Tag: June 1904

  • Albert Winter, Murder, North Dakota 1904

    Albert Winter, Murder, North Dakota 1904

    In the quiet town of Laugdon, North Dakota, a sense of unease settled over the residents on this fateful morning, June 30, 1904. It began with a gruesome discovery in front of the Albert Winter block on Third Street. A pair of old, mounted spectacles lay abandoned, as if cast aside in haste. The question…

  • Pierpont Morgan Jones, Dishonesty, New York, 1904

    Pierpont Morgan Jones, Dishonesty, New York, 1904

    In a shocking tale of deceit and misdirection, a Chinese butler has outsmarted his wealthy employer in a clever ruse. Pierpont Morgan Jones, a prominent banker, hired a Chinese butler named Tot Lee Chwang Toy, who promptly took the opportunity to expose his employer’s ignorance. When Jones asked the butler to reveal his full name,…

  • State Bank Heist, Bank Robbery, Iowa 1904

    State Bank Heist, Bank Robbery, Iowa 1904

    June 2, 1904, will be a day that won’t soon be forgotten in the small town of Leon, Iowa. The State Bank trial, which has captivated the community for weeks, finally reached its climax as the jury delivered their verdict. But the excitement was short-lived, as the jurors were seen donning their hats and coats,…