Tag: January 1920
Betrayal Behind the Lines: Byrnes’ Misguided Attack on Admiral Sims
Washington D.C. – In a shocking display of deception, Representative Thomas J. Byrnes of South Carolina has been turned down by the nation’s capital for his scathing attack on Admiral William S. Sims. Byrnes had accused the renowned admiral of gross incompetence in the management of the American transport service behind the lines in France…
W.P. Conger, Auditorium Embezzlement, Idaho 2024
In the sleepy Idaho town of Nezperce, a storm has been brewing over the high school’s recently finished auditorium. W.P. Conger, the owner of a local theatre, has taken to the pages of The Nezperce Herald to set the record straight. Conger’s place of amusement has been at the center of a heated debate, with…
Washington D.C. Treaty Talks Hit a Wall: Lodge’s Ultimatum Leaves Democrats Stunned
In a tense showdown, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge delivered a stark ultimatum to Democrats in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C., on January 26, 1920. The Massachusetts Republican leader made it clear that any compromise on the League of Nations treaty would be impossible unless the reservations affecting Article X and the Monroe Doctrine remained intact.…
Michael Rehder, Racketeering, Oregon 2022
January 27, 1920, will be remembered as the day the Portland underworld trembled. Victor Raullt, the alleged ringleader of the communist party in Oregon’s largest city, stood before United States Immigration Inspector W.F. Watkins in a hearing that could spell the end of his reign of terror. Raullt and his wife, Mra. Victor Raullt, were…
Dr. Copeland Warns of Influenza and Pneumonia Outbreak, New York NY, 1920
January 25, 1920 – New York City is bracing for the worst as the influenza and pneumonia cases continue to soar. According to Dr. Copeland, the number of reported cases has increased significantly, but he remains cautiously optimistic about the prospects of controlling the outbreak. Despite the rising numbers, Dr. Copeland sees encouraging signs in…
John Payne, Bribery, California 2020
In a shocking move that sent shockwaves through the halls of power, John Barton Payne, chairman of the United States Shipping Board, notified Republican lawmakers James W. Good and Francis E. Warren that the board would reject a staggering appropriation of $125,000,000. This brazen act of fiscal responsibility, unprecedented in the history of American government,…
George Graham Rice Arrested for Fraud, New York, 1918-1920
In the sweltering streets of Manhattan, a master thief weaved a web of deceit that would ensnare the unsuspecting and leave a trail of financial ruin in his wake. George Graham Rice, the ‘Jackal of Wall Street,’ had built a reputation as a ruthless operator with a talent for swindling the wealthy and the unwary.…
Senator Ashurst, Treaty Obstruction, Arizona 1920
In a heated Senate session, Senator Ashurst of Arizona denounced the Democratic senators’ dependence on President Wilson’s opinion regarding the peace treaty. ‘The treaty will pass despite the attitude of the democrats in placing their ear to the ground to hear what the president thinks on the matter,’ he declared. Related Federal Cases DOD Bribery:…
Lawmakers’ Legislative Lethargy Leaves State in a Mess
In a scathing rebuke, Massachusetts Governor Calvin Coolidge has slammed the legislative bodies across the nation for their propensity to create ‘needless legislation.’ Speaking to the legislature in his message, Coolidge warned that the State is less in need of new laws than ever before. However, his words of wisdom seem to have fallen on…
Joseph Williams Convicted of Wife’s Murder, Richmond VA, 1920
In a shocking turn of events, Joseph Williams, a man with a troubled past, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the Hustings Court of Richmond, Virginia, on January 18, 1920. The verdict came after a tense trial that consumed an entire week, leaving both the prosecution and defense teams weary. Williams, accused of killing…
