Tag: 1922
Deadly Drink Devastation: Poisoned Hooch Claims 4 Lives Along Manhattan Waterfront
September 16, 1922, saw a grim toll of lives lost to the scourge of poisoned liquor in Manhattan. The latest fatality, Frank Dalley, a 45-year-old man, succumbed to his illness in his home at 402 West 31st Street. Medical Examiner Dr. Shapiro reported Dalley’s case, stating that the victim was a hard drinker. Dr. Shapiro’s…
Treacherous Intent: The Rare Conviction of Treason in American History
The streets of America have witnessed their fair share of rebellions and uprisings, but the conviction of treason against the United States is a rare and striking phenomenon. The nation’s capital has seen its share of traitors, but the harsh reality is that few have been punished for their crimes. In the late 18th century,…
Crop Threshing Chaos: Farm Labor Shortages Hit Montana
Sept. 11, 1922, Helena, Montana – In a bizarre twist of fate, the usually reliable farm help supply in Montana has taken a drastic turn for the worse. According to the state department of agriculture’s weekly summary, crop conditions are in disarray due to a severe labor shortage. The report, issued for the week ending…
Harding’s Wife Enters Critical Condition, As Turkey’s Brutal Campaign Leaves Thousands Dead
In a shocking turn of events, the wife of US President Warren G. Harding, Mrs. Harding, has fallen gravely ill, sparking widespread anxiety across the nation. The First Lady’s condition has been critical since last Thursday, despite undergoing a major surgical operation several years prior. The surgery was a desperate attempt to treat a long-standing…
Bridge Burner Caught in Web of Deceit
Tulsa, Oklahoma – In a daring midnight raid, deputy United States marshals apprehended R.J. Reeves, a suspect linked to a plot to sabotage the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad bridge south of El Reno. The arrest marked the end of a 48-hour manhunt that had the town on edge. Reeves was taken from his…
Bishop’s Scathing Rebuke Exposes City’s Dark Underbelly
In a blistering sermon delivered at the 47th triennial general convention of the Episcopal Church in the United States, the Rt Rev Eldwin S Lines D D, Bishop of Newark, New Jersey, laid bare the city’s festering social ills. Speaking at the opening session on September 8, 1922, Bishop Lines condemned the ‘violent methods’ and…
Oklahoma’s Slicked-Handed Politicians: A Web of Bribery and Betrayal
In the scorching heat of Oklahoma, a tale of corruption and deceit has been unfolding, leaving a trail of scandal and shame in its wake. It began with the Democratic administration of Governor Charles N. Robertson, who found himself at the center of a bribery scandal two years ago. While the governor claimed the charge…
Insurance Empire Exposed: Congressman Walters Unmasks Trust’s Grip on Worker Compensation
In a scathing indictment, Congressman Walter of Pennsylvania has laid bare the sinister machinations of the insurance trust, which has been blocking a crucial bill to provide compensation to workers in the District. The shocking revelation comes as Congress grapples with the Fitzgerald bill, a measure aimed at safeguarding the rights of workers. According to…
Mexico’s President Obregon Stands Firm Against US Recognition
In a bold move, Mexican President Álvaro Obregón delivered a keynote address to Congress, reiterating the country’s stance on the Treaty of Amity with the United States. While the international community held its breath, Obregón declared that Mexico’s national development would prove to the world that the current government was responsible and worthy of respect.…
Blockade Runners Brought to Heel: Customs Crack Down on Smugglers
In a daring midnight raid, a United States subchaser, the Hansen, captured a British sloop, the Cormorant, off the coast of Greenport, New York, on August 26, 1922. The Cormorant, flying the British flag, was intercepted by Captain Dizer of the Hansen, who demanded to know the identity of the vessel and its cargo. The…
