JANUARY 29, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Dudley Olcott's Lawsuit in Reno. Impact: If Dudley Olcott had never filed that suit, Reno might have become a quiet town known for its stunning landscapes instead of its fame for quickie divorces and neon lights. Imagine a world where we had to travel to... I don’t know, literally anywhere else for our divorce needs.. Fact: Reno is often called the 'Biggest Little City in the World.' Ironically, it’s also where people go to make their marriages feel even smaller..
• Headline: I/oneuGray Engagement Announcement. Impact: This engagement might have sparked a chain reaction of awkward family gatherings and terrible wedding gifts, ultimately leading to a new genre of reality TV. Thank you, I/oneuGray, for paving the way for future cringe-worthy moments.. Fact: Engagements are like a public declaration of 'We’ve decided to annoy each other in front of everyone for the rest of our lives!'.
• Headline: Aid for Musicians in 1932. Impact: Raising money to aid musicians led to an annual tradition of free concerts, which somehow spiraled into a never-ending cycle of hipster coffee shop performances and relentless social media posts about acoustic guitar covers. The horror!. Fact: In the age of streaming, musicians now have to compete with cat videos for attention. Good luck with that fundraising plan!.
• Headline: LINDA WATKINS WEDS G.L. HESS IN CHICAGO; Actress and Lawyer for Film Boards of Trade Married in Hotel Ceremony.. Impact: Linda Watkins' marriage to G.L. Hess might have inadvertently inspired a wave of film industry romances, leading to a bizarre time when every actor felt the need to marry a lawyer. Thanks for the trend, Linda!. Fact: In Hollywood, a wedding is just a temporary status update before the next blockbuster breakup..
• Headline: Fire Sweeps Bay State Church.. Impact: The fire at Bay State Church could be seen as a divine intervention that led to the construction of more fire-resistant churches. If only they'd known that a little prevention could have saved that one poor soul.. Fact: Churches are often built with the idea of eternal life, but they might want to invest in better fire safety protocols while they’re at it..
• Headline: Gorodnitzki in Carnegie Hall.. Impact: Gorodnitzki's recital at Carnegie Hall likely inspired future generations of musicians to chase the dream of playing in the same hallowed venue, leading to more late-night practice sessions and a significant increase in the demand for earplugs among parents.. Fact: Carnegie Hall has been known to make or break musicians. It’s basically the Super Bowl of classical music, but with less tailgating..
• Headline: JAPANESE CHECKED IN TAKING SHANGHAI. Impact: The Japanese taking Shanghai sparked a series of geopolitical dramas that would echo through history, eventually leading to a global conflict that made everyone question their life choices. Thanks, world leaders!. Fact: The Shanghai incident was just one of many times that nations decided to play chess but forgot the rules..
• Headline: Asks Mental Test in Divorce Law.. Impact: Dr. Juarroz's push for mental tests in divorce laws might have created a new industry of psychologists specializing in love gone wrong. Imagine the job market boom for therapists that followed!. Fact: Divorce lawyers and therapists could form a buddy cop duo: one fights for your money, the other fights for your sanity..
• Headline: CITY TAXES.; Berry Summary Indicates That Rates Must Be Increased.. Impact: The increase in city taxes due to overestimating receipts might have led to the eternal struggle between taxpayers and city officials, creating a cycle of budget crises and public outcry that continues to this day. Bravo, financial planners!. Fact: City taxes are like that friend who always shows up uninvited to your party and eats all your snacks. You want to kick them out, but they're kind of necessary..