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 April 29, 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 29 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Taunton, Massachusetts, USA (East Taunton)
Clough, the murderer, was executed in the jail yard at Taunton yesterday forenoon. The New Bedford Standard says: At 11 o'clock, the religious services having been completed, the prisoner was taken from his cell to the place of execution. He walked with a firm step and ascended the stairs to the scaffold with a quick and lively movement. As he turned his head after arriving at the platform, he recognized a prisoner looking out of the cell at an upper window in the jail, and smiled and bowed to... Read MORE...
Boston Evening Transcript - Boston, Massachusetts - April 29, 1851
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1851 - Execution of Clough
Clough, the murderer, was executed in the jail yard at Taunton yesterday forenoon. The New Bedford Standard says: At 11 o'clock, the religious services having been completed, the prisoner was taken from his cell to the place of execution. He walked with a firm step and ascended the stairs to the scaffold with a quick and lively movement. As he turned his head after arriving at the platform, he recognized a prisoner looking out of the cell at an upper window in the jail, and smiled and bowed to... Read MORE...
Boston Evening Transcript - Boston, Massachusetts - April 29, 1851
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Jamaica, New York, USA
New York, April 23. - A horrible accident is reported on the Long Island Railroad. The train which left Hunter's Point at 10 o'clock this morning, when about one mile east of Jamaica, ran off the track when going at the rate of twenty miles an hour. Six passengers were instantly killed, fifteen others seriously injured, two or three mortally. Every person in the rear car was either killed or injured.
Among the killed were two women and an infant. The cause of the accident was a broken rail.... Read MORE...
Eau Claire Weekly Free Press - Eau Claire, Wisconsin - April 29, 1869
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1869 - RAILROAD DISASTER. TERRIBLE ACCIDENT ON THE LONG ISLAND RAILROAD - SIX PERSONS KILLED AND FIFTEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.
New York, April 23. - A horrible accident is reported on the Long Island Railroad. The train which left Hunter's Point at 10 o'clock this morning, when about one mile east of Jamaica, ran off the track when going at the rate of twenty miles an hour. Six passengers were instantly killed, fifteen others seriously injured, two or three mortally. Every person in the rear car was either killed or injured.
Among the killed were two women and an infant. The cause of the accident was a broken rail.... Read MORE...
Eau Claire Weekly Free Press - Eau Claire, Wisconsin - April 29, 1869
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1896 - April 29 - CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT. UTLEY, J. - TUESDAY, APRIL 28.
The greater portion of Tuesday's session was taken up with the continued case of Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., of Sutton, charged with the shooting of Albert Baker, Feb. 22.
Charles M. Thayer, Esq., appeared for the prosecution and F. L. Brown, Esq. of Brown & Hopkins, for the defendant.
Mr. Thayer stated that the government proposed to show that Mrs. Baker, mother of the complainant, went to the mill on the day of the shooting, and was attacked by the defendant. The complainant went to the... Read MORE...
Worcester Daily Spy - Worcester, Massachusetts - April 29, 1896
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Moonshine
This dessert combines a pretty appearance with palatable flavor, and is a good substitute for ice cream. Beat the white of six eggs in a broad plate to a very stiff froth, then add gradually six tablespoons of powdered sugar, beating...Read MORE...
The Willimantic Chronicle, Willimantic, Connecticut, July 26, 1882
1905 - DEATH IS MET IN MINE EXPLOSION. A TERRIBLE DISASTER OCCURS NEAR DUBOIS, PA. A DOZEN MEN ARE KILLED.
ONLY ONE IS INJURED, BUT HE MAY DIE - OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION WILL BE REQUIRED TO DETERMINE CAUSE.
Dubois, Pa., April 29. - The mine disaster that occurred at Eleanora shaft Thursday night is the worst that has taken place in this region since 1896, when 12 men were killed in the Berwind-White shaft, near this city. Twelve were killed and one had both legs and both arms broken. He will probably die. The explosion, occurred at 9:35, but for some unaccountable reason word was not set to... Read MORE...
