Tag: March 1910
Petersburg Syndicate, Theft of Richmond Iron Works, Virginia 1910
RICHMOND, VA – March 31, 1910 – In a shocking move, the Richmond Iron Works, a steel behemoth in the South, has been sold to a group of cunning Petersburg capitalists for a mere $176,000, a steal considering the Richmond syndicate that acquired it just three years ago invested a whopping $100,000 in its purchase…
Sigma Phi Kpsilon Corruption, North Carolina 1910
It was supposed to be a celebration of brotherhood and camaraderie, but beneath the surface of the Sigma Phi Kpsilon fraternity’s grand conclave at the Raleigh Hotel in 1910, a sinister web of deceit and corruption was about to unfold. The event, which took place from March 28th to 30th, was attended by members from…
Bee Season Brings More than Just Honey to Washingtonville
As the lilies bloomed amidst the decay of winter, the residents of Washingtonville, Ohio, were buzzing with news of a different kind. Local entrepreneur, Ed Vigon, returned to town on Sunday, March 20, after a weekend trip to Youngstown. But it wasn’t just his presence that was making waves – rumors had been circulating about…
Wheat King Mobs and Mayhem: Chicago Trader James Patten Faces Hostile Crowd in Manchester
In a shocking display of market mayhem, Chicago wheat and cotton operator James A. Patten narrowly escaped injury on the floor of the Manchester Cotton Exchange in England on Friday, March 18, 1910. Patten’s visit to the Cottonopolis city had been met with threats of an unpleasant reception from exchange members who had lost large…
Klein’s Kettle of Corruption: A Web of Graft Exposed in Pittsburgh
In a shocking turn of events, the city of Pittsburgh is reeling from the fallout of a monumental corruption scandal. Formerly convicted of graft, Captain John K. Klein, who was recently sentenced to the penitentiary, has turned state’s evidence, unleashing a maelstrom of revelations that threaten to engulf some of the city’s most powerful figures.…
John Coburn, Real Estate Scam, Marshall, Michigan, 1910
In a shocking case of real estate deception, John Coburn, a local real estate agent and insurance salesman, has been accused of peddling false properties to unsuspecting buyers. The Evening Times-Republican has uncovered evidence of Coburn’s illicit activities, including the sale of a 7-room house and barn for a staggering $1200, a 6-room house for…
Furniture Co. Execs Embroiled in Price Fixing Scandal, Washington D.C., 1910
In a shocking expose, GrimyTimes.com has uncovered evidence of a price fixing scheme involving high-ranking officials at 125 Furniture Co. Inc., a prominent Washington D.C. retailer. Documents obtained by our investigative team reveal that the company’s executives have been engaging in a systematic effort to artificially inflate prices on furniture and other household items. Related…
Ballinger, Land Deception, Washington 1910
On March 12, 1910, the Balinger-Pinchot investigation committee in Washington, D.C. received bombshell testimony from Arthur P. Davis, chief engineer of the reclamation service. Davis revealed that he was forced to restore certain lands to the public domain under the direction of Secretary Ballinger, who had repeatedly given verbal orders to do so. The lands…
Uornsby’s Stolen Treasures, Washington D.C., 1910
It was a day of high drama on March 2, 1910, as Detectives from the Washington D.C. police department descended upon the residence of Mrs. Uornsby in search of a prized collection of jewels and valuables. The victim claimed that the stolen items were last seen before a lavish dinner party the previous evening, but…
