Tag: New Jersey
New Jersey Factory Blast Hurled Chemist 50 Feet Across Street “Like a Comet”
A chemical factory explosion in West Hoboken, New Jersey, turned a city street into chaos in March 1922. When tanks of ether suddenly exploded inside…
Man Found Unconscious in New Jersey Home With Chilling Message on Mirror
When 60-year-old William Henderson was found unconscious inside his Long Branch, New Jersey, home in March 1922, police initially believed he had suffered a stroke….
Fishing Boat Ran Wild After Lightning Knocked the Crew Unconscious
A fishing trip on the Delaware River turned deadly when a thunderstorm swept over three men laying nets off the New Jersey shore. A bolt…
Boy Critically Injured After Striking Dynamite With a Hatchet
Six-year-old Johnny Warvaiski went looking for something to chop with his small hatchet. He found what appeared to be an ordinary object and struck it…
Widow Shot at Boarder After Alleged Hammer Attack
When Mary Neils appeared in a Newark courtroom, her face was battered and bruised, and the two young children in her care stood beside her….
Woman Scammed by “Doctor” Who Vanished With Her Money
Nellie Cameron arrived in Newark prepared to marry a man she had known for only a few days. The supposed doctor had taken charge of…
Newark Police Cracked Down on Easter Candy Games That Targeted Children
In 1908, Newark police launched a crackdown on a form of gambling aimed at children: penny candy games promising oversized chocolate Easter eggs as prizes….
Strange Lightning Strike Melts Iron Shoes Off Team of Mules
A strange lightning strike in Singac, New Jersey, left residents baffled in June 1910 because it happened while the sun was still shining. There was…
Jersey City Theft Stop Uncovers Shocking Bigamy Case
A petty robbery investigation in Jersey City took an unexpected turn in August 1898 when police stopped a suspicious man carrying a bundle and uncovered…
Father and Daughter Drowned After Tide Trapped Them on Manasquan Beach Sand Bar
A summer outing at Manasquan Beach turned tragic when the tide cut off three bathers on a sand bar.Frank Brown, a clerk at the Chemical…
