Tag: Q2 1899
Blood on the Tracks: Rebel Ambush Foiled in Manila
In a brazen attack, thousands of Filipino rebels descended upon General MacArthur’s lines in San Fernando, Manila, on June 17, 1899. The rebels, estimated to be around 5,000 strong, had been planning their assault for some time, cutting the railroad and telegraph lines at Apalit, seven miles south of the city, to sever communication. Related…
Counterfeiter Caught in the Twin Cities: A Trail of Deceit Unraveled
In a daring sting operation, United States Marshal Wm. Grimshaw and Deputy S.J. Pieha apprehended notorious counterfeiter Albert L. Morey in Minneapolis on a charge of counterfeiting. The arrest came more than three years after Morey’s conviction in March 1896 for the same offense, for which he received a two-year sentence at the Stillwater prison.…
Counterfeit Kingpin Caught in Darkley’s Web
Wilmington, N.C. – In a shocking turn of events, Theodore Darkley, the young Greek accused of counterfeiting, was rearrested and thrown back behind bars by United States Commissioner S.P. Collier on June 19, 1899. This dramatic development came just a day after Darkley’s initial arrest, which was sparked by a tip from government detective Mr.…
Unknown Boy, Abduction, Texas 2024
It’s been weeks since 12-year-old boy’s disappearance sent shockwaves through the small Texas town of El Paso. The family’s battered buggy, still parked near the campsite where the boy was last seen, holds the only clue to his whereabouts. But despite a thorough search, detectives have found nothing but circumstantial evidence pointing to foul play.…
Brooklyn’s Pitchers Left Hanging: Irwin’s Men Struggle Against the Best
In a dismal showing, Irwin’s men took to the field against the formidable Brooklyn pitchers, but their efforts fell short. Despite the addition of Bonner to the team, the squad failed to hit their mark, succumbing to the Brooklyn team’s skillful throws. The game, played in Washington D.C. on May 11, 1899, left a trail…
Blood on the Diamond: Pitcher’s Fatal Fluke
It was a tragic day at Mont Clair, New Jersey, where a freak accident on the baseball diamond claimed the life of 19-year-old pitcher Harry Cavanaugh. On Monday, May 8, 1899, a pitched ball flew straight and true, striking Cavanaugh over the heart and ending his life instantly. The game, which had been a thrilling…
Insurrection’s Last Gasps: Aguinaldo’s Surrender Signals End of Filipino Uprising
In a stunning admission, Colonel Manuel Argüelles, chief of staff to General Antonio Luna, revealed that the Filipino insurgents are on the brink of collapse. Speaking from Manila, Argüelles stated that the rebels are ‘undeniably whipped,’ with Emilio Aguinaldo, their leader, discouraged and seeking a way out of the conflict. The rebels’ sole desire is…
Robert Grant, Vandalism, Pennsylvania 2023
April 27, 1899, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marked a day of mixed emotions as the equestrian statue of Gen. U.S. Grant was unveiled in Fairmount Park. While the ceremony itself was a grand affair, attended by President McKinley and a distinguished party from Washington, including General Grant’s granddaughter, Miss Rosemary Grant, a sinister act unfolded in…
Emily Wilson, Arson, Kansas 2022
In a shocking verdict, Charles E. Young was found guilty of arson in the criminal court of Kansas City on April 21, 1899. The crime took place at 3103 Cherry Street, where Young had set fire to his family’s flat in a desperate attempt to collect $400 in insurance money. The jury deliberated for a…
Crime in the Desert: El Paso’s Wanted List
On a sweltering April 11th, 1899, in the dusty town of El Paso, Texas, the local sheriff’s office issued a public call for assistance in tracking down a mysterious ‘energizer nurse girl’ wanted for unknown reasons. The cryptic listing, found in the El Paso Daily Herald’s classified ads section, raised more questions than answers. Who…
