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 November 2, 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 November 2 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Bethel, Vermont, USA
The construction of the Bethel Granite railway is rapidly nearing completion, and trains will be running over it in a few weeks. The work was begun early in May, last, and has progressed rapidly. The track is now laid for two-thirds of the distance and the work of ballasting has begun. Ross & McRae, of Strathroy, Ont., are the contractors.
The Bethel Granite railway is a little over five miles and runs from a point on the main line of the Central Vermont railway, near the station at Bethel... Read MORE...
St Albans Messenger - St Albans, Vermont - November 2, 1905
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1905 - NEARING COMPLETION. Trains Will Be Running Over Bethel Granite Railway in a Few Weeks.
The construction of the Bethel Granite railway is rapidly nearing completion, and trains will be running over it in a few weeks. The work was begun early in May, last, and has progressed rapidly. The track is now laid for two-thirds of the distance and the work of ballasting has begun. Ross & McRae, of Strathroy, Ont., are the contractors.
The Bethel Granite railway is a little over five miles and runs from a point on the main line of the Central Vermont railway, near the station at Bethel... Read MORE...
St Albans Messenger - St Albans, Vermont - November 2, 1905
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F. Dickman, Butcher and Dealer in Groceries and Provisions, Liquors, Cigars, Tobacco...
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Virginia City, Nevada
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Providence, Rhode Island, USA
The Providence papers contain full accounts of the boiler explosion in the India Rubber works of NATH. HAYWARD, on Thursday morning. The Journal says:
Such was the force of the explosion that the boiler, weighing some four tons, was thrown out, carrying with it the wall of the building, hitting and cutting off an elm tree nine inches in diameter, and breaking away the side of a house opposite, and not expending its full force against these obstacles, it continued some three hundred feet... Read MORE...
Philadelphia Press - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - November 2, 1857
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1857 - The Boiler Explosion at Providence.
The Providence papers contain full accounts of the boiler explosion in the India Rubber works of NATH. HAYWARD, on Thursday morning. The Journal says:
Such was the force of the explosion that the boiler, weighing some four tons, was thrown out, carrying with it the wall of the building, hitting and cutting off an elm tree nine inches in diameter, and breaking away the side of a house opposite, and not expending its full force against these obstacles, it continued some three hundred feet... Read MORE...
Philadelphia Press - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - November 2, 1857
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Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, USA
CHICAGO, Nov. 1. - A terrible accident occurred this morning on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. A train, consisting of thirteen cars, filled with excursionists from Fond du Lac for Chicago, ran off the track at Johnson's creek, eight miles south of Watertown, Wisconsin. Eight persons are reported killed, and a number badly injured. The names of the killed, as far as known, are as follows:
MR. J. THOMAS, N. S. MARSHAL, MR. BOARDMAN, and GEORGE F. EMERSON.
The following are reported... Read MORE...
Philadelphia Press - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - November 2, 1859
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1859 - Railroad Accident - Eight Killed.
CHICAGO, Nov. 1. - A terrible accident occurred this morning on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. A train, consisting of thirteen cars, filled with excursionists from Fond du Lac for Chicago, ran off the track at Johnson's creek, eight miles south of Watertown, Wisconsin. Eight persons are reported killed, and a number badly injured. The names of the killed, as far as known, are as follows:
MR. J. THOMAS, N. S. MARSHAL, MR. BOARDMAN, and GEORGE F. EMERSON.
The following are reported... Read MORE...
Philadelphia Press - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - November 2, 1859
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Excellent Rolls
Warm one ounce of butter in half a pint of milk, put to it a spoonful and a half of yeast of small beer, and a little salt. Put two pounds of flour into a pan and mix in the above. Let it rise an hour; knead it well; make into...Read MORE...
