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January 16, 1931
The story of January 16, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On January 16, 1931, one archived headline reported: "Sing Sing Wire Alarm System Fails." The archive note adds: Wires short-circuited and telephones and alarms fail. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "WOMAN OF STANDING FRAMED IN VICE CASE, JAILED FOR TEN DAYS; Renaud Convicted Her on Word of Detective He Had Once Held on Felony Charge. 5 OTHER CASES REVIEWED Second Woman Testifies to Exploitation by Court Ring --Weston Admits Bribe. SEABURY DISPUTES WALKER Demands Minor Girls Be Freed on Writs at Once--Silbermann on Stand Defends Record. Tells of Frame-Up in Home. WOMAN OF STANDING VICTIM OF VICE RING Detective Once Held. Denies Getting Big Fees. Silbermann Defends Record." A third item noted: "MOON MOTORS STOCK IN FRAUD INQUIRY; Five Dealers Accused of Causing Investors to Lose $1,000,- 000 by Wash Sales.COURT HEARING ORDERED Three in Case Were Involved in $6,000,000 Advance RumelyManipulation, State Charges." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On January 16, 1931, one archived headline reported: "Sing Sing Wire Alarm System Fails." The archive note adds: Wires short-circuited and telephones and alarms fail. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On January 16, 1931, one archived headline reported: "WOMAN OF STANDING FRAMED IN VICE CASE, JAILED FOR TEN DAYS; Renaud Convicted Her on Word of Detective He Had Once Held on Felony Charge. 5 OTHER CASES REVIEWED Second Woman Testifies to Exploitation by Court Ring --Weston Admits Bribe. SEABURY DISPUTES WALKER Demands Minor Girls Be Freed on Writs at Once--Silbermann on Stand Defends Record. Tells of Frame-Up in Home. WOMAN OF STANDING VICTIM OF VICE RING Detective Once Held. Denies Getting Big Fees. Silbermann Defends Record." The archive note adds: 6 vice cases reviewed; woman of standing, convicted on word of detective once held on felony charge, involved; J C Weston, former prosecutor, admits taking bribe; Silbermann defends record. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On January 16, 1931, one archived headline reported: "MOON MOTORS STOCK IN FRAUD INQUIRY; Five Dealers Accused of Causing Investors to Lose $1,000,- 000 by Wash Sales.COURT HEARING ORDERED Three in Case Were Involved in $6,000,000 Advance RumelyManipulation, State Charges." The archive note adds: Five dealers accused of causing investors to lose by "wash" sales. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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