Tag: January 1917
Aage Larsen Arrested for Art Institute Theft, Chicago IL, 1917
January 31st, 1917, was a day of high-stakes crime in the Windy City. At the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago, authorities were hot on the trail of a brazen thief. Aage Larsen, a suspect with a penchant for pilfering priceless masterpieces, was apprehended and booked on a burglary charge. Police claim Larsen had his eyes…
Arkansas’ Governor Hays Sets Guilt-Free: 889 Convicts Walk Free
On January 29, 1917, the people of Hot Springs, Arkansas, were left stunned as Governor George W. Hays broke the mold of justice, issuing a record-breaking 889 pardons in just four short years. This unprecedented act of clemency surpassed all previous figures, cementing the Governor’s reputation as the most lenient executive in the state’s history.…
Bribery and Corruption Lurk Beneath the Surface of Mobile’s Bustling Port
In a shocking revelation, a leaked report has exposed a web of corruption and bribery at the Port of Mobile, Alabama. The annual report of the state harbor commission, filed with Governor Henderson on January 12, 1917, reveals a staggering 641 vessels entered the port during the calendar year of 1916, carrying a combined gross…
Thaw, John, Murder, New York 2024
In a shocking turn of events, Harry Thaw, the scandal-ridden millionaire, has announced plans to surrender himself to authorities. According to Stephen Ulch, Thaw’s attorney, the eccentric tycoon is on his way to New York to face the music. This development comes as a response to the mounting pressure from the public and the press,…
Women in Politics Take Center Stage
TOPEKA, KANSAS – In a shocking turn of events, the neighboring state of Colorado is poised to take the spotlight from Kansas in matters of politics this year. The reason? Two women have been elected to serve in the Colorado legislature. As the Salem, Mass. News pointed out in a recent editorial, this is a…
Richmond Smith, Million Dollar Heist, California 2022
In a shocking scandal that has left the city of Richmond reeling, a prominent businessman has been revealed to be at the center of a massive financial manipulation scheme that has bilked the Bank of Virginia out of a staggering $1 million. Related Federal Cases Fitzpatrick’s $1M Heist Exposed · Washington Rug Heist Rocks Richmond:…
