Author: StrangeAgo
Former Fireman Commits Multiple Murders in Revenge Attack
Bert S. Durham, a disgruntled ex-fireman, killed a firefighter and severely injured two others in a revenge-fueled shooting in San Diego, after which he murdered…
161 Perish in 48 Days as Heat Wave Levies Heavy Toll
A heat wave in 1916 caused the deaths of 161 people within 48 hours in the midwest. Of those 161 deaths, 44 of them were…
Young Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Judge in Love Affair Tragedy
Chester Thompson, 19, shot and killed Judge George Meade Emory in a love-fueled altercation involving Emory’s niece, Charlotte Whittlesey. The event happened during the summer…
4 Cloudbursts That Left Behind Death and Destruction
Violent storms, called cloudbursts, can cause an unbelievable amount of damage, as you can see in the following news reports from the past when people…
Military Spy Shows Spying Techniques Popular in the Early 20th Century
Below is a fascinating newspaper article published in 1915 about a military spy and his spying techniques. From pretending to be a butterfly hobbyist to…
New York Girl Steals Money to Help Poor Family
A New York City girl steals money from a shoe shop and spends it on the seven children of a poor family. Newspaper describes her…
Highwayman Captured After Robbing 70 Passengers on Yosemite Stage Road
A lone highwayman, armed and masked, held up four stages on the Yosemite stage road, robbing 70 passengers before being captured by a sheriff and…
Missouri Farmer Creates Summer Suits from Corn Husks
John Melton, a farmer from Carrollton, Mo., crafted his own summer suits using corn husks. In 1925, it was reported that: “The high cost of…
10 Murderous Acts Committed By Crazed People Over 100 Years Ago
In the past, being “crazed” was often used as an excuse for murder, implying that a person has no control over their actions. In the…
Goliad Tornado Kills 98, Injures 103 in Devastating Storm
A devastating tornado in Goliad, Texas, killed 98 people and injured 103, causing $200,000 in property damage in 1902. Goliad Death List Numbers 98 HOUSTON,…
