DailyTimeCapsule brief
April 25, 1931
The story of April 25, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On April 25, 1931, one archived headline reported: "ARGENTINA TO HAIL FORMER PRESIDENT; Great Manifestation Expected on Alvear's Return From the French Capital Today. SEEN AS EXECUTIVE TIMBER Some Circles Believe He Might Head Nation Again Despite Ban by Constitution." The archive note adds: Pub welcome planned in Buenos Aires on his return from Eur. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "BOSTON GREETS PRINCE, UNDER HEAVY GUARD; Takamatsu and Bride Are Officially Welcomed--Attend Concert and State Dinner." A third item noted: "3 TONS OF NARCOTICS SEIZED ON PIER HERE; Shipment, Valued in Millions, Unloaded in 17 Cases From the Liner Milwaukee. TIP CAME FROM ABROAD Contraband Moved to Brooklyn Under Heavily Armed Escort to Prevent Hijacking. Consignee Believed Known. Contraband in Zinc Cases. 3 TONS OF NARCOTICS SEIZED ON PIER HERE Hold Shipment Was Diverted." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On April 25, 1931, one archived headline reported: "ARGENTINA TO HAIL FORMER PRESIDENT; Great Manifestation Expected on Alvear's Return From the French Capital Today. SEEN AS EXECUTIVE TIMBER Some Circles Believe He Might Head Nation Again Despite Ban by Constitution." The archive note adds: Pub welcome planned in Buenos Aires on his return from Eur. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On April 25, 1931, one archived headline reported: "BOSTON GREETS PRINCE, UNDER HEAVY GUARD; Takamatsu and Bride Are Officially Welcomed--Attend Concert and State Dinner." The archive note adds: Attend Boston Symphony concert. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On April 25, 1931, one archived headline reported: "3 TONS OF NARCOTICS SEIZED ON PIER HERE; Shipment, Valued in Millions, Unloaded in 17 Cases From the Liner Milwaukee. TIP CAME FROM ABROAD Contraband Moved to Brooklyn Under Heavily Armed Escort to Prevent Hijacking. Consignee Believed Known. Contraband in Zinc Cases. 3 TONS OF NARCOTICS SEIZED ON PIER HERE Hold Shipment Was Diverted." The archive note adds: 3 ton of narcotics seized on Hamburg-Amer Line pier; valued at $5,000,000. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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