Tag: June 1902
Roger’s Promises Prove Hollow, Wausau WI, 1902
On the sun-drenched streets of Wausau, Wisconsin, a young man’s boasts proved to be nothing more than empty words. Roger, a 12-year-old boy with a sense of entitlement, made a promise to his 10-year-old sister Marcella. He vowed to marry her when he grew up, as big as his father. But Marcella was not one…
PATERSON Strike Tensions Rise, Police on High Alert, New Jersey, 1902
The streets of Paterson, New Jersey, were abuzz with tension as the silk industry teetered on the brink of collapse. The PATERSON strike, now in its two-month mark, showed no signs of resolution. Determined to quell the unrest, local officials appointed committees to hold a conference with manufacturers in a last-ditch effort to settle the…
Krabell’s Drug Store Burglarized, Racine WI, 1902
A daring burglary was committed at Krabell’s drug store in Racine, Wisconsin, in the early hours of the morning. The thief made his entrance through a side window, shattering the glass as he dropped down onto the floor. The intruder made a beeline for the store’s showcase, breaking into it with ease. The store’s clerk,…
Samar Slaughter: Congressmen Clash over Philippine Atrocities
June 20, 1902, in Washington D.C. – The halls of Congress were abuzz with heated debate as Congressmen Jones and Hamilton locked horns over the Philippine Government Bill. Jones, a vocal critic of the administration, took aim at the military actions in Samar, Philippines, accusing Gen. Smith and Major Waller of cruelty. Related Federal Cases…
Russell Sage, Mysterious Illness, New York 1902
June 12, 1902 – Speculation is rife in the business world after Russell Sage, the esteemed financier, fell ill under mysterious circumstances. Sources close to Sage reveal that he was struck by a sudden and unexplained malady, leaving many to wonder if foul play was involved. The usually stoic Sage was said to be ‘struck…
John E. Murphy Runs Down Counterfeiters, St. Louis MO, 1902
In a gritty cat-and-mouse game, John E. Murphy, superintendent of the Secret Service Department for Missouri and Kansas, has been hot on the trail of counterfeiters, bringing a measure of justice to the streets of St. Louis. Related Federal Cases Semere Tsehaye Convicted of Tax Evasion, St. Louis MO, 2023 · Washington Cristopher Cristea, Mining…
