Tag: Q2 1876
Bitter Billing Brawl: Noonan vs. the City’s Comptroller
In the depths of a sweltering New York summer, a contentious trial came to a head as Michael Noonan, a contractor, took the city to task over a disputed payment of $2,277.98. The battle had been brewing since November 1870, when Noonan signed a contract with the city to build a sewer and culvert through…
Mysterious figure struck down: Officer Victor’s baffling encounter on the railroad tracks
On the sweltering evening of June 1st, 1876, a bizarre scene unfolded on the corner of Bienville and Villere streets in New Orleans. A man stood stiff as a liberty pole, his senses seemingly dulled, leaving a crowd of onlookers in awe. The unfortunate individual, whose identity remains unknown, was discovered by Officer Victor, who…
Bootlegging Blues: A Tale of Whiskey, Taxes, and Corruption
May 14, 1876, marked a pivotal day in the ongoing saga of corruption and bootlegging in Chicago. A key player in this drama was Theodore Bdirick, who took the stand at the local court. Bdirick, a man with a long history in the city, claimed to have lived in Chicago since 1851. His tenure in…
Washington’s Hidden Millions: The Geneva Award Scandal
April 11, 1876, London – In a shocking revelation, the British government has been left with a hefty surplus from the Geneva award, a 1870 settlement between Britain and the United States. The Arbitration Commission, established to oversee the payment, has been quietly sitting at Washington, waiting to decide the fate of the surplus. But…
Maguire’s Whiskey Scheme Sours: Collector Faces Music in St. Louis Court
April 9th, 1876, marked a day of reckoning for Collector Conor Maguire as he stood before the United States Court in St. Louis, facing the consequences of his shady whiskey dealings. The courtroom was abuzz with anticipation, the air thick with the weight of justice as Judges Dillon and Treat took their seats on the…
