Tag: March 1914
Wilson’s Warning: A Nation’s Honor at Stake in Panama Tolls Exemption Scandal
In a dramatic appeal to Congress, President Woodrow Wilson pleaded for support on March 5, 1914, to uphold the national honor of the United States in the face of a brewing scandal involving Panama tolls exemptions. The President warned that a voluntary withdrawal from a position of international scrutiny would only embolden critics and undermine…
Pennsylvania Mine Standoff: Operators Refuse to Budge on Local Disputes
In the depths of western Pennsylvania, a bitter dispute is brewing between coal miners and operators over a wage scale that expires on March 31. The Joint conference of operators and miners from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois adjourned, leaving behind a trail of uncertainty and frustration. President John I. White of the International Union…
Blood in the Night: Pistol Duel Leaves Carson City in Shock
On the chilly evening of March 4, 1914, Carson City was shaken to its core when a deadly pistol duel left a bandit dead and the community reeling. The tragic event unfolded at the home of Louis Jilla, owner of the Visli Meat Company barn in Smith’s Ranch, outside of Carson City. Jilla had been…
Fishy Fiasco: Iowa Sportsmen’s Preserve Plan Leaves a Sour Taste
In the icy waters of McGregor, Iowa, a tale of two fishermen’s remarkable catches has left locals reeling. In 1911, Adolph Larson and Fred Worth made headlines by hauling in an astonishing 55,000 pounds of buffalo fish, netting them a tidy $2,000. Their luck continued to roll in on February 20, 1913, when they reeled…
Tax Scam on Third Avenue: Notaries Cash In on Delayed Returns
It’s a lucrative trade, and one that’s attracting a shady crowd near the Custom House on Third Avenue in Manhattan. Notaries, once considered pillars of respectability, have turned to a new kind of patronage – helping wealthy individuals file delayed income tax returns. The returns, often delayed until the last minute, promise a windfall for…
