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.