Tag: June 1916
Wood’s Web of Influence: A Desperate Bid to Unite Roosevelt and Hughes
June 17, 1916, Washington D.C. – In a bizarre display of politicking, Colonel Leonard Wood, a stalwart friend of Theodore Roosevelt, is said to have conferred with Republican presidential candidate Charles Evans Hughes. The meeting, a calculated move to unite the two powerful men, has left many wondering if Wood’s influence can salvage Roosevelt’s flagging…
Georgia Lynchings, 1916, Georgia
In the sweltering summer of 1916, the state of Georgia was ablaze with a violent fervor that would leave the nation aghast. Mob violence, fueled by a toxic mix of racism and ignorance, had reached epidemic proportions, with the state accounting for nearly a quarter of all lynchings in the United States. According to the…
Carranza’s Brutal Border Buildup: Mexico’s Bandits on the Rise
June 2, 1916 – The Mexican government’s recent decision to station Carranza troops in Chihuahua has sent shockwaves across the Rio Grande, leaving American authorities on high alert. The move is seen as a brazen attempt to quell the lawless bandits that have been terrorizing travelers and traders along the border. In a stunning display…
