Tag: October 1910

C Call, Sheep Theft, Utah 2024
A brazen thief struck in the dead of night in the rural outskirts of Ogden, leaving a trail of destruction and a family of sheep bereft. The culprit, still at large, made off with a plump lamb from a sheep corral belonging to C. Call, located south of Ogden. Witnesses reported that the thief butchered…

Bloodlines and Backroom Deals: The Dark Side of Family Ties in the Workplace
In the sweltering summer of 1910, a disturbing trend emerged in Rising Sun, Maryland. Graduates from local colleges and high schools, eager to embark on their careers, found themselves at the mercy of the system. The reality was harsh: for those without connections, the job market was a closed door. It seemed that family ties…

Phil Hansen’s Bluster, Benton MO, 1910
It’s a chilly autumn morning in Benton, Missouri, and the city’s municipal authorities are stirring up a hornet’s nest of controversy. Phil Hansen, publisher of the Scott County Kicker, has been stirring up the pot with his latest editorial, ‘INCHEB MAKI THE MAN.’ Hansen’s argument is simple: a man’s stature has nothing to do with…

The Fall of King Carlos: A Reign of Excess and Terror
The downfall of King Carlos of Portugal was a long time coming, marked by a decade of lavish spending and heavy-handed rule. The king’s jovial and reckless demeanor only fueled the flames of discontent among his people, who suffered under the weight of heavy taxes. Appeals to ease their burden fell on deaf ears as…

James Smith, Coal Theft, Alaska 2019
In a shocking revelation, it has come to light that the state of Alaska, rich in coal resources, has been plagued by a series of sewer accidents, resulting in a staggering annual charity expenditure of $350,000. The question on everyone’s mind is: who is to blame for this staggering cost? Related Federal Cases Alaska’s Secret…
