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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated July 17, 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 July 17 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Webster, Massachusetts, USA
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass., July 17 (AP) - A man who identified himself as Fritz Kuhn, leader of the German-American Bund, failed to appear at the appointed hour at the Southbridge district court this morning to answer to charges of drunkenness and using profane language after a brush with a Webster, Mass., policeman.
The clerk's office at the court confirmed that Kuhn had not shown up at 8 a.m. (Eastern Standard time), but could not say whether arrangements had been made to hear his case... Read MORE...
The Brattleboro Reformer - Brattleboro, Vermont - July 17, 1939
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1939 - Kuhn Fails to Appear in Court - Bund Leader Arrested for Drunkenness, Profanity in Massachusetts - Out On Bail After Row With Officer
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass., July 17 (AP) - A man who identified himself as Fritz Kuhn, leader of the German-American Bund, failed to appear at the appointed hour at the Southbridge district court this morning to answer to charges of drunkenness and using profane language after a brush with a Webster, Mass., policeman.
The clerk's office at the court confirmed that Kuhn had not shown up at 8 a.m. (Eastern Standard time), but could not say whether arrangements had been made to hear his case... Read MORE...
The Brattleboro Reformer - Brattleboro, Vermont - July 17, 1939
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1892 - A Society Woman's Notes
Card cases are made to match gowns.
Crocodile skin shoes for young women will be one of the fashions in footwear this summer.
The latest whim for the owners of dogs is to make them wear shoes in the house for the purpose of protecting the polished floors. They are made of chamois, with leather soles.
Modern belles may get a suggestion from a statement recently encountered that the eighteenth century ladies carried a lemon in the left hand, setting their teeth in it from time to time ... Read MORE...
Tombstone Weekly Epitaph - Tombstone, Arizona - Sun., July 17, 1892
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Cheboygan, Michigan, USA
Fred RANVILLE, the seventeen year old son of Joseph RANVILLE, proprietor of the Commercial hotel, was drowned at the foot of Division street Friday evening. The accident happened right back of his father's hotel, where the boys were in the habit of going in bathing in the river. Young RANVILLE could not swim a stroke, yet dived into the river and never came to the top after going down. Max SCHOENITH, JR., who was also swimming there at the time, saw the boy go down and immediately dived after... Read MORE...
Cheboygan Democrat - Cheboygan, Michigan - July 17, 1908
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1908 - Accidental Drowning
Fred RANVILLE, the seventeen year old son of Joseph RANVILLE, proprietor of the Commercial hotel, was drowned at the foot of Division street Friday evening. The accident happened right back of his father's hotel, where the boys were in the habit of going in bathing in the river. Young RANVILLE could not swim a stroke, yet dived into the river and never came to the top after going down. Max SCHOENITH, JR., who was also swimming there at the time, saw the boy go down and immediately dived after... Read MORE...
Cheboygan Democrat - Cheboygan, Michigan - July 17, 1908
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Seattle, Washington, USA
The Klondike Gold Rush, which spanned from 1897 to 1899, was a fervent period in the late 19th century when thousands of prospectors flooded into the Klondike region of the Yukon in northwestern Canada, lured by the promise of abundant gold. News of the gold strike reached Seattle in July 1897, when the steamship Portland arrived from the Klondike carrying miners and a ton of gold. This discovery set off a rush of prospectors, known as "stampeders," eager to seek their fortunes. The journey to... Read MORE...
July 17, 1897
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1897 - July 17 – The Klondike Gold Rush begins when the first successful prospectors arrive in Seattle.
The Klondike Gold Rush, which spanned from 1897 to 1899, was a fervent period in the late 19th century when thousands of prospectors flooded into the Klondike region of the Yukon in northwestern Canada, lured by the promise of abundant gold. News of the gold strike reached Seattle in July 1897, when the steamship Portland arrived from the Klondike carrying miners and a ton of gold. This discovery set off a rush of prospectors, known as "stampeders," eager to seek their fortunes. The journey to... Read MORE...
