Tag: 1879
Cotton Conspiracy Unravelled: A Warning to Peculating Brokers
December 18, 1879, New York City – In a shocking turn of events, Lawrence Howe, a well-respected junk dealer from 409 Greenwich Street, was convicted on Tuesday of receiving stolen cotton. The court was packed with individuals interested in the case, all eager to hear the fate of the notorious cotton sampler and broker. Related…
Mob Reckoning Seizes Bank Directors in Glasgow
On October 2, 1879, the city of Glasgow witnessed a fiery display of public anger as a mob descended upon the bank directors of the Glasgow Bank. The crowd, fueled by outrage and frustration, hooted and jeered at the directors, who stood defiantly in the face of their tormentors. This brazen display of mob rule…
Barrister’s Bane: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mrs. Bennion
In the sleepy town of Emporia, Kansas, a sense of unease settled over the Bennion household like a shroud on September 5, 1879. It was a typical autumn afternoon, with the sun casting a warm glow over the streets, but beneath the tranquility, a dark storm was brewing. Mr. Bennion, a respected barrister in large…
Mystery Lurks in Washington’s Eastern Market
June 13, 1879, was a day like any other in Washington, D.C., but amidst the quiet streets and bustling markets, a peculiar incident caught the attention of local authorities. Manager John T. Toid, of the Washington Theatre, was presented with a gold watch chain and locket by his fellow dealers at the Eastern market. The…
Trunk Tragedy Unfolds: Lynn’s City Hall Siege
March 2, 1879, Lynn, Massachusetts – The air is thick with tension as the trunk tragedy – now a household name – continues to captivate the city. Despite the passage of a day, the city’s authorities remain baffled by the identity of the young woman found dead inside a mysterious trunk. Theories have been tossed…
Brazilian Blunder: Journalist Takes on Encyclopedia Britannica
February 2, 1879, New York – In a scathing letter to the editor, a seasoned traveler, G.M.R., took aim at the New York Dispatch’s recent article on Brazil’s climate. The correspondent, now in New York City, having spent several years in the Empire of Brazil, disputed the Dispatch’s claim that the wet season commences in…
