Tag: 1926
Headlight Hijinks: A Glimmer of Justice in Milwaukee’s ‘Glare’ Epidemic
In a bold move to combat the scourge of dazzling headlights, the Milwaukee Common Council Judiciary Committee has taken decisive action. On December 29, 1926, a meeting was convened to discuss a headlight testing ordinance that would put an end to the city’s ‘glare’ epidemic. The brainchild of Alderman Paul Gauer, a stalwart Socialist from…
Mexico’s Oil Men Face Deadline Doom: Calles Refuses Extension
In a move that sent shockwaves through the oil industry, Mexican President Plutarco Elías Calles has rejected a plea to delay the implementation of new oil regulations, set to take effect on January 1, 1927. The announcement, made in a telegram received by the Association of Producers of Petroleum in Mexico, has left oil executives…
Canada’s Rum Runners Get a Warning: Prove Your Cargo or Face the Music
In a brazen move aimed at stemming the tide of Canadian bootleggers, the Customs Department in Vancouver, B.C. has announced that liquor ships must now prove their cargoes are landed at ports where they are cleared of forfeit bonds. The directive, effective immediately, requires these vessels to produce documentation showing that their liquor has been…
Augusta’s Dark Underbelly Exposed
On December 15, 1926, a solemn marriage took place at Smyrna Mills, Maine, between Clifford P. Levenrier and Annie M. Hovey, both residents of Augusta. However, this union was not without controversy. Sources close to the investigation revealed that Annie M. Hovey had been involved in a string of mysterious affairs, leaving a trail of…
The Great Baseball Betrayal: Hornsby’s High-Stakes Heist
In a shocking turn of events, Rogers Hornsby, the star second baseman of the St. Louis Cardinals, was traded to the New York Giants in a deal that will go down in baseball history as one of the most brazen betrayals of all time. The transaction, which was finalized over the telephone on December 21,…
Borderland Boomtown Plagued by Booster Scam
December 19, 1926, will be remembered as the day the small Arizona town of Douglas was rocked by a scandal that threatened to compromise its booming economy. The Borderland Climate Club, a group touted as a champion of local tourism, had been issuing stickers emblazoned with the slogan ‘Where She Walked,’ which had become an…
Doheny Jury Sleeps on It: Justice Hoehling’s Determination Put to the Test
Washington, D.C. – As the clock struck 10 pm on a chilly December evening, the Fall-Doheny jury was sent home for the night, still grappling with the weight of their decision. For seven hours, the jurors had deliberated, weighing the evidence presented in the high-stakes case that had captivated the nation. But as the night…
Deadly Blast Devastates Indiana Mine
A devastating explosion ripped through the mine No. 1 of the Erasemio Coal Co near Princeton, Indiana, on last Thursday, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The blast claimed the lives of 1 miners, and the grim task of recovering the bodies has begun. Rescue workers and observers are still grappling…
Carnegie’s Shadow: A Tale of Broken Promises and Empty Shelves
In the heart of Washington D.C., a scandal has been brewing beneath the surface. The Carnegie Library, once a beacon of knowledge and learning, has been abandoned by its benefactor, Andrew Carnegie. In 1910, Carnegie passed away, and his corporation announced that it would no longer fund library buildings across the country. But in a…
Blood Ties and Betrayal: Not Guilty Verdict in the Hall-Mills Murder
In a shocking turn of events, Mrs. Frances Stevens Hall and her brothers, Henry and Willie Stevens, were acquitted of the murder of Mrs. Eleanor R. Mills, a choir singer who met her demise on September 14, 1922, with Reverend Edward W. Hall. The trial, which had been ongoing for months, came to a dramatic…
