Tag: October 1913
Emmeline Pankhurst, Inciting Revolution, Washington D.C. 1913
October 21, 1913 – Washington D.C. – A high-stakes drama is playing out in the nation’s capital as President Woodrow Wilson takes a personal hand in deciding the fate of Emmeline Pankhurst, the fiery British suffragette who has been accused of inciting revolution. Pankhurst, a leading figure in the British militant suffragette movement, was detained…
Hay and Grain Businessman’s Philly Fiasco, Philadelphia PA, 1913
In a shocking tale of excess and poor decision-making, a hay and grain businessman from Tunkhannock, PA, found himself in a world of trouble after the World Series in Philadelphia. The unidentified man, who came to the city to watch the games, spent his afternoons cheering on his team and his evenings exploring the city’s…
Mrs. Emoline Pankhurst Arrested for Moral Turpitude, New York, 1913
On a chilly October day in 1913, a fiery English suffragist landed in the Big Apple, only to find herself on the wrong side of the law. Mrs. Emoline Pankhurst, a militant suffragette, arrived in New York City from France, but her enthusiasm for the women’s rights movement soon turned into a nightmare. Immigration officials…
Pankhurst’s Proxy Protest: Suffragettes’ Symbolic Stand in NYC
On a chilly October 18, 1913, a contingent of determined suffragettes, led by the indomitable Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst, staged a symbolic protest on the La Provence, a revenue tugboat docked at the New York City waterfront. The event, which was initially scheduled to take place on the previous evening, was postponed until the early hours…
Evelyn Pankhurst Detained for Hunger Strike, New York City, 1913
In a shocking display of defiance, British suffragette Evelyn Pankhurst was detained at Ellis Island after attempting to embark on a hunger strike. When questioned about her plans, Pankhurst remained tight-lipped, reserving her right to decide what actions she would take. ‘I reserve the right to myself,’ she curtly replied, refusing to elaborate on her…
Christabel Pankhurst Held at Ellis Island, New York, NY, 1913
In a shocking turn of events, militant suffragette Christabel Pankhurst has been added to the list of undesirable aliens at Ellis Island. The 19-year-old daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, a prominent figure in the British suffrage movement, was detained by immigration authorities while attempting to enter the United States. This decision comes as a surprise, as…
William Knowltons Arrested for Mail Fraud, Macon GA, 1913
In a shocking scandal, William Knowlton has been accused of peddling a fake hair remedy to unsuspecting citizens of Macon, Georgia. ‘Knowlton’s Danderlne’ was touted as a miracle cure for dandruff and hair loss, but it seems the product was little more than a scam. According to eyewitnesses, Knowlton would sell his concoction to desperate…
Mexican Federal Forces Close In on Sabinas, Texas, 1913
Deep in the heart of Texas, a sense of unease settled over the town of Eagle Pass as Mexican Federal forces closed in on the lawless town of Sabinas. In a move to protect the International Bridge, a vital lifeline between the United States and Mexico, Brigadier General Bliss ordered an increase in the guard…
