Tag: January 1925
Charles R Forbes, Bribing Officials, Illinois 1923
January 31, 1925, was a day of reckoning for two high-profile defendants in Chicago’s federal court. After five hours and 45 minutes of deliberation, the grand jury delivered a verdict that shocked the crowded courtroom: Charles R. Forbes, the former administrator of the United States Veterans Bureau, and John W. Thompson, a wealthy St. Louis…
Louie Johnson, Heroism, Weeping Water NE, 1923
In a stunning display of bravery, Louie Johnson, a farmer from Weeping Water, Nebraska, has been recognized for his heroic efforts to save the life of another farmer, leaving his own life in the balance. On August 26, 1923, Johnson risked everything to rescue a fellow farmer from suffocation in a well. His selfless act…
Train Derailment, Negligence, Columbia SC, 1925
January 24, 1925, will go down in infamy as the day a careless thief nearly brought disaster to the Charleston Greenville line of the Southern Railway. A bucket of raw, wet concrete – stolen from a nearby plant – lay across the tracks at Columbia, waiting to unleash its devastating potential. And unleash it did,…
Bootleggers, Bootlegged Alcohol Trafficking, Minnesota 1925
On January 22, 1925, a massive haul of bootlegged alcohol was seized in St. Paul, Minnesota, marking the largest single confiscation in the history of Northwest prohibition enforcement. Three carloads of high-grade beverage alcohol, valued at a staggering $500,000 in bootlegging circles, were seized by General Prohibition Agents as they traveled from Indiana via the…
Judge C.B. Thomas, Federal Corruption, Illinois 2024
In a shocking move, Judge C.B. Thomas, the receiver for five prominent coal companies and attorney for two others, tendered his resignation in the face of mounting pressure. The decision comes as a result of recent allegations against Thomas, which have sparked a heated debate over his conduct as a federal judge. The East St.…
Judge C.B. Thomas Resigns Amidst Federal Court Scandal, East St. Louis IL, 1925
January 18, 1925 – In a shocking move, Judge C.B. Thomas has tendered his resignation as receiver for five large coal companies and as attorney for the receivers for two other companies, amidst allegations of misconduct in the federal district court. The move comes after a West Side newspaper sparked an inquisitory investigation into Thomas’…
Pittsburgh Pirates, Infield Manipulation, New York 1925
It was a chilly winter morning in New York, January 14, 1925, when news broke that the Pittsburgh Pirates were set to start active training in California on March 1, a full six weeks before the opening of the season. The decision was a deliberate move to finalize the personnel of their infield, a crucial…
Thunderbolts and Thieves: A Tale of Scientific Progress and Petty Crime
LAFAYETTE, Ind. – January 10, 1925. While the Engineering Experimental Station at Purdue University was busy harnessing the power of the thunderbolt, a group of youths in the city was busy pilfering from the community. But it was the innovators at Purdue who truly electrified the nation with their groundbreaking research. Related Federal Cases Lake…
Rent Control Foe Exposed: Congressman’s Hidden Agenda
In a shocking revelation, Congressman Ralph D. Palmer’s true motives behind the pending rent bill have come to light. This isn’t just about helping the people, folks – it’s about lining his own pockets. As a large-scale landlord in New York City, Palmer has been reaping the benefits of rent control laws in the city,…
Winston Churchill, Tax Evasion, California 2022
January 8, 1925, Paris – In a tense standoff, British Chancellor Winston Churchill has dug in his heels over a contentious debt issue at the financial conference here. The crux of the matter centers on the United States’ claims for reparations, which have overshadowed the division of reparations among the Allied powers. Churchill, known for…
