Tag: Q2 1918
Wood’s War: A General’s Downfall
In the scorching summer of 1918, General Leonard Wood was forced out of command of the division he had trained at Camp Funston. But why? The public was left wondering as President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of War Newton Baker tried to shift the blame onto General John Pershing. However, the administration’s pattern of keeping…
Sedition Justice Served: Socialist Millionaire’s Wife Jailed for 10 Years
June 2, 1918, marked a somber day in Kansas City, Missouri, as Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes, the wife of a millionaire and a prominent socialist, was sentenced to a decade behind bars. Federal Judge Arba S. Van Valkenburgh delivered the stern verdict, slamming down a 10-year term in the Missouri State Penitentiary for violating the…
Britain’s War Effort: A Nation Consecrated to Sacrifice
In a world torn apart by war, one nation stands as a shining example of unwavering dedication and perseverance. Chester M Wright, a member of the American Labor Mission, has witnessed firsthand the unrelenting efforts of the British people to win the war. His graphic account paints a vivid picture of a nation consecrated to…
Rats Infestation, Minnesota 1918
May 29, 1918, will be remembered as the day the citizens of New Ulm were alerted to a growing threat lurking along the banks of the Minnesota River. Just south of the Eagle Mill and near the old saw mill, a dumping ground for manure and other waste matter has become a veritable rat paradise.…
Congressional Fences: A Summer of Disappointment
The city of Omaha was abuzz with excitement as the summer of 1918 approached, but for one group of citizens, the news out of Washington, D.C. was a bitter pill to swallow. The Omaha Democrats were among those whose well-laid plans for the season were about to go up in smoke. On May 27, 1918,…
Mud, Blood, and Betrayal: A Despicable Crime Unfolds in North Carolina
In a shocking turn of events, a mysterious figure has been linked to a heinous crime in the rolling hills of North Carolina. The victim, a brave soldier stationed in France, had been writing letters to loved ones back home, detailing his experiences and adventures. But one particular letter, penned on April 25, 1918, would…
Betrayal Behind the Ballot: Suffragettes Torn Between Party Loyalty and Moral Duty
May 12, 1918, marked a pivotal moment in the suffrage movement as Mrs. Charles L. Tiffany, Chairman of the Borough of Manhattan Woman Suffrage Party, laid bare the harsh realities of party politics. Speaking to a crowded audience, Mrs. Tiffany emphasized the importance of keeping women’s votes honest by making them independent of party ties.…
Swinford Brothers, Property Theft, California 2022
Farmington, Missouri – In a stunning display of authority, Sheriff’s Deputy M. [no name given] yesterday seized control of the Swinford family farm, a sprawling estate in the heart of St. Francois County. The move comes after a court order was issued against Mart Swinford, George Swinford, and C.W. Swinford, who were accused of defaulting…
Emily Johnson, Child Endangerment, New York 2022
In a bizarre case that has left the community stunned, a mother from New York’s Lower East Side found herself in the midst of a heated debate over the rights of a newborn child. At the center of the controversy is Minnie Longff, a 29-year-old resident of 89 Scammel Street, who, along with her neighbor,…
Labor Leaders Threaten to Bring Nation to Its Knees
In a shocking revelation, Senator Poindexter of Washington unveiled a plot by labor leaders to orchestrate a nationwide general strike on May 1, 1918, in protest of the alleged persecution of Thomas Mooney and others convicted of the San Francisco bomb conspiracy. The strike, according to Senator Poindexter, was a brazen attempt at blackmail, sedition,…
