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.…
John J Raskob, Campaign Finance Manipulation, New York 1928
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…
James Parker, Human Trafficking, California 2022
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…
