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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated January 2, 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 January 2 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Adams, Massachusetts, USA
The Only Plant for That Work in the United States Is in Adams of the Berkshires - The Difference Between the Processes
Up in the little town of Adams, in the Berkshire Hills, is the only plant in America for making hand-made paper. There is a great demand for these papers for drawing, water-color painting, correspondence and special book editions and the miss in Adams are working at full speed to meet it. Until 1816 paper making in this country was entirely by hand, and the process was so... Read MORE...
Boston Evening Transcript - Boston, Massachusetts - January 2, 1905
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1905 - MAKING PAPER BY HAND
The Only Plant for That Work in the United States Is in Adams of the Berkshires - The Difference Between the Processes
Up in the little town of Adams, in the Berkshire Hills, is the only plant in America for making hand-made paper. There is a great demand for these papers for drawing, water-color painting, correspondence and special book editions and the miss in Adams are working at full speed to meet it. Until 1816 paper making in this country was entirely by hand, and the process was so... Read MORE...
Boston Evening Transcript - Boston, Massachusetts - January 2, 1905
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Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
New York, Jan. 1. - Without any ceremony or formal opening the immigration officials of this city today settled down on Ellis Island in the harbor and the barge office is known to them no more. The steamship Nevada was the first to arrive at the new landing place. Her immigrants were put aboard the barge J. E. Moore, and amid the blowing of fog horns and whistles approached the pier.
Charles M. Hanley, private secretary to the late Secretary Windom, who had asked permission to be allowed to... Read MORE...
The Saint Paul Globe - Saint Paul, Minnesota - January 2, 1892
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1892 - NO MORE BARGE OFFICE. Immigrants Will Hereafter Land at Ellis Island.
New York, Jan. 1. - Without any ceremony or formal opening the immigration officials of this city today settled down on Ellis Island in the harbor and the barge office is known to them no more. The steamship Nevada was the first to arrive at the new landing place. Her immigrants were put aboard the barge J. E. Moore, and amid the blowing of fog horns and whistles approached the pier.
Charles M. Hanley, private secretary to the late Secretary Windom, who had asked permission to be allowed to... Read MORE...
The Saint Paul Globe - Saint Paul, Minnesota - January 2, 1892
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Sallie's Biscuits - Three good-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed fine, one tablespoon sugar, one-half pint boiling water. When cool add one cup yeast, let it rise till light, then add one quart water and flour to knead; knead half an hour and ...Read MORE...
The Willimantic Chronicle, Willimantic, Conn., June 2, 1880
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Two Men Live on Opposite Sides of a Street and Have Been Watching Each Other for Months.
Huntsville, Ala., January 1. - (Special.) - The killing of Fred Ashford by Felix Brown in Courtland yesterday afternoon may be the beginning of another one of those terrible feuds that have existed in the south from time to time. Both Ashford and Brown are highly connected and have a number of hot-blooded male relatives.
The friends of Ashford claim that he was killed in a cowardly manner an they mean ... Read MORE...
The Atlanta Constitution - Atlanta, Georgia - January 2, 1897
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1897 - END OF A QUEER FEUD - Ashford Killed as He Rode Past Brown's Home. IT BEGAN WITH A WOMAN.
Two Men Live on Opposite Sides of a Street and Have Been Watching Each Other for Months.
Huntsville, Ala., January 1. - (Special.) - The killing of Fred Ashford by Felix Brown in Courtland yesterday afternoon may be the beginning of another one of those terrible feuds that have existed in the south from time to time. Both Ashford and Brown are highly connected and have a number of hot-blooded male relatives.
The friends of Ashford claim that he was killed in a cowardly manner an they mean ... Read MORE...
The Atlanta Constitution - Atlanta, Georgia - January 2, 1897
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Ladies
Boiling hot water should not be poured on china, or other dishes, as it cracks the enamel, and in time will surely break...Read MORE...
Advice for Ladies - The Southbridge Journal, Southbridge, Massachusetts, December 25, 1885
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Jan. 2. - Two negro firemen were killed and seven other men injured in an explosion at the Philadelphia navy yard.
