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 20, 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 20 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Hayfield of Joshua T. Durfee, Tiverton, R.I., which was seeded down four years ago with Hubbard's "Bone Base" Fertilizers. Last Spring it cut, first crop, over four tons of hay per acre. Remember, it was dry.
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Barton, Vermont, USA (Orleans) (Barton Landing)
Syracuse, N. Y., May 15. - Zura Hanson, well known horseman of Barton, Vt., is being held by the polce here charged with violating the Mann white slave act. He was arrested in company with 19-year-old Lillian Woodbury as they were leaving a train at the Central station.
The police received a telegram signed "R. H. Johnson," telling them that they would find a white slave case on a certain train. The arrest followed.
At the police station the girl broke down and confessed, according to... Read MORE...
St Albans Messenger - St Albans, Vermont - May 20, 1915
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1915 - BARTON MAN IN SYRACUSE JAIL. Zura Hanson Arrested with "Friend of Wife" Under White Slave Act.
Syracuse, N. Y., May 15. - Zura Hanson, well known horseman of Barton, Vt., is being held by the polce here charged with violating the Mann white slave act. He was arrested in company with 19-year-old Lillian Woodbury as they were leaving a train at the Central station.
The police received a telegram signed "R. H. Johnson," telling them that they would find a white slave case on a certain train. The arrest followed.
At the police station the girl broke down and confessed, according to... Read MORE...
St Albans Messenger - St Albans, Vermont - May 20, 1915
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Fried Cakes One quart of flour, one cup of sugar, one cup of sweet milk, one egg, a pinch of salt, one teaspoonful of soda and two teaspoonfuls of cream-tartar.
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Yakima, Washington, USA
Yakima, Wash., May 19.- AP - A youth was fatally injured and at least 37 other persons injured here today when a crumbling cornice plunged about 40 parade spectators two stories to the crowded street below.
Victor Russ, 18, of Wapato, was fatally injured when the mass of falling brick, twisted steel and humanlly [sic] crashed upon the street throng.
Dick Candriel, 30, of Yakima, was critically injured. He was struck while standing on the sidewalk, and his recovery was considered doubtful by ... Read MORE...
The Galveston Daily News - Galveston, Texas - May 20, 1935
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1935 - ACCIDENT MARS YAKIMA PARADE; BOY IS KILLED
Yakima, Wash., May 19.- AP - A youth was fatally injured and at least 37 other persons injured here today when a crumbling cornice plunged about 40 parade spectators two stories to the crowded street below.
Victor Russ, 18, of Wapato, was fatally injured when the mass of falling brick, twisted steel and humanlly [sic] crashed upon the street throng.
Dick Candriel, 30, of Yakima, was critically injured. He was struck while standing on the sidewalk, and his recovery was considered doubtful by ... Read MORE...
The Galveston Daily News - Galveston, Texas - May 20, 1935
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Men
Having made your choice, and obtained the object of your desire, let it be your ambition that both she and those who gave her to you may ever find increasing cause to rejoice in the union.
Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA (Saybrook Colony)
SAYBROOK POINT, Conn., May 19.- Fenwick Hall, for forty years a noted Summer hotel on the Long Island shore and located on the point which juts out into the Sound at the mouth of the Connecticut River, was completely destroyed by fire this afternoon. Edward Stokes, who owned the Hoffman House in New York City, built the hotel in 1872. In recent years former United States Senator Morgan G. Bulkeley had the property. This Spring he decided that the building had outlived its usefulness as a hotel... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - May 20, 1917
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1917 - Connecticut Hotel Destroyed by Fire
SAYBROOK POINT, Conn., May 19.- Fenwick Hall, for forty years a noted Summer hotel on the Long Island shore and located on the point which juts out into the Sound at the mouth of the Connecticut River, was completely destroyed by fire this afternoon. Edward Stokes, who owned the Hoffman House in New York City, built the hotel in 1872. In recent years former United States Senator Morgan G. Bulkeley had the property. This Spring he decided that the building had outlived its usefulness as a hotel... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - May 20, 1917
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Williamsburg, Massachusetts, USA (Haydenville)
FOUR VILLAGES ALMOST DEMOLISHED !!
