DailyTimeCapsule brief
April 19, 1931
The story of April 19, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On April 19, 1931, one archived headline reported: "REVOLUTION JOLTS SPANISH EXCHANGE; Plans for Stabilization of the Peseta Retarded, but Bankers Predict Resumption. CABINET CRISIS HURTS PESO Argentine Bank Compelled to Withdraw Support, but New Measures Are Expected. Support for the Peso. REVOLUTION JOLTS SPANISH EXCHANGE." The archive note adds: Peso hit by Cabinet crisis. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "LAW IS DEFINITE ON ZONING RULES; Variances Wrongfully Allowed Will Be Reversed by Courts, Says E.M. Bassett." A third item noted: "ALFONSO GETS DESK IN HIS PARIS HOTEL; He Plans to Reside There as the Duke of Toledo for Several Days. FUTURE HOME IS UNCERTAIN Offers of Residence Are Made In France, Belgium and England, but Exiles Are Undecided. Special Cable to THE NEW YORK TIMES." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On April 19, 1931, one archived headline reported: "REVOLUTION JOLTS SPANISH EXCHANGE; Plans for Stabilization of the Peseta Retarded, but Bankers Predict Resumption. CABINET CRISIS HURTS PESO Argentine Bank Compelled to Withdraw Support, but New Measures Are Expected. Support for the Peso. REVOLUTION JOLTS SPANISH EXCHANGE." The archive note adds: Peso hit by Cabinet crisis. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On April 19, 1931, one archived headline reported: "LAW IS DEFINITE ON ZONING RULES; Variances Wrongfully Allowed Will Be Reversed by Courts, Says E.M. Bassett." The archive note adds: Says law on zoning is definite. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On April 19, 1931, one archived headline reported: "ALFONSO GETS DESK IN HIS PARIS HOTEL; He Plans to Reside There as the Duke of Toledo for Several Days. FUTURE HOME IS UNCERTAIN Offers of Residence Are Made In France, Belgium and England, but Exiles Are Undecided. Special Cable to THE NEW YORK TIMES." The archive note adds: Has office desk installed in sitting room, at Hotel Meurice, Paris; has offer of presidency of internatl pub utility combine; offers of homes continue. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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