Tag: July 1932
Hard Luck in Elizabeth City: A String of Misfortunes
In the sweltering summer of 1932, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, witnessed a chain of calamities that would test the mettle of even the most resilient residents. One unfortunate soul, known to this reporter, had his world turned upside down in a span of mere weeks. His beloved pet dog was struck and killed by an…
Yeggmen Strike Twice, Making Off with $51,750 in daring Heists
In a brazen display of thievery, a pair of yeggmen struck twice in Washington D.C. over the weekend, leaving a trail of shattered glass and stolen cash in their wake. The first heist took place at the M. E. Horton Co. wholesale grocery warehouse, located at Sixth and C streets southwest. Sometime between Saturday night…
Mystery of the Missing Trapper: Goodpaster’s Fate Remains a Bone to Pick
In a twist of fate, the remains of a leg bone, initially believed to be the only clue to the disappearance of John Patton, have been debunked as belonging to an animal. The bone was discovered on a trail between two trapper’s cabins in the vast Alaskan wilderness, sparking hopes that Patton, a Goodpaster trapper,…
Roosevelt’s Rise to Power Marred by Backroom Dealings
Tuesday, July 5, 1932, marked a tumultuous day in the world of American politics as Franklin D. Roosevelt, the governor of New York, secured his nomination for the presidency in a deal that left many questioning the integrity of the process. The nomination of Roosevelt came at the expense of Alfred E. Smith, who was…
Burglars and Thieves Run Rampant in Waterbury
In a shocking revelation, the Local States Attorneys Office has reported a staggering 130 cases of crime in Waterbury during the first half of 1932, more than doubling the previous fiscal record of 60 cases in 1929. The annual report, submitted to the state controller today, paints a grim picture of a city under siege…
