Tag: January 1914
New York’s Desperate Racketeers Brought to Heel, 1914
In the depths of New York’s west side, a notorious gang of toughs had long ruled with an iron fist. But in January 1914, a crackdown was underway. The Police Commissioner had given the order to ‘clean up’ the desperate rowdies, and the strong arm squad was tasked with the job. Armed with a ‘do…
Shelby M. Culloms, Homicide, California 2023
A shadow of a man, once a towering figure in American politics, has finally succumbed to the inevitable. Shelby M. Cullom, the Illinois Statesman, breathed his last on January 28, 1914, after a week-long struggle against the merciless hand of fate. His passing marks the end of an era, one that spanned over five decades…
Orfitt v. Tibbetts: Lawyer Accused of Forgery, Manchester VT, 1914
In a shocking turn of events, a Manchester lawyer has been accused of forgery in a high-stakes court battle. William Orfitt, a respected member of the local bar, is alleged to have tampered with court documents in a case involving a wealthy client. The accusations, brought forth by his own client, Martik Ifuitto, have sent…
Senator Underwood’s Sinister Dealings Exposed: A Web of Corruption in Goodwater
It was a chilly January 23rd, 1914, in the small town of Goodwater, Alabama, when Captain Hobson took to the stage to make his case against his opponent, Oscar W. Underwood, in the heated Senate election. The crowd packed the courthouse, eager to hear Hobson’s scathing critique of Underwood’s character and policies. In a speech…
Emory Speer, Contempt of Congress, Georgia 1914
January 24, 1914, Macon, Georgia – In a scene that can only be described as explosive, Judge Emory Speer stormed out of his seat at a Congressional Investigating Committee hearing in Macon, Georgia, leaving a trail of controversy in his wake. The explosive outburst came after US District Attorney Alexander Akerman testified that Speer had…
Japan-US Diplomacy, Treaty Breach, Washington 1914
January 23, 1914, marked a tense moment in the fraught negotiations between Japan and the United States over the alien land law. Washington officials, however, remained optimistic that the two countries could reach an amicable settlement, denying reports that Japan had made veiled threats regarding the treaty. According to insiders, high-ranking officials in Washington had…
Gas Pipeline Giants Face Justice: Oklahoma Natural Gas Company Ordered to Obey the Law
On January 17, 1914, District Judge George W. Clark made a bold move in the battle against corporate greed, ruling that the Oklahoma Natural Gas Company must obey the law. The company had been resisting the law, known as the Carr bill, which made gas pipeline companies common carriers and required them to purchase all…
Arthur H. Hammett, Treasurer Embezzlement, Arkansas 1912
San Francisco was shaken to its core as two bodies were discovered in a sordid tale of deceit, betrayal, and financial ruin. What initially seemed like a tragic love story turned out to be a complex web of embezzlement and corruption. A.H. Hammett, once a respected Tennessee judge, was revealed to be the mastermind behind…
Arkansas State Treasury Embezzlement, Arkansas 1913
In a shocking revelation, the state of Arkansas has revealed a staggering shortfall in its finances, leaving its general fund empty. According to the audit reports filed by the state’s auditor and treasurer, the state treasury stood at a paltry $53,548,125 on December 31, 1913. This meager sum is a far cry from the $535,481,125…
Transfer Scheme Unveiled: Public Service Corporation’s Plan to Divide Trolley System Raises Eyebrows
In a shocking move, the Public Service Corporation has submitted a new transfer plan to the Board of Works in Newark, New Jersey, which would see the city’s trolley system divided into three classes. The plan, submitted on January 21, 1914, is set to introduce a new transfer arrangement on cross-town lines, leaving many residents…
