100 Years Ago Today - May 1, 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 May 1st, 1913.

Number 5. With cars becoming popular, talk turned to infrastructure. In Washington, a 3 billion dollar road budget was proposed. In 2008 a congressional committee pointed out that just maintaining nation's existing systems would cost 255 billion dollars per year.

Number 4. When defending himself against bigamy charges Martin Barham said he forgot he was already married. Meanwhile, that same day, Leonard Giering openly admitted he deceived a girl into marrying him even though he was fully aware he already had a wife.

Number 3. Macy's advised weekend shoppers to hold off on their purchases because there was a big sale coming on Monday.

Number 2. A woman suing her second husband for a divorce was diagnosed with a new disorder called, "litigating paranoia." Her doctor asserted that the woman had been involved in so many lawsuits she was becoming unhinged. The first Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders wasn't published until 1952.

Number 1. A New Jersey public school was ahead of its time when they offered farming classes, believing a practical education would benefit young people. The Smith-Hughes Act, which provides money for vocational programs, was instituted four years later in 1917.