Tag: Q4 1905
E. H. Harriman, Insurance Fraud, New York, 1905
The Insurance Investigation Committee, led by Senator Armstrong, has wrapped up a pivotal week of testimony. On November 17, 1905, at the New York Insurance Investigation, the atmosphere was electric. This momentous week saw the most sessions held to date, with key witnesses from the financial and insurance sectors taking the stand. Related Federal Cases…
Californian Crewman Killed, Four Severe Scaldings, San Diego, 1905
Tragedy struck the American-Hawaiian line’s freighter California as it sailed from New York to the coast. A devastating accident occurred just a few days into the journey when a water tube in one of the ship’s boilers burst. The cataclysmic event resulted in the death of one crewman and severe scaldings to four others, who…
Sailor Fury, Rioting, Florida 2023
In a shocking display of military insurrection, the usually tranquil city of St. Petersburg was plunged into chaos on Thursday, November 9, 1905, as news of a mutiny at Cronstadt spread like wildfire. The sailors from the warships stationed at the naval base had apparently grown tired of their meager rations and confinement, sparking a…
Moore Hill Inc, Real Estate Scam, Washington 1905
In the swanky Washington Heights neighborhood, a brazen scheme has been uncovered, leaving residents reeling. On November 15, 1905, the Evening Star reported that a ‘Magnificent Bargain’ had been touted by MOORE HILL Inc, a real estate company with a presence at 717 14th St. The promise was too good to be true: an ‘Elegant…
Manning Prohibitionists, Election Boycott, South Carolina 2024
In the small town of Manning, South Carolina, a group of prohibitionists has made a bold statement by deciding not to field a state ticket in the upcoming elections. This move, we believe, is a sign of wisdom and a much-needed dose of reality in a community where the cause of prohibition is gaining momentum.…
Revolutionary Roadblock: Russia’s Commercial Heart Paralyzed by Strike
In the dead of October 1905, Moscow, the commercial heart of Russia, was cut off from the rest of the nation. A revolution was brewing, and its effects were being felt across the country. Nine railroads radiating out of Moscow were shut down, leaving the city isolated from the rest of the empire, except for…
Thomas O’Brien, Armed Robbery, New York City, 1905
In a chaotic and deadly streetcar shootout, three men clashed with pistols on an Eighth Avenue car in New York City, leaving all of them seriously injured. The harrowing incident unfolded on October 23, 1905, as Thomas O’Brien, a truckman, jumped aboard the car at 31st Street, ordering the conductor to drive at full speed…
Six Men Drown in Delaware River, Barge Collision, Beverly NJ, 1905
In a tragic incident that shook the Delaware River community, a collision between a launch and a barge on Sunday night resulted in the drowning of six men. The fateful encounter took place off Beverly, New Jersey, as a launch carrying nine men from Philadelphia navigated the treacherous waters. The little boat, hired by a…
Pearl Plunder: Indiana River Yields Valuable Gems as Thieves Strike
October 25, 1905 – A wave of thievery has swept through the Kankakee river in Indiana, leaving a trail of stolen pearls in its wake. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with scores of people descending upon the river in search of the precious gems. Eyewitnesses claim that quantities of valuable pearls…
Crime in Swampoodle: Old Meets New, Washington D.C. 2024
The streets of Washington D.C.’s Second Precinct, bounded by 1st Street Northeast and Q Street Northwest, tell a tale of contrasts. This 1-mile stretch from east to west is a microcosm of the city’s diverse classes. A stroll through the precinct reveals the vibrant commercial centers, the humble abodes of the working class, and the…
