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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated January 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 January 6 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Dudley, Massachusetts, USA
Dudley, Mass., Jan. 6 (AP) - Brought under control after a day and night battle in zero weather, flames sputtered today in the ruins of the West Dudley paper mill and left damage estimated by fire officials at $250,000.
Crumbling floors that plunged wood pulp, huge rolls of paper and heavy machinery from the top of the rambling two-story mill kept the firemen at a distance as the roaring flames shot high into the air.
At times more than 100 persons - regular firemen from Dudley and... Read MORE...
The Barre Daily Times - Barre, Vermont - January 6, 1941
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1941 - Paper Mill Destroyed. Loss of $250,000 By Spectacular Fire at West Dudley, Mass.
Dudley, Mass., Jan. 6 (AP) - Brought under control after a day and night battle in zero weather, flames sputtered today in the ruins of the West Dudley paper mill and left damage estimated by fire officials at $250,000.
Crumbling floors that plunged wood pulp, huge rolls of paper and heavy machinery from the top of the rambling two-story mill kept the firemen at a distance as the roaring flames shot high into the air.
At times more than 100 persons - regular firemen from Dudley and... Read MORE...
The Barre Daily Times - Barre, Vermont - January 6, 1941
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Ossining, New York, USA (Sing Sing)
Two of the victims who perished when fire destroyed the Weskora Hotel in Ossining yesterday, were positively identified today as MRS. ELLA FOX, of 624 North Salina Street, Syracuse, and GEORGE E. McKENNA, of Bristol, Conn., who also was known here.
Identification in the case of the woman was first established.
Ossining police told The Herald over the long distance telephone, when a charred letter bearing her name and address was discovered.
HAROLD FOX, her husband, who left Syracuse... Read MORE...
Syracuse Herald - Syracuse, New York - January 6, 1928
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1928 - SYRACUSE WOMAN, BRISTOL MAN IDENTIFIED AS FIRE VICTIMS IN OSSINING HOTEL. HUSBAND CONVINCED WIFE HE THOUGHT WAS VISITING IN NEW YORK WAS BURNED TO DEATH IN HOTEL CONFLAGRATION.
Two of the victims who perished when fire destroyed the Weskora Hotel in Ossining yesterday, were positively identified today as MRS. ELLA FOX, of 624 North Salina Street, Syracuse, and GEORGE E. McKENNA, of Bristol, Conn., who also was known here.
Identification in the case of the woman was first established.
Ossining police told The Herald over the long distance telephone, when a charred letter bearing her name and address was discovered.
HAROLD FOX, her husband, who left Syracuse... Read MORE...
Syracuse Herald - Syracuse, New York - January 6, 1928
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Imperial Cake
This is a rich cake and a very delicious one. Cream together a pound of the best butter and a pound of white sugar. Then add eight eggs - yolks and whites beaten separately - a pound of raisins, stoned and chopped, one-half pound...Read MORE...
The Willimantic Chronicle, Willimantic, Connecticut, March 9, 1881
Lockport, New York, USA
Lockport, N. Y., Jan. 5. - The Hodge Opera house building and the Gargling oil building, adjoining, in this city, were destroyed by fire early this morning. The total loss will amount to fully $150,000. The opera house building was owned by JOHN HODGE and the Gargling-oil building by the Gargling oil Company, JOHN HODGE President. The fire is reported as having originated at about 3 o'clock this morning in the STAATS Saloon, in the basement of the opera house building. An alarm was given soon... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - January 6, 1881
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1881 - LOCKPORT'S LOSS BY FIRE. THE OPERA HOUSE AND ANOTHER BUILDING DESTROYED - LOSS ABOUT $150,000.
Lockport, N. Y., Jan. 5. - The Hodge Opera house building and the Gargling oil building, adjoining, in this city, were destroyed by fire early this morning. The total loss will amount to fully $150,000. The opera house building was owned by JOHN HODGE and the Gargling-oil building by the Gargling oil Company, JOHN HODGE President. The fire is reported as having originated at about 3 o'clock this morning in the STAATS Saloon, in the basement of the opera house building. An alarm was given soon... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - January 6, 1881
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Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, La., Jan. 3. - OPAL O'KELLY, 24, of Carthage, Texas, was burned to death when fire destroyed the two upper floors of the three-story Tullos Hotel in the down-town area here early today.
