Tag: November 1911
Cadets Exposed: Ignorance at West Point, West Point NY, 1911
In a shocking exposé, General Barry’s report has revealed the appalling lack of education among many young men vying for admission to the prestigious West Point Military Academy. These aspiring cadets, handpicked for their potential, were found to be woefully ignorant of even the most basic historical and literary facts. Related Federal Cases James Johnson,…
Leo Cramer, Bank Embezzlement, Idaho 1911
November 23, 1911 – In a shocking turn of events, the Idaho State Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Leo Cramer, the vice president of the Idaho State Bank of Hailey, on charges of accepting a substantial loan from a financially strapped individual while knowing the bank was insolvent. Cramer’s conviction marks a major…
Murder in the Back Room: Mysterious Slaying of Shanghai Businessman
November 18, 1911, marked a day of unspeakable tragedy in the streets of Shanghai. The lifeless body of Mr. Mickel, a local businessman, was discovered in the back room of his store. But the circumstances surrounding his death were nothing short of astonishing. According to eyewitnesses, including Mickel’s own small daughter, the murder was anything…
Tennessee Moonshiner, Moonshine Production, Tennessee 1920
In a brazen act of defiance, a notorious moonshiner known only as ‘Active 111’ struck fear into the hearts of authorities in Nashville, Tennessee, when he allegedly killed the city’s mayor, a move seen by some as a desperate cry for attention in a state where the war on whiskey has gone awry. Prohibition, intended…
Lakeland Thieves, Rectory Donation Theft, Florida 2024
In a brazen move, a group of thieves attempted to steal a $20,000 donation meant for the rectory of the Lakeland institution, the First Presbyterian Church. The daring heist was foiled by the quick thinking of the church officials and the authorities. According to reports, the would-be thieves planned to use the funds for the…
James McNamara, Murder Conspiracy, California 1916
The trial of James B. McNamara, accused of masterminding the destruction of the Los Angeles Times building, entered a crucial phase on November 1, 1911. The state began to shield itself against the doctrine of justification for the deadly bombing, which claimed 21 lives. Prosecutors also probed the potential socialist leanings of prospective jurors, determined…