NEARLY 200 LIVES LOST !!
ABOUT $2,000,000 WORTH OF PROPERTY DESTROYED !!
Northampton, Mass., May 16. - Not far from eight o'clock this morning the peaceful residents of Williamsburg were startled by the appearance of a horse dashing madly through the streets, while his rider shouted to the people to escape for their lives, for the reservoir had given way and the waters were coming down upon them.
Scarcely comprehending the dreadful tidings, but with... Read MORE...
Indiana Messenger - Indiana, Pennsylvania - May 20, 1874
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1874 - TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE !! BURSTING OF A WATER RESERVOIR IN MASSACHUSETTS !! EVERYTHING CARRIED BEFORE THE TORRENT !!
FOUR VILLAGES ALMOST DEMOLISHED !!
NEARLY 200 LIVES LOST !!
ABOUT $2,000,000 WORTH OF PROPERTY DESTROYED !!
Northampton, Mass., May 16. - Not far from eight o'clock this morning the peaceful residents of Williamsburg were startled by the appearance of a horse dashing madly through the streets, while his rider shouted to the people to escape for their lives, for the reservoir had given way and the waters were coming down upon them.
Scarcely comprehending the dreadful tidings, but with... Read MORE...
Indiana Messenger - Indiana, Pennsylvania - May 20, 1874
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Burlington, Vermont, USA
There has been considerable excitement in Burlington, Vermont, for a few days past, on the subject of the removal of the remains of Gen. Ethan Allen. The ceremonies of laying the corner-stone of the monument ordered by the State have been deferred, and the authorities of the town and the committee of the monument have made thorough search, to the depth of six or eight feet, in all parts of the family lot not known to be occupied by the remains of other members of the family, where his monument... Read MORE...
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Alexandria Gazette - Alexandria, Virginia - May 20, 1858
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1858 - Ethan Allen's Remains
There has been considerable excitement in Burlington, Vermont, for a few days past, on the subject of the removal of the remains of Gen. Ethan Allen. The ceremonies of laying the corner-stone of the monument ordered by the State have been deferred, and the authorities of the town and the committee of the monument have made thorough search, to the depth of six or eight feet, in all parts of the family lot not known to be occupied by the remains of other members of the family, where his monument... Read MORE...
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Alexandria Gazette - Alexandria, Virginia - May 20, 1858
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1908 THE BRAINTREE SALOON
The saloon in Braintree was opened last wek, and it is really marvelous how many people from this town, says the Randolph Herald, have been able to find business to take them in that direction ever since. A few were surprised and indignant to learn that they were enrolled on the blacklist of 20 names from Randolph with which the saloon keeper has been provided, but the greater number came back with cloves in their mouths and apparently more or less happy. Saturday night the advantage of...
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Argus and Patriot
Montpelier, Vermont
May 20, 1908
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1857 Destructive Fire At Alton, Ill.
Chicago, Saturday, April 18. A destructive conflagration occurred at Alton, Ill. On Thursday, destroying the planing Mill of MORRISON & BEAL, the Methodist Church parsonage house, and doing great damage to the WAVERLEY HOTEL, Piazza house, and the warehouse of HOLLISTER & COFFER. Total loss was $50,000.
The New York Times
New York, New York
May 20, 1857
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1918 May 20 – The small town of Codell, Kansas, is hit for the third year in a row on the same date by a tornado.
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May 20, 1918
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The saloon in Braintree was opened last wek, and it is really marvelous how many people from this town, says the Randolph Herald, have been able to find business to take them in that direction ever since. A few were surprised and indignant to learn that they were enrolled on the blacklist of 20 names from Randolph with which the saloon keeper has been provided, but the greater number came back with cloves in their mouths and apparently more or less happy. Saturday night the advantage of...
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Argus and Patriot
Montpelier, Vermont
May 20, 1908
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1857 Destructive Fire At Alton, Ill.
