Tag: Q1 1923
Murder in the Nation’s Capital: Brutal Slaying of Kidnapped Woman Shocks Washington
On March 31, 1923, Washington, D.C. was gripped by a sense of shock and horror as the news broke of the brutal murder of a woman who had been kidnapped just days before. The victim, whose name was not released, was found brutally slain in a secluded area of the city, leaving investigators scrambling for…
William L. Vaughan, Infrastructure Embezzlement, New York 1923
March 30, 1923, was a day of triumph for the residents of Staten Island, as Mayor Ivlan finally signed off on a bill to extend the Southfield Boulevard. This long-awaited infrastructure project had been championed by Assemblyman William L. Vaughan of Tottenville and State Senator Mark Allen, the Island’s representative in the senate. Related Federal…
Helena Zeigler, Murder, New York 1923
In a shocking turn of events, Frederick W. Burnham, a prominent New York contractor and club man, met his untimely demise at the hands of his lover, Helena Zeigler. The 45-year-old victim succumbed to a fatal gunshot wound inflicted by Zeigler on March 28, 1923, at his bedside in River View Manor on the Hudson.…
Garage Mechanic Walks Free: Wilkens Acquitted of Wife’s Murder
San Francisco, March 22, 1923 – In a stunning verdict, Henry Wilkens, a garage mechanic from the city, walked out of Superior Court a free man after being acquitted of the murder of his wife. This was Wilkens’ second trial, following a hung jury in his first hearing. The second trial had the jury deliberating…
Babe Ruth, a Ballpark Sucker, Targets Ruth’s Weak Spot, New York NY, 1923
As the 1923 baseball season dawns, the American League pitchers are cooking up a plan to take down the mighty Babe Ruth. The league’s hurlers are convinced that Ruth’s weakness lies in his love for speed, and they’re determined to serve him a diet of slow, looping pitches. According to New York Giants manager John…
Bootleggers Slip Through Washington’s Grasp
March 17, 1923 – In a brazen display of contempt for the law, a group of bootleggers in Washington, D.C. managed to escape prosecution, leaving citizens to pick up the pieces. The case, which has been ongoing for six years, revolves around the valuation of the Potomac Electric Company. Conrad H. Syme, a special counsel…
Black and White, Extortion, New York 2023
In a shocking move, the Black and White Taxi Co. has launched a scathing attack on its rival, G. H. Shaw, alleging unfair competition in the nation’s capital. On March 15, 1923, the Black and White filed a lawsuit in the District Supreme Court, seeking an injunction to prevent Shaw from operating his cab, which…
Tino and Two Young Men Arrested for Robbery, Houston TX, 1923
San Antonio, TX – In a daring move, city detectives apprehended two young men on a train at 615 Thursday afternoon, March 15, 1923. The suspects, Tino and another man, were accused of being the highwaymen responsible for robbing Cup. H. C. Alden in Houston on Wednesday night. The arrest marked the beginning of a…
Counterfeiters Busted in New York, 1923 – Millions of Bogus Dollars Seized
March 11, 1923, was a day of reckoning for a notorious gang of counterfeiters operating in the city that never sleeps. The United States Secret Service, led by Chief W.H. Moran, made a stunning announcement that would silence the rumors of millions of dollars in fake currency circulating in the streets. The truth, however, was…
A Biernie Seip, Fatal Leap, Washington D.C. 1923
On a crisp spring morning in Washington D.C., a chilling scene unfolded atop the iconic Washington Monument. A patient from Mount Alto hospital, later identified as A. Biernie Seip, took a desperate leap to his death, sending shockwaves through the nation’s capital. The tragic event occurred on March 9, 1923, as the city basked in…
