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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated June 25, 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 25 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
1888 Colt's Lightning Magazine Rifles
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
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Take as many pottates as you pleas and put them in boiling water let them boil till the skin becoming of them then take them out and peal them kept them whole according to the quantite of your pottates take as many appels and pare,...Read MORE...
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1915 - HAVOC WROUGHT IN MISSOURI AND KANSAS BY HIGH WINDS AND LIGHTNING. Heavy Fall of Rain Turns Many Streams Into Raging Torrents - Homes Demolished and Bridges Washed Out.
Kansas City, Mo. - Nineteen deaths and many persons injured was the result of the terrific windstorm in Missouri and Kansas on Friday.
A list of deaths from the storm follows:
Richmond, Mo. - MRS. ARTHUR COVEY and small child, killed when their home was demolished by a tornado; MRS. MARY BELL, 60 years old, struck by lightning.
Westmoreland, Kan. - CHARLES MORRIS, his son and JOHN GUNTHER, drowned when their gasoline motor car was swept into a creek by a sudden rush of water.
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Carbon County - Utah - June 25, 1915
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Men
Orthography, or spelling well, is so absolutely necessary for a man of letters or a gentleman , that one false spelling may fix a ridicule on him for the remainder of his life...Read MORE...
Practical Morality, Or, A Guide to Men and Manners... (1813). United Kingdom: J. Walker.
1876 - June 25 – American Indian Wars – Battle of the Little Bighorn:
300 men of the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment under Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer are wiped out by 5,000 Lakota, Cheyenne and Arapaho led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.
The Battle of the Little Bighorn, fought on June 25, 1876, was a significant clash during the American Indian Wars between the United States Army and various Native American tribes, primarily the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. Located near the Little Bighorn River in Montana Territory, the battle was... Read MORE...
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Lake George, New York, USA (Caldwell)
LAKE GEORGE, N. Y., June 24. - The main building of the Fort William Henry Hotel at Lake George, owned by the Delaware and Hudson Company, was destroyed by fire early this morning, entailing a loss estimated at $250,000, and covered by about $150,000 insurance. Fortunately, there were no guests in the hotel, which was to be opened for the season June 27. The surrounding structures were saved, the fire being confined to the main building.
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The New York Times - New York, New York - June 25, 1909
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1909 - LAKE GEORGE RESORT BURNS. Fort William Henry Hotel Is Destroyed with $250,000 Loss.
LAKE GEORGE, N. Y., June 24. - The main building of the Fort William Henry Hotel at Lake George, owned by the Delaware and Hudson Company, was destroyed by fire early this morning, entailing a loss estimated at $250,000, and covered by about $150,000 insurance. Fortunately, there were no guests in the hotel, which was to be opened for the season June 27. The surrounding structures were saved, the fire being confined to the main building.
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The New York Times - New York, New York - June 25, 1909
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Red Bank, New Jersey, USA
Special to The New York Times.
Red Bank, N. J., June 24. - The Red Bank Opera House was destroyed by fire early this morning. Two hours after the alarm was given nothing was left of the structure but a pile of twisted iron and bricks.
Adjoining the Opera House to the east is the Central House, in which were forty members of the Boston Ideal Opera Company. Those in the hotel knew nothing of the fire until some one ran through the halls and gave the alarm. Then there was a wild scramble to... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - June 25, 1905
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1905 - BOSTON IDEALS BURNED OUT. COMPANY LOSES COSTUMES AND PROPERTIES IN RED BANK THEATRE.
Special to The New York Times.
Red Bank, N. J., June 24. - The Red Bank Opera House was destroyed by fire early this morning. Two hours after the alarm was given nothing was left of the structure but a pile of twisted iron and bricks.
Adjoining the Opera House to the east is the Central House, in which were forty members of the Boston Ideal Opera Company. Those in the hotel knew nothing of the fire until some one ran through the halls and gave the alarm. Then there was a wild scramble to... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - June 25, 1905
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Norton, Kansas, USA
Norton, Kas., June 25 - Northwestern Norton county was devastated Thursday afternoon by eight tornadoes, which destroyed farm buildings, injured men working in the fields, killed and carried away live stock, and mowed down trees like grass.
Six tornadoes formed at 4 o'clock, following a sultry day. The nearest one was ten miles from here. The funnel-shaped formation disappeared before the storm reached this city. There was a heavy downpour of rain, accompanied by hail measuring six and seven ... Read MORE...
The Chillicothe Constitution - Chillicothe, Missouri - June 25, 1909
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1909 - 8 Tornadoes
Norton, Kas., June 25 - Northwestern Norton county was devastated Thursday afternoon by eight tornadoes, which destroyed farm buildings, injured men working in the fields, killed and carried away live stock, and mowed down trees like grass.
