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Washington Post

The Washington Post has been covering the capital since 1877, and its history is deeply intertwined with the city it covers. These posts explore the Post’s story, from its early struggles and multiple ownership changes to the Watergate coverage that defined American journalism and the Graham family era that made it one of the world’s great newspapers.

The Horrific Eckington Streetcar Accident of 1919: Robbery Amidst the Chaos

May 6, 2026January 26, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Eckington streetcar accident (1919)

Read about the horrific Eckington streetcar accident of 1919 that injured 35 passengers and resulted in the arrest of both the motorman and the conductor. Shockingly, amidst the chaos, two passengers were robbed of their belongings.

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1910s, Eckington, Metropolitan Police Department, streetcars, Washington Post 5 Comments

A Night Out in Washington D.C. – From Dinner with President Taft to a Local Engagement Party in 1912

May 6, 2026January 6, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Delve into a night out in Washington D.C. in 1912, from dinner with President Taft to a local engagement party. Read the excerpt from the Washington Post and photos of the guests. Plus, find out what happened two years later.

Categories This Day in History Tags 1910s, Politics, U.S. Census, Washington Post, William Howard Taft

Uncovering the Untold: Tragic Tale of Minnie Wiseman’s Desperation at 1709 Q Street

July 3, 2023January 5, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Read the tragic tale of Minnie Wiseman, a domestic employed at 1709 Q Street NW in Washington, DC, who tragically died of carbolic acid poisoning. Was it a love affair gone wrong? Read on to find out!

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1920s, Washington Post
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