Tag: May 1933

  • James Steagall, Gold Standard Counterfeiting, Washington 1920

    James Steagall, Gold Standard Counterfeiting, Washington 1920

    Washington D.C., May 26, 1933 – In a shocking turn of events, President Roosevelt has requested Chairman Steagall of the House Banking Committee to introduce a resolution that would take the United States off the gold standard, a move that could have far-reaching consequences for the nation’s economy. While this decision may seem like a…

  • Charles E. Mitchell, Tax Evasion, New York 1930

    Charles E. Mitchell, Tax Evasion, New York 1930

    It’s a day of reckoning on Wall Street as Charles E. Mitchell, the once-mighty head of the National City Bank, stands trial for tax evasion. In a stunning move, Federal Attorney George Z. Medalie has revealed that a string of high-profile financiers will be called to testify against Mitchell, who is accused of dodging $38,429…

  • Tornado Terror: Three Lives Lost, Hundreds Left Homeless, Brownwood, Texas, 1933

    Tornado Terror: Three Lives Lost, Hundreds Left Homeless, Brownwood, Texas, 1933

    The Devil’s wrath swept through Texas last night, claiming three lives and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. A tornado tore through the Brownwood area, reducing homes and businesses to rubble. Seven people were injured, and property damage was estimated at a staggering $10,000. Related Federal Cases Federal Prosecutors, Immigration Cases Filed, Texas,…