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 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 September 2 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Ware, Massachusetts, USA
Ware, Mass., Aug. 27. - Five persons were killed this evening at Whiting's Crossing on the Boston and Maine Railroad by a collision between a train and a wagon containing a pleasure party of eleven persons.
The dead are:
GEORGE WHITING, aged 50;
MRS. WHITING;
JESSIE WHITING, their daughter, aged 18;
CADIE WHITING, another daughter, aged 20;
a boy who flagged the crossing, name unknown.
The pleasure party was made up of the WHITING family and some of their intimate friends of... Read MORE...
The Weekly Advertiser - Montgomery, Alabama - September 2, 1898
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1898 - TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. FIVE PERSONS WERE KILLED AND A NUMBER OF OTHERS WOUNDED, SOME FATALLY - ENGINE STRUCK A WAGON.
Ware, Mass., Aug. 27. - Five persons were killed this evening at Whiting's Crossing on the Boston and Maine Railroad by a collision between a train and a wagon containing a pleasure party of eleven persons.
The dead are:
GEORGE WHITING, aged 50;
MRS. WHITING;
JESSIE WHITING, their daughter, aged 18;
CADIE WHITING, another daughter, aged 20;
a boy who flagged the crossing, name unknown.
The pleasure party was made up of the WHITING family and some of their intimate friends of... Read MORE...
The Weekly Advertiser - Montgomery, Alabama - September 2, 1898
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New Vineyard, Maine, USA
[Lewiston (Maine) Journal.]
"I see by the papers that the famous Notch Gang of New Vineyard is again rampant," said a Farmington man who came out of the dining hall of the Victoria Hotel in Lewiston to-day, and lit a cigar in the office. "Now, I know something of that gang. It is, or has been in the past, one of the biggest counterfeiting gangs in the country. I know where there was a ten quart pan of counterfeit money under the counter of a grocery store for three weeks in that region, and... Read MORE...
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati, Ohio - September 2, 1898
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1898 - September 2 - NOTCH GANG of Counterfeiters in the Mountains of Maine.
[Lewiston (Maine) Journal.]
"I see by the papers that the famous Notch Gang of New Vineyard is again rampant," said a Farmington man who came out of the dining hall of the Victoria Hotel in Lewiston to-day, and lit a cigar in the office. "Now, I know something of that gang. It is, or has been in the past, one of the biggest counterfeiting gangs in the country. I know where there was a ten quart pan of counterfeit money under the counter of a grocery store for three weeks in that region, and... Read MORE...
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati, Ohio - September 2, 1898
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1945 - September 2 - World War II ends
WORLD IS AT PEACE
Japan Surrenders Formally, Unconditionally to Allies in Short Ritual; V-J Day Today
Truman Lauds Day of Victory Over Tyranny
Bright New Era of Hope of International Good Will Seen
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1. - (AP) - President Truman tonight proclaimed Sunday, Sept. 2, as V-J Day - for Japan of "retribution," for America and the world a day of the "victory of liberty over tyranny."
Mr. Truman spoke over a globe-girdling radio hook up that linked the White House with Tokyo... Read MORE...
The Sunday News and Tribune - Jefferson City, Missouri - September 2, 1945
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1901 - September 2 – Vice President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt utters the famous phrase, "Speak softly and carry a big stick" at the Minnesota State Fair.
In 1901, on September 2nd, at the Minnesota State Fair, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt delivered a speech that would become one of the most famous phrases associated with American foreign policy. Roosevelt's speech emphasized the importance of diplomacy backed by military strength, encapsulated in the phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick." This phrase came to symbolize his approach to foreign affairs, advocating for a strong military as a means to deter aggression while maintaining a... Read MORE...
September 2, 1901
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
To Toast Ham After boiling it well, take the skin off; cover the top with thick bread crumbs and brown it in the oven.
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Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Sept. 2. (U.P.) - A Western Air express plane crashed and burst into flames shortly before midnight, burning its crew of two men and a woman to death.
