Tag: March 1930
Shepard’s Secret Scandal: Wealthy Major’s Dark Past Exposed
A chilling tale of deceit and betrayal has emerged from the high-society circles of New Britain, Connecticut. Major James Shepard, a respected and wealthy figure, has left a trail of death and mystery in his wake, with authorities now suspecting foul play in the demise of his second wife. The New Britain Herald has uncovered…
Dry Shift: Washington’s Prohibition Puzzle
March 28, 1930, Washington D.C. – The city’s dry bureau is about to be transferred to Attorney General Mitchell’s jurisdiction, sparking concerns that the Administration may try to silence the prohibition story. The Department of Justice has been notoriously tight-lipped about the situation, with subordinate officials strictly forbidden from speaking to the press. Even the…
Dairy Dispute Turns Sour: 21 Drivers Refuse to Deliver
In the nation’s capital, a labor dispute at the Chestnut Farms Dairy has taken a contentious turn. On March 28, 1930, a conference was called to try and iron out the difficulties between dairy officials and union leaders. The disagreement stemmed from a group of drivers who claimed they were being forced out by the…
Feminine Fury: Businesswomen Unleash War Against Eight-Hour Day
March 25, 1930, Indianapolis – In a bold move, the Indiana Federation of Business and Professional Women has come out swinging against a proposed survey of working conditions in the state. Led by attorney Bess Robbins, the group opposes any attempt to obtain an eight-hour day for women, deeming it a precursor to further labor…
Mayor’s Promise to Revamp Finances Foiled by Heckler in Falcon Hall
On a chilly March evening in 1930, Donald I. Bartlett, a Republican candidate for mayor in New Britain, Connecticut, was interrupted by a heckler at a rally in the 5th Ward’s Falcon Hall. The packed audience of approximately 300 people was eager to hear Bartlett’s plan for the city’s financial future. However, the candidate’s promise…
Oil Tycoon’s Narrow Escape: Doheny Walks Free from Bribery Charges
In a stunning turn of events, oil magnate Edward Doheny was acquitted of bribery charges on March 22, 1930, at the District of Columbia Supreme Court Building. The verdict marked a dramatic end to a high-profile trial that had captivated Washington, D.C., for weeks. Despite the conviction of Albert Fall, the former Interior Secretary, Doheny’s…
Rum Runners Get the Ax as Hoover Cracks Down on Prohibition
In a bold move to curb the flow of bootlegged booze across the Canadian and Mexican borders, President Herbert Hoover’s administration is pushing a radical new border patrol bill through Congress. The bill, designed to enforce Prohibition, aims to drastically alter the way motor traffic is controlled at the nation’s borders. RELATED: Vegas Dealer Gets…
Rum Runners Reel as Feds Close Hundreds of Border Routes
It’s a cat-and-mouse game along the US-Mexico border, where bootleggers have been evading authorities for years. But in a bold move to crack down on Prohibition-era smuggling, President Herbert Hoover’s administration has unveiled a radical new border patrol plan. Hundreds of highways and lanes used by rum runners to sneak in high-end liquor have been…
Lash of Justice: Paris Echoes Rumania’s Brutal Punishment for Love Crimes
Paris, 1930 – In a shocking display of medieval justice, a Rumanian woman, Madame Borugsch, was publicly flogged in the town of Temesvar for a crime committed last October. The gruesome punishment, which left her back resembling a raw beefsteak, has sparked both outrage and admiration across central Europe. Madame Borugsch was sentenced to six…
Bullets Fly in Bismarck: Gangster Theory Rocks Jamestown
In the midst of a murder mystery that has left Jamestown reeling, Stutsman County authorities are now faced with another enigmatic shooting and an alleged near-shooting. The latest casualty is John F. Lehman, 20-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Lehman, who has a bullet wound in his shoulder. The police are still trying to…
