Tag: Q1 1922
Fordney Embroiled in Bonus Bungle, Washington D.C., 1922
March 10, 1922, Washington D.C. – In a shocking turn of events, Chairman Fordney found himself at the center of a scandalous bonus bungle, one that would leave the nation questioning the integrity of its government. The republican members of the house ways and means committee had gathered in a special subcommittee to iron out…
James Parker, Apparel Price Fixing, Georgia 2022
In 1922, the people of Augusta, Maine, were duped by a charismatic salesman named J.B. Farrell, who promised ‘Honest Values’ at his store on Water Street. But behind the façade of discounted suits and hats, Farrell was running a scheme that would leave his customers feeling cheated. According to sources, Farrell’s store, J.B. Farrell Co.,…
Murder in the Oil Fields: Tulsa’s Dark Secret
In the scorching oil fields of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a gruesome discovery was made on an ordinary Sunday morning, March 5, 1922. A gruesome murder had shaken the community to its core, leaving behind a trail of blood and mystery. The victim, a young woman, lay lifeless, her body riddled with bullets. The police were baffled,…
Daylight Dough Heists, New York 1922
March 5, 1922, will be remembered as a day of brazen daylight robberies, leaving New York City’s streets shaken and its law enforcement scrambling for answers. In a stunning display of audacity, a group of four holdup men struck twice in as many hours, netting a combined haul of $3,650. The first heist occurred outside…
Harrison Harrington, Bribery, California 2022
On a chilly March 4th, 1922, the streets of Pocomoke City, Maryland, seemed like any other ordinary day, but beneath the surface, a web of corruption was unfolding. Sen. Orlando Harrison, a prominent figure in the Maryland state government, had introduced a road law that would have far-reaching consequences for the state’s infrastructure. But what…
Counterfeiters Caught, 6,000 Counterfeit Bills Seized, New York, 1922
A daring operation in the heart of New York City has led to the downfall of a counterfeiting ring. At 44th Street and Broadway, Secret Service agents discovered a clandestine plant where five men were producing high-quality counterfeit $20 bills of the Federal Reserve. The discovery was a stunning surprise, and as a result, the…
The Jewel Thief’s Web: A Desperate Heist in the City
The city’s underworld is abuzz with the daring theft of gems from a safe deposit vault. The culprit, a cunning operator, is believed to have made off with the loot to the seashore, leaving a trail of deceit and misdirection in their wake. The news of the robbery broke on Monday, sending shockwaves through the…
Bourne Sisters, Estate Embezzlement, New York 2024
In a shocking turn of events, two daughters of the late Frederick G. Bourne, president of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, have filed objections in the Surrogates Court at Riverhead, Long Island, alleging that their brother and a fellow executor have looted their father’s estate of over $1 million. Related Federal Cases Long Island Loan…
Rainy Night Chaos: Police Unleash Sweep on D.C.’s Shaky Buildings
On a drizzly February 21, 1922, the city of Washington D.C. braced for a crackdown like no other. District Commissioner Col. Keller, flanked by a beefed-up inspection force, launched a safety campaign that would shake the very foundations of the city’s buildings. Hundreds of structures, including hotels, apartments, churches, and halls, were put under the…
Seamus O’Connor, Murder, California 1995
In the midst of a tumultuous era in 20th-century Ireland, a heated debate brewed within the ranks of the Sinn Féin party. Eamon de Valera, a prominent Sinn Féin leader, took to the stage at the Ard Fheis, the party’s annual convention, on February 20, 1922, to deliver a stirring address. With the country on…
