DailyTimeCapsule brief
April 18, 1931
The story of April 18, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On April 18, 1931, one archived headline reported: "BARNES NOT FOR WAGE CUT; He Says He Advocated Staggering Jobs in Depression." The archive note adds: On unemployment, statement to Chamber of Commerce of the U S. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "DIVORCES NACIO H. BROWN.; Wife of Song Composer Gets $110,000 and California Home." A third item noted: "JAILED FOR $108,000 THEFT.; Bank Cashier Stole Depositor's Securities From Vault." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On April 18, 1931, one archived headline reported: "BARNES NOT FOR WAGE CUT; He Says He Advocated Staggering Jobs in Depression." The archive note adds: On unemployment, statement to Chamber of Commerce of the U S. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On April 18, 1931, one archived headline reported: "DIVORCES NACIO H. BROWN.; Wife of Song Composer Gets $110,000 and California Home." The archive note adds: Divorced. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On April 18, 1931, one archived headline reported: "JAILED FOR $108,000 THEFT.; Bank Cashier Stole Depositor's Securities From Vault." The archive note adds: M Olivetti, former cashier, sentenced to prison for theft of securities belonging to depositor, E Gerli. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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