Tag: Q1 1920
Greybull Valley Water Rights Scandal, Wyoming 1920
March 30, 1920, was a pivotal day in the Greybull Valley, as 150 farmers gathered in Burlington to discuss a plan that would change the course of their lives forever. The project, born from the provisions of a new state law passed in the special session of the Wyoming legislature, aimed to ensure an adequate…
Bank’s Call to Prudence Falls on Deaf Ears as Spending Spree Grips Brownsville
In the midst of the Roaring Twenties, a wave of reckless extravagance has swept the nation, leaving a trail of financial ruin in its wake. In Brownsville, Texas, residents are no exception, with many succumbing to the temptation to overspend and live beyond their means. The First National Bank of Brownsville, the oldest banking institution…
Truman H. Newberry, Criminal Conspiracy, Grand Rapids MI, 1920
March 20, 1920, marked a dark day for Senator Truman H. Newberry and 16 of his associates. In the United States District Court in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a jury convicted the senator and his cohorts of criminal conspiracy in the 1918 senatorial election. The verdict sent shockwaves through the corridors of power in Washington D.C.…
Thomas Branch, First Degree Murder, Ohio 2024
It’s been ten long days since the trial of Thomas Branch began, with the accused facing a murder charge in the first degree. On Thursday afternoon, the case finally went to the jury, leaving the fate of the 30-year-old defendant hanging precariously in the balance. The proceedings had been intense, with both sides presenting their…
Pebeco Executives, Price Fixing, Washington 1926
March 16, 1920 – Washington D.C. – In a shocking revelation, a popular toothpaste brand, Pebeco, has been linked to a series of crimes that have left the nation’s capital reeling. According to sources, Pebeco’s use of natural ingredients has been touted as a benefit, but insiders claim it’s a ruse to conceal a more…
The Blood-Rooted Scandal: A 50-Year Con Uncovered
In a shocking exposé, investigators have uncovered a decades-long scheme in which millions of Americans were duped into purchasing Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, a concoction of roots and barks touted as a cure-all for everything from blood boils to skin diseases. The product, made in a Buffalo, New York laboratory, has been on the…
George B Grigsby, Surveyor General Office Protection, Alaska 1920
In a thrilling turn of events, Delegate George B. Grigsby of Alaska emerged victorious in a heated debate on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on February 28, 1920. Grigsby’s courageous fight saved the offices of the Surveyor General in Alaska from being discontinued by the Appropriations Committee. The Appropriations…
Dana Sleet, High-Profile Jewelry Heist, Washington 2024
In a shocking turn of events, the notorious Diamond Thieves gang has confessed to a string of high-profile robberies plaguing Seattle’s streets. At the center of the investigation is none other than actress Dana Sleet, held as a key witness in the case. According to sources, the Diamond Thieves have been targeting the city’s wealthy…
Major A.V. Dalrymple, Whiskey Smuggling, Michigan 1920
In a dramatic turn of events, a supposed ‘Whiskey Revolt’ led by Federal Prohibition Commissioner Major A.V. Dalrymple in Michigamme, Michigan, has turned into a hilarious farce. On February 15, 1920, Dalrymple, armed with thirty-five agents, had vowed to take down County Prosecutor Martin McDonough and put an end to the notorious ‘whiskey rebellion’ in…
Ethel Broadwick Falls to Death, Los Angeles CA, 1920
In a tragic accident, parachutist Ethel Broadwick plummeted 2000 feet to her death near Los Angeles when tangled ropes prevented her parachute from deploying. The 20th of February, 1920, will be etched in the memories of all those who knew Ethel, a daring stunt performer who took to the skies with an unwavering spirit. The…
