Tag: 1907

  • Robert Gill Arrested for Embezzlement, Brooklyn NY, 1907

    Robert Gill Arrested for Embezzlement, Brooklyn NY, 1907

    In a shocking turn of events, the financial district of Brooklyn has been rocked by allegations of embezzlement. According to sources close to the investigation, Robert Gill, cashier at the Staten Island National Bank, has been arrested and charged with a staggering $12,000 shortage in his accounts. The news has sent shockwaves through the community,…

  • John Lozier, Fighting Chaplain, Dies in Mount Vernon, Iowa, 1907

    John Lozier, Fighting Chaplain, Dies in Mount Vernon, Iowa, 1907

    A shocking loss has struck the community of Mount Vernon, Iowa, as John Lozier, a renowned orator and author of several war-themed works, has passed away at the ripe age of seventy-eight. Dubbed the ‘fighting chaplain,’ Lozier’s fiery spirit and unwavering dedication to his craft earned him a reputation as a force to be reckoned…

  • Edward English, Public Indecency, Washington D.C., 1907

    Edward English, Public Indecency, Washington D.C., 1907

    On a sweltering summer evening in Washington D.C., the usually tranquil streets of the nation’s capital were turned upside down by the antics of Edward English, the son of prominent Atlanta citizen Captain James English. Last night, Edward’s brazen behavior left the police scrambling to keep up with his wild chase through the city. Related…

  • L.B. Langan Arrested for Vandalism, St. Louis MO, 1907

    L.B. Langan Arrested for Vandalism, St. Louis MO, 1907

    On August 3, 1907, the streets of St. Louis were abuzz with news of a brazen crime: L.B. Langan, a storage company owner, had vandalized his own business. Langan’s company, L.B. Langan Co. Storage, was located on Main Street, and the culprit, allegedly Langan himself, had trashed the premises, causing significant damage. The motive behind…

  • Toy Terror on the Texas Coast: A Desperate Father’s Shot Saves the Day

    Toy Terror on the Texas Coast: A Desperate Father’s Shot Saves the Day

    In the scorching summer of 1907, a chaotic scene unfolded on the sun-kissed beaches of Rockport, Texas. An 8-year-old girl, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Moody of Waco, Texas, was carried away by a toy balloon tied around her waist by a well-meaning Italian vendor at Tarpon Inn, a seaside hotel. The child,…

  • William D. Haywood Acquitted of Murder, Boise ID, 1907

    William D. Haywood Acquitted of Murder, Boise ID, 1907

    BOISE, IDAHO – In a stunning verdict, William D. Haywood walked out of jail as a free man, acquitted of the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg. The Western Federation of Miners leader had been behind bars since the November 30, 1905, assassination of Steunenberg, which sent shockwaves through the nation. After a grueling 21-hour…

  • John Haywood, Perjury, California 2022

    John Haywood, Perjury, California 2022

    On July 28, 1907, at the Boise trial, a historic verdict shook the nation. After an all-night session, the jury in the Haywood case finally reached a decision: Not guilty. The news sent shockwaves through the community, with socialists erupting in jubilation. The first ballot, taken at noon on Saturday, was a closely contested 8-4…

  • C N OORN0LI, Endorsement Deception, Iowa 1906

    C N OORN0LI, Endorsement Deception, Iowa 1906

    July 31, 1907 – In a shocking turn of events, a mysterious endorsement has been uncovered in the streets of Marshalltown, Iowa, revealing a scheme that has left many residents reeling. A letter, dated September 12, 1906, from C. N. OORN0LI, a local resident, has been circulating, promoting a dubious remedy known as ‘Kodol. Related…

  • No Crimes Reported, Burlington VT, 1907

    No Crimes Reported, Burlington VT, 1907

    On a sweltering summer day in Burlington, Vermont, residents were shocked to discover a fire ravaging the awning of a window above the Boston store. The flames seemed to be fueled by a blaze under the massive sign over the southern entrance. The store’s fire brigade sprang into action, battling the inferno that threatened to…

  • William Haywood, Murder in the First Degree, Idaho 1907

    William Haywood, Murder in the First Degree, Idaho 1907

    In the sweltering heat of Boise, Idaho, on July 27, 1907, Judge Fremont Wood delivered a crucial charge to the jury tasked with deciding the fate of William Haywood, secretary-treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners. The charge was a complex one, with the jury presented with 11 possible verdicts, including murder in the first…