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 March 13, 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 March 13 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Barre, Vermont, USA (Graniteville) (South Barre)
Barre, March 10. - A mass meeting of the granite quarrymen was held in the town hall of Barre town, Saturday evening for the purpose of organizing a quarrymen's union, the object being to demand a day of eight hours with nine hours' pay.
The officers elected were, president, G. M. McLeod; vice-president, Albert Davis; financial secretary, Norman G. McDonald; recording secretary, Andrew J. Welch; treasurer, Joseph Clark.
There was an attendance of 600 and during the progress of the meeting ... Read MORE...
St Albans Messenger - St Albans, Vermont - March 13, 1902
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1902 - THE FLOOR SAGGED. Barre Quarrymen Organize a Weighty Organization.
Barre, March 10. - A mass meeting of the granite quarrymen was held in the town hall of Barre town, Saturday evening for the purpose of organizing a quarrymen's union, the object being to demand a day of eight hours with nine hours' pay.
The officers elected were, president, G. M. McLeod; vice-president, Albert Davis; financial secretary, Norman G. McDonald; recording secretary, Andrew J. Welch; treasurer, Joseph Clark.
There was an attendance of 600 and during the progress of the meeting ... Read MORE...
St Albans Messenger - St Albans, Vermont - March 13, 1902
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Elgin, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Ill., March 12, 1880
Judge Blodgett rendered an interesting decision to-day in the nature of advice to the United States Commissioner upon an election point.
At the recent municipal election at Elgin, Ill, about seventy voters employed in the mild condensing works were notified by their superintendent to vote the no-license ticket. The license nominee thereupon applied to Commissioner Hoyne for a writ of arrest, who, being in doubt, referred the matter to Judge Blodgett, who... Read MORE...
New York Herald - New York, New York - March 13, 1880
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1880 - Suffrage Protection
Chicago, Ill., March 12, 1880
Judge Blodgett rendered an interesting decision to-day in the nature of advice to the United States Commissioner upon an election point.
At the recent municipal election at Elgin, Ill, about seventy voters employed in the mild condensing works were notified by their superintendent to vote the no-license ticket. The license nominee thereupon applied to Commissioner Hoyne for a writ of arrest, who, being in doubt, referred the matter to Judge Blodgett, who... Read MORE...
New York Herald - New York, New York - March 13, 1880
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Cranberry Sauce - Wash and pick over the cranberries; put on to cook in a tin or porcelain vessel, allowing a teacupful of water to each quart. Stew slowly, stirring often until they are as thick as marmalade. Take from the fire in little...Read MORE...
The Willimantic Chronicle, Willimantic, Conn., December 7, 1881
Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Special to The New York Times.
Niagara Falls, March 12. - An icicle that became detached from the high bank below the railway bridge at the Whirlpool Rapids this afternoon caused the death of JOSEPH MENZER, a conductor on a belt line car, injured Motorman HYATT, wreck the electric car, and injured these passengers: S. S. LINDSEY, Pittsburg, Penn., arm broken, and MRS. LINDSEY, badly shocked; DR. and MRS. J. E. NEWIG of Sioux City, Iowa, both shocked and bruised.
After the washout of last... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - March 13, 1907
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1907 - ICICLE CRUSHES TROLLEY. ACCIDENT AT NIAGARA FALLS KILLS ONE PERSON, HURTS OTHERS.
Special to The New York Times.
Niagara Falls, March 12. - An icicle that became detached from the high bank below the railway bridge at the Whirlpool Rapids this afternoon caused the death of JOSEPH MENZER, a conductor on a belt line car, injured Motorman HYATT, wreck the electric car, and injured these passengers: S. S. LINDSEY, Pittsburg, Penn., arm broken, and MRS. LINDSEY, badly shocked; DR. and MRS. J. E. NEWIG of Sioux City, Iowa, both shocked and bruised.
After the washout of last... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - March 13, 1907
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Ladies
Be careful always that the details of your dress are perfectly finished in every point. The small articles of a wardrobe require constant care to keep in perfect order, yet they will wofully revenge themselves if...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
1850 Wm. Cobb, who is now 80, has been Treasurer of the town of Warwick, Franklin Co. since 1809, save one year. He has now declined. He is postmaster of the town.
