Tag: September 1919
Turco Shop in Caracas Exposed: A Thriving Colony of Oriental Merchants
In 1919, the bustling streets of Caracas, Venezuela, were home to a peculiar phenomenon. Amidst the predominantly Spanish business district, a vibrant community of ‘Turcos’ – a term used by locals to refer to Arabs, Moors, and Turks from northern Africa and Asia Minor – had established a thriving colony. Despite being transplants in a…
Tony Conroy Charged with Wholesale Fraud, Salida CO, 1919
A brazen scam artist has left a trail of financial ruin in his wake, with thousands of unsuspecting victims falling prey to his elaborate scheme. Tony Conroy, a self-proclaimed phrenologist, has been accused of wholesale fraud by the U.S. authorities. Conroy, who poses as a Hindu mystic born in London, traveled to Canon City, Colorado,…
James “Jimmy” Doyle, Armed Robbery, Oklahoma 1995
The small town of Drumright, Oklahoma, was gripped by chaos on September 23, 1919. A mob had taken control of the streets, detaining the Mayor, W.E. Nicodemus, Councilman John Baxter, and Chief of Police Jack Ayres. However, after a night of reckless shooting, the authorities were released, and order was eventually restored. Related Federal Cases…
Flames of Fury: Devastating Forest Fires Rage in the Missoula District
The sun-scorched terrain of the Missoula District in Idaho was set ablaze in a series of unrelenting forest fires that have left a trail of destruction in their wake. The flames, which began spreading in June, have ravaged over 1,000 acres of timber, forcing firefighters to scramble for a solution. Despite their best efforts, the…
Emma Goldman, Alexander Berkman, Anarchy, Washington D.C., 1919
In a chilling crackdown on free speech, federal authorities have issued warrants for the arrest of two notorious agitators: Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman. The duo, convicted of obstructing the draft during World War I, are set to be deported from the United States, a move that has sparked outrage among supporters of civil liberties.…
Senator Rogers, Prison Abuse, Alabama 2024
September 5, 1919, Montgomery, AL – A bitter dispute has erupted in the Alabama State Legislature over the treatment of convicts in the state’s mines. Senator John A. Rogers of Sumter County has taken issue with Representative Orr of Marshall County over his proposed bill to compel all able-bodied convicts to work on the state’s…
