Tag: Q3 1914
Petersburg’s Methodist Youth on the Right Track, But Corruption in the Shadows?
September 29, 1914 – In a town where the Methodist Sunday School Union Association prides itself on fostering the next generation of leaders, a closer look at the records reveals a puzzling discrepancy in the finances of the Market Street Church. The latest reports from the school association, obtained by GrimyTimes.com, show a staggering average…
Prohibition Deceit Exposed: Attorney General’s Clarification Ignored
In a shocking display of propaganda, the Prohibition advocates in Christian County, Kentucky, have been spreading a malicious rumor that the Attorney General’s office has given an opinion allowing the sale of liquor in previously dry areas if the county votes against Prohibition. But this claim is nothing short of deceitful, and a letter from…
Mrs. Evendorr’s Bludgeon Brawl, Long Island NY, 1914
September 8, 1914 – In a shocking turn of events, a Long Island library was transformed into a chamber of horrors as the play ‘The Bludgeon’ took the stage. But little did the audience know, the real-life drama was about to unfold. Mrs. Irene Evendorr, a woman of refined taste and beauty, was at the…
Kansas Liquor Prohibition, Bootlegging, Kansas 1920
In the early 1900s, Kansas was a battleground in the fight against liquor. The state’s prohibitory law, enacted in the hopes of ridding its citizens of the demon liquor, seemed to be a beacon of hope. But as the years went by, it became clear that the law was little more than a hollow promise.…
Federal Fowl Play: State, Feds Clash on Bird Hunting Laws
In a bizarre case of avian jurisdiction, Alabama’s State Game and Fish Commissioner, Wallace Jr, has been forced to issue a statement clarifying the state’s hunting regulations, which have come into conflict with federal laws. According to Section 6 of the Code of Alabama, the open season on certain game birds, including swans, brant, coots,…
Ezra W. Thayer Arrested for Unfair Business Practices, Phoenix AZ, 1914.
In a shocking turn of events, Ezra W. Thayer, the proprietor of EZRA W THAYER Everything in Hardware, has been accused of prioritizing profits over people. For over two decades, Thayer’s store has been a staple in Phoenix, but sources close to the investigation claim that the store’s motto ‘Quality first, always’ is nothing more…
Frank Talak, Disorderly Conduct, Moline IL, 1914.
A chaotic scene unfolded in the quiet streets of Moline, Illinois, on August 6, 1914. An uninvited feline visitor sparked a heated confrontation between neighbors that nearly turned deadly. The trouble began when a small gray cat, belonging to Mrs. Pospisil of Thirty-sixth street and Second avenue, wandered into the yard of her neighbor. The…
Poet’s Words Echo in Idaho’s Brazilian Wilderness
In 1914, a peculiar encounter unfolded in the vast expanse of the Brazilian Wilderness. A group of adventurers had been trekking through the dense jungle, their spirits high as they pushed forward into the unknown. As they navigated the twisting riverbanks, the rippling water glimmered in the fading light, casting an ethereal glow over the…
Tass, Special Privilege Appointment, Washington D.C. 1914
In the sweltering summer of 1914, a peculiar demand began to reverberate through the halls of power in Washington D.C. The Democrats, once touted as champions of the common man, were now clamoring for the appointment of a certain ex-President, Tass, to the United States Supreme Court. But what fueled this sudden urgency? The answer…
Catherine Winters Case Solved, Kidnapping Mystery Unraveled, Urbana IL, 1914
In a shocking twist, detectives in Newcastle, Indiana, have cracked the cold case of Catherine Winters, a 9-year-old girl who vanished a year ago. Exhuming the corpse from a Potter’s Field in Urbana, Illinois, Sheriff E.W. Davis made the stunning declaration: ‘I believe the Winters mystery is solved.’ Related Federal Cases Lindani Mzembe, Kidnapping and…
