Tag: Q3 1913
Ringleaders Caught in $16,000 Parr Shoals Heist
In a shocking turn of events, authorities in Newberry, South Carolina have finally cracked the case of the brazen robbery at Parr Shoals, where two young men held up the cashier of the J.G. Waite Construction company, netting a whopping $16,000 on September 5, 1913. The culprits, John Frazer Jr. and Bissell Bigham, were apprehended…
The Slow Poison of Hot Springs: A Deadly Kidney Epidemic
In the scorching summer of 1913, a sinister force was quietly claiming lives in the otherwise idyllic town of Hot Springs. The culprit: Uric Acid, a toxic byproduct of weak kidneys that crept into the bloodstream like a thief in the night. Its effects were insidious, manifesting as backaches, headaches, dizziness, irritability, nervousness, drowsiness, and…
Bankers Play Hide and Seek with Cash: Washington D.C. Senators Face Off Over Currency Bill
In a tense showdown, financiers and senators clashed in Washington D.C. over the Administration’s currency bill, with one financier boldly asserting that National Banks would circumvent the law by contracting their loans for at least a year. The explosive claim came from Charles P. Blinn, Jr., president of the Massachusetts Bankers Association and a key…
Mann Act Mischief: Diggs and Caminetti Face Justice
In a scathing verdict, Judge Van Fleet of the United States District Court in San Francisco meted out punishment to two California men, Maury I. Diggs, a former state architect, and F. Drew Caminetti, son of Anthony Caminetti, a high-ranking U.S. Commissioner General of Immigration. On September 19, 1913, the judge sentenced Diggs to two…
Bloodshed on the Border: Rebel Leader’s Refusal Sparks Deadly Confrontation
September 18, 1913, marked a day of bloodshed on the US-Mexico border as a brutal confrontation between American miner John Robertson and Mexican rebel leader Manuel Madrigal ended in tragedy. The incident unfolded near Flaco, on September 10, when Madrigal, a militant rebel, refused to surrender his arms despite proposed improvements in the region. Robertson,…
Walhalla’s Dark Secret: A Tale of Greed and Betrayal
On a sweltering September evening in 1913, the tranquil streets of Walhalla, South Carolina, hid a sinister plot. Behind the charming facade of its residents, a web of deceit and corruption entwined its citizens. Steck Sh KlOK Schroder, a seemingly innocuous businessman, had been using the town’s Walhalla Courier newspaper to promote his shady dealings.…
Labor Unrest Turns Violent in England
September 17, 1913, marked a dark day for England as a massive labor strike threatened to paralyze the nation’s transportation system. The movement, which began with the Dublin dock workers, had snowballed into a full-blown crisis, with sympathetic strikes in Liverpool, Birmingham, and Manchester. The Manchester Ship Canal company and seven freight depots in Liverpool…
Dynamite Danger: LA Times Owner Harrison Gray Otis Narrowly Escapes Death…Again
LOS ANGELES, September 16, 1913 – In a chilling echo of a tragic event three years past, a second attempt on the life of Harrison Gray Otis, owner of the Los Angeles Times, has left the city reeling. On this fateful day, a Japanese servant’s sharp instincts proved to be the only thing standing between…
Bankers’ Grip on Seattle’s Ferry Service Exposed
In a shocking revelation, a heated debate has erupted in Seattle over the control of taxpayer dollars meant for ferry service improvements. The Star has obtained information that the Bankers’ Trust believes it can manipulate these improvements, casting a shadow of doubt on the city’s decision-making process. According to insiders, the bankers and bond houses…
American Arrested on the Border: A Federal Crackdown in El Paso
It was a tense moment on the US-Mexico border as federal authorities made a significant arrest in the sleepy town of El Paso, Texas. On September 16, 1913, Marcus N. Leddeda, an American citizen, found himself in the custody of federal agents, sparking questions about the nature of his alleged transgression and the motivations behind…
