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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated December 22, 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 December 22 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Amarillo, Texas, USA
AMARILLO, Texas, (AP) -- Fire destroyed a theater here Tuesday and routed 10 guests in an adjoining second-floor hotel.
Firemen said the blaze apparently smouldered for hours before flames burst through the roof of the Capitol Theater, one of Amarillo's oldest.
The roof collapsed and spread the blaze to the seats below.
There were no reported injuries.
An Amarillo newsboy reported the fire at 4:19 a.m. It was out of control before fire companies arrived.
Guests in the hotel said... Read MORE...
Dallas Morning News - Dallas, Texas - December 22, 1954
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1954 - Fire at Amarillo Destroys Theater, Routs Hotel Guests.
AMARILLO, Texas, (AP) -- Fire destroyed a theater here Tuesday and routed 10 guests in an adjoining second-floor hotel.
Firemen said the blaze apparently smouldered for hours before flames burst through the roof of the Capitol Theater, one of Amarillo's oldest.
The roof collapsed and spread the blaze to the seats below.
There were no reported injuries.
An Amarillo newsboy reported the fire at 4:19 a.m. It was out of control before fire companies arrived.
Guests in the hotel said... Read MORE...
Dallas Morning News - Dallas, Texas - December 22, 1954
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1954 - NO SCRAMBLING - Eggs Taken Out Safely During Fire.
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IRVING, Texas. - Workmen carted out 28 cases - or 840 dozen - eggs without scrambling a one Tuesday when fire broke out in the candling house of the Johnson Poultry Company on Pecan Road.
County Fire Marshal Hal Hood said the fire apparently resulted from a cigarette or match thrown in a trash pile outside the building.
Damage was estimated at $800. He said about $500 damage was to the building and the remainder to machinery and paper egg cartons inside. He... Read MORE...
Dallas Morning News - Dallas, Texas - December 22, 1954
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New Milford, Connecticut, USA
NEW MILFORD, Conn., Dec. 21. - Fire to-day in Ingleside School, a large and fashionable seminary for girls, conducted by Mrs. William D. Black, caused damage estimated at $40,000.
The servants were the only persons in the building when the fire broke out, the students and instructors of the seminary being away on their Christmas vacations. Mrs. Black, who conducts the school, was in New York. Over 100 students are registered at the school, and the damage to the articles in their rooms cannot ... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - December 22, 1902
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1902 - FIRE AT INGLESIDE SCHOOL.
NEW MILFORD, Conn., Dec. 21. - Fire to-day in Ingleside School, a large and fashionable seminary for girls, conducted by Mrs. William D. Black, caused damage estimated at $40,000.
The servants were the only persons in the building when the fire broke out, the students and instructors of the seminary being away on their Christmas vacations. Mrs. Black, who conducts the school, was in New York. Over 100 students are registered at the school, and the damage to the articles in their rooms cannot ... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - December 22, 1902
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Danbury, Connecticut, USA
DANBURY, Conn., Dec. 21. - A fire bug got in some effective work here Saturday night and Sunday morning, kindling two extensive fires. The first destroyed the lumber yard of Osborne Brothers at White and Canal Streets and six loaded freight cars on a siding of the Housatonic Road adjoining, and partly destroyed the Housatonic freight house. Osborne Brothers lose $26,000 and the Housatonic Railway Company about $10,000.
The second fire occurred at 2 o'clock this morning and totally destroyed... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - December 22, 1890
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1890 - FIRE BUGS IN DANBURY. TWO BIG CONFLAGRATIONS STARTED IN ONE NIGHT.
DANBURY, Conn., Dec. 21. - A fire bug got in some effective work here Saturday night and Sunday morning, kindling two extensive fires. The first destroyed the lumber yard of Osborne Brothers at White and Canal Streets and six loaded freight cars on a siding of the Housatonic Road adjoining, and partly destroyed the Housatonic freight house. Osborne Brothers lose $26,000 and the Housatonic Railway Company about $10,000.
The second fire occurred at 2 o'clock this morning and totally destroyed... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - December 22, 1890
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Medford, Massachusetts, USA
Medford, Mass., Dec. 21. - A Medford-bound electric car, leaving Boston at 6 o'clock, ran into an inward-bound car that left Medford Square at 6:30 this morning. There was a dense fog prevailing at the time. The cars came together with a crash that demolished the fronts of both.
The following were injured:
BUNNELL, WILLIAM H., aged thirty-five; right leg broken and body bruised.
BUTTKIN, LOUIS H., bruised and cut.
CARLSON, THOMAS H., compound fracture of the right ankle; injured... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - December 22, 1895
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1895 - TROLLEY CARS CAME TOGETHER. SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT NEAR BOSTON.
Medford, Mass., Dec. 21. - A Medford-bound electric car, leaving Boston at 6 o'clock, ran into an inward-bound car that left Medford Square at 6:30 this morning. There was a dense fog prevailing at the time. The cars came together with a crash that demolished the fronts of both.
The following were injured:
BUNNELL, WILLIAM H., aged thirty-five; right leg broken and body bruised.
BUTTKIN, LOUIS H., bruised and cut.
CARLSON, THOMAS H., compound fracture of the right ankle; injured... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - December 22, 1895
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America - Did you know?
1831 - William Lloyd Garrison begins publishing the Liberator, a weekly paper that advocates the complete abolition of slavery. He becomes one of the most famous figures in the abolitionist movement.
Quebec - Did you know?
In Quebec, kissing on the cheeks in the French manner is quite common. When close friends and family meet in Quebec, they use first names and kiss both cheeks.
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