Tag: August 1902
Dynamite Delay: Fears of Residents Spark Safety Concerns in D.C.
In a move that has raised eyebrows in the nation’s capital, plans to blast down the crumbling chimney of the old powerhouse in Washington D.C. have been put on hold due to safety concerns. The 140-foot-tall monolith, which has stood tall since the days of the powerhouse, is set to be demolished, but not before…
Justice Delayed: Will President Fill Supreme Court Vacancy Before Summer’s End?
As the summer recess of the Supreme Court of the District comes to a close, lawyers and litigants are eagerly awaiting the President’s appointment to fill the vacant seat left by the untimely demise of Associate Justice Harald Bradey. The 1st of July marked the beginning of a tumultuous period, with counsel engaging in a…
Priest’s Privilege: Wood County Justice Deals Lenient Sentence to Father Jungblud
In a shocking twist, Father Charles Jungblud, a respected member of the clergy in Wisconsin Rapids, emerged unscathed from a high-profile assault case on August 11, 1902. The once-promising case, which had captivated the local community, was reduced to a mere slap on the wrist for the embattled priest. Judge Charles M. Webb’s decision to…
Coal Heists: Buffalo’s Black Market Booms
In the late summer of 1902, the city of Buffalo, New York, was gripped by a mysterious shortage of coal. The scarcity of the precious resource had sent shockwaves through the local economy, with prices skyrocketing to unprecedented heights. But as our investigation reveals, the real story behind the coal crisis was one of brazen…