A score of men and women, guests in the hotel, were aroused from sleep by the fire and narrowly escaped death. Many fled through smoke and flame in their night clothes and left many of their effects. O'KELLY was burned almost beyond recognition.
C. C. SHADOWENS, of DeBerry, Texas, an automobile ... Read MORE...
Statesville Landmark - North Carolina - January 6, 1930
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1930 - ONE HOTEL GUEST BURNED TO DEATH. EXPLOSION HEARD JUST BEFORE BLAZE IS DISCOVERED AT SHREVEPORT, LA.
Shreveport, La., Jan. 3. - OPAL O'KELLY, 24, of Carthage, Texas, was burned to death when fire destroyed the two upper floors of the three-story Tullos Hotel in the down-town area here early today.
A score of men and women, guests in the hotel, were aroused from sleep by the fire and narrowly escaped death. Many fled through smoke and flame in their night clothes and left many of their effects. O'KELLY was burned almost beyond recognition.
C. C. SHADOWENS, of DeBerry, Texas, an automobile ... Read MORE...
Statesville Landmark - North Carolina - January 6, 1930
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Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA
Fire caught on W. A. Garno's boiler and engine house, probably from the furnace, about 9 p. m., Saturday, and an alarm was rung in from Box 37, to which Hose 4 responded so promptly that the damage was confined to burning off the roof of the engine house, a temporary structure, burning the main belt and a smaller belt and ruining one circular saw. Loss about $50; no insurance.
Chief Engineer Kendall has received a note from William A. Garno, extending thanks to the firemen for their service... Read MORE...
The Fitchburg Sentinel - Fitchburg, Massachusetts - January 6, 1893
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1893 - Fire
Fire caught on W. A. Garno's boiler and engine house, probably from the furnace, about 9 p. m., Saturday, and an alarm was rung in from Box 37, to which Hose 4 responded so promptly that the damage was confined to burning off the roof of the engine house, a temporary structure, burning the main belt and a smaller belt and ruining one circular saw. Loss about $50; no insurance.
Chief Engineer Kendall has received a note from William A. Garno, extending thanks to the firemen for their service... Read MORE...
The Fitchburg Sentinel - Fitchburg, Massachusetts - January 6, 1893
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Men
It is extremely indecent to spit, cough, and expectorate, (as it were,) in company, as some hearty fellows are apt to do; and more so, when you have blown your nose, to draw aside and examine the contents of your handkerchief; as if you expected...Read MORE...
Practical Morality, Or, A Guide to Men and Manners... (1813). United Kingdom: J. Walker.
Windsor, Vermont, USA
WINDSOR, Vt., Jan.5. - Elroy Kent was hanged in the State Prison here to-day for the murder of Delia B. Congdon, a deaf mute, in her home in East Wallingford, three and a half years ago. Although the rope broke, and the body fell to the floor, Dr. S. E. McKerven, the prison physician, said he died almost instantly.
The trap was released at 1:18 P. M., when six deputy sheriffs each pushed a button. One of them released the trap.
The statement was issued by Dr. McKerven after the... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - January 6, 1912
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1912 - ROPE BREAKS AT HANGING. Accident Mars Vermont Execution, but Slayer of Girl Died Swiftly.
WINDSOR, Vt., Jan.5. - Elroy Kent was hanged in the State Prison here to-day for the murder of Delia B. Congdon, a deaf mute, in her home in East Wallingford, three and a half years ago. Although the rope broke, and the body fell to the floor, Dr. S. E. McKerven, the prison physician, said he died almost instantly.
The trap was released at 1:18 P. M., when six deputy sheriffs each pushed a button. One of them released the trap.
