BOUND VOLUMES, June 12, 2014
200 YEARS AGO
Important Arrival, New York, June 9: Arrived, this afternoon, the French national brig Olive Branch in 45 days from L’Orient, with dispatches from the new government in France to the French ministry in this country, and the American government. The captain informed us that Bonaparte had taken his departure from Fontainebleau for a small island in the Mediterranean (Elbe); that King Louis was expected in France from England in two or three days, and that a Congress for a general peace was shortly to be assembled in Paris, at which all the crowned heads in Europe, and the American Ambassadors were invited. The Olive Branch has the new national flag displayed at mast head, and the hats of the officers and crew are decorated with the white Cockade.
June 16, 1814
175 YEARS AGO
We have had now nearly two years of Whig or Federalist sovereignty; and let us ask in all sincerity, what they have gained by it? Has the policy of the general government changed? No, the administration has kept steadily on its way, and has weathered the storm conjured up by the hags of wild speculation. The country is prosperous beyond example; yet none of the schemes for benefitting it, proposed by the Whigs, have been adopted. It is proper then to ask: What has produced the change? It is simply the wise measures of the government. It has checked inordinate speculation, by a steady policy; and in the same proportion in which that has been checked, prosperity has returned. Men have thrown aside the “air blown bubbles” which deceive them, and are now pursuing the true road to prosperity – industry and economy.
June 10, 1839
150 YEARS AGO
The War News – Lee has gathered in his forces for a stubborn defense of Richmond, and with no prospect of any material aid from the Navy, Gen Grant has no easy task before him. The enemy have strong and extensive works and an immense army behind them. And they doubtless intend to defend their capital to the last. The result is likely, almost certainly, to be in Grant’s favor. We believe he will succeed, but his success will necessarily incur terrible sacrifices. In three days fighting before Richmond our losses foot up 7,500 men killed, wounded and missing. At this rate Gen. Grant will need all the large reinforcements said to be on their way from the southern and northwestern armies. The contest for Richmond bids fair to be prolonged and desperate.
June 10, 1864
100 YEARS AGO
The June meeting of the Board of Trustees abounded in matters of interest to the general public. The entire board was present at the session which continued from eight o’clock until well along toward 11 o’clock Monday night. Russel Warren presented a petition from the residents of Leatherstocking Street asking that their street be omitted when the road oil was applied this year. The petition was signed by every property owner and every tenant of the street and was readily granted by the trustees. Should the residents of any other street or streets feel that they do not desire that the oil be applied on their street the trustees will doubtless be glad to comply with their request. Joe Pugliese appeared before the board and asked that a sewer be constructed on Grove Street that he might connect and also that a sidewalk of either plank or cement be constructed. He was assured that the matter would have the attention of the trustees in the near future.
June 10, 1914
75 YEARS AGO
As a climax to a full day of activities during the Cavalcade of Baseball Monday, it was only fitting that there should be a game between Major League stars to exemplify the manner in which modern baseball is played in its highest form. The game took place at Doubleday Field before an overflow crowd of 10,000 who came from far and near to witness the proceedings. Two teams called the Wagners and Collinses made up of present-day stars played a seven-inning contest which the Wagners won 4 to 2. The greatest cheer from the crowd came in the fifth inning when Babe Ruth, that old Sultan of Swat, came to bat for MacFayden. Everyone was pulling for the Babe to pump one into the stands, but the best the Bambino could do was pop a two-two pitch up the first base line which Jorgens caught.
June 14, 1939
50 YEARS AGO
Pamela Moore, a writer and daughter of Mrs. Isobel Moore, author of the controversial novel, “The Sex Cure,” apparently committed suicide Sunday in her apartment at 1 Clark Street, Brooklyn Heights. The police said Miss Moore, who died of a gunshot wound had been found by her husband, Adam Kanarek, a lawyer. A 22-calibre rifle was found next to the body. Their nine-month-old child, Kevin, was in the apartment. In the last four pages of her diary, in a passage intended for an unfinished third novel, police discovered what they believe to be Pamela Moore’s farewell to the world. The author of “Chocolates for Breakfast” and “The Horsey Set” was 26 years old.
June 10, 1964
25 YEARS AGO
Following $7 million in renovations, the building designed by Frank P. Whiting of New York City and dedicated in 1930 as the new Alfred Corning Clark Gymnasium” was newly dedicated as the Fetzer-Yawkey building on June 10th during ceremonies celebrating the 50th anniversary of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The project was named for Detriot Tigers’ executive John R. Fetzer and the Boston Red Sox’ Jean R. Yawkey, both of whom contributed more than $1 million to the project.
June 14, 1989
10 YEARS AGO
Ellen Poulette’s new grocery store may be off the beaten path in more ways than one, but she’s confident shoppers will find Cooperstown Natural Foods to be worth the trouble to find it at 61 Linden Avenue past the entrance to the Cooperstown Middle/High School. The store will specialize in organic produce and healthy food supplements.
June 11, 2004