July 17, 1897
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Bird's Nest Pudding
Pare and halve tart mellow apples, scoop out the cores, put a little flour in the hollow of the apples, and wet it so as to form a thick paste, stick a blade or two of mace and three or four Zante currants, in each one of the...Read MORE...
The New England Cook Book, 1836
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
The Great Train Wreck of 1856 occurred in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, between Camp Hill Station and Fort Washington Station, on July 17, 1856. Two trains, traveling on the same track in converging directions, collided, killing between 59 and 67, and injuring over 100. The incident was referred to as The Camp Hill Disaster in Montgomery County, and The Picnic Train Tragedy in the city of Philadelphia. It was the deadliest railroad catastrophe in the world up to that time and became one of ... Read MORE...
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July 17, 1856
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1856 - July 17 – The Great Train Wreck (the worst railroad calamity in the world to date) occurs near Philadelphia, PA, USA.
The Great Train Wreck of 1856 occurred in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, between Camp Hill Station and Fort Washington Station, on July 17, 1856. Two trains, traveling on the same track in converging directions, collided, killing between 59 and 67, and injuring over 100. The incident was referred to as The Camp Hill Disaster in Montgomery County, and The Picnic Train Tragedy in the city of Philadelphia. It was the deadliest railroad catastrophe in the world up to that time and became one of ... Read MORE...
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July 17, 1856
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16 Washington Sq., Haverhill, Mass.
Kensington, New Hampshire, sketches and reminiscences by Mace, Ida M Published 1909
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Ladies
Past is very much "past" with children. Let them begin every day as fresh as the morning itself, with no clouds lingering from the previous day. -...Read MORE...
Advice for Ladies - The Southbridge Journal, Southbridge, Massachusetts, December 25, 1885
Anaheim, California, USA
On July 17, 1955, Disneyland, the iconic theme park conceived by Walt Disney, made its grand debut in Anaheim, California. This event marked a significant moment in American cultural history, as it introduced a revolutionary concept in entertainment and family leisure. Walt Disney's vision of a theme park where children and adults could immerse themselves in fantasy worlds came to life with Disneyland's opening.
The televised grand opening was a landmark event itself, broadcasted live on ABC ... Read MORE...
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July 17, 1955
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1955 - July 17 - Disneyland televises its grand opening in Anaheim, California.
On July 17, 1955, Disneyland, the iconic theme park conceived by Walt Disney, made its grand debut in Anaheim, California. This event marked a significant moment in American cultural history, as it introduced a revolutionary concept in entertainment and family leisure. Walt Disney's vision of a theme park where children and adults could immerse themselves in fantasy worlds came to life with Disneyland's opening.
The televised grand opening was a landmark event itself, broadcasted live on ABC ... Read MORE...
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July 17, 1955
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Missoula County, Montana, USA (Missoula)
The Northern Pacific westbound passenger train No. 1 was wrecked Saturday night about 11 o'clock, three or four miles east of Missoula, Montana. It was caused by a landslide which had covered the track at a sharp curve in the road, and the night being exceedingly dark, the engines failed to discover the obstruction.
MR. C. P. TATRO, of Spokane, was a passenger on the wrecked train, who with four others who were in the wreck, arrived in Spokane yesterday at 7 p.m.
MR. TATRO was badly... Read MORE...
Pullman Herald - Washington - July 17, 1891
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1891 - FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE N. P.
The Northern Pacific westbound passenger train No. 1 was wrecked Saturday night about 11 o'clock, three or four miles east of Missoula, Montana. It was caused by a landslide which had covered the track at a sharp curve in the road, and the night being exceedingly dark, the engines failed to discover the obstruction.
MR. C. P. TATRO, of Spokane, was a passenger on the wrecked train, who with four others who were in the wreck, arrived in Spokane yesterday at 7 p.m.
MR. TATRO was badly... Read MORE...
