Tag: Q2 1901
Banker’s Brief Romance Ends in High Seas Hijinks
The marriage of Edgar Russell Thomas, a one-day president of the Seventh National Bank, and Linda Lee of Louisville, Kentucky, to Mrs. W.B. Tickle’s home, was the talk of New York society. But little did they know, Thomas was hiding a dark secret. In February, Taylor Bent had turned over valuable information to Funston, making…
Mob Mayhem Erupts in London: Pro-Boer Meeting Turns Violent
In the sweltering heat of a London evening, thousands of people gathered outside Queens Hall, eager to catch a glimpse of the pro-Boer meeting. But the atmosphere was tense, as the crowd had been collecting two hours before the advertised time. When the doors finally opened, the pressure became too great, and many people fainted.…
Coal Mine Cave-In, Port Royal PA, 1901
In a heart-wrenching tragedy, over 30 men were trapped in a burning mine in Port Royal, Pennsylvania on June 11, 1901. The Pittsburg Coal and Coke company’s shaft No. 2 had been on fire for seven years, but it was only in recent days that a massive explosion occurred, entombing the miners. The rescue party,…
Heart of Corruption: Alabama’s Governor Falls Ill
June 7, 1901, marked a dire day for the state of Alabama as Governor William J. Samford lay critically ill in Tuscaloosa. The Chief Executive’s condition was grave, his heart enlarged and his vital signs weak. A special train had been secured to transport him to his home, but Samford’s fragile state meant the journey…
Election Rigging Scandal Rocks Montgomery County
In a shocking revelation, a thorough examination of Montgomery County’s election registration process has uncovered a web of deceit and corruption. According to Article 4 of the county’s election laws, registrars are appointed to maintain a list of eligible voters in each precinct ward. However, it appears that the County Board of Election Registrars has…
Paul Arrested for Moonshine Whisky Sales, Chickasha OK, 1901
In a shocking expose of the darker side of life in the American West, our investigation has uncovered a tangled web of crime and corruption that stretches from the dusty streets of Chickasha, Oklahoma, to the lawless expanses of southern Arizona. Related Federal Cases Carlos Daniel Chavez-Lozano, Methamphetamine Trafficking, AZ 2017 · Oklahoma April Villagomez,…
General Leon Wood Embroiled in Election Scandal, Washington DC, 1901
In a shocking turn of events, General Leon Wood, the Governor General of Cuba, has been at the center of a brewing election scandal. Wood’s hasty visit to the United States, which began on April 20, 1901, has raised eyebrows in Washington D.C. as he attempts to introduce the five members of the special commission…
Luis Tiant Arrested for Steamship Sabotage, New York, 1901
In a shocking turn of events, authorities have apprehended Luis Tiant, a steamship worker, for allegedly sabotaging the SS Amablp from the New York docks. The incident occurred on Sunday, April 14th, 1901, when the steamship, bound for Cuba, suffered a catastrophic failure of its propulsion system. Miraculously, all passengers and crew were evacuated to…
Railroad Baron’s Mysterious Demise: Was it Heart Disease or Something More Sinister?
On a fateful Sunday, Daniel T. Newcomb, a 30-year veteran of the Richmond and Danville Railroad, was stricken down with a severe case of congestion of the lungs. The 75-year-old Newcomb, a native of Charlotte County, was recuperating at his home on the outskirts of Manchester when his condition rapidly deteriorated. Just three days prior,…
Daniel T. Newcomb’s Sudden Demise, Manchester VA, 1901
In a shocking turn of events, Daniel T. Newcomb, a 60-year-old former foreman of the Richmond and Danville railroad, met his untimely demise at his home in Manchester, Virginia yesterday afternoon. The cause of death, revealed by the attending physician, was a sudden attack of heart disease, which caught everyone off guard. Related Federal Cases…
