Tag: Q2 1875
Lightning Strike of Death: Tragedy Strikes Family in Ohio
In a shocking display of Mother Nature’s fury, a child was killed and two daughters severely burned by lightning during a storm in Milford, Ohio on Thursday morning, June 17, 1875. The terrifying incident left the community reeling, and the family mourning the loss of their young loved one. T.B. Elston’s child was the tragic…
Tornado Terrorizes Quincy: A Descent into Chaos
On Monday night, the small town of Quincy was ravaged by a violent tornado that swept through, leaving destruction in its wake. The storm tore through the area, uprooting buildings and trees, and reducing homes to splintered rubble. The residents of Quincy were left to pick up the pieces, their lives forever changed by the…
Counterfeit Cash and Crooked Lawyers: Tammany Society Tainted by Corruption
In a shocking turn of events, the United States Circuit Court in New York saw a flurry of activity on June 17th, 1875. The American Brig Mary Chilton was at the center of a contentious case, but it was the alleged crimes of William Man and Vincent Palmero that stole the spotlight. Man, a defendant…
Miracle of Martyrdom: A Shocking Case of Perjury
On a recent day in court, a remarkable scene unfolded, one that left onlookers stunned and wondering. A man was accused of lying under oath, a charge that, to many, seemed like a miracle in itself. The courtroom was abuzz with the notion that such a feat was possible, and yet, all agreed that, for…
Tammany Parish Corruption: A Web of Deceit in 19th Century New Orleans
The streets of New Orleans were abuzz with whispers of corruption in 1875, as the Parish of St. Tammany was embroiled in a scandal that would shake the very foundations of the community. On April 4, 1875, the New Orleans Republican reported that a suspicious nomination had been made for the position of Clerk of…
