Welcome to our blog, where we embark on a captivating journey through time, exploring the rich tapestry of history and genealogy.
In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated June 7, unearthing stories that resonate with genealogists and history enthusiasts alike.
From local happenings to global events, we'll uncover the stories that shaped the lives of our ancestors, providing valuable insights for those on a quest to discover their roots.
So, grab your magnifying glass and step into the past as we unravel the June 7 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
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1942 - June 4–June 7 – WWII: The Battle of Midway: The Japanese naval advance in the Pacific is halted.
The Battle of Midway, fought from June 4 to June 7, 1942, was a crucial naval battle between the United States and the Empire of Japan during World War II. It took place six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor and was a turning point in the Pacific War.
The battle occurred near the Midway Atoll, a strategic location in the central Pacific Ocean. The Japanese, seeking to eliminate the United States as a strategic power in the Pacific, planned to capture Midway and use it as a base to... Read MORE...
June 7, 1942
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Thomaston, Maine, USA
Burns Thomaston's Only Hotel--Incendiaries Suspected.
THOMASTON, Me., June 6. - The Knox House, the only hotel here, the Watts Block, owned by the town, a livery stable and a mercantile block containing four stores were burned early today. The loss is approximately $100,000, more than half of which is covered by insurance. W. L. Catland, owner of the stable where the fire began, believes that it was set on fire, and the authorities are investigating a report that several men were seen... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - June 7, 1915
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1915 - FIRE SWEEPS MAINE TOWN
Burns Thomaston's Only Hotel--Incendiaries Suspected.
THOMASTON, Me., June 6. - The Knox House, the only hotel here, the Watts Block, owned by the town, a livery stable and a mercantile block containing four stores were burned early today. The loss is approximately $100,000, more than half of which is covered by insurance. W. L. Catland, owner of the stable where the fire began, believes that it was set on fire, and the authorities are investigating a report that several men were seen... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - June 7, 1915
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Molasses Puff Candy
Ingredients
1 1/ 2 cups sugar
1/ 3 cup water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/ 4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/ 2 cup mild molasses
2 1/ 2 teaspoons baking soda
Preparation
Line bottom and sides of a 13- by 9-inch baking...Read MORE...
1908 - First Model-T car is produced by Henry Ford (United States)
In the annals of early 20th-century industrial achievements, the year 1908 marks a pivotal moment in automotive history. It was in this year that Henry Ford, an innovative industrialist from the United States, revolutionized transportation by producing the first Model-T car. This vehicle, often hailed as the "Tin Lizzie," epitomized Ford's vision of making automobiles affordable and accessible to the average American. The Model-T's introduction heralded a new era of mass production techniques,... Read MORE...
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle - Brooklyn, New York - June 7, 1908
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Cleveland, Ohio, USA
The Times Special Service.
WORCESTER, Mass., Saturday, June 7. - Family records expected daily from the parish priest at Lanoraie in Quebec are expected to establish the claim of Joseph A. Demars, a gate tender of the Boston & Albany Railroad to a share of the $8,000,000 which has been in possession of the city authorities of Cleveland, O., since 1864.
Mr. and Mrs. Demars, in case they are able to prove their claim, will have to share the fortune with the families of Mrs. Loiuse Caisse,... Read MORE...
Seattle Daily Times - Seattle, Washington - June 7, 1902
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1902 - A Massachusetts Man's Big Luck - Gate Tender on a Railroad to Get a Large Slice.
The Times Special Service.
WORCESTER, Mass., Saturday, June 7. - Family records expected daily from the parish priest at Lanoraie in Quebec are expected to establish the claim of Joseph A. Demars, a gate tender of the Boston & Albany Railroad to a share of the $8,000,000 which has been in possession of the city authorities of Cleveland, O., since 1864.
Mr. and Mrs. Demars, in case they are able to prove their claim, will have to share the fortune with the families of Mrs. Loiuse Caisse,... Read MORE...
Seattle Daily Times - Seattle, Washington - June 7, 1902
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Ladies
GLEANINGS
There is a qualitative test for butter so simple that any housewife can put it into successful practice. A clean piece of white paper is smeared with a little of the suspected butter. The paper is then rolled up and set on fire. If the...Read MORE...
