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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated October 5, 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 October 5 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Arctic) (Natick) (Phenix) (Crompton)
WEST WARWICK, Oct. 5 - Giovanni di Chistofero, a mill weaver, was fatally shot yesterday ad his cousin, Michele di Ciumino as arrested later in Natick by Chief of Police Andrews.
He waived examination before Judge Felix Herbert at a special sesion of the District Court on a charge of manslaughter and was bound over to the grand jury. Bail was fixex at $2000.
A broken watch which was found in the bedroom is believed by police to have been the cause of the quarrel which led to the... Read MORE...
The Evening Times - Pawtucket, Rhode Island - October 5, 1914
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1914 - WEST WARWICK HAS MYSTERY IN KILLING. Italian Dies from Shooting, Cousin Arrested Held for Grand Jury. NO QUARREL IS HEARD.
WEST WARWICK, Oct. 5 - Giovanni di Chistofero, a mill weaver, was fatally shot yesterday ad his cousin, Michele di Ciumino as arrested later in Natick by Chief of Police Andrews.
He waived examination before Judge Felix Herbert at a special sesion of the District Court on a charge of manslaughter and was bound over to the grand jury. Bail was fixex at $2000.
A broken watch which was found in the bedroom is believed by police to have been the cause of the quarrel which led to the... Read MORE...
The Evening Times - Pawtucket, Rhode Island - October 5, 1914
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1892 - October 5 - The Dalton Gang, attempting to rob 2 banks in Coffeyville, Kansas, is shot by the townspeople; only Emmett Dalton, with 23 wounds, survives, to spend 14 years in prison.
On October 5, 1892, the notorious Dalton Gang attempted to carry out a daring bank robbery in Coffeyville, Kansas. Comprised of brothers Bob, Grat, and Emmett Dalton, along with two other accomplices, the gang planned to simultaneously rob two banks in broad daylight. However, their plan quickly unraveled when alert townspeople recognized the disguised outlaws and raised the alarm.
As the gang attempted to flee, a fierce gunfight erupted between them and the townspeople, resulting in a... Read MORE...
October 5, 1892
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Boise, Idaho, USA
Another of the best business blocks of the city was threatened with destruction from a basement fire. It was the Odd Fellow block. A fire was started in some unknown manner in the basement under the Galbraith drug store. The basement was stored with chemicals and had the blaze gained enough headway to have set them off it would have been extremely difficult to save the building. The damage is estimated of [illegible] fully insured.
The fire was discovered by Henry Hart a clerk in the drug... Read MORE...
Idaho Daily Statesman - Boise, Idaho - October 5, 1899
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1899 - BASEMENT FIRE THREATENS THE ODD FELLOWS BLOCK
Another of the best business blocks of the city was threatened with destruction from a basement fire. It was the Odd Fellow block. A fire was started in some unknown manner in the basement under the Galbraith drug store. The basement was stored with chemicals and had the blaze gained enough headway to have set them off it would have been extremely difficult to save the building. The damage is estimated of [illegible] fully insured.
The fire was discovered by Henry Hart a clerk in the drug... Read MORE...
Idaho Daily Statesman - Boise, Idaho - October 5, 1899
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Bradford, Massachusetts, USA*
On Thursday afternoon, T. M. Smith of So. Boston, while adjusting an iron crane at the paper mill, Bradford, fell a distance of several feet, breaking his left leg below the knee. The bone was set by Dr. Clark of this city, and the unfortunate man made as comfortable as possible. He was sent home on the 4 o'clock train, accommodations being provided in a parlor car. Mr. Smith was sent up by the Boston Machine Co. to set up some machinery and the accident was due to his won carelessness and not... Read MORE...
Daily Evening Bulletin - Haverhill, Massachusetts - October 5, 1883
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1883 - BROKEN LEG - Accident at the Paper Mill, Bradford.
On Thursday afternoon, T. M. Smith of So. Boston, while adjusting an iron crane at the paper mill, Bradford, fell a distance of several feet, breaking his left leg below the knee. The bone was set by Dr. Clark of this city, and the unfortunate man made as comfortable as possible. He was sent home on the 4 o'clock train, accommodations being provided in a parlor car. Mr. Smith was sent up by the Boston Machine Co. to set up some machinery and the accident was due to his won carelessness and not... Read MORE...
Daily Evening Bulletin - Haverhill, Massachusetts - October 5, 1883
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
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Turn a bowl on the dish, and put on it regular rings, beginning at the bottom, the following ingredients all minced: anchovies with the bones taken out, the white meat of fowls without the skin, hard boiled eggs, the yelks and whites ...Read MORE...
