100 Years Ago Today - April 10, 1913

Here are 5 news stories from around the world 100 years ago.

What was happening in the world one hundred years ago? Hi this is Matt and here are 5 New York Times headlines from April 10th, 1913.

Number 5. The great flood that ravaged the Midwest was on its way to New Orleans. The floodwaters were rushing down the Mississippi River and trainloads of steel needed to fortify the levees were trying to beat them there.

Number 4. A youth set fire to his school to see how the new fire engine performed. After his arrest he was asked by the Fire Marshall what he thought of the new machine. The boy answered, "Gee Whiz! The auto's got the horses beat by a mile." Maybe that's why they show off fire trucks in parades now.

Number 3. Capacity was a big selling point for cars. Said one ad, "If you're paying more than 2000 dollars you made a mistake if it's not a six." Six was lingo for six passenger.

Number 2. A woman who was on a hunger strike while imprisoned suffered a broken nose when being forcibly fed. Doctors said she could end up with permanent facial disfigurement. The cause she was standing up for was women's right to vote.

Number 1. Mrs. Nicholay was so thrilled by the judge's decision to grant her divorce she called him a darling. The courtroom erupted in laughter and the woman apologized. No resulting lawsuits were filed.