Chicago, Saturday, April 18. A destructive conflagration occurred at Alton, Ill. On Thursday, destroying the planing Mill of MORRISON & BEAL, the Methodist Church parsonage house, and doing great damage to the WAVERLEY HOTEL, Piazza house, and the warehouse of HOLLISTER & COFFER. Total loss was $50,000.
The New York Times
New York, New York
May 20, 1857
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1918 May 20 – The small town of Codell, Kansas, is hit for the third year in a row on the same date by a tornado.
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May 20, 1918
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1916 May 20 – The Saturday Evening Post publishes its first cover with a Norman Rockwell painting (Boy with Baby Carriage).
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May 20, 1916
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1873 May 20 - Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis receive United States patent #139121 for using copper rivets to strengthen the pockets of denim work pants.
Levi Strauss & Co. begin manufacturing the famous Levi's brand of jeans, using fabric from the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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May 20, 1873
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1980 May 20 - 710 families in Love Canal area (Niagara Falls NY) are evacuated
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May 20, 1980
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May 20, 1916
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1873 May 20 - Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis receive United States patent #139121 for using copper rivets to strengthen the pockets of denim work pants.
Levi Strauss & Co. begin manufacturing the famous Levi's brand of jeans, using fabric from the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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May 20, 1873
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1980 May 20 - 710 families in Love Canal area (Niagara Falls NY) are evacuated
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May 20, 1980
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1908 EIGHT CARS GO INTO RIVER. Bridge Over Cahaba River Knocked Down But No Lives Lost.
Birmingham, May 19. - (Special.) - The steel bridge over Cahaba River, about fifteen miles east of Birmingham, was knocked down early this morning when several cars in freight train No. 36, eastbound, became derailed and ran on the cross ties. Eight cars went into the river. No lives were lost but traffic was delayed all day. A broken flange on one of the cars in the freight train caused the wreck. A large force of men was put to work repairing the bridge. In the meantime the track of the...
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The Montgomery Advertiser
Montgomery, Alabama
May 20, 1908
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Birmingham, May 19. - (Special.) - The steel bridge over Cahaba River, about fifteen miles east of Birmingham, was knocked down early this morning when several cars in freight train No. 36, eastbound, became derailed and ran on the cross ties. Eight cars went into the river. No lives were lost but traffic was delayed all day. A broken flange on one of the cars in the freight train caused the wreck. A large force of men was put to work repairing the bridge. In the meantime the track of the...
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The Montgomery Advertiser
Montgomery, Alabama
May 20, 1908
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America - Did you know?
You don’t need to travel out of the country to see one of Egypt’s ancient ruins. A 3,000-year-old obelisk named Cleopatra’s Needle is located in New York’s Central Park. It stands about 66 feet tall, weighs somewhere near 220 tons. It was given as a ...Read MORE...legendsofamerica.com
Quebec - Did you know?
Practicing witch craft in Canada is actually prohibited by law. In fact, it can even be found in Section 365 of Canada’s Criminal Code, where pretending to be a witch, be in a coven, cast spells, do enchantments, and hang out in the woods with your...Read MORE...awesomejelly.com
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Steamboats, South Bristol, Me., 1908
C. W. V. Model Gift Home of 1952
Bay 8th St. and Cropsey Ave.
Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Daily 2:00 to 10:30 P.M.
Valued at $40,000.00, completely furnished with plot and Free and Clear of all encumbrances, this beautiful 7-room model gift home, with finished attic and basement with recreation room and including a 1952 auto-mobile. This home equipped with carrier "Year-round" Air Conditioning by Kool Air Co., is being presented as a major feature of the kings county chapter catholic war veterans, U.S.A., in connection with the kings county home show of 1952 at the hotel St. George, Clark and Henry Streets, Brooklyn, N. Y., September 29th Thru October 3rd. The model gift home will be open for free public inspection daily, 2:00 to 10:30 p.m., June 14th until October 3rd. Official Hostesses in Charge. Located at bay 8th Street and Cropsey Avenue (Two blocks from belt parkway - bay 8th street exit), Brooklyn, N. Y.
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