Tag: January 1914
James Pendleton, Larceny, West Virginia 2022
In a swift and decisive move, Judge Phelps handed down a sentence to William Hart, a 35-year-old man accused of simple larceny. Hart, who pleaded guilty to the charge, was given a 30-day stint in the county jail. While the sentence may seem lenient, it served as a stark reminder of the justice system’s commitment…
James Hawkins, Railroad Bribery, Pennsylvania 2022
In a shocking turn of events, the Evening Journal has uncovered a bribery scandal that threatens to shake the very foundations of Philadelphia’s rail network. It appears that officials at the city’s main rail stations, including Broad Street Station and Twenty-fourth and Vine Street Station, have been accepting bribes from vendors in exchange for favorable…
Reuben F. Kolb, Election Interference, Alabama 1914
January 15, 1914, marked a pivotal day in the Alabama gubernatorial campaign as three hopefuls set up shop in Birmingham. At the Hotel Morris, Capt. Reuben F. Kolb’s campaign headquarters swung open its doors, with Judge Joseph H. Nathan of Sheffield at the helm. The seasoned politician’s enthusiasm was palpable as he vowed to ‘get…
Charles H. Mreaugh Busted for Clock Tampering, Carlisle PA, 1914
It was a chilly winter morning in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, when the unthinkable happened. Charles H. Mreaugh, the keeper of the town’s iconic clock, was caught red-handed tampering with the timepiece’s mechanism. The clock, a masterpiece of engineering, had been ticking away since 1870, its intricate workings a marvel of innovation. Related Federal Cases Mark Radcliffe…
Joe Garson and Associates Indicted for Deception, New Ulm MN, 1914
In a shocking turn of events, the intricate web of deceit spun by Joe Garson and his cohorts in the underworld has been exposed. A clandestine agreement was forged, binding Garson and his associates – including the enigmatic Aggie – to operate under the guidance of Mary. The terms of this pact dictated that any…
Bitter Cold Grips Texas: A Desperate Search for Shelter
The icy grip of winter tightened its hold on Texas on January 11, 1914, as temperatures plummeted to a chill-inducing -40 degrees Fahrenheit in Minneapolis, and a biting cold snap swept through the Lone Star State. The mercury stood still at zero in Waxahachie, Texas, as hundreds of souls sought refuge from the unforgiving cold.…
Maurice Trauer, Elder Abuse, El Paso TX, 1914
EL PASO, TX – January 8, 1914 – In a shocking case of elder abuse, Maurice Trauer, the aged owner of a small tailor shop, was found dead in his place of business on Wednesday morning. The 85-year-old tailor, a familiar figure on Oregon Street, was discovered lifeless in his shop, leaving behind a community…