Report of the accident was made public by the navy department at Washington. According to officials at the local yard the explosion occurred in the power house and was caused by defective tubing in one of the boilers.
The building was only slightly damaged. The names of the dead are given as:
E. B. SELDOM.
ALEXANDER JOHNSON.
The injured are:
WILLIAM... Read MORE...
Tyrone Daily Herald - Tyrone, Pennsylvania - January 2, 1918
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1918 - EXPLOSION AT NAVY YARD. TWO KILLED, 7 SCALDED WHEN BOILER LETS GO AT LEAGUE ISLAND.
Philadelphia, Jan. 2. - Two negro firemen were killed and seven other men injured in an explosion at the Philadelphia navy yard.
Report of the accident was made public by the navy department at Washington. According to officials at the local yard the explosion occurred in the power house and was caused by defective tubing in one of the boilers.
The building was only slightly damaged. The names of the dead are given as:
E. B. SELDOM.
ALEXANDER JOHNSON.
The injured are:
WILLIAM... Read MORE...
Tyrone Daily Herald - Tyrone, Pennsylvania - January 2, 1918
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Pasadena, California, USA
Improvised Beds Secured for Great Number of Victims
Pasadena, Jan 1.-(AP)-A day of roses and joy ended in tragedy for 235 persons who were precipitated into a tangled mass of wreckage when a temporary private grandstand collapsed during the parade of the tournament of roses here today. More than 30 cases of serious injuries were treated in the operating room of the Pasadena hospital and 200 others received treatment. Of these, 100 left after first aid and went their homes.
A few blocks... Read MORE...
Nevada State Journal - Reno, Nevada - January 2, 1926
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1926 - Grandstand Crash Injures 235 Persons. Shenandoah Investigating Board Finds Disaster Unavoidable. Woman Killed In Plunge Off Building Top. Police Prevent Panic as News of Accident Spreads. Frenzied Horse Hurts Two In Wild Scramble.
Improvised Beds Secured for Great Number of Victims
Pasadena, Jan 1.-(AP)-A day of roses and joy ended in tragedy for 235 persons who were precipitated into a tangled mass of wreckage when a temporary private grandstand collapsed during the parade of the tournament of roses here today. More than 30 cases of serious injuries were treated in the operating room of the Pasadena hospital and 200 others received treatment. Of these, 100 left after first aid and went their homes.
A few blocks... Read MORE...
Nevada State Journal - Reno, Nevada - January 2, 1926
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1905 January 2 - GREATEST OF SKYSCRAPERS - OPENING OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BUILDING
New York, Jan. 2 - The New York Times was published last night from its new building in Times square, a structure which has been referred to by experts as one of the most notable architectural triumphs of the world. In recognition of this contribution to the architectural beauty of New York, the City Government some time ago named the district from Forty-Second street north for seven blocks along Broadway and Seventh avenue Times square and the subway station in the basement of the building...
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Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
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1882 The Standard Oil Trust (monopoly) is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates.
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1839 January 2 – First photograph of the Moon taken by photographer Louis Daguerre.
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New York, Jan. 2 - The New York Times was published last night from its new building in Times square, a structure which has been referred to by experts as one of the most notable architectural triumphs of the world. In recognition of this contribution to the architectural beauty of New York, the City Government some time ago named the district from Forty-Second street north for seven blocks along Broadway and Seventh avenue Times square and the subway station in the basement of the building...
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Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
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1882 The Standard Oil Trust (monopoly) is secretly created in the United States to control multiple corporations set up by John D. Rockefeller and his associates.
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1839 January 2 – First photograph of the Moon taken by photographer Louis Daguerre.
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1871 Count Chorinsky, who poisoned his wife some time back in Munich, for which he was imprisoned in the fortress of Rosenberg, has gone mad, and has to be kept in a strait-jacket.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1869 A dog recently followed the stage from North Troy to Newport, N. H., and on the way he entered twelve yards and killed a sheep in each.
