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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated September 3, 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 3 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Dudley, Massachusetts, USA
Dudley, Mass. Sept 3, (A.P.) - The air express plane operated by the Colonial Air Transport, Inc., which left Boston at 7:15 last night, was forced down here at about 9:30 by rain and fog. The plane landed without accident in a hayfield on the farm of Warren Bates and took off again at 1:05 this morning for Brainard field, Hartford, Conn.
W. E. Kline, the pilot, had previously hopped from the field at 10:15 p.m., but the weather forced him to return. On his second hop he circled about Dudley ... Read MORE...
The Barre Daily Times - Barre, Vermont - September 3, 1927
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1927 - Stopped at Dudley, Mass.
Dudley, Mass. Sept 3, (A.P.) - The air express plane operated by the Colonial Air Transport, Inc., which left Boston at 7:15 last night, was forced down here at about 9:30 by rain and fog. The plane landed without accident in a hayfield on the farm of Warren Bates and took off again at 1:05 this morning for Brainard field, Hartford, Conn.
W. E. Kline, the pilot, had previously hopped from the field at 10:15 p.m., but the weather forced him to return. On his second hop he circled about Dudley ... Read MORE...
The Barre Daily Times - Barre, Vermont - September 3, 1927
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New Britain, Connecticut, USA
Railway Accident in Connecticut - Remarkable Escape from a Serious Disaster.
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Sept. 3. The early morning passenger train, Conductor Densmore, bound east from Brewster's, jumped the track half a mile east of New Britain at 8:40 this morning owning to a misplaced switch, which threw the train on to a siding. The engineer James Allen, was seriously cut about the head and arms. No passenger was injured. The engine and tender are a complete wreck.
HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 3.... Read MORE...
Boston Journal - Boston, Massachusetts - September 3, 1883
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1883 - A NARROW ESCAPE.
Railway Accident in Connecticut - Remarkable Escape from a Serious Disaster.
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Sept. 3. The early morning passenger train, Conductor Densmore, bound east from Brewster's, jumped the track half a mile east of New Britain at 8:40 this morning owning to a misplaced switch, which threw the train on to a siding. The engineer James Allen, was seriously cut about the head and arms. No passenger was injured. The engine and tender are a complete wreck.
HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 3.... Read MORE...
Boston Journal - Boston, Massachusetts - September 3, 1883
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The Willimantic Chronicle, Willimantic, Connecticut, September 7, 1881
Colchester, Vermont, USA (Malletts Bay)
[Special Dispatch to The Boston Journal]
ST. ALBANS, Vt., Sept. 2. - A serious accident occurred on the Central Vermont Railroad Saturday night at Colchester, where two passenger trains collided and thirteen trainmen received more or less severe injuries. The trains in collision were the fast Chicago express, leaving Boston at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon, and the New York bound night express, leaving Montreal at 3 P. M. The Boston train consisted of a baggage car, the Pullman parlor... Read MORE...
Boston Journal - Boston, Massachusetts - September 3, 1883
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1883 - RAILWAY DISASTERS. Serious Smash-up on the Central Vermont Line.
[Special Dispatch to The Boston Journal]
ST. ALBANS, Vt., Sept. 2. - A serious accident occurred on the Central Vermont Railroad Saturday night at Colchester, where two passenger trains collided and thirteen trainmen received more or less severe injuries. The trains in collision were the fast Chicago express, leaving Boston at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon, and the New York bound night express, leaving Montreal at 3 P. M. The Boston train consisted of a baggage car, the Pullman parlor... Read MORE...
Boston Journal - Boston, Massachusetts - September 3, 1883
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1888 September 3 - A young farmer, of St. Foys, Que., carried off a neighbors's daughter and made a bee line for Uncle Sam's domains.
The enraged parent of the girl is after the fugitives.
Manitoba Free Press
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
September 3, 1888
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1870 A one armed newspaper carrier in Everett, Mass., has at odd times built himself a two-story French-roofed house, 26 by 32. All the work was done by him except raising the frame, setting the door and window frames, and the plastering.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
September 3, 1870
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1868 Wealthiest in America
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St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
September 3, 1868
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The enraged parent of the girl is after the fugitives.
Manitoba Free Press
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
September 3, 1888
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1870 A one armed newspaper carrier in Everett, Mass., has at odd times built himself a two-story French-roofed house, 26 by 32. All the work was done by him except raising the frame, setting the door and window frames, and the plastering.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
September 3, 1870
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1868 Wealthiest in America
In proportion to population, New Bedford (Mass.) is the wealthiest city in America.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
September 3, 1868
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1896 Gotta De Mon' - An Italian Banker Skips From Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, R. I., Sept. 2. - The Banca Popolare has closed its doors and today there was an excited lot of depositors in the Italian colony on Federal hill. The institution was run by Valentino and Plumbo, and the latter is missing. He departed Saturday last, leaving four children behind. Valentino is making a hunt for the whereabouts of his missing partner; so are the authorities. Many Italians who deposited money to be sent home, are the sufferers. Liabilities and assets are unknown.
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South Carolina
September 3, 1896
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Providence, R. I., Sept. 2. - The Banca Popolare has closed its doors and today there was an excited lot of depositors in the Italian colony on Federal hill. The institution was run by Valentino and Plumbo, and the latter is missing. He departed Saturday last, leaving four children behind. Valentino is making a hunt for the whereabouts of his missing partner; so are the authorities. Many Italians who deposited money to be sent home, are the sufferers. Liabilities and assets are unknown.
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South Carolina
September 3, 1896
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America - Did you know?
1786: Shays"s Rebellion erupts - Farmers from New Hampshire to South Carolina take up arms to protest high state taxes and stiff penalties for failure to pay.
Quebec - Did you know?
It is said that on the stroke of midnight, farm animals acquired the marvellous and unusual gift of speech. Oxen, cows, horses, pigs, and poultry began to speak to one another and to exchange strange secrets about humans, particularly their masters. ...Read MORE...www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca
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