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 May 17, 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 May 17 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
A shocking accident occurred about 5:30 o'clock in the evening at the West Main street crossing of the Michigan Central Railroad in Kalamazoo, Mich. A street car containing eight ladies and two gentlemen was crossing the track when a switch engine dashed down upon it from the east side at a high rate of speed, and the driver being unable to get the car out of the way the helpless passengers were hurled to a terrible death. It was but the work of a moment.
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The Cranbury Press - New Jersey - May 17, 1889
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1889 - HURLED TO DEATH - An Engine Runs Into a Street Car Killing Six Ladies
A shocking accident occurred about 5:30 o'clock in the evening at the West Main street crossing of the Michigan Central Railroad in Kalamazoo, Mich. A street car containing eight ladies and two gentlemen was crossing the track when a switch engine dashed down upon it from the east side at a high rate of speed, and the driver being unable to get the car out of the way the helpless passengers were hurled to a terrible death. It was but the work of a moment.
The street car was carried almost to ... Read MORE...
The Cranbury Press - New Jersey - May 17, 1889
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Jersey City, N.J.
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Feather Cake One cup of sugar, one tablespoonful of butter, one egg, one cup of sweet milk, two cups of flour, one teaspoonful of cream-tartar, one-half as much soda.
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
ERIE, May 18 – The floods in this city caused by heavy rains are the most destructive ever known. It is impossible to estimate the damage done to property, but its probably is not less than $500,000. The damage to the Jarecki Manufacturing company’s plant is placed at $100,000. Scores of houses were washed away, but no fatality is reported since that of the boy Heberleya. Railroad bridges and culverts are washed away on all sides of Erie. All trains are canceled on the Erie and Pittsburg and... Read MORE...
The Marion Daily Star - Marion, Ohio - May 17, 1893
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1893 - Flood
ERIE, May 18 – The floods in this city caused by heavy rains are the most destructive ever known. It is impossible to estimate the damage done to property, but its probably is not less than $500,000. The damage to the Jarecki Manufacturing company’s plant is placed at $100,000. Scores of houses were washed away, but no fatality is reported since that of the boy Heberleya. Railroad bridges and culverts are washed away on all sides of Erie. All trains are canceled on the Erie and Pittsburg and... Read MORE...
The Marion Daily Star - Marion, Ohio - May 17, 1893
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Kansas City, Mo., U.S.A.
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April 1898
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Ladies
At a funeral, enter the church quietly, and, unless you belong to the mourners, wait until they leave the church before you rise from your seat. Never attempt to speak to any of the afflicted family. However heartfelt your sympathy, it will not be welcome at that time.
Utica, New York, USA
Utica, May 11. - A frightful accident occurred this morning, at half-past six o'clock, on the Central Railroad, by the crushing of a bridge over the Sanquoit Creek, some 3 and a half miles west of this city, near Whitesboro. Seven or eight persons are already dead, and five or six others are barely alive. The injured number forty or more.
The accident occurred in the Cincinnati express train, due here at 20 minutes past 6.
It was somewhat behind time at Whitesboro, and was coming up at a... Read MORE...
The Compiler - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - May 17, 1858
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1858 - TERRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT. SEVEN OR EIGHT KILLED - FIVE OR SIX FATALLY INJURED - OVER FORTY WOUNDED - CRUSHING OF A BRIDGE.
Utica, May 11. - A frightful accident occurred this morning, at half-past six o'clock, on the Central Railroad, by the crushing of a bridge over the Sanquoit Creek, some 3 and a half miles west of this city, near Whitesboro. Seven or eight persons are already dead, and five or six others are barely alive. The injured number forty or more.
The accident occurred in the Cincinnati express train, due here at 20 minutes past 6.
It was somewhat behind time at Whitesboro, and was coming up at a... Read MORE...
The Compiler - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - May 17, 1858
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Shelton, Connecticut, USA (Huntington)
There was a bad smash-up on the Berkshire division of the Consolidated railroad at the Derby meadows near Shelton and only about 100 feet away from the bridge at 11 o'clock yesterday forenoon. A switching engine attached to some freight cars was backing down grade and was unable to slow up in time to get out of the way of a special freight train that was coming up from the rear.
The presence of the special was discovered in time for the switcher to stop, but the brakes apparently refused to... Read MORE...
The New Haven Evening Register - New Haven, Connecticut - May 17, 1894
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1894 FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED.
There was a bad smash-up on the Berkshire division of the Consolidated railroad at the Derby meadows near Shelton and only about 100 feet away from the bridge at 11 o'clock yesterday forenoon. A switching engine attached to some freight cars was backing down grade and was unable to slow up in time to get out of the way of a special freight train that was coming up from the rear.
The presence of the special was discovered in time for the switcher to stop, but the brakes apparently refused to... Read MORE...
The New Haven Evening Register - New Haven, Connecticut - May 17, 1894
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Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA
Lumber Street, on the west, which is the first highway running parallel with the water front, is lined with tenement houses. The occupants of these dwellings became panic stricken, and took out their household goods in great haste. Fortunately, but a few of the dwelling were reached by the flames.
