Tag: 1932
Veterans’ Pay Scandal Rocks Capitol Hill, Washington D.C., 1932
A shocking scandal rocked Capitol Hill as two high-ranking veterans, Maj. Gen. James G. Harbord and Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, were criticized for their hefty salaries and benefits. The controversy surrounds their continued receipt of retirement pay while taking on lucrative private positions. Related Federal Cases Jared Wise, Capitol Riot Breach, Washington D.C., 2021…
James Parker, Murder, District of Columbia 2022
Washington D.C. was shaken to its core on December 17, 1932, when a gruesome murder took place in one of the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Theodore W. Noyes, a respected journalist and editor of The Evening Star, broke the news of the shocking crime that sent shockwaves through the nation’s capital. The victim was identified…
Hit-and-Run Horror: Cop Held for Grand Jury
Washington D.C., November 21, 1932 – In a shocking turn of events, Policeman William T. Schlosser was held for grand jury action today by a coroner’s jury investigating the hit-and-run death of 60-year-old Mrs. Mathilda King, a cook who was struck and killed by an automobile in the 2900 block of Massachusetts Avenue on Friday…
John Hoover, Embezzlement, Alabama 2020
Washington D.C., November 18, 1932 – In a move shrouded in secrecy, President Herbert Hoover gathered his full cabinet for the first time in months to discuss war debt and domestic problems. The closed-door meeting, held at the White House, was a precursor to Hoover’s highly anticipated conferences next week with President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt…
Hoover’s Cabinet Caught in Debt Puzzle
On a chilly November 18, 1932, the White House was abuzz with tension as President Herbert Hoover’s cabinet convened to tackle the nation’s most pressing issue: debts. The president, known for his stoic demeanor, had called an emergency meeting to address the weighty problem of foreign debtors seeking a four-year extension and a review of…
Brownsville Resident, Armed Robbery, Texas 2023
In the midst of Thanksgiving preparations and the promise of warmer weather, a different kind of struggle unfolds in Brownsville, Texas. According to reports, the Volunteers of America, operating a home in Brownsville, is in dire need of assistance. The home, a refuge for the unfortunate, relies on the kindness of hunters who have gone…
Reverend K. S. Beame, Wife Poisoning, Oklahoma 1932
In the scorching hot Oklahoma landscape, a sinister plot unfolded in the courtroom of Muskogee. The murder trial of Reverend K. S. Beame, accused of poisoning his first wife, reached a boiling point on October 22, 1932. The defense rested its case after presenting over two dozen witnesses, but the prosecution was far from finished.…
Hoover’s Houdini Act Foiled: Feds Foil Daring Prison Break Attempt
In a daring bid to escape the clutches of the law, a group of would-be prisoners attempted to break free from their North Dakota prison cell. The brazen move was thwarted by vigilant authorities, leaving the would-be escapees to face the full force of justice. The incident, which took place on an unspecified date, highlights…
Racial Injustice Sows Seeds of Doubt in Lee Trial
In a stunning verdict, a 16-member all-white jury in Towson, Maryland, convicted Euel Lee Orphan Jones of murder on September 29, 1932. The trial, marred by constitutional and human rights violations, has sparked outrage and fueled demands for a new trial. Attorneys David Levinson and Bernard Ades, hired by the International Labor Defense, are set…
Breadline Blues: A City on the Brink
DETROIT, September 30, 1932 – The Motor City is on high alert as the November election looms. The Democrats are pinning their hopes on Michigan, but even they are hesitant to claim the state as their own. The Great Depression has left a trail of devastation in its wake, with widespread poverty and desperation gripping…
