Tag: May 1909
James Gibson, Bond Theft, New York 2022
Columbia’s financial circles were abuzz yesterday as the South Carolina Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited verdict in the infamous bond theft case. Thomas J. Gibson, a respected stock broker turned convicted felon, will serve six months in the State penitentiary for his role in receiving stolen goods – specifically, a stash of $12,500 bonds…
Murder in the Sunshine State: Justice Delayed for Davidson-Kelley Case
Gainesville, FL – May 13, 1909 – In a shocking turn of events, the Davidson-Kelley case has been postponed until June due to the absence of crucial witnesses. The trial, which had been ongoing for five minutes past 10 o’clock on a Saturday night until 11 o’clock Sunday morning, had reached a critical juncture. The…
Peter C. Halns Jr, Manslaughter in the First Degree, New York 1909
In a trial that had all the makings of a dramatic showdown, Peter C. Halns Jr. was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree on May 13, 1909, in Flushing, New York. The jury reached a verdict after a mere four hours and 45 minutes of deliberation, a relatively swift conclusion given the complexities…
North Carolina Democrats Embroiled in Corruption, Raleigh NC, 1909
As the sun sets over the Tar Heel State, a storm of corruption is brewing in the halls of power. In Raleigh, a tangled web of deceit and patronage has led to the appointment of dubious officials. The coveted position of meat inspector has become a hotly contested prize, with at least a few Democrats…
Brown’s Web of Deceit: A Tale of Kidnapping and Corruption
San Francisco, CA – May 12, 1909: In a stunning turn of events, the fate of notorious kidnapper and alleged accomplice to Los Angeles Constables Cohn and Cochrane hangs in the balance. After a grueling trial, the jury of ten men deliberated for hours, ultimately deciding to acquit Ornet Brown of the heinous crime. But…
Horace T DeLong, Prostitution Ring, Colorado 1909
Grand Junction, CO – May 10, 1909: Beneath the charming façade of Horace T. DeLong’s rooming house, a sinister scheme has been unfolding. This seemingly innocuous boarding establishment, located at 555 Main St, has been renting out rooms to unsuspecting tenants, only to reveal its true nature as a hub of illicit activity. Related Federal…
House of Deceit: A Day of Broken Promises in Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas, May 7, 1909 – In a shocking turn of events, the House of Representatives was brought to a screeching halt yesterday evening by a group of 100 businessmen sporting large red badges. The delegation, comprised of prominent figures from the Hot Springs area, descended upon the legislative chamber at the exact moment…
Humphreys, Public Corruption, Nevada 2020
Carson City, Nevada, May 7, 1909 – In a shocking move, H.J. Humphrey has landed the plum job of U.S. Marshal for Nevada, a position that has long been the subject of speculation and intrigue. Behind the simple announcement lies a complex web of graft and deceit that threatens to tarnish the reputation of Nevada’s…
