Bonus marchers clash in Washington as troops quell riot
A chaotic confrontation in Washington saw police attacked by thousands of bonus army veterans, prompting President Hoover to deploy 3,000 Fort Myer troops with tear gas. A Chicago veteran was killed and many police and protesters were injured during hours of rioting and demolition of government buildings.
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Mayor Walker Sends Reply to Governor Roosevelt
New York Mayor Jimmy Walker finally sends his reply to Governor Roosevelt addressing various charges. The exchange follows months of tension between city leadership and the state government.
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Congressmen Hear Farmers On Farm Board Fallout In Kansas City
The investigating committee in Kansas City hears grain men describe the farm board as a colossal and tragic failure amid price fixing damage. Farmers national grain corp faces bitter attacks supported by figures. Produce producers testify farmers never wanted the act and oppose its continuation. The panel then heads to St. Louis for more testimony.
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Tilson Aims to Quit Congress Citing Expenses
Representative John Q Tilson of Connecticut says the burdensome and necessary expenses of serving in Congress consume his entire salary leaving nothing for his family He plans not to seek re election this fall and will resign as soon as convenient He hopes to find a better paying job to balance his ledger Likely outcome remains uncertain.
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Doolittle’s 157th Anniversary Flight Delivers Mail Across States
Maj James Doolittle flew 2600 miles in 15 hours 40 minutes to celebrate the postal service anniversary. Anne Madison Washington and A F Maple joined the voyage dropping 30 mail packages with stamps at multiple points, highlighting the historic journey across 14 states.
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Ambassador Kaidestaraea Short Visit at Home
The ambassador to Great Kaidestaraea briefly visits his home for a short period of leave to attend to business.
Grave of Attila to Be Uncovered in Austrian Village
A rural Austrian community near Aurolmuenster expects a surge in tourism as Alois Binderberger claims to locate Attila the Hun's grave in the castle yard. Local belief follows a triple coffin legend, though European scientists doubt the claim as peasants dig a shaft under Binderberger's guidance.
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German Engineer Reveals Ultra Fast Bullet In Europe
Military experts in Europe show great interest in a new bullet invented by a German engineer. It reportedly reaches 5800 feet per second, more than twice the velocity of any existing bullet, and can penetrate armor up to half an inch thick.
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It Is Impossible For Anyone To Learn What He Thinks
A terse aphorism notes that people cannot learn new ideas if they presume they already understand their own thoughts. It implies cognitive bias and the limits of self awareness in pursuit of knowledge.
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