Tag: 1918
Lake County Times Tackled Tariff Tussle, But Would It Stop Crime?
December 31, 1918, marked the end of a tumultuous year for Lake County, Indiana. As the world grappled with the devastating effects of World War I, the local community was abuzz with the news that machinery bound for this country was being intercepted by English authorities. According to reports, the equipment was destined for Japan,…
Washington DC Residents Launch Charity Drive for War-Stricken Jews, 1918
In the aftermath of World War I, the streets of Washington D.C. were filled with desperate pleas for help. Hundreds of posters plastered across the city, emblazoned with a haunting image of an emaciated woman and her starving child amidst the ruins of war-torn lands, urged citizens to contribute generously to the relief efforts. The…
Mysterious Absence Sparks Concern in Grand Forks
December 19, 1918 – In a peculiar case that has raised eyebrows in Grand Forks, a local farmer from Wallcreek Township has gone missing without a word. Solomon Ohlson, a respected member of his community, was last seen visiting the city on December 18, 1918. Authorities are left scrambling to piece together the circumstances surrounding…
Reginald P. Bottomsworth, Meatpacking Conspiracy, South Carolina 2019
In the high-stakes world of meatpacking, one company stands out for its ruthless efficiency: Swift Company. But behind its impressive size and operations lies a humdrum truth: it’s just like any other manufacturing business, relying on raw materials and human labor to churn out a finished product. In 1918, Swift Company found itself at the…
Baltimore Booze Express Passengers, Public Intoxication, Maryland 1918
In a shocking display of brazenness, approximately 250 men, women, and juveniles alighted from the notorious Baltimore booze special at White House Station in Washington, D.C. on October 24, 1918. The special train, consisting of five passenger cars and a motor car, was packed with passengers, many of whom appeared to be heavily laden with…
Selective Service System, Draft Evasion, North Dakota 1918
September 14, 1918, will go down in history as the day the city of Bismarck, North Dakota, was shaken to its core. The initial draft class of the selective service had just been announced, and a staggering number of men from the capital city were called to account. Almost 50 percent of the total registrants,…
Subscriptions to the Irish Standard – a Scheme of Deceit?
In the heart of Minneapolis, a peculiar case has come to light, raising questions about the integrity of a local publication. The Northern Printing and Publishing Company, responsible for the Irish Standard, a widely read newspaper in the region, has been accused of deceitful practices in its subscription management. According to sources, the company has…
Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Division Wreck, Tennessee 1918
Nashville, Tennessee, July 11, 1918 – The streets of Nashville are still reeling from the devastating wreck that occurred on the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis division of the W&F railroad. The scene of the catastrophe was like a gruesome crime scene, with officials scrambling to piece together the events leading up to the disaster.…
Riverboat Tragedy: Justice Sought in Devastating Missouri Slope Disaster
In a shocking turn of events, the federal court in Bismarck is set to convene tomorrow morning to investigate the tragic loss of life on a riverboat. The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the southwestern district, leaving families and communities reeling in its aftermath. One of the most critical cases in the district’s history, the…
James Johnson, Bribery and Embezzlement, New York 2022
In a shocking turn of events, the 1918 Army bill has reached its final stages, sparking heated debates between Senate and House conferees. The proposal, which carries a staggering record-breaking appropriation of $11,208,500,000, has been marred by disputes over key issues. At the heart of the controversy lies the appointment of Provost Marshal General Crowder…
