Tag: Q4 1899
Bloodshed in South Africa: Buller’s Brigade Slaughtered
December 22, 1899, marked another dark day in the ongoing conflict in South Africa. The latest casualty reports from General Sir Redvers Buller’s forces paint a grim picture. According to his official list, a staggering 146 British soldiers were cut down in the Tugela River battle, with a further 756 wounded. The numbers are a…
Blood and Bullets in the Nation’s Capital
December 20, 1899, Washington, D.C. – The streets of the nation’s capital run red with the blood of the innocent, as the District Jail holds 14 accused prisoners, each with a tale of murder and mayhem. Of the 14, three are women, a stark reminder that violence knows no sex. The crimes that have filled…
Bohemian’s Desperate End: Marsland Man Takes Own Life in Grisly Razor Attack
In a shocking turn of events, 30-year-old Frank Kaura, a Bohemian from Marsland, Nebraska, took his own life in a gruesome act of self-destruction. On Sunday, Kaura made a desperate attempt to end his life by cutting his throat with a razor. The tragic event sent shockwaves throughout the community, leaving friends and family reeling…
Parisian Princesses in Purloin: A Year of Thievery in the City of Love
In the city of love and lights, Paris, a shocking number of thieves, both professional and amateur, have been apprehended over the past 12 months. A staggering 4000 individuals, including a countess, a duchess, and the daughter of a reigning prince, have been taken into custody for their crimes. It’s a sobering reminder that even…
Roosevelt’s Maryland Misstep: A Gaffe that Exposes Republican Rifts
On October 25, 1899, New York Governor Theodore Roosevelt embarked on a tour of Maryland, swinging around the circle in an attempt to rally support for the Republican cause. However, his speech was marred by a series of critical remarks aimed at the enemies of President William McKinley’s Philippine policy. Criticisms of McKinley’s handling of…
Cheating the Government: Ex-Captain Carter Faces Sentencing
In a dramatic turn of events, former military engineer Ex-Captain Oberlin M. Carter arrived at the Barge Office on the Government tug General Hancock yesterday morning, escorted by Captain Benjamin Roberts, post commandant of Governor’s Island, and a sergeant and two soldiers. Carter, accused of cheating the government in harbor constructions, had been sentenced to…
