Fake News: April Fools Hoaxes by Newspapers
The Monster of Deadman’s Hole (1888) The San Diego Union reported that two hunters had killed a bizarre, half-human half-animal beast in an out-of-the-way location called Deadman’s Hole northwest of San Diego. The creature was said to have the body of a bear,...Remembering when ‘Boardwalk Empire’ brought 1920s AC to the world
By Chuck Darrow I confess: When, in 2009 (or early ’10), I learned HBO was planning a new series set in Prohibition-era Atlantic City, I assumed those behind it were doing it just for me. After all, organized-crime history and the history of Atlantic City are among...Sonny Averona: He did it his way
By Bruce Klauber “I only wish I could go out and hear somebody who’s doing me.” — Frank Sinatra, circa 1963 There are a number of singers out there these days who are “doing” Frank Sinatra (I am one of them). They range in quality from very good to okay. In seasons...Interesting facts about St. Patrick’s Day
While St. Patrick’s Day is renowned for celebrating Ireland, one need not be Irish to enjoy the festivities on March 17. In fact, St. Patrick himself was not Irish, having been born in an area of Great Britain then referred to as Roman Britain because it was...The Frasers and Seaview’s place in golfing history
By William Kelly Jim Fraser, the son of an Aberdeen constable, came to America in 1907 by winning a “Silver Quill” essay contest, joining many other expatriate Scotsmen who found work in America as golf professionals. Jim Fraser’s first job was at Van Cortlandt Park...
