faith
The Presbyterian general assembly adopted the special committee’s report on revising the confession by a unanimous vote. Dr. James D. Moffat supported an amendment to present a brief nontechnical statement of faith for submission at the next assembly, but not as a substitute for the confession. New York to host the next assembly. Separately, word came of Professor George D. Herron’s marriage to Carrie Rand in New York, and a 200‑man strike near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, over piecework terms, declared off. Lawson will charter the Independence to a member of the New York Yacht Club for trial races of the cup defender.
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Lawyers in Trouble as Supreme Court Seeks Contempt Arrest
Des Moines Iowa May 28 The Iowa Supreme Court ordered the arrest of John Jamieson and J H Seales Butler county lawyers who must appear to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt They represented the defense in Jamieson vs Jamieson a suit to enforce a will of a farm to a son The lower court ruled for the plaintiff and the Supreme Court affirmed The lawyers bitterly claimed judicial bias against country lawyers and said they filed a rehearing petition to expose an unjust judgment.
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One Cent Owed Postmaster Settles Becket Fee
Toledo reports a former Richards Station postmaster owes one cent. after a clerical error the department collects it to balance accounts. Other items note baseball rains in Chicago Milwaukee and Detroit, a 15000 barrel oil strike near Beaumont, and resignations of Tillman and McLaurin in South Carolina.
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Admiral Sampson May Seek Voluntary Retirement
Washington report says Admiral Sampson may request voluntary retirement due to health concerns, with naval circles noting his possible action as of May 28.
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Six Men Die as Overturned Schooner Sighted Off Port Washington
A large three-master overturned schooner was seen near Port Washington with no ship identity learned. It is presumed at least six men perished. The H. Hackley of Milwaukee is confirmed safe, after wreck reports near Sheboygan.
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Milner to Return as South Africa Overseer After War
Lord Milner will resume his post in South Africa after the war. Chamberlain praised Milner's future policy seeking cooperation between British and Dutch communities. Parliament faces a slow session with few measures beyond the Crown demise and budget bills.
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Prince Oukh tomsky: Chinese fatalism and German retreat
New York May 28 Prince Oukh tomsky president of the Russoe-Chinese bank discusses the Chinese, their view of Germans, and potential actions after the legations crisis. He says the Chinese despise all Westerners equally and foresees evacuation to the hills with a small guard if the wet season forces relocation.
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Valparaiso City seeks receiver for waterworks plant
Valparaiso asks circuit court to appoint a receiver for the Valparaiso City Waterworks company and to appraise its property as the city seeks to purchase the plant. The suit targets Knoll Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago and William Johnston as trustees. In other news, Turkey rescinds a ban on entering typewriters after embassy protests.
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Smith Kills Self After Family Strife in Mishawaka
Thomas Smith a 27 year old from Sturgis Michigan shot himself in Mishawaka Indiana after his wife Stella Johnstonbaugh refused to return to him. He had abused his wife and child and provided no support. He confronted her sister’s home requesting an interview and then killed himself in the street near the sister’s residence.
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Final vote on Platt amendment in Cuban convention
Havana reports the Cuban constitutional convention will hold a final vote today on the Platt amendment after debates led by Tamayo Portuonde and countered by Sanguily and Berrel. Conservatives predict a 17 to 11 outcome in favor. In Chicago, Matthew J. Flynn dies after drinking 23 bottles of champagne in one sitting, ending a career in vaudeville and burlesque management.
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Market quotes and stock prices advance across sectors
Chicago Bon d Trade notes mixed swings with oats gains and hogs firm. Cattle and lamb futures show varied bids, while pork and beef markets price around midweek levels. East Buffalo and St Louis reports list receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep.
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Seventeen Dead in Richland Mine Dust Explosion
A Dayton Coal and Iron mine explosion killed twenty one white miners at the Richland mine near Dayton. Bodies recovered, relief gangs at work, lamp caused blast. Previous Richland mine disaster claimed twenty eight lives. Also reports a Great Northern freight train collided with a dynamite car near Tacoma.
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Bright Young Schoolboys Storm Bluffton High Hall
Bluffton High School students denied graduation staged a Saturday night disturbance in the assembly hall. They damaged seats, walls, and belongings, leaving a note on a professor's desk. Authorities hold names of most participants and expect arrests.
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Feud Splits Skihagen Area as Stueffmacher Arrested
In Skihagen near Evanston La a feud between factions led by Samuel Stueffmacher and Kelley has turned violent with horse mutilations harness damage and a thigh wound to Kelley. Stueffmacher is under arrest on assault and property crimes tied to a long land dispute.
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Multiple incidents ripple through coastal and global events
The Gadsby and Frank Palmer collided off Sandy Hook and reached New York. New York’s Central Federated Union endorsed a rapid transit tunnel strike. Edward Beaveleugh shot Inez Leonard then killed himself in Key West. The Sultan of Turkey awarded Columbia’s Charles E Munroe the Order of the Medjidje. A Chicago train fatally struck two year old William Mather. Rev. Ed Fleming of Calvary Presbyterian Chicago denied attempting to kiss his housekeeper from the pulpit. The American guard at Peking fired on soldiers amid a tense standoff.
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