Tag: Q4 1914
James Johnson, Hunting Accident, South Carolina 2022
December 31, 1914 – A devastating hunting accident has left a 16-year-old boy from Allendale, South Carolina, with a life-altering injury. E. V. Brunson’s son was out hunting with his younger brother, J. H. Marion, when the teenager’s shotgun went off unexpectedly, tearing apart his right arm. The horrific incident has sent shockwaves through the…
Deputy’s Deadly Discharge: Quinley’s Close Call in Prichard, Alabama
In a shocking turn of events, the British steamer St. Linian was released from custody in Mobile, Alabama, after plaintiff R.G. Beil failed to file the necessary bond in his lawsuit against the vessel’s owners, A. Mackay and Co. The time limit for the bond’s execution had expired on Christmas Eve, marking the end of…
No Major Crimes Reported, New York, 1914
In the bustling streets of New York, a peculiar scene unfolded on December 26, 1914. The city’s stock market was abuzz with activity as investors anxiously awaited the outcome of the day’s trading. While some may view the stock market as a distant and impersonal entity, the repercussions of its fluctuations can be felt by…
W.C. Magistrate, Arson, South Carolina 1914
In the rural town of Fairplay, Oconee County, South Carolina, a tense standoff between two groups of men ended in bloodshed on Monday night, December 21, 1914. The clash was sparked by a reported barn burning near Knoxs Bridge on Saturday afternoon, with suspicions pointing to a local black man. According to sources, Magistrate W.C.…
No Incidents Reported, Richmond Police Department, Virginia 2023
It was supposed to be a night of joy and celebration in Richmond, Virginia, on Christmas Eve, 1914. The community had gathered in the old Ford lot opposite the city building to light the giant cedar tree, a symbol of the spirit of the season. But in a city known for its grit and determination,…
Julius Larson’s Request for Pauper Aid Rejected, New Ulm MN, 1914
In a contentious special meeting of the Brown County Board of Commissioners, Julius Larson’s plea for financial aid to support L Solgard, a local pauper, was met with resistance. Despite Larson’s impassioned appeal, the Board deemed Solgard fit to be sent to the Poor Home, citing no compelling reason to justify financial assistance. This decision…
Hope Fades in the Shadows: A Glimpse of Desperation in Manhattan’s Streets
Deep in the heart of Manhattan’s Washington Market, a sense of desperation hung in the air like a specter. It had been 18 long days since the brutal murder of Barnet Raff, a wealthy poultryman, sent shockwaves through the community. Inspector Kaurot of the Tral Office Detective Bureau remained tight-lipped about the investigation, but the…
Treadwell Johnson, Disorderly Conduct, Alaska 2022
In a shocking display of athletic prowess, the Treadwell team annihilated the Juneau football squad in a 71-0 thrashing on November 27, 1914. The Treadwell machine, as described by Coach Tom MacDoald, proved to be an unstoppable force, grinding down Juneau’s defense with ease and dominating the field with its speed and strength. Wolf Coblentz,…
South Carolina Clemency Board, Clemency, South Carolina, 1914
In a shocking display of mercy, South Carolina Governor Blesser has granted pardons, paroles, or commutations to 701 prisoners serving sentences in the state’s penitentiary or county convict squads. The move is a testament to the governor’s commitment to rehabilitation and reform, particularly in the face of a dwindling prisoner population. By the end of…
James Harding, Sunday Saloon Scheme, Ohio 2022
It’s a tale of corruption and deceit that would make even the most seasoned politician blush. In the heart of Cincinnati, a city notorious for its ties to the infamous Boss George H. Cox, a scandalous scheme was hatched to keep the city’s saloons open on Sundays. And at the center of it all was…
