Tag: 1912
Outlaws on the Loose: Governor Kitchin Calls in the Cavalry
March 19, 1912 – In a desperate bid to capture notorious outlaw Sidna Allen, North Carolina Governor Kitchin has ordered law enforcement officials in Surry, Stokes, and Alleghany counties to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the fugitive. Allen, known for his ruthless tactics, has been making waves in Greensboro, earning a reputation…
The Pyramid Scheme: A Riot of Rival Fraternal Orders Coming to Yakima
March 13, 1912, will be remembered as a day of grand expectations in the city of North Yakima, Washington. C.M. Hauser, a prominent figure in the Pythian Order, has returned from a conference in Tacoma, bringing with him the news of an unprecedented gathering. Between 1000 to 1200 members of the Pythian Order, as well…
Bloody Raids in Mexico: Democrats’ Hidden Agenda
March 4, 1912, will be remembered as a day of bloodshed in the Mexican state of Mexico. On this fateful day, a group of rebels descended upon American targets, leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake. The carnage was so severe that it claimed the lives of at least 50 innocent Americans.…
Taft’s Iron Fist Behind Mercy
In an era of tough justice, President William H. Taft stands out as a leader with a heart of gold. The 27th President of the United States is known for issuing more pardons than any of his predecessors, leaving a trail of weeping women and wailing men in his wake. These desperate souls, hailing from…
Labor Leaders Busted in Dynamite Plot
Marion, Ohio – February 15, 1912. In a shocking turn of events, 47 labor leaders have been taken into custody as part of a massive federal investigation into an alleged dynamiting conspiracy. The United States government has accused the group of plotting to use explosives in a bid for power, sparking widespread concern among local…
Dry Spell: Philly Quart Co.’s Bold Experiment in Sobriety
In a daring move, the Philadelphia Quart Company has embarked on an unprecedented experiment in employee productivity, offering a 10% bonus to those who agree to abstain from intoxicating liquors. The plan, conceived by General Manager William H. Stanton, has been met with resounding success, with nearly 200 of the company’s 300 employees signing on…
Electric Chair Echoes with Gospel Hymns as Justice is Served
On a somber February 5, 1912, at Sing Sing Prison in Ossining, New York, a unique and chilling scene unfolded in the death house. As Charles Swenton, a black man, was led to the electric chair, his fellow inmates joined in a haunting hymn, ‘Safe in the Arms of Jesus.’ This was no ordinary gathering;…
Coal Land Heist: Tribal Trust Betrayed
In a shocking betrayal of Native American trust, a proposal to sell off nearly 446,000 acres of Choctaw and Chickasaw coal and asphalt lands has been recommended for passage by the Senate’s Indian Affairs Committee. The move, championed by Senator Owens, has left many reeling in Washington D.C. on January 18, 1912. Key Facts State:…
Oklahoma’s Deadly Frenzy: A Jury’s Dilemma
In the scorching summer of 1912, Oklahoma was gripped by a sense of urgency and turmoil. The Guthrie Daily Leader reported on January 25th that a local court had witnessed a most disturbing case. Craven, a resident of Oklahoma, was on trial for a heinous crime. The prosecution alleged that he had committed an unlawful…
Taft’s Plea for a Cheaper Government Falls Flat in the Face of Corruption
In a stark warning to the nation, President William Howard Taft pleaded with Congress on January 17, 1912, to extend the civil service system to administrative officers in Washington and the field. The President’s message, delivered in a desperate bid to curb government extravagance, revealed a staggering truth: the people of the United States were…
