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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated February 12, 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 February 12 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
West Rutland, Vermont, USA
RUTLAND, Vt., Feb. 11. - One of the worst disasters in the history of marble quarrying occurred at West Rutland a little after 1 o'clock this afternoon in a quarry operated by the Vermont Marble Company, with which Senator Proctor is connected. A great mass of stone fell into the quarry and seven men were instantly killed and a number of others injured. The victims were a gang at work at channeling and taking away refuse, and were all middleaged men.
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The New York Times - New York, New York - February 12, 1893
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1893 - SEVEN KILLED AND MANY INJURED. A DISASTROUS AND FATAL QUARRY ACCIDENT AT WEST RUTLAND.
RUTLAND, Vt., Feb. 11. - One of the worst disasters in the history of marble quarrying occurred at West Rutland a little after 1 o'clock this afternoon in a quarry operated by the Vermont Marble Company, with which Senator Proctor is connected. A great mass of stone fell into the quarry and seven men were instantly killed and a number of others injured. The victims were a gang at work at channeling and taking away refuse, and were all middleaged men.
THE KILLED.
WILLIAM LUKAS, a... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - February 12, 1893
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Dudley, Massachusetts, USA
Dudley, Mass., Feb. 12 (A.P) - An attempt by armed men to steal a $13,000 payroll of the Stevens linen mills was frustrated today because the paymaster and his assistant took a route from a bank to the mills different than that usually taken.
Webster, Dudley and state police started an immediate search for the men, who had been marked in an automobile within 100 feet of the mill offices up to the time the mill officials learned of their presence.
H. Wadsworth Crawford, mill agent, told... Read MORE...
The Barre Daily Times - Barre, Vermont - February 12, 1932
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1932 - Change of Route Saved $13,000 Payroll - Armed Gang Cooled Their Heels At the Wrong Entrance of Mill At Dudley. Mass.
Dudley, Mass., Feb. 12 (A.P) - An attempt by armed men to steal a $13,000 payroll of the Stevens linen mills was frustrated today because the paymaster and his assistant took a route from a bank to the mills different than that usually taken.
Webster, Dudley and state police started an immediate search for the men, who had been marked in an automobile within 100 feet of the mill offices up to the time the mill officials learned of their presence.
H. Wadsworth Crawford, mill agent, told... Read MORE...
The Barre Daily Times - Barre, Vermont - February 12, 1932
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1 batch of your favorite pie crust pastry or ready-made
1½ cups pure maple syrup
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Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Wilmington, Del., Feb. 12. - MICHAEL RYAN, aged 35 years; his wife, MAMIE, aged 25, and their infant, MARY A., aged 4 months, who lived at 233 Connell street, were asphyxiated by illuminating gas. Policeman BECK, who forced an entrance into the house found the victims lying on a bed in the second-story front room, all three cold and stiff in death. On the floor was a gas stove. It was still burning, but the tube fitted so loosely upon the burner at the pipe that gas was escaping plentifully.... Read MORE...
Tyrone Daily Herald - Pennsylvania - February 12, 1907
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1907 - WHOLE FAMILY ASPHYXIATED. MAN, WIFE AND CHILD FOUND DEAD IN WILMINGTON, DEL.
Wilmington, Del., Feb. 12. - MICHAEL RYAN, aged 35 years; his wife, MAMIE, aged 25, and their infant, MARY A., aged 4 months, who lived at 233 Connell street, were asphyxiated by illuminating gas. Policeman BECK, who forced an entrance into the house found the victims lying on a bed in the second-story front room, all three cold and stiff in death. On the floor was a gas stove. It was still burning, but the tube fitted so loosely upon the burner at the pipe that gas was escaping plentifully.... Read MORE...
Tyrone Daily Herald - Pennsylvania - February 12, 1907
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Men
Time is precious, life short, and consequently not a single moment should be lost . Sensible men know how to make the most of time, and put out their whole sum either to interest or pleasure : they are never idle , but continually employed either in ...Read MORE...
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Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA
Chief Electrician Alfred R. Ubanks, USN, for the past six months inspector of government at the Henchel Manufacturing Company, Amesbury, Mass., recently met with a peculiar accident and on the occasion of the celebration of his 42nd birthday. Returning from his woodshed with an arm full of wood logs for an open fire place he slipped on the ice covered pavement and fell to the ground. The sharp edge of one of the logs amputated the right middle finger at the base. He was removed to a civilian... Read MORE...
