Tag: December 1912
Jailhouse Leniency: Gridley Wagon Drivers Get Off Easy
On a chilly winter morning in Milwaukee, December 31, 1912, District Attorney Charles Miller moved to pass judgment on the convicted iron men. The court, presided over by Judge Anderson, had been deliberating their fate. However, instead of meting out the expected punishment, Judge Anderson surprised everyone by offering the convicted men a chance to…
Damning Dealings: Power Promoter’s Push for Cotter Dam
In a move that could cement the future of the Dixie Power Company, W.V. Powell, the company’s promoter, confidently declared that Congress will pass a bill authorizing the construction of the Cotter dam. Speaking in Batesville, Arkansas, on December 31, 1912, Powell expressed optimism that either the same bill vetoed by the President or a…
Dynamite Duo’s Descent into Darkness: Leavenworth Bound
In a tense showdown, the fate of two convicted dynamiters was sealed as they boarded a special train in Salem, Oregon on December 31, 1912. Their destination: the infamous Fort Leavenworth federal prison in Kansas. The pair, convicted of conspiracy to transport dynamite illegally, had been waiting for their sentence to be served out. But…
Babylon’s Dark Underbelly: Vice and Corruption in New York’s Luxury Hotels
December 13, 1912, marked a turning point in the city that never sleeps. Behind the gleaming facades of New York’s luxurious hotels and cafes, a world of vice and corruption thrived. In the eyes of Forest City Press, the city’s modern Babylon, where wealth and power were mere stepping stones to a life of excess…
Maryland Democrats March into Scandal with Inaugural Parade
In a brazen display of partisanship, Prince George’s County Democrats are set to parade through the streets of Washington, D.C. on March 4, 1913, in support of President-elect Woodrow Wilson’s inaugural ceremony. But beneath the pomp and circumstance, whispers of corruption and cronyism threaten to tarnish the image of Maryland’s Democratic elite. Key Facts State:…
Webber’s Wild About-Face: Informant Repudiates Testimony in Rosenthal Murder Case
New York City, December 10, 1912 – In a stunning turn of events, Bridgie Webber, one of the four informants whose testimony sent Charles Becker and four gunmen to the electric chair for the murder of Herman Rosenthal, has returned from Havana and disavowed his previous statements. Webber’s reversal comes as a shock to the…
Barnes’ Mysterious Demise Sparks Questions in Raleigh’s Capital Club
December 5, 1912, will be remembered as a day of eerie silence in Raleigh’s Capital Club, where the sudden passing of Edward Barnes, the club’s head servant, left a trail of questions and unease. The enigmatic circumstances surrounding Barnes’ demise have sent shockwaves through the community, with many wondering if foul play was involved. While…
Dakota’s Shadow Society: Women’s Secret Book Club Under Scrutiny?
December 5, 1912, Mitchell, Dakota – In a twist of fate, a gathering of influential women at the University of Dakota has raised eyebrows in the small town of Mitchell. The event, attended by esteemed figures including Dr. Seaman, president of Dakota, and Mayor Hitchcock, president of the state board of regents, seemed innocent enough…
Harriman’s Hidden Agenda: Union Pacific in Disarray
In the cold winter of 1912, the winds of change were blowing through the corridors of power at the Union Pacific Railroad. On December 3, a secretive meeting took place, bringing together some of the most influential figures in the Harriman system, including Chairman Edward H. Harriman and President George K. Kruttschnitt of the Union…
Uniforms Not Enough: South End School Board Candidate Exposes Elitist Tendencies
In a shocking revelation, Mrs. Joseph L. Myers, a school board candidate from the South End of Tacoma, has accused children in the city’s higher grades of adopting ‘extravagant notions’ and ‘putting on airs’ due to the lack of uniformity in public schools. Speaking out against the elitist tendencies she claims have taken root, Mrs.…
