Tag: July 1897

In a chilling warning, British naval officials have cautioned American officers to be vigilant against Japan’s growing military might. According to reports from New York on July 19, 1897, a naval officer returning from England revealed that every corner of the British naval establishment was abuzz with warnings about Japan’s aggressive expansion. The officer, who…

Havana, Cuba, July 19, 1897 – The Spanish army’s grip on this besieged island is tightening, but at what cost? The people of Havana are on the brink of starvation as the Spanish forces, led by General Weylein, struggle to maintain control in the face of a mounting insurgency. The once-thriving city is now a…

In the scorching summer of 1897, a brewing storm was gathering in the coal fields of West Virginia. The coal strike, which had been raging for weeks, showed no signs of abating, and tensions between the operators and miners were at a boiling point. On July 14, 1897, a team of arbitration commissioners representing five…

In a stunning display of bureaucratic industriousness, the Minnesota Board of Pardons is set to review over 40 applications for clemency tomorrow. The range of sentences involved, from death to a mere 30 days, is staggering, leaving many to question the thoroughness of the pardon process. Under the current system, although one member may intervene,…

In a shocking display of audacity, the Board of Pardons in Minnesota is set to review the applications of over 40 prisoners, including a notorious black burglar named Terry, who vowed to unleash vengeance on those responsible for his conviction and imprisonment. Terry, who was sentenced to death in 1895 from Hennepin County, has been…