Tag: June 1930
King Carol II’s Royal Romances Turned Deadly
June 27, 1930 – In a shocking tale of love, power, and betrayal, King Carol II of Rumania has left a trail of broken hearts and shattered lives in his wake. The young monarch, who sits atop the throne of Rumania’s 17 million subjects, has a checkered past that would put even the most seasoned…
Tariff Tussle Turns Sour: Congress Votes 222-153 in Favor of Hawley-Smoot
Washington D.C., June 14, 1930 – The halls of Congress echoed with cheers and applause as the House of Representatives voted 222-153 in favor of the Hawley-Smoot tariff bill, leaving the fate of the legislation in the hands of President Herbert Hoover. The bill, which has been the subject of intense debate, now rests with…
Rise of the Cities: A Decade of Change, But No Change in the Nation’s Morals
In the city of Washington, a population of 485,716 residents has maintained its position as the 14th largest among major cities, according to the Census Bureau. This is a remarkable feat, considering the nation has witnessed a 11% increase in population since 1920. But beneath the surface of these numbers lies a tale of urban…
Hoover’s Tariff Tussle: A Web of Corruption or a Necessary Evil?
Washington, D.C., June 14, 1930 – In a stunning display of partisan politics, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Hawley-Smoot tariff bill, sending the document to the desk of President Herbert Hoover. The 222-153 vote marked the culmination of a months-long battle over trade policies, but behind the scenes, whispers of corruption and special…
Gangland Slain: Chicago Press Declares War on Mob
June 11, 1930, marked a bloody turning point in the battle between Chicago’s underworld and the city’s press. The murder of Alfred ‘Jake’ Lingle, a veteran police and crime reporter for the Chicago Tribune, shook the city’s journalism community and sparked a wave of outrage. Related Federal Cases Chicago Robber Gets 4 Years for Tech…
