Tag: June 1901
Banker’s Brief Romance Ends in High Seas Hijinks
The marriage of Edgar Russell Thomas, a one-day president of the Seventh National Bank, and Linda Lee of Louisville, Kentucky, to Mrs. W.B. Tickle’s home, was the talk of New York society. But little did they know, Thomas was hiding a dark secret. In February, Taylor Bent had turned over valuable information to Funston, making…
Mob Mayhem Erupts in London: Pro-Boer Meeting Turns Violent
In the sweltering heat of a London evening, thousands of people gathered outside Queens Hall, eager to catch a glimpse of the pro-Boer meeting. But the atmosphere was tense, as the crowd had been collecting two hours before the advertised time. When the doors finally opened, the pressure became too great, and many people fainted.…
Coal Mine Cave-In, Port Royal PA, 1901
In a heart-wrenching tragedy, over 30 men were trapped in a burning mine in Port Royal, Pennsylvania on June 11, 1901. The Pittsburg Coal and Coke company’s shaft No. 2 had been on fire for seven years, but it was only in recent days that a massive explosion occurred, entombing the miners. The rescue party,…
Heart of Corruption: Alabama’s Governor Falls Ill
June 7, 1901, marked a dire day for the state of Alabama as Governor William J. Samford lay critically ill in Tuscaloosa. The Chief Executive’s condition was grave, his heart enlarged and his vital signs weak. A special train had been secured to transport him to his home, but Samford’s fragile state meant the journey…
Election Rigging Scandal Rocks Montgomery County
In a shocking revelation, a thorough examination of Montgomery County’s election registration process has uncovered a web of deceit and corruption. According to Article 4 of the county’s election laws, registrars are appointed to maintain a list of eligible voters in each precinct ward. However, it appears that the County Board of Election Registrars has…
