On April 3rd, 1899, the streets of Washington D.C. witnessed a bizarre and intriguing scene as the local authorities descended upon the warehouse of WASH B WILLIAMS, a furniture dealer situated at 7th and D Streets. The raid was not a result of any illicit activity, but rather a desperate attempt to salvage the failing business. In a last-ditch effort to attract customers, Williams had promised ‘great reductions’ in his latest advertisement, claiming to have ‘ransacked the whole house’ to bring forth the best deals.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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