Tag: January 1927
Uncle Sam’s Espionage Act: A Threat to Freedom
In the midst of rising tensions, a chilling warning has been issued by none other than Oscar Ameringer, an outspoken critic of the government’s actions. The Espionage Act, thought to be dormant, is ‘only hyperating’ and will come into full force the moment war is declared. This ominous threat sends a shiver down the spines…
Prohibition’s Grim Toll: $63 Million Spent, 51 Agents Slain
January 15, 1927 – Tomorrow marks the eighth anniversary of Prohibition in the United States, a law that was met with skepticism by many when it was first enacted on January 5, 1920. At that time, men gathered in front of liquor-sopped bars, racing against the clock to beat the midnight deadline. Many doubted the…
James Hopkins, Torture at Sea, California 2019
In a shocking testimony that sheds light on the darker side of Prohibition-era law enforcement, Nicholas Brown, the skipper of Coast Guard cutter 126, revealed how he was brutally mistreated by agents of A. Bruce Bielaski, the chief dry under cover man for the district. Brown’s harrowing account unfolded in a Boston courtroom last year,…
Ships of Shame: Senate Blocks Sale of Leviathan and Other Vessels
In a stunning move, the United States Senate has intervened in the shipping situation, temporarily blocking the sale of the iconic Leviathan and other vessels of the United States Line. The move, which came several weeks ago, has likely doomed the ships to remain in government hands for the foreseeable future, and possibly even permanently.…
Kellogg’s Foreign Policy Fiasco: A President’s Plea for Press Support
January 4, 1927, marked a tense day in Washington D.C. as President Coolidge’s administration faced mounting criticism for Secretary Kellogg’s handling of foreign affairs. Mexico, Nicaragua, and Russia were among the countries where Kellogg’s efforts had been met with widespread disapproval. In a bid to salvage his Secretary’s reputation, President Coolidge’s spokesman called upon the…
