Tag: Q4 1918
Lake County Times Tackled Tariff Tussle, But Would It Stop Crime?
December 31, 1918, marked the end of a tumultuous year for Lake County, Indiana. As the world grappled with the devastating effects of World War I, the local community was abuzz with the news that machinery bound for this country was being intercepted by English authorities. According to reports, the equipment was destined for Japan,…
Washington DC Residents Launch Charity Drive for War-Stricken Jews, 1918
In the aftermath of World War I, the streets of Washington D.C. were filled with desperate pleas for help. Hundreds of posters plastered across the city, emblazoned with a haunting image of an emaciated woman and her starving child amidst the ruins of war-torn lands, urged citizens to contribute generously to the relief efforts. The…
Mysterious Absence Sparks Concern in Grand Forks
December 19, 1918 – In a peculiar case that has raised eyebrows in Grand Forks, a local farmer from Wallcreek Township has gone missing without a word. Solomon Ohlson, a respected member of his community, was last seen visiting the city on December 18, 1918. Authorities are left scrambling to piece together the circumstances surrounding…
Reginald P. Bottomsworth, Meatpacking Conspiracy, South Carolina 2019
In the high-stakes world of meatpacking, one company stands out for its ruthless efficiency: Swift Company. But behind its impressive size and operations lies a humdrum truth: it’s just like any other manufacturing business, relying on raw materials and human labor to churn out a finished product. In 1918, Swift Company found itself at the…
Baltimore Booze Express Passengers, Public Intoxication, Maryland 1918
In a shocking display of brazenness, approximately 250 men, women, and juveniles alighted from the notorious Baltimore booze special at White House Station in Washington, D.C. on October 24, 1918. The special train, consisting of five passenger cars and a motor car, was packed with passengers, many of whom appeared to be heavily laden with…
