Tag: August 1905
Telephone Tycoon Released on Technicality
In a stunning turn of events, Howard Healy, a man convicted of petty larceny in Judge Mogans court, was released from the Branch County Jail yesterday. The committal, it seemed, was faulty – a period of sentence was left blank, a glaring oversight that Attorney Charles Peery was quick to exploit. Peery made a beeline…
Taft’s Diplomatic Debacle: A Safe Bet Gone Sour
Manila, Philippines – August 21, 1905. A bizarre incident has left the diplomatic community reeling in the Philippines. The Japanese delegation at the pleni potentiaries meeting has notified the hotel management to remove their combination safe from the premises, citing a long overdue bill. This comes as a surprise to many, given the tense negotiations…
Merchants vs. Labor Unions: A Labor Day Showdown Looms
In a shocking move, the directors of the Merchant Association of Newport News have refused to endorse the Labor Day program for the city’s working-class heroes. The contentious decision has sparked a heated dispute between the two groups, leaving the city on edge as Labor Day celebrations approach. The trouble began when the publishers of…
