Tag: 1911
Hyde Jekyll Robber Found Guilty of Slaying Springfield Socialite
It was a chilly autumn morning in Bridgeport when the verdict was delivered: Bertram G. Spencer, the infamous ‘Hyde Jekyll’ robber, was found guilty of murder in the first degree. The jury deliberated for five hours before returning with a verdict that stunned courtroom spectators, who had been bracing for a dramatic outburst from the…
Bank Heist Kingpin Gets Hard Time
November 23, 1911 – In a shocking turn of events, the Idaho State Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Leo Cramer, the vice president of the Idaho State Bank of Hailey, on charges of accepting a substantial loan from a financially strapped individual while knowing the bank was insolvent. Cramer’s conviction marks a major…
Murder in the Back Room: Mysterious Slaying of Shanghai Businessman
November 18, 1911, marked a day of unspeakable tragedy in the streets of Shanghai. The lifeless body of Mr. Mickel, a local businessman, was discovered in the back room of his store. But the circumstances surrounding his death were nothing short of astonishing. According to eyewitnesses, including Mickel’s own small daughter, the murder was anything…
Moonshine Mayhem: Prohibition Fails as Tennessee’s Wild West Continues
In a brazen act of defiance, a notorious moonshiner known only as ‘Active 111’ struck fear into the hearts of authorities in Nashville, Tennessee, when he allegedly killed the city’s mayor, a move seen by some as a desperate cry for attention in a state where the war on whiskey has gone awry. Prohibition, intended…
Lakeland’s Rectory Robbery Foiled: Thieves Eye $20,000 Donation
In a brazen move, a group of thieves attempted to steal a $20,000 donation meant for the rectory of the Lakeland institution, the First Presbyterian Church. The daring heist was foiled by the quick thinking of the church officials and the authorities. According to reports, the would-be thieves planned to use the funds for the…
Blood and Anarchy: The McNamara Trial Unfolds
The trial of James B. McNamara, accused of masterminding the destruction of the Los Angeles Times building, entered a crucial phase on November 1, 1911. The state began to shield itself against the doctrine of justification for the deadly bombing, which claimed 21 lives. Prosecutors also probed the potential socialist leanings of prospective jurors, determined…
Dynamite Deal Gone Wrong: The McNamara Trial’s First Twist
Los Angeles, October 23, 1911 – The highly anticipated trial of James McNamara, accused of masterminding the infamous dynamite bombing of the Los Angeles Times building, has exploded into a dramatic turn of events. The courtroom was abuzz with tension as the jury selection process reached a critical juncture. In a shocking move, the defense…
Tooele Terror: Husband’s Desperate Plea for Freedom Ends in Tragic Consequences
In a shocking turn of events, William Spry, a desperate husband, found himself at the mercy of the Utah state legislature, pleading for freedom after being held in jail for six months. Spry’s ordeal began when he was accused of threatening his wife, Mrs. Biggins, with physical harm. The allegations were so grave that a…
Buckingham’s Rise to Power: A Shift in Public Opinion Sparks Investigation
Bridgeport, Conn., October 7, 1911 – A sudden and mysterious shift in public opinion has left many wondering if a sinister force is at play. Chairman William W. Bent, a prominent Democratic figure, has revealed that a strong sentiment for Buckingham has taken hold in the city’s shops. This drastic change in favor of Buckingham,…
Bond and Engebretson Off the Hook: Lakota Cases Dropped
In a shocking turn of events, two high-profile cases against Devils Lake drugstore owners have been dropped, leaving a trail of questions in their wake. The cases, which were set to go to trial at the upcoming term of the Towner County District Court, were unexpectedly dismissed by Judge Templeton. Related Federal Cases Sherrae Two…
