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February 17, 1931
The story of February 17, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On February 17, 1931, one archived headline reported: "BOATS FIGHT FIRE, SAVING CITY WATER; Hose Run From East River to Garage Blaze in 101st St. to Conserve Depleted Supply. FIFTY FAMILIES ARE ROUTED Seventy-five Cars Destroyed and Building Burned Out--Thousands Watch Flames." The archive note adds: E 101st St, 418-20. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "DOUMERGUE IS GUEST OF EDGE IN PARIS; American Ambassador Gives Dinner for French President and Distinguished Group." A third item noted: "ASSESSMENT PLAN ATTACKED IN QUEENS; Berry-Hilly Proposal Would Encourage Graft, Says Harvey's Committee.SPEED IN PROCEDURE URGED Civic Group Advocates AppraisalBoard for Fixing Prices ofCondemned Property. Sees Delay in Public Work Many Cases Await Decision." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On February 17, 1931, one archived headline reported: "BOATS FIGHT FIRE, SAVING CITY WATER; Hose Run From East River to Garage Blaze in 101st St. to Conserve Depleted Supply. FIFTY FAMILIES ARE ROUTED Seventy-five Cars Destroyed and Building Burned Out--Thousands Watch Flames." The archive note adds: E 101st St, 418-20. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On February 17, 1931, one archived headline reported: "DOUMERGUE IS GUEST OF EDGE IN PARIS; American Ambassador Gives Dinner for French President and Distinguished Group." The archive note adds: Amb and Mrs Edge give dinner in his honor. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On February 17, 1931, one archived headline reported: "ASSESSMENT PLAN ATTACKED IN QUEENS; Berry-Hilly Proposal Would Encourage Graft, Says Harvey's Committee.SPEED IN PROCEDURE URGED Civic Group Advocates AppraisalBoard for Fixing Prices ofCondemned Property. Sees Delay in Public Work Many Cases Await Decision." The archive note adds: On condemnation proceedings. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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