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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated April 6, 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 April 6 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas (AP) - Eight persons were killed Wednesday when tons of a volatile chemical exploded in a chemical plant, hurling steel girders, concrete and brick through the one-story building.
Firemen searched into the night in the rubble for bodies of the victims. The last of the dead was found seven hours after the first explosion.
The series of three sharp blasts occurred shortly before 2 p.m. and demolished the Penwalt Industries plant, makers of chemical food additives used in... Read MORE...
Pampa Daily News - Texas - April 6, 1972
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1972 - EXPLOSION WRECKS CHEMICAL PLANT.
Dallas (AP) - Eight persons were killed Wednesday when tons of a volatile chemical exploded in a chemical plant, hurling steel girders, concrete and brick through the one-story building.
Firemen searched into the night in the rubble for bodies of the victims. The last of the dead was found seven hours after the first explosion.
The series of three sharp blasts occurred shortly before 2 p.m. and demolished the Penwalt Industries plant, makers of chemical food additives used in... Read MORE...
Pampa Daily News - Texas - April 6, 1972
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1930 - April 6 - Hostess Twinkies first sold.
Twinkies were invented in Schiller Park, Illinois on April 6, 1930, by James Alexander Dewar, a baker for the Continental Baking Company. Realizing that several machines used to make cream-filled strawberry shortcake sat idle when strawberries were out of season, Dewar conceived a snack cake filled with banana cream, which he dubbed the Twinkie. Ritchy Koph said he came up with the name when he saw a billboard in St. Louis for "Twinkle Toe Shoes". During World War II, bananas were rationed and... Read MORE...
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April 6, 1930
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1917 - April 6 – WWI: The United States declares war on Germany.
U.S. At War
GERMAN SHIPS ARE SEIZED
HOUSE PASSES WAR BILL BY VOTE 373-50
Washington, April 6 - America is at war. Amidst the most dramatic scenes ever witnessed in congress, the House early today passed the resolution which formally declared Germany as an enemy and launched the United States in the fight for democracy of the world. The vote on the resolution was 373 to 50.
For the first time in history a woman voted on the question of war. With a sob and a protest of her love of... Read MORE...
Portsmouth Daily Times - Portsmouth, Ohio - April 6, 1917
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Celery on Toast - Trim the roots and cut to the same length (about six inches) three heads of celery, wash them carefully, tie them together with string, parboil them a few minutes and drain them. Put a layer of bacon in a saucepan, lay the...Read MORE...
The Willimantic Chronicle, Willimantic, Conn., February 1, 1882
1800s Advice and Etiquette for Ladies
Never repeat to a person with whom you converse, any unpleasant speech you may have heard concerning her. If you can give her pleasure by the repetition of a delicate compliment, or token of approval shown by a mutual friend, tell her the pleasant...Read MORE...
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness: A Complete Handbook for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society... by Florence Hartley, January 1, 1872
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans, April 6. - At this writing but four bodies have been recovered from the ruins of the explosion which took place from some unknown cause at the corner of Decatur and Ursuline streets, in a two-story brick building containing two stores and rooms on the ground floor.
One of these was occupied by EMILE BOULET as a drinking saloon; the other by CHARLES SALATHE, who keeps a grocery and ship chandlery.
The bodies found are those of CHARLES SALATHE and his wife, FELIX RIGOT, a... Read MORE...
Sterling Evening Gazette - Illinois - April 6, 1895
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1895 - THE EXPLOSION AT NEW ORLEANS.
New Orleans, April 6. - At this writing but four bodies have been recovered from the ruins of the explosion which took place from some unknown cause at the corner of Decatur and Ursuline streets, in a two-story brick building containing two stores and rooms on the ground floor.
One of these was occupied by EMILE BOULET as a drinking saloon; the other by CHARLES SALATHE, who keeps a grocery and ship chandlery.
The bodies found are those of CHARLES SALATHE and his wife, FELIX RIGOT, a... Read MORE...
Sterling Evening Gazette - Illinois - April 6, 1895
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, April 6. - (AP) - At least five persons are dead and scores are suffering from injuries, burns and cuts received in a fire which broke out at the Kirkwood Hotel, shortly after 3 o'clock this morning.
Fire Chief Burnett after inspecting the wreckage expressed the belief that several additional might be found. He said a group of men and women had been reported holding a party in one of the rooms, and had not been found since. Firemen were almost unanimous in believing that... Read MORE...
The Lima News - Ohio - April 6, 1929
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1929 - 5 DEAD, SCORES INJURED DURING FIRE IN HOTEL. FIREMEN BELIEVE MORE VICTIMS BURIED IN WRECKAGE OF $250,000 BUILDING. 12 RUSHED TO HOSPITALS. FOUR JUMP FROM FIFTH FLOOR WHEN TRAPPED; CHECK-UP MISSING STARTS.
Des Moines, Iowa, April 6. - (AP) - At least five persons are dead and scores are suffering from injuries, burns and cuts received in a fire which broke out at the Kirkwood Hotel, shortly after 3 o'clock this morning.
Fire Chief Burnett after inspecting the wreckage expressed the belief that several additional might be found. He said a group of men and women had been reported holding a party in one of the rooms, and had not been found since. Firemen were almost unanimous in believing that... Read MORE...
The Lima News - Ohio - April 6, 1929
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Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., April 5. - A stubborn fire which broke out in the Gilmore Opera House at 11:30 o'clock to-night gutted the block and caused a loss of between $80,000 and $100,000.
