Tag: January 1894
Bungled Election Lands County Treasurer in Hot Water
South Bend, WA – In a shocking turn of events, the county treasurer for Beauford County, Booth Bond, has been embroiled in a scandal after it was discovered that he had been involved in a contentious election. The drama unfolded in late January 1894, when it was alleged that Bond had been canvassed by a…
Shady Speakeasies, Hungry Lawmen: The Battle for Bridgeton’s Liquor Laws
In the dimly lit streets of Bridgeton, a war is brewing between those who crave a drink and those who enforce the law. Sixty business and professional men, determined to keep their city dry, have banded together to ensure the antiliquor laws are upheld. But what’s the real reason behind their fervor? Some say it’s…
Opium Ring Bust: Doctor’s Tip Sends Customs Inspector on High-Sea Chase
In a daring midnight raid on Saturday, Deputy Special Customs Inspector Chappelle apprehended Frederick Miller, a suspected member of the notorious San Francisco opium ring. The arrest was the culmination of a months-long investigation sparked by the bust of two seamen on the schooner Emerald in Sacramento. The crew had been caught with a stash…
