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April 7, 1931
The story of April 7, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On April 7, 1931, one archived headline reported: "BATTLE IS REPORTED IN MADEIRA REVOLT; Casualties Are Likely, but Are Not Confirmed--Portugal Rushes Punitive Forces. PLAN TO BOMBARD FUNCHAL Lisbon Troops Take Heavy Guns-- Movement Is Encouraged by Deportees. Troops and Guns Rushed. A Clash Reported." The archive note adds: Troops and guns rushed from Lisbon to Funchal; battle between Loyalists and rebels reptd from Funchal. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "Weavers Strike at Fall River Mill." A third item noted: "James to Remain on Reserve Board." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On April 7, 1931, one archived headline reported: "BATTLE IS REPORTED IN MADEIRA REVOLT; Casualties Are Likely, but Are Not Confirmed--Portugal Rushes Punitive Forces. PLAN TO BOMBARD FUNCHAL Lisbon Troops Take Heavy Guns-- Movement Is Encouraged by Deportees. Troops and Guns Rushed. A Clash Reported." The archive note adds: Troops and guns rushed from Lisbon to Funchal; battle between Loyalists and rebels reptd from Funchal. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On April 7, 1931, one archived headline reported: "Weavers Strike at Fall River Mill." The archive note adds: 200 strike at Charlton mill against wage cuts, Fall River. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On April 7, 1931, one archived headline reported: "James to Remain on Reserve Board." The archive note adds: G R James to be reapptd member. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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