Tag: Q1 1914
James Villas, Extortion, Florida 2022
In a chilling display of desperation, Gen. Luis Terrazas, an elderly Mexican, has threatened to surrender to the notorious rebel leader Gen. Pancho Villa in El Paso, Texas, on March 6, 1914, in a last-ditch attempt to save his 11-year-old son, Col. Luis Terrazas, from execution. Related Federal Cases San Antonio Ransom Plot: Deported Man…
Woodrow Wilson, Panama Tolls Exemption Scandal, Washington 1914
In a dramatic appeal to Congress, President Woodrow Wilson pleaded for support on March 5, 1914, to uphold the national honor of the United States in the face of a brewing scandal involving Panama tolls exemptions. The President warned that a voluntary withdrawal from a position of international scrutiny would only embolden critics and undermine…
John I White, Wage Dispute, Pennsylvania 2024
In the depths of western Pennsylvania, a bitter dispute is brewing between coal miners and operators over a wage scale that expires on March 31. The Joint conference of operators and miners from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois adjourned, leaving behind a trail of uncertainty and frustration. President John I. White of the International Union…
Iowa Man, Poaching, Iowa 2024
In the icy waters of McGregor, Iowa, a tale of two fishermen’s remarkable catches has left locals reeling. In 1911, Adolph Larson and Fred Worth made headlines by hauling in an astonishing 55,000 pounds of buffalo fish, netting them a tidy $2,000. Their luck continued to roll in on February 20, 1913, when they reeled…
Notaries, Delayed Tax Returns, New York 2024
It’s a lucrative trade, and one that’s attracting a shady crowd near the Custom House on Third Avenue in Manhattan. Notaries, once considered pillars of respectability, have turned to a new kind of patronage – helping wealthy individuals file delayed income tax returns. The returns, often delayed until the last minute, promise a windfall for…
James Villas, Armed Assault, New Jersey 2019
February 28, 1914, Washington D.C. – A shocking revelation has emerged from the dusty trails of West Peck, Arizona, where a former member of the Tenth Cavalry has come forward to expose the violent past of Mexican revolutionary leader Pancho Villa. Edward Soma, a man who once served alongside Villa, has revealed that the infamous…
Thomas J Sherrard, Election Tampering, West Virginia 1914
In the sweltering heat of Charleston, West Virginia, on February 20, 1914, a gathering of Republicans and Progressives convened, shrouded in secrecy. The meeting, meant to discuss the future of the party, quickly turned into a platform for self-serving speeches. Thomas J. Sherrard of Wellsburg, a man with a questionable reputation, emerged as the new…
William Borah, Monopoly Exposé, Ohio 1914
In a scathing speech delivered at Columbus, Ohio, on February 26, 1914, U.S. Senator William Borah of Idaho exposed the dark underbelly of industrial monopolies, igniting a fierce debate among the nation’s elite. The senator’s fiery address, attended by top Republicans, marked a stark departure from the apathetic stance of his peers. Borah’s impassioned plea…
Machine Guns and Mercenaries: Britain Prepares for Mexico City Uprising
In a chilling display of military might, British marines landed in Vera Cruz, Mexico on February 16, 1914, armed with two machine guns and a cache of ammunition. The deployment was a direct response to the escalating tensions in Mexico City, where the fragile government of Victoriano Huerta teeters on the brink of collapse. Eyewitnesses…
Gore’s Damning Denial: A Senator’s Secret Scrutiny
February 16, 1914, in the nation’s capital, a shocking scandal unfolded as Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma found himself at the center of a $50,000 damage suit. At the heart of the controversy was a mysterious encounter between Gore and Mrs. Minnie E. Bond, who claimed the senator had attacked her in a Washington…
