Tag: February 1874
James “Jimmy” Devlin, Embezzlement, New Jersey 2022
The Jersey Shore was abuzz with excitement and scandal last week as a steamboat captain attempted to transport a cargo of dubious origin to the shores of New Jersey. On February 10, 1874, the steamboat made its way to the Jersey Shore, but the true nature of its cargo remained a mystery. Eyewitnesses reported that…
Dix Deals Britton a Deadly Blow
February 20, 1874, Albany, New York – In a stunning move that sent shockwaves through the corridors of power, Governor John Dix finally brought an end to the saga of Winchester Britton, the embattled District Attorney of Kings County. After weeks of mounting pressure and a scathing review of Britton’s handling of the Badeau case,…
Railroad Ruckus: Justice Served in Oyer and Terminer Court
February 20, 1874 – New York – In a tense showdown, Judge Brady handed down harsh sentences in the Oyer and Terminer Court, meting out justice to two men accused of violent crimes. Frederick Henry, who had been languishing in jail for seven long months on charges of impersonating the father of an enlisted minor,…
