SEPTEMBER 15, 1931

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hearing Continues in Wine Brick Case. Impact: The ongoing hearing in the Wine Brick Case set off a chain of events leading to the invention of the first 'Wine Brick' themed escape room, which eventually became a global sensation, though many participants left with more questions than answers about criminal justice.. Fact: The defense attorney's vacation is actually a ploy to become the first lawyer to ever take a sabbatical in the middle of a high-profile case. Talk about a 'case' for a good time!.
• Headline: Growing Homelessness Among NYC Seamen. Impact: The prediction of 1,000 homeless sailors led to the establishment of the world's first floating homeless shelter, which ironically started a trend for 'Sailor Chic' fashion, making life jackets the next big thing on the runway.. Fact: Church Institute had a backup plan for those sailors: they were going to issue tiny life rafts as personal apartments. Trendy, yet buoyant!.
• Headline: Woman Asleep Three Months.. Impact: The woman who slept for three months unknowingly inspired future generations to embrace napping as a legitimate life choice, leading to a worldwide Nap Revolution that finally made 2 PM naps an acceptable part of corporate culture.. Fact: Legend has it, she woke up with a full beard and a PhD in sleep studies. Talk about a snooze button!.
• Headline: CHICAGO MAKES BID FOR 2 CONVENTIONS; Movement, Headed by E.N. Hurley, Gets Under Way With Appeals to Both Parties. CAMPAIGN IS NATION-WIDE Invitations Will Be Mailed to Republican and Democratic Leadersin 6,000 Counties. Governor and Mayor Act. Says City Is Strategic Point.. Impact: Chicago's bid for national conventions sparked a frenzy of competition among cities, eventually leading to a bizarre annual event called 'Convention Olympics' where cities compete for the title of 'Most Convincing Venue' while hosting a barbecue.. Fact: Chicago's strategic point was actually just a clever ruse to lure in hot dog vendors. It worked—now they’re the Sausage Capital of the U.S.!.
• Headline: WALKER IS CHARMED BY PREMIER AS HOST; MacDonald Says He Will See Him Here, Reviving Talk He Will Become Ambassador. MAYOR 15 MINUTES EARLY He Also Is Guest at Dinner in Parliament With Politics Ruled Out of Conversation. Lady Jowitt Arranges Flowers. WALKER IS CHARMED BY PREMIER AS HOST. Impact: Walker being charmed by Premier MacDonald caused every future mayor to attempt to charm world leaders, resulting in a bizarre trend where political meetings became more about flower arrangements than actual policy discussions.. Fact: Lady Jowitt's flower arrangements had such an impact, they were later credited with influencing several peace treaties. Who knew daisies could negotiate!.
• Headline: McKEE AT HEARN FETE.; Acting Mayor Takes Part in 104th Anniversary of Store.. Impact: McKee's participation in Hearn's anniversary led to an unexpected resurgence in commemorating store anniversaries, eventually resulting in the establishment of National Store Celebration Day, where people buy stuff just to say they’re celebrating.. Fact: The 104th anniversary was so well-celebrated that it was rumored the store was considering opening a time capsule to contain all the failed store anniversary cakes..
• Headline: ROOSEVELT PARDON FAILS TO SAVE ALIEN; Federal Court Holds Conditional Leniency Insufficient to Stop Deportation. GOVERNOR WANTS NEW LAW Accepts Court Rulling, but Holds He Should Have Power to Keep Curb on Freed Criminals.. Impact: Roosevelt's failed pardon became a cautionary tale that led to the creation of the 'Pardon Me' app, which allows users to submit their own pardon requests in real-time, resulting in a surge of frivolous requests like 'I accidentally ate my roommate's leftovers.'. Fact: The Governor's desire for a new law was actually the first step towards the 'Get Out of Jail Free' card becoming a real thing—still in beta testing, though..
• Headline: MOORS AND VARE BREAK.; Former Refuses to Help Defeat Philadelphia Judge.. Impact: The break between Moors and Vare caused an avalanche of political drama, leading to the creation of a reality show called 'Judges & Friends', where former foes became allies in a quest to find the best judge, with a hefty prize of a gavel.. Fact: It's said that Moors and Vare's argument will eventually be taught in schools as a prime example of how NOT to handle political disagreements. Take notes, kids!.
• Headline: FRANCE HONORS WIDOW OF DANIFL GUGGENHEIM; She Gets Decoration Awarded to Husband a Year Ago at Ceremony in Aero Club.. Impact: The honoring of Guggenheim's widow sparked a trend of posthumous awards, leading to the bizarre phenomenon of people trying to win awards after their deaths—eventually culminating in the 'Ghost Awards' ceremony where only the spirits of nominees could attend.. Fact: Guggenheim's widow reportedly whispered 'It’s about time!' when she received the Legion of Honor. Turns out, she’s been waiting a year for that decoration like it was a delayed Amazon package..