Tag: May 1896
Devastation in the Gateway City: 3000 Lives Lost in St. Louis Inferno
On May 28, 1896, the city of St. Louis, Missouri, was ravaged by a terrifying tornado that brought death and destruction on a grand scale. The storm, which struck at approximately 7 pm, tore through the eastern part of the city, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The winds howled at speeds of…
Major Thomas J. Barry, Overpayment of Bill, South Dakota 1993
In the small town of Kimball, South Dakota, a remarkable story of honesty and integrity has emerged. Thirty years ago, Major Thomas J. Barry of Detroit paid a bill, but instead of handing over the correct amount, he handed over $26 too much. The bill, which was of the same denomination, was mistakenly given to…
