Tag: Q3 1933
Steel City Shutdown: Labor Unrest Grips Nation
In the sweltering heat of September 1933, the nation’s industrial backbone began to show signs of strain. West Virginia’s steel mills, following in the footsteps of Ford, suspended operations, crippling production lines from automobile bodies to bread. The coal strike, which had been simmering in various sections, had now spread its reach, leaving a trail…
Bonds of Betrayal: Home Loan Scandal Rocks D.C.
In a shocking revelation, the District office of the Home Owners Loan Corporation revealed yesterday that nearly a dozen distressed homeowners in the nation’s capital were left high and dry, their pleas for help rejected under the government’s home mortgage refinancing plan. The scheme, touted as a lifeline for struggling families, was supposed to provide…
Smoke Screen: Bailey Gang Leaves Trail of Blood and Betrayal in Daring Chicago Heist
September 22, 1933, will be etched in the memories of Chicagoans as a day of bloodshed and brazen thievery. An army of police, directed by radio, launched a manhunt for five gangsters who pulled off a daring heist in the heart of the city, leaving a trail of destruction and death in their wake. The…
Labor Tensions Ignite in Washington D.C.: Bricklayers Threaten Strike Over Caulking Dispute
In the sweltering heat of a Washington D.C. summer, labor tensions boiled over at the Central Heating Plant on 12th and C streets southwest. On September 20, 1933, bricklayers, tired of being snubbed for the caulking job, vowed to walk out unless their demands were met. The dispute, which threatened to plunge the plant into…
Outlaw Harvey Bailey’s Jail Escape Foiled: Feds Crank Up Security
September 10, 1933, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – In a daring bid to spring notorious outlaw Harvey Bailey, prison break expert and machine gunner, from his county jail cell, authorities have thwarted the attempt, upping the ante on surveillance. Bailey’s counsel, James H. Mathers, made a last-ditch effort to ease the stringency of the jail’s security…
Hurricane Havoc: Storm Exposes Dark Underbelly of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, Florida – September 4, 1933. The aftermath of a tropical hurricane that ravaged a 75-mile stretch of the Florida East Coast has left a trail of destruction, but it’s not just the wind and rain that have left residents shaken. The storm exposed a dark underbelly of the once-peaceful community, revealing secrets…
Dry County Surrenders: FDR’s Repeal Wave Washes Over Prince George’s
In a stunning defeat, the dry forces in Prince George’s County have thrown in the towel in their fight to keep the county liquor-free. William A. Duvall, a former county commissioner and politician, admitted that their efforts to promote a series of dry meetings had fallen flat. On Monday, August 14, 1933, a dry meeting…
NR A Enforcers Gear Up for Battle Against Depression
August 17, 1933, marked a significant day in the fight against the Great Depression as Colonel E. Fisher, local leader of the National Recovery Administration’s recovery army, announced a massive rally at Tomlinson Hall on August 21. The event, following the parade and celebration of Indiana Recovery Day, aimed to mobilize over 3,000 members of…
Rot in the Valley: El Centro’s Fruitful Scam
In the sweltering heat of El Centro, California, the Imperial Valley Press unveiled a tale of deceit and corruption that would shake the very foundations of the local agricultural industry. On August 14, 1933, a staggering 12 carloads of perishables were shipped out of the valley, sparking suspicion among local authorities. According to B.A. Harrigan,…
Langer’s Unanswered Plea: A Telegram of Deception?
Bismarck, ND – August 7, 1933 – In a move that has left many scratching their heads, Governor William Langer of North Dakota sent a telegram to Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace, asking him to ‘do all’. The cryptic message, sent on a Saturday, has raised more questions than answers, leaving local residents to…