Logansport Reporter - Logansport, Indiana - April 29, 1905
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Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
One boy was killed, another had his right leg broken and several persons received scratches and bruises when a grandstand on the St. John's baseball grounds, at Seeman Avenue and Larch Street, Jersey City, caved in yesterday afternoon.
The boy killed was RUSSEL NIELSON, of No. 270 Van Winkle Street. ALEXANDER POPPEWESKI, of No. 1012 Newark Avenue, had his leg broken.
The grandstand was constructed on Saturday afternoon. Work on it was rushed so that seating capacity would be in readiness... Read MORE...
New York Tribune - New York, New York - April 29, 1907
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1907 - GRAND STAND CAVES IN. ONE KILLED AND MANY HURT AT JERSEY CITY BASEBALL GAME.
One boy was killed, another had his right leg broken and several persons received scratches and bruises when a grandstand on the St. John's baseball grounds, at Seeman Avenue and Larch Street, Jersey City, caved in yesterday afternoon.
The boy killed was RUSSEL NIELSON, of No. 270 Van Winkle Street. ALEXANDER POPPEWESKI, of No. 1012 Newark Avenue, had his leg broken.
The grandstand was constructed on Saturday afternoon. Work on it was rushed so that seating capacity would be in readiness... Read MORE...
New York Tribune - New York, New York - April 29, 1907
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Ladies
Avoid making any noise in eating, even if each meal is eaten in solitary state. It is a disgusting habit, and one not easily cured if once contracted, to make any noise with the lips when...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
Lansing, Michigan, USA
Lansing, Mich., April 29 - Four men are dead as the result of a fire that destroyed the Bryan block on Michigan avenue, this city, last night. The dead are:
JEROME STILES.
JOHN VOLLIN.
RANSOM DINGMAN.
JOHN ROY.
All were laborers who occupied rooms in the hotel on the upper floors of the building. STILES fell from a window on the top floor, where he was waiting for rescuers to reach him. He died at five o'clock this morning as a result of the frightful burns and injuries which he received.... Read MORE...
The Newark Advocate - Newark, Ohio - April 29, 1904
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1904 - FOUR DEAD AS THE RESULT OF A HOTEL FIRE IN LANSING, MICHIGAN, ON THURSDAY NIGHT.
Lansing, Mich., April 29 - Four men are dead as the result of a fire that destroyed the Bryan block on Michigan avenue, this city, last night. The dead are:
JEROME STILES.
JOHN VOLLIN.
RANSOM DINGMAN.
JOHN ROY.
All were laborers who occupied rooms in the hotel on the upper floors of the building. STILES fell from a window on the top floor, where he was waiting for rescuers to reach him. He died at five o'clock this morning as a result of the frightful burns and injuries which he received.... Read MORE...
The Newark Advocate - Newark, Ohio - April 29, 1904
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Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Ala., April 28. - By the collapse of the framework of the main building of the Dimmick Pipe and Foundry Company, in course of construction at North Birmingham, this morning, two men are dead and eleven injured, at least two of whom will die.
The dead are: JAMES McWHORTER and DAVIS WHITE. The injured are: WILLIAM McWHORTER, head crushed and internally injured, will die; D. O. PATILLO, fractured jaw and concussion of brain, will probably die; HOMER BROWN, K. P. WALKER, JOHN OLIVER, ... Read MORE...
Brooklyn Eagle - New York, New York - April 29, 1900
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1900 - FALLING BUILDING KILLS TWO. Eleven Others Injured, Two Mortally, in an Accident at Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham, Ala., April 28. - By the collapse of the framework of the main building of the Dimmick Pipe and Foundry Company, in course of construction at North Birmingham, this morning, two men are dead and eleven injured, at least two of whom will die.
The dead are: JAMES McWHORTER and DAVIS WHITE. The injured are: WILLIAM McWHORTER, head crushed and internally injured, will die; D. O. PATILLO, fractured jaw and concussion of brain, will probably die; HOMER BROWN, K. P. WALKER, JOHN OLIVER, ... Read MORE...
