Tag: Q1 1929
Highway to Hell: Williams’ Web of Corruption
In a stunning move, the Indianapolis Times has uncovered a tangled web of corruption within the Indiana Highway Department, with none other than Director John Williams at its center. The charges levied against Williams are nothing short of staggering, with allegations of failing to enforce contracts made by the commission. This egregious oversight has left…
Hoover’s Quota Quagmire: Politicians Dabble in Immigration Scandal
In a shocking turn of events, President Herbert Hoover has announced his intention to enforce the National Origins Act, sparking outrage among immigration advocates and lawmakers alike. The move, which was made against Hoover’s own will, effectively brings into force a quota system restricting immigration from European countries on July 1, 1929. At the heart…
Federal Employees’ Pay Heist: DC Clerks Left in the Dust
In a shocking revelation, it’s come to light that District of Columbia government employees have been shortchanged for years, with their salaries lagging woefully behind those of their federal counterparts. The National Federation of Federal Employees, a stalwart advocate for its members’ rights, has vowed to take action in the next regular session of Congress…
The Kingpin Falls: Al Capone Brought to Justice
March 27, 1929, was a day that would shake the very foundations of Chicago’s underworld. Notorious gang leader Al Capone, infamous for his ruthless tactics and ‘Scarface’ moniker, was arrested for contempt of federal court. The charges stemmed from his brazen attempt to dodge a federal grand jury summons, which was investigating the lucrative beer-running…
Hoover Hang-Up: Capital Traction Co. Stonewalls Fare Hike
March 25, 1929, Washington D.C. – A brazen game of bureaucratic cat-and-mouse is unfolding in the nation’s capital, where the Capital Traction Co. has been stalling on a long-overdue petition to raise car fares. The merger that once seemed a sure thing has fallen through, and the company is now dragging its feet on a…
Bullets Fly in Bloody Brawl as El Centro Cop Takes Down Deadly Duo
The early morning hours of March 23, 1929, turned into a bloody battle in Holtville, California, when a pair of Mexican men, Iroeopo Buelna and Jose Diaz, chose to face off against local police officer Hill Atkinson. According to Deputy Sheriff Tom Sharp’s investigation, the confrontation turned deadly, leaving one man dead and another fighting…
Speakeasy Smashdown: Cops Bring the Hammer Down on 17th Street Hideout
On a chilly Sunday morning, March 10, 1929, the Third Precinct liquor raiders descended upon 924 17th Street NW, determined to put an end to what they suspected was a thriving speakeasy. The unsuspecting patrons, however, had other plans. The door was barricaded, but the cops weren’t ones to be deterred. With pickaxes and battering…
Labor’s Dark Secret: Exploiting Female Workers in Hamilton
March 8, 1929, marks a day of reckoning for Hamilton’s labor scene. In a shocking expose, a former employee of The Nonpareil Printing Co. – one of Hamilton’s largest employers – came forward, shedding light on the city’s dark underbelly. According to sources close to the matter, capable working women and girls are being forced…
Rainy Weather Foils No One as Washington Prepares for Hoover’s Inauguration
March 3, 1929, was supposed to be a momentous day in American history as Herbert Hoover took the oath of office as the 31st President of the United States. But Mother Nature had other plans. A drizzly rain, flecked with large flakes of snow, had Washington, D.C., residents scrambling to stay dry as they prepared…
Rockefeller’s Billion-Dollar Grudge Match: A Battle for Control of Standard Oil Co.
In the oil tank town of Whiting, Indiana, a high-stakes showdown is brewing. Next Thursday, John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Col. Robert W. Stewart will engage in a proxy battle for control of the billion-dollar Standard Oil Co. of Indiana. This clash of titans promises to be a spectacle unlike any other in the history…
