Tag: 1919
X-Ray Apparatus Kills Doctor in Electrocution Tragedy
In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the medical community, a doctor at the American hospital at Neuilly in Paris has met a tragic end. On December 3, 1919, Dr. D. Jaugeas was preparing to treat a patient using the Coolidge X-ray apparatus when it suddenly burst into a fierce fusillade of sparks.…
Diplomatic Duplicity: US Demands Release of American Consular Agent
In a scathing diplomatic note, the United States government blasted the Mexican government for its failure to release American consular agent William O. Jenkins, who has been imprisoned at Feubla. The note, delivered to Mexico City on December 2, 1919, accused Carranza of attempting to obscure the issue with ‘judicial reasons,’ which the US deemed…
Diplomatic Détente or Deception: Mexico’s Response Hangs in the Balance
In a tense standoff between the United States and Mexico, the fate of American consular agent William 0 Jenkins remains uncertain. Confined in a Puebla, Mexico prison since the Mexican Revolution’s tumultuous aftermath, Jenkins’ release hangs precariously in the balance. With the U.S. government demanding his immediate liberation, Mexico’s response looms large, expected to arrive…
Red Menace Rises in the West: Governors Unite Against Socialist Threat
In a chilling display of coordinated effort, governors in the western United States have taken drastic action to crush the growing threat of radicalism and socialism. The move comes as a response to the increasing menace of the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World) and other ‘obnoxious organizations’ in the region. Related Federal Cases 1488s…
J.N. Burgess, George Perniger Murdered in Holdup, Pendleton OR, 1919
A chilling tale of senseless violence unfolded in the quiet town of Pendleton, Oregon, last night, as two men met their untimely demise in a botched holdup at the Claremont tavern. J.N. Burgess and George Perniger, two unsuspecting patrons, were gunned down by bandits who had approached them with a mock threat. ‘Stick up your…
Abraham Galomfeck Arrested for Public Order Offense, New York NY, 1919
In the midst of a chilly autumn evening, the streets of New York City seemed to be alive with the promise of revolution. Yesterday, a meeting was called in Rutgers Square to commemorate the second anniversary of the Russian revolution. But what was meant to be a peaceful celebration turned into a heated showdown between…
Sugar Scandal Rocks Washington: Government Accused of Selling Out American Interests
In a shocking revelation, the War Department’s decision to sell 22 million pounds of sugar to the French government has left many questioning the true motives behind the move. Representative Bland of Indiana, a member of a House committee that recently investigated War Department expenditures abroad, voiced his discontent with the action in the House…
Mrs Alexander Tasicrof, White Slavery, Vermont 1919
On October 30, 1919, a chilling tale of human exploitation unfurled in Burlington, Vermont. The U.S. authorities had been tracking a notorious white slaving enterprise operating in the plush resort town of Newport. Their focus was on one woman: Mrs. Alexander Tasicrof of Lowell, Massachusetts. Related Federal Cases Trump Targets Immigrant Protections, AG James Fights…
Charles Hayden, Neglect of Veterans, Arizona 1919
October 26, 1919, was supposed to be a day of hope for the families of Tombstone’s fallen soldiers. But instead, it brought to light the harsh reality that many of these heroes were left to suffer after their time in service. Congressman Charles Hayden, who had been tasked with looking after the interests of discharged…
Joe Allen Arrested for Unknown Crimes, Pine Bluff AR, 1919
Deputy Sheriff Frank Milner’s recent visit to the insane asylum at Little Rock is stirring up rumors of a possible crime connection. However, the details remain murky. Sources close to the investigation have revealed that Joe Allen, a colored Texan, was escorted to the asylum last year. While it’s unclear what brought him there, speculation…
