Tag: 1883
Confederate Counterfeit Caper Unfolds in Portland
In a brazen daylight operation, F. O. Bailey Co. brought a large quantity of counterfeit Confederate money to the auction block on May 30th in Portland, Maine. The ill-gotten gains were part of a larger haul of stolen goods, including carpets, furniture, and other household items. The sale, held at 10 a.m., attracted a sizeable…
Murder, Mayhem, and Malfeasance in Grand Rapids: A City in Turmoil
On a fateful day in May 1883, the usually tranquil streets of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, were abuzz with rumors of lawlessness and corruption. As our intrepid reporter delved into the city’s official records, a disturbing pattern began to emerge. At the center of it all was I. L. Mosher, the city’s mayor, who seemed to…
Masks of Deceit: Behind the Musical Facade in Baltimore
On the evening of April 20, 1883, the city of Baltimore was abuzz with anticipation as the Fifth Regiment armory prepared to host the inaugural performance of Gounod’s oratorio, ‘The Redemption’. But amidst the pomp and circumstance of this high-society event, a more sinister underbelly lurked in the shadows. This was no ordinary musical festival…
Doomed to Death: Brady’s Descent into Madness
In a dramatic turn of events, John Brady’s fate was sealed in the Dublin Court Room on April 13, 1883. The trial, which had been ongoing for some time, reached its climax as Brady’s defense team presented its case. The court was abuzz with tension as the clerk, Kennedy, took the stand to testify on…
Ireland’s Shadow: The Phoenix Park Assassins Unleashed
In the early hours of April 9, 1883, a convoy of police officers escorted six men from Kilmainham Prison to the Green Street courthouse in Dublin, Ireland. The men, accused of the infamous Phoenix Park murders, were: Joseph Brady, Timothy Kelly, Patrick Doolin, Thomas Caffrey, Dunlough Curley, and Fitzharris, infamously known as ‘Skin the Goat.’…
Murder in the Shadows: A Killing in the Heart of Maine
In a brazen act of violence, 23-year-old Luke Watkins, a young man from Oxford, Maine, was found brutally murdered in the town square on the night of March 11, 1883. The town of Oxford was left in shock as the news of Watkins’ untimely demise spread like wildfire. According to eyewitnesses, Watkins was seen arguing…
Assemblyman’s Secret Deal Exposed: Corruption Rocks Nevada’s Capital
GrimyTimes.com has uncovered a shocking scandal involving Assemblyman McBurney of Elko and Assemblyman Allen of Lander, who have been accused of accepting bribes for their support of the Silver State’s tax policies. According to sources, the duo had been secretly meeting with influential constituents in the days leading up to their return to the state…
