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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1906
Page
1
The Supreme Court weighs whether Michigan roads must pay ad valorem taxes under a 17 percent rate structure. The decision tests constitutionality under the fourteenth amendment and state tax authority, with potential for further assessments and broader federal oversight of state taxation.
The Supreme Court opinion by Justice Day discusses the Chicago traction dispute, addressing jurisdiction, the Illinois acts chartering street car companies, and the city council’s consent required to use streets. It analyzes grants, contracts, and city regulation impacting long term traction franchises and the relation of state grants to municipal control.
A long legal fight ends with Road prevailing in a Supreme Court case. The decision upholds a major government power issue and awards damages to the plaintiff for breach of contract in Tlano County. The ruling affirms state authority and addresses transportation and supply matters related to cattle.
A cryptic report indicates a Wisconsin case involving Indian lands and state authority. Justice Hurlir dismissed an action urging state intrusion into reservations, with references to government duties and interior department oversight.
The Porto Rican court ruled that the words should be interpreted to mean lawful issue in a contested will. The decision favored the estate, with the mother’s claim for a share rejected. The opinion, delivered by Justice Votmes, upheld the court’s interpretation against the mother and affirmed the foster daughter’s death age factor.
The United States Supreme Court reviewed a Philippine divorce dispute over a decree against Esteban de la Rama and Aqueda de la Rina. It reversed a lower court finding of infidelity, concluding the man’s conduct in a letter did not prove guilt, while ordering alimony and costs.
Supreme Court decision affirms a civil service employee’s suspension while confirming prior rulings. The case stems from Wickersham’s discharge by the surveyor general, restoration, then dismissal, with subsequent claims for lost salary. The ruling addresses government employment discipline and due process.
The New York Supreme Court yesterday held that certain carbon electrode blanks used for electric lighting were dutiable as articles primarily composed of carbon. The court reversed a prior ruling, finding they are manufactured articles and not merely carbons for lighting, despite their similar function.
Henry Nevinson reports from London on the slave traffic to San Thome and Principe, detailing five year contracts forced labor, brutal capture, and the voyage of hundreds of slaves on crowded ships. He notes high death rates, the use of emigration committees, and the lucrative cocoa plantations driving demand. He argues British intervention is justified, citing past acts and a commitment to end the trade, urging action against Portugal’s legalized system.
Sigmund Reinach of Hoboken files mandamus in District Supreme Court against Postmaster General Cortelyou to require admission of the Wiener Chire Vienna as second class matter. He claims the publication meets all second class requirements and seeks a rule to show cause returnable April 1906. Attorneys A Bailey and Ivan Heideman represent the petitioner.
By order of the President the winter cruising by United States revenue cutters along the coast ended last Sunday. Treasury Department orders call for the cutters to stay ready for emergencies aiding distressed vessels until weather settles. Since December 1, 1905, cutters have cruised from Hastingsport Maine to Charleston and aided distressed shipping along the Atlantic seaboard. The Seminole, south of Hatteras, has been especially active and surpassed prior service records.
The Patent Office will issue 108 patents reissues trademarks labels and designs today as part of a week ending total of 317 patent actions. Officials say average values reach 158V8 with many weeks forecast to boost economic activity and reflect broader prosperity.
More than a hundred pupils from diverse Young Women’s Christian Association branches undergo week long exams set by the international committee. Courses include arithmetic electricity chemistry and other subjects with ten youths pursuing diplomas in chemistry the newest program. No cups are offered to honor top efficiency in Bible study.
Lotite Hawkins, a young woman described in court reports as a Negro, was convicted yesterday in Criminal Court No 1 before Justice Gould of murder in the second degree. The charge related to the drowning of her infant in the Anacosia River on December 28. Defense counsel signaled an intention to seek a new trial, and Hawkins was remanded to jail. Frank P Howard Seeks Divorce from Mabel C Howard.
A local bank urges careful savings and emphasizes the importance of the storage place for money. It touts its resources and facilities as the safest possible place for savings, inviting readers to investigate their services.
The American Federation of Labor lays out a program to force Congress candidates to answer questions before receiving a union label. Labor moves to boycott unclear candidates and judge lawmakers by past records, aiming to broaden political influence beyond manual labor. Gompers claims aims benefit the people and cites England as context. Leaders vow vigorous campaigns in districts with mixed party support and promise league backing to counter corporation legislators.
G W Bilackson obtained a permit for twenty four two story houses on Randolph street with total cost $4000. Joseph Hahn designed the plans and W E Speir Company has the contract. Building starts soon with market plans for early summer. Postmasters advise rural route mail to include former post office name in address to avoid misdelivery.
A Probate Court jury sustained the will of Mrs McKeever yesterday in a case before Justice Barnard. The document leaves the estate to three of her children while a fourth child, Mrs Walling, is left out. The testator stated arrangements had been made in her lifetime for the excluded child.
The Elphonzo Youngs Company was incorporated yesterday with the recorder of deeds. The company plans wholesale and retail grocery business in the city. Capital stock set at 20000. Incorporators include Amelia L Youngs Eiphonga Loungs BF Thomas C A Thomas Wilson J Thomas and Henry G Thomas. Fined for permitting gambling George McClellané of 1371 East Capitol Street was fined 20 in Police Court yesterday morning after a raid Sunday night.
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