Tag: 1911
Elinor Holcomb Arrested for Diamond Heist, Donaldsonville LA, 1911
In a sordid tale of love, betrayal, and deception, the high society of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, was shaken to its core when a daring diamond heist unfolded at the opera house on December 30, 1911. The scene was set when Dorothy March let out a blood-curdling scream as Mrs. Missioner’s exquisite necklace burst apart, scattering its…
A.F. Levers, Fertilizer Price Fixing, Washington 2024
In a shocking revelation, a massive potash scandal has rocked the halls of power in Washington, D.C. Representative A.F. Lever, a prominent figure in the 7th South Carolina district, has been embroiled in a controversy surrounding a $125,000 appropriation earmarked for the Department of Agriculture. The funds, allocated last session of the 61st Congress, were…
Railroaded to Prison: A Grievous Wrong in Colorado
On December 23, 1911, a chilling revelation shook the corridors of power in Denver, Colorado. Former inmate Sherman W. Morris, also known as alias to the penitentiary, made a startling claim: he was railroaded to prison by the very politician he should have trusted. Morris, who was serving time in the Colorado penitentiary, alleged that…
Senate Votes to End Treaty, Czar Notified, Washington D.C., 1911
In a historic move, the United States Senate unanimously voted to formally ratify President William Howard Taft’s notification to Russia of the termination of the treaty of 1832. The Lodge joint resolution, introduced by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts, was adopted after a contentious all-day debate sparked by Russian discrimination against American Jews. Related…
Cotton Crop Caper: Farmers’ Frustration in the Face of Labor Shortage
In the scorching heat of the 1911 harvest season, the rural landscape of Florida is ablaze with desperation. Farmers are crying out for help, their crops on the cusp of withering away under the unforgiving sun. The problem is not a lack of bounty – fields upon fields of cotton are ripe for the picking…
Smuggled Linens and Sneaky Customs Scams: A $1 Million Daily Scourge on New York’s Dock
In the bustling port city of New York, a clandestine war rages on the docks. Behind the scenes, customs officials are locked in a cat-and-mouse game with cunning smugglers, who brazenly attempt to bring in contraband worth a staggering $1 million every 24 hours. Related Federal Cases New York Community Bancorp Takes Over Signature Bridge…
Blood on the Streets of Albuquerque: Four Indictments Issued in Mysterious Shooting
December 16, 1911, Albuquerque, New Mexico – In a shocking turn of events, the Albuquerque community was left reeling after four indictments were issued in connection with the mysterious shooting of a local man. The victim, whose name has not been disclosed, was found dead in a vacant lot on December 10, with eyewitnesses claiming…
Seasoned Traveler, Sleeper Trunk Scam, New York 1911
A chilling tale of deceit and corruption unfolded on the wharves of New York, where the unsuspecting traveler was met with a shocking revelation: the ‘sleeper trunk’ fraud. In December 1911, a seasoned traveler, who preferred to remain anonymous, had the misfortune of falling prey to this cunning scheme. The victim had carefully calculated their…
Doctor’s Deadly Shot: Was Harry D. Kelly’s Conviction a Travesty of Justice?
On a fateful morning in March, Dr. Harry D. Kelly, a respected physician from Council Bluffs, Iowa, pulled the trigger on a gun that would change his life forever. The victim was Edmund Sterzing, a man whose life was cut short by Kelly’s bullet. In a shocking turn of events, the jury has delivered a…
Lillian Graham, Murder, New York 1911
In a stunning development in the sensational trial of Lillian Graham, a showgirl accused of shooting millionaire hotel owner W.E.D. Stokes, Assistant District Attorney Buckner dropped a bombshell that left the courtroom reeling. On December 11, 1911, in New York’s Supreme Court, Buckner revealed that Stokes had expected a consignment of forty widows from Chicago.…
