Tag: September 1922
Lonnie Hartzog, Prohibition Violation, Bamberg SC, 1922
The court of general sessions in Bamberg, South Carolina, adjourned sine die on Friday night, September 29, 1922. The proceedings were marked by a flurry of guilty pleas and swift justice, as Judge Robert Lide presided over a packed docket. The Goodwin case, which had consumed the court for three days, continued to cast a…
Blood on the Quays: Smyrna’s Forgotten Massacre
In September 1922, a humanitarian crisis unfolded on the stone quays of Smyrna, a city in what is now western Turkey. The Turkish Nationalists’ brutal raids had left 250,000 Christians in a desperate bid for survival. Despite the pleas of the refugees, a pitifully small number had been rescued, leaving tens of thousands homeless, destitute,…
Local Merchant Deceives Farmer, Arkansas 1922
On a typical autumn day in 1922, a local merchant in Prescott, Arkansas, played a cunning trick on a unsuspecting farmer. The merchant, who wished to remain anonymous, approached the farmer in the town square and accused him of not shopping at a local store. Related Federal Cases Arkansas Doc Gets 8+ Years for TRICARE…
James Johnson, Impersonating a Federal Agent, New York 2022
In a brazen attempt to swindle a local businessman, two men were arrested in Buffalo on September 20, 1922, for impersonating federal and police officers. Joseph Stewart, 25, of Washington D.C., and Bartholomew Shea, 30, of Roxbury, Massachusetts, were taken into custody by Dry Agent Edward Harrigan after they were found carrying government badges. The…
James Johnson, Railroad Embezzlement, New Mexico 2022
In a stunning turn of events, authorities apprehended a notorious con artist operating under an assumed name at the Albuquerques Rail Shops. The culprit, whose true identity remains shrouded in mystery, was caught after admitting guilt to the crime. The scheme, which appears to be an ongoing operation, has left officials scrambling to unravel the…
Treacherous Intent: The Rare Conviction of Treason in American History
The streets of America have witnessed their fair share of rebellions and uprisings, but the conviction of treason against the United States is a rare and striking phenomenon. The nation’s capital has seen its share of traitors, but the harsh reality is that few have been punished for their crimes. In the late 18th century,…
Deadly Drink Devastation: Poisoned Hooch Claims 4 Lives Along Manhattan Waterfront
September 16, 1922, saw a grim toll of lives lost to the scourge of poisoned liquor in Manhattan. The latest fatality, Frank Dalley, a 45-year-old man, succumbed to his illness in his home at 402 West 31st Street. Medical Examiner Dr. Shapiro reported Dalley’s case, stating that the victim was a hard drinker. Dr. Shapiro’s…
Crop Threshing Chaos: Farm Labor Shortages Hit Montana
Sept. 11, 1922, Helena, Montana – In a bizarre twist of fate, the usually reliable farm help supply in Montana has taken a drastic turn for the worse. According to the state department of agriculture’s weekly summary, crop conditions are in disarray due to a severe labor shortage. The report, issued for the week ending…
Turkeys Wife, Animal Cruelty, California 2023
In a shocking turn of events, the wife of US President Warren G. Harding, Mrs. Harding, has fallen gravely ill, sparking widespread anxiety across the nation. The First Lady’s condition has been critical since last Thursday, despite undergoing a major surgical operation several years prior. The surgery was a desperate attempt to treat a long-standing…
Gerry Crean, Vandalism, New Britain CT, 1922
In a shocking display of destruction, Gerry Crean brought chaos to the Kacey Corblin game at St. Mary’s Field in New Britain, Connecticut, on September 10, 1922. Crean’s reckless behavior marred what was otherwise a thrilling match. Related Federal Cases Cohen, Assaulting Law Enforcement, Washington DC, 2021 · Washington Derrick Rivera, Gunpoint Robbery, Bridgeport CT,…
