Tag: Q3 1922
Rum Runner Ruse Foiled: 3,000 Bottles Seized, Pirates on the Loose
In a brazen attempt to evade the long arm of the law, a notorious rum runner was caught red-handed in Brooklyn, thanks to the tireless efforts of the U.S. Customs Service’s Dry Navy. On Friday, August 4, 1922, Inspector Hokensen and his team of four agents, led by Deputy Surveyor William R. Sanders, searched the…
France Cracks Down on German Debtors in Alsace-Lorraine
PARIS, August 5, 1922 – In a dramatic move to collect on her civil claims, France today launched a policy of mortgaging and seizing German properties within French borders, particularly in the disputed region of Alsace-Lorraine. Premier Raymond Poincare announced the first of five steps in a progressive plan, which effectively amounts to a massive…
Coal Heist: Miners’ Strike Turns Ugly in Indiana
In the depths of Indiana’s coal country, a simmering feud between miners and mine owners has erupted into violence. On the heels of a contentious strike, a group of coal miners armed themselves with pickaxes and marched on the mine, intent on disrupting production. But their plan took a deadly turn when a group of…
Harding’s Compromise: A Rare Peace on the Rails
In a stunning turn of events, President Warren Harding has brokered a tentative peace between warring railroad unions and employers in Washington, D.C. on July 31, 1922. After months of bitter strikes, the White House announced that Harding would propose a compromise that has already been agreed upon by both factions, virtually assuring peace on…
Federal Fiasco: False Flag Over Texas
The nation’s capital was abuzz with rumors of a racial firestorm brewing in the Lone Star State. Reports had circulated in several daily papers that two carloads of colored federal soldiers had passed through Waco, Texas, en route to Fort Worth to guard the Texas and Pacific railroad shops. The news sent shockwaves through the…
Coal Strike Tensions Escalate: Operators Deny Peace Meeting Talks
In the sweltering summer of 1922, the soft coal strike in the United States was heating up, and tensions between miners and operators were reaching a boiling point. On July 28, 1922, President Frank Farrington of the Illinois Miners was summoned to Philadelphia for a conference with John L. Lewis, the powerful international president of…
Baptist Pastor’s Downfall: A Scandal in the Making
In a stunning turn of events, the once-respected Pastor of a local church in Ogden City, Utah, has been stripped of his robes in a scandal that has left the community reeling. The pastor, embroiled in a controversy surrounding his decision to officiate a fashion show and rodeo on July 28, 1922, has been removed…
Leonard’s Lights Out: Champion’s Title on the Line in Thrilling Boxing Match
July 28, 1922, will be a night to remember for the 7,500 fans who packed the Jersey City Arena to witness the epic battle between Benny Leonard, the lightweight champion of the world, and Lew Tendler. The stage was set for a clash of titans as these two boxing giants faced off in the ring.…
Villa Scam: Methodist Minister’s Sinister Scheme Unravels in Bisbee
In the sweltering desert town of Bisbee, Arizona, a scandalous tale of deceit and betrayal has come to light, involving a self-proclaimed Methodist minister and self-styled missionary. Rev. Henry II Umstead, the accused, has been held in the city jail for his alleged role in passing a worthless check on Harold Cohen, a prominent hotel…
Dallas Express Staffer Faces Mysterious Disappearance
July 15, 1922, Dallas – The Dallas Express, a prominent African American newspaper, is left reeling after one of its own staff members, Mrs. M. Deav, was reported missing. According to sources, Mrs. Deav was last seen on July 12th, 1922, at the Dallas Express offices located at 2600 Swin Avenue. Her disappearance has sent…
