Democrats Use Fast Move to Pass War Revenue Repeal
In Washington on February 17 Democrats in the House secured swift passage of a rule to allow immediate voting on the bill repealing war revenue taxes. Leader Richardson orchestrated unanimous consent after an initial stormy debate over the proposed rule, catching Republicans off guard. The vote, 278 to 0, ended a contest seen as a major political win for Democrats and a strategic blow to GOP hopes for delay.
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Shey KI US OVER EAST Sloiti Best In That Sec Ton
The fragmentary text mentions Shey KI US OVER EAST and a lizard reference with 16éu and Biediwaive. Readable content is extremely limited and unclear. No verifiable events, names, places, or dates present to generate a proper news item.
Blizzard Strikes New York City in Fiercest Snowfall
New York City endures the blizzard of 1888 with snow piled drifts across streets. Cars, ferries, and trains suffer delays as crews clear main routes. Shipping halted, mail service disrupted, and traffic congestion worsens across Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Well Known Atlanta Postmaster Major Smyth Dies After Brief Illness
Well known Atlanta postmaster Major William H Smyth died yesterday at 12 45 PM at his Peach Tree Street home after a short siege with a severe cold that developed into grip Physicians were unable to explain the death He had served as United States marshal for Georgia and held various public offices in Atlanta including assistant postmaster and provost marshal His long service and city improvements drew widespread sympathy from friends and officials.
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Authority and Veto Clash Over Police Chief Move
In Atlanta the council approved an ordinance making the police chief head of the department by a 13 to 6 vote despite Mayor Mims veto. Key led the override push while Hill defended the mayor’s charter approach. Several aldermen criticized the single eye analogy and urged adherence to the charter as the measure advanced.
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Republican caucus lines up to study voting rights in south
Washington February meeting shows 86 Republicans voting on a resolution creating an eleven member committee to investigate election laws and voter rights. Debate stresses fact finding over drastic remedies with possible in Washington action, lacking a formal quorum.
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Cable Under The Pacific Minor Report Objects To Public Build
The minority report on the Pacific cable bill states private firm Commercial Pacific Cable Company will lay the line to Hawaii by November and extend to the Philippines within two years. Rates proposed are 50 cents a word California to Honolulu for two years, then 35 cents. California to Manila or China up to $1 a word. government messages prioritized. government may buy the cable at an unpraised value and government censorship may be imposed as needed.
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Disease in Indian Schools Sparks Senate Inquiry
Senator Turner introduced a resolution criticizing Indian schools for lax conditions tuberculosis and other illnesses among pupils, alarmingly high mortality, and sex intermixture lowering morality. The measure urges a full investigation by the Senate Indian affairs committee after noting inaction by officials.
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New National University Bill Introduced in Senate
In Washington on February 17, Senator Déboe of Kentucky, chairing the committee, introduced a bill to establish a national university in the United States. The measure outlines the creation of a central higher education institution and related governance.
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Coroner's Jury Orders Woman Held for Trial in Murder Case
In Fulton County Georgia on February 11 1902 coroner J R Stamps held Miss Mollee Bady Duncan for trial before a higher court for the murder of her husband Policeman James M Duncan. The inquest found sufficient grounds to suspect her guilt and a warrant was served at the barracks. Witnesses including Miss Bessie Shelnutt testified to the scene while Claude Duncan son of the dead man refused to testify per counsel. Continued on Seventh Page.
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Complex Weather and Local News Snapshot
Fall Tuesday and northwest winds set the scene with highs and lows noted, while Wednesday forecasts promise colder southeastern conditions. A series of local items follow, including a police chief’s veto override, a murder warrant, a postmaster’s death, and meters forcing water shutoffs for 300 properties. Grand jury actions, dispensary debates in Rome, and regional farming outlooks span from civil war veterans’ housing plans to international impacts, with political turmoil and a major snowstorm stirring in New York and Russia while labor unrest and political shifts ripple across Europe.
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