Author: StrangeAgo
The Origin of Porter-House Steaks
Porter-house steak is a term most steak lovers are familiar with, but few may know about its distinctly American origins. The story goes back to…
Collision Between Wagon and Electric Car Near Watts Kills Five, Injures Six
Tragedy near Watts: A wagon carrying eight children collided with an electric car, leaving four dead and six injured. Five Killed When Car Hits Wagon…
Son Embarks on Quest to Find Lost Treasure in Arizona
Following clues left by his late father, A.W. Preston arrived in Prescott in 1915 to search for a legendary treasure buried in Arizona’s rugged terrain….
Two Young Women Arraigned for Attempted Theft at Downtown Department Store
Pearl Harris and Margaret Wilbur appeared in police court after being arrested for attempting to steal two silk waists from a downtown department store in…
Seattle Police Arrest “Barefoot Burglar” Linked to Multiple Thefts and San Quentin Escape
In 1916, Seattle police arrested Carl Peterson, 27, known as the “barefoot burglar,” who allegedly confessed to a series of burglaries and claimed he had…
Arkansas Sheriff Searched for Mysterious Man Disguised in Woman’s Clothing
A man wearing makeup and a dress rode into Sheridan, Arkansas, back in 1909 and caused quite the stir. The town had no idea what…
Nine-Year-Old Girl Killed in Street After Fleeing Mysterious Man in Bridgeport
Nine-year-old Annie Stanakia was struck and killed by a car after allegedly fleeing from a man who had been chasing young girls near Fairfield Avenue,…
Bridgeport Boy Suffers Severe Burns After Phosphorus Ignites Inside Coat
A 14-year-old Bridgeport boy sustained severe burns when a piece of phosphorus he carried from school ignited inside his coat on his way home, sending…
Denison Man Downs a German Submarine
Months before the end of World War I, a Denison, Iowa man, chief gunner on the steamer Tidewater, reportedly took part in shooting down a…
Maine Man Attempts Primitive Lifestyle in Woods, Nearly Dies
Without any preparations, a Maine artist stepped into the woods of Maine, determined that he could live like a primitive man for two months and…
