Washington, D.C., 1910 – In a shocking tale of deception and desperation, the Evening Star has uncovered a web of deceit surrounding the sale of 105 luxurious ‘Sleepy Hollow Chairs’ at a local furniture store. The chairs, valued at a staggering $1,800, were offered to the store at a mere fraction of their worth – just $785 – and were set to be sold to unsuspecting customers at an even deeper discount.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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