Welcome to our blog, where we embark on a captivating journey through time, exploring the rich tapestry of history and genealogy.
In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated June 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 June 12 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
1899 - June 12 – New Richmond Tornado completely destroys the town of New Richmond, Wisconsin, killing 117 and injuring more than 200.
On June 12, 1899, the town of New Richmond, Wisconsin, was devastated by one of the deadliest tornadoes in American history. The New Richmond Tornado struck with little warning, completely leveling the town and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The tornado's powerful winds tore through buildings, uprooted trees, and tossed debris, causing widespread devastation.
The aftermath of the tornado was grim, with 117 people losing their lives and over 200 others sustaining injuries. The... Read MORE...
June 12, 1899
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Mock Oyster Soup - Scrape twelve good-szied roots of oyster plants or salsify and throw them at once into cold water. Cut into thin slices, cover with one quart of water and cook gently for an hour, or until perfectly tender. Add a quart of...Read MORE...
The Ladies' Home Journal, June 1898
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Dover, N.H.
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Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (Losanteville)
The race riot in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 12, 1967, was a significant event in the city's history. The riot was sparked by long-standing racial tensions between the African American community and the city's predominantly white police force. The catalyst for the riot was the fatal shooting of an African American man, 28-year-old Patrolman Thomas J. Redding, by a white police officer, Patrolman Paul J. Carroll, during a traffic stop in the Avondale neighborhood.
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June 12, 1967
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1967 - June 12 - Race riot in Cincinnati Ohio (300 arrested)
The race riot in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 12, 1967, was a significant event in the city's history. The riot was sparked by long-standing racial tensions between the African American community and the city's predominantly white police force. The catalyst for the riot was the fatal shooting of an African American man, 28-year-old Patrolman Thomas J. Redding, by a white police officer, Patrolman Paul J. Carroll, during a traffic stop in the Avondale neighborhood.
Following the shooting,... Read MORE...
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June 12, 1967
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Ladies
NEATNESS AND ORDER
Wealth and abundant service does not always bring this. A neat, orderly house throughout is rarer than we suppose. Had we liberty to investigate many a home, we should find a surprising lack of knowledge of many simple sanitary ...Read MORE...
Advice for Ladies - The Southbridge Journal, Southbridge, Massachusetts, December 25, 1885
Sarasota, Florida, USA
Sarasota, Fla., June 12. - (AP) - Eight army fliers were killed and two injured early today when a four-engined bomber crashed into Sarasota Bay.
Maj. Gardiner Fiske, Sarasota air base intelligence officer, said the heavy ship had cleared the runway on a pre-dawn training flight and gone about a mile when it went out of control. It landed on its back in a foot and a half of water about 200 feet from shore and two of the crew were pulled from the wreckage with only minor injuries.
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The Daily Times News - Burlington, North Carolina - June 12, 1942
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1942 - EIGHT ARMY MEN DEAD IN CRASH OF THEIR PLANE.
Sarasota, Fla., June 12. - (AP) - Eight army fliers were killed and two injured early today when a four-engined bomber crashed into Sarasota Bay.
Maj. Gardiner Fiske, Sarasota air base intelligence officer, said the heavy ship had cleared the runway on a pre-dawn training flight and gone about a mile when it went out of control. It landed on its back in a foot and a half of water about 200 feet from shore and two of the crew were pulled from the wreckage with only minor injuries.
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The Daily Times News - Burlington, North Carolina - June 12, 1942
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Paxton, Massachusetts, USA
Worcester, Mass., June 11. - A sweeping tornado passed through the towns of Paxton, Holden and West Boyleston this afternoon at 4 1/ 2 o'clock, demolishing every building in its track and tearing up trees by the roots. The first account of it received here was of its appearance in the town of Paxton, where it demolished the barn of L. N. PARKHURST, and blew off one gable of his house. From there it went in a north-easterly direction and blew down the buildings of MR. BIGELOW, on the old town... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - June 12, 1871
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1871 - A TORNADO. HOUSES, BARNS AND TREES PROSTRATED IN MASSACHUSETTS - DESTRUCTION IN ITS PATH - SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED.
Worcester, Mass., June 11. - A sweeping tornado passed through the towns of Paxton, Holden and West Boyleston this afternoon at 4 1/ 2 o'clock, demolishing every building in its track and tearing up trees by the roots. The first account of it received here was of its appearance in the town of Paxton, where it demolished the barn of L. N. PARKHURST, and blew off one gable of his house. From there it went in a north-easterly direction and blew down the buildings of MR. BIGELOW, on the old town... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - June 12, 1871
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1890 June 12 – In Michigan, the wooden steamer Ryan is lost near Thunder Bay Island.
