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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated August 27, 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 August 27 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
This deadly storm touched down near the intersection of Jefferson and Twentieth Streets, unroofing 21 buildings at the German Protestant Orphan Asylum. The Louisville Daily Courier described the storm as "a whirlwind revolving leftwise." The tornado appears to have travelled in an east-southeasterly direction. Seventeen houses were damaged along Walnut Street from Fifteenth to Seventeenth Streets, a home was severely damaged near the corner of Madison and Thirteenth Streets, and a factory... Read MORE...
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August 27, 1854
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1854 - August 27 - Tornado Kills 18 to 20 people in Louisville church
This deadly storm touched down near the intersection of Jefferson and Twentieth Streets, unroofing 21 buildings at the German Protestant Orphan Asylum. The Louisville Daily Courier described the storm as "a whirlwind revolving leftwise." The tornado appears to have travelled in an east-southeasterly direction. Seventeen houses were damaged along Walnut Street from Fifteenth to Seventeenth Streets, a home was severely damaged near the corner of Madison and Thirteenth Streets, and a factory... Read MORE...
National Weather Service (www.crh.noaa.gov/)
August 27, 1854
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The Ladies' Home Journal
November 1898
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Saratoga County, New York, USA
So Long as Hughes Was on the Ground - Action is Condemned on All Sides.
Special Dispatch to the Enquirer.
Balston Spa, N.Y., August 26. - An incident unparalleled in the history of the state occurred at the Saratoga County Fair today, when Governor Hughes was humiliated in the eyes of thousands of people by the horsemen, who refused to start their horses while the Governor was on the grounds.
The incident, it is believed, will make votes for the Governor should he run again this fall, as ... Read MORE...
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati, Ohio - August 27, 1908
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1908 - INSULTED - Governor of New York - Saratoga County Fair Sports Refuse To Start Their Horses
So Long as Hughes Was on the Ground - Action is Condemned on All Sides.
Special Dispatch to the Enquirer.
Balston Spa, N.Y., August 26. - An incident unparalleled in the history of the state occurred at the Saratoga County Fair today, when Governor Hughes was humiliated in the eyes of thousands of people by the horsemen, who refused to start their horses while the Governor was on the grounds.
The incident, it is believed, will make votes for the Governor should he run again this fall, as ... Read MORE...
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati, Ohio - August 27, 1908
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Elgin, Illinois, USA
Elgin, Ill., Aug. 26 - The death of a driver and his mechanician[sic] when their big racing car turned a somersault going at eighty miles an hour and the injury of scores of spectators when a section of the grandstand collapsed, marked the second day of speed madness and record smashing at the great Elgin national road races to-day.
Crowd Wants Excitement.
One hundred thousand people treated death as a spectacular incident and the sport continued until the finish of the races, with LEN... Read MORE...
The Syracuse Herald - Syracuse, New York - August 27, 1911
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1911 - 2 KILLED IN ELGIN AUTO RACE - GRANDSTAND COLLAPSES
Elgin, Ill., Aug. 26 - The death of a driver and his mechanician[sic] when their big racing car turned a somersault going at eighty miles an hour and the injury of scores of spectators when a section of the grandstand collapsed, marked the second day of speed madness and record smashing at the great Elgin national road races to-day.
Crowd Wants Excitement.
One hundred thousand people treated death as a spectacular incident and the sport continued until the finish of the races, with LEN... Read MORE...
The Syracuse Herald - Syracuse, New York - August 27, 1911
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Imperial Cake
This is a rich cake and a very delicious one. Cream together a pound of the best butter and a pound of white sugar. Then add eight eggs - yolks and whites beaten separately - a pound of raisins, stoned and chopped, one-half pound...Read MORE...
The Willimantic Chronicle, Willimantic, Connecticut, March 9, 1881
Athens, Georgia, USA
Athens, Ga., August 26. - As a result of the flood in the Oconee river the Aichan cotton mills have been forced to close down. The damage to the mill will be about $1,000.
The waterworks plant is also under water, and the damage will reach $1,000.
Four bridges near the city and one in the city limits have been destroyed. The total damage in this vicinity will reach $25,000. No trains have been able to reach here since Monday night. Two miles of track on the Central of Georgia railroad... Read MORE...
The Atlanta Constitution - Atlanta, Georgia - August 27, 1908
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1908 - THE DAMAGE AT ATHENS ESTIMATED AT $25,000
Athens, Ga., August 26. - As a result of the flood in the Oconee river the Aichan cotton mills have been forced to close down. The damage to the mill will be about $1,000.
The waterworks plant is also under water, and the damage will reach $1,000.
Four bridges near the city and one in the city limits have been destroyed. The total damage in this vicinity will reach $25,000. No trains have been able to reach here since Monday night. Two miles of track on the Central of Georgia railroad... Read MORE...
The Atlanta Constitution - Atlanta, Georgia - August 27, 1908
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D. Goff & Sons, Pawtucket, R.I.
The Ladies' Home Journal
September 1898
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Ladies
Never try to outshine your guests in dress. It is vulgar in the extreme. A hostess should be dressed as simply as is consistent with the occasion, wearing, if she will, the richest fabrics, exquisitely made, but avoiding any display of jewels or gay ...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
Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
The Newburyport Herald of the 25th inst. has the following account of the arrival home of the missing and mourned pilot:-
The day of miracles is passed - so it has, and let it go; but so long as Michael Stevens, Jr., shall live, we shall look upon him as one risen from the dead. While we were all lamenting that this worthy man was gone, and the flags had drooped in mourning for the dead - while people were stopping each other at the corners of the street to talk over the matter, and some... Read MORE...
