Tag: July 1913
James Riady, Campaign Finance Violations, Connecticut 1992
It’s a scandal that’s rocking the nation: the alleged favoritism in the Navy’s retirement program. President Wilson’s approval of Secretary Daniels’ recommendation that no naval officers be allowed to retire unless specifically granted has raised eyebrows and fueled accusations of cronyism. At the heart of the controversy is the notion that those in power are…
H Bywaters, Reckless Driving, Utah 1913
In a shocking turn of events, the family of 13-year-old Elaine Paulson has filed a $50,000 damages claim against Salt Lake City, alleging that the young girl’s death was a direct result of the reckless and negligent operation of Salt Lake City Fire Chief H. Bywater’s automobile. On June 5th, 1913, Elaine was struck and…
Otto Ander son, Dismissal from Police Force, Kansas 1913
In a shocking turn of events, Mayor R.L. Cofran has emerged victorious in a bitter dispute with the civil service board over the fate of five Topeka police officers. The drama unfolded in the summer of 1913, when Mayor Cofran unceremoniously dismissed Otto Ander son, Rufus Frazier, O.F. Haney, Dan Carden, and W.H. Wilt from…
Deadly Scourge: Pellagra’s Devastating Toll on Greenville Women
In a shocking revelation, the Greenville Journal has uncovered a stark reality about the devastating impact of Pellagra on the women of Greenville, Ohio. Official figures compiled by the federal government paint a grim picture: Pellagra is deadlier to women than men, with the disease claiming hundreds of lives in the region. Related Federal Cases…
