Daily Archives: February 5, 2016

Wednesday February 5, 1936

diary 2The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary,  written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago.  Click here to read more)

Letter from Dit confirms any suspicions.  Teachers Meeting by department but as usual nothing results!  Visited with Charlotte afterwards

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today

Modern Times poster.jpgThe Charlie Chaplin silent comedy film Modern Times premiered at the Rivoli Theatre on Broadway. Police were on hand to push back the thousands of moviegoers who turned out to get a glimpse of the gala premiere.

The Japan Occupational Baseball League was established

Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 5, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 5, 1936

 

Tuesday February 4, 1936

diary 2The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary,  written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago.  Click here to read more)

Letter from home says Carsey has gone to Calif.  Left suddenly!  Wish he would find himself and settle!

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today

Marie Curie discovered the first artificial radioactive substance
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United States Senator from Idaho

Idaho Senator William E. Borah formally announced his candidacy for President of the United States.

The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money by the English GT Palgrave.jpgeconomist John Maynard Keynes was published.

 

 

 

The snow is falling again in New York and the mail has stopped in Nebraska as the 1936 North American Cold Wave continues.

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The George Bernard Shaw play The Millionairess premiered at the Vienna Akademie Theatre

The Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island - February 1936
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Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 4, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune Feb 4, 1936