Tag: April 1922
The Linen Shop Swindlers, Washington D.C., 1922
It’s a tale of deceit and deception, a scam that would make even the most seasoned grifter blush. In the sweltering streets of Washington D.C. in 1922, a brazen operation was underway at The Linen Shop on the 11th Street. What seemed like a legitimate business on the surface turned out to be a ruse,…
Cannery Factory Dreams Turn Sour in Union, SC
On a typical Wednesday, April 12, 1922, the Union Times published a call to action for the residents of Union, South Carolina. The newspaper urged the community to support the construction of a cannery factory, citing its potential to bring in much-needed jobs and growth to the area. However, this article seems to be a…
James Johnson, Grand Larceny, Florida 1922
A sinister network of organized swindlers has been infiltrating the playgrounds of the wealthy in the South, reaping millions from unsuspecting tourists. The scheme, which has been secretly thriving in Florida and other Southern states, is finally being exposed through an investigation into the loss of $20,000 by an Ohio man in a business deal…
Death Stalks the Bayshore: Mysterious Demise of Lois K. Mates
April 11, 1922, Pensacola, Florida – In a shocking turn of events, Lois K. Mates, President and General Manager of the Journal Publishing Company, has vanished under mysterious circumstances. The 38-year-old businesswoman was last seen leaving her office on Bayshore Drive, a picturesque road along Pensacola Bay, on the evening of April 10, 1922. Her…
A.A. Brewer, Stagecoach Robbery, New Mexico 1922
In a brazen daylight robbery, three masked bandits held up a stage driver in Tijeras Canyon, just outside the small town of Tijeras, on April 8, 1922. Driver A.A. Brewer, who was transporting $2900 of the $3000 needed to purchase pinto beans for the residents of Estancia, was the victim of the daring heist. According…
Subway Scandal: Board Accused of Wasting Taxpayer Cash
On April 6, 1922, a heated exchange erupted at the Transit Commission over a proposed upgrade to subway service. Frank Hedley, president of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, took a firm stance against the commission’s plans to add more seating for passengers. Hedley testified that the idea was nothing short of extravagant and a waste…
New York City Seeks Justice with More Prosecutors, New York 2024
In a bid to speed up justice in the Big Apple, the Mayor of New York has given his approval to a bill that will see six additional assistant district attorneys join the ranks. The bill, aimed at tackling the daunting backlog of cases in the city’s courts, will also provide for four additional trial…
New York Justice System Overhaul, New York, 1922
On April 6, 1922, the city of New York was gripped by a sense of desperation as the Mayor approved a bill aimed at alleviating the crippling backlog of cases in the County of New York. The measure, which provided for six additional assistant district attorneys, was seen as a long-overdue attempt to tackle the…
Alien Bootleggers Face Deportation: House Votes to Send Foreigners Packing
In a resounding 222 to 73 vote, the House of Representatives approved a bill to deport aliens convicted of violating the Volstead and Narcotic Acts in state or federal courts. The legislation, aimed at curbing bootlegging and narcotics trafficking, was hailed by Prohibition advocates as a crucial step in enforcing the nation’s laws. However, some…
Mary Babe Chu, Opium Trafficking, New York City, 1922
The streets of Chinatown ran red with secrets yesterday, as detectives swooped in to dismantle a notorious opium ring. At the heart of the operation was Mary Babe Chu, a 24-year-old American girl with a mysterious past, and her husband Chom Chu. The pair was hauled in on $1500 bail, accused of violating New York’s…
