Tag: 1914
Shotgun Tragedy in Allendale: Teenager Loses Arm in Hunting Accident
December 31, 1914 – A devastating hunting accident has left a 16-year-old boy from Allendale, South Carolina, with a life-altering injury. E. V. Brunson’s son was out hunting with his younger brother, J. H. Marion, when the teenager’s shotgun went off unexpectedly, tearing apart his right arm. The horrific incident has sent shockwaves through the…
Deputy’s Deadly Discharge: Quinley’s Close Call in Prichard, Alabama
In a shocking turn of events, the British steamer St. Linian was released from custody in Mobile, Alabama, after plaintiff R.G. Beil failed to file the necessary bond in his lawsuit against the vessel’s owners, A. Mackay and Co. The time limit for the bond’s execution had expired on Christmas Eve, marking the end of…
Barn Burner Bloodshed: White Men’s Vigilante Justice Ends in Deadly Confrontation
In the rural town of Fairplay, Oconee County, South Carolina, a tense standoff between two groups of men ended in bloodshed on Monday night, December 21, 1914. The clash was sparked by a reported barn burning near Knoxs Bridge on Saturday afternoon, with suspicions pointing to a local black man. According to sources, Magistrate W.C.…
Crime Takes a Holiday: Richmond’s Merry Christmas Marred by No Incidents
It was supposed to be a night of joy and celebration in Richmond, Virginia, on Christmas Eve, 1914. The community had gathered in the old Ford lot opposite the city building to light the giant cedar tree, a symbol of the spirit of the season. But in a city known for its grit and determination,…
Hope Fades in the Shadows: A Glimpse of Desperation in Manhattan’s Streets
Deep in the heart of Manhattan’s Washington Market, a sense of desperation hung in the air like a specter. It had been 18 long days since the brutal murder of Barnet Raff, a wealthy poultryman, sent shockwaves through the community. Inspector Kaurot of the Tral Office Detective Bureau remained tight-lipped about the investigation, but the…
Gridiron Brawl: Treadwell’s Football Frenzy Leaves Juneau Reeling
In a shocking display of athletic prowess, the Treadwell team annihilated the Juneau football squad in a 71-0 thrashing on November 27, 1914. The Treadwell machine, as described by Coach Tom MacDoald, proved to be an unstoppable force, grinding down Juneau’s defense with ease and dominating the field with its speed and strength. Wolf Coblentz,…
Harding’s Hidden Hand in Cincinnati’s Sunday Saloon Scheme
It’s a tale of corruption and deceit that would make even the most seasoned politician blush. In the heart of Cincinnati, a city notorious for its ties to the infamous Boss George H. Cox, a scandalous scheme was hatched to keep the city’s saloons open on Sundays. And at the center of it all was…
Hoof and Mouth Epidemic Hits Connecticut: Cattle Quarantined in Hartford
On November 17, 1914, a sinister threat emerged in the heart of Connecticut, as the federal government slapped a strict quarantine on the entire state in response to a devastating outbreak of hoof and mouth disease. The disease, which had been spreading rapidly, had already infected 35 herds of cattle within a 15-mile radius of…
Tidal Wave of Terror: German Invasion Wiped Out by Floodwaters
In the midst of World War I’s raging chaos, a catastrophic turn of events unfolded on the battlefields of West Flanders. As German invaders sought to press their advantage and drive towards the coast, the fury of the North Sea unleashed a devastating blizzard that brought their campaign to a shuddering halt. The deluge, triggered…
Treasury Tussle: State Treasurer Refuses to Pay Up in Warehouse Scandal
In a shocking turn of events, South Carolina’s State Treasurer, Mr. Cutter, has refused to honor a warrant presented by John A. McIlwain, State Warehouse Commissioner. The warrant, seeking payment for the operation of the State warehouse system, was met with a stern refusal by the Treasurer, citing a lack of funds in the treasury…
