DailyTimeCapsule brief
November 30, 1931
The story of November 30, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On November 30, 1931, one archived headline reported: "HOKE SMITH'S FUNERAL.; Georgians Pay Tribute to Former Senator and Governor." The archive note adds: funeral. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "PATROLMAN 'HOLDS UP' BROOKLYN SCHOOLBOYS; Fires Over Their Heads, Strikes One With Pistol Butt, Then Says He Mistook Them for Robbers." A third item noted: "SHOOTS FRIEND IN A PLAY.; Amateur Actor Draws Real Pistol by Mistake at Rehearsal." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On November 30, 1931, one archived headline reported: "HOKE SMITH'S FUNERAL.; Georgians Pay Tribute to Former Senator and Governor." The archive note adds: funeral. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On November 30, 1931, one archived headline reported: "PATROLMAN 'HOLDS UP' BROOKLYN SCHOOLBOYS; Fires Over Their Heads, Strikes One With Pistol Butt, Then Says He Mistook Them for Robbers." The archive note adds: 3 schoolboys mistaken for robbers. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On November 30, 1931, one archived headline reported: "SHOOTS FRIEND IN A PLAY.; Amateur Actor Draws Real Pistol by Mistake at Rehearsal." The archive note adds: Hitchcock, C, shot while rehearsing amateur play. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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