Tag: Q2 1914
Becker’s Bloody Legacy: A Second Conviction for Murder
In a shocking turn of events, former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker was found guilty of murder in the first degree on May 23, 1914, in New York. This was not his first brush with the law, as Becker had previously been convicted of murder. The case that brought him to justice this time around was…
Vera Cruz Under Siege: Rebels’ Weak Position Foreshadows Imminent Crisis
As the City of Mexico teeters on the brink of chaos, General Victoriano Huerta’s regime faces a growing crisis that will soon come to a head. According to sources, discontent among residents and high-ranking officials in the Army has reached a boiling point. The once-stable government now hangs by a thread, as rebels continue to…
Kealoha Fails to Help Escapee: Cockrells to Face Justice in Hawaii
In a shocking turn of events, notorious escape artist Herman Hay, 14, has been captured and will soon be extradited to Hawaii to face charges. Hay’s daring escape from a San Francisco facility has left authorities stunned. His accomplices, the Cockrells, will also soon be brought to the Territory to answer for their crimes. The…
James Joseph, Baseball Bribery, New York 2022
May 7, 1914, New York City – In a shocking turn of events, the Federal league, a rival to Major League Baseball, has announced its intention to join forces with the regulars, sparking a heated debate over the future of the sport. But as the dust settles, a disturbing undercurrent of corruption threatens to undermine…
Villa’s Wildfire: US Hopes Constitutionalists will Tame the Beast
Washington D.C. – In a desperate bid to avoid all-out war, President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan pin their hopes on a group of constitutionalists to bring order to the lawless land of Mexico. The United States government is counting on the rebels, led by the notorious Francisco Villa, to drive President Victoriano…
Alan H. Hawley, Aeronautical Smuggling, New York 2024
Brooklyn, NY – In a stunning expose, The Sun has uncovered a scandal that threatens to upend the aeronautical community. The arrest of Alan H. Hawley, president of the Aero Club of America, has revealed a trail of deceit and smuggling that leads straight to the heart of the International Aeronautical Congress. Related Federal Cases…
John D. Lawson, Rioting, Colorado 1927
Walenburg, Colo., April 28, 1914 – A bloody confrontation erupted yesterday at the Walensburg coal mine, leaving at least seven guards dead in the hands of striking mine workers. The violent outburst, which saw strikers armed with high-powered rifles, sent the guards scurrying for cover in the mine shaft, where they were eventually pinned down…
Woodrow Wilson, Riot Incitement, Colorado 1914
In a dramatic move to stem the tide of bloodshed in Colorado, President Woodrow Wilson ordered federal troops to the scene of the conflict on April 28, 1914. The President’s decision followed a series of intense consultations with Secretary Garrison and members of the Colorado delegation in Congress, as well as pleas for assistance from…
Washington Diplomats, Diplomatic Incident, District of Columbia 1914
As the world held its breath, Washington D.C. diplomats found themselves entangled in a treacherous web of intrigue and power struggles in Mexico. In the midst of this chaos, Brigadier General Funston and his 5,000 troops had arrived in Vera Cruz, their instructions to assume supreme command of the land forces. But it was not…
Syndicate’s Mansion Heist, Wilmington DE, 1914
A tangled web of real estate intrigue has wrapped itself around Wilmington’s Delaware Avenue and Van Buren Street. A syndicate of prominent locals, led by Josiah Marvel, has purchased the historic property, sparking a frenzy of negotiations and deals. Related Federal Cases Wilmington’s Newsstand Scandal Exposed · Pennsylvania Georgia State Faced Federal Scrutiny Over Neglect…
