Tag: Q4 1911
Bids for Cheesecake Creek Drawbridge Raise Red Flags
In a move that has raised eyebrows among locals, the Board of Freeholders in New Brunswick, New Jersey, has announced plans to build a new drawbridge over the Cheesecake Creek. But the real question on everyone’s mind is: what’s behind the trouble-plagued old bridge, and will the new one be any better? The Board of…
Hyde Jekyll, Murder, Massachusetts 2022
It was a chilly autumn morning in Bridgeport when the verdict was delivered: Bertram G. Spencer, the infamous ‘Hyde Jekyll’ robber, was found guilty of murder in the first degree. The jury deliberated for five hours before returning with a verdict that stunned courtroom spectators, who had been bracing for a dramatic outburst from the…
James Aldrich, Bank Embezzlement, New York 2022
In a shocking turn of events, the American Bankers Association’s (ABA) endorsement of the proposed Aldrich plan for monetary reform has sent shockwaves through the nation’s financial district. On November 24, 1911, the ABA gathered in New Orleans to debate the plan, but what emerged was a unanimous vote of approval, with only one dissenting…
Bankers Endorse New Currency Scheme, Detroit MI, 1911
Shadows of financial intrigue darkened the streets of New Orleans last week as the American Bankers Association convened for their 27th annual convention. The weighty matter of the Aldrich plan, a proposed reform of the nation’s monetary system, hung in the balance. Behind closed doors, the association’s members made their voices heard, with a single…
Cadets Exposed: Ignorance at West Point, West Point NY, 1911
In a shocking exposé, General Barry’s report has revealed the appalling lack of education among many young men vying for admission to the prestigious West Point Military Academy. These aspiring cadets, handpicked for their potential, were found to be woefully ignorant of even the most basic historical and literary facts. Related Federal Cases James Johnson,…
Henry Clay Beattie Jr. Confesses to Murder, Richmond VA, 1911
In a shocking display of remorse, Henry Clay Beattie Jr. confessed to the heinous crime of murdering his wife just hours before his scheduled execution in the electric chair. The 23-year-old Beattie Jr. made the stunning admission in a written statement, signed in the presence of two attending ministers, at 7:23 a.m. on November 24,…
Leo Cramer, Bank Embezzlement, Idaho 1911
November 23, 1911 – In a shocking turn of events, the Idaho State Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Leo Cramer, the vice president of the Idaho State Bank of Hailey, on charges of accepting a substantial loan from a financially strapped individual while knowing the bank was insolvent. Cramer’s conviction marks a major…
Murder in the Back Room: Mysterious Slaying of Shanghai Businessman
November 18, 1911, marked a day of unspeakable tragedy in the streets of Shanghai. The lifeless body of Mr. Mickel, a local businessman, was discovered in the back room of his store. But the circumstances surrounding his death were nothing short of astonishing. According to eyewitnesses, including Mickel’s own small daughter, the murder was anything…
Tennessee Moonshiner, Moonshine Production, Tennessee 1920
In a brazen act of defiance, a notorious moonshiner known only as ‘Active 111’ struck fear into the hearts of authorities in Nashville, Tennessee, when he allegedly killed the city’s mayor, a move seen by some as a desperate cry for attention in a state where the war on whiskey has gone awry. Prohibition, intended…
Lakeland Thieves, Rectory Donation Theft, Florida 2024
In a brazen move, a group of thieves attempted to steal a $20,000 donation meant for the rectory of the Lakeland institution, the First Presbyterian Church. The daring heist was foiled by the quick thinking of the church officials and the authorities. According to reports, the would-be thieves planned to use the funds for the…
