Tag: March 1922
Fordney Embroiled in Bonus Bungle, Washington D.C., 1922
March 10, 1922, Washington D.C. – In a shocking turn of events, Chairman Fordney found himself at the center of a scandalous bonus bungle, one that would leave the nation questioning the integrity of its government. The republican members of the house ways and means committee had gathered in a special subcommittee to iron out…
James Parker, Apparel Price Fixing, Georgia 2022
In 1922, the people of Augusta, Maine, were duped by a charismatic salesman named J.B. Farrell, who promised ‘Honest Values’ at his store on Water Street. But behind the façade of discounted suits and hats, Farrell was running a scheme that would leave his customers feeling cheated. According to sources, Farrell’s store, J.B. Farrell Co.,…
Murder in the Oil Fields: Tulsa’s Dark Secret
In the scorching oil fields of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a gruesome discovery was made on an ordinary Sunday morning, March 5, 1922. A gruesome murder had shaken the community to its core, leaving behind a trail of blood and mystery. The victim, a young woman, lay lifeless, her body riddled with bullets. The police were baffled,…
Daylight Dough Heists, New York 1922
March 5, 1922, will be remembered as a day of brazen daylight robberies, leaving New York City’s streets shaken and its law enforcement scrambling for answers. In a stunning display of audacity, a group of four holdup men struck twice in as many hours, netting a combined haul of $3,650. The first heist occurred outside…
Harrison Harrington, Bribery, California 2022
On a chilly March 4th, 1922, the streets of Pocomoke City, Maryland, seemed like any other ordinary day, but beneath the surface, a web of corruption was unfolding. Sen. Orlando Harrison, a prominent figure in the Maryland state government, had introduced a road law that would have far-reaching consequences for the state’s infrastructure. But what…
Counterfeiters Caught, 6,000 Counterfeit Bills Seized, New York, 1922
A daring operation in the heart of New York City has led to the downfall of a counterfeiting ring. At 44th Street and Broadway, Secret Service agents discovered a clandestine plant where five men were producing high-quality counterfeit $20 bills of the Federal Reserve. The discovery was a stunning surprise, and as a result, the…
