FEBRUARY 19, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jurists Pay Tribute to Lewinson. Impact: The passing of Lewinson rippled through the legal community, leading to the establishment of a 'Lawyer Memorial Day'—which ironically became a day for lawyers to argue about who deserved the biggest piece of pie at the wake.. Fact: Funeral attendance has historically been a competitive sport among lawyers, with the winner getting a lifetime supply of free legal advice..
• Headline: Reilly and Fisher's Legal Battle Erupts. Impact: The fallout from this legal spat inspired 17 new legal dramas on television, each one more melodramatic than the last, proving that even courtroom disputes can spark a whole new genre of entertainment.. Fact: In legal circles, 'bitter attack' is just another way of saying 'I need a coffee break to calm down.'.
• Headline: STARTS FIGHT FOR CHILD.; Dr. Simpson Acts in Kansas -- Girl's Illness Delays Hearing.. Impact: This custody battle set a precedent for future custody cases, leading to the creation of 'Custody Court' reality shows, where judges now wear sunglasses and have their own theme music.. Fact: Custody battles often inspire the most dramatic plot twists—if only they came with a soundtrack!.
• Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES. Impact: The popularity of books like 'Mungo Park and the Quest of the Niger' led to an explosion of travel literature, eventually resulting in the modern-day obsession with Instagram influencers who travel the world pretending to read on beaches.. Fact: In the 1800s, reading travel literature was considered a high art form, much like scrolling through social media is today..
• Headline: HELD IN WORKS FORGERY.; Former Employe Also Accused of Selling Another's Bill.. Impact: This forgery case instigated a wave of workplace trust issues, leading to the practice of background checks that are now as common as coffee breaks in offices—where trust is as rare as a unicorn.. Fact: Forgery has been around so long, it practically deserves its own Hall of Fame—complete with a section dedicated to 'Most Creative Fraudulent Signature.'.
• Headline: Third Bob Trial Starts March 11. Impact: This third trial led to the creation of the 'Bob Trial' drinking game, where every time a new piece of evidence is revealed, participants have to take a shot—resulting in more hangovers than actual justice.. Fact: The term 'third time's a charm' originally referred to legal trials, but it may also apply to relationships, especially if you keep dating the same person..
• Headline: HAMILTON IS BALKED ON CHILD LABOR PLAN; Assembly Democrats Steamroller His Substitute Proposal to Committee.. Impact: The failure of Hamilton's plan resulted in a series of legislative ideas that were even more outlandish, including a proposal to put child labor laws in a time capsule—where no one would ever find them.. Fact: Political steamrolling is like a high school cafeteria food fight, chaotic and messy, but somehow everyone ends up laughing about it later..
• Headline: INCOME TAX DELAY FAVORED BY TAYLOR; Controller Says Effective Date Probably Will Be Extended Till May 15 or June 1.. Impact: Taylor's tax delay gave procrastinators everywhere a reason to rejoice, leading to a culture of last-minute tax filing that persists to this day, complete with frantic trips to the post office.. Fact: Tax day is the only day of the year when people willingly pay money to the government while simultaneously wondering if they should just become professional hermits instead..