DailyTimeCapsule brief
July 27, 1931
The story of July 27, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On July 27, 1931, one archived headline reported: "SMITH WILL INSIST ON WET PLATFORM; Former Governor Expected to Join Raskob in Fight to Name a 'Dripping' Candidate. STATES' RIGHTS KEYNOTE Friends Deny He Will Seek the Nomination for President, Though He is Reticent. Wants State's Rights the Keynote. Smith Withholds Comment." The archive note adds: Report says Smith will insist on wet plank in Dem platform. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "MOSQUITO WAR PRESSED.; New Jersey Officials Report Progress in Marsh Area." A third item noted: "PRISONS OF NATION DECLARED FAILURE; OUTWORN, INHUMAN; Wickersham Report Assails the Whole System as Worthless in Rebuilding Men. BRUTAL DISCIPLINE DECRIED Riots and Fires "Dramatic Evidence" of Futility--AuburnType Forts "Needless."NEW PENAL MODE URGEDConvict Wages, Segregation, Individual Education and Broad Use of Parole Advised. Inefficiency Is Stressed. PRISONS OF NATION DECLARED FAILURE Individual Study Advised. Would Relieve Overcrowding. Prisoner Wage Recommended. Value of Parole Emphasized. Central Supervision Favored General Overcrowding Found. Data on Discipline Given. New York Parole Plan a Model. Points to Savings. Experts Who Made Study. DEFENDS BAY STATE PRISONS. State Commissioner Denies Cruelty but Admits Overcrowding." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On July 27, 1931, one archived headline reported: "SMITH WILL INSIST ON WET PLATFORM; Former Governor Expected to Join Raskob in Fight to Name a 'Dripping' Candidate. STATES' RIGHTS KEYNOTE Friends Deny He Will Seek the Nomination for President, Though He is Reticent. Wants State's Rights the Keynote. Smith Withholds Comment." The archive note adds: Report says Smith will insist on wet plank in Dem platform. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On July 27, 1931, one archived headline reported: "MOSQUITO WAR PRESSED.; New Jersey Officials Report Progress in Marsh Area." The archive note adds: N J presses war. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On July 27, 1931, one archived headline reported: "PRISONS OF NATION DECLARED FAILURE; OUTWORN, INHUMAN; Wickersham Report Assails the Whole System as Worthless in Rebuilding Men. BRUTAL DISCIPLINE DECRIED Riots and Fires "Dramatic Evidence" of Futility--AuburnType Forts "Needless."NEW PENAL MODE URGEDConvict Wages, Segregation, Individual Education and Broad Use of Parole Advised. Inefficiency Is Stressed. PRISONS OF NATION DECLARED FAILURE Individual Study Advised. Would Relieve Overcrowding. Prisoner Wage Recommended. Value of Parole Emphasized. Central Supervision Favored General Overcrowding Found. Data on Discipline Given. New York Parole Plan a Model. Points to Savings. Experts Who Made Study. DEFENDS BAY STATE PRISONS. State Commissioner Denies Cruelty but Admits Overcrowding." The archive note adds: Hart (Mrs), A B, 93. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