Six tornadoes formed at 4 o'clock, following a sultry day. The nearest one was ten miles from here. The funnel-shaped formation disappeared before the storm reached this city. There was a heavy downpour of rain, accompanied by hail measuring six and seven ... Read MORE...
The Chillicothe Constitution - Chillicothe, Missouri - June 25, 1909
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Michigan City, Indiana, USA
Michigan City, June 25. - The big excursion steamer United States with 1,000 persons, mostly women and children, aboard, crashed into the bascule bridge over the river here yesterday just as the return trip to Chicago had been began.
The bridge collapsed and badly demolished the upper works of the steamer.
The structure fell on the tug Elphicke of Chicago, which was towing the United States out of the river. The tug, with five persons aboard, sunk in an instant in twenty feet of water.... Read MORE...
The News-Palladium - Benton Harbor, Michigan - June 25, 1910
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1910 - BOAT HITS BRIDGE. LAKE STEAMER'S UPPER WORKS ARE BADLY DAMAGED. UNITED STATES OF MICHIGAN CITY IN AN ACCIDENT THERE YESTERDAY.
Michigan City, June 25. - The big excursion steamer United States with 1,000 persons, mostly women and children, aboard, crashed into the bascule bridge over the river here yesterday just as the return trip to Chicago had been began.
The bridge collapsed and badly demolished the upper works of the steamer.
The structure fell on the tug Elphicke of Chicago, which was towing the United States out of the river. The tug, with five persons aboard, sunk in an instant in twenty feet of water.... Read MORE...
The News-Palladium - Benton Harbor, Michigan - June 25, 1910
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Mobile, Alabama, USA
Mobile, Ala., June 24. - There was a terrific explosion of the boiler of Mountain & Son's grist mill, on St. Louis, near Water street, this afternoon, caused by defective iron and over pressure. The boiler house was torn to pieces, the brick walls were knocked down, and buried three persons in the ruins.
Fortunately no fire broke out, and the victims were rescued except a fireman of the establishment, HARRY SCOTT, who lost his life. JOSEPH RICHARDSON, a blacksmith, sometimes employed at the... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - June 25, 1885
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1885 - FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.
Mobile, Ala., June 24. - There was a terrific explosion of the boiler of Mountain & Son's grist mill, on St. Louis, near Water street, this afternoon, caused by defective iron and over pressure. The boiler house was torn to pieces, the brick walls were knocked down, and buried three persons in the ruins.
Fortunately no fire broke out, and the victims were rescued except a fireman of the establishment, HARRY SCOTT, who lost his life. JOSEPH RICHARDSON, a blacksmith, sometimes employed at the... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - June 25, 1885
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Windsor Locks, Connecticut, USA
WINDSOR LOCKS.
Patrick K. Cooney, 34, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cooney of Spring street, was killed early Sunday morning on the railroad track south of the passenger depot, and the body was badly mutilated. Nobody seems to know how the accident occurred, of what business the unfortunate man had on the track so early in the morning. It is presumed that he tried to cross the track just after the “Owl” express passed and stepped in front of the south bound express. The body was examined by... Read MORE...
Springfield Republican - Springfield, Massachusetts - June 25, 1907
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1907 - Patrick Cooney Killed by Train.
WINDSOR LOCKS.
Patrick K. Cooney, 34, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cooney of Spring street, was killed early Sunday morning on the railroad track south of the passenger depot, and the body was badly mutilated. Nobody seems to know how the accident occurred, of what business the unfortunate man had on the track so early in the morning. It is presumed that he tried to cross the track just after the “Owl” express passed and stepped in front of the south bound express. The body was examined by... Read MORE...
Springfield Republican - Springfield, Massachusetts - June 25, 1907
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New London, Connecticut, USA
A GOVERNMENT LIGHTER BLOWN UP.
THREE MEN KILLED AND THE OFFICERS ALL INJURED.
New London, Conn., June 24, 1872.
A fearful catastrophe occurred here today, which shades every other calamity at this place since the burning of the steamer City of New London. Terrible as the latter disaster was in most respects, there was at least an opportunity afforded for escape to a number of persons on board the ill-fated vessel; but in the present instance the suddenness of the accident almost... Read MORE...
New York Herald - New York, New York - June 25, 1872
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1872 - ANOTHER STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION. FEARFUL DISASTER AT NEW LONDON, CONN.
A GOVERNMENT LIGHTER BLOWN UP.
THREE MEN KILLED AND THE OFFICERS ALL INJURED.
New London, Conn., June 24, 1872.
