Tag: May 1922
Charles Ross, Blackmail, Pennsylvania 1922
The city was abuzz May 29, 1922, as the search for the enigmatic partners, Charles Ross and John, also known as Jack the Speeder, reached a fever pitch. The pair, at the center of the infamous blackmailing scandal in Pittsburgh’s 1015 Ward, had failed to appear at a much-anticipated press conference at the law office…
James Johnson, Bank Robbery, Alabama 1985
In a shocking turn of events, the First National Bank of Birmingham, Alabama, was rocked by a brazen heist on May 5th, 1922. The bank’s ledger revealed a staggering discrepancy in its financial records, with a whopping $2,046,762.09 missing from the vault and a further $6,147.77 in overdrafts unpaid. The thieves seemed to have had…
Sarah Hobertson, Insurance Fraud, New Jersey 2024
In a shocking twist, 5000 bail has been set for the widow of a wealthy family, accused of conspiring to defraud Lloyd’s of London insurance company of $30,000. The alleged mastermind behind the plot is none other than Mrs. Sarah Hobertson, a woman from Deal, New Jersey, who had reported a jewelry theft in her…
Foggy Frenzy: Deadly Collision Claims 95 Lives
In a chilling maritime disaster, the British Peninsular and Oriental liner ‘Kgypt’ met its watery grave on May 24, 1922, off the island of Ushnnt. The calamity occurred when the vessel collided with the French cargo steamer ‘Seine’ in thick fog, sending shockwaves throughout the shipping world. According to eyewitnesses, the ‘Kgypt’ was en route…
Fingerprints Unmask 49 NY Postal Thieves
In a stunning exposé, Acting Postmaster General Bartlett has revealed that 49 employees of the New York post office’s registry division have been charged with crimes uncovered through the innovative use of fingerprinting technology. The shocking discovery was made after a thorough investigation of the office, led by Bartlett himself, and has left many questioning…
Herman Upmann, Misappropriation of Securities, New York 2024
In a shocking turn of events, Herman Upmann, president of the suspended Havana Cigar Company, Upmann Co, has been indicted on charges of misappropriation of securities. The scandal has left the once-mighty Upmann empire reeling, with allegations of bribery and financial impropriety surfacing in Washington and New York. Related Federal Cases Honduran Kingpin Arnulfo Fagot-Maximo…
Businessmen Neglect Duty as Jurors, Wyoming 1922
May 20, 1922, Laramie, Wyoming – A shocking revelation has rocked the community, with business leaders accused of shirking their duty as jurors. The Laramie Republican has uncovered evidence of widespread neglect, leaving many to question the integrity of the justice system. The accused businessmen, known for their influential positions in the community, have allegedly…
Utah Arsonist, Homicide by Arson, Utah 1922
In a shocking turn of events, a Utah court has handed down the ultimate penalty to a man convicted of a heinous crime. On a fateful night in May 1922, a blaze engulfed a home in Ogden, Utah, claiming the life of its occupant. The investigation that followed would lead authorities to a surprising suspect:…
Steel Empire: Bethlehem’s Cutthroat Deal
In the depths of the steel industry, a cutthroat deal was forged in the shadows of New York, where the mighty Bethlehem Steel company struck a pact with its rival, Lackawanna Steel. On May 16, 1922, officials from both companies greenlit the merger, a move that would seal the fate of thousands of workers. The…
Governor McCray Foiled in Highway Directorship Scandal, Indianapolis IN, 1922.
Gritty politics and backroom deals have marred the State highway department in Indianapolis, Indiana. Governor McCray’s bid to install his favored candidate, Matt Brown, as the new highway director was dealt a crushing blow on May 15, 1922. In a shocking turn of events, the three members of the highway commission refused to budge, insisting…
