Tag: Q1 1920
James McAdoo, Embezzlement, California 2022
In a scathing indictment, Senator Smoot accused the executive departments of the Federal Government of squandering a staggering amount of print paper. The Utah Republican’s explosive claims were made in the Senate, where he revealed that between July 1, 1916, and last July 15, 30,144,362 copies of speeches by cabinet officials and other individuals were…
Curly and Mac Involved in Heist, Shoshone ID, 1920
Shoshone, Idaho – In a brazen daylight heist, two young men, Curly and Mac, left a trail of chaos in their wake. The adventure-seeking pair, barely out of their teenage years, had been making a name for themselves in the small mining town of Shoshone. Their exploits had become the stuff of local legend, with…
Dry Spell: Feds Crack Down on Bootleggers, NYPD Lends a Hand
In a bold move to curb the city’s notorious liquor trade, federal authorities have enlisted the NYPD’s assistance in their crackdown on illicit dealers. On February 2, 1920, a high-stakes conference was held in the office of Corporation Counsel William P. Burr, where city officials and federal prohibition enforcement agents hashed out the details of…
Bootleggers Strike Gold: Whiskey Heist, Maryland 1920
February 2, 1920, will go down in infamy as the night a brazen gang of thieves struck a Maryland distillery, making off with a staggering 60 barrels of fine whiskey. The haul, valued at a cool $100,000, is a windfall for any bootlegger looking to make a killing in the lucrative black market. Related Federal…
Uncle Sam’s Long Arm: Uncovering the Secret Operations of World War
In the aftermath of World War I, a hidden chapter in the conflict’s history has come to light. For the past two years, a team of hundreds of men and women has been working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators of clandestine operations to justice. These agents, from various government departments, have demonstrated feats of detective…
Betrayal Behind the Lines: Byrnes’ Misguided Attack on Admiral Sims
Washington D.C. – In a shocking display of deception, Representative Thomas J. Byrnes of South Carolina has been turned down by the nation’s capital for his scathing attack on Admiral William S. Sims. Byrnes had accused the renowned admiral of gross incompetence in the management of the American transport service behind the lines in France…
W.P. Conger, Auditorium Embezzlement, Idaho 2024
In the sleepy Idaho town of Nezperce, a storm has been brewing over the high school’s recently finished auditorium. W.P. Conger, the owner of a local theatre, has taken to the pages of The Nezperce Herald to set the record straight. Conger’s place of amusement has been at the center of a heated debate, with…
Washington D.C. Treaty Talks Hit a Wall: Lodge’s Ultimatum Leaves Democrats Stunned
In a tense showdown, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge delivered a stark ultimatum to Democrats in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C., on January 26, 1920. The Massachusetts Republican leader made it clear that any compromise on the League of Nations treaty would be impossible unless the reservations affecting Article X and the Monroe Doctrine remained intact.…
Michael Rehder, Racketeering, Oregon 2022
January 27, 1920, will be remembered as the day the Portland underworld trembled. Victor Raullt, the alleged ringleader of the communist party in Oregon’s largest city, stood before United States Immigration Inspector W.F. Watkins in a hearing that could spell the end of his reign of terror. Raullt and his wife, Mra. Victor Raullt, were…
Dr. Copeland Warns of Influenza and Pneumonia Outbreak, New York NY, 1920
January 25, 1920 – New York City is bracing for the worst as the influenza and pneumonia cases continue to soar. According to Dr. Copeland, the number of reported cases has increased significantly, but he remains cautiously optimistic about the prospects of controlling the outbreak. Despite the rising numbers, Dr. Copeland sees encouraging signs in…
