Milliner’s Mansion Mayhem: A Crime of Deception Unfolds in Washington, D.C.

November 19, 1895, Washington, D.C. – The unsuspecting citizens of our nation’s capital have been duped by a cunning milliner, Knox Dunlap, and his cohorts. Their crime? Peddling subpar Derby hats at inflated prices. The Morning Times has uncovered evidence that Dunlap’s hat department has been selling shoddy wares, passing them off as high-quality Derbies. The same hats that can be found at reputable stores for $4 and $5 are being sold by Dunlap for a staggering $3. The only difference? No maker’s name adorns the crown, a deliberate omission to justify the exorbitant price tag.