Theodore Roosevelt Wins 6 States in 1912

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After Theodore Roosevelt won reelection in his own right during November 1904, TR impetuously announced he would not run for another term. His inner circle, particularly his wife Edith, would think the decision a mistake. Kuitenkin, once Theodore Roosevelt made a pronouncement, he intended to keep his word. Roosevelt valitsi sotaministerin ja entisen Phillipinesin kuvernöörin

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Wrestler Saves Drowning Priest

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George Baptiste spent about twenty years serving as St. Ludvig’ resident all-around athlete before taking over the company, Baptiste Tent and Awning, founded by his father Alexander Baptiste. Besides plying his trade as an occasional but accomplished professional wrestler, Baptise was a powerful swimmer. On August 11, 1900, Baptiste used his swimming skills to save another St. Louisan from drowning.

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Tale of Two Turnvereine Halls

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Kohtalo paljon St. Ludvig’ historialliset rakennukset osoittautua vanha kiinteistö sanonta. Kyse sijainti, sijainti, sijainti. Jos rakennus on South St. Ludvig, sillä on paremmat mahdollisuudet pelastumisesta kuin rakennus North Side. The same could be said for buildings located in the center of the city except

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Sgt. King’s Home on Lotus Avenue

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Olen aiemmin kirjoittanut siitä välikohtauksesta, jossa rikosetsivä varten St. Louis Poliisi ammuttiin aikana ryöstöyritys. Unlike a number of other incidents in Gilded Age St. Louis historia, Detective Sergeant James Martin King’s home in January 1920 still exists. The home is still in excellent condition. 4973 Lotus Avenue was the home of Sgt. King in

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