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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated May 9, 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 9 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
1914 - Woodrow Wilson signs a Mother's Day proclamation.
GIVES APPROVAL TO MOTHERS' DAY
President Wilson Acts on Joint Resolution of Congress
FLAGS ORDERED UP
Washington, May 9. - President Wilson today approved a joint resolution setting apart tomorrow as Mothers' day and issued a proclamation commanding that all flags be displayed in observance of the occasion. The proclamation recited the resolution and its purpose and continued:
"Whereas, by the said joint resolution it is made the duty of the president to request the observance of the... Read MORE...
The Fort Wayne Sentinel - Fort Wayne, Indiana - May 9, 1914
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
SIOUX FALLS, S. D. - Suddenly remembering that he had just has his shoes shined, and not wishing to spoil the polish, "Jack" Thomas, a resident of one of the small mining camps in the Black hills, while en route home quite late at night on foot, decided not to walk through what he supposed was a puddle of water and mud, and thereby saved his life.
The supposed puddle was a hole in the ground nearly 100 feet in depth, caused by the caving in of a tunnel which a mining company had constructed... Read MORE...
Salt Lake Telegram - Salt Lake City, Utah - May 9, 1910
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1910 - SHOE SHINE SAVES HIS LIFE.
SIOUX FALLS, S. D. - Suddenly remembering that he had just has his shoes shined, and not wishing to spoil the polish, "Jack" Thomas, a resident of one of the small mining camps in the Black hills, while en route home quite late at night on foot, decided not to walk through what he supposed was a puddle of water and mud, and thereby saved his life.
The supposed puddle was a hole in the ground nearly 100 feet in depth, caused by the caving in of a tunnel which a mining company had constructed... Read MORE...
Salt Lake Telegram - Salt Lake City, Utah - May 9, 1910
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Troy, New York, USA
Another avalanche occurred on Saturday, in the immediate environs of this city, for which Troy has become famous. Two men were instantly killed, together with a pair of fine horses. It was near the former avalanche, on the opposite side of a small stream, and a block of brick houses. Nearly three hundred feet of abrupt hill, of clay soil, came down with irresistible force, and had it not been for a brief warning, a great number of laborers would have been buried up, who were digging away the... Read MORE...
Janesville Gazette - Janesville, Wisconsin - May 9, 1846
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1846 - AVALANCHE AT TROY.
Another avalanche occurred on Saturday, in the immediate environs of this city, for which Troy has become famous. Two men were instantly killed, together with a pair of fine horses. It was near the former avalanche, on the opposite side of a small stream, and a block of brick houses. Nearly three hundred feet of abrupt hill, of clay soil, came down with irresistible force, and had it not been for a brief warning, a great number of laborers would have been buried up, who were digging away the... Read MORE...
Janesville Gazette - Janesville, Wisconsin - May 9, 1846
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
OLD-FASHIONED SHORT CAKE
One quart of nice buttermilk,
add to it one teaspoonful of soda,
quarter of a teaspoonful of salt,
one tablespoonful of unmelted lard.
Then stir in enough sifted flour to make as soft a dough as can be...Read MORE...
"Palatable Dishes", 1891
St Paul, Minnesota, USA
ST. PAUL, May 8. - Robert, the 2 year old son of Jacob Sleckenstein, 275 Cliff street, rolled down a 30-foot embankment near his home at 6 o'clock last evening and fell under a passing freight train on the St. Paul railroad tracks. Both his legs were severed at the knees and he died at the city hospital at 11:45. He was taken to the city hospital where he was attended by Coroner A. W. Miller.
The child had been playing near his home. While he was walking along the edge of the cliff he fell... Read MORE...
The Duluth News Tribune - Duluth, Minnesota - May 9, 1908
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1908 - FALLS OVER CLIFF AND TRAIN MANGLES HIM
ST. PAUL, May 8. - Robert, the 2 year old son of Jacob Sleckenstein, 275 Cliff street, rolled down a 30-foot embankment near his home at 6 o'clock last evening and fell under a passing freight train on the St. Paul railroad tracks. Both his legs were severed at the knees and he died at the city hospital at 11:45. He was taken to the city hospital where he was attended by Coroner A. W. Miller.
The child had been playing near his home. While he was walking along the edge of the cliff he fell... Read MORE...
The Duluth News Tribune - Duluth, Minnesota - May 9, 1908
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Norwich, New York, USA (White Store)
Later Returns From the Scene of the Disaster More Than Double the Number of Victims Fierce Battles With Wandering Lunatics - One Man Shot.
{Special to the Eagle.}
NORWICH, N. Y., May 9.
Later reports from the scene of the Chenango County Poorhouse fire indicate at least thirty people perished in the flames. Keeper MAINWARING, who was so completely dazed by the shock of the calamity, estimates the loss of property at $30,000 and the loss of lives at thirty.
The coroner holds an inquest... Read MORE...
Brooklyn Eagle - Brooklyn, New York - May 9, 1890
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1890 - THIRTY DEAD. The Chenango County Poor House Calamity.
Later Returns From the Scene of the Disaster More Than Double the Number of Victims Fierce Battles With Wandering Lunatics - One Man Shot.
{Special to the Eagle.}
NORWICH, N. Y., May 9.
Later reports from the scene of the Chenango County Poorhouse fire indicate at least thirty people perished in the flames. Keeper MAINWARING, who was so completely dazed by the shock of the calamity, estimates the loss of property at $30,000 and the loss of lives at thirty.
The coroner holds an inquest... Read MORE...
Brooklyn Eagle - Brooklyn, New York - May 9, 1890
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1874 Probably Fatal Accident
On Thursday evening Mr. A. C. Andrews received serious and probably fatal injuries whil riding horseback on School street. His horse, a splendid animal, took fright from the playing of the fire engines, throwing him off, striking his head. He was conveyed to his residence near by, where he now lies in a critical condition. No hopes are entertained for his recovery.
Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
May 9, 1874
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1874 Canker-rash
Canker-rash is making fearful ravages among the children at Swanton, some cases proving fatal within a few hours after its appearance.
Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
May 9, 1874
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1867 Attempted to Untie Shoe With Fork
A girl named Lydia Bliven put out one of her eyes at Lenox, Massachusetts, last week, while attempting to untie her shoe string with a fork.
Weekly Progress
Raleigh, North Carolina
May 9, 1867
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On Thursday evening Mr. A. C. Andrews received serious and probably fatal injuries whil riding horseback on School street. His horse, a splendid animal, took fright from the playing of the fire engines, throwing him off, striking his head. He was conveyed to his residence near by, where he now lies in a critical condition. No hopes are entertained for his recovery.
Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
May 9, 1874
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1874 Canker-rash
Canker-rash is making fearful ravages among the children at Swanton, some cases proving fatal within a few hours after its appearance.
Boston Evening Transcript
Boston, Massachusetts
May 9, 1874
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1867 Attempted to Untie Shoe With Fork
A girl named Lydia Bliven put out one of her eyes at Lenox, Massachusetts, last week, while attempting to untie her shoe string with a fork.
Weekly Progress
Raleigh, North Carolina
May 9, 1867
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America - Did you know?
1836 - Alabama become the first state in the U.S. to officially legalize Christmas.
Quebec - Did you know?
The Quebec’s electric wiring network is one of the longest of the North American continent? It is made of more than 30,000 kilometres of high-voltage cables, to which is added 100,000 kilometres of supply wires that go all the way to the consumers....Read MORE...quebec-guidetouristique.travel
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