The fire is supposed to have started in the Acme Laundry, and had gained such headway before it was discovered that a general was sounded. Mrs. Mary Turner, and old lady, who roomed in the block, was overcome by the smoke and Capt. Boss of Chemical Engine, No. 1, who was attempting to get her out of the room,... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - April 6, 1897
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1897 - FIRE IN SPRINGFIELD, MASS. The Opera House Burned and Two Persons Overcome by Smoke.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., April 5. - A stubborn fire which broke out in the Gilmore Opera House at 11:30 o'clock to-night gutted the block and caused a loss of between $80,000 and $100,000.
The fire is supposed to have started in the Acme Laundry, and had gained such headway before it was discovered that a general was sounded. Mrs. Mary Turner, and old lady, who roomed in the block, was overcome by the smoke and Capt. Boss of Chemical Engine, No. 1, who was attempting to get her out of the room,... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - April 6, 1897
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Rivière-du-Loup, Québec, Canada (Fraserville) (Riviere du Loup en Bas) (Saint-Patrice)
Canada is not to be outdone by Kentucky's meat shower, and hence has had a shower of flies millions of which accompanied a recent snowstorm on Monday week, at Riviere du Loup. Jules Verne, in his "Mysterious Island," anticipated both of these wonders by a flock of white sea birds which covered the land and filled the air so thoroughly that they were mistaken for a snow-storm. The baking of a dog scared them, however, and they rose the true nature of the phenomenon was perceived. There is room... Read MORE...
Cincinnati Daily Gazette - Cincinnati, Ohio - April 6, 1876
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1876 - Shower of Flies
Canada is not to be outdone by Kentucky's meat shower, and hence has had a shower of flies millions of which accompanied a recent snowstorm on Monday week, at Riviere du Loup. Jules Verne, in his "Mysterious Island," anticipated both of these wonders by a flock of white sea birds which covered the land and filled the air so thoroughly that they were mistaken for a snow-storm. The baking of a dog scared them, however, and they rose the true nature of the phenomenon was perceived. There is room... Read MORE...
Cincinnati Daily Gazette - Cincinnati, Ohio - April 6, 1876
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1893 April 6 – The iconic Salt Lake City Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is dedicated after 40 years of construction.
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April 6, 1893
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1878 A firm in Belfast, Me., recently received a letter which, four months before, was deposited in the New York Postoffice without the addition of "Maine" to the superscription.
It had crossed the ocean to Belfast, Ireland, made the tour of Europe and come back, spotted all over with a rare assortment of Postoffice inscription.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
April 6, 1878
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1910 FIRE IN VERMONT
NORTH POWNAL, Vt., April 6. - Fire today destroyed three buildings here, causing a loss of about $75,000. Among the buildings destroyed was the Congregational church, in which former President James A. Garfield taught school while a student at Williams college.
Salt Lake Telegram
Salt Lake City, Utah
April 6, 1910
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April 6, 1893
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1878 A firm in Belfast, Me., recently received a letter which, four months before, was deposited in the New York Postoffice without the addition of "Maine" to the superscription.
It had crossed the ocean to Belfast, Ireland, made the tour of Europe and come back, spotted all over with a rare assortment of Postoffice inscription.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
April 6, 1878
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1910 FIRE IN VERMONT
NORTH POWNAL, Vt., April 6. - Fire today destroyed three buildings here, causing a loss of about $75,000. Among the buildings destroyed was the Congregational church, in which former President James A. Garfield taught school while a student at Williams college.
Salt Lake Telegram
Salt Lake City, Utah
April 6, 1910
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1878 Dr. Pond, of Rutland, Vt., has invented a delicate machine, which applied to the wrist, records in lines the movements of the pulse. The instrument is called the "Sphygmograph."
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
April 6, 1878
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1936 April 6 – Two tornadoes strike Gainesville, Georgia. The smaller tornado hits north Gainesville, the stronger tornado the west side of town. 203 die and 1,600 are injured
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April 6, 1936
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1889 Unusual Suit
A New Haven, Ct., justice has just had an unusual suit brought before him. Miles Whitcomb, of Hamden, sues his uncle, Herman Skiff, to recover $400 for attending the funeral of the latter's wife. By the itemized account Whitcomb's claim covers railroad fees, services rendered in selecting a coffin and arranging for the funeral, and also time lost.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
April 6, 1889
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St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
April 6, 1878
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1936 April 6 – Two tornadoes strike Gainesville, Georgia. The smaller tornado hits north Gainesville, the stronger tornado the west side of town. 203 die and 1,600 are injured
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April 6, 1936
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1889 Unusual Suit
A New Haven, Ct., justice has just had an unusual suit brought before him. Miles Whitcomb, of Hamden, sues his uncle, Herman Skiff, to recover $400 for attending the funeral of the latter's wife. By the itemized account Whitcomb's claim covers railroad fees, services rendered in selecting a coffin and arranging for the funeral, and also time lost.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
April 6, 1889
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1875 Interesting Verdict
There's a jury up in Saratoga county, New York, whose members know their business. Their verdict in a recent case was rendered without leaving their seats and it read: 'We find the prisoner not guilty; but this kissing business must be stopped.'
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Macon Weekly Telegraph
Macon, Georgia
April 6, 1875
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There's a jury up in Saratoga county, New York, whose members know their business. Their verdict in a recent case was rendered without leaving their seats and it read: 'We find the prisoner not guilty; but this kissing business must be stopped.'
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Macon Weekly Telegraph
Macon, Georgia
April 6, 1875
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America - Did you know?
1857 - Dred Scott v. Sanford: Landmark Supreme Court decision holds that Congress does not have the right to ban slavery in states and, furthermore, that slaves are not citizens.
Quebec - Did you know?
The Assomption (or arrow) sash is a symbolic piece of clothing central to the culture of the French-speaking population of North America. The item was widely worn for almost a century, from the end of the 18th to the end of the 19th century, before...Read MORE...Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America www.ameriquefrancaise.org
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