Tag: Q4 1919
Fur Coats, Fines, and False Promises: Bennington’s Insurance Scam Exposed
December 26, 1919, marked a dark day in Bennington, Vermont, as news of a brazen insurance scam shook the community. Harrison I. Norton, a former insurance representative, had been peddling fake policies from unlicensed companies, leaving many local residents facing hefty tax bills. In a shocking turn of events, Norton’s scheme was brought to light,…
Radicals in Chains: Christmas Protest Planned on 5th Avenue
In a brazen display of defiance, the Free Political Prisoners Committee of the Peoples Freedom Union plans to unleash a 2,000-strong procession on Christmas morning, with participants sporting manacles and mourning attire as a protest against the imprisonment of those convicted under the Federal espionage act. Related Federal Cases James Blocks Feds’ Planned Parenthood Hit…
Deadly Baking: Cake Laced with Insecticide Claims Four Lives in Kalamazoo
December 13, 1919, will be etched in the memories of Kalamazoo, Michigan, as a day of unspeakable tragedy. A seemingly innocent Christmas celebration turned deadly at the Kalamazoo County Infirmary, where four inmates lost their lives in a gruesome incident. At the center of the catastrophe was a sinister plot, hatched by none other than…
Coal Conspiracy: Power Company Left High and Dry
As the cold winter winds howl through Richmond, a brewing scandal threatens to leave the city’s industrial backbone in the dark. In a shocking move, Dr. Garfield, Administrator of the Fuel Administration, has severed ties with the Virginia Railway and Power Company, cutting off their coal supply in accordance with restriction orders. The decision, made…
Deadly Showdown on the Streets of Philly: Cop Cleared in Alledged Drug Peddler Shooting
In a tense morning courtroom scene, Detective Charles Brendley of the Vice Squad was paroled in the custody of Assistant Superintendent of Police Mills, just hours after being formally held without bail in connection with the fatal shooting of Frank Scafido. The drama unfolded at Central Station, where Brendley was arraigned before Magistrate Jlecleary in…
Reds in the Crosshairs: Goldman and Berkman’s Deportation Deadline Looms
December 9, 1919 – Ellis Island became a temporary prison for two notorious American radicals, Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, as a Federal Court refused to grant them bail pending an appeal to the United States Supreme Court. The anarchist duo, who had called the United States home for three decades, were taken back to…
Railroad Scandal Exposed: Coal Heist on the Horizon
In a move that’s left many reeling, the railroad administration has been secretly considering a plan to gut coal shipments from the mines to the Atlantic seaboard. This brazen scheme, aimed at saving coal and reducing transportation costs, is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the nation’s railroad system. The administration has announced plans to…
Diplomatic Duplicity: US Demands Release of American Consular Agent
In a scathing diplomatic note, the United States government blasted the Mexican government for its failure to release American consular agent William O. Jenkins, who has been imprisoned at Feubla. The note, delivered to Mexico City on December 2, 1919, accused Carranza of attempting to obscure the issue with ‘judicial reasons,’ which the US deemed…
X-Ray Apparatus Kills Doctor in Electrocution Tragedy
In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the medical community, a doctor at the American hospital at Neuilly in Paris has met a tragic end. On December 3, 1919, Dr. D. Jaugeas was preparing to treat a patient using the Coolidge X-ray apparatus when it suddenly burst into a fierce fusillade of sparks.…
Diplomatic Détente or Deception: Mexico’s Response Hangs in the Balance
In a tense standoff between the United States and Mexico, the fate of American consular agent William 0 Jenkins remains uncertain. Confined in a Puebla, Mexico prison since the Mexican Revolution’s tumultuous aftermath, Jenkins’ release hangs precariously in the balance. With the U.S. government demanding his immediate liberation, Mexico’s response looms large, expected to arrive…
