Tag: August 1930
Trade Depression Woes: Is the Bottom Finally Here?
In a glimmer of hope for Americans battered by the Great Depression, industrial leaders in various sections of the country are declaring that the economy has hit rock bottom. This promising development comes as L.M. Klinedinst, vice president of Timken Roller Bearing Co, proudly announced the return of 5,000 workers to their Canton, Ohio plant…
Drought-Stricken Nation Seeks Relief, But Government Agencies Scramble to Keep Pace
On a sweltering August 5th, 1930, Washington D.C. was drenched in a partial respite from the relentless heat. Light showers swept through the nation’s capital and surrounding areas of Maryland and Virginia, offering temporary relief from the blistering temperatures. However, the reprieve was short-lived as the dire situation in other parts of the country continued…
Elkhart’s Road to Ruin: Corruption and Deceit on the County Line
In a shocking turn of events, the Elkhart County Council has been exposed for its corrupt dealings in the construction of a county line road. The road, a mile and a half stretch running north and south between St. Joseph and Elkhart counties, was supposed to be a vital link between the Ear trail and…
Blood-soaked Hidalgo: Sixth Violent Death Rocks Valley
In the scorching heat of the Texas summer, a sense of dread has settled over the rural towns of Hidalgo. The latest victim, 19-year-old Lorenzo Nieto, a young farmhand, was discovered brutally murdered on a dairy farm near McAllen. Ismael Gonzales, the local dairy man, made the gruesome discovery on his property when he arrived…
