As a genealogist, have you looked for short-lived newspapers in your area of research? The following article, which appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News, may spark an idea for you to explore; “JOURNALISTIC. THE OMAHA “NEWS” SUSPENDS. (Special Dispatch to the Daily News.) OMAHA, Neb., June 15.- The Omaha…
News posted in 1880 was not just local. The following article appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “CRIMES OF A DAY. ESCAPED THE GALLOWS. TORONTO, June 15.- Robert De Courcier, sentenced to be hanged to-morrow for the murder of his brother, at Lambton Mills, died suddenly in his cell…
Does Mr. Harrison not have a first name? The following article appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “A COUNTERFEITER CAUGHT. TORONTO, June 15. – Harrison, a well-known engraver of counterfeit bank notes, has been arrested. He surrendered five plates, two being of United States legal tender notes.”
Are there any Blakes, Hurlbuts or Quinns in your family tree? If so, what a story you can add to your family history! The following article appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “A LAWSUIT’S SUDDEN ENDING. The case of Martin Blake, accused of attempting to murder Police Sergt. Quinn,…
Did anyone mysteriously disappear from your family tree? Trains were quite dangerous in 1880. Still are. The following article appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “KILLED BY THE CARS. The Coroner this morning held an inquest on the body of an unknown young man, about 19, killed by a…
Any Gookins’ in your family tree? Family history in Chicago, Indiana, Terre Haute, Vermont, Vigo County or Vincennes? The following article appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “OBITUARY. JUDGE S. GOOKINS. TERRE HAUTE, June 15.- Judge Samuel Gookins died suddenly here last night of heart disease. He was born…
The “Pest House”? Really? The following article appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “THE SMALL-POX. The small-pox has made its appearance at Hyde Park, and the authorities of the town have applied to the Health Department of this city for permission to remove all cases of the disease to…
Are there firemen in your family tree? Do you have ancestors who lived in Chicago, New Orleans or St Louis? Wondering why a June 1880 event was delayed? If so, you’ll enjoy the following article which appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “THE NEW ORLEANS FIREMEN. Fire Company 18, from New Orleans,…
“A BURGLAR NEATLY CAUGHT. Joe Crowley was held to the Criminal Court this morning by Justice Walsh in bonds of $1,000 for the burglary of Crist Ofar’s residence, 308 West Ohio street, at 2 o’clock Monday morning. Crowley got in with a false key, stole $50 worth of jewelry, and made his escape, but was…
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