Tag: Q2 1921
Mexican Bandit Killed by Street Car Conductor, El Paso TX, 1921
In a daring move, a Mexican bandit attempted to hold up a street car conductor in El Paso, Texas, on an unspecified date in 1921. The would-be thief, who had been terrorizing the city with his brazen robberies, met his match in the quick-thinking conductor. The conductor, unafraid of the bandit’s pistol, seized the gun…
Haynes Tries to Clamp Down on Booze, Washington D.C., 1921
Washington, D.C. – Prohibition Commissioner Wayland Haynes has been making waves with his ambitious plan to reorganize the federal Prohibition enforcement units. Tired of the red tape and inefficiencies that have plagued the agency, Haynes has proposed a radical overhaul of the organization, including the abolition of about half of the supervisory jobs and the…
Jack Dempsey, Boxing Champion, Emerges from Humble Roots in Colorado, 1905
In the rugged landscape of rural Colorado, a boxing legend was born. William Harrison Dempsey, better known as Jack Dempsey, rose from humble beginnings to become the world’s heavyweight champion. Born 26 years ago in Manassa, Colorado, Dempsey was the sixth child of a family of eight. His early life was marked by hard work…
Sugar Scandal Swallows Montgomery: A Year of Price Fixing
June 19, 1921, marked a peculiar day in Montgomery, Alabama. The Montgomery Fair Grocery Department unveiled a striking display that exposed the truth behind the city’s grocery prices. In the upper central part of the window, a shield gleamed, emblazoned with bold letters: ‘The Purchasing Power of 29.’ An arrow pointed to a sack of…
John Henry Williams Hanged for Murder, Moultrie GA, 1921
Bloodlust consumed the streets of Moultrie, Georgia, as a mob took the law into its own hands, burning John Henry Williams to death at the stake. The 12-year-old victim, Lorena Wilkes, a white girl, was brutally murdered, leaving a trail of grief in her wake. Williams, a black slave, was convicted of first-degree murder and…
Senator King Takes on Washington’s Street Car Scandal
June 15, 1921, Washington D.C. – In a shocking move, Senator King of Utah has proposed a bill to force the Washington street car companies into a merger, citing the need for reduced fares. The senator’s bill, which is currently being considered by the Senate District committee, aims to divorce the power plant from the…
Tim Murphy Arrested for Postal Robbery, Chicago IL, 1921
Chicago, IL – June 14, 1921 – In a brazen heist, the Polk Street post office in Chicago was robbed of a staggering $33,000 on April 6. The investigation into the daring crime has finally led to the arrest of none other than ‘Big Tim’ Murphy, a prominent figure in local politics and labor circles.…
City Council Set to Discuss Hiring of Female Police Officer, Mankato MN, 1921
Gritty streets of Mankato, Minnesota, 1921. The city’s council members were set to convene on June 14 to discuss a matter that had been brewing beneath the surface. The proposed appointment of a female police officer had sparked heated debate, with some city residents passionately advocating for the change. Mayor W.A. Bearn, a stalwart supporter…
Dans Lennox, Manslaughter, Oregon 2023
In the unforgiving wilderness of the Umpqua Divide, the Lennox home was a makeshift emergency hospital in the days following Dan’s harrowing accident. The once lively abode was now a somber scene, devoid of laughter and conversation. Three casualties – two injured men and a girl shaken by a nervous collapse – struggled to find…
Elko’s Carnival Con Artists Strike Again
In what can only be described as a brazen move, the Brown Amusement Company has set its sights on the unsuspecting city of Elko, Nevada. The carnival, which has been making its way through the Silver State, had earlier bypassed Fallon and Winnemucca, only to discover that the welcome mat was not waiting to greet…