Brooklyn Eagle - New York, New York - April 29, 1900
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Palmer, Massachusetts, USA (Bondsville) (Three Rivers)
Palmer, April 29. - Passengers on three sleepers, the diner and a passenger coach on the east-bound Chicago express on the Boston & Albany division of the New York Central railroad were severely shaken up and half a dozen sustained cuts and bruises when a broken rail sent five of the eight cars off the track about a mile west of the station at 8:20 a.m. today. The derailed cars came to a stop leaning against a high ledge which it was thought prevented a more serious accident.
The train was... Read MORE...
Lowell Sun - Lowell, Massachusetts - April 29, 1909
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1909 - CHICAGO EXPRESS. HAD SERIOUS MISHAP AT PALMER TODAY.
Palmer, April 29. - Passengers on three sleepers, the diner and a passenger coach on the east-bound Chicago express on the Boston & Albany division of the New York Central railroad were severely shaken up and half a dozen sustained cuts and bruises when a broken rail sent five of the eight cars off the track about a mile west of the station at 8:20 a.m. today. The derailed cars came to a stop leaning against a high ledge which it was thought prevented a more serious accident.
The train was... Read MORE...
Lowell Sun - Lowell, Massachusetts - April 29, 1909
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1900 TRAPPISTS ARE TO MOVE. Monastery in Nova Scotia to Be Removed to Cumberland in Rhode Island.
St. John, N. B., April 28. - The trappist monastery at Tracadie, N. S., is soon to be removed to a far near Cumberland, R. I., and the farm at Tracadie abandoned. It was established in 1814. It was founded by members after the house in France was broken up by the Emperor, Napoleon. There are twenty-five monks at Tracadie. The discipline is rigorous. Bread and water constitutes their diet, eleven hours a day are spent in prayer, and the members are prohibited from speaking to one another.
Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago, Illinois
April 29, 1900
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1851 Snuff and Longevity
There is now living in the town of Corinth, in this county, a woman who has attained the remarkable age of 112 years. She is a pauper and an inveterate snuff taker, using on a average three boxes full per day with a prospect of continuing to do so for some time yet before her candle of life is snuffed out. Bangor Mercury
Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
April 29, 1851
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1900 TRAPPISTS ARE TO MOVE. Monastery in Nova Scotia to Be Removed to Cumberland in Rhode Island.
St. John, N. B., April 28. - The trappist monastery at Tracadie, N. S., is soon to be removed to a far near Cumberland, R. I., and the farm at Tracadie abandoned. It was established in 1814. It was founded by members after the house in France was broken up by the Emperor, Napoleon. There are twenty-five monks at Tracadie. The discipline is rigorous. Bread and water constitutes their diet, eleven hours a day are spent in prayer, and the members are prohibited from speaking to one another.
Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago, Illinois
April 29, 1900
Visit Cumberland, Rhode Island, USA (Valley Falls) (Ashton) (Cumberland Hill)!
St. John, N. B., April 28. - The trappist monastery at Tracadie, N. S., is soon to be removed to a far near Cumberland, R. I., and the farm at Tracadie abandoned. It was established in 1814. It was founded by members after the house in France was broken up by the Emperor, Napoleon. There are twenty-five monks at Tracadie. The discipline is rigorous. Bread and water constitutes their diet, eleven hours a day are spent in prayer, and the members are prohibited from speaking to one another.
Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago, Illinois
April 29, 1900
Visit Tracadie, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada (Upper Big Tracadie)!
1851 Snuff and Longevity
There is now living in the town of Corinth, in this county, a woman who has attained the remarkable age of 112 years. She is a pauper and an inveterate snuff taker, using on a average three boxes full per day with a prospect of continuing to do so for some time yet before her candle of life is snuffed out. Bangor Mercury
Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
April 29, 1851
Visit Corinth, Maine, USA!
1900 TRAPPISTS ARE TO MOVE. Monastery in Nova Scotia to Be Removed to Cumberland in Rhode Island.
St. John, N. B., April 28. - The trappist monastery at Tracadie, N. S., is soon to be removed to a far near Cumberland, R. I., and the farm at Tracadie abandoned. It was established in 1814. It was founded by members after the house in France was broken up by the Emperor, Napoleon. There are twenty-five monks at Tracadie. The discipline is rigorous. Bread and water constitutes their diet, eleven hours a day are spent in prayer, and the members are prohibited from speaking to one another.
Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago, Illinois
April 29, 1900
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1929 NINE KILLED AT RAILWAY CROSSING IN NEW YORK.
Middletown, N.Y., April 29. - (INS) - Nine persons, all but one of a family of 10, are dead today and the other so seriously injured he may die, as the result of a train-auto crash at a grade crossing last night. The dead: ANTONIO BIANCHI, 42. ROSE BIANCHI, 32, his wife. And their children: LUCY, 16. MARION, 14. MINNIE, 10. GEORGE, 8. LOUISE, 6. ANTOINETTE, 3. HELEN, 8 months. FRANK BIANCHI, 12, another child, was in a serious condition. He may recover.
The Bee
Danville, Virginia
April 29, 1929
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1925 St. ANTOINE-ABBE, Que. - Madame Hubert Brisson, 82, is in the hospital seriously injured as the result of being thrown from her buggy when crashed into by an auto.
The Winnipeg Tribune
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
April 29, 1925
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1909 MODOC EXPRESS WRECKED
SPRINGFIELD, MASS., April 29 - The Modoc Express from the West, on the Boston and Albany, was wrecked today near North Wilbraham, the engine, five coaches and a sleeper going down an embankment. One man is reported kill outright and many injured. A special wrecking train, with doctors and nurses, has been sent from this city. The train left Chicago yesterday on the Lake Shore, passing through Buffalo about midnight and reached Albany about 4 o'clock this morning.
Trenton Evening Times
Trenton, New Jersey
April 29, 1909
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Middletown, N.Y., April 29. - (INS) - Nine persons, all but one of a family of 10, are dead today and the other so seriously injured he may die, as the result of a train-auto crash at a grade crossing last night. The dead: ANTONIO BIANCHI, 42. ROSE BIANCHI, 32, his wife. And their children: LUCY, 16. MARION, 14. MINNIE, 10. GEORGE, 8. LOUISE, 6. ANTOINETTE, 3. HELEN, 8 months. FRANK BIANCHI, 12, another child, was in a serious condition. He may recover.
The Bee
Danville, Virginia
April 29, 1929
Visit Middletown, New York, USA!
1925 St. ANTOINE-ABBE, Que. - Madame Hubert Brisson, 82, is in the hospital seriously injured as the result of being thrown from her buggy when crashed into by an auto.
The Winnipeg Tribune
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
April 29, 1925
Visit Franklin Centre, Québec, Canada (St-Antoine-Abbé) (Starnesborough)!
1909 MODOC EXPRESS WRECKED
SPRINGFIELD, MASS., April 29 - The Modoc Express from the West, on the Boston and Albany, was wrecked today near North Wilbraham, the engine, five coaches and a sleeper going down an embankment. One man is reported kill outright and many injured. A special wrecking train, with doctors and nurses, has been sent from this city. The train left Chicago yesterday on the Lake Shore, passing through Buffalo about midnight and reached Albany about 4 o'clock this morning.
Trenton Evening Times
Trenton, New Jersey
April 29, 1909
Visit Wilbraham, Massachusetts, USA!
1830 Very Large Swan
A large white Swan was shot last week at Longueuil, in the St. Lawrence, which measured eight feet between the extremities of the wings, five feet from the tail to the beak, and weighed between thirty and forty pounds.
Baltimore Gazette and Daily Advertiser
Baltimore, Maryland
April 29, 1830
Visit Longueuil, Québec, Canada (Saint-Antoine-de-Longueuil)!
A large white Swan was shot last week at Longueuil, in the St. Lawrence, which measured eight feet between the extremities of the wings, five feet from the tail to the beak, and weighed between thirty and forty pounds.
Baltimore Gazette and Daily Advertiser
Baltimore, Maryland
April 29, 1830
Visit Longueuil, Québec, Canada (Saint-Antoine-de-Longueuil)!
America - Did you know?
1898 - Spanish-American War: USS Maine is blown up in Havana harbor (Feb. 15), prompting U.S. to declare war on Spain (April 25).
Quebec - Did you know?
During the 17th century, Irish inhabitants of France were sent to Quebec to help populate the area. Historians estimate that about 40% of the population in Quebec is of Irish descent.
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