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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated May 8, 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 8 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Toledo, Ohio, USA
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 7 — Seven young people, members of a Sunday school class of the First Baptist Church, were drowned in the Maumee River just below the city tonight at 10 o'clock. The naphtha launch, "Frolic," on which they were taking a pleasure ride, was run down by the tug "Arthur Woods" of the Great Lakes Towing Company's fleet.
The launch is owned by Joseph W. Hepburn of this city, who invited eleven young people to take an evening ride with him. They started out on a trip to Lake Erie... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - May 8, 1902
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1902 - SEVEN YOUNG PERSONS DROWN - Naphtha Launch, on Which They Were, Run Down by a Tug Near Toledo, Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 7 — Seven young people, members of a Sunday school class of the First Baptist Church, were drowned in the Maumee River just below the city tonight at 10 o'clock. The naphtha launch, "Frolic," on which they were taking a pleasure ride, was run down by the tug "Arthur Woods" of the Great Lakes Towing Company's fleet.
The launch is owned by Joseph W. Hepburn of this city, who invited eleven young people to take an evening ride with him. They started out on a trip to Lake Erie... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - May 8, 1902
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Baked Potatoes - Raw potatoes pared and sliced very thin, put into a pudding dish and covered with milk, sprinkled with pepper and salt, and a tablespoonful of flour previously mixed smooth with a little milk, baked until nicely browned from...Read MORE...
The Willimantic Chronicle, Willimantic, Conn., March 9, 1881
Clinton, Dutchess, New York, USA
A correspondent of one of the New York papers, who confesses to have been a convict in Clinton (N. Y.) State Prison, thus relates his experience in the matter of punishment by the infernal machine called a shower-bath:
"I, too, have done the State some service, and will tell you how it happened, and give you, furthermore, an account of my experience in the institution at Clinton, N. Y. I left my home at the age of sixteen, and came to the city; but being unfortunate in getting work, I... Read MORE...
St Joseph Herald - Saint Joseph, Michigan - May 8, 1869
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1869 - The Shower Bath in State Prison.
A correspondent of one of the New York papers, who confesses to have been a convict in Clinton (N. Y.) State Prison, thus relates his experience in the matter of punishment by the infernal machine called a shower-bath:
"I, too, have done the State some service, and will tell you how it happened, and give you, furthermore, an account of my experience in the institution at Clinton, N. Y. I left my home at the age of sixteen, and came to the city; but being unfortunate in getting work, I... Read MORE...
St Joseph Herald - Saint Joseph, Michigan - May 8, 1869
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Mrs. Potts' Cold Handle Sad Iron
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Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA
WOONSOCKET, R. I., May 7. - Not only were all the buildings connected with the Woonsocket Driving Park burned this afternoon, but fifty pounds of dynamite stored in one of the stables exploded and added considerably to the devastation, besides shaking up the country for miles around. At the time of the explosion A. C. Stacy, the supervisor of the park, was in an adjoining building twenty feet away, and only received a few bruises, although a similar structure the same distance away on the other ... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - May 8, 1899
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1899 - Explosion
WOONSOCKET, R. I., May 7. - Not only were all the buildings connected with the Woonsocket Driving Park burned this afternoon, but fifty pounds of dynamite stored in one of the stables exploded and added considerably to the devastation, besides shaking up the country for miles around. At the time of the explosion A. C. Stacy, the supervisor of the park, was in an adjoining building twenty feet away, and only received a few bruises, although a similar structure the same distance away on the other ... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - May 8, 1899
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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
New London, Connecticut, USA
Special to The New York Times.
New London, May 7. - At an early hour this morning the famous Pequot House, which crowned the headland at the western entrance to New London harbor, took fire and the blaze lasted for several hours, threatening the entire Pequot settlement of cottages and many splendid Summer homes on Pequot Avenue. The cause of the fire is not known.
Two of the Pequot cottages near by were entirely destroyed and one other, belonging to MRS. ANDREWS of New York, was... Read MORE...
New York Times - New York, New York - May 8, 1908
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1908 - PEQUOT HOUSE BURNS. FAMOUS OLD HOTEL AT NEW LONDON COMPLETELY DESTROYED.
Special to The New York Times.
New London, May 7. - At an early hour this morning the famous Pequot House, which crowned the headland at the western entrance to New London harbor, took fire and the blaze lasted for several hours, threatening the entire Pequot settlement of cottages and many splendid Summer homes on Pequot Avenue. The cause of the fire is not known.
Two of the Pequot cottages near by were entirely destroyed and one other, belonging to MRS. ANDREWS of New York, was... Read MORE...
New York Times - New York, New York - May 8, 1908
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1885 Fire
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., May 7. - A fire at Hampton Beach last night and this morning burned the Seaside House, the Atlantic House and the Ocean House, the cottage of Rufus Brown, the cottage of George D. Dodge, the Sea View Cottage, billiard hall and stable, the Gouch Cottage and a saloon, all owned by John G. Cutter; the house of Charles G. Perkin and stable. Total loss, $50,000.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 8, 1885
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1933 May 7, 1933 - Great Ellsworth Fire of 1933 destroyed 130 homes and downtown businesses.
FLAMES SWEEP ELLSWORTH, ME. Most of Town Doomed as 50 Business Buildings and 200 Dwellings Burn HALF-MILE WALL OF FIRE
The New York Times
New York, New York
May 8, 1933
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1945 May 8 - Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) as Nazi Germany surrenders, marking the end of WWII in Europe, with the final surrender being to the Soviets in Berlin, attended by representatives of the Western Powers.
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May 8, 1945
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PORTSMOUTH, N. H., May 7. - A fire at Hampton Beach last night and this morning burned the Seaside House, the Atlantic House and the Ocean House, the cottage of Rufus Brown, the cottage of George D. Dodge, the Sea View Cottage, billiard hall and stable, the Gouch Cottage and a saloon, all owned by John G. Cutter; the house of Charles G. Perkin and stable. Total loss, $50,000.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 8, 1885
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1933 May 7, 1933 - Great Ellsworth Fire of 1933 destroyed 130 homes and downtown businesses.
FLAMES SWEEP ELLSWORTH, ME. Most of Town Doomed as 50 Business Buildings and 200 Dwellings Burn HALF-MILE WALL OF FIRE
The New York Times
New York, New York
May 8, 1933
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1945 May 8 - Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) as Nazi Germany surrenders, marking the end of WWII in Europe, with the final surrender being to the Soviets in Berlin, attended by representatives of the Western Powers.
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May 8, 1945
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1803 May 8 - A freak spring storm produced heavy snow from southern Indiana to New England. The storm made sleighing possible in Massachusetts, but also ruined shade trees in Philadelphia.
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May 8, 1803
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1861 May 8 - Richmond Va, is named the capital of the Confederacy
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May 8, 1861
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1886 May 8 - Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta sells 1st Coca-Coke (contained cocaine)
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May 8, 1886
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May 8, 1803
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1861 May 8 - Richmond Va, is named the capital of the Confederacy
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May 8, 1861
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1886 May 8 - Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta sells 1st Coca-Coke (contained cocaine)
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May 8, 1886
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America - Did you know?
February 4, 1789 - George Washington is unanimously elected president of the United States in a vote by state electors.
Quebec - Did you know?
It’s in Montréal that you can see the highest inclined tower in the world - the Olympic Stadium tower.
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