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Beverly, Massachusetts, USA
Beverly, Mass., Nov. 2. - Beverly was visited yesterday by a $200,000 fire. The fire was discovered about 2:15 p.m. in ALLEN'S box factory on Revere street. The building was set on poles over the Danvers River. Owing to the inflammable contents of the factory, and the wind which prevailed, the factory was one sheet of flames before the fire department reached the scene.
Chief Engineer GOODHUE summoned the whole department. Marblehead was called on for aid. Steamers from Salem and Peabody... Read MORE...
Middletown Daily Press - Middletown, New York - November 2, 1891
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1891 - BEVERLY FLAME SWEPT. A DISASTROUS FIRE WHICH DID OVER $200,000 DAMAGE.
Beverly, Mass., Nov. 2. - Beverly was visited yesterday by a $200,000 fire. The fire was discovered about 2:15 p.m. in ALLEN'S box factory on Revere street. The building was set on poles over the Danvers River. Owing to the inflammable contents of the factory, and the wind which prevailed, the factory was one sheet of flames before the fire department reached the scene.
Chief Engineer GOODHUE summoned the whole department. Marblehead was called on for aid. Steamers from Salem and Peabody... Read MORE...
Middletown Daily Press - Middletown, New York - November 2, 1891
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Virginia, Nevada
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Longmont, Colorado, USA
DC6B Exploded While in Air, Some Report.
By Gordon G. Gauss
LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) - A four-engine United Air Lines plane - some witnesses said it seemed to explode in the air - crashed in a northern Colorado sugar beet field Tuesday night, killing all 44 persons aboard.
The disaster hitting the New York-to-Seattle DC6B craft was the second major crash the air line has suffered in the Rocky Mountain region in less than four weeks.
A UAL airliner smashed into Medicine Bow Peak in southern... Read MORE...
The Greeley Daily Tribune - Greeley, Colorado - November 2, 1955
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1955 - UAL AIRLINER CRASH NEAR PLATTEVILLE KILLS 44 TURNING GREELEY ARMORY INTO CROWED MORGUE.
DC6B Exploded While in Air, Some Report.
By Gordon G. Gauss
LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) - A four-engine United Air Lines plane - some witnesses said it seemed to explode in the air - crashed in a northern Colorado sugar beet field Tuesday night, killing all 44 persons aboard.
The disaster hitting the New York-to-Seattle DC6B craft was the second major crash the air line has suffered in the Rocky Mountain region in less than four weeks.
A UAL airliner smashed into Medicine Bow Peak in southern... Read MORE...
The Greeley Daily Tribune - Greeley, Colorado - November 2, 1955
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1946 November 2 - A 31 inch snow at Denver CO caused roofs to collapse.
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1838 Grist Mill Fire
On Friday last, the grist mill and turning shop of Capt. Daniel Dammon, Jr., in the south part of Rutland, took fire about noon, and were wholly consumed, with a considerable amount of lumber, stock and machinery. The whole loss is estimated at $1100. The buildings were ensured to the amount of $500 with the Worcester Mutual Fire Insurances Company. The fire is supposed to have originated from a spark accidentally falling among the shavings in the shop.
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Barre, Massachusetts
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1838 Grist Mill Fire
On Friday last, the grist mill and turning shop of Capt. Daniel Dammon, Jr., in the south part of Rutland, took fire about noon, and were wholly consumed, with a considerable amount of lumber, stock and machinery. The whole loss is estimated at $1100. The buildings were ensured to the amount of $500 with the Worcester Mutual Fire Insurances Company. The fire is supposed to have originated from a spark accidentally falling among the shavings in the shop.
Barre Weekly Gazette
Barre, Massachusetts
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America - Did you know?
January 12, 1932 - Hattie Wyatt Caraway of Arkansas is the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate, to fill a vacancy caused by the death of her husband.
Quebec - Did you know?
In Quebec, it is regarded unlucky to present a gift of 13 flowers. Avoid giving chrysanthemums and white lilies as they are used during funerals.
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International Hotel, (Open day and night), Corner C, Union & B Streets, Virginia, Nevada
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