Tag: July 1913
Lobbyist or Scoundrel? Ex-Rep Watson Targets Mulhall in Washington
In a scorching confrontation, former Representative Watson of Indiana has accused Mulhall, a prominent lobbyist for the National Association, of perjury before the Washington Grand Jury. On July 30, 1913, Watson took the stand to testify against Mulhall, alleging that he had engaged in unethical activities on behalf of the organization. The explosive testimony sparked…
Pink Pills Peddler’s Dubious Dealings Uncovered
In a shocking turn of events, the Harlem community has been left reeling after it was discovered that Dr. Williams Pink Pills, a supposed ‘blood builder and nerve tonic,’ has been peddling its wares with little regard for the law. The pills, touted as a cure-all for headaches and other ailments, have been found to…
Local Music Merchants, Desperate Sales Scheme, West Virginia 1913
In the sweltering summer of 1913, the streets of Wheeling, West Virginia, witnessed a peculiar phenomenon. An unprecedented demand for Player Pianos, particularly the Autopiano, had sent local music merchants into a frenzy. Desperate to keep up with the demand, they resorted to peddling used pianos at cutthroat prices, leaving unsuspecting customers to bear the…
Bapt Ludington Issues Orders for Militia Drills, New Haven CT, 1913
The sun was about to set on New Haven, Connecticut, but the city’s military leaders were already gearing up for a week of intense drills and maneuvers. Bapt Ludington, commander of Troop A, had issued his orders for the event, scheduled to take place in Middleboro, Massachusetts, from July 27 to August 3, 1913. But…
Jealousy Claims 4 Lives in Brookhaven, Georgia 2023
In a senseless act of violence, George Khals sin, a 42-year-old miner from Trotter, PA, brought devastation to his family and community on an unspecified date in 1913. Driven by jealousy, Khals sin turned his gun on his wife and their three children, leaving behind a trail of blood and heartbreak. In a shocking turn…
Minnie Ekman Charged with Murder, Salt Lake City UT, 1913
In a chilling display of emotional restraint, Minnie Ekman, the defendant in the highly publicized murder case of her daughter Frances Violet T. Williams, remained impassive as the courtroom drama unfolded at the Salt Lake City Police Court yesterday morning. Related Federal Cases James F. Johnson, Animal Crushing, Salt Lake City UT, 2023 · Hawaii…
Pacifica Electric Trains Collision, Los Angeles CA, 1913
In a shocking display of chaos and destruction, two Pacific Electric trains collided at Vineyard station near Los Angeles on July 19th, 1913, leaving a trail of death and devastation in its wake. Related Federal Cases Tony Sullivan, Donut Shop Robberies, Los Angeles CA, 2023 · Oklahoma No Defendant Name Found, Loan Fraud, Los Angeles…
C.M. Whittaker, Mail Fraud, Mississippi 2023
It was a dark day for the scammers of Claiborne County, Mississippi, as two notorious mail fraudsters, C.M. Whittaker and Ike Irby, were found guilty in the Federal court at Vicksburg last week. The duo was charged with using the mails to defraud, a crime that would land them five years in the federal prison…
The Shadowy Rise of Dr. Nettles: A Web of Deceit in the Southside Baraca Class
In the sweltering summer of 1913, the Southside Baraca class was abuzz with the re-election of its president, Dr. R.E. Nettles. But what seemed like a routine affair was actually a carefully crafted power play that raised eyebrows and sparked whispers of corruption. According to sources, the Baraca constitution was temporarily suspended to allow Nettles…
Valise Heist on Main Street: A Gripping Tale of Thievery in Union, SC
It was a sweltering summer day on July 10, 1913, when a brazen theft shook the quiet streets of Union, South Carolina. A small colored boy, likely no more than 10 years old, was seen carrying a valise at the train station. Unbeknownst to the boy, his innocent actions would set off a chain of…
