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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated June 23, 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 23 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Shaker's Blood Syrup
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Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, USA
New Brunswick, N. J., June 22. - Two automobiles were killed today when a locomotive struck their automobile near Woodbridge, N. J. They were Thomas Gilfeather, and automobile salesman, of Cincinnati, and A. Morris, a chauffeur, of New York.
There were four men in the automobile. The locomotive struck the front end of the machine and the two men who were riding in the rear seat were not injured. They disappeared after the accident. Morris was hurled out and his skull was fractured, causing... Read MORE...
The Washington Post - Washington, DC - June 23, 1910
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1910 - ENGINE KILLS TWO IN AUTO. Men on Rear Seat of Machine Escape Injury in Crossing Crash.
New Brunswick, N. J., June 22. - Two automobiles were killed today when a locomotive struck their automobile near Woodbridge, N. J. They were Thomas Gilfeather, and automobile salesman, of Cincinnati, and A. Morris, a chauffeur, of New York.
There were four men in the automobile. The locomotive struck the front end of the machine and the two men who were riding in the rear seat were not injured. They disappeared after the accident. Morris was hurled out and his skull was fractured, causing... Read MORE...
The Washington Post - Washington, DC - June 23, 1910
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Montague, Massachusetts, USA (Millers Falls) (Turners Falls)
A touring party passing through Montague had quite a serious accident yesterday. While climbing the Mill river hill there was not sufficient power, and the machine began to slip back. The driver lost control and the car ran backward and capsized. The occupants, a man and three women, were locked in their seats and buried under the automobile. The woman who was driving had her arm broken in several places. Dr. E. A. Dean of Montague attended them and they were taken to the hotel at Montague. A... Read MORE...
Springfield Republican - Springfield, Massachusetts - June 23, 1907
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1907 - TOURING CAR WAS UPSET. Man and Three Women Pinned in Wreckage at Montague - One woman Has Arm Broken.
A touring party passing through Montague had quite a serious accident yesterday. While climbing the Mill river hill there was not sufficient power, and the machine began to slip back. The driver lost control and the car ran backward and capsized. The occupants, a man and three women, were locked in their seats and buried under the automobile. The woman who was driving had her arm broken in several places. Dr. E. A. Dean of Montague attended them and they were taken to the hotel at Montague. A... Read MORE...
Springfield Republican - Springfield, Massachusetts - June 23, 1907
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
German Trifle
Put one quart of strawberries, or any other fresh fruit, in the bottom of a glass dish; sugar the fruit, cover it with a layer of macaroons, pour over it a custard made with one quart of milk and the yolks of seven eggs, well...Read MORE...
The Willimantic Chronicle, Willimantic, Connecticut, June 2, 1880
North Brookfield, Massachusetts, USA
Arthur and Wilbur, Aged 11 and 15, Lose Lives in North Brookfield.
Two sons of Noah Davis were drowned in the ice pond of J. D. Merrill at Waite Corner in North Brookfield yesterday afternoon at 1:30. The younger, Arthur Lytton, 11, and the older, Wilbur Phillips, 15, in company with Alfred Phreschner, a boarder in the family, started to go swimming at 12:30, after eating a hearty dinner. They arrived at the pond, over half a mile away, and undressed in the bushes some distance from the... Read MORE...
Springfield Republican - Springfield, Massachusetts - June 23, 1907
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1907 - TWO DAVIS BOYS DROWNED.
Arthur and Wilbur, Aged 11 and 15, Lose Lives in North Brookfield.
Two sons of Noah Davis were drowned in the ice pond of J. D. Merrill at Waite Corner in North Brookfield yesterday afternoon at 1:30. The younger, Arthur Lytton, 11, and the older, Wilbur Phillips, 15, in company with Alfred Phreschner, a boarder in the family, started to go swimming at 12:30, after eating a hearty dinner. They arrived at the pond, over half a mile away, and undressed in the bushes some distance from the... Read MORE...
