Bøger af Curt Dalton

Stories about ghosts have been popular for well over 2,000 years. The most difficult task is finding tales that are linked to real events. Curt Dalton has plucked from the files of the paranormal twelve incredible, but true, incidences of murders in the United States that involved ghosts. These tales of woe include: - A murderer haunted by his victim to the point where he finally confessed to killing her- The spirit who, for over half a century, continued to walk from the jail to where he was hanged- A house haunted by a ghost, which led to the discovery of its body hidden in the basement- The shrill cries of a woman's voice heard calling out her murderer's name over his grave- The mother whose testimony of seeing her daughter's ghost led to the conviction of her son-in-law for murder... and more tales of violence and homicide involving ghosts from across the United States. Illustrated with portraits, broadsides, drawings and photographs from scenes of the crimes, Murder's Most Ghostly gives a glimpse into horrifying homicides from the 19th century whose endings extended beyond the grave.

Curt Dalton writes about 10 incredible, but true, stories of Dayton murders that took place during the city's first one hundred years, including...* John McAfee, whose murder of his wife and affair with the girl next door still lives on in song nearly two hundred years later* Francis Dick, who bludgeoned his mother-in-law in an attempt to win back his wife* John Dobbins, a Civil War deserter who danced a "hoe-down" on his way to the scaffold* James Murphy, the lieutenant of a Dayton street gang, who was hung twice for his crimes... and more tales of murder, violence and suicide from the Gem City.

After 30 years Rosamond M. Young "retired" as a teacher and began working as a columnist for The Journal Herald and the Dayton Daily News. It was during the writing of these columns that she became affectionately known as Roz. Her columns touched on a variety of subjects: from history, culture and everyday events in Dayton, to the exploits of her beloved cat, Edith.In this book, Revisiting Roz Young, she once again recalls for us stories about murders and mysteries, revivals and Rike's, an obese judge, a gypsy or two and, of course, her constant companion, Edith.

The 1920's was a time of prosperity for the nation. Businesses were doing well and people decided they wanted in on the action. Soon people from all walks of life were buying stocks. Profits could so easily be made this way that some people began borrowing from banks and plowing the money back into the stock market. Shareholders called it the "Big Bull Market," with the price of stock rising and everyone seemingly getting rich, at least on paper. Unfortunately, in some instances, stock shares rose to a price that was much greater than companies were worth. On October 24, 1929, the stock market plummeted. Five days later, on Tuesday, October 29, the stock market crashed, as prices again fell. Known as "Black Tuesday", billions of dollars worth of stock were wiped out as investors panicked and began selling their shares at lower and lower prices, hoping to get back at least part of their money before prices dropped even further. But there was little buying that day. Some stocks ended up being worth 2 cents on the dollar before the nightmarish day ended. Confidence in the U.S. economy crashed along with the stock market. Investors no longer wanted to risk their money. People stopped buying anything that wasn't really needed. This led to factories shutting down, as many already had merchandise they couldn't sell. This, in turn, caused businesses to fail. By the end of 1930 it was estimated that 7 million people had lost their jobs. It was just the beginning of a depressed economy that would last over a decade. This is the story of how Daytonians endured this period of hardship, battling to find jobs and feed their families, working together to survive, and how they dealt with trying to escape, if even for a little while, the grinding world-weariness of harsh conditions that seemed to have no ending in sight.

Drive-in theaters naturally appeal to everyone. For a culture in love with automobiles, movies and fast food, their local drive-in offers it all. Through the use of rare photographs, interviews and Grand opening theater ads, Greater Dayton Drive-In Movie Theaters relives the time when watching a movie outdoors was the thing to do on a weekend night. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

Over the last 16 years Curt Dalton has spent numerous hours researching the wonderful history of Dayton. Although much of the material has ended up in various books he has written, there are other tales he hasn't yet shared - until now. Inside you'll learn: * McCook Field is named in honor of the "Fighting McCooks" * A Stoddard-Dayton wins the first race held at Indy Speedway * A Daytonian helps save the first English settlement in the U.S. * The Queen of the Gypsies is buried at Woodland Cemetery * World's first speeding ticket is handed out to famous actor * Lincoln's run for presidency announced for first time in Dayton * Daytonians lose their shirt during the silkworm craze * A man is reunited with his amputated leg 30 years later Dozens of stories that are amazing - yet true!

