Tag: January 1904
Juan Dela Cruz, Murder, California 2020
January 30, 1904, brought a somber reminder of the dangers faced by brave men in the farthest reaches of the empire. Lieutenant Campbell W. Flake, a 22nd Infantry officer, met a grisly end at the hands of Moros in Mindanao, Philippines. The incident unfolded as Flake attempted to enter the village of Moro Cotta to…
Mayor A.A. Ames Acquitted of Bribery, Minneapolis MN, 1904
In a stunning reversal, the Minnesota Supreme Court has freed Mayor A.A. Ames from the shackles of bribery charges. The high court’s unanimous decision, penned by Justice Fewls and concurred in by Chief Justice Start and Justice Collins, has left the city reeling. The trial court had convicted Ames, the fourth-term mayor of Minneapolis, but…
Kaiser Wilhelm II Celebrates Birthday with Imperial Fanfare, Honolulu HI, 1904
The streets of Honolulu buzzed with excitement as the Imperial German Consul, Isen Kaizerberg, hosted a grand reception to commemorate the birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the German Emperor. The festivities kicked off on the rooftop garden of the Alexander Young Hotel, where a band concert drew in the crowds. But amidst the joyous atmosphere,…
William E Brockways, Counterfeit Forgery, California 2024
As New Jersey’s state prison prepares to bid farewell to its most infamous inmate, 81-year-old William E. Brockway, the nation trembles with unease. On January 26, 1904, the cunning forger will walk free, leaving behind a trail of deceit and financial ruin. Brockway’s remarkable ability to create convincing forgeries of US Treasury notes has given…
