
The Rest of The Story - Redux
The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong
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Soapy's Scams and Sensationalism
This chapter explores the intriguing story of Soapy Palman, a con artist known for his soap scam, and his influence on other characters in the underworld. It also depicts a group of rival journalists who, in desperation for stories, devise a fake news report involving a sensational kidnapping, illustrating the fierce competition in 19th-century journalism.
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