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June 12, 1890
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1869 Two and a half million barrels of lime are made in Rockland, Maine, each year. It sells for one dollar a barrel.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 12, 1869
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1983 June 12 - The state of Utah was besieged by floods and mudslides. Streets in downtown Salt Lake City were sandbagged and turned into rivers of relief. The town of Thistle was completely inundated as a mudslide made a natural dam.
The Weather Channel
June 12, 1983
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June 12, 1890
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1869 Two and a half million barrels of lime are made in Rockland, Maine, each year. It sells for one dollar a barrel.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 12, 1869
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1983 June 12 - The state of Utah was besieged by floods and mudslides. Streets in downtown Salt Lake City were sandbagged and turned into rivers of relief. The town of Thistle was completely inundated as a mudslide made a natural dam.
The Weather Channel
June 12, 1983
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1881 June 12 - Severe thunderstorms spawned more than half a dozen tornadoes in the Lower Missouri Valley. Five of the tornadoes touched down near Saint Joseph MO.
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June 12, 1881
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1869 A daughter of Sheriff Lyman Powers, of Rutland, Vt, has been insane ever since the accidental death, some weeks ago, of a railroad conductor named Cook, who was to have been her husband in a few days.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 12, 1869
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1987 June 12 - President Reagan gave the famous “Tear Down This Wall” speech, Berlin
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June 12, 1987
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June 12, 1881
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1869 A daughter of Sheriff Lyman Powers, of Rutland, Vt, has been insane ever since the accidental death, some weeks ago, of a railroad conductor named Cook, who was to have been her husband in a few days.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 12, 1869
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1987 June 12 - President Reagan gave the famous “Tear Down This Wall” speech, Berlin
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June 12, 1987
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1838 June 12 - Hopkins Observatory, dedicated in Williamstown, Mass
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June 12, 1838
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1849 June 12 - Gas mask patented by Lewis Haslett (Louisville Ky)
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June 12, 1849
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1898 FLAG DAY, Tuesday, June 14.
Over 10,000,000 flags have been sold in the United States since April 21st. June 14, 1777, the Congress of the United States adopted our present flag. Celebrate the day by hanging out the Stars and Stripes. And do not forget to lay in your Fourth of July goods early. Largest stock of fireworks, Flags, Balloons, etc., ever in the city. John W. Graham & Company. Flags, Fireworks, Hammocks, Sporting Goods, etc. Fireworks Store, 818 Sprague.
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Spokane, Washington
Sunday Morning, June 12, 1898
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June 12, 1838
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1849 June 12 - Gas mask patented by Lewis Haslett (Louisville Ky)
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June 12, 1849
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1898 FLAG DAY, Tuesday, June 14.
Over 10,000,000 flags have been sold in the United States since April 21st. June 14, 1777, the Congress of the United States adopted our present flag. Celebrate the day by hanging out the Stars and Stripes. And do not forget to lay in your Fourth of July goods early. Largest stock of fireworks, Flags, Balloons, etc., ever in the city. John W. Graham & Company. Flags, Fireworks, Hammocks, Sporting Goods, etc. Fireworks Store, 818 Sprague.
The Spokesman-Review
Spokane, Washington
Sunday Morning, June 12, 1898
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1893 Fatally Burned.
BELOIT, Wis., June 12. - Miss Maggie Pollard was fatally burned by a gasoline fire which she accidentally started while lighting a gasoline stove. There was some gasoline in a pan near the stove and she threw the match in it.
Daily Citizen
Iowa City, Iowa
June 12, 1893
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1869 Worth the Pie?
An apprentice boy in Pittsfield, Mass., who was exceedingly fond of mince pies, was told by a lady that she would give him one if he would sit upon the stove while she counted 100. He got the pie and two big blisters besides.
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Minnesotian-Herald
Minnesota
June 12, 1869
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BELOIT, Wis., June 12. - Miss Maggie Pollard was fatally burned by a gasoline fire which she accidentally started while lighting a gasoline stove. There was some gasoline in a pan near the stove and she threw the match in it.
Daily Citizen
Iowa City, Iowa
June 12, 1893
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1869 Worth the Pie?
An apprentice boy in Pittsfield, Mass., who was exceedingly fond of mince pies, was told by a lady that she would give him one if he would sit upon the stove while she counted 100. He got the pie and two big blisters besides.
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Minnesotian-Herald
Minnesota
June 12, 1869
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America - Did you know?
May 28, 1830 - President Jackson signs the Indian Removal Act, which authorizes the forced removal of Native Americans living in the eastern part of the country to lands west of the Mississippi River. By the late 1830s the Jackson administration has ...Read MORE...www.infoplease.com
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A winery in Quebec creates tomato wine.
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