There were few who saw the fire in its early stages who believed that Lumber Street could be made in any great measure a boundary of the burned district. Three small dwellings and a barn were... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - May 17, 1894
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1894 - Fire
Lumber Street, on the west, which is the first highway running parallel with the water front, is lined with tenement houses. The occupants of these dwellings became panic stricken, and took out their household goods in great haste. Fortunately, but a few of the dwelling were reached by the flames.
There were few who saw the fire in its early stages who believed that Lumber Street could be made in any great measure a boundary of the burned district. Three small dwellings and a barn were... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - May 17, 1894
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1886 ANOTHER TORNADO CAUSES GREAT DEVASTATION IN OHIO. HANCOCK, HARDIN AND ADJACENT COUNTIES ARE VISITED BY A TERRIFIC CYCLONE, DESTROYING LIFE AND PROPERTY.
A terrible tornado swept over the southern part of Hancock and northern part of Hardin county at a late hour Friday night carrying death and destruction in its path. At Forest, WILLIAM McELREE, wife and two children and mother-in-law, MRS. HIGGINS, were buried in the ruins of a large brick house, and the first named killed. The rest were injured, the last named fatally. MISS LEASE was killed in her house. ISSAC LAMBERT, 8 years of age, was buried under his house and fatally injured. A. L....
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Newark Daily Advocate
Newark, Ohio
May 17, 1886
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1901 May 17 – The U.S. stock market crashes.
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May 17, 1901
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1900 May 17 - L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is published in Chicago.
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A terrible tornado swept over the southern part of Hancock and northern part of Hardin county at a late hour Friday night carrying death and destruction in its path. At Forest, WILLIAM McELREE, wife and two children and mother-in-law, MRS. HIGGINS, were buried in the ruins of a large brick house, and the first named killed. The rest were injured, the last named fatally. MISS LEASE was killed in her house. ISSAC LAMBERT, 8 years of age, was buried under his house and fatally injured. A. L....
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Newark Daily Advocate
Newark, Ohio
May 17, 1886
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1901 May 17 – The U.S. stock market crashes.
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1900 May 17 - L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is published in Chicago.
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1883 May 17 - Buffalo Bill Cody's 1st wild west show premieres in Omaha
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May 17, 1883
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1909 FIREBUGS START A $300,000 FIRE AT FT. SMITH
Ft. Smith, Ark., May 17. - Fire here today destroyed the Ft. Smith Compress and it's contents of five thousand bales of cotton. The loss is estimated at $300,000, covered by insurance. It is believed that the fire was incendiary origin as the flames broke out simultaneously in a dozen different places in the yard.
Chillicothe Constitution
Chillicothe, Missouri
May 17, 1909
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1875 OPERA HOUSE FIRE.
Whitehall, N. Y., May 15. - A fire at Rutland, Vt., this morning, burned the Ripley's Opera House, the stores of MUNN & COMPTON, STANLEY & Co., and others. Loss of $75,000; partly insured.
Logansport Star
Logansport, Indiana
May 17, 1875
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May 17, 1883
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1909 FIREBUGS START A $300,000 FIRE AT FT. SMITH
Ft. Smith, Ark., May 17. - Fire here today destroyed the Ft. Smith Compress and it's contents of five thousand bales of cotton. The loss is estimated at $300,000, covered by insurance. It is believed that the fire was incendiary origin as the flames broke out simultaneously in a dozen different places in the yard.
Chillicothe Constitution
Chillicothe, Missouri
May 17, 1909
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1875 OPERA HOUSE FIRE.
Whitehall, N. Y., May 15. - A fire at Rutland, Vt., this morning, burned the Ripley's Opera House, the stores of MUNN & COMPTON, STANLEY & Co., and others. Loss of $75,000; partly insured.
Logansport Star
Logansport, Indiana
May 17, 1875
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1872 A Singular Law Suit.
The proprietors of the Rural Cemetery at Worcester, Massachusetts, have brought suit against a company engaged in the manufacture of chemicals, about 400 feet distant from the cemetery. It is claimed that the fumes of coppers thrown off by the works injure the marble monuments and headstones in the cemetery.
The Indianapolis News
Indianapolis, Indiana
May 17, 1872
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1895 Mill Fire
METHUEN, Mass., May 18.- A fire started in Couses' cotton mills since midnight and destroyed it.
Sandusky Register
Sandusky, Ohio
May 17, 1895
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The proprietors of the Rural Cemetery at Worcester, Massachusetts, have brought suit against a company engaged in the manufacture of chemicals, about 400 feet distant from the cemetery. It is claimed that the fumes of coppers thrown off by the works injure the marble monuments and headstones in the cemetery.
The Indianapolis News
Indianapolis, Indiana
May 17, 1872
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1895 Mill Fire
METHUEN, Mass., May 18.- A fire started in Couses' cotton mills since midnight and destroyed it.
Sandusky Register
Sandusky, Ohio
May 17, 1895
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America - Did you know?
May 2, 1803 - Louisiana Purchase: United States agrees to pay France $15 million for the Louisiana Territory, which extends west from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and comprises about 830,000 sq mi. As a result, the U.S. nearly...Read MORE...www.infoplease.com
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Lowell, Mass.
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April 1898
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