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1786 October 5 - The famous "Pumpkin Flood" occurred on the Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers. Harrisburg PA reported a river stage of twenty-two feet. The heavy rains culminated a wet season.
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1883 Injured His Eye
While the Georgetown steamer was playing, Henry Mack, who was assisting in holding the nozzle, for a moment had his attentions called off, during which in some way the hose turned bringing the stream of water in his face, inflicting a painful injury upon his left eye. It was feared at first that the sight was destroyed, but it will probably be restored. He was attended by Dr. Roy.
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Haverhill, Massachusetts
October 5, 1883
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1900 STILL A MYSTERY. Jessie Cobb's Murderer and His Motive Are Not Yet Revealed. LEWISTON POLICE ON THE ALERT. Several of Dead Girls Friends In Sabbattus Interviewed. WHERE IS FRED BROOKS?
The veil which covers the crime connected with the Jessie Cobb case, has not yet been raised. There is no longer any doubt but that it was murder, but now the people are interested to know who the murderer was and the motive for committing the crime. It is quite generally known that Miss Cobb had several gentleman friends in Lewiston, and while perhaps suspicion points to no one in particular, there are one or two that the police are anxious to find, and learn what they know about the...
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The Lewiston Daily Sun
Lewiston, Maine
Friday Morning, October 5, 1900
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1883 Injured His Eye
While the Georgetown steamer was playing, Henry Mack, who was assisting in holding the nozzle, for a moment had his attentions called off, during which in some way the hose turned bringing the stream of water in his face, inflicting a painful injury upon his left eye. It was feared at first that the sight was destroyed, but it will probably be restored. He was attended by Dr. Roy.
Daily Evening Bulletin
Haverhill, Massachusetts
October 5, 1883
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1900 STILL A MYSTERY. Jessie Cobb's Murderer and His Motive Are Not Yet Revealed. LEWISTON POLICE ON THE ALERT. Several of Dead Girls Friends In Sabbattus Interviewed. WHERE IS FRED BROOKS?
The veil which covers the crime connected with the Jessie Cobb case, has not yet been raised. There is no longer any doubt but that it was murder, but now the people are interested to know who the murderer was and the motive for committing the crime. It is quite generally known that Miss Cobb had several gentleman friends in Lewiston, and while perhaps suspicion points to no one in particular, there are one or two that the police are anxious to find, and learn what they know about the...
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The Lewiston Daily Sun
Lewiston, Maine
Friday Morning, October 5, 1900
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1883 An Old Lady Burned to Death.
SANDWICH, Mass., Oct. 4.- Mrs. Sally Ransted, widow of the late John Ransted, aged 80, and an invalid, was burned to death today, her clothing taking fire from an open grate. She was alone in the house at the time, and it is supposed that she fell upon the fire during an apoplectic fit.
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Haverhill, Massachusetts
October 5, 1883
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1883 Serious Accident
While the steamers were playing at Washington square, Thursday, Herbert Swett, a lad 15 years of age, in climbing down from the building occupied by W. E. Morse, stove dealer, Merrimac street, had his hand terribly lacerated by coming in contact with a piece of zinc. The zinc had become detached from the water conductor and as the boy was lowering himself down a point entered the palm of his left hand inflicting a fearful wound. He was taken to Dr. Croston's office by Officer Sprague and...
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Haverhill, Massachusetts
October 5, 1883
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SANDWICH, Mass., Oct. 4.- Mrs. Sally Ransted, widow of the late John Ransted, aged 80, and an invalid, was burned to death today, her clothing taking fire from an open grate. She was alone in the house at the time, and it is supposed that she fell upon the fire during an apoplectic fit.
Daily Evening Bulletin
Haverhill, Massachusetts
October 5, 1883
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1883 Serious Accident
While the steamers were playing at Washington square, Thursday, Herbert Swett, a lad 15 years of age, in climbing down from the building occupied by W. E. Morse, stove dealer, Merrimac street, had his hand terribly lacerated by coming in contact with a piece of zinc. The zinc had become detached from the water conductor and as the boy was lowering himself down a point entered the palm of his left hand inflicting a fearful wound. He was taken to Dr. Croston's office by Officer Sprague and...
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Daily Evening Bulletin
Haverhill, Massachusetts
October 5, 1883
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America - Did you know?
Passed by Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote. The 19th amendment guarantees all American women the right to vote.
Quebec - Did you know?
America once invaded Quebec.The Battle of Chateauguay took place on October 26, 1813, during the War of 1812. Although 4,000 Americans attempted to take Montreal, they were repulsed by 1,630 French Canadians. If the Americans had been...Read MORE...
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