Popular Music of 1912
We took a look at the Music on the Titanic, but what about the other music from 1912. There were songs that were written and published after the Titanic sank in April. So let’s take a look at some of … Continued
Celebrities in 1912
Today we are inundated with celebrities and celebrity news. We have programs dedicated solely to our celebrities, along with their frequent appearances on talk shows and tweets. I’ve gathered a list of some of the “celebrities” that may have been … Continued
Women’s Roles in 1912
A hundred years ago women worked primarily in the home. Their job was to keep the home, cook the meals and care for the children. These were in the days before television, automatic dishwashers, and washers and dryers existed. Women … Continued
Headlines in 1912
While at the library conducting genealogical research, I scanned some of the 1912 newspaper microfilms available. Below is just a small sampling of the headlines. Of course in April and May there were numerous articles on the Titanic disaster. The … Continued
Medical and Health Issues in 1912
Today we’re used to going to the doctor or hospital for medical maladies. A hundred years ago life was very different. Babies were still born at home and doctors still made house calls. Residents in larger cities were more likely … Continued
Companies Established In 1912
A Number of Companies we use today was established in 1912: ABC Motors builds engines. Famous Players Film Company founded by Adolph and later became Paramount Studios. Illinois Tool Works is today a Fortune 200 company. They produce engineered fasteners … Continued
Miscellaneous Facts about 1912
Included are some Miscellaneous facts I’ve found about 1912 and wanted to share: The first non-stop flight from Paris to London was made in 3 hours. Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly across the English Channel. The Royal … Continued
1912–The Year of the Presidents
1912 was the year of the Presidents. It was an election year, but it saw the prominence of three Presidents {Past, Present and Future} involved. To learn about a candidate in 1912 you had to depend on the newspaper or … Continued
1912 At A Glance
For the past month we’ve been discussing the Titanic. This month we’re going to wrap up life in 1912. A quick look at historical events that took place in 1912: January 1 republic of china is proclaimed • January 4 … Continued
The Titanic Hearings and Aftermath
Upon hearing of the Titanic’s sinking, Senator William Alden Smith called for an immediate investigation. The senate agreed to Smith heading a subcommittee to hear testimony. One of the first aspects to catch Senator Smith’s attention was correspondence by Bruce … Continued