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Comet Madness: How the 1910 Return of Halley's Comet Destroyed Civilization

Comet Madness: How the 1910 Return of Halley's Comet Destroyed Civilization

Panic, catalyzed by newspaper coverage, ensues in America when Halley's Comet returned in 1910.

2023

Richard J. Goodrich

Richard J. Goodrich

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Detective Priest Battles Anarchist

Will Father J. K. Fielding survive his encounter with a cold-blooded killer? WNON 29

Oct 23, 2024

Detective Priest Battles Anarchist

Oct 23, 2024

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The 4,000 Foot Death Plunge

It’s not the drop that kills you. WNON 28

Oct 17, 2024

The 4,000 Foot Death Plunge

Oct 17, 2024

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Like a Spider in a Web

Edward Wieren had the patience of a master criminal, but could he execute the perfect crime?

Oct 9, 2024

Like a Spider in a Web

Oct 9, 2024

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Duel with a Devilfish

A formidable adversary tries to eat Martin Lund. WNON 26

Oct 3, 2024

Duel with a Devilfish

Oct 3, 2024

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Please Send me to Prison

Boy begs for incarceration. WNON 25

Sep 27, 2024

Please Send me to Prison

Sep 27, 2024

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Sexy Dancer Stirs Up Chicago

Was Lotta Faust’s Salome dance “art” or exploitation? WNON 24

Sep 18, 2024

Sexy Dancer Stirs Up Chicago

Sep 18, 2024

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Saint Patrick Shoots at Theodore Roosevelt

Madman demands presidential audience. WNON 23

Sep 12, 2024

Saint Patrick Shoots at Theodore Roosevelt

Sep 12, 2024

A Mayor’s Bold Stand

Busse wins a reprieve for the straw boater. WNON 22

Sep 6, 2024

A Mayor’s Bold Stand

Sep 6, 2024

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Eaten by Ants

Is there a fate worse than death? WNON 21

Aug 29, 2024

Eaten by Ants

Aug 29, 2024

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Hooking Up is Painful

A sore lesson in fashion design

Aug 22, 2024

Hooking Up is Painful

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Richard J. Goodrich - The Peripatetic Historian

Richard J. Goodrich - The Peripatetic Historian

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The Peripatetic Historian: former history professor now travelling the world and writing about its history. Newsletter: http://rjgoodrich.substack.com.

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