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July 5, 1931
The story of July 5, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On July 5, 1931, one archived headline reported: "RUMANIAN FLIER LEAPS.; Loses Consciousness at 17,000 Feet but Recovers and Uses Parachute." The archive note adds: Jumps with parachute after failure to set record; plane destroyed. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "VOIDS COMMISSION SUIT.; Court Dismisses Suit Involving Property in the Bronx." A third item noted: "FIND CAPONE SYSTEM IN FOURTH OF NATION; Dry Agents in Chicago Trace Liquor Trade's Tentacles Through Phone Calls. MANY OFFICIALS ACCUSED General Connivance Has Made Violations Possible, the Investigators Declare.AURORA, ILL., WAS CENTREFrom There Liquor Is Said to Have Bean Trucked as Far as New York, Tulsa and Hot Springs. Aurora Seen as Headquarters. Alleged Customers Are Named." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On July 5, 1931, one archived headline reported: "RUMANIAN FLIER LEAPS.; Loses Consciousness at 17,000 Feet but Recovers and Uses Parachute." The archive note adds: Jumps with parachute after failure to set record; plane destroyed. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On July 5, 1931, one archived headline reported: "VOIDS COMMISSION SUIT.; Court Dismisses Suit Involving Property in the Bronx." The archive note adds: In suit for broker's comm against H Schmitt, N Strauss Inc and Merco Leasing Corp; Appellate Div upholds defendant's motion to dismiss suit. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On July 5, 1931, one archived headline reported: "FIND CAPONE SYSTEM IN FOURTH OF NATION; Dry Agents in Chicago Trace Liquor Trade's Tentacles Through Phone Calls. MANY OFFICIALS ACCUSED General Connivance Has Made Violations Possible, the Investigators Declare.AURORA, ILL., WAS CENTREFrom There Liquor Is Said to Have Bean Trucked as Far as New York, Tulsa and Hot Springs. Aurora Seen as Headquarters. Alleged Customers Are Named." The archive note adds: Dry agents find liquor ring and system in fourth of U S; tracing made through phone calls; many officials accused; Aurora, Ill, was centre. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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