ADDITIONAL HISTORY: Headlines You Probably Missed

On June 15, 1904, a fun excursion down the East River in New York soon turned into a tragedy when the General Slocum, a huge steamship, caught on fire. It was devastating and had long-lasting consequences. Do you know the story, or is this your first time hearing it? _____ SOURCES “1,000 Lives May Be Lost in Burning of the Excursion Boat Gen. Slocum.” The New York Times (New York City, New York) ,...

On March 25, 1911, tragedy struck New York City. The fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory that day was devastating, but it helped to bring about important changes in the workforce. What else was being reported in newspapers that day? (See Additional History: Headlines You Probably Missed Facebook group for a list of all the sources used in this episode.)

On July 2, 1881, President James Garfield was shot, making him the second U. S. President to be assassinated while in office. The nation was shocked that something like that could happen so soon after President Lincoln was killed. What else was sharing headlines with the shocking news? ______ SOURCES “Advertisement: W.C. Coup's Biggest Show In The World (Pg. 2).” Omaha Evening Telegram (Omaha, Neb...

While World War II was being fought on multiple fronts, panic was filling one U. S. town. Someone was gassing the residents of Mattoon, Illinois. Were the incidents reported real, or was it just a matter of mass hysteria? _____ SOURCES “All Quiet on Mattoon's ‘Gas Front.’” The Daily Journal-Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois) , September 14, 1944. www.newspapers.com. “Anesthesia and Anathema.” The Daily J...

For more than sixty years, Ellis Island served as an immigrant processing center, but eventually the process was changed, and the island was closed. It was the end of an important era in U. S. history. What else was being reported in newspapers on that famous day? _____ SOURCES “Allen High School Is Ripped By Violent Gas Explosion Monday.” The Ada Weekly News (Ada, Oklahoma) , November 11, 1954. w...

On October 18, 1931, Al Capone, infamous Chicago crime boss, was finally convicted of a crime and sent to prison. What else happened on such a unique and famous day? _____ SOURCES (See a full list of the sources used in this episode in the Facebook group.)

Agatha Christie is considered by many to be the greatest mystery writer of all time, so when she disappeared in 1926, everyone scrambled to find the clues and answers to what happened to her. _____ SOURCES “Aeroplane Joins In Hunt.” Evening Despatch (Birmingham, England) , December 7, 1926. www.newspapers.com. “Agatha Christie.” Biography.com. A&E Networks Television, April 23, 2021. https://w...

Unrest caused by the Vietnam War had been brewing for years. In 1970, that unrest only grew, especially on college campuses like Kent State. Join me for a look into the Kent State Massacre and other stories making headlines on the same day in history. _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: Reifers Carpet (Pg. 15).” Journal and Courier (Lafayette, Indiana) , May 4, 1970. www.newspapers.com. “ALM Flight 980....

Multiple cities claim to be the home of the first movie theater, but this one had the earliest opening date--July 26, 1896--so it's probably the most accurate. Where was it and what else was happening around the globe on such an important day? _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: Keppler Jewelry Co. (Pg. 4).” The Anaconda Standard (Anaconda, Montana) , July 26, 1896. www.newspapers.com. “America's First...

In this mini episode, I'll tell you about one of the strangest missing person cases of all times--the disappearance of little Walter Collins. What was truth and what was fiction? _____ SOURCES Associated Press. “Collins Boy Found After Long Search.” The Pasadena Post (Pasadena, California) , August 4, 1928. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Northcott Is Being Sent to L.A.” Daily Palo Alto Tim...

On March 13, 1928, the St. Francis Dam collapsed, releasing billions of gallons of water. What else was making headlines on that tragic day? SOURCES “Advertisement: Piggly Wiggly.” The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Washington) , March 13, 1928. www.newspapers.com. “Alice Corbett Case Mystery Two Years.” The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) , January 16, 1928. www.newspapers.com. Associated Pr...

On October 22, 1962, the nation was in a crisis. The Cubans had Soviet weapons...and they were aimed at the United States. What else was being reported during that time of panic? _____ SOURCES “$30,000 Stolen at Kramers.” Courier-Post (Camden, New Jersey) , October 19, 1962. www.newspapers.com. “Advertisement: Penney's (Page 7).” The Bastrop Daily Enterprise (Bastrop, Louisiana) , October 22, 1962...

