Category: History
Baby Abandoned in Man’s Car, Taken to Hospital
In today’s news, we read that babies are being abandoned in the state of Texas at an alarming rate. The same thing happened 100 years…
John V. Weidemeier, Alleged “Professional Husband,” Accused of Marrying at Least 48 Women
John V. Weidemeier was arrested in St. Louis, 1925, and accused of marrying at least 48 women in a fraudulent scheme exposed during an annulment…
15-Month-Old Child Drowns in Washtub in Agosta
A tragic accident occurred in Agosta one afternoon in 1907 when the 15-month-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dall drowned in a washtub. Despite…
Father Arrested for Neglect After Infant Daughter Dies, Spent Child’s Funds on Alcohol
In a tragic incident in Columbus, Thomas Lee, while intoxicated, ignored the suffering of his ten-month-old daughter, Geneva Bell Lee, who died of cholera infantum…
Two Prisoners Escape County Jail in Daring Daylight Breakout
In a bold daylight escape, two prisoners broke out of the county jail one Sunday afternoon, locking a guard in a cell and climbing out…
Man Discovers Hidden Treasure in Old Books Bought at Estate Sale
Harry Woodley purchased an old bookcase filled with books at a local estate sale for less than two dollars, only to find a collection of…
1907 Report of the Wreck of Alex Nimick in Lake Superior
The wooden Great Lakes bulk freighter, Alex Nimick, met a tragic fate on September 21, 1907, when it wrecked along the southern shore of Lake…
Political Intrigue and Scandal in Nero’s Rome
The reign of Nero, from 54 to 68 AD, remains one of the most fascinating periods in Roman history, marked by egregious scandals and deep-seated…
How Spies were Caught and Mercilessly Shot During World War I
The following article about the fatal treatment of spies was published in 1915, during World War I. It takes a quick look at how spies…
Delaware Man Discovers Over $1,500 Hidden in Antique Wardrobe
David Hickman received a pleasant surprise while retrieving furniture bequeathed to him by his late uncle, William K. Scarborough. Delaware Man Finds Gold Coins When…
