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703486

Spiritualism, mediums exposed in 1884...

Item #703486

May 26, 1884

ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 26, 1884



* Spiritualists - mediums - seances

* Clairvoyant - seer exposed




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "A SHAM SEANCE" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up over a full column.

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703470

Ku Klux Klan in 1871 South Carolina...

Item #703470

October 23, 1871

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 23, 1871



* Ku Klux Klan - KKK outrages

* Spartansburg County SC South Carolina




The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "Martial Law In South Carolina" with subheads. (see images) Another related article on the same page also has a one column heading: "National Colored Convention" with subheads.

Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, n... See More  

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703402

The murder of Jennie Cramer... The arrest of Blanche Douglass...

Item #703402

August 13, 1881

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1881



* The murder of Jennie E. Cramer

* "The Elm City Tragedy" - New Haven's "Beautiful Victim"

* Blanche Douglass arrested




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "JENNIE CRAMER'S DEATH" with subheads. (see images) This article provides coverage of the murder of Jennie E. Cramer (see background below).

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703250

Nice steeplechase print...

Item #703250

July 25, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1885   The full front page is: "The Late Rev. Samuel Irenaeus Prime, D.D.".

Among prints inside are a halfpg: "The New Bridge Over the Alabama at Selma"; a nearly full page by Thomas Nast: "The 'Practical' Politician's Love for the Negro"; a fullpg: "Fireworks at Manhattan Beach"' a great fullpg: ... See More  

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703249

Nice tennis print...

Item #703249

July 11, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 11, 1885  The full front page is an illustration of "Henry M. Stanley", the African explorer.

Among prints inside are a terrific fullpg: "Lawn Tennis In Prospect Park" which shows women playing & is very displayable; a full page" "Sketches on the Congo"; half page: "Sketches of Garden City"; a three-quarter ... See More  

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703248

Baseball champions...

Item #703248

May 16, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1885 



* Early professional baseball all-stars - prints



The entire front page shows: 'Vesuvius In Eruption'.

The prime print would be the full page captioned: "Champion Baseball Players" showing portraits of twelve players from various baseball teams, including James O'Rourke, John Ward, Joseph Hornung, William Ewing, and oth... See More  

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703245

Animals in the Adirondacks... Logging in Wisconsin...

Item #703245

February 28, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 28, 1885  The front page shows a horse-drawn sleigh in the snow.

Among prints inside are a fullpg: 'The Storm on Coney Island'; very nice fullpg: 'Evicted Tenants of the Adirondacks' showing a moose, wolverine, beaver, panther, wolf & elk, and is displayable.

Also a fullpg: 'Logging in Northern Wisconsin'; nice fullpg: '... See More  

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703242

Turkey hunting... The New Orleans Exposition...

Item #703242

January 10, 1885

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 10, 1885  The front page features a very nice dockside scene: 'The New Orleans Exposition--Arrivals At The Levee'. Plus there are two additional full page prints on the New Orleans Exposition.

Half page print: "'Yelping' Up Wild Turkeys" and: "Studies of Mr. Crowley - The Chimpanzee in the Central Park Menagerie".

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703147

A trip to the Lycoming Valley in Pennsylvania, with a coal mine experience...

Item #703147

June 05, 1874

THE EVENING POST, Semi-Weekly, New York, June 5, 1874  The front page has nearly a full column taken up with: "THE LYCOMING VALLEY" "Ralston and Mount McIntire" "A List To A Coal Mine".

The text describes a train trip from New York City to the mentioned region in Pennsylvania.

Four pages, large folio size, minor foxing, nice condition. Folder size noted is for ... See More  

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703105

Exploring the Yellowstone... Westward expansion...

Item #703105

January 15, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 15, 1820 



* Yellowstone expedition - American frontier



Certainly the best is the lengthy report headed: "Expedition to the Yellow Stone" which has some great detail on this expedition, which is a very early report. The text takes over 3 pages and includes a half pg. chart headed: "Statement Showing the Movement of the Troops com... See More  

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703064

Battle of Talladega... Andy Jackson & Wm. H. Harrison...

Item #703064

January 11, 1814

THE WAR, New York, Jan. 11, 1814  



* Battle of Talladega - Alabama

* General Andrew Jackson

* Red Sticks - Creek Indians

* William Henry Harrison




On the front page under "Battle Of Talledega" is a dispatch about this battle, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Included is a list of the killed and wounded. The balance of the front page is filled with war-rel
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703008

Battle of Raisin River & so much more!

Item #703008

March 30, 1813

THE WAR, New York, March 30, 1813  The front page is entirely taken up with: "Seamen" and "An Act For The Regulation of Seamen On Board the Public &  Private Vessels of the United States" which carries over to page 2 & is signed in type: James Madison.

Inside has 2 more Acts of Congress: "Rewarding Officers & Crew of the Frigate Constitution & th
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702926

Johnny Appleseed - Swedenborgian missionary... West Indies...

Item #702926
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, Nov., 1871  The issue has a 7-page article regarding the beloved Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), the Swedenborgian missionary, headed: "Johnny Appleseed - A Pioneer Hero", which features multiple illustrations.

Also within the issue is: "A New England Village"; "Rambles in the West Indies"; and more.

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702885

America declares war against Spain...

