The Old West wasn't the only place trains were robbed! A bandit, inspired by the moving picture, "The Great Train Robbery", pulls off a heist in Scranton.
Murder on the 708 Train
Who Killed Mary Warner?
In 1904, Mary Warner was brutally murdered in #Scranton. To this day, her killer is unknown. Was is her jealous husband? Or one of her alleged paramours? #TrueCrime #WhoDunIt
Murder in West Scranton!
In May,1910, a West Scranton woman spilled some water and it resulted in gunfire and death. #TrueCrime #Scranton
The Early Days of Voter Fraud
Politics in Scranton have always been shady, but in 1928, Wade Rodham's camp tried to steal the election for him by stuffing the ballot box. Here's what happened!
Dominick Delfino & The Great Escape
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DYe0eKh48pNXvM47mQKCW?si=7474bb3637024b9f On April 25, 1916, Demetrio "Daniel" Morabito was drinking with several others. The men were at Mellow's Saloon near the corner of Monroe & Main Street in Archbald. Shortly after 8:00 pm, Morabito left the saloon and headed for home. It was a short walk to his place on Chestnut Street. He was supposed... Continue Reading →
