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 September 15, 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 September 15 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Elyria, Ohio, USA
DEATH FROM A CIGAR. The Elyria Constitutionalist records the death of Mr. L. D. Boynton, an old and respected citizen of that place, as follows:
It becomes our painful duty to chronicle the death of Mr. L. D. Boynton, which sad event took place on Saturday morning from injuries received by his clothes catching fire from the ashes of a cigar he was smoking. The particulars of the accident, as we learn them, are as follows:
Early Thursday evening Mr. Boynton took several members of his... Read MORE...
Grindstone City Advertiser - September 15, 1871
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1871 - DEATH FROM A CIGAR
DEATH FROM A CIGAR. The Elyria Constitutionalist records the death of Mr. L. D. Boynton, an old and respected citizen of that place, as follows:
It becomes our painful duty to chronicle the death of Mr. L. D. Boynton, which sad event took place on Saturday morning from injuries received by his clothes catching fire from the ashes of a cigar he was smoking. The particulars of the accident, as we learn them, are as follows:
Early Thursday evening Mr. Boynton took several members of his... Read MORE...
Grindstone City Advertiser - September 15, 1871
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Dawson City, Yukon, Canada
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 24. - The largest fire since 1899 occurred at Dawson last night. The loss is estimated at a quarter of a million dollars, with no insurance. The fire originated in the kitchen of the Cecil Hotel, formerly the McDonald Hotel, at Queen and Second Streets, and swept both sides of Queen Street, between Second and Third Avenues, as far south as the McDonald Trading Company, at Second Avenue, and the Westminster House, at Third Avenue.
The Fire Department pulled down... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - September 15, 1904
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1904 - FIRE SWEEPS DAWSON.
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 24. - The largest fire since 1899 occurred at Dawson last night. The loss is estimated at a quarter of a million dollars, with no insurance. The fire originated in the kitchen of the Cecil Hotel, formerly the McDonald Hotel, at Queen and Second Streets, and swept both sides of Queen Street, between Second and Third Avenues, as far south as the McDonald Trading Company, at Second Avenue, and the Westminster House, at Third Avenue.
The Fire Department pulled down... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - September 15, 1904
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Arcadia, California, USA
ARCADIA, Cal., Sept. 15. - "Billy" Madden, manager of scrappers, aspires to be a chief of police under the wizard of Santa Anita. Billy has just filed his application with "Lucky" Baldwin of Arcadia for the chief's star. "Billy" considers his years of experience handling the big boys have fitted him for the strenuous job of police chief. "Lucky" never thought of appointing such as official, but is considering the addition of such a well known character as Madden to his future El Dorado. Madden... Read MORE...
Fort Wayne Daily News - Fort Wayne, Indiana - September 15, 1903
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1903 - Chief of Police Madden, of Arcadia, Cal.
ARCADIA, Cal., Sept. 15. - "Billy" Madden, manager of scrappers, aspires to be a chief of police under the wizard of Santa Anita. Billy has just filed his application with "Lucky" Baldwin of Arcadia for the chief's star. "Billy" considers his years of experience handling the big boys have fitted him for the strenuous job of police chief. "Lucky" never thought of appointing such as official, but is considering the addition of such a well known character as Madden to his future El Dorado. Madden... Read MORE...
Fort Wayne Daily News - Fort Wayne, Indiana - September 15, 1903
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Cumberland, Rhode Island, USA (Valley Falls) (Ashton) (Cumberland Hill)
CUMBERLAND, R.I., Sept. 13 - (INS) - Two thousand persons were left jobless today by a $5 million fire which destroyed five buildings of the Manville Mills on the banks of the Blackstone River.
Firefighter James Bannon of Pawtucket was hospitalized for a fractured leg suffered when he fell while battling the flames. A score of firemen were overcome by smoke but were treated at the scene and returned to fight the blaze.
The fire raged out of control for five hours despite the efforts of... Read MORE...