Springfield Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts
March 13, 1850
1869 Cornell Gift
The entire gift of Ezra Cornell to the Cornell University, at Ithaca, N.Y., will amount to about $2,500,000. Ten years ago or so, Ez. could not pay his grocer's bill.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 13, 1869
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1869 There is now living in Marshfield, Mass., an aged couple who are enjoying their 75th year of married life. There are both well, and bid fair to celebrate their diamond wedding.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 13, 1869
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Springfield Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts
March 13, 1850
1869 Cornell Gift
The entire gift of Ezra Cornell to the Cornell University, at Ithaca, N.Y., will amount to about $2,500,000. Ten years ago or so, Ez. could not pay his grocer's bill.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 13, 1869
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1869 There is now living in Marshfield, Mass., an aged couple who are enjoying their 75th year of married life. There are both well, and bid fair to celebrate their diamond wedding.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 13, 1869
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1928 TWO MEN ARE KILLED, ONE HURT IN EXPLOSION AT WESTINGHOUSE PLANT. CHIEF INSPECTOR JOHN T. SNYDER, SWATHMORE, FOREMAN WILLIAM C. COGLEY, PROSPECT PARK, VICTIMS OF TURBINE BLOW-UP - LIVES BLOTTED OUT DURING TEST OF FINISHED PRODUCT.
Two men were instantly killed and one injured by the explosion of a steam turbine in the erection shop of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing plant at Chester at 8 o'clock this morning. The shop, in which more than 200 men worked, was thrown in a turmoil as the turbine was shattered by a blast which flung the two men to their death.
The dead are WILLIAM G. COGLEY, 50 years old, of 916 Eleventh Avenue, Prospect Park, and JOHN SNYDER, 52 years old, of Rutgers Avenue,...
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Chester Times
Chester, Pennsylvania
March 13, 1928
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1882 Fire
Austin Whitney & Sons' morocco leather tannery at Ashburnham, Mass., was burned at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. A shed, an engine, and some stock were saved. The loss and issurance[sic] are unknown at present.
The New York Times
New York, New York
March 13, 1882
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1870 Fire
CALAIS, Me., March 12. - This morning a fire broke out in the furniture store of Gillis & Gallagher. The stock and fixtures were entirely consumed. The loss is $5,000: insurance $2,000. The books and papers were saved. The building is owned by S. P. Poole, who loses $1.400. He has no insurance. The flames extended to two adjoining buildings, which were damaged to the amount of $2,000; insurance, $1,000.
The New York Times
New York, New York
March 13, 1870
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Two men were instantly killed and one injured by the explosion of a steam turbine in the erection shop of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing plant at Chester at 8 o'clock this morning. The shop, in which more than 200 men worked, was thrown in a turmoil as the turbine was shattered by a blast which flung the two men to their death.
The dead are WILLIAM G. COGLEY, 50 years old, of 916 Eleventh Avenue, Prospect Park, and JOHN SNYDER, 52 years old, of Rutgers Avenue,...
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Chester Times
Chester, Pennsylvania
March 13, 1928
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1882 Fire
Austin Whitney & Sons' morocco leather tannery at Ashburnham, Mass., was burned at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. A shed, an engine, and some stock were saved. The loss and issurance[sic] are unknown at present.
The New York Times
New York, New York
March 13, 1882
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1870 Fire
CALAIS, Me., March 12. - This morning a fire broke out in the furniture store of Gillis & Gallagher. The stock and fixtures were entirely consumed. The loss is $5,000: insurance $2,000. The books and papers were saved. The building is owned by S. P. Poole, who loses $1.400. He has no insurance. The flames extended to two adjoining buildings, which were damaged to the amount of $2,000; insurance, $1,000.
The New York Times
New York, New York
March 13, 1870
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1899 BLAZE AT BEACHMONT.
Revere, Mass., March 12. - Fire was discovered in two of the unoccupied two-story frame houses in the pier district, Beachmont, early Saturday morning. Although the department responded promptly, they succeeded in saving only adjoining property. The two houses were burned. The loss is estimated at about $1,500, partially insured. Mr. McMahone of Crescent Beach, who is the owner, is unable to state what caused the blaze. The yacht Venus, owned by Mr. Brooks, was scorched by the flames, but...
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Portsmouth Herald
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
March 13, 1899
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Revere, Mass., March 12. - Fire was discovered in two of the unoccupied two-story frame houses in the pier district, Beachmont, early Saturday morning. Although the department responded promptly, they succeeded in saving only adjoining property. The two houses were burned. The loss is estimated at about $1,500, partially insured. Mr. McMahone of Crescent Beach, who is the owner, is unable to state what caused the blaze. The yacht Venus, owned by Mr. Brooks, was scorched by the flames, but...
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Portsmouth Herald
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
March 13, 1899
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America - Did you know?
(Alaska) Juneau's gold made prospector Joe Junea wealthy, but he felt that he had to spend all his money before he died. He squandered his fortune and soon got his wish, dying penniless in Dawson.
Quebec - Did you know?
Quebec has a rich, distinctive French-Canadian cuisine. Popular dishes include tourtière (a meat pie), and ragoût de boulettes et de pattes do cochon (a stew made from meatballs and pigs' feet). Other favorites include French onion soup, pea soup,...Read MORE...Countries and Their Cultures - French-Canadians (www.everyculture.com)
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