JULY 25, 1930

Full News Archive

• Headline: Toronto Marathon Welcomes 121 Swimmers. Impact: The 121 men swimmers racing in Toronto led to an unexpected influx of competitive swimming events globally. This ultimately resulted in a swimming craze that convinced even cats to try diving. The feline Olympic committee is still in talks.. Fact: Did you know that the first competitive swimming event was held in 1837? Spoiler alert: no cats were involved..
• Headline: Federal Attorney Warns of Crime Surge. Impact: The warning about crime in New Jersey was the catalyst for the creation of countless detective novels. If only the criminals had known they were inspiring bestsellers and movie franchises.. Fact: Did you know that New Jersey has its own 'crime tourism' industry? People actually visit to see where the 'action' happened. What a vacation!.
• Headline: Ransom of $100,000 Paid, Victim 'Laughs Off' Kidnapping. Impact: William Urban's ability to laugh off a kidnapping incident sparked a new trend in 'kidding' where people started to make light of serious situations. This trend led to the popularization of dark humor in stand-up comedy.. Fact: Did you know that laughing can actually reduce stress? But let’s be honest, laughing off a kidnapping is a bit of a stretch..
• Headline: ARREST FOUR MORE OVER BEACH CHAIRS; Police Continue Coney Drive Against Unrented Seats as Mayor Ponders Case. SOURCE OF ORDER MYSTERY Concessionaires' Default on $21,000 Privilege Fee Revealed--Woman Arrested as Test. Mrs. McLaughlin Invites Test. "Bootleg" Rentals Charged.. Impact: The arrests over beach chairs led to the rise of a new underground economy of beach chair rentals. The black market for beach gear became a booming business, and Coney Island never looked the same again.. Fact: Did you know that beach chairs were once considered luxury items? I guess some people just can’t handle the heat of competition!.
• Headline: REPUBLICANS DEFER REPLY TO WALKER; Harbord Board Decides to Wait for a "More Opportune Time" to Use City Radio Station. NEW GRAFT DATA SOUGHT But Socialists Announce They Will Press Demand for Inquiry by a State Agency. KURTZ SUBPOENA MONDAY Higgins Pushes Investigation Into Alleged Favoritism in Tax Bureau --Visits Appeals Board Office. Socialists to Press Attack. Kurtz Subpoena Monday. Halleran Replies to Thomas.. Impact: Republicans deferring their reply to Walker became the benchmark for political procrastination. This trend has continued to the present day, where waiting for the 'right moment' has become a national pastime.. Fact: Did you know that political procrastination has its own holiday? It's called 'Election Season.'.