Tag: Q1 1928
British Empire on High Alert: Wahabi Rebels Threaten Arabian War
In a chilling escalation of tensions, the British Empire is bracing for war in Arabia, with Wahabi tribesmen under the leadership of Ibn Saud threatening to unleash a holy struggle against foreign invaders. As the situation teeters on the brink of chaos, British authorities are scrambling to mobilize their military might along the border of…
William Donovan, Grand Trunk Mail Robbery, Illinois 1928
Chicago, March 5, 1928 – In a stunning development in the ongoing investigation into the Grand Trunk mail robbery, authorities have recovered an additional $15,771 in stolen cash. The money was discovered in a woodshed at the home of Miss Mary Hoffman, a relative of William Donovan, one of the men accused of masterminding the…
Gatlin Girl Case: Frank Pardue’s Embezzlement Trial, Washington D.C., 1928
In a shocking twist in the Gatlin Girl case, Frank Pardue’s embezzlement trial took a dramatic turn as prosecutor Mrs. Tinney revealed her plan to propose a plea deal to the wayward defendant. The courtroom was abuzz with speculation as spectators wondered if Pardue’s scheme would be exposed or swept under the rug. Related Federal…
Brewer Acquitted, Bomb Targets Judge’s Home and Rum Garage, Chicago IL, 1928
On a frigid February morning in Chicago, a bomb detonated outside the home of Judge Lois DeLander, shaking the very foundations of the city’s judicial system. The brazen attack came just hours after a jury delivered a shocking acquittal to defendant Thomas Brewer in a mere 37 minutes, sparking widespread outrage. The bomb’s fury was…
Diploma Mills Exposed in DC: Chamber of Commerce Takes a Stand
In a bold move, the Washington Chamber of Commerce has voted in favor of a bill aimed at cracking down on diploma mills operating in the nation’s capital. The measure, sponsored by Senator Capper, would require all educational institutions in DC to be licensed by the Board of Education. This move comes after a nearly…
Jeanne Williams Arrested for Deception, Hollywood CA, 1928
GrimyTimes investigates the twisted tale of Jeanne Williams, a former beauty queen turned Hollywood hopeful. Williams, a Syracuse, New York native and former member of Ziegfeld’s Follies, attempted to launch a movie career in the City of Angels. However, her charm and charisma didn’t impress the Tinseltown executives, and she was left high and dry.…
Jameson Blackwood, Bootlegging, Montana 2022
February 3, 1928, was a day of narrow escapes and close calls for Prohibition Director E.T. Corcoran and the lawmen of Sheridan County, Montana. A notorious bootlegger, known only as ‘Rudolph,’ had been evading capture for months, but Corcoran was determined to bring him to justice. Last Sunday, Corcoran and his team finally closed in…
Kay Forni, Drunk and Disorderly, California 1928
On a cold January morning in 1928, two men, Kay Forni, 31, and James Ley, no age listed, faced the music in El Centro, California’s city court. They had been arrested for being drunk and disorderly, a charge that would land them in the Imperial County Jail for 60 days. However, Judge Kerns gave them…
Marines Set Sail for Nicaragua: A Battle Against the Elusive Sandino
January 10, 1928, marked the beginning of a perilous journey for 1,000 United States Marines as they set sail from Hampton Roads, Virginia, bound for Nicaragua. Their mission: to crush the rebellion led by the enigmatic General Augusto Sandino. The Marines, accompanied by four three-inch mountain guns, aimed to dislodge Sandino and his forces, who…
Marines Head to Nicaragua to Tame the Elusive Sandino
January 10, 1928, marked a significant day in the ongoing conflict in Nicaragua as a thousand United States Marines set sail from Hampton Roads, Virginia, aboard the United States steamship Oglala. Their mission, to help their comrades already on the ground in Nicaragua, was to quell the rebellion led by the enigmatic Augustino Sandino. The…
