Category: U.S. Historical News
Bones Of Giant Found In Nevada In 1904
File this one under inconvenient archaeology. The bones of a “giant” were dug up in Nevada, 1904. This wasn’t the only place or time that…
18 Sudden Deaths Reported In One Night
The 18 “sudden” deaths reported in this article were not all that sudden or even uncommon, but for 1922, it was a frightening event in…
3 Horrific Reports of Hydrophobia in the 1800s
Hydrophobia, more commonly known as rabies, was a very real and very serious problem in the early United States. While it was commonly spread from…
House of Astor After the Sinking of the Titanic
After the sinking of the Titanic and the loss of so many wealthy people, the rumor mills began to churn like mad. People speculated about…
Burglar’s Slide for Life
This one seems to come right out of a spy movie. The woman burglar and her male accomplice used a “slide for life” made from…
Women Executioners
Women executioners are a rare breed, but here is an article from 1899 listing two women who become public executioners. Women Executioners Belgium Had One…
Brother and Sister Unknowingly Married – A Case of Incest
When you hear of a case of incest, you may wonder what on earth could have compelled the couple to go taboo. Unfortunately, there have…
1922 Reason Why Women Talk More Than Men
As soon as I read the title of this article from a 1922 newspaper, I knew I would be in for a fun ride. Yes,…
Bear Cat Dance is Disgusting
Is the bear cat dance disgusting? One judge thought so back in 1912. Of course, older generations never quite seem to get the dances preferred…
Bank Burglar Escapes From West Side Jail
I love reading about old jail and prison escapes. From 1921: Bank Burglar Escapes From West Side Jail Bitzberger Leaps to Safety After Bar Is…
