Tag: Q1 1918
Pig-Farming Prohibition: A War-Time Scandal Exposed
March 24, 1918, Laredo, Texas – The Great War may have brought about unprecedented challenges, but it also brought about an unexpected consequence: the decline of pig farming in small towns. Just a few years ago, nearly every farmer and household in Laredo kept a pig or two, relying on them for scraps and a…
Hoarding Halted: Food Administration Cracks Down on Wheat Black Market
March 16, 1918, Washington D.C. – In a shocking revelation, the U.S. Food Administration has announced plans to further restrict flour consumption to prevent a potential catastrophe. With only 125 million bushels of wheat available, and a staggering 90 million promised to the Allies, officials fear the worst – a repeat of the Great Famine.…
Subterfuge on the High Seas: German Plot to Starve Neutral Nations Unraveled
In a shocking turn of events, a German plan to starve neutral nations through sabotage has been exposed, revealing a web of deceit and subterfuge that stretches across the Atlantic. On March 14, 1918, General Pershing ordered an investigation into the actions of several American wool manufacturers, who were allegedly parties to a German plot…
Bolshevik Betrayal: Imperialists Exposed in Siberia
In a shocking turn of events, the Bolsheviks have been handed a powerful argument against their critics. President Wilson’s failure to halt Japan’s advance in Siberia has sent shockwaves through the Russian public. Those opposed to the Bolsheviks are pointing to this as proof that imperialists in all countries are united against the Russian revolution.…
Express Heist Suspect Foiled Again: Cornelison’s Troubled Past Haunts Him
Fred Cornelison, a man with a history of trouble, found himself behind bars once more on Tuesday night. The suspect, acquitted of robbing an Express Company of $40,900 in 1916, was arrested on a technical charge in Titusville, Florida. This latest arrest has sparked concerns that the authorities are trying to silence Cornelison ahead of…
Douglas Descent into Debauchery: YMCA Official’s Downfall
Douglas, Arizona, February 27, 1918 – In a shocking turn of events, the reputation of the prestigious Douglas YMCA has been tarnished by the alleged misdeeds of one of its esteemed officials… Related Federal Cases DOD Bribery: Contractor Gets 42 Months · Alaska Iowa Man Threatens AZ Election Officials · Iowa Ex-Anaheim Mayor Admits to…
Club Owners Draw the Line: ‘No Handouts for Holdouts’
In the cutthroat world of baseball, the National League Club Owners have issued a stern warning to players who think they can strong-arm their way to higher salaries: back off, or face the consequences. According to President Tener of the National League, the days of coddling holdouts are over. ‘Money is just a word to…
Norwegian Nightmare: U.S. Officials Unleash Draconian Search on Bergensfjord
February 19, 1918, marked a day of unrelenting scrutiny for the passengers of the Norwegian ship Bergensfjord, which had just docked at New York after a grueling voyage from Bergen, Norway. One hundred and fifteen first-class, 131 second-class, and 350 steerage passengers had arrived on the liner, only to be subjected to a relentless searching…
Hurley vs. Hutcheson: A Battle for the Bottom Line
Washington D.C. – In a tense showdown, Chairman William I. Hurley of the Shipping Board is calling out to William I. Hutcheson, president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, to send striking shipyard employees back to work immediately. The Shipping Board is at a standstill as a result of the union’s defiance. Related…
Fuel Frenzy: Churches Cry Foul Over Coal Rationing
On February 1, 1918, the congregations of Moline’s First Congregational, First Methodist, and First Baptist churches met in a heated session, their voices raised in protest against the Rock Island county fuel administration. The churches claimed that the county’s coal rationing plan was unfair, allowing saloons to stay open longer than grocery stores and other…
