Tag: Q3 1922
Bishop’s Scathing Rebuke Exposes City’s Dark Underbelly
In a blistering sermon delivered at the 47th triennial general convention of the Episcopal Church in the United States, the Rt Rev Eldwin S Lines D D, Bishop of Newark, New Jersey, laid bare the city’s festering social ills. Speaking at the opening session on September 8, 1922, Bishop Lines condemned the ‘violent methods’ and…
Oklahoma’s Slicked-Handed Politicians: A Web of Bribery and Betrayal
In the scorching heat of Oklahoma, a tale of corruption and deceit has been unfolding, leaving a trail of scandal and shame in its wake. It began with the Democratic administration of Governor Charles N. Robertson, who found himself at the center of a bribery scandal two years ago. While the governor claimed the charge…
Mexico’s President Obregon Stands Firm Against US Recognition
In a bold move, Mexican President Álvaro Obregón delivered a keynote address to Congress, reiterating the country’s stance on the Treaty of Amity with the United States. While the international community held its breath, Obregón declared that Mexico’s national development would prove to the world that the current government was responsible and worthy of respect.…
Insurance Empire Exposed: Congressman Walters Unmasks Trust’s Grip on Worker Compensation
In a scathing indictment, Congressman Walter of Pennsylvania has laid bare the sinister machinations of the insurance trust, which has been blocking a crucial bill to provide compensation to workers in the District. The shocking revelation comes as Congress grapples with the Fitzgerald bill, a measure aimed at safeguarding the rights of workers. According to…
Blockade Runners Brought to Heel: Customs Crack Down on Smugglers
In a daring midnight raid, a United States subchaser, the Hansen, captured a British sloop, the Cormorant, off the coast of Greenport, New York, on August 26, 1922. The Cormorant, flying the British flag, was intercepted by Captain Dizer of the Hansen, who demanded to know the identity of the vessel and its cargo. The…
Coal Crisis: Black Market Deals Exposed in New Britain
August 24, 1922, will be remembered as the day the coal crisis in New Britain, Connecticut, reached a boiling point. A local coal dealer, speaking on the condition of anonymity, revealed a shocking truth: he couldn’t even fill a hat with coal. The desperation was palpable as Main Street businesses struggled to keep their doors…
Skid Row Sorrow: Airplane Fears and Fiery Fists
In the sweltering summer of 1922, a peculiar insurance dispute unfolded in the offices of a Yorkville, S.C. agent. A prospective policyholder, seemingly too tall for his own good, was rejected due to the ‘danger of a fellow having his head knocked off by a skidding airplane.’ This archaic concern was raised by the agent,…
Deadly Dash on the Lincoln Highway: A Tragic Tale of Road Rage
On a fateful morning in August 1922, a devastating car crash shook the sleepy streets of Rock Island, Illinois. John Leveen, a 68-year-old tailor, met a tragic end when the Smith family automobile, in which he was a passenger, careened out of control on the Lincoln Highway, eight miles west of Clinton, Iowa. The gruesome…
Heartless Deceit: A Tale of Delayed Justice in 1920s South Carolina
In a shocking display of audacity, an East End resident of Yorkville, South Carolina, made headlines when he applied for a fire insurance claim over three decades after the alleged incident. The claimant, who wished to remain anonymous, approached the insurance agent and casually mentioned that a fire had ravaged his home, leaving only a…
France Catches Germany in Debt Trap: Premier Poincare’s High-Stakes Gamble
In a bold move, French Premier Raymond Poincare set his sights on Germany’s financial jugular, announcing a five-step plan to collect on France’s $800 million debt. The first step, launched at noon on August 5, 1922, sent shockwaves through the diplomatic community as France effectively mortgaged all German property within its borders, including the prized…