Pullman Herald - Washington - July 17, 1891
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Naples, Maine, USA
Naples, July 16. - Fire drill rehearsals among the 200 boys at Camp Takajo on Long Lake really paid off here tonight when quick work by a bucket brigade saved the camp library from a fire that started in the woodbox.
Morton Goldman, owner and director said he believed the blaze was spontaneous combustion. It burned the wood in the box and did some damage to the paneling of the building, he said. The fire came as parents were leaving the camp following visitors' day.
Carl J. Kilburn,... Read MORE...
Portland Press Herald - Portland, Maine - July 17, 1950
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1950 - Long Lake Camp Blaze Beaten By Quick-Acting Bucket Brigade
Naples, July 16. - Fire drill rehearsals among the 200 boys at Camp Takajo on Long Lake really paid off here tonight when quick work by a bucket brigade saved the camp library from a fire that started in the woodbox.
Morton Goldman, owner and director said he believed the blaze was spontaneous combustion. It burned the wood in the box and did some damage to the paneling of the building, he said. The fire came as parents were leaving the camp following visitors' day.
Carl J. Kilburn,... Read MORE...
Portland Press Herald - Portland, Maine - July 17, 1950
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Glocester, Rhode Island, USA (West Glocester) (Chepachet) (Harmony)
Departed this life at Thompson, Connecticut, on the 12th ult., Mr. Ezekiel Blackmarr, in the 99th year of his age. He was the son of James Blackmarr, and born in Gloucester, Rhode Island, in August, 1742. Seventy-nine years ago last May, he enlisted as a private in the troops raised in the British colonies to take the island of Cuba, under the Earl of Albemarle and Admiral Pocock, in a regiment commanded by Colonel Israel Putnam. He was in Captain John Spaulding's company, of Plainfield; Lieut. ... Read MORE...
The Sun - Baltimore, Maryland - July 17, 1841
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1841 - THE LAST SOLDIER GONE!
Departed this life at Thompson, Connecticut, on the 12th ult., Mr. Ezekiel Blackmarr, in the 99th year of his age. He was the son of James Blackmarr, and born in Gloucester, Rhode Island, in August, 1742. Seventy-nine years ago last May, he enlisted as a private in the troops raised in the British colonies to take the island of Cuba, under the Earl of Albemarle and Admiral Pocock, in a regiment commanded by Colonel Israel Putnam. He was in Captain John Spaulding's company, of Plainfield; Lieut. ... Read MORE...
The Sun - Baltimore, Maryland - July 17, 1841
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Fairfield, Connecticut, USA (Southport) (Greenfield Hill)
Fairfield, Conn., July 16. - A cave-in of earth and timbers at a cut made by workmen who were preparing for the foundation of the Uncowa Reservoir Dam, which is being built for the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company, killed three men and injured nine others, one of whom may die.
All the killed and injured were members of a gang of Italians in the employ of the contracting company. They were digging at the bottom of a cut twenty feet deep, the sides of which were braced with timbers resting on stone... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - July 17, 1901
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1901 - KILLED BY A CAVE-IN - THREE BURIED ALIVE AND NINE INJURED IN A CUT IN CONNECTICUT.
Fairfield, Conn., July 16. - A cave-in of earth and timbers at a cut made by workmen who were preparing for the foundation of the Uncowa Reservoir Dam, which is being built for the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company, killed three men and injured nine others, one of whom may die.
All the killed and injured were members of a gang of Italians in the employ of the contracting company. They were digging at the bottom of a cut twenty feet deep, the sides of which were braced with timbers resting on stone... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - July 17, 1901
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1899 July 17 - America's first juvenile court is established in Chicago.
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July 17, 1899
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1941 July 17 - A prolonged heat wave over Washington State finally came to an end. Lightning from untimely thunderstorms was responsible for 598 forest fires.
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July 17, 1941
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1869 A shrewd Yankee - a Mr. Packard, of Fall River, Mass. - has shown what can be done in the way of wine and silk culture.