Portsmouth Herald - Portsmouth, New Hampshire - February 12, 1930
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1930 - MEETS WITH PECULIAR ACCIDENT
Chief Electrician Alfred R. Ubanks, USN, for the past six months inspector of government at the Henchel Manufacturing Company, Amesbury, Mass., recently met with a peculiar accident and on the occasion of the celebration of his 42nd birthday. Returning from his woodshed with an arm full of wood logs for an open fire place he slipped on the ice covered pavement and fell to the ground. The sharp edge of one of the logs amputated the right middle finger at the base. He was removed to a civilian... Read MORE...
Portsmouth Herald - Portsmouth, New Hampshire - February 12, 1930
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1915 February 12 – In Washington, D.C., the first stone of the Lincoln Memorial is put into place.
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1973 February 12 – Ohio becomes the first U.S. state to post distance in metric on signs
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1899 February 12, 1899 - The temperature at Camp Clarke NE plunged to 47 degrees below zero to establish a record for the state.
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1973 February 12 – Ohio becomes the first U.S. state to post distance in metric on signs
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1899 February 12, 1899 - The temperature at Camp Clarke NE plunged to 47 degrees below zero to establish a record for the state.
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1899 February 12, 1899 - The temperature dropped to 22 degrees below zero at Kansas City MO.
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1893 SEVEN KILLED AND MANY INJURED. A DISASTROUS AND FATAL QUARRY ACCIDENT AT WEST RUTLAND.
RUTLAND, Vt., Feb. 11. - One of the worst disasters in the history of marble quarrying occurred at West Rutland a little after 1 o'clock this afternoon in a quarry operated by the Vermont Marble Company, with which Senator Proctor is connected. A great mass or stone fell into the quarry, and seven men were instantly killed and a number of others injured. The victims were a gang at work at channeling and taking away refuse, and were all middle-aged men.
THE KILLED.
WILLIAM LUKAS, a...
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The New York Times
New York, New York
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1892 It is stated that the Washburn and Moen Manufacturing Company, of Worcester, Massachusetts, is making absolutely perfect diamond dies producing copper wire as fine as two one-thousandths of an inch, by a special process.
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1893 SEVEN KILLED AND MANY INJURED. A DISASTROUS AND FATAL QUARRY ACCIDENT AT WEST RUTLAND.
RUTLAND, Vt., Feb. 11. - One of the worst disasters in the history of marble quarrying occurred at West Rutland a little after 1 o'clock this afternoon in a quarry operated by the Vermont Marble Company, with which Senator Proctor is connected. A great mass or stone fell into the quarry, and seven men were instantly killed and a number of others injured. The victims were a gang at work at channeling and taking away refuse, and were all middle-aged men.
THE KILLED.
WILLIAM LUKAS, a...
Read MORE...
The New York Times
New York, New York
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1892 It is stated that the Washburn and Moen Manufacturing Company, of Worcester, Massachusetts, is making absolutely perfect diamond dies producing copper wire as fine as two one-thousandths of an inch, by a special process.
Iron
London, Greater London, England
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1880 Beet Sugar Company
A beet sugar company has been formed at Franklin, Mass., and the machinery is already ordered. The works will be nearly as extensive as those of the Maine Beet Sugar company. A paper called the Sugar Planter has been started at Franklin, devoted to the sugar interests of America. It is stated that there is talk of starting a factory in Aroostook county, Maine.
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New Hampshire Patriot
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A beet sugar company has been formed at Franklin, Mass., and the machinery is already ordered. The works will be nearly as extensive as those of the Maine Beet Sugar company. A paper called the Sugar Planter has been started at Franklin, devoted to the sugar interests of America. It is stated that there is talk of starting a factory in Aroostook county, Maine.
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New Hampshire Patriot
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America - Did you know?
According to a Kiowa Native American legend, Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming was created when seven young girls chased by bears jumped on a low rock and prayed for help. The rock rose, lifting the girls out of reach. The bears then...Read MORE...legendsofamerica.com
Quebec - Did you know?
It’s in Montréal that you can see the highest inclined tower in the world - the Olympic Stadium tower.
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