Fulton county voters weigh nine month school term
In Fulton county Georgia on February 27 1902 voters decide whether to extend the public school year from five to nine months for districts not yet offering full term. The measure aims to standardize education across cities like Atlanta East Point and Hapeville and to reduce inequities caused by tuition funded schooling.
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Fulton County
Atlanta
East Point
Hapeville
Georgia
Chatham
Bibb
Richmond
Candler
Glenn
M. L. Brittain
Fulton
Protest over misrepresentation in northern aid drives
Editors denounce southerners asking Boston and Milwaukee readers to fund a school for poor whites. They argue gifts are really patriotic obligations and urge fact checking before charity. Also feature reflections on Santos-Dumont and early aviation comparisons, plus notes on Philippine policy and political skits.
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Boston Herald
Boston
The
Herald
South
Milwaukee
United States
Blair
Georgia
Commonwealth
Republicans Dodge Clear Philippine Policy Debate
Washington February 26 Special. Republican leaders in Congress plan no definite declaration on Philippine policy this session to avoid risking party fate in the next election. Some seek permanent retention with self government, but the majority prefer a temporary stance until peace is restored. The Bacon amendment outlines a future move to transfer sovereignty after stable governance and independence for the islands. A Schley sword debate stirs Senate canvassing as to presidential influence and possible resolutions. Governor Taft secures floor privileges for future Philippine governors in the House.
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The Consent of the Governed in Philippine Legislation
The pendency of Philippine legislation sheds new light on government by the consent of the governed. The doctrine extends beyond literal terms, as the republic’s founders did not confine themselves to strict language. The piece argues for broader suffrage to reflect true consent.
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Dewet
Philippine
Republic
House Sends Philippine Tariff Bill to Conference
Washington February 6 The House voted to non concur with service amendments and sent the Philippine tariff bill to conference. Democrats sought to reduce duties to 75 or 25 percent of Dingley rates and to relinquish sovereignty claims. Most amendments failed. final concurrence with Senate amendments authorized conference. Adjourned.
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House Today
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New York
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Tennessee
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Philippine Islands
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Taft speech on Philippine needs and policy shifts
Taft urged a 75 percent tariff reduction on tobacco sugar and hemp and called for higher permanent military post funding. He criticized occupancy abuses and advocated more American teachers and guaranteed bonds for friar lands to secure low interest rates. Roosevelt dismisses Alaska judge Noyes after Taft entrance gate ruling drama. A congressman laments disconnection from colleagues while funding his household in Washington.
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Taft
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Civil Service Coverage for Bureau Employees Expanded
Conferees reach agreement on a bill creating a permanent civil service for government office staff. All employees except unskilled laborers come under civil service rules, with future appointments limited to permanent posts. Director earns 6000 dollars yearly, chief clerk 2500, four statisticians and four division chiefs added. Cotton statistics bulletins to be published weekly from Sept 1 to Feb 1 each year.
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Houses
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Philippines Troop Reduction Planned to About 32000
Washington reports Secretary Root has ordered a gradual pullback of United States forces from the Philippines. About 13000 troops from 1899 arrivals will be sent home first, with a final effective force near 3200 by completion, and no major withdrawals until new U S deployments arrive.
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Root
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Philippines
Chaffee
United States
Eight Hour Day Proposal Sees Employer Opposition in House
Washington February 6 The proposal to limit government work to eight hours a day faced strong opposition from major employers. A G Dinkey general superintendent of the Homestead steel works argued the limit would harm both employers and employees and disrupt government projects. He supported longer shifts for key armor plate production and cited satisfactory Homestead labor conditions under current practices.
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Labor Committee of the House
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Homestead
Letters From The People And Public Notices From 1902
A page of letters and civic notices includes a Young reader asking why Police Matinee news isn’t in every issue, calls for a juvenile asylum discussion urging quick organization, and citizen comments on primary date timing advocating August for voter participation.
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Guerry
Water Constitution
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