Tag: 1924
Ben Burchfield, Capital Murder, Tennessee 2024
Nashville, Tennessee – November 29, 1922, will be etched in the memories of the families of five innocent victims for eternity. Ben Burchfield, the man responsible for their brutal slaughter, was today sentenced to die in the electric chair on January 14, 1924. Burchfield’s heinous crime took place in Bristol, where he brutally murdered his…
James Judge, Bootlegging, New York 1923
On a typical autumn afternoon in Tottenville, federal agents and special vice men from the 12th division of the New York police department descended upon 11 Bentley Street, the home of notorious bootlegger James Judge. Armed with a search warrant, they combed through the premises, uncovering a quart of whiskey and a quart of alcohol…
Kenosha Hunters Caught with Venison, Green Bay WI, 1924
In a shocking turn of events, six Kenosha hunters were apprehended by game wardens in the north woods of Wisconsin for possessing several doe and consuming venison in their camp. The incident, which unfolded in November 1924, has left local authorities scrambling to piece together the details of the case. Related Federal Cases Bryan Roger…
Blood on the City Streets: Los Angeles Murderers Strike Again
November 18, 1924, was a day that would etch a dark stain on the city of Los Angeles. Albert R. Rosanblum, a successful real estate operator, was found brutally murdered, his lifeless body a chilling reminder of the violence that lurked in the shadows. The circumstances surrounding Rosanblum’s death bore an eerie resemblance to the…
Ainad Pageant Organizer, Embezzlement, Louisiana 2020
In the heart of East St. Louis, Illinois, a city plagued by the shadows of crime and corruption, a seemingly innocent event unfolded at the Ainad Temple. The Pageant of Progress, a historical review, was meant to uplift and entertain the masses. However, behind the glitz and glamour of pretty models and smart garments, a…
West Leavenworth Club’s Dirty Secrets Exposed
Omaha, November 16, 1924 – The West Leavenworth club, once hailed as one of the city’s most prestigious organizations, has been embroiled in a scandalous controversy surrounding the proposed relocation of the county hospital and poor farm. Members of the club have been accused of trying to strong-arm the city into selling the property, which…
Alice Buck, Distracted Driving, Illinois 1924
A tragic accident marred the roads near Nashville, Illinois, on November 11, 1924, when a car driven by Mrs. Alice Buck, 40, of St. Louis, veered off the road and overturned. The X-ray supply manufacturer’s wife was thrown from the vehicle and suffered a fractured skull, which ultimately proved fatal. The accident occurred approximately eight…
Dawes Plan’s Silver Lining: Britain’s Desperate Struggle for Financial Redemption
It’s been nearly six years since the devastating economic crash of 1918, and the once-thriving nation of shopkeepers, Britain, remains on the brink of financial collapse. But in a glimmer of hope, the Dawes Plan is taking its first feeble steps toward normalcy, sparking a cautious optimism among the British people. As Charles M. McAnn…
Liberal Party Infighting: A Recipe for Disaster?
It was a stormy night in London when the Liberal Party’s leader, Mr. Asquith, announced his plan to overhaul the party from top to bottom. But the response was far from thunderous. In fact, it was a cacophony of criticism from the party’s own ranks. About 100 Liberal candidates who were defeated in the recent…
James Johnson, Fatal Vehicle Collision, Pennsylvania 2022
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – November 12, 1924: A tragic accident shook the community as a motorcycle collided with a car driven by Joseph Sauler, resulting in the fatal injury of Gordon Hodges. The fateful encounter occurred at the entrance of the Hotel Pines, a popular stop on the Lincoln highway between New Brunswick and Metuchen.…