Western Air dispatchers listed the crew as GEORGE SHERWOOD, 38, veteran Los Angeles pilot; FRED M. BURLEW, co-pilot, Glendale, Calif.; DONNA NAYLOR, stewardess, Burbank, Calif.
Less than a mile from the airport its motors began sputtering, MALDIN BURT, Van Nuys rancher reported.
"The plane was flying low and it seemed that... Read MORE...
The Star - Anniston, Alabama - September 2, 1935
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1935 - EXPRESS PLANE CRASHES, KILLS CREW OF THREE. WESTERN AIR EXPRESS FALLS, BURNS ONLY MILE FROM LOS ANGELES AIRPORT.
Los Angeles, Sept. 2. (U.P.) - A Western Air express plane crashed and burst into flames shortly before midnight, burning its crew of two men and a woman to death.
Western Air dispatchers listed the crew as GEORGE SHERWOOD, 38, veteran Los Angeles pilot; FRED M. BURLEW, co-pilot, Glendale, Calif.; DONNA NAYLOR, stewardess, Burbank, Calif.
Less than a mile from the airport its motors began sputtering, MALDIN BURT, Van Nuys rancher reported.
"The plane was flying low and it seemed that... Read MORE...
The Star - Anniston, Alabama - September 2, 1935
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Waterbury, Connecticut, USA (Waterville)
Ball Player Bruised in Crash on the New Haven.
WATERBURY, Conn., Sept. 1. - A passenger train running from Bridgeport to Winsted on the New Haven Railroad crashed into several freight cars south of the station here to-day, injuring three persons.
A. L. Raymond of New York, known as "Bugs" Raymond, a baseball player, was bruised about the arms and legs. E. A. Leafgreen of New York received facial injuries, and Mrs. S. J. Kisley of Waterbury complained of injuries to her side. Charles F.... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - September 2, 1910
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1910 - "BUGS" RAYMOND IN WRECK.
Ball Player Bruised in Crash on the New Haven.
WATERBURY, Conn., Sept. 1. - A passenger train running from Bridgeport to Winsted on the New Haven Railroad crashed into several freight cars south of the station here to-day, injuring three persons.
A. L. Raymond of New York, known as "Bugs" Raymond, a baseball player, was bruised about the arms and legs. E. A. Leafgreen of New York received facial injuries, and Mrs. S. J. Kisley of Waterbury complained of injuries to her side. Charles F.... Read MORE...
The New York Times - New York, New York - September 2, 1910
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1898 Fatal Bicycle Accident.
RUTLAND, Vt., Sept.1. - Philip Buck, aged fifteen, of Worcester, Vt., met with an accident yesterday morning that cost him his life. He was a novice at bicycle riding. While he was crossing a bridge over the North Branch, near Worcester Village, his wheel came in contact with the stay girder and he was thrown into the river bed some twelve feet below. Buck died from internal injuries later in the day.
The New York Times
New York, New York
September 2, 1898
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1969 September 2 - The first automatic teller machine in the United States is installed in Rockville Center, New York.
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September 2, 1969
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RUTLAND, Vt., Sept.1. - Philip Buck, aged fifteen, of Worcester, Vt., met with an accident yesterday morning that cost him his life. He was a novice at bicycle riding. While he was crossing a bridge over the North Branch, near Worcester Village, his wheel came in contact with the stay girder and he was thrown into the river bed some twelve feet below. Buck died from internal injuries later in the day.
The New York Times
New York, New York
September 2, 1898
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1969 September 2 - The first automatic teller machine in the United States is installed in Rockville Center, New York.
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September 2, 1969
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America - Did you know?
1822: Denmark Vesey, an enslaved African American carpenter who had purchased his freedom, plans a slave revolt with the intent to lay siege on Charleston, South Carolina. The plot is discovered, and Vesey and 34 coconspirators are hanged.
Quebec - Did you know?
The narrowest house in North America is located on rue Donnaconna in Quebec City. It is only 3.7 meters (12 feet) long.
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Garrison Avenue from 9th Street Looking West, Fort Smith, Ark. (1941)
