Opening Day In 1932 Baseball Season Across Major Leagues
The AP reports opening games across the majors with President Hoover slated to throw the first ball in Washington. Boston and Washington feature Alvin Crowder and Danny McFayden on the mound as rain looms. Philadelphia's Connie Mack and Burt Shotton debate team confidence while St. Louis and Chicago clubs begin under new owners and managers, nursing injury setbacks and aims for pennants.
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Waiting List Man Denies Daughter’s Suitor Marriage
A man rejects his daughter's suitor, asking for name and address to consider future contact. A brief note mentions cowboy boots with high heels aiding stirrups and bracing during riding. Topeka, Kansas, began in 1954 with a single log cabin, then nine men signed an agreement and settled there.
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Topeka, Kan
Topeka
Triplets Swell Family to Ten and a Boy
Jean, Jane and Joan are the newborn triplets joining a family that already has seven children and one boy, photographed together in their first formal picture with a casual pose.
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Veterans Seek More Bonus Grants Parade at Capitol
Veterans groups march before the capitol in Washington to press for additional bonus grants. Paul Wolman, former grand commander of Vet Foreign Wars, delivers petitions with 2,550,000 signatures to Representative Wright Patman of Texas, while lawmakers Snell Ryne? McNary and Rainey listen.
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First Tariff Law Partially Enumerated by Early Congress
The first congress approved a tariff law with specific duties on hemp cordage and iron and glass manufacture. A general ad valorem duty of 5 percent applied to unlisted goods, with luxuries facing higher rates up to 15 percent.
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Doctor and Lawyer and Theologian Seen in Mankind
A reflective quote notes how a doctor perceives weakness, a lawyer sees wickedness, and a theologian views stupidity in humanity. The line underscores varied professional perspectives on human flaws.
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Tony Crim sale of stock near Crums Church
A sale listing for Tony Crim offering stock, implements and household goods. Located near Crums Church, the items are to be sold as part of a local sales directory entry.
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Tony Crim
Crums Church
Virginia Plan framed by Madison for Continental Congress
The Virginia delegates presented a plan known as the Virginia plan to the Continental convention. Madison drafted it with input from colleagues and Governor Randolph introduced it to the assembly. The article notes variations in ocean water and a reflective quote about opportunity.
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