Corsicana Daily Sun - Corsicana, Texas - September 15, 1955
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1955 - Industrial Blaze Ends 2,000 Jobs in Rhode Island
CUMBERLAND, R.I., Sept. 13 - (INS) - Two thousand persons were left jobless today by a $5 million fire which destroyed five buildings of the Manville Mills on the banks of the Blackstone River.
Firefighter James Bannon of Pawtucket was hospitalized for a fractured leg suffered when he fell while battling the flames. A score of firemen were overcome by smoke but were treated at the scene and returned to fight the blaze.
The fire raged out of control for five hours despite the efforts of... Read MORE...
Corsicana Daily Sun - Corsicana, Texas - September 15, 1955
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Snow Custard
Use half a package of gelatine, three eggs, one pint of sweet milk, two cups of sugar and the juice of two good-sized lemons. Soak the gelatine in a teacup of cold water; it will need to soak for an hour at least, when it is entirely ...Read MORE...
The Willimantic Chronicle, Willimantic, Connecticut, December 28, 1881
Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
Special to The Inquirer.
Hagerstown, Sept. 14. - The north bound passenger vestibule limited from New Orleans to Washington consisting of engine, baggage express, day coach, dining and three sleeping cars, tan into a land slide and over a trestle that had washed away one mile south of Basic City, Va., early this morning, resulting in the death of Engineer Darraugh and Fireman Probst, of Shenandoah, who were caught under the engine, and Conductor John Undergrove, of Hagerstown, who was thrown... Read MORE...
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - September 15, 1892
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1892 - Three Killed In A Wreck. Train men Crushed to Death in a Collision With a Sand Bank.
Special to The Inquirer.
Hagerstown, Sept. 14. - The north bound passenger vestibule limited from New Orleans to Washington consisting of engine, baggage express, day coach, dining and three sleeping cars, tan into a land slide and over a trestle that had washed away one mile south of Basic City, Va., early this morning, resulting in the death of Engineer Darraugh and Fireman Probst, of Shenandoah, who were caught under the engine, and Conductor John Undergrove, of Hagerstown, who was thrown... Read MORE...
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - September 15, 1892
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Ladies
Aged People Should Eat Very Little Meat
Reading, Massachusetts, USA
Boston, Friday, Aug. 14.
Last night a tornado passed through the town of Reading and vicinity. It was nearly half a mile in width. Several dwellings and out buildings were damaged, orchards were uprooted, and considerable damage done to the crops, etc. No loss of life is reported.
The Boston Traveller gives the following additional particulars:
"The house of Deacon THOMAS H. SWEETSER, where our informant was stopping at the time of the tornado, was very much damaged. An "L," about 30 feet... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - September 15, 1857
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1857 - DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO IN READING, MASS.
Boston, Friday, Aug. 14.
Last night a tornado passed through the town of Reading and vicinity. It was nearly half a mile in width. Several dwellings and out buildings were damaged, orchards were uprooted, and considerable damage done to the crops, etc. No loss of life is reported.
The Boston Traveller gives the following additional particulars:
"The house of Deacon THOMAS H. SWEETSER, where our informant was stopping at the time of the tornado, was very much damaged. An "L," about 30 feet... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - September 15, 1857
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1888 Mrs. Bromley, of Middletown, N.Y., has lived in her own house in good health for twelve years without going out or seeing anybody but her husband.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1947 September 15 - First 4 engine jet propelled fighter plane tested, Columbus, Ohio
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1944 HURRICANE HITS NEW YORK AND NEW ENGLAND COASTS. HIGH WINDS LASH JERSEY, LONG ISLAND.
...The main street of Provincetown, Mass., on the tip of Cape Cod, was under water and civilian defense forces evacuated 23 persons from the Cape Cod town of Yarmouth...
The Troy Record
Troy, New York
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St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1947 September 15 - First 4 engine jet propelled fighter plane tested, Columbus, Ohio
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1944 HURRICANE HITS NEW YORK AND NEW ENGLAND COASTS. HIGH WINDS LASH JERSEY, LONG ISLAND.
