Tag: May 1914
Becker’s Second Bite: Cop Convicted of Murder for the Second Time
In a stunning blow to the defendant, Charles E Becker, a former police lieutenant, was found guilty of murder for the second time. This verdict marks a grim end to Becker’s hopes for escape, after his conviction in the 1912 murder of Herman Rosenthal, a notorious gambler. The case had already seen its fair share…
Becker’s Bloody Legacy: A Second Conviction for Murder
In a shocking turn of events, former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker was found guilty of murder in the first degree on May 23, 1914, in New York. This was not his first brush with the law, as Becker had previously been convicted of murder. The case that brought him to justice this time around was…
Kealoha Fails to Help Escapee: Cockrells to Face Justice in Hawaii
In a shocking turn of events, notorious escape artist Herman Hay, 14, has been captured and will soon be extradited to Hawaii to face charges. Hay’s daring escape from a San Francisco facility has left authorities stunned. His accomplices, the Cockrells, will also soon be brought to the Territory to answer for their crimes. The…
Vera Cruz Under Siege: Rebels’ Weak Position Foreshadows Imminent Crisis
As the City of Mexico teeters on the brink of chaos, General Victoriano Huerta’s regime faces a growing crisis that will soon come to a head. According to sources, discontent among residents and high-ranking officials in the Army has reached a boiling point. The once-stable government now hangs by a thread, as rebels continue to…
Feds Take the Field: Baseball Scandal Rocks the Nation
May 7, 1914, New York City – In a shocking turn of events, the Federal league, a rival to Major League Baseball, has announced its intention to join forces with the regulars, sparking a heated debate over the future of the sport. But as the dust settles, a disturbing undercurrent of corruption threatens to undermine…
Villa’s Wildfire: US Hopes Constitutionalists will Tame the Beast
Washington D.C. – In a desperate bid to avoid all-out war, President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan pin their hopes on a group of constitutionalists to bring order to the lawless land of Mexico. The United States government is counting on the rebels, led by the notorious Francisco Villa, to drive President Victoriano…
