Tag: February 1930
Alone in the Dark: The Isolated Case of Fred the Fish
February 27, 1930, will be remembered as the day a small bass was discovered in Central Park’s drained reservoir, sparking a mix of curiosity and concern among New Yorkers. The fish, measuring only four inches in length, was found to be the sole inhabitant of the once-thriving waterway. Experts speculate that this solitary creature may…
Cole J.L. Blease, Obstruction of Justice, South Carolina 2024
Washington, D.C. – In a shocking display of obstinacy, Senator Cole J.L. Blease of South Carolina has vowed to fight tooth and nail against a proposed pay hike for the city’s police and firefighters. The move has sparked outrage among civic leaders and union representatives, who argue that the men and women who keep the…
Eva Duggan, Murder, Arizona 1930
February 22, 1930, was a day of reckoning for Eva Duggan, the 30-year-old housekeeper from Florence, Arizona. In a shocking turn of events, Duggan walked calmly to her death on the gallows, her iron nerve unwavering in the face of her impending doom. The crowd that had gathered to witness the execution was no doubt…
John Washington, Bootlegging, New York 1920
In a chilling exposé, Walter Liggett, a fearless writer from Chevy Chase, painted a stark picture of corruption and gangster rule in Washington D.C. before the House Judiciary Committee on February 12, 1930. Liggett, a seasoned journalist, estimated that a staggering 4,000 bootleggers and 700 speakeasies operate in the nation’s capital, with a staggering 1,000,000…
Albert T. Pumphrey, Double Child Murder, Washington D.C. 1930
Washington D.C., February 11, 1930 – In a shocking turn of events, Albert T. Pumphrey, a 37-year-old employee of a baking concern, has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of first-degree murder for the tragic deaths of his two young children, Doris T., 5, and James T., 4. The children’s lives were…
Albert Pumphrey Charged with Double Homicide, Washington D.C., 1930
A chilling tale of family tragedy and alleged brutality unfolded in the nation’s capital on December 3, 1930, as police investigated the shocking deaths of two innocent children. Albert Pumphrey, a 37-year-old employee of a local baking concern, was formally indicted by a grand jury for the first-degree murder of his own children, Doris, 5,…
Cardinal Gasparri’s Shadowy Exit: A Web of Corruption Unfolds
In the hallowed halls of the Vatican, a sinister plot has unfolded, leaving a trail of intrigue and deceit in its wake. Cardinal Gasparri, the former Secretary of State of the Holy See, has been implicated in a scandal that threatens to rock the very foundations of the Church. As he quietly retires to his…
Patent Office Scandal: Senate Cuts Funds for Bureaucratic Bungling
In a shocking move, the Senate appropriations committee yesterday cut a whopping $55,480 from the State Justice Commerce and Labor appropriation bill aimed at hiring additional personnel for the Patent Office. This brazen act of fiscal mismanagement has left many scratching their heads, wondering what sinister forces are at play behind the scenes. According to…
Louis B Mayer, Tax Evasion, California 1926
In the city of Washington, D.C. on February 6th, 1930, a meeting took place at the swanky Mayflower Hotel that would shed some light on the enigmatic Louis B. Mayer, a powerful figure in Hollywood’s film industry. Journalist Mabelle Jennings sat down with Mayer and his trusted secretary, Ida R. Koverman, in a private room,…
House Wet Leaders, Antiprohibition Bills, New York 1924
In a bold move, House wet leaders have adopted a new plan to make their hearings on antiprohibition bills a serious educational campaign rather than just another forum for worn-out arguments. The plan aims to feature business men, doctors, scientists, and prison officials instead of famous and outspoken wets, hoping to convince the country that…