Advice for Ladies - The Southbridge Journal, Southbridge, Massachusetts, December 25, 1885
1904 1904
Mrs. Walter Davis of Lisbon Falls was in Lewiston yesterday.
The Lewiston Daily Sun
Lewiston, Maine
Sun, June 7, 1904
1972 June 7 - Richmond VA experienced its worst flood of record as rains from Hurricane Agnes pushed the water level at the city locks to a height of 36.5 feet, easily topping the previous record of thirty feet set in 1771.
The Weather Channel
June 7, 1972
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1816 June 7 - A famous June snow occurred in the northeastern U.S. Danville VT reported drifts of snow and sleet twenty inches deep. The Highlands were white all day, and flurries were observed as far south as Boston MA.
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June 7, 1816
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Mrs. Walter Davis of Lisbon Falls was in Lewiston yesterday.
The Lewiston Daily Sun
Lewiston, Maine
Sun, June 7, 1904
1972 June 7 - Richmond VA experienced its worst flood of record as rains from Hurricane Agnes pushed the water level at the city locks to a height of 36.5 feet, easily topping the previous record of thirty feet set in 1771.
The Weather Channel
June 7, 1972
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1816 June 7 - A famous June snow occurred in the northeastern U.S. Danville VT reported drifts of snow and sleet twenty inches deep. The Highlands were white all day, and flurries were observed as far south as Boston MA.
WeatherForYou.com
June 7, 1816
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1889 THE SEATTLE FIRE. NEARLY ALL OF THE BUSINESS PORTION IN ASHES. SEATTLE IN ASHES.
Seattle, June 7. - The city is a scene of wreck and ruins. Yesterday afternoon the entire business portion of the city was burned to the ground, and, for the lack of a proper supply of water and assistance, the place has suffered a loss of nearly $10,000,000 worth of property.
The people have joined with the militia in protecting property from a gang of thieves. Relief committees are supplying coffee and food to the homeless at the Armory, and are furnishing beds as much as...
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Reno Evening Gazette
Reno, Nevada
June 7, 1889
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1923 BRAKEMAN FALLS TO HIS DEATH IN CANAAN, CONN.
CANAAN, Conn. June 6 - Nicholas Mathias, 30, a brakeman on the Central New England railroad was killed today on a siding near the Connecticut Lime Co plant. He was climbing to the roof of a box car when he fell under the wheels. He leaves a wife and a child.
The Bridgeport Telegram
Bridgeport, Connecticut
June 7, 1923
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Seattle, June 7. - The city is a scene of wreck and ruins. Yesterday afternoon the entire business portion of the city was burned to the ground, and, for the lack of a proper supply of water and assistance, the place has suffered a loss of nearly $10,000,000 worth of property.
The people have joined with the militia in protecting property from a gang of thieves. Relief committees are supplying coffee and food to the homeless at the Armory, and are furnishing beds as much as...
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Reno Evening Gazette
Reno, Nevada
June 7, 1889
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1923 BRAKEMAN FALLS TO HIS DEATH IN CANAAN, CONN.
CANAAN, Conn. June 6 - Nicholas Mathias, 30, a brakeman on the Central New England railroad was killed today on a siding near the Connecticut Lime Co plant. He was climbing to the roof of a box car when he fell under the wheels. He leaves a wife and a child.
The Bridgeport Telegram
Bridgeport, Connecticut
June 7, 1923
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America - Did you know?
Punkin Chuckin: Each year, as corn stalks tower toward the sky and leaves turn yellow, orange and red, folks in the United States often flock to farms in order to attend fall festivals. Most of the goings on at these festivals are pretty tame if a...Read MORE...people.howstuffworks.com
Quebec - Did you know?
In New France, socially, the seigneur and his family did not stand apart from his neighbors. All went to the same church, took part in the same amusements upon days of festival, and not infrequently worked together at the common task of clearing the ...Read MORE...Daily Life in New France (www.chroniclesofamerica.com/ french/ daily_life_in_new_france.htm)
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