A Century Ago in the Headlines | St. Louis News

In 1926, Gertrude Ederle stunned the world by swimming the English Channel in 15.5 hours—breaking the record for both men and women. Just days later, crowds flocked to pay tribute to Rudolph Valentino at his funeral, showcasing the era’s deep celebrity obsession. Amid the glamour, crime unfolded too: a murder trial got underway while a bank robbery in Kirkwood was thwarted by a siren. And nature struck back with a deadly earthquake in the Azores, killing eight and injuring 200. A century ago, headlines danced between triumph, tragedy, and chaos—mirroring our own unpredictable times. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/939d2784605cce5a