Tag: June 1915
The Wheeling Piano Scam Uncovered
June 28, 1915, Wheeling, W. Va. – In a bizarre case of deception, a local piano dealer, C. A. House, has been caught peddling pre-owned pianos to unsuspecting families. House, operating out of 1305-1307 Market Street, has been renting out pianos, attempting to pass them off as brand new. Key Facts State: West Virginia Category:…
Villa’s Forces Tighten Grip on Mexico, But at What Cost?
June 25, 1915, marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for control of Mexico. The forces of Francisco ‘Pancho’ Villa seemed to be the dominant power, pushing further north and closer to the capital. In a shocking turn of events, Villa’s forces had forced their way into Mexico City, leaving the government of Venustiano…
Hail of Bullets: Weber County’s Cherry Heist
In a shocking turn of events, a hail storm ravaged the Sand Ridge section of Weber county, Utah, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The tempest’s wrath was particularly brutal for local farmers, who reported extensive damage to cherry and tomato crops. Small apples were also bruised, but the true extent of the…
Villa’s Forces Fall Apart as Obregón Takes Leon
Tuesday, June 8, 1915, was a dark day for the Villista forces as they suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of General Alvaro Obregón. The devastating blow to the Villistas was confirmed by Consul Silliman in a report sent to the State Department from Vera Cruz. According to Silliman, Obregón’s victory, which has been…
