Tag: May 1921
Elko’s Carnival Con Artists Strike Again
In what can only be described as a brazen move, the Brown Amusement Company has set its sights on the unsuspecting city of Elko, Nevada. The carnival, which has been making its way through the Silver State, had earlier bypassed Fallon and Winnemucca, only to discover that the welcome mat was not waiting to greet…
Briand’s Foreign Policy Gambit Foiled by Sleepy Deputies
Paris, May 19, 1921 – In a stunning display of parliamentary lethargy, the French deputies failed to muster the expected hostility towards Premier Briand’s foreign policy. Instead, they were lulled into a deep slumber by Andre Tardieu’s marathon speech, replete with convoluted figures and financial jargon. The premier himself nodded in approval, seemingly pleased that…
Sinn Fein’s Fiery Fury: London Burns as Royal Constabulary Men Become Targets
In the dead of night, on Saturday, May 21, 1921, London was plunged into chaos as a wave of incendiary raids swept through the city’s suburbs. The targets were the homes of Royal Irish Constabulary men, and the attacks were attributed to a campaign of terror waged by the Irish republican movement, Sinn Fein. The…
Ex-Con Mayor Hopeful: A Questionable Candidate for Terre Haute
In the midst of the 1921 Terre Haute mayoralty campaign, a scandal has emerged that threatens to derail the Democratic Party’s chances of winning the election. Donn M. Roberts, a former mayor of Terre Haute, has been nominated by the Democrats, but his eligibility for the office has been called into question. According to a…
A.C. Townley, Election Tampering, Minnesota 1921
In a shocking decision, the Supreme Court of Minnesota ruled on April 29, 1921, that A.C. Townley and Joseph Gilbert must serve their sentences, despite allegations of 102 errors in their trial at Jackson, Minnesota. While the high court acknowledged that mistakes had been made, they deemed them ‘not substantial’ enough to warrant a new…
War Reparations Scandal Rocks Nation
In a shocking turn of events, Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs made a bold statement to the British Foreign Minister last week. The minister declared that the United States had asked for little in war reparations and was therefore entitled to have its way. With tensions still running high after the Great War, this statement…
Henry Blast, Escape, Alabama 1940
In a report submitted to Governor Kilby on Wednesday, the Alabama State Pardon Board made some intriguing recommendations for executive clemency in nine cases, while denying relief in 51 others. The most striking case is that of Henry Blast, a convict with a reputation for being one of the most elusive prisoners in Alabama’s history.…
Queen Olga’s Emerald Embarrassment: Customs Catches King’s Mother in Jewels Smuggling Scheme
In a shocking turn of events, the customs officials in New York have seized a lavishly decorated emerald brooch valued at over $1,000 from an unsuspecting passenger on board the steamship King Alexander. The jewel, which was sent to the United States by Queen Olga, the mother of King Constantine of Greece, was meant to…
Henry Alters Convicted of Espionage, Skagway AK, 1921
In a shocking turn of events, the notorious Henry Alters, once the big shot of the West, has been convicted of violating the Espionage Act during the war. But in a stunning reversal, his conviction was overturned by a higher court. Now, in a move that has left authorities reeling, Alters will be retired immediately…
