Tag: September 1905
Turnkey Merck Childers Arrested for Aiding Jailbreak, La Crosse WI, 1905
La Crosse, WI – In a shocking turn of events, Turnkey Merck Childers, the man tasked with keeping the city’s most notorious felons behind bars, was hauled away by authorities last Saturday night for his alleged role in facilitating the escape of two notorious gang members. Andrew Cunningham and Homer E. Trainor, members of the…
Russell Sage’s Birthday Bash, White Collar Crime, New York, 1905
It’s a curious thing, but even the most infamous moguls need a break from their shady dealings now and then. Russell Sage, the financier with a reputation for ruthlessness, celebrated his birthday in style, despite his questionable business tactics. But let’s not get too distracted by the pomp and circumstance – we have a more…
John W. Mackay, Grand Larceny, Versailles MO, 1905
In a stunning display of audacity, Mrs. John W. Mackay has amassed an astonishing collection of over 4,000 antique candlesticks, worth a staggering $20,000. But what’s behind this opulent obsession? Is it mere eccentricity, or something more sinister? The people of Versailles, Missouri, have long admired Mrs. Mackay’s refined taste, but some whisper that her…