Over the last 20 years Curt Dalton has spent numerous hours researching the wonderful history of Dayton. Although much of the material has ended up in various books he has written, there are other tales he hasn't yet shared - until now. Inside you'll learn: Dayton's Hobo Epidemic of 1874 History of Downtown Dayton Day The Five & Dime Row of Main Street Rivalry between firemen causes death Last train to chug down Dayton streets Song about a Dayton murder still sung today Efforts to stop "shimmy" music at Island Park Philip Zenni, survivor of the sinking of the Titanic The dog who smoked a pipe, played cards and did math Dozens of stories that are amazing - yet true!

Are your ancestors from the 19th century still in their graves? If they were buried in Ohio between 1811 and 1911, that may not be the case. Although physicians needed corpses to teach their students how to take care of the living, these were very difficult to get legally. And so the profession of resurrectionist was born, whose job was to work the night shift, digging up what doctors so desperately needed. Between 1811 and 1881 nearly 5,000 unfortunate souls met this fate in the Buckeye state alone. Body Snatching in Ohio tells a century's worth of tales on grave robbing, murder, and the fight to keep bodies in their graves instead of ending up on the dissection tables.

People have attempted to fly since before the time of Leonardo da Vinci, usually with very little success. Many of the aircraft designs were modeled after birds or sailing ships. Some, like Mr. Wullf's idea, actually included live birds in their plans. What's even more incredulous is that the ideas contained in this book somehow passed the stringent guidelines of the U.S. Patent Office and were granted patents for their (mostly) impractical inventions.These patent drawings are reproduced here, along with descriptions of how the aircraft were supposed to fly. Be sure not to miss this exciting look of how, when man attempted to soar like a bird, he usually landed like a lead balloon.

A Taste of Frigidaire contains a collection of recipes taken from decades of Frigidaire publications. There is also advertisements from the past and a history written in 1956 that tells how Frigidaire helped make the world a better place to live.

In 1893 Dr. Oliver Crook Haugh, of Dayton, Ohio, boasted that he was on the verge of discovering a way to improve mankind; much like Robert Louis Stevenson had touched on in his book The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Instead, his use of cocaine and morphine turned Dr. Haugh into a monster who became a danger to nearly everyone who ever loved him. From the period of 1891 to 1905 it was thought that he had committed at least sixteen murders; with victims in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Did he actually commit all of the murders? Did some of his victims die due to poor doctoring instead of outright murder? Was he guilty of the charge that eventually led to his execution at the Ohio Penitentiary in 1907? You decide.

In 1896 the Park Theater presented the first motion picture in Dayton. by 1906 Dayton's first all-movies picture house opened. Nicknamed "The Electric" it was an immediate success. Over time over 90 theaters would open and close in Dayton. "When Dayton Went to the Movies" tells you their fate. Full of history and photographs, this book is a must for anyone who loves movies.

This collection of recipes was taken from over 100 years of NCR publications. Plus, words of wisdom, some pictures from the past, and a history of how NCR helped make Dayton, Ohio, and the world, a better place to live.

The true tale of the search for a body stolen from its grave in 1878. Before the quest is over it will involve the boards of three medical colleges in two states, the discovery of a body-snatching ring, a British spy, and reach into the very heart of the political arena to touch a future President of the United States.

Nearly everyone knows that the airplane was invented in Ohio, that Buckeye born Thomas Edison thought up the light bulb, that a hat to prevent and cure baldness was created in that same great state...Never heard of the hat? It's just one of many surprises that How Ohio Helped Invent the World has in store for its readers. Author Curt Dalton has combed the patent records and discovered that Ohio was responsible for numerous inventions, both great and small, including: Chewing Gum * Barbed Wire * Hot Dogs * Modern Beehive * Drinking Fountain * Live Savers Candy * Hamburger * Toe Holder for Sunbathers * Automobile Starter * Modern Golf Ball * Teflon... and many, many more! As an added bonus, fun and informative trivia on Ohio, as well as original patent drawings, have been included throughout the book. Sure to educate without being boring, How Ohio Helped Invent the World has been written to delight both young and old alike!

Over the last 15 years Curt Dalton has spent numerous hours researching the wonderful history of Dayton. Although much of the material has ended up in various books he has written, there are other tales he hasn't yet shared - until now. Inside you'll learn: * The Liberty Bell stops in Dayton after a visit to the World's Fair * A school where students are graded for how well they can relax *Dayton becomes the second city to begin food stamps program *A dead man testifies that a medicine has cured all of his ailments *Edgar Cayce opens the Cayce Psychic Institute in Phillips Hotel *Dayton Art Institute site was once an Indian burial ground *People scramble as thousands of pennies fall from the sky *Houdini escapes from a barrel of beer at Keith's Theater Dozens of stories that are amazing - yet true!

