Monthly Archives: May 2016

Sunday May 31, 1936

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

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Indalecio Prieto

Spanish politician Indalecio Prieto was shot during a socialist rally in Écija.

Gustaaf Deloor.JPGGustaaf Deloor of Belgium repeated as winner of the Vuelta a España bicycle race. The race would not be held again until 1941 due to the Spanish Civil War.

 

Chicago Sunday Tribune May 31, 1936
Chicago Sunday Tribune May 31, 1936

Saturday May 30, 1936

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

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Louis Meyer won the Indianapolis 500, becoming the first driver to win the race three times.

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Germany observed a memorial day for the Navy to mark the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland. Hitler attended the dedication of the Laboe Naval Memorial but was not among those who spoke at the ceremony.

Peope in Toyko prepare for the Second Sino-Japanese War as they wear gas masks during training against future aerial attacks.

 

 

 

Chicago Daily Tribune May 30, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 30, 1936

Friday May 29, 1936

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

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Chicago Daily Tribune May 29, 1936 pg 2
Chicago Daily Tribune May 29, 1936 pg 2

 

Driver’s Education may become a reality

 

 

In the Spanish town of Yeste, Albacete, a crowd of peasants followed the Civil Guard as they brought six prisoners to the town who had been arrested for illegally working some land that had previously been communal property. As the gathering of peasants grew larger, an agreement was reached to release the prisoners. When the crowd pushed forward a Civil Guard panicked and fired a shot, and a Guard was killed in the ensuing melee. The Civil Guard opened fire on the peasants and chased them into the surrounding hills, killing 17 in total including the deputy mayor of the town.

Chicago Daily Tribune May 29, 1936 pg 34
Chicago Daily Tribune May 29, 1936 pg 34

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The Turkish Flag Law standardized the appearance of the flag of Turkey.

 

 

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Thursday May 28, 1936

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

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A special edition of The London Gazette announced that the coronation date of Edward VIII had been set for May 12, 1937. Heralds made the official proclamation of the coronation date the following day.

JoseAntonioFEJONS.jpgJosé Antonio Primo de Rivera was sentenced to five months in prison for arms trafficking

 

Chicago Daily Tribune May 28, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 28, 1936

Tuesday May 26, 1936

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

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Fisherman Jalmar Wilson holds his prized 82.5-pound Chinook salmon caught off Astoria

 

 

 

 

276 Catholic monks went on trial in Koblenz, Germany on charges of immorality both among themselves and with young male pupils. The public was barred from the court proceedings.

Chicago Daily Tribune May 26, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 26, 1936

 

Monday May 25, 1936

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

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In Wayne County, Michigan, 25 members of the Black Legion were charged with murder and kidnapping in connection with the death of a WPA worker the night of May 12–13.

Dr. Joseph DeLee is on the cover of this week’s Time Magazine.

The Remington Rand strike began in the United States.

Norman Thomas 1937.jpgThe Socialist Party of America nominated Norman Thomas for President of the United States. It was his third nomination for the presidency

Sunday May 24, 1936

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

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Tony Lazzeri of the New York Yankees became the first player in major league baseball history to hit two grand slams in the same game during a 25-2 drubbing of the Philadelphia Athletics. He also recorded 11 runs batted in, an American Leaguerecord that still stands

General elections were held in Belgium, won by the Belgian Labour Party. The new far-right Rexist Party finished fourth.

Chicago Sunday Tribune May 24, 1936
Chicago Sunday Tribune May 24, 1936

 

Saturday May 23, 1936

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

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Australia raised its tariff rates, angering Japan as the move hurt Japanese textile imports.

 

 

A new Saturday Evening Post and New Yorker

The Black Native Party was founded in Uruguay.

Chicago Daily Tribune May 23, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 23, 1936

Friday May 22, 1936

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

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James Henry Thomas

 

James Henry Thomas resigned as Secretary of State for the Colonies after becoming embroiled in a political scandal involving leaked budget details

 

Chicago Daily Tribune May 22, 1936
Chicago Daily Tribune May 22, 1936