Tag: Q2 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…
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’…
