Tag: March 1894
Easter Sunday Collision: A Rare Convergence of Lady Day
Omaha, NE – March 25, 1894. In a rare and unprecedented occurrence, Easter Sunday has collided with Lady Day, a coincidence that has left many scrambling to adjust to the inconvenience. This unusual convergence has not happened since 1742 and won’t occur again until 1951. Related Federal Cases Air Force Official Took Half-Mil in Bribe…
High-Stakes Escape: Fugitive Justice Sutherland Fails to Face Music
In a shocking turn of events, fugitive Justice Sutherland managed to evade a sentencing hearing at the Court of Oyer and Terminer in Brooklyn on March 16, 1894. The convicted justice was facing trial for his alleged debauch with friends in this city, a charge that carries significant weight. Sutherland, however, failed to appear before…
Deadly Desperation: A New York Tragedy Unfolds
On Tuesday night, in the dark alleys of New York City, a heart-wrenching tragedy struck the Lanahan family. Thomas Lanahan, a struggling 28-year-old machinist, lay the blame for the deaths of his wife, Susan, and their infant child on the refusal of two physicians to attend to their medical needs. The couple, who had been…
