Tag: Q2 1904
Albert Winter, Murder, North Dakota 1904
In the quiet town of Laugdon, North Dakota, a sense of unease settled over the residents on this fateful morning, June 30, 1904. It began with a gruesome discovery in front of the Albert Winter block on Third Street. A pair of old, mounted spectacles lay abandoned, as if cast aside in haste. The question…
Pierpont Morgan Jones, Dishonesty, New York, 1904
In a shocking tale of deceit and misdirection, a Chinese butler has outsmarted his wealthy employer in a clever ruse. Pierpont Morgan Jones, a prominent banker, hired a Chinese butler named Tot Lee Chwang Toy, who promptly took the opportunity to expose his employer’s ignorance. When Jones asked the butler to reveal his full name,…
State Bank Heist, Bank Robbery, Iowa 1904
June 2, 1904, will be a day that won’t soon be forgotten in the small town of Leon, Iowa. The State Bank trial, which has captivated the community for weeks, finally reached its climax as the jury delivered their verdict. But the excitement was short-lived, as the jurors were seen donning their hats and coats,…
Joseph Fjelstad Acquitted of Murder, Coalville UT, 1904
Coalville, UT – May 27, 1904 – In a shocking verdict, Joseph Fjelstad was acquitted of the murder of H. Itoipey at the Utah State Supreme Court. The acquittal sent shockwaves through the small mining town, where tensions had been running high since the discovery of Itoipey’s body. Fjelstad’s lawyer argued that his client was…
R.B. Higbee, Bicycle Tag Scam, Minnesota 2024
In the shadowy underworld of St. Paul, a tale of bicycle tags and deceit has unfolded. Last week, County Treasurer’s office sold over 150 bicycle tags at an exorbitant price of $1 each, leaving many to wonder if the money was lining someone’s pockets. The Commercial Club’s newest members, including R.B. Higbee, John C. Story,…