The statement was issued by Dr. McKerven after the... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - January 6, 1912
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Ansonia, Connecticut, USA
Four Cars Derailed on the Naugatuck Division and Line Blocked.
Ansonia, Jan. 6. - Because a rod dropped from a freight car on the Naugatuck division, four cars were derailed, a rail broken and torn up, and the main line blocked for nearly an hour yesterday morning.
The train was a freight bound from Bridgeport. Engineer Sherman was at the throttle and Conductor Colgan was in charge. There were 23 cars in the train, many of them empty, and it was getting under full headway.
A connecting ... Read MORE...
The New Haven Evening Register - New Haven, Connecticut - January 6, 1900
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1900 - ANSONIA FREIGHT WRECK.
Four Cars Derailed on the Naugatuck Division and Line Blocked.
Ansonia, Jan. 6. - Because a rod dropped from a freight car on the Naugatuck division, four cars were derailed, a rail broken and torn up, and the main line blocked for nearly an hour yesterday morning.
The train was a freight bound from Bridgeport. Engineer Sherman was at the throttle and Conductor Colgan was in charge. There were 23 cars in the train, many of them empty, and it was getting under full headway.
A connecting ... Read MORE...
The New Haven Evening Register - New Haven, Connecticut - January 6, 1900
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Northfield, Massachusetts, USA
Crossley Hall Is Burned at a Loss of $100,000 - Students Lose Effects.
EAST NORTHFIELD, Mass., Jan. 5 - Fire originating in the basement, supposedly from spontaneous combustion among some rags, to-day destroyed Crossley Hall, one of the oldest dormitories of the Mount Hermon School for Boys. The building was of brick, four stories in height, and accommodated 100 students. Most of them had not returned from the Christmas vacation, and the few persons in the building when the fire was... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - January 6, 1911
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1911 - FIRE AT MOODY SCHOOL.
Crossley Hall Is Burned at a Loss of $100,000 - Students Lose Effects.
EAST NORTHFIELD, Mass., Jan. 5 - Fire originating in the basement, supposedly from spontaneous combustion among some rags, to-day destroyed Crossley Hall, one of the oldest dormitories of the Mount Hermon School for Boys. The building was of brick, four stories in height, and accommodated 100 students. Most of them had not returned from the Christmas vacation, and the few persons in the building when the fire was... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - January 6, 1911
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Westfield, Massachusetts, USA (Wyben)
Westfield, Mass., Jan. 6. - (AP) - The death toll of the fire that destroyed the Van Deusen inn last night was definitely set at seven this morning, with no known missing and one person in critical condition in Noble hospital.
An investigation of the fire was begun for the state on orders of State Fire Marshal STEPHEN C. HARRITY, who sent word later in the morning that he would come here immediately, to take personal charge. The investigation was begun by Chief Inspector GEORGE O. MANSFIELD, ... Read MORE...
North Adams Transcript - North Adams, Massachusetts - January 6, 1936
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1936 - WESTFIELD HOTEL FIRE RESULTS IN 7 DEATHS. VAN DEUSEN INN DESTROYED BY BLAZE, CAUSE OF WHICH IS NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION BY STATE AUTHORITIES - IN ADDITION TO KNOWN DEAD, ANOTHER IS CRITICALLY BURNED.
Westfield, Mass., Jan. 6. - (AP) - The death toll of the fire that destroyed the Van Deusen inn last night was definitely set at seven this morning, with no known missing and one person in critical condition in Noble hospital.
An investigation of the fire was begun for the state on orders of State Fire Marshal STEPHEN C. HARRITY, who sent word later in the morning that he would come here immediately, to take personal charge. The investigation was begun by Chief Inspector GEORGE O. MANSFIELD, ... Read MORE...
North Adams Transcript - North Adams, Massachusetts - January 6, 1936
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1905 January 6 - BIG FIRE IN SPRINGFIELD - THE CITY HALL DESTROYED; LOSS, $50,000
Springfield, Mass., Jan. 6 - Springfield's City hall, valued at more than $30,000, was destroyed by fire in less than an hour today. The fire was discovered in the assembly hall at 12.45 by employees of a food fair being held in the hall. There were probably fifty people in the building and the flames spread so rapidly that there were many narrow escapes, but it is believe all got out. Across a narrow street is the police station and court room. This took fire several times, but was only...
