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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…
Sullivan County Farmer Sues Barber for $20,000 After Unwittingly Losing His Beard
George Palmer, a farmer from Sullivan County, filed a $20,000 lawsuit in 1907 against a New York barber after his 20-year-old beard was mistakenly shaved…
10 Defining Fashion Tips from 1920s America
Fashion in the 1920s in the U.S. was characterized by significant changes as it moved away from the restrictive fashions of previous decades and embraced…
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…
New York Ladies’ Skirt Factory Owner Found Murdered at Work
A New York ladies’ skirt factory owner was found murdered at his factory in September of 1907. He was stabbed to death with a stiletto…
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…
5 Facts and Methods of Bibliomancy
Bibliomancy, also known as sortilege, involves interpreting messages from randomly selected passages in books to gain insights into the future. While it shares similarities with…
