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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated February 15, 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 15 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
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Fall River, Mass., Feb. 13. - News has reached this city that a bad accident occurred on the Old Colony railway, at Asoonet Station. The accident was due to the washing out of a culvert by the heavy rain that has prevailed in this section for the past twenty-four hours.
The train consisted of an engine and twenty-five or thirty coal cars. The only death reported is that of the fireman, who was buried beneath the mass of debris. The engineer and other train men are reported to have escaped... Read MORE...
Newark Daily Advocate - Ohio - February 15, 1886
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1886 - RAILROAD ACCIDENT. A WASHED-OUT CULVERT CAUSES DEATH AND DESTRUCTION.
Fall River, Mass., Feb. 13. - News has reached this city that a bad accident occurred on the Old Colony railway, at Asoonet Station. The accident was due to the washing out of a culvert by the heavy rain that has prevailed in this section for the past twenty-four hours.
The train consisted of an engine and twenty-five or thirty coal cars. The only death reported is that of the fireman, who was buried beneath the mass of debris. The engineer and other train men are reported to have escaped... Read MORE...
Newark Daily Advocate - Ohio - February 15, 1886
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Provo, Utah, USA
Provo (UPI) - Wreckage of a light plane carrying Chicago Cubs star KEN HUBBS and a companion was found today on nearby Utah Lake.
Search officials said the new red and white, single-engine Cessna 172 owned and piloted by the second baseman crashed, apparently a few minutes after takeoff two days ago, a quarter mile south of Bird Island. HUBBS had taken off from Provo Airport in bad flying weather for a flight to Morrow Field near Colton, Calif.
A search plane spotted an object in the lake ... Read MORE...
The Ogden Standard-Examiner - Ogden, Utah - February 15, 1964
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1964 - PLANE DOWN; BASEBALL STAR ABOARD.
Provo (UPI) - Wreckage of a light plane carrying Chicago Cubs star KEN HUBBS and a companion was found today on nearby Utah Lake.
Search officials said the new red and white, single-engine Cessna 172 owned and piloted by the second baseman crashed, apparently a few minutes after takeoff two days ago, a quarter mile south of Bird Island. HUBBS had taken off from Provo Airport in bad flying weather for a flight to Morrow Field near Colton, Calif.
A search plane spotted an object in the lake ... Read MORE...
The Ogden Standard-Examiner - Ogden, Utah - February 15, 1964
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (York)
THE CARELESS HANDLING OF LAMPS CAUSES A HEAVY LOSS.
Toronto, February, 14. - Toronto university was totally destroyed by fire tonight. The loss is $500,000. Preparations had been made for the annual conversazione, at which 2,000 persons were expected to be present and it was just before the guests commenced to arrive at 7 o'clock, that the fire broke out. The building was not supplied with enough gas jets so that on any special occasion it was necessary to light up with lamps. Two men were... Read MORE...
The Atlanta Constitution - Atlanta, Georgia - February 15, 1890
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1890 - TORONTO UNIVERSITY DESTROYED.
THE CARELESS HANDLING OF LAMPS CAUSES A HEAVY LOSS.
Toronto, February, 14. - Toronto university was totally destroyed by fire tonight. The loss is $500,000. Preparations had been made for the annual conversazione, at which 2,000 persons were expected to be present and it was just before the guests commenced to arrive at 7 o'clock, that the fire broke out. The building was not supplied with enough gas jets so that on any special occasion it was necessary to light up with lamps. Two men were... Read MORE...
The Atlanta Constitution - Atlanta, Georgia - February 15, 1890
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1936 February 15, 1936 - The temperature at Parshall ND plunged to 60 degrees below zero to establish a state record.
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1895 February 15, 1895 - Nine inches of snow blanketed New Orleans LA.
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1895 February 15, 1895 - Houston TX received 22 inches of snow.
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1895 February 15, 1895 - Nine inches of snow blanketed New Orleans LA.
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1895 February 15, 1895 - Houston TX received 22 inches of snow.
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1851 February 15 – In Boston, Massachusetts, members of the anti-slavery Boston Vigilance Committee rescue fugitive slave Shadrach Minkins from a courtroom following his arrest by U.S. marshals.
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1858 Burning of a Church.
BALTIMORE, Monday, Feb. 15. - St. Ann's Episcopal Church, at Annapolis, was destroyed by fire last night. It was one of the oldest churches in the State. The fire caught from one of the pues [sic].
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1904 BAD FIRE IN CONNECTICUT. TOWN HALL OF MERIDEN DESTROYED AND SIX FIREMEN HURT.
Meriden, Conn., Feb. 15. - For eight hours Sunday firemen fought a fire which finally caused the complete destruction of the town hall and injuries to six men of the fire department. The loss is about $130,000, of which amount about $125,000 falls upon the town. The fire caught, it is believed, from crossed electric wires. None of the firemen were seriously injured.
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1858 Burning of a Church.
BALTIMORE, Monday, Feb. 15. - St. Ann's Episcopal Church, at Annapolis, was destroyed by fire last night. It was one of the oldest churches in the State. The fire caught from one of the pues [sic].
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New York, New York
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1904 BAD FIRE IN CONNECTICUT. TOWN HALL OF MERIDEN DESTROYED AND SIX FIREMEN HURT.
Meriden, Conn., Feb. 15. - For eight hours Sunday firemen fought a fire which finally caused the complete destruction of the town hall and injuries to six men of the fire department. The loss is about $130,000, of which amount about $125,000 falls upon the town. The fire caught, it is believed, from crossed electric wires. None of the firemen were seriously injured.
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Observation of foreign travelers to America: "Why is bread in the USA so sweet? Sandwich bread, hamburger buns, taste like cake but Americans have no idea what you're talking about because they're used to it... American bread is awful. I swear, all...Read MORE...thoughtcatalog.com
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In Quebec, it's considered bad form to ask for a martini or scotch before dinner — French Canadians consider them "palate numbing." Typical before-dinner drinks include Pernod, kir, champagne, and vermouth. Cognac, Grand Marnier and/ or other...Read MORE...ediplomat.com
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