Springfield Republican - Springfield, Massachusetts - June 23, 1907
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Passaic, New Jersey, USA
The most disastrous conflagration that has ever occurred in Passaic, N.J., began just before midnight Saturday. At 11:10 p.m. flames were first seen issuing from the roof of Henry Yearance’s livery stable, situated a short distance north of the Erie Railway depot, and neat the center of a block of frame buildings, bounded on the west by Jefferson St., south by Railroad Ave., and east by Washington place. Capt. Bird W. Spencer, formerly of the 9th New York Regiment, was passing this place about... Read MORE...
New York Herald-Tribune - New York - June 23, 1873
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1873 - Destructive Conflagration In Passaic-Loss, $6,000-Two Men Burned To Death.
The most disastrous conflagration that has ever occurred in Passaic, N.J., began just before midnight Saturday. At 11:10 p.m. flames were first seen issuing from the roof of Henry Yearance’s livery stable, situated a short distance north of the Erie Railway depot, and neat the center of a block of frame buildings, bounded on the west by Jefferson St., south by Railroad Ave., and east by Washington place. Capt. Bird W. Spencer, formerly of the 9th New York Regiment, was passing this place about... Read MORE...
New York Herald-Tribune - New York - June 23, 1873
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New Britain, Connecticut, USA
A bad head-on trolly{sic} accident, which probably will result fatally, occurred last night on a grade near White Oak park, a summer resort between New Britain, Ct., and Plainville. Nearly a dozen persons were injured. Both cars were crowded with pleasure seekers and were wrecked, and the passengers had practically no time in which to jump and make their escape. Several of those hurt were taken to the New Britain hospital on special cars. They are:
Mrs. Bertie Firkin of New Britain and her... Read MORE...
Springfield Republican - Springfield, Massachusetts - June 23, 1907
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1907 - NEW BRITAIN TROLLIES CRASH. Many Seriously Injured But No Fatalities.
A bad head-on trolly{sic} accident, which probably will result fatally, occurred last night on a grade near White Oak park, a summer resort between New Britain, Ct., and Plainville. Nearly a dozen persons were injured. Both cars were crowded with pleasure seekers and were wrecked, and the passengers had practically no time in which to jump and make their escape. Several of those hurt were taken to the New Britain hospital on special cars. They are:
Mrs. Bertie Firkin of New Britain and her... Read MORE...
Springfield Republican - Springfield, Massachusetts - June 23, 1907
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Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada (Three Rivers)
OTHER CITIES AIDED
But Flames Are Not Stayed Before the Whole Business Section Has Been Paralyzed.
THREE RIVERS, Que., June 23. - Fanned by a high wind a fire which broke out shortly before noon Monday in a stable did not pause in its work of destruction until the greater part of the lower town containing the business section of the city, had been consumed. Then with the assistance of firemen summoned by special trains from Montreal, Quebec, Sherbrooke and Grande Mere, it was held in... Read MORE...
Warren Evening Mirror - Warren, Pennsylvania - June 23, 1908
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1908 - FIRE RAKES A CANADIAN TOWN - Million Dollars' Damage Done In Three Rivers, Quebec.
OTHER CITIES AIDED
But Flames Are Not Stayed Before the Whole Business Section Has Been Paralyzed.
THREE RIVERS, Que., June 23. - Fanned by a high wind a fire which broke out shortly before noon Monday in a stable did not pause in its work of destruction until the greater part of the lower town containing the business section of the city, had been consumed. Then with the assistance of firemen summoned by special trains from Montreal, Quebec, Sherbrooke and Grande Mere, it was held in... Read MORE...
Warren Evening Mirror - Warren, Pennsylvania - June 23, 1908
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Ladies
A lady will always dress plainly when traveling. A gay dress, or finery of any sort, when in a boat, stage, or car, lays a woman open to the most severe...Read MORE...
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness: A Complete Handbook for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society... by Florence Hartley, January 1, 1872
North Adams, Massachusetts, USA
Many Rush for the Doors at Empire Theater When Picture Machine Takes Fire - One Woman Trampled on and Others Hysterical - Fire Quickly Put Out.
