Tag: August 1917
Fake Jewels and Foul Play on the High Seas
In a brazen attempt to smuggle imitation jewels, a cunning widow has been caught in the act by Customs Inspectors in New York. But what’s even more intriguing is the tangled web of deceit that surrounds her. Related Federal Cases Fake Wall Street Guru Admits Scam · New York GoFundMe Accused of Charity Scam: 1.4M…
Tammany’s Ticket Tango: A Glimpse into Kings County’s Corrupt Underbelly
In the sweltering summer of 1917, the wheels of the municipal election were set in motion in Kings County. The Tammany machine, led by the infamous Mitchel, had just finalized its ticket. However, this wasn’t without controversy. The independent Democrats of Brooklyn protested the lack of representation on the Fusion ticket, but their cries fell…
War on Peace: LaFollette’s Resolution Exposes Government’s Hidden Agenda
On a sweltering summer day in Washington D.C., August 11, 1917, a bombshell was dropped in the form of a resolution by Senator Robert LaFollette. The Wisconsin senator’s proposal aimed to bring transparency to the government’s war efforts, but what it truly revealed was a web of deceit and ulterior motives. Related Federal Cases James…
