Tag: 1917
Murder on the Prairie: Bismarck Community Shaken by Christmas Eve Slaying
On the cold winter evening of December 24, 1917, a senseless murder shook the small town of Bismarck, North Dakota. 34-year-old George L. Johnson was found dead in his home, a victim of a brutal crime that has left the community reeling. According to eyewitnesses, Johnson, a local farmer, was discovered by his wife, Emma,…
Bootlegger’s Sweet Deception Foiled in Model City
In a brazen move, a cunning bootlegger has outsmarted the authorities in Model City, leaving the local police department scratching their heads. The suspect, who remains unidentified, had been using a clever ruse to evade detection. His plan involved lacing tea with a toxic substance, acetate, which would render the victims insensible and easy prey…
Bay View Bombshell: Police Scramble for Clues in Central Station Massacre
It’s been a week since the devastating bomb explosion ripped through the central police station in Milwaukee, leaving nine officers and one woman dead in its wake. Police Chief Janssen and Detective Captain Sullivan have been scrambling for answers, but so far, their efforts have been met with a frustrating lack of progress. The case…
Gin House Scandal: Oklahoma’s Cotton Oil Millers Face State Scrutiny
The Oklahoma state government is cracking down on the cotton oil milling industry, accusing operators of price fixing and exploitation. In the first hearing of a highly anticipated lawsuit, the state attorney general’s office demanded that cotton oil millers submit detailed reports on their business practices. Oklahoma City’s cottonseed men were required to reveal the…
Picket Protest Turns Ugly: Wisconsin Suffragists Clash Over Criticism
November 15, 1917, Milwaukee, Wisconsin – A heated debate erupted at the Wisconsin Woman Suffrage Association convention in the city’s public library, leaving a cloud of tension in the air. The controversy centered around a resolution criticizing the National Woman’s Party and their picket activities at the nation’s capital. The resolution, presented by the executive…
Desert Deception: Elsie Ferguson’s Sahara Scandal
In the scorching deserts of the Sahara, a tangled web of mystery and intrigue unfolds in the latest Artcraft release, Barbary Sheep. Starring the enchanting Elsie Ferguson, this gripping tale of adventure and romance has Nogales moviegoers abuzz with excitement. But behind the glamour of the silver screen, a darker story is brewing. On a…
War on War: Patent Office Bombarded with Bizarre Solutions to End the Conflict
In the midst of World War I, the United States Patent Office in Washington D.C. has become a hub of innovation, with scores of inventors clamoring to patent their ideas for ending the war. A vial of pink liquid, touted as a means to end the conflict, sits alongside thousands of other submissions, ranging from…
Chancellor Helfferich’s Downfall: A Scandal Brewing in the Heart of Germany
In a shocking turn of events, a brewing scandal is threatening to topple German Vice Chancellor Karl Helfferich from his position. The General Anzeiger of Dusseldorf is predicting his resignation within weeks, if not sooner. Tensions are running high in German parliamentary circles, fueled by the Chancellor’s address to the Reichstag main committee on October…
Mysterious Death Rocks East Chicago
In the sweltering autumn of 1917, a somber tale of loss and mystery emerged from the steel city of East Chicago. Last Friday, a young man named Newell K. Corbett, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Corbett of Noble street, met his untimely demise in the city. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, leaving…
Drafted Men Head to War: Local Family’s Ties to the War Effort
In a somber turn of events, George Crowder, a cousin of General Marshal Crowder in charge of the selective draft, has been called to serve in the war effort. On October 3, 1917, Crowder will leave Denver with a batch of drafted men bound for Camp Fruita. The news has sent shockwaves through the Crowder…
