Tag: 1930
Fleagle, James, Bank Robbery, California 2022
A notorious outlaw, Jake Fleagle, long on the run for his role in a brazen bank robbery in Lamar, Colorado, on May 23, 1912, that left four men dead, may soon meet his maker after a bloody confrontation in the Missouri Ozarks. The notorious bandit was wounded in a shootout with two Kansas City detectives,…
Bloodshed in Brazil: Federal Troops Raid Rebel Stronghold
October 12, 1930, will be etched in the memories of those living in South Bend and beyond as a day of calculated violence. The tranquil streets of our city were far removed from the blood-soaked fields of Brazil, where a brutal power struggle was unfolding. Federal troops had been dispatched to quell the uprising, and…
Flying Fiasco: Storm Grounds Transcontinental Airmen in Arizona
Kingman, Arizona – October 10, 1930. A storm like no other swept across northern Arizona yesterday, forcing a trio of transcontinental fliers to make an unplanned pit stop in this desert town. Laura Ingalls, the brave St. Louis aviatrix, and Robert Buck, the junior east-west record holder, were among the lucky (or unlucky, depending on…
Indiana State Highway Commission Embroiled in Scandal, Indianapolis IN, 1930
In a brazen move, the Indiana State Highway Commission has offered a bribe to its critics by announcing that 600 miles of locally maintained roads will be taken into the state system. The commission’s proposal, revealed this week, is a clear ploy to curry favor with districts that are perceived to be dissatisfied with Republican…
Scott W. Lucas, Prohibition Debate Suppression, Massachusetts 1930
Boston, October 4, 1930 – In a bold move, the American Legion’s national Judge Advocate, Scott W. Lucas, has declared that the organization will ignore the contentious issue of prohibition at their upcoming annual convention. The decision comes as a shock to those who had expected the Legion to take a stance on the highly…
Gambling House Scandal Unfolds: Judge Exposes Imposter Defendants
In a shocking turn of events, a South Bend, Indiana courtroom was thrown into chaos Monday when Judge A1 W. Hosinski uncovered a conspiracy to subvert justice in a high-stakes gambling case. The trial, which had been underway in St. Joseph County City Court, was abruptly suspended after the judge discovered that three of the…
Crash and Burn: Cubs’ Manager McCarthy Axed as Pennant Dreams Slip Away
September 23, 1930 – CHICAGO, IL – The Chicago Cubs’ World Series dreams have evaporated, and with it, the managerial career of Joe McCarthy. The team’s owner, William Wrigley, has made the shocking announcement that McCarthy will be replaced by none other than Rogers Hornsby, a veteran infielder and local legend. The move comes on…
William Desmond Taylor Murdered, Hollywood CA, 1922
In the dark underbelly of Hollywood, a mysterious crime shook the film industry to its core. William Desmond Taylor, a renowned director, was found dead in his home on February 1, 1922. The investigation that followed would leave the case unsolved, a haunting specter that still haunts the streets of Hollywood today. Related Federal Cases…
Fascist Fury: Berlin Erupts in Chaos as Hitler’s Men Face Off Against Police
In a shocking display of violence, at least 11 members of the National Socialist Fascist party were taken into custody on September 20, 1930, following a series of street riots that left multiple people injured in Berlin. The clashes began as a result of demonstrations that followed the Prussian ministry’s decision to lift a ban…
Mayor Hinkle May Halt Business of South Bend Speakeasies, South Bend IN, 1930
South Bend, IN – In a bold move to crack down on the city’s notorious speakeasies, Dry Administrator Major Howard Long has recommended that Mayor W R Hinkle revoke the licenses of establishments found to be violating Prohibition laws. The suggestion was made in a letter to City Controller Rudolph Aekermann, who referred it to…