He barely seized his victims, but them through the throat, and hurried to keep up with the stage.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1869 "Sharpshooter"
An Ansonia, Conn., "sharpshooter" recently fired at a squirrel that was being pursued by his ferret and a $30 dog, and succeeded in killing both dog and ferret and in scaring the squirrel.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1869 A dog recently followed the stage from North Troy to Newport, N. H., and on the way he entered twelve yards and killed a sheep in each.
He barely seized his victims, but them through the throat, and hurried to keep up with the stage.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1869 "Sharpshooter"
An Ansonia, Conn., "sharpshooter" recently fired at a squirrel that was being pursued by his ferret and a $30 dog, and succeeded in killing both dog and ferret and in scaring the squirrel.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1900 Blaze at Greensboro, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C., Jan. 1. - Fire at Greensboro, N. C. yesterday caused losses aggregating nearly $100,000, partly covered by insurance. The fire originated in the elevator shaft of the Hague-McCorkle Dry Goods Company. The losses are as follows: Hague-McCorkle Company $80,000, insurance $55,000; W. J. Clary, loss $12,500, insurance $6,500. The damage to the buildings will aggregate $4,000.
Dallas Morning News
Dallas, Texas
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1899 BIG FIRE IN EXETER. Goodwin Block on Front Street Entirely Destroyed. The Loss to Owners and Tenants Will Reach $29,000.
Exeter, N. H. Jan. 1 - The Goodwin block on Front street was visited by fire early this morning. Loss $28,000 to block and tenants. The occupants of the upper floor barely escaped with their lives, being unable to save anything. The block was owned by Goodwin Bros, who lose $8,000; Dr. A. S. Wetherell $15,000; Mrs. Jennie Bennett, restaurant, $1,000; Goodwin Bros., grocers, $1,500; other tenants $1,500. All insured.
Portsmouth Herald
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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1891 Gas Works Explosion
SHERBROOKE, Que., Jan. 1. - There was a serious explosion a the gas works here late last night. The force of the explosion tore out one side of the building and the structure took fire. Charles Dinsmore, an employe, was found half an hour after the explosion, under a heavy iron door which had been blown some distance. He died from his injuries five minutes after being found.
The Sandusky Register
Sandusky, Ohio
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Charlotte, N. C., Jan. 1. - Fire at Greensboro, N. C. yesterday caused losses aggregating nearly $100,000, partly covered by insurance. The fire originated in the elevator shaft of the Hague-McCorkle Dry Goods Company. The losses are as follows: Hague-McCorkle Company $80,000, insurance $55,000; W. J. Clary, loss $12,500, insurance $6,500. The damage to the buildings will aggregate $4,000.
Dallas Morning News
Dallas, Texas
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1899 BIG FIRE IN EXETER. Goodwin Block on Front Street Entirely Destroyed. The Loss to Owners and Tenants Will Reach $29,000.
Exeter, N. H. Jan. 1 - The Goodwin block on Front street was visited by fire early this morning. Loss $28,000 to block and tenants. The occupants of the upper floor barely escaped with their lives, being unable to save anything. The block was owned by Goodwin Bros, who lose $8,000; Dr. A. S. Wetherell $15,000; Mrs. Jennie Bennett, restaurant, $1,000; Goodwin Bros., grocers, $1,500; other tenants $1,500. All insured.
Portsmouth Herald
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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1891 Gas Works Explosion
SHERBROOKE, Que., Jan. 1. - There was a serious explosion a the gas works here late last night. The force of the explosion tore out one side of the building and the structure took fire. Charles Dinsmore, an employe, was found half an hour after the explosion, under a heavy iron door which had been blown some distance. He died from his injuries five minutes after being found.
The Sandusky Register
Sandusky, Ohio
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America - Did you know?
The lowest point in the Western Hemisphere is Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park. It is 282 feet below sea level.
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New France was born and nurtured in an atmosphere of religious devotion. To the habitant the Church was everything--his school, his counselor, his almsgiver, his newspaper, his philosopher of things present and of things to come. To him it was the...Read MORE...Daily Life in New France (www.chroniclesofamerica.com/ french/ daily_life_in_new_france.htm)
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