Tag: 1916
John J. Dillon Embroiled in Price Fixing Scandal, New York, 1916
In a brazen display of bureaucratic defiance, Commissioner John J. Dillon of the New York Board of Trade refused to budge on his contentious order requiring merchants to stamp the price of their goods, including refrigerated items. Related Federal Cases Chang Suk C.S. Chung, Price Fixing, New York, 2023 · Alabama Ex-Chairman John Smith, Ran…
Dr. Emma Taylor, Prescription Fraud, California 2025
In a shocking revelation, a Philadelphia doctor has been touting a homemade remedy to strengthen eyesight by 50% in just one week. Dr. Lewis claims his ‘wonderful free prescription’ has restored the vision of countless individuals, including those who suffered from eye strain and other weaknesses. But is this miracle cure too good to be…
Peanut Empire Built on Blood, Sweat, and Tears – Or Is It Something More Sinister?
In the rural towns of Alabama, a peculiar phenomenon has been unfolding. A delegation from Georgia, led by Messrs. Leon Perry, K. Bacon, and J.P. Meyers, made their way to Doerun, Georgia, and then on to Alabama, in search of answers. Their quest was to uncover the secrets behind the thriving peanut industry that had…
Railroad Ruse: Government Seeks Supreme Court Review
In a stunning move, Attorney General Gregory announced last night that the government would not be appealing the recent Kansas City court decision regarding the eighthour law. The decision, handed down by Judge Hook, has left both the government and the railroads unsatisfied. The case, which was brought by a smaller railroad, has raised questions…
Dr. Recommends Iron Over Patent Medicines, Laclede MO, 1916
In a shocking revelation, a 50-year-old man from Laclede, Missouri, attributed his remarkable health transformation to the consumption of Nuxated Iron. The astonishing claim was made to a New York doctor, who was amazed to find the man with the blood pressure of a 20-year-old and radiating with vitality. This remarkable individual had been bedridden…
Crime in the Park: Chaos Erupts During Community Celebration
The streets of Washington, D.C. were abuzz with excitement as the Park View Citizens Association wrapped up its five-day celebration of the new school building and Georgia avenue paving on October 21, 1916. But amidst the festivities, a sense of unease settled over the crowd as Commissioner Brownlow took the stage in the auditorium of…
Sugar Scandal Exposed: National Sugar Refining Company Embroiled in Controversy
In a shocking revelation, the National Sugar Refining Company of New Jersey has been accused of misrepresenting the quality and purity of its Jack Frost Sugar brand. According to sources, the company’s claims of ‘fine, even-grained’ sugar are nothing more than a ruse to deceive consumers. But how could a reputable company like the National…
John Cook, Suicide, Massac County IL, 1916
In a shocking turn of events, John Cook, a resident of Massac County, Illinois, made a desperate attempt to end his life. On an unknown date in 1916, Cook shot himself through the throat, but the wound proved non-fatal. In a stark display of desperation, Cook crawled into a nearby straw stack and set it…
Maxwell Motors Duped by Continental Oil Scam
The streets of Poplar, Montana, have witnessed another scheme, this time involving the Continental Oil Company and Maxwell Motors. In a shocking revelation, it has come to light that Continental Oil, a Colorado-based corporation, has been deceiving the public with their ‘Perfection Smokeless Oil Heater’. The heater, touted as a convenient and portable solution for…
Tragic Fall Claims Life of Justice Harlan’s Widow
In a shocking turn of events, the widow of Associate Justice John Marshall Harlan of the United States Supreme Court met her untimely demise after a devastating fall at her summer home in Murray Bay, Quebec, Canada. Mrs. Harlan, a woman of refinement and elegance, was brought back to Washington, D.C. on Monday, but unfortunately…
