by jessie

Emma Goldman

maryrose98 — 2015-01-06 17:14:11 UTC

was an anarchist known for her political activism, writing, and speeches.

J.P. Morgan

maryrose98 — 2015-01-06 17:17:19 UTC

At the height of Morgan's career during the early 1900s, he and his partners had financial investments in many large corporations and had significant influence over the nation's high finance and United States Congress members.

Harry Houdini

maryrose98 — 2015-01-06 17:27:52 UTC

was a Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts.

Evelyn Nesbit

maryrose98 — 2015-01-06 17:35:03 UTC

In the early part of the 20th century, the figure and face of Evelyn Nesbit was everywhere, appearing in mass circulation newspaper and magazine advertisements, on souvenir items and calendars, making her a cultural celebrity.