Tag: Q2 1921
Bobby Joe Jenkins, Kidnapping, Tennessee 2022
In a shocking display of cowboy justice, Annie Lee Worley of Nashville, Tennessee, allegedly chained a local to a hitching post, leaving authorities stunned and scratching their heads. The incident, which took place in April 1921, has left the community reeling as details of the alleged crime continue to emerge. According to eyewitnesses, Worley, a…
Silver Heist: Government Seizes 14.9 Million Ounces, Tombstone AZ, 1921
A massive silver heist has left the nation stunned as the government seizes 14.9 million ounces of the precious metal under a little-known federal law. The silver was purchased at an alarming rate of $1 an ounce, sparking outrage among industry insiders. The heist, which began on January 1, 1921, and continued until March 24,…
Dr. Smith Dentists Inc. Found Guilty of False Advertising, Washington D.C., 1921
On April 22nd, 1921, a shocking revelation shook the streets of Washington D.C. – Dr. Smith Dentists Inc. was found guilty of false advertising in the Prince George’s Enquirer and Southern Maryland Advertiser. The dental practice, operated by Dr. Smith and Dr. Waldo, had been making outlandish claims about their services, including the ability to…
Bootleggers, Liquor Smuggling, New York 2024
In the heart of Manhattan’s Worth Street, a dingy building on the fourth floor harbors a secret. Inside, the city’s central testing laboratory is bursting at the seams with a staggering collection of seized liquors. For a week now, a mountain of containers, each with a unique label and numbering system, has been accumulating at…
Tuleco Oil Co. Stonewalls Coffeeville, Mississippi, 1921
Deep in the rural heart of Coffeeville, Mississippi, a bitter showdown is brewing. The Tuleco Oil Co. has been drilling an oil well for months, but the company’s tight-lipped secrecy has left locals seething. Hon. W.C. Bryant, a stalwart advocate for the community, had secured a contract with the oil company to bring a test…
Harding’s League of Shame: A Betrayal of Trust
In the hallowed halls of Washington D.C., a brewing scandal is brewing. President Harding’s recent message to Congress has sent shockwaves through the nation’s capital, exposing a deep divide between the President’s words and actions. On April 13, 1921, Harding delivered a message to Congress that would change the course of history, sparking outrage and…
Cody Bond Election Scandal, Wyoming 1921
In a shocking turn of events, the Good Roads Bond Election scheduled for May 10th, 1921, has raised eyebrows in Cody, Wyoming. The proposed $18,000,000 bond issue is touted as a way to improve the state’s infrastructure, but many are questioning the motives behind the initiative. Related Federal Cases Wyoming Correctional Death: NY AG OSI…
New York City’s Liquor Laws Ignored, Prohibition Agents Frustrated, 1921
New York City’s Prohibition Agent Ernest S. Langley is a man on a mission. Hailing from the moonshine region of Kentucky, he knows a thing or two about bootlegging. As the new Chief Prohibition Supervising Agent for New York City, he’s determined to clean up the city’s liquor laws, but it’s a daunting task. Related…
C.R. Davison Exonerated of Alleged Misconduct, Martinsburg WV, 1921
In a stunning turn of events, the Martinsburg City Council has dropped a long-standing charge against former City Sergeant C.R. Davison, effectively clearing his name. The suit, which had been pending for years, was dismissed after council members examined receipts and vouchers that Davison claimed had been misplaced during audits. Three separate investigations had uncovered…
