Tag: March 1907
Springer’s Sinister Season: A Lively Start to Spring
As the first day of spring dawned on the dusty town of Springer, New Mexico, a sense of restlessness settled over its residents. Thursday, March 28, 1907, marked the beginning of a new season, but it also brought with it a lingering air of discontent. The usually stoic Springer Stockman’s wife, March, seemed ‘angry’ and…
Bribery, Bankruptcy, and Burning Villages: Corruption and Chaos in 1907
It’s been a dark week for justice in Indiana, with the railroad and industrial securities taking a devastating hit. The value of these securities has plummeted by many millions since the first of March, leaving investors reeling. But this isn’t the only story of financial ruin. In the town of BOMOJM near Milan, Italy, a…
Joseph Kibbey Embroiled in Public Corruption Scandal, Phoenix AZ, 1907
Flagstaff, Arizona – In a shocking move, Governor Joseph Kibbey has been caught in a web of public corruption, as evidenced by his veto of the Cameron Trail bill. The bill, which aimed to establish a toll road within the Grand Canyon forest reserve, was met with a swift rebuke from the Governor’s office. Related…
Walla Wallas Equine Elite Owner, Price Concealment, Washington 2023
In March 1907, the horse market in Walla Walla, Washington, was abuzz with reports of high prices and scarce supply. But was it a genuine shortage or a clever ploy to inflate profits? Bryan, manager of the MI aid stables, claimed that horses were plentiful, and buyers willing to pay top dollar could get their…
Harry Thaw, Murder of Stanford White, New York 1907
NEW YORK, March 7, 1907 – The trial of Harry Thaw, accused of murdering infamous architect Stanford White, has taken a devastating turn for Harry’s mother, Mrs. William Thaw. Witnesses have testified that Harry was insane when he shot White, but now Mrs. Thaw is facing her own emotional breakdown. The court was shocked when…
