Tag: 1913
Hero or Survivor: Wyo. Man’s Daring Rescue Raises Questions
Washington, D.C. – December 22, 1910, will forever be etched in the memory of G.F. Carr, a humble man from Clifton, Wyoming. It was on this fateful day that Carr’s bravery and endurance were tested like never before. His wife, also in the buggy, suffered severe injuries after they were thrown from their vehicle. Her…
Laramie Post Office Scandal: Letters Unclaimed, Whispers of Deception
December 22, 1913, marked a peculiar occurrence in Laramie, Wyoming. Unclaimed letters, some dating back weeks, remained at the local post office, sparking whispers of deceit. The list of unclaimed letters, published in the Laramie Republican, included names like Hugh Buckendorf, Albert Berryman, and Ole Murphy, leaving many wondering what secrets these letters might hold.…
Gunned Down in Gotham: New York Gunmen Face Appeal
The trial of four convicted New York gunmen, accused of murdering Herman Rosenthal, reached a critical juncture as arguments began in the Court of Appeals on December 18, 1913. The gruesome crime, which shook the streets of New York, had captivated the nation, and the accused were now fighting for their freedom. Their lawyers were…
Coal Dust Catastrophe: 38 Miners Buried Alive in Newcastle Explosion
December 17, 1913, will forever be etched in the memories of the people of Newcastle, Colorado. A devastating blast rocked the Vulcan mine of the Rocky Mountain Fuel company, killing 38 men and leaving only 2 alive. The explosion, which occurred at 10:20 a.m., sent coal dust flying through the air like a deadly mist,…
Progressive Party’s Shadowy Dealings Exposed in Illinois
December 16, 1913, marked a pivotal day in Illinois politics as representatives from nearly every county gathered in Chicago to discuss the future of the Progressive Party. The clandestine meeting, shrouded in secrecy, aimed to perfect plans for complete tickets in every county and in every senatorial and congressional district by next year. Behind closed…
Aviators Fall Prey to the Vampire Air
December 16, 1913, will be etched in the memories of many as a day of unrelenting tragedy. In just a decade since the first powered flight, 437 aviators have lost their lives in a pursuit to perfect the art of flying. The ‘Vampire Air,’ as it has come to be known, has claimed its victims…
Whaley’s Web of Deceit Unravels in D.C.
December 10, 1913, Washington D.C. – In a stunning twist, the Orace-Whaley scandal has taken a dramatic turn, leaving congressional insiders scratching their heads. Charleston Mayor Mack Strong’s opposition to Representative Whaley’s questionable election tactics had all but sealed the case. But now, sources close to the investigation say the matter will be indefinitely postponed,…
Blood on the Tracks: Coal Strike Violence Escalates in Colorado
Trinidad, Colo., December 10, 1913 – The Colorado coal fields are on the brink of chaos as the coal strike situation takes a deadly turn. The fragile peace has been shattered by the brutal murder of three mine guards and a chauffeur on November 8, near La Veta. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through…
Southern Woman Speaks Out on Suffrage, but Will Congress Listen?
In a spirited address to the National Association of Women, Mrs. Jacobs, a prominent Southern woman, refuted claims that the South does not want women’s suffrage. Speaking at the 35th annual convention in Tallulah, Louisiana, Mrs. Jacobs passionately argued that the South is indeed in favor of granting women the right to vote, contrary to…
President Wilson’s Cabinet Targets Food Trust in Nationwide Crackdown
In a bold move, President Woodrow Wilson’s administration has launched a nationwide investigation into the cold storage combine, a suspected mastermind behind the skyrocketing price of eggs. Attorney General McReynolds has issued a countrywide mandate, instructing investigators to dig deep into the combine’s operations, a move that has sent shockwaves through the nation’s agricultural industry.…
