Tag: February 1935
Butter Battle Turns Nasty: Dairy Farmers vs. Labor Groups in Tax Tussle
In a tense showdown at the Indiana Statehouse, dairy farmers and labor groups clashed over a proposed tax on oleomargarine, a move that would hike the price of the popular butter substitute. Related Federal Cases Pamela Frizzelle Sentenced in Tax Extortion Scam · Indiana State Touts Beer Battle: Draught Sales on the Line · Indiana…
Frost Fears and Frozen Fears: The Valleys’ Vegetable Crops under Threat
A bitter cold wave that swept through East Texas has left a trail of destruction in its wake, with the Valley’s vegetable crops facing a second round of frost damage. On the night of February 26, 1935, the temperature plummeted to a chilly 39 degrees, leaving farmers fearing for the future of their crops. The…
Feds Eye Waterbury Speakeasy Raid as Counterfeit Cash Schemes Unfold
In a bid to crack down on illicit activities, federal agents may soon take over the case of a suspected Waterbury speakeasy, authorities announced yesterday. The move comes as Patsy Stango, 22, of 23 Floyd Street, remains free on a $1000 bond after his arrest on Saturday morning. Stango faces charges of keeping liquor with…
Stormy Tempest Wreaks Havoc in Bordeaux
A fierce cyclonic storm tore through Bordeaux, France, on February 23, 1935, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The tempest, with winds reaching up to 60 miles per hour, ripped through the coastal city, uprooting trees and knocking down telegraph poles. The nearby towns of Bordeaux were also severely affected, with windows of…
Ruff Justice: Dog Racing Hears its Fate in Springfield
On a chilly February evening in 1935, the fate of dog racing in Springfield hung in the balance. The town hall, a bastion of civic duty, was abuzz with anticipation as residents gathered to weigh in on the contentious issue. The hearing, a forum for debate and discussion, would ultimately decide the future of this…
Hauptmann’s Descent into Darkness: A Grim Fate Awaits in the Death House
February 18, 1935 – The eerie silence that has been cast over the death house at New Jersey State Prison has only added to the sense of foreboding that surrounds the fate of Bruno Hauptmann, the doomed carpenter who was recently convicted of a heinous crime. Hauptmann, now known as prisoner #17400, has been shrouded…
Bitter Brawl in the Lone Star State: Politicians Caught in Web of Corruption
Austin, TX – February 16, 1935: The Texas legislature has descended into chaos as lawmakers clashed over a series of high-stakes bills. At the heart of the controversy lies the issue of legalized horse racing wagering, with proponents pushing for repeal and opponents fighting to maintain the status quo. Governor James V. Allred’s urgent appeal…
Graft and Deceit: Behind the Scenes of the Home Owners Loan Corporation
In the midst of the Great Depression, the Home Owners Loan Corporation (HOLC) was touted as a beacon of hope for struggling Americans seeking to keep their homes. But behind the scenes, a web of corruption and deceit was unfolding. In February 1935, five members of Congress, including Representative Martin Sweeney of Ohio, came forward…
Borah’s Bombshell: Inside Man in Lindbergh House Lured Baby’s Kidnapper
February 15, 1935, Washington D.C. – In a shocking revelation, U.S. Senator William Borah of Idaho has publicly stated that at least one person within the Lindbergh household is guilty of involvement in the infamous kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s 20-month-old son, Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr. Borah made the claim during a brief speech yesterday, declining…
AP’s Hauptmann Mix-Up: A 14-Minute Nightmare of False Hope and Panic
In a shocking display of journalistic chaos, the Associated Press broadcast a false verdict in the Hauptmann trial, sending shockwaves across the nation. On the night of February 13, 1935, just 14 minutes before the correct verdict was announced, the AP sent out a bulletin claiming that the jury had found Bruno Richard Hauptmann guilty…
