Tag: November 1920
Parkhurst’s Puritanical Push: A Threat to Sunday Freedom
In the depths of 1920, a sinister plot brewed in the hearts of New York’s moral crusaders. Led by the Reverend Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst, a zealous faction sought to impose draconian blue laws on the city, stifling the very essence of freedom and recreation on the Lord’s Day. The proposed revival of Puritanical Sabbath…
James Lang, Second-Degree Murder, California 2022
November 25, 1920, marked a somber day in the halls of justice as the jury delivered a guilty verdict in the highly contested murder case of Frank Lang. The courtroom fell silent as the jury filed in, their faces a picture of seriousness, and it was clear that a verdict had been reached. Lang, charged…
Michael Mooney, Embezzlement, California 2022
In a shocking turn of events, the San Francisco Police Department’s charges of fraud have sent shockwaves through the city’s law enforcement community. District Attorney Matthew Brady has taken action, calling for an investigation into the claims of former Police Officer Draper Hand and several others, including notorious figure, Tom Mooney. Hand, who was once…
Unique Train Robbery in Council Bluffs, Iowa, 1920.
The daring train robbery that shook the nation’s rail network occurred on November 13, 1920, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A gang of six – five men and one woman – pulled off the heist, netting a staggering $3.5 million. What made this crime stand out was the eerie absence of gunfire. Not a single shot…
Volstead Enforcement, Liquor Permit Abuse, New Jersey 1920
A scathing report from the Federal grand jury in Trenton, New Jersey, has laid bare the shocking truth behind the Volstead Prohibition enforcement act. In a nine-month period, a staggering 80,000 gallons of liquor were permitted for sale, largely due to the wholesale and indiscriminate issuance of permits. This reckless disregard for the law has…
Harding’s Sartorial Splendor: A Warning to Washington’s Style Set
In a shocking exposé, it’s come to light that President-elect Harding’s fashion sense may hold the key to a crime of the sartorial variety. According to sources close to the Custom Cutters and Designers Association, Harding’s penchant for conservative suits leaning towards blues and dark grays may be the catalyst for a wave of conformity…
Germany Threatens to Break Treaty of Versailles
In a shocking move that sent shockwaves through the international community, Germany threatened to break the Treaty of Versailles yesterday. According to a reliable source, Germany has sent a note to the League of Nations, announcing that she will consider the treaty broken unless the mandatory for the former German colonies is removed from the…
Jewel Expert Left Helpless as Thieves Strike in Broad Daylight
Philadelphia, PA – In a daring daylight heist, three robbers left 73-year-old Henry Murray, a renowned jewel expert, bound and helpless in his own office. The brazen robbery took place on November 12, 1920, at 8:00 a.m. at Murray’s assay office, located at 113 South Second Street. The thieves, working swiftly and stealthily within 100…
Ku Klux Klan, Intimidation, Ohio 1920
The dark specter of the Ku Klux Klan cast a pall over Fulton County, Ohio in the early hours of November 1920. The revived white supremacist group, infamous for its lynchings and intimidation tactics, had made its presence known in the region once again. While the nation was distracted by the presidential campaign, the people…