Breweries have been a part of Dayton almost from the beginning. Colonel George Newcom, one of the original settlers of the city, was said to have opened a brewery next to his tavern around 1810. This was three years before Davis Embree would open the first brewery in Cincinnati.Several breweries came and went, making mostly common beer, ale, porter and stout. Then, in 1852 John and Michael Schiml introduced lager beer to Dayton. The brewing business boomed. Lager was lighter in taste, with an effervescent quality that reminded the German community in Dayton of their homeland.By 1908 more than 200.000 barrels were being made annually, with $300,000 being paid each year in wages."Breweries of Dayton" tells the history of the city's breweries from 1810 to 1961, as well as biographies of some of the men who owned them.Also included is a small history of how the local breweries brewed their beer in the early 1900's, how they fought against prohibition, and how Dayton's brewing industry never fully recovered from the "Noble Experiment", the last brewery closing it's doors in 1961.

Over the years many books have been written on World War II, especially about the battles overseas. This book was written, in part, to honor those that helped fight the war, not on the battlefields, but also in Dayton, Ohio. By focusing on the home front, the military aspect of the war has been somewhat diminished compared to other books about the era. Wright, Patterson and McCook Field, although of utmost importance in the United States effort to win the war, takes more of a backseat here. Instead, the changes that occurred in the everyday lives of those who were left behind are discussed. It may seem strange to compare the men and women who served in the armed forces with those who stayed behind, but the truth is that both made sacrifices for the greater good, including the supreme sacrifice of giving up their lives. During the war 292,000 American soldiers died, with another 671,000 wounded. On the home front, nearly 300,000 war workers died while on the job, with more than one million disabled and three million injured. Many "soldiers" on the home front gave freely of their time, working 48 hour a week, volunteering as civil defense wardens or making bandages for the Red Cross in the evenings and on weekends. Many types of food were rationed, as was gasoline, tires, automobiles, and even safety razors. Scrap drives were held in an effort to collect metals to make new weapons, hosiery to make parachutes and fat to make glycerin for gunpowder. Even the children got into the act, being trained as "defense messengers", earning money for the purchase of war bonds, and forming clubs like the Dayton Junior Commandos, all in an effort to help shorten the war. The citizens of Dayton who lived during the war were, and still are, extraordinary people who helped shape the way our city and our nation is today. It is to them that this book is dedicated.

On January 22, 1936, Earl Kiser was buried with a leg he had lost in an accident 31 years before. On April 19, 1861, a water spaniel by the name of Curley went off to fight in the Civil War. On April 26, 1944, with Howard Hughes as the co-pilot, Orville Wright took the controls of an airplane one last time. The first Downtown Dayton Days event was held on May 14, 1959. On May 26, 1870, spectators watched as their local baseball team, the Daytons, went down in defeat against the Cincinnati Red Stockings, with a score of 104-9. On August 27, 1833, the first history of Dayton appeared in print. As an added bonus, this account has been included in this book.This book contains 366 stories Curt Dalton has accumulated during his nearly quarter of a century researching the history of Dayton. Read them on the date the event occurred, or all at once. Enjoy!

The Land Across the River tells the story of the first 150 years of history of the West Side of Dayton - from 1799 to just a little past Orville Wright's death in 1948. This book is a little different than what I normally write. There are no chapters, but instead events flow more or less in chronological order. Notes are included at the end of the book that will allow readers to know where they can find more information. A book with ten times as many pages as this one could have been written and would still barely have touched the amazing history of the West Side. Because of this, much of the focus is on the area now known as the West Third Street Historic District, where most of the action took place during the time period this book covers. It tells about the personalities of some of the people who lived there: like the bicycle makers who also built and flew the first practical airplane, the first black poet to garner national acclaim, the patent medicine makers who claimed to cure almost every disease known to man and the publisher who was known to reprint books without regard as to whether it was legal for him to do so. It speaks of the West Side Colony, made up of workers from Hungary and Rumania who were recruited to work at the Dayton Malleable Iron Company. All this, and much more, will be found inside. I hope you are surprised as much as I was at how fascinating the history of the West Side is.

Dayton was once a hotbed for patent medicine sellers and manufacturers. It was a time of Redfern's Indian Tonic and Hirsch's Ambition Tablets, of liniments and cure-alls, of pills and powders and the occasional health potion.Step inside this book and see the lure of the ads, almanacs, trade cards and testimonials that sold a city, as well as a nation, on the idea of do-it-yourself medication. Discover the story of a Dayton traveling medicine show, a failed cure that caused a young woman to be murdered, and a dead man's testimonial of how he was feeling much better after taking a stimulating elixir.Here, in all its original color, is the history of the reckless and robust golden age of patent medicines in the Gem City.