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- Death of Hiram Capron, Esq.Hiram Capron died in 1872; his son died in 1875. The articles contained here appear to come from both years. The article about Napoleon III makes reference to his will, which dates it and the other articles from the same newspaper as having been written in 1873 or later. The …Hiram Capron died in 1872; his son died in 1875. The articles contained here appear to come from both years. The article about Napoleon III makes reference to his will, …
- The Marchmont Childrenunknown, The Intelligencer, 19 Jun 1879, p. 3 newspaper articleunknown, The Intelligencer, 19 Jun 1879, p. 3 newspaper articleBelleville Public Library
- illustration: The Marchmont Homeunknown, Canadian Illustrated News, 1876 illustration taken from photograph by J.W. Boyceunknown, Canadian Illustrated News, 1876 illustration taken from photograph by J.W. BoyceBelleville Public Library
- Arrival of Immigrant Childrenunknown, The Intelligencer, 2 Jun 1879, p. 2 newspaper article from the Daily Ontariounknown, The Intelligencer, 2 Jun 1879, p. 2 newspaper article from the Daily OntarioBelleville Public Library
- Arrival of Immigrantsunknown, The Intelligencer, 2 Jun 1879, p. 3 newspaper article from Daily Intelligencerunknown, The Intelligencer, 2 Jun 1879, p. 3 newspaper article from Daily IntelligencerBelleville Public Library
- Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), 13 Nov 1876The Belleville Intelligencer says that John Newman, who was reported lost on the schooner Maggie Hunter, has returned to his home, having been visiting at Gananoque.The Belleville Intelligencer says that John Newman, who was reported lost on the schooner Maggie Hunter, has returned to his home, having been visiting at Gananoque.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Heroism RewardedPort Huron Daily Times (Port Huron, MI), 22 Mar 1877 Heroism Rewarded During the severe gale of November last the steamer City of New York foundered on Lake Huron, the crew, 16 in number, leaving the wreck in an open boat, with scarcely a prospect of reaching shore, owing to the tremendous sea running, and which threatened to swamp ...Port Huron Daily Times (Port Huron, MI), 22 Mar 1877 Heroism Rewarded During the severe gale of November last the steamer City of New York foundered on Lake Huron, the crew, 16 in number, leaving the wreck in an open …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Jan. 20, 1877In 1876-77 some former residents of Oswego wrote reminiscing letters of the early days there which were published in the Palladium. There were a few maritime-related items that will be of interest. The rest is unrelated maritime history. This letter, dated Milan, Ohio, Jan. 16, 1877 from Hamilton Colton, published …In 1876-77 some former residents of Oswego wrote reminiscing letters of the early days there which were published in the Palladium. There were a few maritime-related items that will be …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Feb. 10, 1877Excerpts from a letter dated Feb. 6, 1877 from Hamilton Colton of Milan, Ohio, to the Oswego Palladium, published Feb. 10, 1877.Excerpts from a letter dated Feb. 6, 1877 from Hamilton Colton of Milan, Ohio, to the Oswego Palladium, published Feb. 10, 1877.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Dec. 9, 1876Excerpts from letter dated Dec. 5, 1876, published in Oswego Palladium, dated Dec. 9, 1876. To put this in context, Hamilton Colton is describing the west side of Oswego below the lower bridge over the Oswego river, as it appeared in the early days.Excerpts from letter dated Dec. 5, 1876, published in Oswego Palladium, dated Dec. 9, 1876. To put this in context, Hamilton Colton is describing the west side of Oswego below …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 28 May, 1870NOTE: The BENTON was a small (308 gt) passenger and freight steamer built in 1867 by Hitchcock & Gibson, Buffalo. She was converted to a bulk freighter in about 1883 and burned to a total loss at the Ford Rouge Plant, near Detroit, in August, 1909.NOTE: The BENTON was a small (308 gt) passenger and freight steamer built in 1867 by Hitchcock & Gibson, Buffalo. She was converted to a bulk freighter in about 1883 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Joseph Valley Register (St. Joseph, MI), Thurs., 3 Aug. 1871The second steamboat on the scene was the A. C. Van Raalte.The second steamboat on the scene was the A. C. Van Raalte.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester Union & Advertiser (Rochester, NY), Aug. 9, 1876A sketch of this yacht appears in the History of Wayne CountyA sketch of this yacht appears in the History of Wayne CountyMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Mon., Aug. 28, 1876Narrow Escape _____ The Schooner Gladstone in Attempting to Enter the Harbor Sags on to the East Pier - Rescued and brought into Port. _____ Yesterday afternoon, about two o'clock, the schooner Gladstone, CaptainNarrow Escape _____ The Schooner Gladstone in Attempting to Enter the Harbor Sags on to the East Pier - Rescued and brought into Port. _____ Yesterday afternoon, about two o'clock, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Chicago Times (Chicago, IL), 20 July 1871
BURNING OF THE PROPELLER JOE BARBER . A serious disaster occurred on the lake about midnight on Tuesday, the propeller Joe Barber being burned between this city andBURNING OF THE PROPELLER JOE BARBER . A serious disaster occurred on the lake about midnight on Tuesday, the propeller Joe Barber being burned between this city andMaritime History of the Great Lakes - Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 24 May, 1870
This little article shows a pair of the hazards of "stern-launching." Parentheses are in the original.This little article shows a pair of the hazards of "stern-launching." Parentheses are in the original.Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 4 Sep, 1870
The figures for the lakes appear to include only American tonnage. Though the figures don't actually add up, you get the idea. The total tonnage figure represents roughly 2,200 registered U.S. vessels.The figures for the lakes appear to include only American tonnage. Though the figures don't actually add up, you get the idea. The total tonnage figure represents roughly 2,200 registered …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 30 Aug, 1870
This is the only instance I know of of a vessel being so totally destroyed by the action of escaping air as she sank. The fact later brought about accusations that THORNTON was totally unseaworthy at the time of her loss. She was 274 gt, built by Bidwell & Banta …This is the only instance I know of of a vessel being so totally destroyed by the action of escaping air as she sank. The fact later brought about accusations …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 31 Aug, 1870
SCHOONER SUNK. - A dispatch from Oswego from Capt. E. P. Dorr states that the schooner E. B. Gannett , loaded with plaster consigned toSCHOONER SUNK. - A dispatch from Oswego from Capt. E. P. Dorr states that the schooner E. B. Gannett , loaded with plaster consigned toMaritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 8 Jul, 1870
LAKE COMMERCE. - During the month of June we have reported the names of vessels passing ( Detroit ) to the number of 1,534 in the aggregate, divided asLAKE COMMERCE. - During the month of June we have reported the names of vessels passing ( Detroit ) to the number of 1,534 in the aggregate, divided asMaritime History of the Great Lakes - Chicago Times (Chicago, IL), 20 July 1871