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During the 1800s in San Francisco, newspapers came up with innovative ways to deliver minute-by-minute updates to the public, including building a large billboard outside of the courthouse for reporters to post updates on.
39:25 - 42:28 (03:03)
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During the 1800s in San Francisco, newspapers came up with innovative ways to deliver minute-by-minute updates to the public, including building a large billboard outside of the courthouse for reporters to post updates on. This led to the birth of breaking news, a concept that has revolutionized journalism to this day.
ChapterThe downfall of a CEO
EpisodeDeath By Delicious Chocolate - Cordelia Botkins was WILD
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Learn about the bizarre story of Cordelia Botkin, a woman who tried to blame her twin for murder and the consequences she faced in Victorian society.
42:28 - 43:21 (00:52)
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Learn about the bizarre story of Cordelia Botkin, a woman who tried to blame her twin for murder and the consequences she faced in Victorian society.
ChapterThe downfall of a CEO
EpisodeDeath By Delicious Chocolate - Cordelia Botkins was WILD
PodcastMurder, Mystery & Makeup
Cordelia Botkin's life was marked by devastating losses, culminating in her conviction for murder and the destruction of the trial records during the San Francisco 1906 earthquake and fire.
43:21 - 46:10 (02:48)
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Cordelia Botkin's life was marked by devastating losses, culminating in her conviction for murder and the destruction of the trial records during the San Francisco 1906 earthquake and fire. Her illicit affair with a married man also came to light during the trial, leading to the end of his marriage.