Tag: Q2 1923
Joseph W Boyd Charged with $100,000 Mail Fraud, Port Huron MI, 1923
A notorious figure in the world of high-stakes scams has been brought to justice, thanks to the tireless efforts of a determined postal inspector and his local law enforcement allies. Joseph W Boyd, a smooth-talking sales manager for the Auto City and Sand Brick company, was snared in a web of deceit that spanned the…
Submarine Chaser Catches Big One: Mary J. Gully Hauls in 1500 Cases of Bootleg Whisky
In a daring midnight raid off the Jersey coast, the United States Coast Guard cutter Seminole captured the notorious rum runner Mary J. Gully, unloading 1500 cases of high-octane bootleg whisky valued at $55,000. The haul is considered one of the biggest in recent memory, and a major blow to the bootlegging syndicates that have…
War Department, Secrecy Violation, Illinois 1923
June 26, 1923, marked a day of revelation in the halls of power, as the Chicago Tribune took aim at the American War Department for its brazen display of secrecy. The Tribune’s scathing critique was aimed squarely at the department’s decision to publicize its latest innovation: a smokeless, flashless, and moisture-proof gunpowder. The question on…
Helene Kny, Fraud, Washington D.C., 1923
A federal court in Washington D.C. handed down a ruling that sent shockwaves through the financial world in 1923. In a case that exposed the complexities of wartime asset seizures, Justice Siddons of the District Supreme Court upheld the government’s right to retain profits made from the sale of seized securities. The decision came in…
Metal Workers Riot, Disorderly Conduct, Alaska 1923
In a tense standoff, a limited state of siege was declared in Brandenburg, Alaska on June 20, 1923, after a group of metal workers went on strike. The situation turned violent when police fired over the heads of the protesters, but no one was injured. The protesters, however, were taken into custody and imprisoned. Related…
James Harding, War Crimes, California 2022
In a shocking move, President Warren G. Harding commuted the sentences of 27 convicted war criminals in a record-breaking 158 pardon and commutation cases, leaving many stunned officials at the Department of Justice scrambling to understand the reasoning behind the unprecedented decision. On June 20, 1923, Harding departed for Alaska, granting freedom to a select…
Charles Phillips, Burglary, Washington 1923
On a fateful June 13, 1923, Seattle’s 15th Avenue North neighborhood was once again struck by the cunning hands of thieves. The home of Charles Phillips, at 325 North 2nd Street, became the latest target of a string of burglaries that has been plaguing the area. Related Federal Cases Oath Keepers Get Prison Time for…
The Mark of Inflation: Germany’s Currency Crisis Crumbles
BERLIN, June 14, 1923 – In a desperate bid to make ends meet, German consumers are struggling to afford the most basic necessities. The value of the American dollar has skyrocketed, leaving the German mark in shambles. A staggering 1 million marks can be purchased today with just one American ten-dollar bill. The price of…
Noah Feldman, Conspiracy to Defraud the United States, Massachusetts 2023
June 7, 1923, Freehold, New Jersey – In a chilling proposal that has left many reeling, Harvard University Professor William McDougall has unveiled a plan to fundamentally reorganize society into three rigidly defined classes. According to McDougall, the upper class, dubbed ‘A,’ would wield absolute power and control over the nation, comprising only the most…
Bootleggers, Liquor Smuggling, New York 1923
In a brazen operation, a staggering 5,000-strong mob of bootleggers has descended upon the U.S.-Canada border, flooding the nation with liquor and leaving authorities scrambling to stem the tide. The invasion began in May 1923, with trucks roaring over the North Boundary from Rouses Point, New York, to Fort Covington, a whopping 60 miles away.…