...The main street of Provincetown, Mass., on the tip of Cape Cod, was under water and civilian defense forces evacuated 23 persons from the Cape Cod town of Yarmouth...
The Troy Record
Troy, New York
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1876 Married at 84
A maiden lady was married in Haverhill, Massachusetts, last week, after turning her eighty-fourth birthday. This should comfort the hearts of disconsolate virgins and inspire new hopes for matrimonial bliss.
Memphis Daily Appeal
Memphis, Tennessee
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1908 LOSS IS $300,000. SCORE OF TENEMENT BUILDINGS AT SACO, DESTROYED. FIRE SWEPT OVER 15 ACRES OF LUMBER YARDS -- BLAZE STARTED IN A PILE OF SHAVINGS -- PORTION OF THE SOMERSVILLE BRIDGE WAS BURNED.
Biddeford, Me., Sept. 15. - A spectacular fire which caused a property loss of $300,000 destroyed more than fifteen acres of lumber yards, more than a score of tenement buildings, several factories and some railroad property early today on both sides of the Saco river in the cities of Saco and Biddeford. A brisk wind fanned a small fire in a pile of shavings in the lumber yard of GEORGE A. CROSSMAN & Sons on the Saco side until it reached extensive proportions, destroying a million feet of...
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Lowell Sun
Lowell, Massachusetts
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1906 FIRE IMPERILS A HUNDRED IN HOTEL.
WERE FORCED TO JUMP FROM WINDOWS AND FIRE ESCAPES. MANY INJURED, 2 WILL DIE. Ottawa, Ont., Sept. 15 - A hundred guests were trapped in the flames which destroyed the Gilmour hotel this morning. Scores were seriously burned and injured by leaping from the windows and fire escapes. It is expected that several will die. The fire started in an explosion of dynamite and spread rapidly through the building. The guests had no chance to escape by the stairways.
Indiana Evening Gazette
Indiana, Pennsylvania
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A maiden lady was married in Haverhill, Massachusetts, last week, after turning her eighty-fourth birthday. This should comfort the hearts of disconsolate virgins and inspire new hopes for matrimonial bliss.
Memphis Daily Appeal
Memphis, Tennessee
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1908 LOSS IS $300,000. SCORE OF TENEMENT BUILDINGS AT SACO, DESTROYED. FIRE SWEPT OVER 15 ACRES OF LUMBER YARDS -- BLAZE STARTED IN A PILE OF SHAVINGS -- PORTION OF THE SOMERSVILLE BRIDGE WAS BURNED.
Biddeford, Me., Sept. 15. - A spectacular fire which caused a property loss of $300,000 destroyed more than fifteen acres of lumber yards, more than a score of tenement buildings, several factories and some railroad property early today on both sides of the Saco river in the cities of Saco and Biddeford. A brisk wind fanned a small fire in a pile of shavings in the lumber yard of GEORGE A. CROSSMAN & Sons on the Saco side until it reached extensive proportions, destroying a million feet of...
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Lowell Sun
Lowell, Massachusetts
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1906 FIRE IMPERILS A HUNDRED IN HOTEL.
WERE FORCED TO JUMP FROM WINDOWS AND FIRE ESCAPES. MANY INJURED, 2 WILL DIE. Ottawa, Ont., Sept. 15 - A hundred guests were trapped in the flames which destroyed the Gilmour hotel this morning. Scores were seriously burned and injured by leaping from the windows and fire escapes. It is expected that several will die. The fire started in an explosion of dynamite and spread rapidly through the building. The guests had no chance to escape by the stairways.
Indiana Evening Gazette
Indiana, Pennsylvania
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In New France, on the week-days of summer every one wore a straw hat which the women of the household spent part of each winter in plaiting. In cold weather the knitted "tuque" made in vivid colors was the great favorite. It was warm and...Read MORE...Daily Life in New France (www.chroniclesofamerica.com/ french/ daily_life_in_new_france.htm)
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