MAY 27, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Altered Grand Jury Records Exposed. Impact: The stenographer's alterations led to a chain of mistrust in the legal system, prompting future criminals to think they could just rewrite their own legal history. Who knew? Stenographers: the true architects of courtroom drama.. Fact: Did you know that in court, you can get a transcript that’s more altered than a politician’s promises? Welcome to the 'corrected' world of legal documents!.
• Headline: Tammany Hall's Reaction to Walker's Testimony. Impact: Walker’s perceived success in the stand set a precedent for future politicians to master the art of talking while saying absolutely nothing. Today, we call this 'debating.'. Fact: Fun fact: Tammany Hall was so pleased with Walker’s performance, they considered giving him an Oscar for 'Best Evasion in a Supporting Role.'.
• Headline: Tragic Death of Young Jersey Boy. Impact: The tragic death of a child often sparks outrage and leads to stricter traffic laws, but in this case, it simply led to more 'watch where you're going' lectures from parents.. Fact: Did you know that in the 1920s, cars were considered so revolutionary that people forgot they could actually kill? It's like driving a toaster—dangerous but somehow acceptable..
• Headline: EX-CONVICT SEIZED IN BANK AS FORGER; Munro Said to Have Deposited $16,000 in Bogus Checks to Stranger's Account. THEN WROTE DRAFTS ON IT Police Act After Linking Methods to Those of Twins Jailed in 1928 -- Brother Still in Sing Sing.. Impact: This forgery scheme not only landed the ex-convict in hot water but also inspired future criminals to get creative with their scams. A true legacy of innovation in the world of crime!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'fake it till you make it' probably originated from forgers? They just took it a little too literally..
• Headline: SCOFFS AT 'SECRET FUND'; ' Hope You Can Prove It Mine,' the Mayor Says of $263,838 Withdrawal. ADMITS $26,500 SISTO GIFT Asserts Deal With Taxi Backer Was Proper -- Offers Data on Another $10,000 Profit. WILD ROWS MARK HEARING Minority Cheers as the Mayor Accuses Seabury of Plot to Drive Him From Office. WALKER DERISIVE AS HE QUITS STAND. Impact: Mayor Walker's defiance during his testimony exemplified the age-old strategy of turning a scandal into a soap opera. This tactic is still used by politicians today, causing many a reality TV show to be born.. Fact: Did you know that the amount of money involved in this scandal could’ve funded a small country’s budget? Or at least a really nice vacation for the mayor..
• Headline: Uriburu's Body Reaches Argentina.. Impact: Uriburu's body being returned to Argentina reignited a national obsession with celebrity funerals, paving the way for today's over-the-top memorials where people compete for who can cry the loudest.. Fact: Did you know that shipping a body internationally is still cheaper than a first-class airline ticket? Talk about a 'deadly' deal!.
• Headline: Orville Wright Visits Scene Of First Flight at Kitty Hawk. Impact: Orville Wright visiting Kitty Hawk not only celebrated aviation history but also inspired countless future aviators to take to the skies despite the fact that many still can't parallel park.. Fact: Did you know that Orville Wright was so excited about his first flight that he forgot to pack a lunch? Priorities, am I right?.
• Headline: W. & J. TO HONOR SEABURY.; Will Give Him Degree of LL.D. at Commencement.. Impact: Bestowing an honorary degree on Seabury solidified the idea that anyone can achieve greatness, especially if they know the right people. It’s a skill that has aged like fine wine.. Fact: Did you know that honorary degrees are the academic equivalent of a participation trophy? Congratulations, you’re a doctor of absolutely nothing!.
• Headline: WOMAN EDUCATOR DIES IN HER SLEEP; Prof. Martha Van RensseJaer Was Co-Director of the State College of Home Economics. LONG NATIONAL AUTHORITY Organized Department at Cornellu Was Prominent o* Magazine Editor, Speaker and Author.. Impact: The death of Professor Van Rensselaer left a void in home economics education, leading to the eventual rise of the 'cooking show' genre—a true testament to her legacy.. Fact: Did you know that home economics was once considered a serious field of study? Now it’s just a cooking channel with a side of drama..
• Headline: HAMBURG POLICE FIRE ON JOBLESS RIOTERS; Wound 15 as Looting of Grocery Follows Battle With Hordes of Hunger Marchers.. Impact: The chaos in Hamburg foreshadowed the rise of social unrest, leading to decades of protests, movements, and the occasional viral video of someone throwing a brick.. Fact: Did you know that looting during riots can often lead to more 'shopping' than actual shopping? Who needs a sale when you can just take it?.