Tag: January 1929
Frozen Fury: Snowbound Towns and Heroic Rescues
In the depths of January 1929, a bitter cold spell gripped the nation, with temperatures plummeting to as low as 22 degrees below zero in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The harsh conditions took a deadly toll, claiming the lives of at least three people in Chicago. Meanwhile, in Colesburg, Iowa, the town was snowbound, with…
Power Play Foiled: Utilities’ Propaganda Machine Shut Down
January 25, 1929 – In a stunning turn of events, the Joint Committee of National Utilities Associations has effectively silenced its propaganda machine, a move that has sent shockwaves through the power industry. According to Judge Stephen B. Davis, director of the Federal Trade Commission’s utilities investigation, the committee has decided to devote its future…
Leslie’s Lost Leadership: A Scandal of the Highest Order in the Heartland
In a shocking display of arrogance, Governor Leslie of Indiana has recommended the repeal of the primary law as it pertains to U.S. senators, demonstrating a clear disregard for the democratic process and the will of the people. This egregious move comes on the heels of his dismal performance in the recent primaries, where he…
Trafficking Takedown: D.C. Leaves Big Apple in the Dust
January 14, 1929, was a day for celebration in the Nation’s Capital. After a month without a single traffic fatality, Washington, D.C.’s progressive system of traffic control was hailed as superior to its New York counterpart. E.P. Goodrich, a member of the American Engineering Council’s committee on street traffic sign signals and markings, led the…
Fatal Flight Fiasco: 5 Slain, 3 Wounded in Bolling Field Plane Crash
In a horrific aviation disaster, five lives were cut short and three more left shattered when a U.S. Army transport plane crashed near the Army Air Depot at Middletown, Pennsylvania, on January 10, 1929. The ill-fated flight, piloted by Lieut. Robert Angel, was bound for Bolling Field in Washington, D.C. Related Federal Cases DC Dealer…
Omaha’s Billion-Dollar Bond Bungle: A New Low in Law Evaders
Omaha, NE – January 10, 1929 – In a brazen scheme that left the county coffers drained by a whopping $10,000, a group of cunning law evaders introduced a novel trick to cheat the system, leaving County Attorney Henry Beel reeling. The audacious move, which utilized a clever loophole in the bond collection process, has…
Las Vegas Loses its Umbrella Trees, a Piece of History Goes with Them
Las Vegas, January 8, 1929 – The city’s relentless pursuit of progress has taken another toll on its historic charm. On the corner of the Overland Hotel, a half-dozen beautiful umbrella trees have been dug up, leaving behind a sense of loss and nostalgia. For those who remembered their stately presence, these trees were more…
Youthful Defiance: The Young Men of Indianapolis Shake Things Up
January 8, 1929, Indianapolis, Indiana – The city is abuzz with excitement as a new group, the Young Men of Indianapolis, has emerged on the scene. This daring bunch has taken it upon themselves to challenge the status quo, to shake off the lethargy that has gripped the city for far too long. Their name…
