Tag: 1882
Lumber Heist: Thieves Target Paget Sound Sawmills
In a brazen move, thieves have been stealing lumber from the Paget Band sawmills in Paget Sound, Washington Territory. The first cargo of the new schooner Beulah, destined for Caliso Sons, was recently targeted in a daring heist. The schooner, which had just arrived with a shipment of lumber, was left leaking after the thieves…
Star Route Scandal Trials: A Verdict in Question
On a sweltering September morning in 1882, the Washington D.C. Criminal Court convened to address a contentious issue: the legitimacy of the verdict in the Star Route trials. Judge Wyllo presided over the proceedings, which aimed to determine the fate of James B. Minor and Robert J. Rerdon. The two men, accused of mail robbery…
Edward N Welch, Bank Robbery, Texas 2023
In a shocking turn of events, Edward N Welch, a man recently arrested by a Pinkerton agent, has confessed to being involved in the daring $20,900 robbery that shook the small town of Brownsville, Texas. Welch’s admission comes after months of investigation into the brazen heist, which left the community reeling. The First National Bank’s…
Union Club Owner, Embezzlement, New York 2022
On a sweltering summer evening, June 2, 1882, a mysterious discovery was made in New York. Nine empty lime barrels and old newspapers from the Troamury (likely a typo, possibly referring to a person or a business named ‘Trommury’ or ‘Trommury’s’) were found, sparking whispers of a scandal. While the details of the discovery are…
Mystery Shrouds Death of John Parker
In a small town, the usually tranquil streets were abuzz with whispers of a tragic event. John Parker’s lifeless body was discovered, sending shockwaves through the community. Coroner Oppenheim, determined to unravel the truth, set out for Rye Hatch on Saturday, February 11th, 1882, to investigate the circumstances surrounding Parker’s untimely demise. Days have passed…
Utah’s Elites Tainted by Greed: Ellioth’s Department Store Embroiled in Scandal
January 7, 1882, was a day that would expose the darker side of Salt Lake City’s esteemed elite. At the heart of the scandal was Ellioth’s Department Store, a bastion of commerce and luxury. Located on the esteemed North Street, the store was known for its opulent offerings, catering to the city’s high society. However,…