Some years ago he bought a ranche of two hundred acres in Santa Barbara, at a dollar an acre. He has now 50,000 vines, producing 20,000 gallons of wine; is engaged in silk culture, last year producing 200,000 cocoons, and is also cultivating the olive.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
July 17, 1869
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July 17, 1899
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1941 July 17 - A prolonged heat wave over Washington State finally came to an end. Lightning from untimely thunderstorms was responsible for 598 forest fires.
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July 17, 1941
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1869 A shrewd Yankee - a Mr. Packard, of Fall River, Mass. - has shown what can be done in the way of wine and silk culture.
Some years ago he bought a ranche of two hundred acres in Santa Barbara, at a dollar an acre. He has now 50,000 vines, producing 20,000 gallons of wine; is engaged in silk culture, last year producing 200,000 cocoons, and is also cultivating the olive.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
July 17, 1869
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1869 Fitz Greene Halleck Monument
The monument erected to the memory of Fitz Greene Halleck, at Guilford, Conn., was dedicated on the 8th, with appropriate ceremonies. About 3,000 persons were in attendance.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
July 17, 1869
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1901 MILLION DOLLAR FIRE.
WICHITA, Kan., July 16. - The packing plant of Jacob & Sons, of this city, was destroyed by fire today. There were four large buildings. It is estimated that 7,000,000 pounds of meat in process of preparation were destroyed. The loss is $1,000,000 with insurance about $400,000.
The Morning Herald
Lexington, Kentucky
July 17, 1901
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1883 NEWPORT, July 16. - A rumor reached here this morning that the steamer Lottie E. Merrill, of Tiverton, R. I., was lost off George's Bank, with all on board.
The Independent Record
Helena, Montana
July 17, 1883
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The monument erected to the memory of Fitz Greene Halleck, at Guilford, Conn., was dedicated on the 8th, with appropriate ceremonies. About 3,000 persons were in attendance.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
July 17, 1869
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1901 MILLION DOLLAR FIRE.
WICHITA, Kan., July 16. - The packing plant of Jacob & Sons, of this city, was destroyed by fire today. There were four large buildings. It is estimated that 7,000,000 pounds of meat in process of preparation were destroyed. The loss is $1,000,000 with insurance about $400,000.
The Morning Herald
Lexington, Kentucky
July 17, 1901
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1883 NEWPORT, July 16. - A rumor reached here this morning that the steamer Lottie E. Merrill, of Tiverton, R. I., was lost off George's Bank, with all on board.
The Independent Record
Helena, Montana
July 17, 1883
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1911 Fire Destroys Printing Plant
Special to The Inquirer. YORK, Pa., July 16.- Hard luck seems to follow James K. Taylor, a well-known business man of this city. Yesterday Mr. Taylor, who is at the head of the Specialty Printing Company, was served with a warrant amounting to $13,000 by false pretense, and late last night his plant was destroyed by fire, entailing a loss estimated at $10,000. Some time ago another firm of which Mr. Taylor was the head went into the hands of a receiver.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 17, 1911
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Special to The Inquirer. YORK, Pa., July 16.- Hard luck seems to follow James K. Taylor, a well-known business man of this city. Yesterday Mr. Taylor, who is at the head of the Specialty Printing Company, was served with a warrant amounting to $13,000 by false pretense, and late last night his plant was destroyed by fire, entailing a loss estimated at $10,000. Some time ago another firm of which Mr. Taylor was the head went into the hands of a receiver.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 17, 1911
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America - Did you know?
S&H Green Stamps were trading stamps popular in the United States from the 1930s until the late 1980s. They were distributed as part of a rewards program operated by the Sperry & Hutchinson company... Customers would receive stamps at the checkout...Read MORE...wikipedia
Quebec - Did you know?
Throughout 17th century Quebec, it was not uncommon to see older men marrying young girls. Such unions were auhtorized because women were, for a long time, far less numerous than men in the colony.
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Kensington, New Hampshire, sketches and reminiscences by Mace, Ida M Published 1909
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