Tag: 1909
Bull Terrier’s Bite Brings Farmers Union Scandal to Light
In a shocking turn of events, the Farmers Union in Clinton, North Carolina, has been embroiled in a scandal involving a dog bite. On December 14th, 1909, a farmer, identified only by his initials, ‘A.K.’, was bitten by a dog that was supposedly part of an effort to encourage and educate the public about agriculture.…
Blood on the Streets: Global Mayhem Spreads
On December 22, 1909, Seoul, Korea was rocked by a shocking assassination that would send shockwaves around the world. The prime minister of the Korean cabinet, a respected leader in the country, was stabbed to death in an apparent act of revenge against Japanese influence. The streets of Seoul were awash with the echoes of…
Cook’s Crew in Crisis: Friend Defends Explorer Against Fraud Charges
In the midst of a bitter dispute that’s left the scientific community reeling, a close friend of Dr. Frederick Cook has come forward to defend the embattled explorer against allegations of fraud. Charles Wake, one of Dr. Cook’s closest friends, vehemently denied reports that Dr. Cook had been institutionalized or was aware of the latest…
Deadly Ride: Marion County’s Fatal Auto Accident
The streets of Marion County were abuzz with news of a tragic automobile accident that claimed the lives of two men, Ira Rawia and J.W. Lewis, on Tuesday forenoon, December 7, 1909. The fatal crash occurred just beyond the Silver Springs stockade, where the pair had been visiting. Rawia’s automobile, a sleek contraption, was headed…
Death on the Rails: Clue to Squires’ Slaying
In the scorching Washington D.C. winter of 1909, the murder of John C. Squires, a veteran of the Civil War and pension office clerk, sent shockwaves through the nation’s capital. The 5th of December marked three days since Squires’ lifeless body was discovered, riddled with bullets, near the Wine View Club where he kept his…
Factories Hide Danger: Industrial Accidents in Wisconsin Exposed
In the shadow of progress, a sinister truth lurks in the factories of Wisconsin. The year was 1909, and the industrial insurance committee of the Wisconsin Legislature was on a mission to uncover the secrets of industrial accidents. Within the last week, the committee sent out 4,000 inquiries to manufacturers across the state, seeking information…
Bail Jumping Bigamist: Dr. James C. McGill Escapes Justice
In a brazen display of contempt for the law, Dr. James C. McGill, a Georgetown man, has fled while out on bail pending his appeal to the Supreme Court. McGill was convicted of manslaughter in the killing of his wife and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. With the possibility of a lighter sentence…
Railroad Rip-Off Foiled: Citrus Growers Win Big in Freight Rate Battle
LOS ANGELES, CA – November 23, 1909 – In a major victory for the citrus growers of Southern California, Judge W.W. Morrow of the United States Circuit Court granted a temporary injunction against the railroad companies from raising freight rates on lemons. The proposed rate hike, set to take effect on December 6, would have…
Wyoming Land Scandal Rocks Carpenter Town
Laramie, WY – November 22, 1909 – A cloud of controversy has settled over the Wyoming town of Carpenter, named after prominent booster Mr. J.R. Carpenter. At the heart of the scandal is the Federal Securities company, an organization instrumental in bringing hundreds of families to the state. However, a closer look reveals a web…
Game Warden Cracks Down on Poacher in Otero County
In a move that will send shockwaves through the hunting community, Deputy Game Warden Leo Rogers has made a stunning arrest in the rugged Sacramento mountains of Otero County. On November 18, 1909, Rogers apprehended a local man for the brutal slaughter of a doe, an act that has left the community reeling. The accused,…
