Tag: February 1921
Wildcat Distillers, New York, 1920
In the shadows of New York City, a lucrative industry has flourished since the dawn of national prohibition in 1920. The manufacture of patent medicines, hair tonics, and perfumes, once overlooked in the fight against bootlegged whiskey, has grown into a behemoth that consumes nearly 10 million gallons of grain alcohol annually. This is a…
Feminine Fury: Women Break Barriers in Alexandria School Board Elections
In the sleepy town of Alexandria, Virginia, a seismic shift is underway as three courageous women prepare to take on the male-dominated school board. On Tuesday night, February 5, 1921, the city council will witness a historic moment as Mrs. William J. Morton, Miss Rose M. Mac Donald, and Mrs. Charles M. Sheperson throw their…
Hylan Bribery Scandal, Federal Bribery, New York 2024
February 5, 1921, New York City – In a stunning move, a whistleblower, linked to the Hylan administration, has come forward with explosive testimony that could bring down the corrupt regime. This journalist had previously reported on the witness’s existence in a New Orleans hideout, but he refused to comment. When questioned by investigator Mr.…
Whitman Whitman, Corruption Cover-Up, New York 2023
On February 3, 1921, a bombshell dropped in the halls of power in New York City. Assistant District Attorney Jacob Hastings’ scathing resignation shook the very foundations of the Tammany Hall machine. The news left Judge Swann aghast, his eyes scanning the paper in disbelief. The story alleged that Hastings had made a stunning statement…
Oil Frenzy Turns to Greed as Monroe County Officials Get in on the Act
It’s a wild west show in Monroe County, Illinois, where oil speculators are scrambling to get in on the action. On the farm of Robert Frierdich, midway between Columbia and Waterloo, a test was conducted on January 31st, 1921, and the results were nothing short of astonishing. The oil well produced one barrel per minute,…
