Tag: February 1913
Arkansas Levee District Official, Bribery, Arkansas 2020
In a shocking revelation, a string of bills signed by Governor Robinson in February 1913 have raised eyebrows in the small town of Green Forest, Carroll County, Arkansas. The legislation, aimed at regulating various aspects of local government, has sparked allegations of embezzlement and favoritism. Senate Bill 139, introduced by Senator Miles, grants cities and…
B J Ness, Bribery, North Dakota 1913
Grand Forks, ND – February 26, 1913: In a shocking turn of events, the North Dakota legislature is reeling from allegations of bribery and corruption. Formal warrants have been issued against B. J. Ness, a key figure in the fight against the antisnuff bill. The warrants, obtained by the house committee investigating the matter, contain…
Bear Traders Wreak Havoc: Market in Free Fall
On February 25, 1913, a day of unmitigated chaos unfolded on the New York stock market. Bear traders, those ruthless operators with a penchant for destruction, held court, shaking out long stock shares like a cruel game of musical chairs. The investment community was left reeling as stocks once thought to be safe were mercilessly…
Montgomery Lutonbee, Embezzlement, South Dakota 1913
In a shocking turn of events, Montgomery Lutonbee, the manager of CIM in Elk Point, South Dakota, has been convicted of embezzlement. Lutonbee, a respected figure in the community, pleaded guilty to the charge and expressed a desire to dispense with unnecessary legal technicalities. On February 25, 1913, Judge Williamson sentenced Lutonbee to two years…
Ohio Senate Passes Green Compulsory Workmens Compensation Bill, 1913
In a shocking display of legislative unity, the Ohio Senate unanimously passed the Green compulsory workmen’s compensation bill on February 19, 1913, after a grueling filibuster that lasted nearly two hours. The bill, which sailed through without any dissenting votes, aims to provide financial protection to workers injured on the job. Related Federal Cases Ohio…
Peruvian Plunder: The Elusive Quest for Inca Gold
In the sweltering heat of February 1913, whispers of a treasure trove in Peru’s ancient ruins sent a shiver down the spines of adventurers and treasure hunters alike. The story had been circulating for centuries – that the Inca empire had hidden away its gold to save it from the rapacious conquerors. And now, it…
Uncle Sam’s Tip-Off: A Scandal of Government Waste
February 13, 1913, marked a peculiar day in the annals of government accountability. A seemingly innocuous revelation from the United States Treasury Department shed light on a practice that would raise eyebrows among taxpayers: the government’s ‘scale of tips.’ Related Federal Cases Jail Supervisor Ripped Off Inmates for $250K St. Louis Inspector Ripped Off $1.6M…
Railroad Firemen on Brink of Strike, New York, 1913
The city of New York held its collective breath as the threat of a strike loomed large. Railroad firemen, represented by the Firemen’s Brotherhood, were locked in a bitter wage dispute with their employers. At the center of the storm were two men: President W.S. Carter of the Firemen’s Brotherhood and Judge Martin A. Knapp…
New York Inventor, Suicide Box Malfunction, New York 2024
In a shocking tale of hubris and tragedy, a New York inventor met his demise in a most peculiar manner. The man, who remains unidentified, had created a ‘suicide box’ – a device designed to end one’s life with ease. But in a twist of fate, he didn’t live long enough to realize that his…
James J Hill, Money Trust Deceit, New York 1913
February 6, 1913 – In a shocking turn of events, the Money Trust investigating committee, a group tasked with rooting out financial corruption, heard the testimony of James J. Hill, one of the nation’s most powerful bankers, in a scorching hearing that laid bare the inner workings of the money trust. Hill’s testimony was just…
