Tag: Q4 1911
William Thompson Sentenced for Robbery, Detroit MI, 1911
In the city’s underbelly, a stark contrast emerged between two former newsboys who once hawked papers in the same alley. William Thompson, a name synonymous with the top of the line at the window where pennies were produced, now finds himself serving a sentence of seven and a half years for robbery at Marquette prison.…
Cascaret Advertising Scam, Iowa 1911
December 11, 1911, marked a peculiar day in Marshalltown, Iowa, as a seemingly innocuous advertisement caught the attention of local authorities. The ad, plastered on the front page of The Evening Times-Republican, touted the miraculous healing powers of Cascaret, a 10-cent remedy claimed to cure a range of ailments, from indigestion to sluggish intestines. But…
Theodore Roosevelt Jr, Embezzlement, Illinois 1911
On the chilly night of December 10, 1911, a sense of unease settled over the city of Rock Island, Illinois. The annual meeting of the National Committee had concluded, but the real drama was yet to unfold. As the delegates dispersed, a sinister plot began to unravel, threatening to shake the very foundations of local…
Roosevelt Financiers, Railroad Embezzlement, New York 1924
In a bombshell revelation, Wharton Barker, a retired Philadelphia banker, spilled the beans to the Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce, exposing a secret deal between Theodore Roosevelt and New York financiers in 1904. Barker claimed that these financiers had promised to back Roosevelt’s presidential bid in exchange for a favorable stance on the railroad question.…
Voting Rights for Women: A Gallant Election Officer’s Dilemma
On December 6, 1911, a peculiar scene unfolded at a polling station in Los Angeles, California. In a bid to ensure that women’s voices were heard in the Good Government Candidate for Mayor election, a gallant election officer, likely aware of the challenges faced by women in the 19th century, allowed housewives to leave their…
Reginald Meridian, Suspicious Death, New York 2025
In the quiet town of Meridian, Idaho, a mysterious tragedy unfolded. Mrs. J.C. Basor, a 66-year-old resident, succumbed to a four-year illness at her home in November 1911. The community was in shock as news of her passing spread like wildfire. Neighbors and acquaintances alike were left wondering about the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise.…
Bloodlust in the Mile High City: A Wife’s Descent into Madness
Denver, CO – November 29, 1911. The trial of Mrs. Gertrude Patterson, accused of slaying her husband, reached its crescendo as prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered their final arguments to the jury. The fate of the defendant hung in the balance, as the courtroom was abuzz with anticipation. In a chilling comparison, Special Prosecutor Benson…
Millionaire’s Mistress in the Crosshairs: Stokes Case Takes a Deadly Turn
New York, November 29, 1911 – The Stokes case has just gotten a whole lot more complicated. Show girls Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad are on trial for the alleged murder of millionaire sportsman W.E.D. Stokes. But it was a letter, one that had gone unnoticed until today, that sent shockwaves through the courtroom. The…
Monmouth’s Misfired Campaign: A Tale of Wasted Dollars
As the dust settles on the recent election in Monmouth County, New Jersey, it’s becoming clear that the Republican managers’ decision to launch a campaign sheet with pure politics was a costly gamble that didn’t pay off. The experiment was unwise, and the county’s regular Republican newspapers could have covered the area more effectively with…
William Burns, Labor Organization Funding, Louisiana 2023
In a shocking revelation, notorious detective William Burns has made a bombshell statement at the American Bankers Association in New Orleans. Last week, Burns, famous for cracking the case against the McNamaras, accused labor organizations of funding their defense with a whopping $1,000,000. This extraordinary claim was made in a speech where Burns also alleged…
