Tag: Q2 1924
Legion’s Militant Men Foment Chaos at 1924 Republican Convention
It was a hot summer day in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 11, 1924, when the Republican National Convention descended into chaos. The air was thick with tension as American Legion men, known for their militant fervor, rallied behind the candidacy of Major General James G. Harbord as President Calvin Coolidge’s running mate. The Harbord campaign…
Maryland Prohibition Laws, Maryland 2024
May 30, 1924, marked the end of another session of the Maryland legislature, leaving behind a trail of unfinished business – specifically, the implementation of the 18th Amendment. Despite numerous bills being introduced, the Senate killed all ‘wet’ bills, while the House shot down all ‘dry’ bills with the exception of two local measures aimed…
Calvin Coolidge, Japanese Exclusion Bill Signing, Massachusetts 1924
In a shocking move, President Calvin Coolidge signed the Johnson selective immigration bill into law on May 26, 1924. The bill, which aims to curb the influx of Japanese immigrants, contains a provision that prohibits Japanese nationals from entering the United States after July 1 with the intention of settling here. This decision has left…
Rum Runners and Aliens Flood El Paso, Texas, 1924
The dark underbelly of the US-Mexico border has been laid bare in the sleepy town of El Paso, Texas. The situation is dire, with thousands of aliens and illicit liquor slipping into the country undetected. It’s a brazen operation, with rum runners making it easy for foreigners denied legal entry to cross the border without…
Ed Jackson and Lew Wallace Make Deals, Indiana Politics, 1924
Indiana politics took a turn for the harmonious last week, as the state Republican convention wrapped up its seven-hour session in Indianapolis. The atmosphere was surprisingly free of discord, with delegates enthusiastically endorsing the party’s state and national administrations. Related Federal Cases Tom Taggart, Deception in Indiana Politics, Indiana 1908 · Indiana Pamela Griffin Frizzelle,…
Newton Jenkins, Election Fraud, Illinois 2020
Chicago, May 20, 1924 – In a shocking turn of events, a young lawyer from Chicago, Newton Jenkins, has left seasoned politicians reeling after securing an astonishing 125,000 votes in the Illinois Republican primary. Jenkins’ remarkable feat has raised eyebrows and sparked worries among old-line politicians, who are now wondering what this could mean for…
Nebraska’s Republican State Chairman Vouches for Senator Norris’ Loyalty
On May 14, 1924, the wheels of politics in Nebraska were set in motion as Harry E. Sackett, the newly appointed chairman of the Republican state central committee, made a bold declaration in an interview that would shake the foundations of the party’s unity. Speaking in Beatrice, Nebraska, Sackett asserted that Senator Norris would have…
Boardroom Betrayal: Shipping Board Accused of Illicit Sales Tactic
On May 12, 1924, a damning indictment of the Shipping Board’s sales practices shook Washington, D.C. Representative Davis, a Democrat from Tennessee, unleashed a scathing attack on the Board’s tactics, citing a glaring example of alleged malfeasance. The Board’s manager, J. Harry Hitblin, was grilled by Representative Davis during an examination of the Board’s shipping…
Frederick Martin, Missing, Cordova AK, 1924
May 10, 1924 – In a bizarre and ominous silence, the fate of Major Frederick L. Martin and Lieutenant Harvey remains shrouded in mystery. The two U.S. Army fliers embarked on a perilous journey, but their disappearance has left the nation on edge. The Army’s aerial armada, a testament to human ingenuity and courage, has…
Frederick Martin, Flight Disappearance, Alaska 1924
On May 2, 1924, the Imperial Valley Press reported a chilling turn of events in the Alaskan wilderness. Major Frederick Martin, commander of the American round-the-world flight, was still missing after 41 hours. The three army aviators, who were part of the expedition, were directed by the War Department to resume their flight without their…
