Newspapers were writing a lot about T206 in 1909...

[Boccabella]

...and most of it wasn't good:

http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/t206-cards-caused-uproar-upon-1909-release/

[Laxcat]

Criminal activity and baseball cards. Proof time is cyclical.

[MVSNYC]

Very interesting, thanks.

[buchner]

Love the evidence - opened packs, ice cream and chewing gum :D