In the scorching summer of 1907, a chaotic scene unfolded on the sun-kissed beaches of Rockport, Texas. An 8-year-old girl, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Moody of Waco, Texas, was carried away by a toy balloon tied around her waist by a well-meaning Italian vendor at Tarpon Inn, a seaside hotel. The child, lifted high into the air, hovered above the beach as a frantic crowd of bystanders watched in horror.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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