A fearful catastrophe occurred here today, which shades every other calamity at this place since the burning of the steamer City of New London. Terrible as the latter disaster was in most respects, there was at least an opportunity afforded for escape to a number of persons on board the ill-fated vessel; but in the present instance the suddenness of the accident almost... Read MORE...
New York Herald - New York, New York - June 25, 1872
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1890 Fire at Swanzey
One of the dry houses at Munsell's box shops, at Swanzey Factory caught fire about five o'clock last Wednesday afternoon and as there was no force pump at the mills, the destruction of all property in that vicinity was threatened. A bucket line was formed and the fire kept somewhat in check for a while. In the mean time a telephone message was sent to Keene for assistance. The message was received by Engineer Haines about 6 o'clock, and he immediately ordered out Steamer No. 2 and the hose...
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New Hampshire Sentinel
Keene, New Hampshire
June 25, 1890
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1900 GUTTED BY FIRE.
Laconia, N. H., June 24. - The Central block on Main street, occupied by a number of firms, was gutted by fire tonight, causing a loss fully $56,000. The insurance on building and contents is about $33,000. The fire caught in a drug store, probably from spontaneous combustion.
Portsmouth Herald
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
June 25, 1900
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1870 4th of July, Christmas, New Year's and Thanksgiving Federal Holidays
WASHINGTON, June 24. - SENATE. - The bill making the 4th of July, Christmas, New Year's and Thanksgiving Days legal holidays in the District of Columbia passed, and goes to the President for his approval.
The Times-Picayune
New Orleans, Louisiana
June 25, 1870
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One of the dry houses at Munsell's box shops, at Swanzey Factory caught fire about five o'clock last Wednesday afternoon and as there was no force pump at the mills, the destruction of all property in that vicinity was threatened. A bucket line was formed and the fire kept somewhat in check for a while. In the mean time a telephone message was sent to Keene for assistance. The message was received by Engineer Haines about 6 o'clock, and he immediately ordered out Steamer No. 2 and the hose...
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New Hampshire Sentinel
Keene, New Hampshire
June 25, 1890
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1900 GUTTED BY FIRE.
Laconia, N. H., June 24. - The Central block on Main street, occupied by a number of firms, was gutted by fire tonight, causing a loss fully $56,000. The insurance on building and contents is about $33,000. The fire caught in a drug store, probably from spontaneous combustion.
Portsmouth Herald
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
June 25, 1900
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1870 4th of July, Christmas, New Year's and Thanksgiving Federal Holidays
WASHINGTON, June 24. - SENATE. - The bill making the 4th of July, Christmas, New Year's and Thanksgiving Days legal holidays in the District of Columbia passed, and goes to the President for his approval.
The Times-Picayune
New Orleans, Louisiana
June 25, 1870
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1899 June 25 – Three Denver, Colorado newspapers publish a story (later proved to be a fabrication) that the Chinese government under the Guangxu Emperor is going to demolish the Great Wall of China.
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1925 June 25 - The mercury hit 101 degrees at Portland, OR, their earliest 100 degree reading of record.
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June 25, 1925
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1749 June 25 - A general fast was called on account of drought in Massachusetts. It was the year of the famous dry spring in which fields and villages burned.
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June 25, 1899
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1925 June 25 - The mercury hit 101 degrees at Portland, OR, their earliest 100 degree reading of record.
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1749 June 25 - A general fast was called on account of drought in Massachusetts. It was the year of the famous dry spring in which fields and villages burned.
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1870 The postmaster at San Antonio, Texas, was not long since puzzled by the receipt of a letter from New Orleans,
directed to "My Mammy, living in the City of San Antonio." One day, however, a small, fierce looking old woman appeared at the post office window, saying, "Mister, have you got any letters there from my Johnny?" The letter addressed to "My Mammy" was at once given her at a venture, and the suspicion that it was intended for her proved correct.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 25, 1870
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1870 Nellie Grant, the President's daughter, is attending school at Farmington, Conn.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 25, 1870
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1672 June 25 - 1st recorded monthly Quaker meeting in US held, Sandwich, Mass
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directed to "My Mammy, living in the City of San Antonio." One day, however, a small, fierce looking old woman appeared at the post office window, saying, "Mister, have you got any letters there from my Johnny?" The letter addressed to "My Mammy" was at once given her at a venture, and the suspicion that it was intended for her proved correct.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 25, 1870
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1870 Nellie Grant, the President's daughter, is attending school at Farmington, Conn.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
June 25, 1870
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1672 June 25 - 1st recorded monthly Quaker meeting in US held, Sandwich, Mass
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1953 June 25 - The temperature at Anchorage soared to 86 degrees, their hottest reading of record.
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June 25, 1953
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1935 WAREHOUSE BURNS.