On December 25, 1914, a Christmas miracle happened on the front lines during World War I. That day, the British and Belgium soldiers met in the middle of the battlefield with the Germans and shared an evening of celebration. What led to the sudden festivities and how did it change the course of the war? _____ SOURCES “Christmas Truce.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. Accesse...

On May 7, 1915, something happened off the coast of Ireland that would change the course of history in the United States. That day, a German U-boat sunk the Lusitania, a passenger ship, bringing the USA one step closer to entering World War I. It was an important moment in history, but what else was being reported on the same day? _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: Grape-Nuts (Page 3).” The Potter Revi...

On July 2, 1937, Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan disappeared while on an around-the-world flight. The world mourned. What else was being reported on such a historically significant day? _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: Leaves Tomorrow! Excursion By Air! (Page 2).” Honolulu Star-Bulletin (Honolulu, Hawaii) , July 2, 1937. www.newspapers.com. “Amelia Earhart Disappears.” History.com. A&amp...

On August 31, 1992, a long standoff between hundreds of federal agents and the Randy Weaver family finally ended at Ruby Ridge in northern Idaho. What led to the standoff, who was at fault, and how did it finally end? _____ SOURCES Associated Press. “Daughters Mourn, Cope With Deaths.” The Times-News (Twin Falls, Idaho) , September 1, 1992. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “Federal Agents Dis...

May 8, 1886, was the date something extremely iconic debuted. Was Coca Cola an instant hit, or did it take a while for the famous soda to get a following? And, what else was happening around the globe the same day the first glass of Coke was dispensed at the soda fountain? _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: Venable's Soda Fountain (Page 11).” The Atlanta Constitution (Atlanta, Georgia) , June 6, 1886....

Usually episodes from the 1940s are about World War II, but on June 4, 1943, something else was unfolding in California--the Zoot Suit Riots. Don't know what a zoot suit is? Never heard of those riots? Listen to learn all about them and other events being printed in newspapers on the exact same day. _____ SOURCES Adam Hill Last Modified Date: October 28. “What Is a Silver Penny?” Smart Capital Min...

Typically these mini episodes are about little known moments in history. Today, I decided to share a big moment. In 1910, a murder case involving Dr. Hawley Crippen gripped the world and was one of the most exciting trials of the 20th century. The shocking twists would come 100 years later. _____ SOURCES “Crippen in the Box.” Evening Standard and St. James's Gazette , October 20, 1910. www.newspap...

On September 25, 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court. What else was being reported in newspapers on that historic day? _____ SOURCES “Advertisement: American Waterbed World, Inc. (Page 11-A).” The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Florida) , September 25, 1981. www.newspapers.com. Associated Press. “O'Connor Gets Her Day As First Woman Justice.” The Lim...

We've talked about many wars and conflicts on this podcast, but there's one we haven't covered yet--the Korean War. It's often called the forgotten war, but  today we want to remember it and the other things being reported in newspapers the day it began. _____ SOURCES “Advertisment: Rominger Jewelry Co. (page 4).” Scottsbluff Daily Star-Herald (Scottsbluff, Nebraska) , June 25, 1950. www.news...

It's another random clippings mini episode! In these episodes, I share interesting, tiny articles and blurbs from random times and places in history that aren't long enough--or on the right days--to work as additional history stories. Enjoy! _____ SOURCES Associated Press. “Good Luck Coin Turns Out More Bad Than Good Luck.” The Advocate-Messenger (Danville, Kentucky) , January 18, 1967. www.newspa...

Today's episode date, December 6, 1865, represents just one day in the fight to end slavery. It was the day the 13th amendment was finally passed. What else was happening on that day so long ago? _____ SOURCES “$25,000 For Being Tarred and Feathered.” The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) , December 6, 1865. www.newspapers.com. “Death of Van Amburgh, Lion Tamer.” The Cadiz Sentine...

Today's episode is an extra special episode. Join me as I tell a story from my Great-Great-Great Grandma's journal about a spooky thing that happened nearly 250 years ago. I thought she made the story up, but apparently it was a very real event and I found the tale in many newspapers. You don't want to miss this one! _____ SOURCES “Between Three and Four O'Clock...” Jackson's Oxford Journal (Oxfor...

When Alcatraz was no longer needed as a prison, there was a lot of debate about what should be done with the island in the future. While the discussion was going on, a group of Native Americans decided to take matters into their own hands and claim the island for themselves. _____ SOURCES “Alcatraz Island.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. Accessed August 31, 2022. https://ww...