DailyTimeCapsule brief
December 4, 1931
The story of December 4, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On December 4, 1931, one archived headline reported: "REVOLUTION IN SALVADOR OUSTS PRESIDENT ARAUJO; U.S. ENVOY ENDS FIGHTING; THE DEPOSED PRESIDENT. SALVADOR REVOLT OUSTS PRESIDENT Finance Minister Killed. Country Declared Jubilant. Revolt a "Complete Success." EXTERNAL FINANCES GOOD. She Has Been Making Payments on Debts Ahead of Time." The archive note adds: Revolution; President A Araujo ousted and taken prisoner; mil directorate in charge. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "HART URGES LONGER HOURS; Writes Gifford That 8-Hour Day and Prevailing Wage Law Should Go." A third item noted: "MACHADO PREPARES A RETIREMENT PLAN; Washington Hears Scheme Cuban President and Foes Are Working On Is Nearly Ready. SUCCESSOR TO BE ELECTED General Expects to Retain Office for at Least Nine Months, Then Step Out Voluntarily. Won't Admit Pressure." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On December 4, 1931, one archived headline reported: "REVOLUTION IN SALVADOR OUSTS PRESIDENT ARAUJO; U.S. ENVOY ENDS FIGHTING; THE DEPOSED PRESIDENT. SALVADOR REVOLT OUSTS PRESIDENT Finance Minister Killed. Country Declared Jubilant. Revolt a "Complete Success." EXTERNAL FINANCES GOOD. She Has Been Making Payments on Debts Ahead of Time." The archive note adds: Revolution; President A Araujo ousted and taken prisoner; mil directorate in charge. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On December 4, 1931, one archived headline reported: "HART URGES LONGER HOURS; Writes Gifford That 8-Hour Day and Prevailing Wage Law Should Go." The archive note adds: Lr to W S Gifford on unemployment relief. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On December 4, 1931, one archived headline reported: "MACHADO PREPARES A RETIREMENT PLAN; Washington Hears Scheme Cuban President and Foes Are Working On Is Nearly Ready. SUCCESSOR TO BE ELECTED General Expects to Retain Office for at Least Nine Months, Then Step Out Voluntarily. Won't Admit Pressure." The archive note adds: Machado's plan for retirement reptd. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