Stockton, Calif., June 25. - Damages estimated in excess of $400,000 was done when flames destroyed the TAYLOR Milling Company plant at Stockton. Portions of the walls fell during the height of the blaze, injuring one fireman by falling bricks. The plant was declared a total loss.
The Modesto Bee And News - Herald
Modesto, California
June 25, 1935
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1908 Badly Scalded by Steam.
C. R. Smith, of Messenger st., who is employed by the Central Vermont railway as an engineer, was badly scalded about the head and face Friday. While working under the engine, at Randolph, he opened the cylinder cock which allowed the steam to escape upon him. He was brought to his home, in this city and it is expected that he will soon recover from the effects of the accident.
St. Albans Daily Messenger
St. Albans, Vermont
June 25, 1908
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June 25, 1953
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1935 WAREHOUSE BURNS.
Stockton, Calif., June 25. - Damages estimated in excess of $400,000 was done when flames destroyed the TAYLOR Milling Company plant at Stockton. Portions of the walls fell during the height of the blaze, injuring one fireman by falling bricks. The plant was declared a total loss.
The Modesto Bee And News - Herald
Modesto, California
June 25, 1935
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1908 Badly Scalded by Steam.
C. R. Smith, of Messenger st., who is employed by the Central Vermont railway as an engineer, was badly scalded about the head and face Friday. While working under the engine, at Randolph, he opened the cylinder cock which allowed the steam to escape upon him. He was brought to his home, in this city and it is expected that he will soon recover from the effects of the accident.
St. Albans Daily Messenger
St. Albans, Vermont
June 25, 1908
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1950 June 25 - Korean War begins when North Korean forces invade South Korea
Armed forces from communist North Korea smash into South Korea, setting off the Korean War. The United States, acting under the auspices of the United Nations, quickly sprang to the defense of South Korea and fought a bloody and frustrating war for the next three years.
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1908 Master Henry Baldwin Suffers Injuries.
The following news item will be of interest to St. Albans people as Henry Baldwin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Baldwin, of Mexico City, who formerly resided here: “Master Henry Baldwin, who is with his mother at their summer place in Randolph, is recovering from injuries received from falling while at play in a neighbor’s barn about a week ago. He was unconscious for some time after the fall and it was feared that the injuries would prove fatal.”
St. Albans Daily Messenger
St. Albans, Vermont
June 25, 1908
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1907 EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. ONE KILLED AND NINE INJURED. Two Trollies Crash in Collision at North Attleboro
One person was fatally and nine others more or less seriously injured at North Attleboro yesterday in a collision between two large open cars, one of them filled with passengers on the Interstate Consolidated street railway company’s lines. The most severely injured was Motorman James Harding, who was taken to the Rhode Island hospital at Providence, suffering from internal injuries and fractures of both arms and legs. He died later at the hospital. The accident happened at a curve between...
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Springfield Republican
Springfield, Massachusetts
June 25, 1907
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Armed forces from communist North Korea smash into South Korea, setting off the Korean War. The United States, acting under the auspices of the United Nations, quickly sprang to the defense of South Korea and fought a bloody and frustrating war for the next three years.
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1908 Master Henry Baldwin Suffers Injuries.
The following news item will be of interest to St. Albans people as Henry Baldwin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Baldwin, of Mexico City, who formerly resided here: “Master Henry Baldwin, who is with his mother at their summer place in Randolph, is recovering from injuries received from falling while at play in a neighbor’s barn about a week ago. He was unconscious for some time after the fall and it was feared that the injuries would prove fatal.”
St. Albans Daily Messenger
St. Albans, Vermont
June 25, 1908
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1907 EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. ONE KILLED AND NINE INJURED. Two Trollies Crash in Collision at North Attleboro
One person was fatally and nine others more or less seriously injured at North Attleboro yesterday in a collision between two large open cars, one of them filled with passengers on the Interstate Consolidated street railway company’s lines. The most severely injured was Motorman James Harding, who was taken to the Rhode Island hospital at Providence, suffering from internal injuries and fractures of both arms and legs. He died later at the hospital. The accident happened at a curve between...
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Springfield Republican
Springfield, Massachusetts
June 25, 1907
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1866 A Bridgeport (Ct.) man has invented a horse-car for hot weather, in which the seats run crosswise, and which has doors at the sides. It will carry sixty passengers.
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Lowell Daily Citizen and News
Lowell, Massachusetts
June 25, 1866
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Lowell Daily Citizen and News
Lowell, Massachusetts
June 25, 1866
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America - Did you know?
The 1962 escape from Alcatraz, the only successful one, is still under investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service.
Quebec - Did you know?
In Quebec, kissing on the cheeks in the French manner is quite common. When close friends and family meet in Quebec, they use first names and kiss both cheeks.
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