Tag: Q1 1914
Fatal Folly on the Rails: Parkton Man’s Life Cut Short in Train Tragedy
In a shocking turn of events, tragedy struck Parkton when Roy Ensor, a local resident, was thrown beneath a speeding train and killed in the early hours of what would have been an ordinary day. Eyewitnesses claim that Ensor, 27, was attempting to alight from the train before it had come to a complete stop,…
Woodrow Wilson, Toll Repeal, Washington 1920
In the nation’s capital, a storm is brewing over President Woodrow Wilson’s sudden desire to repeal the toll exemption provision in the Panama Canal Act. The move, which would strip American coastwise ships of their free passage, has set the stage for a heated debate in Congress. Representative Adamson, chairman of the House Interstate and…
Senator Faces Woman Accuser, Graft Demanded in Police Probe, Atlanta GA, 1914
In a shocking twist, a prominent socialite from Dublin, Georgia, has accused a senator of corruption, sparking a police probe. Mrs. H.P. Shewmake, a widow and well-respected member of Dublin’s high society, lost a significant sum of money in a dispute over her late husband’s estate. The estate, valued at $10,000, was meant to be…
Double Primary Ruling Rocks Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Race
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, was abuzz with political intrigue on February 7, 1914, as the local Democratic Executive Committee made a pivotal decision that would shake the foundations of the upcoming sheriff’s election. Following in the footsteps of the State Committee, the committee voted in favor of a double primary, setting the stage for a contentious…
Panama Canal Payoffs: President Wilson Exposes Monopoly Scheme
In a scathing letter to William L. Merbury, President Woodrow Wilson has blown the lid off a shocking scandal: the exemption of American coastwise shipping from Panama Canal tolls. On February 6, 1914, Wilson penned a blistering critique of the policy, calling it a ‘very mistaken policy from every point of view.’ Related Federal Cases…
James Birmingham, Double Homicide, Alabama 2022
A tragedy befell the quiet village of Oak Grove, just outside Birmingham’s city limits on Red Mountain, when Samuel and Houston Landman, two brothers, were gunned down in a senseless act of violence. The brutal killings took place on Saturday night, leaving behind a trail of devastation and unanswered questions. The brothers, both married with…
Fog of Deceit: A $10 Million Collision at Sea
It’s a chilly February morning in 1914, and the waters off the coast of Washington D.C. are shrouded in a thick fog. The steamers Monroe and Nantucket are on a collision course, setting the stage for a maritime disaster that will shake the very foundations of the shipping industry. Related Federal Cases Ramaswamy Snubs VP…
Woodrow Wilson Cracks Down on Undesirable Immigrants, New York NY, 1914
In a bold move to stem the tide of unwanted foreigners, President Woodrow Wilson has announced plans to prevent thousands of immigrants from setting foot on American soil. Last year, a staggering 20,000 individuals were turned back at Ellis Island, denied admission to the United States for various reasons. Many of these rejected immigrants had…
New York’s Desperate Racketeers Brought to Heel, 1914
In the depths of New York’s west side, a notorious gang of toughs had long ruled with an iron fist. But in January 1914, a crackdown was underway. The Police Commissioner had given the order to ‘clean up’ the desperate rowdies, and the strong arm squad was tasked with the job. Armed with a ‘do…
Shelby M. Culloms, Homicide, California 2023
A shadow of a man, once a towering figure in American politics, has finally succumbed to the inevitable. Shelby M. Cullom, the Illinois Statesman, breathed his last on January 28, 1914, after a week-long struggle against the merciless hand of fate. His passing marks the end of an era, one that spanned over five decades…
