Tag: January 1898
Behind Bars: A Glimpse into the Minnesota State Prison’s ‘Prison Mirror’
In the depths of the Minnesota State Prison, a peculiar publication has been shedding light on the lives of its inmates for over a decade. Founded in 1887 by the prisoners themselves, the ‘Prison Mirror’ has been serving as a weekly newspaper, edited and managed entirely by its incarcerated staff. The newspaper’s objectives are multifaceted:…
Blood on the Boulevard: Los Angeles’ Circulation Scandal
January 9th, 1898 – Los Angeles’ esteemed Daily Herald, a staple of the city’s journalistic scene, has found itself embroiled in a scandal of epic proportions. According to a sworn statement from L.M. Holt, superintendent of circulation for the Daily Herald, the newspaper’s circulation numbers have been grossly inflated, reflecting a staggering 1,290,635 copies distributed…
