Tag: Q1 1924
James H. Reid, Harvey Mail Robbery, Illinois 1924
March 28, 1924 – In a daring sting operation, Chicago police finally snared James H. Reid, a former New York silk tycoon wanted for his alleged role in a high-profile shooting affair three years ago. Reid, a self-proclaimed millionaire rumrunner, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the Harvey mail robbery. The elusive smuggler had…
Modest Kouwenbergs, Liquor Tax Evasion, New York 2022
The infamous Modest Kouwenberg, a notorious liquor offender, had reason to believe the old adage ‘lightning never strikes twice in the same place.’ But for the fifth time in two years, police descended upon his South Bend, Indiana, speakeasy, leaving nothing but destruction in their wake. Related Federal Cases Uryan Frymire Busted in 70-Kilo Cocaine…
Four Bandits, Mail Heist, Illinois 1924
On a cloudy March 25, 1924, in the small Illinois town of Harvey, four brazen bandits pulled off a daring daylight heist, making off with a staggering $150,000 in cash. The thieves struck at the Illinois Central station, where they overpowered employees and seized registered mail sacks containing the loot, bound for the First National…
Sen. Ball Sued for Conflict of Interest, Washington D.C., 1924
GrimyTimes.com Exclusive: In a shocking move, the Central Labor Union has accused Sen. Ball, Chairman of the Senate District Committee, of impropriety. The union sent a scathing letter to Sen. Ball, demanding that he step down from heading the confirmation hearings for the District Commissioners. The reason? Sen. Ball’s ‘personal associations’ with the commissioners are…
Jewell E Walden Jr’s Fatal Crash, Indianapolis, IN, 1924
A devastating collision shook the suburban streets of Indianapolis yesterday, leaving a family shattered and a young life lost. Jewell E Walden Jr, just 9 months old, was instantly killed when the family’s automobile slammed into a Lebanon Traction Company train three miles northwest of the city. The tragedy unfolded as Jewell’s father, Jewell E…
McAdoo’s Downfall: The Rise and Fall of a Presidential Hopeful
In the scorching heat of the 1924 presidential election, a storm was brewing that would ultimately bring down the once-unstoppable William Gibbs McAdoo. Just seven weeks prior, the progressive Democrats had rallied behind him, their unwavering support a testament to his unwavering stance on the Volstead Act. McAdoo, a die-hard teetotaler, had been the voice…
William Phillips, Career Ambassadors’ Power Grab, Washington 2024
In the halls of power, a quiet coup has taken place. William Phillips, a Massachusetts native and career diplomat, has been promoted to the esteemed position of ambassador to Brussels. This move has sparked whispers of a new era in American foreign policy, with career diplomats like Phillips, Hugh Gibson, and Edwin Morgan rising to…
James Johnson, Reckless Driving, Washington 2022
March 22, 1924, was a day of high-octane mayhem in Seattle. Two men were injured, and one taken into custody after a trio of high-speed crashes rocked the city’s streets. The first incident occurred at 4th Avenue and Massachusetts Street when an automobile carrying George Black, 24, of 4508 South B Street, collided with a…
R.E. Thompson Mfg Co Scammers, Radio Scam, New Jersey 1924
March 21, 1924, Jersey City, New Jersey – In a brazen scheme, a group of con artists has been swindling residents with a high-end radio scam. The scammers, who have been operating under the guise of ‘R.E. Thompson Mfg Co’, have been peddling their overpriced ‘Megnaphone’ to unsuspecting buyers. Priced at a whopping 3500 dollars,…
Daugherty’s Dirty Deals Exposed: Widowed Wife Sheds Light on Attorney General’s Sinister Schemes
In a shocking turn of events, a former Washington Court House, Ohio, resident, Roxie Stinson, has come forward with explosive allegations against Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty, painting a picture of a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to topple one of the country’s highest-ranking officials. Related Federal Cases Backroom Deals and Presidential Politics:…
