Tag: Q2 1913

  • American-Hawaiian Steamship Company, Shipping Cartel, California 1920

    American-Hawaiian Steamship Company, Shipping Cartel, California 1920

    On the surface, it seemed like a grand plan – the American-Hawaiian Steamship Company was set to revolutionize trade between San Francisco, New York, and New Orleans with its new fleet of thirty ships. However, sources close to the operation hinted at a more sinister motive behind the company’s ambitious expansion. Orders had already been…

  • James Smith, Bribery and Graft, Connecticut 2022

    James Smith, Bribery and Graft, Connecticut 2022

    On June 4, 1913, the General Assembly of Connecticut adjourned in a hasty and secretive manner, leaving many questions unanswered. According to sources, Governor Baldwin had instructed Executive Secretary Thomas to notify leaders in both branches that the governor wanted ‘business cleaned up’ before adjournment. However, a report surfaced that the governor had requested the…

  • Blease’s Heir Apparent: Sims Set to Take the Reins in 1914 Governor’s Race

    Blease’s Heir Apparent: Sims Set to Take the Reins in 1914 Governor’s Race

    In the sweltering heat of South Carolina’s 1913 summer, whispers began circulating about a shocking entry into the governor’s race: Charles Carroll Sims, the grandson of esteemed author William Gilmore Sims. This revelation sent shockwaves through the state’s political circles, as Sims, a stalwart ally of incumbent Governor Cole L. Blease, prepared to take on…

  • No Crime Reported, But a Warning Issued, Mexico MO, 1913

    No Crime Reported, But a Warning Issued, Mexico MO, 1913

    In a bizarre incident, a St. Louis man dropped dead while starting the kitchen fire in Mexico, Missouri, this week. The exact cause of the man’s death remains unknown, but authorities warn residents of the dangers of careless behavior in the kitchen. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the risks associated with everyday…

  • Long Beach Pier Collapse, California 2024

    Long Beach Pier Collapse, California 2024

    Last Saturday, the usually tranquil shores of Long Beach, California, turned into a scene of unspeakable horror as a portion of the Municipal pier collapsed, claiming the lives of 36 unsuspecting souls. The city is now reeling from the devastating disaster, and the coroner’s office has launched a thorough investigation to determine the cause of…

  • Dr. Emil F. Friedmann, Misleading Medical Claims, New York 1913

    Dr. Emil F. Friedmann, Misleading Medical Claims, New York 1913

    May 26, 1913, marked a turning point in the debate over the efficacy of a revolutionary new treatment for tuberculosis. Dr. Joseph J. Condon, New York City’s Health Officer, was growing increasingly skeptical of the claims made by Dr. Emil F. Friedmann, the inventor of the serum. Related Federal Cases James Sues HHS Over Transgender…

  • Fatal Drowning Rocks Family in W. Va.

    Fatal Drowning Rocks Family in W. Va.

    A tragedy struck the family of S. i iii in Clarksburg, W. Va. on an unspecified date when his four-year-old daughter, Marguerite Virginia, met a heartbreaking demise. The young girl fell into a tub of cold water while playing, succumbing to what would be the devastating effects of icaldi hemorrhage, a condition where the brain…

  • Johnson, Undisclosed Crime, Missouri 2024

    Johnson, Undisclosed Crime, Missouri 2024

    In a shocking turn of events, Johnson, a local resident of Benton, Missouri, pleaded guilty to an undisclosed crime last week. The courtroom was abuzz with anticipation as the judge handed down a possible sentence of 5 years imprisonment. This development has left many in the small town stunned, wondering what could have led to…

  • Tokyo Police Arrest, Embezzlement, California 2023

    Tokyo Police Arrest, Embezzlement, California 2023

    In a shocking turn of events, Emperor Toshimichi’s health has taken a drastic turn for the worse. The 12-year-old heir apparent to the throne has fallen gravely ill, sparking widespread anxiety in official quarters. A high fever has beset the young monarch, leaving him weak and vulnerable to the ravages of pneumonia. Count Watanabe, Minister…

  • Washington’s Secret Dealings Exposed: Democrats Cave to Manufacturers

    Washington’s Secret Dealings Exposed: Democrats Cave to Manufacturers

    In a shocking turn of events, the Democrats have agreed to grant more time to protesting manufacturers in the midst of the contentious Underwood tariff bill hearings. This concession, which has raised eyebrows among Republican leaders, comes as a direct result of the Democrats’ denunciation of secret dealings surrounding the bill. Related Federal Cases Air…