100 Years Ago Today - April 4, 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 4th, 1913.

Number 5. Norine McKee sued her dentist for 50 thousand dollars because she claimed his post-surgical remedies led to a permanent facial scar. As Vicodin had yet to be invented, the doctor prescribed a hot fig compress which she said scorched her face when applying.

Number 4. Public dancing restrictions existed long before the movie Footloose. Mayor Gaynor of New York City proposed a bill that would make all places where people got their groove on subject to police and government jurisdiction.

Number 3. If you didn't mind a slightly smoke-scented raincoat you could pick one up for half the wholesale price at Josephson Rubber Co. They were literally having a fire sale after a small incident at their Connecticut factory.

Number 2. A traffic report of sorts outlined the locations of the area's most active speed traps and most recent road closings and detours. If you've often wondered what people did before they had cell phones, there you go.

Number 1. The superstition of sailing on Fridays got a break when the St. Paul was the first vessel green lighted to launch into the Atlantic on that day.