Tag: 1932
Edwin A. Mumper, Martin Boland Arrested for Hijacking, Washington D.C., 1932.
Washington D.C., September 28, 1932 – In a daring move to crack down on the notorious hijacking gang, federal investigators, along with District and Maryland police, have arrested three suspects in connection with the brazen hijacking of a load of confiscated liquor and the kidnapping of prohibition agents in Calvert County, Maryland, early last Sunday.…
Charles Gold, Hunting Accident, North Carolina 1932
September 21, 1932, will be etched in the memories of Henderson residents as a day of sudden and tragic loss. Charles Gold, a 59-year-old assistant secretary of the Pilot Life Company in Greensboro, met his untimely demise while out hunting in Randolph County. The incident, initially believed to be an accident, has sent shockwaves throughout…
Mahatma Gandhi, Fast Unto Death, Washington D.C. 1932
Washington D.C. – September 20, 1932 – In a shocking move, Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi has set his sights on a perilous fast unto death to protest the British government’s plan for electoral representation in India. Premier Ramsay MacDonald’s decision, announced on August 16, has sparked outrage among the Indian people, who fear the…
Babys Pavarotti, Child Endangerment, New York 1990
Washington, D.C. – In a bizarre and seemingly unrelated incident, a three-day-old infant named Frank Nicastie stunned his family and a nearby musician with his uncanny singing voice. The newborn burst into a haunting rendition of the final aria from Pagliacci, sending shockwaves through the Nicastie household in the 600 block of Irving Street NW.…
Joe Landers, Bank Robbery, Montana 1932
Libby, Montana – In a somber courtroom, Judge C.W. Pomeroy delivered a harsh sentence to Joe Landers, a 28-year-old con man with a history of evading justice. Landers, known for his dapper appearance and silver tongue, stood accused of bank robbery and car theft. His luck finally ran out as he faced Judge Pomeroy, who…
Harry C Davis Fights for Taxi Drivers, WASHINGTON DC, 1932.
Washington, D.C. – In a tense showdown, a proposal to park taxis near fire hydrants sparked a heated debate at a public hearing before the Public Utilities Commission. The hearing was called due to a recent change in control of hack stands from the District Commissioners to the joint board. Related Federal Cases Letitia James…
Democrats’ Gubernatorial Gamble
Tuesday, September 6, 1932, marked a pivotal moment in Connecticut’s Democratic Party as leaders gathered at Pleasure Beach Bridgeport to honor National Committeeman Archibald McNeil. However, the event quickly transformed into a love feast, with party stalwarts Wilbur L. Cross and others calling for unity in their crusade for the gubernatorial nomination. The crowd’s fervor…
Bootleggers and Backroom Deals: Hoover’s Prohibition Predicament
In a bold move, President Herbert Hoover opened the campaign for his reelection with a speech that left the nation wondering about his stance on the contentious issue of Prohibition. On August 26, 1932, at a time when the Great Depression was ravaging the country, Hoover declared himself firmly against the restoration of the saloon…
Herbert Hoover, Economic Deception, Washington D.C. 1932
August 26, 1932, Washington D.C. – In a desperate bid to alleviate the suffering of the nation, President Hoover assured leaders at a recent parley that a major crisis had been overcome. However, his words rang hollow as the specter of unemployment loomed large over the country. The President spoke of a ‘battle ahead’ and…
Unidentified Man, Dog Struck by Vehicle, North Carolina 1932
In the sweltering summer of 1932, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, witnessed a chain of calamities that would test the mettle of even the most resilient residents. One unfortunate soul, known to this reporter, had his world turned upside down in a span of mere weeks. His beloved pet dog was struck and killed by an…
