Tag: December 1892
Lumber Empire Built on Ashes: West Michigan Lumber Co. Unfolds Massive Logging Operation on Lake Superior
In a secretive deal struck in the depths of Ashland’s lumber circles, the West Michigan Lumber Company has emerged as a behemoth of the industry, poised to leave a trail of devastation on the pristine shores of Lake Superior. With a staggering 160,000,000 feet of pine already secured, the company has begun to make arrangements…
Burgle, Burn, and Betray: A Holiday Season Crime Spree in Pittsburgh
It was a chilly winter evening in December 1892 when the streets of Pittsburgh’s Allegheny neighborhood were plagued by a brazen burglary. William Eeese, a seasoned thief, broke into the home of W.J. Davis on McClure Avenue, making off with a treasure trove of jewelry. But Eeese’s daring heist took a deadly turn when he…
