On a fateful Monday in May 1905, Washington D.C. was abuzz with the news of a shocking scandal involving three men: Machen Lorenz and William G. Crawford. The Evening Star, Washington’s trusted newspaper, revealed that the indictment against the trio had been deemed ‘bad in substance’ by their counsel. It was a bombshell that sent shockwaves through the nation’s capital, leaving many to wonder what had transpired behind closed doors.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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