Tag: 1929
Harry B. Hawes, Bootlegger Protection, Missouri 1929
In a scathing address delivered on November 8, 1929, Senator Harry B. Hawes of Missouri denounced the proposed amendment to the Volstead Act, which aimed to make the purchaser of liquor equally guilty with the seller. Speaking at the National Radio Forum, Hawes condemned the plan as a boon to bootleggers, providing them with additional…
Harry B Hawes, Prohibition Amendment Opposition, Missouri 1929
On November 7, 1929, Senator Harry B. Hawes of Missouri delivered a scathing rebuke to a proposed amendment to the Volstead Act, arguing it would give bootleggers a free pass and unleash a new wave of lawlessness. Speaking to a national radio audience, Hawes condemned the plan, which would hold customers of illicit liquor equally…
Ray L. Wilbur, Electricity Allocation Manipulation, Nevada 1929
November 2, 1929 – The neon lights of Las Vegas may shine bright, but behind the scenes, a power struggle is brewing. In a letter to Senator Patrick A. Oddie, Interior Secretary Ray L. Wilbur revealed a contentious plan that could change the fate of Boulder Dam’s electricity allocation. The proposal, backed by certain Nevada…
AG Youngquist Indicted for Prohibition Enforcement, Washington D.C., 1929
It’s a dark day for the nation’s capital as news breaks that Attorney General for Minnesota, P.G. A. Youngquist, has been selected by President Hoover to succeed the outgoing Assistant Attorney General for Prohibition Enforcement, Mrs. Willebrandt. Youngquist, a native of Sweden, is expected to take office in the near future and bring his expertise…
Dr. Wilfley Accused of Ignoring Arab Perspective, Washington D.C., 1929
November 2, 1929 – In a shocking revelation, Dr. Wilfley, a Christian cleric, has been accused of overlooking the Arab perspective in the ongoing Palestine controversy. During his recent three-month tour of Europe and the Holy Land, Dr. Wilfley met with both Arab and Jewish leaders, but his words have left many divided. ‘Bitter, implacable…
Madison Grose, Church Acquisition, Indiana 1929
South Bend, IN – October 30, 1929 – In a shocking move, Reverend Madison Grose, pastor of the First Nazarene Church, has announced the purchase of Hope Chapel, a former location of the Ridgedale Presbyterian Church, on the corner of Leer and Dayton streets. But what lies behind this sudden change of address? Is it…
Robert Falcon Scott, Murder, Virginia 1929
It’s been a grueling journey for the Little America expedition, but the real test may have just begun. As I dug into the reports from Joe De Oanahl, navigator of the supporting sledging party, I discovered a chilling tale of survival and deceit. On October 27, 1929, De Oanahl’s team radioed back to base, revealing…
Washington Times Reporters, Contempt of Court, Washington D.C. 1929
October 29, 1929 – Washington D.C. – In a shocking turn of events, two Times reporters now face a daunting choice: betray their professionalism or risk a stint in the slammer. The case centers around their refusal to reveal sensitive information about a recent exposé on the Prohibition era. The reporters, who had promised to…
Rumrunner’s Wild Ride Ends in Bloodshed, Betrayal
In a brazen display of lawlessness, two members of the Washington D.C. police force were killed in a recent high-speed chase involving a notorious liquor suspect. The incident has left the community reeling and raised questions about corruption within the department. Related Federal Cases Blood and Betrayal: The Cronin Case Exposed · Maryland Capitol Breach:…
Wall Street Speculators, Stock Market Manipulation, New York 1929
October 25, 1929, was a day of relief for Wall Street, as the stock market opened with a one to three point gain after a tumultuous few days. But beneath the surface, a storm was brewing. The trading floor was abuzz with activity, as brokers scrambled to unload shares and investors desperately sought to salvage…
