Tag: 1936
J Edgar Hoover, White Slavery, Washington D.C. 1936
December 27, 1936, Washington D.C. – The Justice Department and immigration authorities have launched a crackdown on white slavery, with a threat of wholesale deportations looming large. According to J. Edgar Hoover, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 16 convicted white slavers are already facing deportation. Hoover revealed that the government’s new move against…
Dirty Odds: Bail Revoked for Notorious Gambler Dutch Irwin and Crew
December 12, 1936 – In a stunning turn of events, the United States Court of Appeals has revoked the bail of notorious gambler Morris E. ‘Dutch’ Irwin and five of his associates, convicted of operating a high-stakes gambling den in Washington D.C. last year. Assistant United States Attorney Roger Robb petitioned the court to order…
James Johnson, Dividend Swindling, California 2022
December 8, 1936, marked a peculiar day in Washington D.C. as two closed banks, District National and Northeast Savings, began sending out postcards to their depositors, hinting at a massive payout. The move, orchestrated by Controller of the Currency J.F.T. O’Connor, was set to distribute approximately $1.5 million in dividends to those who presented the…
James Earl Ray, Murder, Tennessee 1977
In a chilling display of mercy, six murderers stood before the North Dakota pardon board, begging for their lives. On December 3, 1936, the board met to hear the pleas of these convicted killers, who faced the very real possibility of spending the rest of their days behind bars. Among them was Arnold Thiele, a…
Leila Investigated for Theft, Mahnomen MN, 1936
On a fateful November 27th, 1936, in the small town of Mahnomen, Minnesota, a sinister plot unfolded. Leila, a resident of Mahnomen, was at the center of a mysterious incident that would leave everyone stunned. It began when she spotted a cat entering a room where a sharp-pointed and iron object lay. Feeling superstitious, Leila…
Alleged Traffic Abuse, Washington D.C., 1936
In a shocking case of alleged police misconduct, a District of Columbia motorist has come forward claiming he was wrongly arrested for speeding by a Washington policeman in Hyattsville, Maryland. Maynard Hollandsworth, 22-year-old government employee, swore an affidavit alleging that the officer, who he initially thought was a Maryland officer, took him into custody on…
Leip Sig Heated Mattress Scam, Illinois 1936
In the chilly streets of October 1936, a peculiar story emerged from Leip sig, where the pursuit of warmth led to a curious discovery. A newfangled mattress, touted as a game-changer for sleep-deprived souls, was unveiled at the local fair. Dubbed a ‘revolutionary’ innovation, this electrically heated mattress promised to keep bed warmers toasty, even…
Vigilantes Convicted of Murder, Detroit MI, 1936
In a shocking turn of events, attorneys for the 11 Black Legionnaires convicted of a single night ride murder in Detroit announced plans to appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court for a new trial. The 11 defendants, held in heavily guarded jail cells, were found guilty of the heinous crime on an unspecified date, leaving…
Count Victor, Counterfeit Bill Scheme, California 2022
September 17, 1936 – The streets of New York City have long been the playground of master counterfeiters, but none as notorious as Robert W. Miller, alias ‘Count Victor Lustig.’ Last year, Lustig and his skilled engraver, William Watts, were sentenced to long terms in prison for producing an estimated $2,000,000 in spurious $20 bills.…
Lyla Townsend, Diamond Theft, Delaware 1936
September 12, 1936, Washington D.C. – A stunning scandal has rocked the nation’s capital, involving the daughter of a prominent Delaware senator. Lyla Townsend, the senator’s hostess, has amassed an astonishing collection of 50 diamond rings, each purchased on a recent round-the-world cruise. According to insiders, Townsend’s ring-buying spree was a brazen display of wealth,…
