The West Egg Times 1925 Archives

Local News Archives

Gatsby Parties

June 18, 1925

Anyone from the West Egg has heard of local resident Jay Gatsby’s extravagant parties. However, many of us at the West Egg Times were questioning what really goes on at these parties and whether or not controlled substances such as alcohol played a role at these events. We sent a reporter to Gatsby’s house who was welcomed into his home and reassured that alcohol has no role to play in parties like these. When asked if he believed that alcohol would improve his gatherings, Gatsby replied with “I do not in anyway condone the consumption of alcohol. It is after all against the law. However what really would improve my parties is more people in attendance who are from the East Egg. There is a gap there that must be bridged.”

Tragic Accident in the City

August 26, 1925

A tragic accident took place on August 23rd in Manhattan. The victim who was struck by a yellow automobile, was killed on impact. It appears that the victim, Myrtle Wilson “crossed the road recklessly and was hit” according to her husband, George Wilson who witnessed the event.

Tragedy Hits Close to Home

August 28, 1925

Another tragic accident in the area occurred on August 24th right here in the West Egg. Resident Jay Gatsby was shot and killed outside his home by George Wilson who accused him of killing his wife in a hit and run automobile accident the day prior. It is unclear at this time whether Gatsby actually committed the crime of not. However, the car described by Wilson the previous day to police matched the description of the car that Gatsby owned. Wilson later died of a self inflicted gunshot wound after killing Gatsby.

National And International News Archives

Mount Rushmore

April 1st, 1925

On October 1st, 1925, it was announced that a large portion of land in South Dakota will be dedicated to a National Monument. Doane Robinson originally proposed the idea that sioux figures should be carved into the Black Hills “Needles.” Last year, Robinson teamed up with German sculpture March Borglum who suggested carving Abraham Lincoln and George Washington on an incredibly large scale into the side of a cliff. This March Borglum was granted permission for this project and it was proposed that Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt are added to the sculpture. Carving of the mountain is set to begin in October of 1927.

First Female Governor

January 10th, 1925

Earlier this month, Nellie Ross took her position in office as the first female governor of the United States of America. She was nominated by the Democratic party after the death of her husband William Ross who was the previous governor of Wyoming and died this past October. Mrs. Ross ran in the special elections following Mr. Ross’s death. Her being elected into office has proven to be quite controversial and historic as a woman in her position is unheard of.

End to French and German Occupation of the Ruhr

September 1st, 1925

This past month marks the end of the French and Belgian occupation of the Ruhr that has been ongoing since 1921, following Germany’s inability to pay dues to allied nations following the World War. France and Belgium intended to have their debts paid off through resources such as coal after Germany was not able to play with gold. However, they were met with passive resistance by German workers whichwas backed by the government and eventually led to a economic collapse forcing these allies to invade. The withdrawal of troops has been gradual however, last month historically marked the end of the invasion and was a demonstration of recovering from the war.