Tag: Q3 1907
Edward English, Public Indecency, Washington D.C., 1907
On a sweltering summer evening in Washington D.C., the usually tranquil streets of the nation’s capital were turned upside down by the antics of Edward English, the son of prominent Atlanta citizen Captain James English. Last night, Edward’s brazen behavior left the police scrambling to keep up with his wild chase through the city. Related…
L.B. Langan Arrested for Vandalism, St. Louis MO, 1907
On August 3, 1907, the streets of St. Louis were abuzz with news of a brazen crime: L.B. Langan, a storage company owner, had vandalized his own business. Langan’s company, L.B. Langan Co. Storage, was located on Main Street, and the culprit, allegedly Langan himself, had trashed the premises, causing significant damage. The motive behind…
John Haywood, Perjury, California 2022
On July 28, 1907, at the Boise trial, a historic verdict shook the nation. After an all-night session, the jury in the Haywood case finally reached a decision: Not guilty. The news sent shockwaves through the community, with socialists erupting in jubilation. The first ballot, taken at noon on Saturday, was a closely contested 8-4…
Toy Terror on the Texas Coast: A Desperate Father’s Shot Saves the Day
In the scorching summer of 1907, a chaotic scene unfolded on the sun-kissed beaches of Rockport, Texas. An 8-year-old girl, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Moody of Waco, Texas, was carried away by a toy balloon tied around her waist by a well-meaning Italian vendor at Tarpon Inn, a seaside hotel. The child,…
William D. Haywood Acquitted of Murder, Boise ID, 1907
BOISE, IDAHO – In a stunning verdict, William D. Haywood walked out of jail as a free man, acquitted of the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg. The Western Federation of Miners leader had been behind bars since the November 30, 1905, assassination of Steunenberg, which sent shockwaves through the nation. After a grueling 21-hour…
C N OORN0LI, Endorsement Deception, Iowa 1906
July 31, 1907 – In a shocking turn of events, a mysterious endorsement has been uncovered in the streets of Marshalltown, Iowa, revealing a scheme that has left many residents reeling. A letter, dated September 12, 1906, from C. N. OORN0LI, a local resident, has been circulating, promoting a dubious remedy known as ‘Kodol. Related…
No Crimes Reported, Burlington VT, 1907
On a sweltering summer day in Burlington, Vermont, residents were shocked to discover a fire ravaging the awning of a window above the Boston store. The flames seemed to be fueled by a blaze under the massive sign over the southern entrance. The store’s fire brigade sprang into action, battling the inferno that threatened to…
William Haywood, Murder in the First Degree, Idaho 1907
In the sweltering heat of Boise, Idaho, on July 27, 1907, Judge Fremont Wood delivered a crucial charge to the jury tasked with deciding the fate of William Haywood, secretary-treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners. The charge was a complex one, with the jury presented with 11 possible verdicts, including murder in the first…
State Officials Brawl Over Railroad Laws, Raleigh NC, 1907
Washington D.C. – In a heated showdown, state officials clashed with railroad attorneys in Raleigh, North Carolina, over the contentious issue of enforcing newly passed railroad laws. According to sources, State Executive officials were adamant about implementing the laws, while attorneys for the railroads vehemently opposed any arrangement until the courts had a chance to…
George Curry’s Reluctant Return, Public Corruption, Santa Fe NM, 1907
It’s a tale of power, politics, and a reluctant return to the high desert. Captain George Curry, the Governor of New Mexico, has been spending his days in El Paso, resting from the long and arduous journey that brought him to this point. But his respite won’t last long, as he prepares to take the…
