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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated August 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 August 6 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Greensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Greensburg, Pa., Aug. 6 - (UP) - A Great Eastern Lines bus, thrown out of control by a tire blowout, crashed off the Lincoln Highway east of here yesterday and injured its driver and 13 passengers.
The coach tore down telegraph poles and signboards before it came to a stop in an open field. It was bound from the east to Pittsburgh and western points.
Driver EDWARD SPAIN, Cleveland, and the passengers were taken to Westmoreland Hospital here, all suffering minor injuries.
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Daily Republican - Monongahela, Pennsylvania - August 6, 1936
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1936 - BLOWOUT CAUSES BUS TO CRASH.
Greensburg, Pa., Aug. 6 - (UP) - A Great Eastern Lines bus, thrown out of control by a tire blowout, crashed off the Lincoln Highway east of here yesterday and injured its driver and 13 passengers.
The coach tore down telegraph poles and signboards before it came to a stop in an open field. It was bound from the east to Pittsburgh and western points.
Driver EDWARD SPAIN, Cleveland, and the passengers were taken to Westmoreland Hospital here, all suffering minor injuries.
The injured... Read MORE...
Daily Republican - Monongahela, Pennsylvania - August 6, 1936
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Michigan City, Indiana, USA
Michigan City, Ind., July 29. - At 11 o'clock Wednesday morning three men went into the oil house of the Michigan Sash & Blind company's factory bearing a lighted lantern. A quantity of benzine was stored in the oil house. Gas generated by the benzine ignited from the lantern, and a terrific explosion occurred.
The list of casualties follows:
Killed -- JAMES BOWMAN.
Injured -- JOHN RAY, fireman, overcome by the heat, will recover.
LOUIS SCHWARTZ, burned on body, arms, face and head,... Read MORE...
Iowa Postal Card - Fayette, Iowa - August 6, 1897
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1897 - FLAMES DO BAD WORK.
Michigan City, Ind., July 29. - At 11 o'clock Wednesday morning three men went into the oil house of the Michigan Sash & Blind company's factory bearing a lighted lantern. A quantity of benzine was stored in the oil house. Gas generated by the benzine ignited from the lantern, and a terrific explosion occurred.
The list of casualties follows:
Killed -- JAMES BOWMAN.
Injured -- JOHN RAY, fireman, overcome by the heat, will recover.
LOUIS SCHWARTZ, burned on body, arms, face and head,... Read MORE...
Iowa Postal Card - Fayette, Iowa - August 6, 1897
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Churches Partially Unroofed and Windows Broken.
Ottawa, Aug. 6. - A cyclone struck Ottawa at 6 o'clock last night and left thousands of dollars of damage in its wake.
The day was very hot and towards 6 o'clock a funnel shaped cloud swooped over the city with awful force accompanied by a torrential rain. Awnings were twisted into every shape and driven through plate glass windows, many hurled dollars worth of glass being broken into fragments and much damage being done to goods in... Read MORE...
St. Albans Daily Messenger - St. Albans, Vermont - August 6, 1906
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1906 - CYCLONE STRIKES OTTAWA.
Churches Partially Unroofed and Windows Broken.
Ottawa, Aug. 6. - A cyclone struck Ottawa at 6 o'clock last night and left thousands of dollars of damage in its wake.
The day was very hot and towards 6 o'clock a funnel shaped cloud swooped over the city with awful force accompanied by a torrential rain. Awnings were twisted into every shape and driven through plate glass windows, many hurled dollars worth of glass being broken into fragments and much damage being done to goods in... Read MORE...
St. Albans Daily Messenger - St. Albans, Vermont - August 6, 1906
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Potato Salad
Take some cold boiled potatoes and slice very thin; add to them three hard-boiled eggs, also sliced thin; chop one small fresh onion. In a glass bowl or salad dish put a layer of potatoes, then a layer of eggs, and sprinkle over them ...Read MORE...
The Willimantic Chronicle, Willimantic, Connecticut, March 29, 1881
1844 FRIGHTFUL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
We learn from the Philadelphia Gazette of Saturday that the bridge on the Reading Railroad over Mill Creek near Manayunk, gave way on Friday morning as an upward train of thirty-five burden cars were passing it, followed by a complete wreck of the greater portion of the bridge and the almost total destruction of the cars, which fell through the bridge into the stream and road below. The locomotive had cleared the bridge within a few yards when the engineer discovered by its trembling motion...
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Racine, Wisconsin
August 6, 1844
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1868 Destruction of a Government Building by Fire at Augusta, Me.
AUGUSTA, Me., Wednesday, Aug. 5. A building, one hundred and thirty feet long, situated on the United States Arsenal grounds, used as a stable, wood house and hospital, was destroyed this morning by fire. The Government lost a large quantity of wood, two horses, harness, farm tools, hay and a fire engine. Major Gilbreath lost a valuable horse. The loss is estimated at $5,000, and it is suppose to be this work of an incendiary. This is the second fire on the grounds within a month.
The New York Times
New York, New York
August 6, 1868
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1876 Masonic Temple?
Two Newport, Rhode Island, antiquaries have been working away at the Old Stone null in hopes of finding a new theory. They are of opinion that it was built by Norse Freemasons as a Masonic Temple, with the symbolic seven pillars. One of their reasons is that the windows are in the east, south and west, and not in the north side at all.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer
Cincinnati, Ohio
August 6, 1876
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We learn from the Philadelphia Gazette of Saturday that the bridge on the Reading Railroad over Mill Creek near Manayunk, gave way on Friday morning as an upward train of thirty-five burden cars were passing it, followed by a complete wreck of the greater portion of the bridge and the almost total destruction of the cars, which fell through the bridge into the stream and road below. The locomotive had cleared the bridge within a few yards when the engineer discovered by its trembling motion...
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Racine Advocate
Racine, Wisconsin
August 6, 1844
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1868 Destruction of a Government Building by Fire at Augusta, Me.
AUGUSTA, Me., Wednesday, Aug. 5. A building, one hundred and thirty feet long, situated on the United States Arsenal grounds, used as a stable, wood house and hospital, was destroyed this morning by fire. The Government lost a large quantity of wood, two horses, harness, farm tools, hay and a fire engine. Major Gilbreath lost a valuable horse. The loss is estimated at $5,000, and it is suppose to be this work of an incendiary. This is the second fire on the grounds within a month.
The New York Times
New York, New York
August 6, 1868
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1876 Masonic Temple?
Two Newport, Rhode Island, antiquaries have been working away at the Old Stone null in hopes of finding a new theory. They are of opinion that it was built by Norse Freemasons as a Masonic Temple, with the symbolic seven pillars. One of their reasons is that the windows are in the east, south and west, and not in the north side at all.
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Cincinnati Daily Enquirer
Cincinnati, Ohio
August 6, 1876
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1867 Argued to Death
While a young clerk in the Dexter line company, at Smithfield, Rhode Island, named George Steward, and an elderly man named Lemuel Alexander, were engaged in an angry scuffle on Sunday of last week, the latter suddenly expired from some internal rupture.
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Albany Evening Journal
Albany, New York
August 6, 1867
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While a young clerk in the Dexter line company, at Smithfield, Rhode Island, named George Steward, and an elderly man named Lemuel Alexander, were engaged in an angry scuffle on Sunday of last week, the latter suddenly expired from some internal rupture.
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Albany Evening Journal
Albany, New York
August 6, 1867
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America - Did you know?
February 3, 1870 - Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution is ratified, giving blacks the right to vote.
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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