Tag: Q1 1924
Taxman’s Shadow: Mellon’s $150,000 Gem Smuggling Settlement Exposed
In a shocking turn of events, Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon has been linked to a gem smuggling scandal, with financier S.W. Straus settling with the government for a whopping $150,000. The scandal, which has left many in the nation’s capital reeling, comes as Mellon’s administration tax revision program aims to increase revenue and…
Theodore Noyes, Business Solicitation, Washington, D.C., 1924
The gritty streets of Washington, D.C. have witnessed another brazen move by a businessman looking to make a quick buck. According to sources close to the Evening Star, Theodore Noyes, editor of the paper, has been soliciting business from local advertisers with dubious tactics. Related Federal Cases Vivek Ramaswamy, Politician Snubs VP Slot, Washington DC,…
Lewis Hyman Caught in a Web of Deception, New Lexington OH, 1924
In a shocking revelation, Lewis Hyman, a 76-year-old salesman with a reputation for being one of the most prolific salesmen in Ohio, has been accused of deceiving the good people of New Lexington and surrounding areas for over five decades. For 53 years, Hyman has traversed the same territory, selling goods to unsuspecting merchants between…
East St. Louis Council, Saloon License Revocation, Illinois 1924
In a bold move, the East St. Louis City Council has tightened its grip on the city’s saloons, refusing licenses to several establishments that have been the source of trouble in the past. The council’s decision, made at a special meeting on January 10, 1924, marked the first issuance of licenses under the new ruling,…
John Coolidge, Tax Evasion, Massachusetts 1935
January 10, 1924, marked a tumultuous day in Washington D.C. as the country’s capital struggled to contain the fallout from a contentious tax plan. President Calvin Coolidge and his wife, Florence, held a picturesque New Year’s reception at the White House, a stark contrast to the controversy brewing within the nation’s capital. The Mellon tax…
Wisconsin Gas and Electric, Rate Manipulation, Wisconsin 2024
In a move that has sent ripples through the business community, the Wisconsin Gas and Electric company is facing a stern examination of its financial dealings. The company, at the center of a heated debate over proposed rate changes, has agreed to an audit of its books – but only after repeated prodding from local…
Bootlegging Kingpin Stillwell Caught in Jackson County, Arkansas
The grand jury in Jackson County, Arkansas, has finally caught up with Sylvestor Stillwell, the notorious bootlegger who had been evading authorities for far too long. According to sources, Stillwell recently surrendered to Thad W. Bowden, the state enforcement officer, with a list of his alleged customers in hand. This move marks a significant end…
Jeffe Coleman, Drunk Driving, Washington D.C., 1924
In a shocking display of reckless disregard for human life, Jeffe Coleman, a 30-year-old man from Washington D.C., was handed the maximum punishment for driving under the influence. On January 7, 1924, Coleman careened through the streets of the nation’s capital, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. At 9th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue,…
Winter’s Chill: No Frostbite, No Fury, Just a Quiet Night in the Valley
January 7, 1924, dawned mild in the Rio Grande Valley, with temperatures ranging from 32 to 34 degrees, a far cry from the frostbite-inducing lows that threatened the region just hours before. As the mercury plummeted to its lowest point of the season, the towns of Mission, Weslaco, Mercedes, and Harlingen held their collective breath,…
Melissa Johnson, Homicide, South Dakota 2019
In a heart-wrenching act of pure horror, an insane mother nearly destroyed her entire family in a fire that ravaged their home near Ute, South Dakota, on January 3, 1924. Mrs. Fred Vans, wife of a young farmer, poured kerosene over her three children and set them ablaze in a fit of temporary insanity. The…
