AUGUST 20, 1930

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tributes to G. Frohman at His Funeral. Impact: The eulogies given for G. Frohman sparked a wave of melodrama in theater, leading to the invention of the 'dramatic sigh' as a mandatory tool for every actor, which has since contributed to countless over-the-top performances and a generation of theater critics who now only communicate in exaggerated expressions.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'theatrical mourning' was invented shortly after this funeral, as people realized they could make a living off of pretending to grieve..
• Headline: Mulrooney Investigation Exonerates Police. Impact: Mulrooney's decision to clear the police inadvertently set off a chain reaction in which every future police officer learned the fine art of dodging responsibility, creating a legacy that would echo through the halls of justice for decades to come.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'pass the buck' was allegedly coined during this time, as it became a popular method of avoiding accountability in the police force..
• Headline: BAR CHIEFS UPHOLD POLL ON PROHIBITION; Reject Protest Against Questionnaire on Eve of the Convention in Chicago.FIGHT PLANNED ON FLOORPrison Outbreaks Laid to DryLaw Convicts by ColoradoMutiny Investigator. Argue Against Referendum. BAR CHIEFS UPHOLD POLL ON DRY LAW Plan Fight on the Floor. Laws Here Unknown Abroad. European Delegation Welcomed.. Impact: The Bar Chiefs' decision to uphold the poll on prohibition ignited a wave of underground speakeasies that, ironically, turned out to be the only place where people could actually be civil to each other while drinking illegally.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'dry law' actually refers to everyone being too sober to enjoy themselves? True story..
• Headline: DELAWARE TO GIVE FLAG.; Will Replace State Ensign Stolen From Saratoga Battlefield.. Impact: Delaware's decision to replace the stolen flag inspired a wave of flag thefts across the nation, leading to the establishment of a black market for state flags that continues to baffle law enforcement agencies today.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'flagging down trouble' originated from this event? You'd think someone would have thought to invest in better security..
• Headline: DETECTIVE SHOOTS A WOOER IN ERROR; Girl Stenographer's Friend in Flight in Streets Is Taken for Youth Sought by Police. QUERY PUT VICTIM IN PANIC Followed Young Woman When She Went With Employer to Trap Author of Alleged Threats.. Impact: The detective's error not only ruined a friendship but also set off a nationwide trend where romantic pursuits were increasingly scrutinized by law enforcement, leading to the rise of 'relationship background checks' that are now a staple in modern dating.. Fact: Fun fact: This incident led to the creation of the phrase 'friend zone,' though it was originally meant to describe the location of the detective's career after this blunder..
• Headline: LACK OF POLICE COURTESY.; Others Have Suffered "Bawling Out" for Apparently Minor Offenses.. Impact: The lack of police courtesy highlighted the need for sensitivity training, which ironically resulted in officers becoming so polite that they started apologizing before making arrests, creating a confusing environment of 'please' and 'thank you' amidst the chaos.. Fact: Did you know that 'bawling out' became a popular pastime for disgruntled civilians? It's basically the original form of social media outrage..
• Headline: SHOTWELL TO SAIL FOR LEAGUE SESSION; Director of the Carnegie Peace Endowment to Leave on the Bremen Tonight. COATES BOOKED FOR HOME Conductor Will Depart for England on the Leviathan Today--Seven Ships to Go Out. Coates to Sail for Home. Sixaola to Leave for Colombia.. Impact: Shotwell's sailing for the League session marked the beginning of a long line of 'peace conferences' that eventually turned into elaborate vacations disguised as work trips, leading to an unfortunate rise in the phrase 'business casual' in diplomatic circles.. Fact: Fun fact: The League of Nations never quite figured out the balance between peace and a good vacation, often leading to very tense beach outings..
• Headline: ELIZABETH ADAMS ENGAGED TO MARRY; Betrothal to Stuart C. Squier 2d Announced by Her Parents at Luncheon. Kramer--Frolichstein.. Impact: Elizabeth Adams' engagement to Stuart C. Squier 2d sparked a revolution in the world of matchmaking, where every parent suddenly felt the need to host luncheons to announce engagements, turning mundane meals into extravagant events.. Fact: Did you know that engagement announcements used to be printed on milk cartons? Because nothing says 'forever' like a dairy product..