Tag: Q1 1916
Admiral Badger, Espionage, California 2022
In a shocking exposé, a high-ranking U.S. Navy official revealed today that the general board of the United States Navy was kept in the dark about strained diplomatic relations with foreign governments. Near Admiral C.J. Badger, a member of the general board, made the stunning admission during a heated hearing before the House Naval Affairs…
Liquor Law Loophole Exposed: State Attorney General Wiley Jones Draws Line in the Sand
In a stunning reversal, State Attorney General Wiley Jones has thrown a wrench into the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on liquor importation in Arizona. Despite the high court’s decision allowing the importation of liquor for personal use, Jones has made it clear that common carriers, like express companies and railroads, can no longer bring contraband…
James Johnson, Horse Theft, Arizona 2022
In a shocking turn of events, a brother and sister duo has been apprehended in Bisbee for allegedly swindling a widow out of a prized span of horses in Safford. The pair, who have been tight-lipped about their involvement in the case, were taken into custody on the orders of the authorities in Graham County.…
Price Department Stores, 20-Year Guarantee Scam, Texas 1916
On February 13, 1916, the Laredo Weekly Times published a peculiar advertisement that raised eyebrows among local residents. The ad touted the ‘Price Department Store’s’ 125-piece aluminum ware set, boasting a 20-year guarantee on every piece. The guarantee seemed too good to be true, sparking whispers of a possible scam. Related Federal Cases Wall Street…
James Johnson, Double Homicide, Louisiana 2022
In a shocking turn of events, two men met their untimely demise in the 13th Ward of Chicago, leaving behind a trail of questions and unanswered mysteries. On this fateful evening, Mayor Thomas H. Hutchinson, a self-proclaimed reformer, was in the neighborhood. Coincidence or not, this event might have been linked to the alleged wrongdoing…
Henry H. Wagner Arrested for Swindling, Perrysburg OH, 1911
A cunning con artist, Henry H. Wagner, has finally met his match in the justice system. In a brazen scheme, Wagner swindled the B.G. Odd Fellows out of $2,000 by using a fraudulent deed to secure a loan. The deed, recorded in 1911, was tied to the George Slotterbach farm near Bradner, Ohio. However, Slotterbach…
Bootleggers’ Blunder: Jury’s Dilemma in Safford’s Whiskey Scandal
In a shocking turn of events, the jury in the Hammond bootlegging case in Safford, Arizona, failed to reach a verdict. The evidence presented seemed airtight, with Officer Lancaster testifying that he found whiskey in the defendants’ automobile. But despite this convincing proof, the jury deadlocked, leaving many to wonder what went wrong. Related Federal…
Malta’s Merchants and the Mysterious Shipment
In the sleepy town of Malta, Montana, a flurry of excitement swept through the local community when a large shipment of KIRSCHBAUM all-wool clothing arrived at the doorstep of J. F. Kilduff’s general merchandise store. The year was 1916, and the people of Malta were abuzz with anticipation as they awaited the unveiling of the…