The New York Herald - New York, New York - August 27, 1857
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1857 - Rescue of the Missing Newburyport Pilot.
The Newburyport Herald of the 25th inst. has the following account of the arrival home of the missing and mourned pilot:-
The day of miracles is passed - so it has, and let it go; but so long as Michael Stevens, Jr., shall live, we shall look upon him as one risen from the dead. While we were all lamenting that this worthy man was gone, and the flags had drooped in mourning for the dead - while people were stopping each other at the corners of the street to talk over the matter, and some... Read MORE...
The New York Herald - New York, New York - August 27, 1857
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1870 The funeral of Admiral Farrigut, at Portsmouth, N. H., on the 17th, was attended by a larger concourse of people than ever assembled in that State on a similar occasion.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
August 27, 1870
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1887 Nothing Slow About This Girl.
Celia Forbing, of Kenton, O., was walking through the new court-house at Tiffin with some young friends. Suddenly she stepped up to the marriage record and dared any young man present to take out the papers and make her his. The challenge was accepted by a young man of the party and the know twas tied at Fostoria the same night.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
August 27, 1887
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1901 TURNED HOSE ON STRIKER. This Was the Revenge Non-Union Men Took Upon a Former Comrade.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 26 - Because Thomas Oldecker, a non-union workman in the Crescent Tin Plate Mill, deserted twenty-five of his non-union comrades, who still remain at work, to-day they turned a water hose on him, drenching him thoroughly...
The New York Times
New York, New York
August 27, 1901
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St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
August 27, 1870
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1887 Nothing Slow About This Girl.
Celia Forbing, of Kenton, O., was walking through the new court-house at Tiffin with some young friends. Suddenly she stepped up to the marriage record and dared any young man present to take out the papers and make her his. The challenge was accepted by a young man of the party and the know twas tied at Fostoria the same night.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
August 27, 1887
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1901 TURNED HOSE ON STRIKER. This Was the Revenge Non-Union Men Took Upon a Former Comrade.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 26 - Because Thomas Oldecker, a non-union workman in the Crescent Tin Plate Mill, deserted twenty-five of his non-union comrades, who still remain at work, to-day they turned a water hose on him, drenching him thoroughly...
The New York Times
New York, New York
August 27, 1901
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1846 Cabinet Shop Fire
The cabinet shop of Mr. Dame, in Kittery, near Portsmouth, bridge, was destroyed by fire on the 18th, while the workmen were absent at noon. Loss 5 or $600 - no insurance. The fire was caused by a child of four or five years.
The Farmers' Cabinet
Amherst, New Hampshire
August 27, 1846
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1846 Stage Accident.
The Pittsfield Sun states that a bridge near Williamston broke down on Monday evening, precipitating a stage load of eleven passengers 8 or 9 feet into the river. The coach was turned bottom up in its fall, but no one was killed, though all were considerably injured. Among the passengers were Judge Washburn, of Worcester, Rev. Dr. Prime, of New York, Rev. Dr. Davis, of Westfield, and Rev. Dr. Cooley of Granville, on their way to attend the Commencement exercises at Williams College.
The Farmers' Cabinet
Amherst, New Hampshire
August 27, 1846
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1851 Passing Counterfeit Bills
In the Police Court this afternoon, Solomon T. Dolbear was examined upon a charge of passing two counterfeit ten dollar bills, one on the Farmers' Exchange Bank of Gloucester, and the other on the Smithfield Exchange Bank of Greenville, R. I. He was held for trial and on default of bail of $2000?, was committed.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
August 27, 1851
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The cabinet shop of Mr. Dame, in Kittery, near Portsmouth, bridge, was destroyed by fire on the 18th, while the workmen were absent at noon. Loss 5 or $600 - no insurance. The fire was caused by a child of four or five years.
The Farmers' Cabinet
Amherst, New Hampshire
August 27, 1846
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1846 Stage Accident.
The Pittsfield Sun states that a bridge near Williamston broke down on Monday evening, precipitating a stage load of eleven passengers 8 or 9 feet into the river. The coach was turned bottom up in its fall, but no one was killed, though all were considerably injured. Among the passengers were Judge Washburn, of Worcester, Rev. Dr. Prime, of New York, Rev. Dr. Davis, of Westfield, and Rev. Dr. Cooley of Granville, on their way to attend the Commencement exercises at Williams College.
The Farmers' Cabinet
Amherst, New Hampshire
August 27, 1846
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1851 Passing Counterfeit Bills
In the Police Court this afternoon, Solomon T. Dolbear was examined upon a charge of passing two counterfeit ten dollar bills, one on the Farmers' Exchange Bank of Gloucester, and the other on the Smithfield Exchange Bank of Greenville, R. I. He was held for trial and on default of bail of $2000?, was committed.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
August 27, 1851
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America - Did you know?
America’s oldest airport is located in Maryland. It was founded by the Wright brothers in 1909.
Quebec - Did you know?
Tourtière is a traditional Quebecois meat pie. The filling varies from region to region, but it often involves minced pork, beef, or wild game.
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St. Michael's College
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The Ladies' Home Journal
December 1898
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