Tag: July 1931
Bank Heist Bandit, Armed Robbery, Michigan 1931
In the sweltering summer heat of July 1931, a lone bandit held up and robbed the First National bank in Buchanan, Michigan, making off with a whopping $8,000. The daring daylight heist sent shockwaves through the small town and beyond. Now, local police in South Bend, Indiana, have joined forces with Michigan authorities to track…
Prohibition Agents, Violation of Prohibition Laws, Nevada 1925
In a daring raid, federal Prohibition agents descended upon Reno’s notorious speakeasy scene last night, netting three arrests and a bounty of bootlegged liquor. The surprise visit, the second in as many months, was sparked by a tip that preceded the agents’ arrival, allowing them to infiltrate only one illicit establishment, the Majestic Club, after…
Avery Biles and Alex Dunwoody, Bootlegging, Indiana 1931
Indianapolis, July 29, 1931 – In a daring chase through the city streets, two alleged bootleggers were brought to justice today after a six-mile pursuit that ended with a haul of 17 cases of premium Old Log Cabin whisky. Motor Policemen Avery Biles and Alex Dunwoody were on the job when they spotted a suspicious…
German Crisis Eases, but Corruption and Power Struggles Remain
On a sweltering summer day, July 27, 1931, Henry L. Stimson, the American Secretary of State, departed Berlin for Amsterdam and then London, leaving behind a whirlwind of intrigue and politics. In a rare display of confidence, Stimson declared to German newspaper men that Germany would ‘pull through’ the economic crisis that had gripped the…
Little Sisters of the Poor Fire, Arson, Pennsylvania 2024
A fiery abyss consumed the Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the aged in Pittsburgh, leaving 26 people dead and 217 others fighting for their lives in hospitals. The devastating blaze, which turned the once peaceful haven into a scene of unimaginable horror, raises questions about the safety and security of vulnerable populations. On…
Studebaker Execs, Profit Hiding, South Dakota 1931
The Studebaker Corporation’s profit boom has left financial experts abuzz, but company officials are tight-lipped about the exact numbers. According to insiders, the auto giant’s earnings for the three months ending June 30, 1931, are expected to top those of the first quarter, a remarkable feat considering the market’s turbulent state. Just three months prior,…
Moonshine Mayhem: Prohibition Agents Shut Down Felton Still Operation
In a daring raid last Friday, Prohibition agents under the watchful eye of Harold D. Wilson, Deputy Prohibition Administrator for Delaware, struck gold in the form of seven illicit stills, over 100 gallons of bootlegged liquor, and a treasure trove of equipment used in the manufacture of the devil’s brew. The operation, discovered deep in…
Railroad Rates Scandal: Commission Suspends Hearings Amid Fierce Opposition
Washington D.C. was abuzz with intrigue on July 22, 1931, as the Interstate Commerce Commission made a shocking move in the railroad rates scandal. In a bold declaration of independence, Chairman Brainerd announced that the commission would resist outside pressure to raise freight rates by a staggering 15 percent. The commission’s decision to suspend hearings…
Dewey Zettel’s Death a Blow to Journalism Community, Saint Paul MN, 1931
Dewey Zettel, a respected journalist and former employee of this publication, has left an indelible mark on the journalism community with his untimely passing. The 60-year-old veteran journalist succumbed to illness at the Veterans Hospital in Fort Snelling, Saint Paul, on Tuesday afternoon. Related Federal Cases Paul Orta Jr, Civil Disorder, Minnesota 2021 · Washington…
Edmund D. Rheem Sentenced to Seven Years for Embezzlement, Washington D.C., 1931
Washington D.C. – In a shocking turn of events, Edmund D. Rheem, the embattled executive vice president of the bankrupt corporation, Swartzell Rheem Hensey Co, pleaded guilty to concealing notes worth $162,000 belonging to the company. The plea, made before Justice Peyton Gordon in Criminal Division 1 of District Supreme Court, marked the beginning of…
