Tag: April 1896
Fashion Fiasco: How Bradford’s Wool Industry Was Wrecked by the Capricious Hand of Fashion
In the late 19th century, the Bradford district in England was on a roll. After a long string of lean years, the area was blessed with a fat year in 1880. What were once obscure villages swarming with industrial workers were now populous towns. The main manufacturing industry of the district was the production of…
Death at the Kamona: Mysterious Demise of a Horseman
In a shocking turn of events, renowned Chicago horseman F A Dwyer was found deceased at the Kamona hotel in Los Angeles on April 15, 1896. The circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery, leaving locals and visitors alike to ponder the events leading up to this tragic event. Related Federal Cases ‘King ov Wrath’…
