Tag: November 1914
Treadwell Johnson, Disorderly Conduct, Alaska 2022
In a shocking display of athletic prowess, the Treadwell team annihilated the Juneau football squad in a 71-0 thrashing on November 27, 1914. The Treadwell machine, as described by Coach Tom MacDoald, proved to be an unstoppable force, grinding down Juneau’s defense with ease and dominating the field with its speed and strength. Wolf Coblentz,…
South Carolina Clemency Board, Clemency, South Carolina, 1914
In a shocking display of mercy, South Carolina Governor Blesser has granted pardons, paroles, or commutations to 701 prisoners serving sentences in the state’s penitentiary or county convict squads. The move is a testament to the governor’s commitment to rehabilitation and reform, particularly in the face of a dwindling prisoner population. By the end of…
James Harding, Sunday Saloon Scheme, Ohio 2022
It’s a tale of corruption and deceit that would make even the most seasoned politician blush. In the heart of Cincinnati, a city notorious for its ties to the infamous Boss George H. Cox, a scandalous scheme was hatched to keep the city’s saloons open on Sundays. And at the center of it all was…
Hoof and Mouth Epidemic Hits Connecticut: Cattle Quarantined in Hartford
On November 17, 1914, a sinister threat emerged in the heart of Connecticut, as the federal government slapped a strict quarantine on the entire state in response to a devastating outbreak of hoof and mouth disease. The disease, which had been spreading rapidly, had already infected 35 herds of cattle within a 15-mile radius of…
Tidal Wave of Terror: German Invasion Wiped Out by Floodwaters
In the midst of World War I’s raging chaos, a catastrophic turn of events unfolded on the battlefields of West Flanders. As German invaders sought to press their advantage and drive towards the coast, the fury of the North Sea unleashed a devastating blizzard that brought their campaign to a shuddering halt. The deluge, triggered…
Sir George Paish, Financial Manipulation, Washington D.C. 1917
In the midst of World War I, a tangled web of financial intrigue has unfolded in Washington, D.C. The federal reserve board has been negotiating with Sir George Paish, a high-ranking official from the English treasury, to alleviate concerns over American obligations in Europe. The stakes are high – a whopping $300,000,000 in gold reserves…
John A. McIlwain, Refusal to Pay Warrant, South Carolina 2024
In a shocking turn of events, South Carolina’s State Treasurer, Mr. Cutter, has refused to honor a warrant presented by John A. McIlwain, State Warehouse Commissioner. The warrant, seeking payment for the operation of the State warehouse system, was met with a stern refusal by the Treasurer, citing a lack of funds in the treasury…
Loftrush Fund Scandal, Embezzlement, New York 2024
A federal investigation is underway in New York after allegations of a scandal involving the Loftrush Fund. Port Surveyor, known only for his stern demeanor and unwavering commitment to integrity, has called for an inquiry into possible irregularities in the fund’s management, citing concerns over the role of civil service and the involvement of a…
Clar Thelao, Gunny Sack Murder, Illinois 1923
In a shocking turn of events, a coroner’s jury has closed the inquest into the gruesome gunny sack murder, upholding the grand jury’s decision to hold Clar Thelao in custody. Thelao, along with accomplice George Ketcham, is suspected of committing the heinous crime. The Lake Street station was closed as police investigated the crime scene,…
