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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated March 5, 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 5 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Tensions between the American colonists and the British were already running high in the early spring of 1770. Late in the afternoon, on March 5, a crowd of jeering Bostonians slinging snowballs gathered around a small group of British soldiers guarding the Boston Customs House. The soldiers became enraged after one of them had been hit, and they fired into the crowd, even though they were under orders not to fire. Five colonists were shot and killed.
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March 5, 1770
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1770 - March 5 - Boston Massacre
Tensions between the American colonists and the British were already running high in the early spring of 1770. Late in the afternoon, on March 5, a crowd of jeering Bostonians slinging snowballs gathered around a small group of British soldiers guarding the Boston Customs House. The soldiers became enraged after one of them had been hit, and they fired into the crowd, even though they were under orders not to fire. Five colonists were shot and killed.
The first person who was hit when the... Read MORE...
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March 5, 1770
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Rexall Acid-Dyspesia Tablets
United Drug Company, Boston - St. Louis, USA
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Reno, Nevada, USA
Reno, Nev. - A fire broke out at Reno last Sunday morning, and in three hours all the business part of the town was in ashes, the only houses escaping being the Masonic building with Hagerman & Schooling's grocery store on the first floor, and John Larcombes.
Two or three Central Pacific trains, including the lightning train, were destroyed.
The loss is estimated at $1,000,000 with about $150,000 insurance.
Five persons lost their lives:
MRS. JOHN PECK.
JOHN RILEY.
Three unknown... Read MORE...
Columbus Journal - Nebraska - March 5, 1879
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1879 - RAGING FIRE.
Reno, Nev. - A fire broke out at Reno last Sunday morning, and in three hours all the business part of the town was in ashes, the only houses escaping being the Masonic building with Hagerman & Schooling's grocery store on the first floor, and John Larcombes.
Two or three Central Pacific trains, including the lightning train, were destroyed.
The loss is estimated at $1,000,000 with about $150,000 insurance.
Five persons lost their lives:
MRS. JOHN PECK.
JOHN RILEY.
Three unknown... Read MORE...
Columbus Journal - Nebraska - March 5, 1879
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
California Cake
One pint of flour, one pint of Indian meal, one pint of milk, two eggs, one teaspoonful of soda, two spoonfuls of cream of tartar, four tablespoonfuls of sugar, small piece of butter. Mix the eggs and milk together, add sugar and...Read MORE...
The Willimantic Chronicle, Willimantic, Connecticut, August 18, 1880
San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, Cal., March 5 - Five men were killed Sunday afternoon when the home made experimental monoplane in which they were traveling nose dived 300 feet to the earth at Bernett flying field to avoid a midair smash with a big passenger plane landing at the same time.
The dead are W. W. BIRD, pilot and builder of the plane, Point Loma.
RALPH CRAIG, Coronado.
CHESTER H. KIDWELL, Ocean Beach.
CLIFFORD DILL, Coronado.
IRVING THOMAS, address unknown.
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Evening Independent - Massillon, Ohio - March 5, 1928
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1928 - FIVE ARE DEAD AS HOME MADE PLANE CRASHES.
San Diego, Cal., March 5 - Five men were killed Sunday afternoon when the home made experimental monoplane in which they were traveling nose dived 300 feet to the earth at Bernett flying field to avoid a midair smash with a big passenger plane landing at the same time.
The dead are W. W. BIRD, pilot and builder of the plane, Point Loma.
RALPH CRAIG, Coronado.
CHESTER H. KIDWELL, Ocean Beach.
CLIFFORD DILL, Coronado.
IRVING THOMAS, address unknown.
The pilot and his four passengers were... Read MORE...
Evening Independent - Massillon, Ohio - March 5, 1928
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Rexpirin Brand Tablets
United Drug Company
Boston - St. Louis, USA
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1870 A curious incident happened a few days ago in New Canaan, Conn.
A vicious but fast horse, driven before a "sulky" while proceeding at a rapid rate down Main street, kicked up, and got his two hind legs over the whiflletree, from which position the animal could not withdraw them. Nevertheless, he paddled along on two legs and made good time, to the wonder and astonishment of the lookers-on.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 5, 1870
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1887 By a plan of "penny a day" collections, the ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Saratoga Springs raised during the past year the handsome sum of $1,950 on the debt of the church.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 5, 1887
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1887 Death of Osgood Bradbury
Osgood Bradbury, who died in New Gloucester, Me., a few days ago, aged ninety years, was born in the town where he died. His dying words were: "Hold me; I'm falling."
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 5, 1887
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A vicious but fast horse, driven before a "sulky" while proceeding at a rapid rate down Main street, kicked up, and got his two hind legs over the whiflletree, from which position the animal could not withdraw them. Nevertheless, he paddled along on two legs and made good time, to the wonder and astonishment of the lookers-on.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 5, 1870
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1887 By a plan of "penny a day" collections, the ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Saratoga Springs raised during the past year the handsome sum of $1,950 on the debt of the church.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 5, 1887
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1887 Death of Osgood Bradbury
Osgood Bradbury, who died in New Gloucester, Me., a few days ago, aged ninety years, was born in the town where he died. His dying words were: "Hold me; I'm falling."
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 5, 1887
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1880 Children Under 14 Working During School Hours
Arrests are being made in Cleveland, Ohio, under the school laws prohibiting employers from having children under fourteen years of age in their employ during school hours, when not compelled to work on account of poverty.
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Macon Weekly Telegraph
Macon, Georgia
March 5, 1880
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Arrests are being made in Cleveland, Ohio, under the school laws prohibiting employers from having children under fourteen years of age in their employ during school hours, when not compelled to work on account of poverty.
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Macon Weekly Telegraph
Macon, Georgia
March 5, 1880
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America - Did you know?
June 15, 1846 - Oregon Treaty fixes U.S.-Canadian border at 49th parallel; U.S. acquires Oregon territory.
Quebec - Did you know?
In New France, the vast majority of newcomers were either soldiers or indentured workers. Before crossing the Atlantic, the indentured workers had signed a contract providing for a predetermined stay. Most of them saw it as a temporary contract, not ...Read MORE...History of Quebec for Dummies by Eric Bedard, published by John Wiley & Sons, Canada, Ltd.
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Jordan High School
Gold Medal Antacid Powder
S. Pfeiffer Mfg. Co.
St. Louis, Mo.
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