Tag: July 1928
Jury Acquits Former DC Photographer in Front Royal Murder Case
In a stunning verdict, the jury in the Robinson murder case acquitted former DC photographer, Robinson, in a Front Royal, Virginia courtroom on July 31, 1928. The dramatic acquittal left the packed courtroom in tears, with even the women present overcome with emotion. It was a moment of intense drama, as defense lawyer William C.…
Raskob’s Big Business Gambit: Presidential Politics Meets Wall Street
New York, July 19, 1928 – The big wheels of business are taking a spin in the world of politics. John J. Raskob, the mastermind behind making millions for General Motors executives, is now set to make a President out of Governor Alfred E. Smith. The Democratic national committee chairman has moved his campaign headquarters…
Mystery of the Missing Vacationers
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime for over a dozen unsuspecting travelers. In July 1928, a special train chugged out of Whinton station, bound for Niagara Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Excursions were advertised as a bargain, with tickets good for 16 days, leaving on July…
