Tag: August 1909
Fernand Mouton, Real Estate Scam, Lafayette LA, 1909
In a brazen move, Fernand Mouton, a shrewd businessman, was caught in a web of deceit as he attempted to lease a prime piece of real estate in Lafayette, Louisiana. The property, a two-story brick building, was situated on the corner of Lafayette and North Main streets, directly facing the courthouse. Lom bard’s old stand,…
Virginia Republicans Amass Campaign Funds, Democrats Scramble, Richmond VA, 1909
As the gubernatorial campaign heats up in Virginia, a disturbing trend has emerged: the Republicans’ coffers are overflowing, while the Democrats are struggling to stay afloat. According to sources, the Democrats’ usual sources of campaign contributions have dried up, leaving them in a precarious financial situation. Insiders claim that the Republicans have been secretly amassing…
Lieutenant James Sutton Murder, Annapolis MD, 1907
In a scathing rebuke, Attorney Henry L. Davis, representing the mother of slain Lieutenant James Sutton, has criticized the courts for their handling of the highly publicized case. The Sutton family has been left reeling in the aftermath of the 1907 murder, and Davis’s words are a stark reminder of the justice system’s failures. ‘This…
Davis Criticizes Sutton Inquiry Verdict, Washington D.C., 1909
In a scathing rebuke, Mr. Davis has publicly lambasted the conclusions of the court of inquiry that recently delved into the death of Second Lieut. James N. Sutton of the United States Marine Corps. The inquiry, which aimed to shed light on the mysterious circumstances surrounding Sutton’s demise, has left Davis seething with discontent. Related…
Edom Matthews, Assault Attempt, Georgia 1920
In a harrowing tale of attempted assault and bravery, Edom Matthews, a negro porter at a local hotel in Gainesville, Georgia, was thwarted in his cruel intentions by Mrs. W.T. Lawson, a trained nurse who thwarted the evil plan with her quick thinking and sharp blade. Related Federal Cases Juwaun Evans Gets 8 Years for…
Ballinger and Dennett Targeted in Coal Land Scandal, Seattle WA, 1909
As the sun sets over the misty hills of Seattle, Washington, a storm of corruption is brewing. Within a month, a trial will commence that will expose the dark underbelly of a coal land scandal that has shaken the very foundations of the Alaska territory. At the center of the maelstrom are none other than…
The Evening Journal, Deceit and Greed, Delaware 2024
The Evening Journal, Wilmington’s esteemed newspaper, has been embroiled in a scandal that threatens to tarnish its reputation. Founded in 1888, the newspaper has long been a staple of the community, but behind the scenes, a complex web of deceit and greed has been spinning out of control. In a shocking exposé, it has been…
