Tag: February 1928
Gatlin Girl Case: Frank Pardue’s Embezzlement Trial, Washington D.C., 1928
In a shocking twist in the Gatlin Girl case, Frank Pardue’s embezzlement trial took a dramatic turn as prosecutor Mrs. Tinney revealed her plan to propose a plea deal to the wayward defendant. The courtroom was abuzz with speculation as spectators wondered if Pardue’s scheme would be exposed or swept under the rug. Related Federal…
Brewer Acquitted, Bomb Targets Judge’s Home and Rum Garage, Chicago IL, 1928
On a frigid February morning in Chicago, a bomb detonated outside the home of Judge Lois DeLander, shaking the very foundations of the city’s judicial system. The brazen attack came just hours after a jury delivered a shocking acquittal to defendant Thomas Brewer in a mere 37 minutes, sparking widespread outrage. The bomb’s fury was…
Diploma Mills Exposed in DC: Chamber of Commerce Takes a Stand
In a bold move, the Washington Chamber of Commerce has voted in favor of a bill aimed at cracking down on diploma mills operating in the nation’s capital. The measure, sponsored by Senator Capper, would require all educational institutions in DC to be licensed by the Board of Education. This move comes after a nearly…
Jeanne Williams Arrested for Deception, Hollywood CA, 1928
GrimyTimes investigates the twisted tale of Jeanne Williams, a former beauty queen turned Hollywood hopeful. Williams, a Syracuse, New York native and former member of Ziegfeld’s Follies, attempted to launch a movie career in the City of Angels. However, her charm and charisma didn’t impress the Tinseltown executives, and she was left high and dry.…
Jameson Blackwood, Bootlegging, Montana 2022
February 3, 1928, was a day of narrow escapes and close calls for Prohibition Director E.T. Corcoran and the lawmen of Sheridan County, Montana. A notorious bootlegger, known only as ‘Rudolph,’ had been evading capture for months, but Corcoran was determined to bring him to justice. Last Sunday, Corcoran and his team finally closed in…