Item #702885

April 23, 1898

THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, April 25, 1898 



* Spanish-America War begins

* United States declares war




A nice & unusual graphic in this issue with a front page illustration captioned: "Entrance To Havana Harbor" showing Morro Castle with the ship La Punta. The front have also has column heads with the historic: "DECLARATION OF WAR" "The Messag... See More  

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702880

The Gold Rush in California... Early from the capital of Florida...

Item #702880

April 14, 1849

THE FLORIDIAN & JOURNAL, Tallahassee, April 14, 1849 



* Early California gold rush report

* Rare title from pre-civil war Florida




Page 3 has: "Interesting From California" which takes over a full column with various news items from the gold region. Some bits include: "...The whole of Lower California was deserted by the men who had gone North to the placer. When Mr.... See More  

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702873

Ratifying "Seward's Folly"...

Item #702873

April 10, 1867

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 10, 1867 



* Alaska purchase - Seward's Folly

* William H. Seward - Russia

* Votes for ratification - success




Page 4 has a somewhat inconspicuous yet very historic report headed: "Washington" "Special Dispatch to the Republican" "The Purchase of Russia-America". The report mentions there were votes aga... See More  

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702872

Outlaw Sam Perris escapes from the local jail...

Item #702872

April 06, 1872

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 6, 1872 



* Samuel 'Worcester Sam' Perris

* burglar, safe cracker and bank robber

* Jail escape - best title to have




Page 2 has a half column article headed: "Local Matters" "A DARING ESCAPE" "Sam Perris at Liberty" "How He Broke Jail". This is the notorious bank robbery 'Worcester' ... See More  

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702814

Jefferson's state-of-the-union address...

Item #702814

November 19, 1804

BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 19, 1804



* President Thomas Jefferson



Page 2 contains the state-of-the-union address of the President headed: "Message", signed in type at its conclusion: Tho. Jefferson.

A portion of his address deals with the new Louisiana Territory just purchased from France the previous year. One paragraph begins: "With the Indian tribes established within our newly a... See More  

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702800

Mark Twain re: Bermuda... "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion"...

Item #702800
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, New York, Oct. 1877 - Jan. 1878

 

* Mark Twain's 4-part series

* "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion"

* 4-month (complete) set




By far the most notable content is the four-part series by Mark Twain written for The Atlantic Monthly: "Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion". This serialized "story" is concerning a trip he too... See More  

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702779

Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...

Item #702779

January 29, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 29, 1803



* President Thomas Jefferson



 Page 2 begins with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

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702757

President Monroe's state-of-the-union address...

Item #702757

December 04, 1817

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1817  All of the front page and a portion of the back page are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: James Monroe. Great to have this document in this newspaper from the nation's capital, where the address was given.

Four pages, nice condition.



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702755

The First Barbary War...

Item #702755

February 05, 1806

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 5, 1806  



* First Barbary War - Tripolitan

* President Thomas Jefferson




The front page, and page 2 contain a great wealth of information & reporting concerning the First Barbary War, which includes a; "Message" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson.

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702751

Proclamation of war: the War of 1812 begins...

Item #702751

June 26, 1812

NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, June 26, 1812  The middle of the front page has the very historic: "Proclamation" "By The President of the United States of America" & signed by James Madison, declaring that a state of war exists between the United States & England, marking the official beginning of the War of 1812.

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702749

Many prints of Central California, Montana, Oregon...

Item #702749

December 24, 1887

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 24, 1887  Among the various prints within is a page captioned: "Montana - A Frontier Military Post - Views At Fort Assiniboine, On Milk River" which six prints and an article.

Included is the "Supplement" issue which has a full page of 6 prints of: "Central California" focused on the agriculture of the Central Valle... See More  

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702744

Missouri Compromise approved: Missouri can create a Constitution & join the Union...

Item #702744

March 28, 1820

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, March 28, 1820  



* Missouri Compromise approved

* President James Monroe

* Slavery or free state ?




As a result of the recent approval of the historic Missouri Compromise (March 3), the front page has: "Laws Of The Union" including: "AN ACT to authorize the people of Missouri Territory to form a Constitution and St... See More  

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702740

Signed by Jefferson & Burr...

Item #702740

April 17, 1802

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 17, 1802  The bottom of the front page has an Act of Congress: "...to authorize the President of the United States to convey certain parcels of land therein mentioned." which is in Essex County, New Jersey. It is signed in script type by: Th. Jefferson, and in block type: Aaron Burr who was Speaker of the House at the time.

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702736

Jefferson's annual message, with mention of Lewis & Clark...

Item #702736

December 06, 1806

NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 6, 1806 



* President Thomas Jefferson

* State of the Union Address

* re. Lewis and Clark Expedition




Beginning on page 2 & concluding on page 3 is his lengthy address to the Senate & House of Representatives. This was his annual state-of-the-union address, prefaced with: "This day at 12 o'clock the President of the United States communicated, by M... See More  

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702705

Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...

Item #702705

March 14, 1805

BOSTON GAZETTE, March 14, 1805 



* President Thomas Jefferson

* Inauguration - inaugural address




Page 2 has the lengthy: "President Jefferson's Speech" which is his inaugural address, introduced with: "This day, at 12 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office & delivered the following Inaugural Speech..." which tak... See More  

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702685

Susan B. