Tag: April 1937
Jean-Pierre Tessier, Counterfeit Operation, California 2005
In a brazen bid to evade the long arm of the law, the notorious Tessier gang decided to trade in their guns for printing presses. With a string of 40 robberies and multiple murders under their belt, the gang’s members knew they were running out of luck. In 1937, most of the gang found themselves…
Berlin’s Genius of Cool: German Duo Outsmarts American Inventors
April 24, 1937, Washington D.C. – In a shocking turn of events, two German inventors, Hugo Ruppe and Eduard Probst, have outwitted their American counterparts in the world of innovation. Their creation, a portable, electric-powered soup cooler, has stolen the spotlight and left American inventors reeling. This marvel of engineering, patented as No. 2,077,643, is…
No Crime Committed: Washington D.C., 1937
On a crisp April evening in 1937, Washington D.C.’s Griffith Stadium was abuzz with excitement as President Roosevelt prepared to raise the curtain on the 1937 baseball season. But amidst the colorful ceremonies and high-stakes baseball, a sense of normalcy reigned supreme. Related Federal Cases FDIC, No Crime Description, Washington DC, 2022 · Washington Vivek…
Harry Hopkins, Relief Racket, New York 1937
In a shocking revelation, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) has revealed that its massive reduction plan is lagging far behind schedule. Administrator Harry Hopkins had promised to slash the WPA rolls by 600,000 workers between midwinter and June 1, 1937. But as of March 20, only 24,426 workers had dropped off the rolls, leaving a…
Youths of Nation Form Largest Class of Criminals, Washington, D.C., 1937
The streets of America have been plagued by a disturbing trend: the rise of juvenile delinquency. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a staggering 344% of arrests in 1936 involved youths under the age of 25. This alarming statistic has left law enforcement agencies scrambling to address the issue. Related Federal Cases Christian Matthew…
D.C. Lawmakers Weigh in on Proposed Juvenile Court Law
April 11, 1937, Washington D.C. – The halls of power at the nation’s capital are abuzz with legislative activity, but amidst the usual pomp and circumstance, a crucial issue has been quietly simmering – the proposed Juvenile Court law. After clearing the House, the bill is now making its way through the Senate, with Chairman…