The moving picture machine in the balcony of the Empire theater at North Adams exploded shortly after 9 o'clock last night, while an audience of some 400 was witnessing the moving picture entertainment then in progress. There was considerable confusion, several women screaming and others making hasty rushes for the exits. Charles Daas, a fireman, who ... Read MORE...
Springfield Republican - Springfield, Massachusetts - June 23, 1907
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1907 - PANIC IN THEATER AUDIENCE - EXPLOSION AT NORTH ADAMS.
Many Rush for the Doors at Empire Theater When Picture Machine Takes Fire - One Woman Trampled on and Others Hysterical - Fire Quickly Put Out.
The moving picture machine in the balcony of the Empire theater at North Adams exploded shortly after 9 o'clock last night, while an audience of some 400 was witnessing the moving picture entertainment then in progress. There was considerable confusion, several women screaming and others making hasty rushes for the exits. Charles Daas, a fireman, who ... Read MORE...
Springfield Republican - Springfield, Massachusetts - June 23, 1907
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1886 1885 - Drowned While Fighting
GLOUCESTER, Mass., Jne 22, 1887 - A drunken row took place on board the schooner Finance this fore-noon between Henry Otto and Herbert Jellows, two of the crew. The vessel was bound to Georgia, and as the crew came on board the altercation began. During the melee Otto and Jellows fell overboard. Three others of the crew succeeded in saving Otto, but Jellows sunk and never rose. The police took Otto and the others of the crew to the station. Jellows was a native of Tracadie, N.S., and a hard...
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The New York Herald
New York, New York
June 23, 1886
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1887 June 23 – The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating that nation's first national park, Banff National Park.
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June 23, 1887
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1883 Bound to Get Away
BOSTON, June 22. - J. P. Olds was arrested at Southbridge to-day on a charge of stealing large quantities of gold from the American Optical Company. Olds had been a respected citizen, and has had change of the valuable stock of the company. When arrested he was place in an upper room of the factory in charge of an employe. He jumped forty feet through a window, swam a river, and made his escape to the woods.
Dunkirk Evening Observer
Dunkirk, New York
June 23, 1883
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GLOUCESTER, Mass., Jne 22, 1887 - A drunken row took place on board the schooner Finance this fore-noon between Henry Otto and Herbert Jellows, two of the crew. The vessel was bound to Georgia, and as the crew came on board the altercation began. During the melee Otto and Jellows fell overboard. Three others of the crew succeeded in saving Otto, but Jellows sunk and never rose. The police took Otto and the others of the crew to the station. Jellows was a native of Tracadie, N.S., and a hard...
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The New York Herald
New York, New York
June 23, 1886
Visit Tracadie, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada (Upper Big Tracadie)!
1887 June 23 – The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating that nation's first national park, Banff National Park.
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June 23, 1887
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1883 Bound to Get Away
BOSTON, June 22. - J. P. Olds was arrested at Southbridge to-day on a charge of stealing large quantities of gold from the American Optical Company. Olds had been a respected citizen, and has had change of the valuable stock of the company. When arrested he was place in an upper room of the factory in charge of an employe. He jumped forty feet through a window, swam a river, and made his escape to the woods.
Dunkirk Evening Observer
Dunkirk, New York
June 23, 1883
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1880 Torrential Rains
BERLIN, June 22 - In the district of Lauban near Breslau, Prussia, torrential rains have killed 56 persons and destroyed 105 houses.
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Oregonian
Oregon
June 23, 1880
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BERLIN, June 22 - In the district of Lauban near Breslau, Prussia, torrential rains have killed 56 persons and destroyed 105 houses.
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Oregonian
Oregon
June 23, 1880
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America - Did you know?
The deadliest hurricane in the U.S. hit Galveston, Texas, on September 8, 1900. There is no exact count, but estimates are between 6,000 and 10,000 people were killed.
Quebec - Did you know?
Before its completion in 1919, the Quebec Bridge collapsed twice on September 11th, 1907 and August 29th, 1916.
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