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Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
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1890 Money meltdown
Antone Fratus of Provincetown selected his pillow as a safe place for keeping money and there deposited $300 in an envelope. His two-year-old child found the envelope and shoved it through an open grate into the fire. There was $290 in bills, which were destroyed and a $10 gold piece was found in the ashes.
Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
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1880 January 6, 1880 - Seattle, WA, was in the midst of their worst snowstorm of record. Hundreds of barns were destroyed, and transportation was brought to a standstill, as the storm left the city buried under four feet of snow.
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Springfield, Mass., Jan. 6 - Springfield's City hall, valued at more than $30,000, was destroyed by fire in less than an hour today. The fire was discovered in the assembly hall at 12.45 by employees of a food fair being held in the hall. There were probably fifty people in the building and the flames spread so rapidly that there were many narrow escapes, but it is believe all got out. Across a narrow street is the police station and court room. This took fire several times, but was only...
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Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
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1890 Money meltdown
Antone Fratus of Provincetown selected his pillow as a safe place for keeping money and there deposited $300 in an envelope. His two-year-old child found the envelope and shoved it through an open grate into the fire. There was $290 in bills, which were destroyed and a $10 gold piece was found in the ashes.
Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
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1880 January 6, 1880 - Seattle, WA, was in the midst of their worst snowstorm of record. Hundreds of barns were destroyed, and transportation was brought to a standstill, as the storm left the city buried under four feet of snow.
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1888 ANOTHER FATAL FIRE.
Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 6. - MRS. ISAAC PARNELL started to church last night, leaving her four children, the oldest 6 years old, locked up in the house. While going to bed they in some way ignited the clothing, and in a moment the house was one mass of flames. The eldest escaped through the window, fearfully burned and scorched, but the other three were burned to death. Their heartrending cries were heard at the church and the people rushed to the burning home, but they were too late. The...
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Evening Gazette
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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1880 Prematurely Mingled with Water.
SYRACUSE, Jan. 5. - The fifth floor of one section of the Greenway Brewing company's immense buildings gave way this morning, and in its fall carried all below it, with one man on the upper floor, and another one on the lower floor was injured, but not seriously. Seven hundred bushels of corn and wheat, 175 bales of hops, about 5,000 bushels of Canada malt and 2,000 bushels of malt dust were precipitated into Onandaga creek, and much washed away and cannot be recovered. Loss $20,000.
New Haven Evening Register
New Haven, Connecticut
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Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 6. - MRS. ISAAC PARNELL started to church last night, leaving her four children, the oldest 6 years old, locked up in the house. While going to bed they in some way ignited the clothing, and in a moment the house was one mass of flames. The eldest escaped through the window, fearfully burned and scorched, but the other three were burned to death. Their heartrending cries were heard at the church and the people rushed to the burning home, but they were too late. The...
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Evening Gazette
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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1880 Prematurely Mingled with Water.
SYRACUSE, Jan. 5. - The fifth floor of one section of the Greenway Brewing company's immense buildings gave way this morning, and in its fall carried all below it, with one man on the upper floor, and another one on the lower floor was injured, but not seriously. Seven hundred bushels of corn and wheat, 175 bales of hops, about 5,000 bushels of Canada malt and 2,000 bushels of malt dust were precipitated into Onandaga creek, and much washed away and cannot be recovered. Loss $20,000.
New Haven Evening Register
New Haven, Connecticut
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America - Did you know?
Pioneer Remedies - Coughs Put some cow dung in water and bring it to a boil. Gargle the water three times a day.
Quebec - Did you know?
It is the old custom in French Canada (originating in Europe) to bury the dead in the church cemetery. After a period of time, if donations stop coming from the family, the stone is removed to make room for a new burial. This is why you will almost...Read MORE...Findagrave.com
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