Tag: November 1905
President’s Surprise Pick: A New Federal Judge for Oregon
November 21, 1905, was a day of unexpected news in the nation’s capital and in Pendleton, Oregon. President Theodore Roosevelt made a shocking announcement, appointing Charles H. Wolverton, a well-respected Supreme Court justice, to be the new federal judge for the district of Oregon. The news came as a surprise to Oregonians, who had been…
Sailors’ Fury Brings St. Petersburg to the Brink of Chaos
In a shocking display of military insurrection, the usually tranquil city of St. Petersburg was plunged into chaos on Thursday, November 9, 1905, as news of a mutiny at Cronstadt spread like wildfire. The sailors from the warships stationed at the naval base had apparently grown tired of their meager rations and confinement, sparking a…
High-Stakes Swindle Rocks Washington Heights
In the swanky Washington Heights neighborhood, a brazen scheme has been uncovered, leaving residents reeling. On November 15, 1905, the Evening Star reported that a ‘Magnificent Bargain’ had been touted by MOORE HILL Inc, a real estate company with a presence at 717 14th St. The promise was too good to be true: an ‘Elegant…
Tyrants in Suits: Manning’s Prohibitionists Speak Out
In the small town of Manning, South Carolina, a group of prohibitionists has made a bold statement by deciding not to field a state ticket in the upcoming elections. This move, we believe, is a sign of wisdom and a much-needed dose of reality in a community where the cause of prohibition is gaining momentum.…
