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January 18, 1931
The story of January 18, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On January 18, 1931, one archived headline reported: "Survey of Fifteen Trusts Shows Holdings Of $211,022,429 in 294 Corporations." The archive note adds: Survey of holdings of 15 trusts by C P Keane. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "JURY DISAGREEMENT ENDS EWALD TRIAL; Blanket Dismissal of All in Case Asked as Jurors Fail at Verdict in 19 Hours. PLEA SET FOR THURSDAY Todd to Consult Bennett on Dropping Prosecution of Ewalds and Healy. Many Ballots Taken. End of All Indictments Asked. JURY DISAGREEMENT ENDS EWALD TRIAL Syme to Ask for Delay." A third item noted: "MORE PEOPLE NOW AT THE HELM; Number of Boats Has More Than Doubled in Last Ten Years and Greater Increase Is Promised for the Future A Floating Home. Improving Waterways." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On January 18, 1931, one archived headline reported: "Survey of Fifteen Trusts Shows Holdings Of $211,022,429 in 294 Corporations." The archive note adds: Survey of holdings of 15 trusts by C P Keane. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On January 18, 1931, one archived headline reported: "JURY DISAGREEMENT ENDS EWALD TRIAL; Blanket Dismissal of All in Case Asked as Jurors Fail at Verdict in 19 Hours. PLEA SET FOR THURSDAY Todd to Consult Bennett on Dropping Prosecution of Ewalds and Healy. Many Ballots Taken. End of All Indictments Asked. JURY DISAGREEMENT ENDS EWALD TRIAL Syme to Ask for Delay." The archive note adds: Jury disagreement ends Ewald trial. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On January 18, 1931, one archived headline reported: "MORE PEOPLE NOW AT THE HELM; Number of Boats Has More Than Doubled in Last Ten Years and Greater Increase Is Promised for the Future A Floating Home. Improving Waterways." The archive note adds: Feature article on increase of motor boats. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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