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August 28, 1931
The story of August 28, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On August 28, 1931, one archived headline reported: "RIDDER BROTHERS WIN $25,000 LIBEL VERDICT; Get Damages in $1,000,000 Suit Against Haines, Who Charged Unfair Tactics in Paterson." The archive note adds: With brother, J E, gets $25,000 verdict in $1,000,000 libel suit against H B Haines pub of Paterson, (N J), Eve News. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "PRISON RIOT-KILLS 6; 4 FELONS END LIVES; Michigan Convicts Shoot Doctor and Trusty Dead, Wound Two Others. BATTLE LASTS TWO HOURS Revenge Over Fatal Illness of Fellow Inmate a Possible Motive --Warden Starts an Inquiry. Armored Car Reported Seen. Warden Resumes Firing. PRISON RIOT KILLS 6; 4 FELONS END LIVES Statement by Warden." A third item noted: "THE SOUTH NOT DOWNHEARTED." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On August 28, 1931, one archived headline reported: "RIDDER BROTHERS WIN $25,000 LIBEL VERDICT; Get Damages in $1,000,000 Suit Against Haines, Who Charged Unfair Tactics in Paterson." The archive note adds: With brother, J E, gets $25,000 verdict in $1,000,000 libel suit against H B Haines pub of Paterson, (N J), Eve News. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On August 28, 1931, one archived headline reported: "PRISON RIOT-KILLS 6; 4 FELONS END LIVES; Michigan Convicts Shoot Doctor and Trusty Dead, Wound Two Others. BATTLE LASTS TWO HOURS Revenge Over Fatal Illness of Fellow Inmate a Possible Motive --Warden Starts an Inquiry. Armored Car Reported Seen. Warden Resumes Firing. PRISON RIOT KILLS 6; 4 FELONS END LIVES Statement by Warden." The archive note adds: Dr A W Hornbogen, acting physician, and F Oligschlager, trusty, slain by 3 escaping convicts; 4 convicts later commit suicide; trusty and guard wounded. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On August 28, 1931, one archived headline reported: "THE SOUTH NOT DOWNHEARTED." The archive note adds: Analysis of cotton situation. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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