This day in history: April 22
Date/Time
Date(s) - 22/04/2025
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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1890
One of the pleasantest social events of the waning season was the private social given by the Celtic Lyceum at the Star Academy tonight. Refreshments were served, and Fallis’ orchestra furnished music for the occasion.
1903
The grand colored ball and cake walk was held this evening at the Chronkhite Opera House under the direction of Professor Johnson. The cake walk was participated in by couples from Utica, Syracuse and other neighboring cities.
1911
The wreck of the American Mail & Express train in Little Falls has been determined to be premediated. A person or persons, put obstructions in the switches causing the engine to “leap” from the rails. The engineer and fireman were badly injured.
1917
The fire alarm system was transferred to the City Hall which was still under construction. Fire Chief Ed Cooney moved in that day, so as to take care of the equipment.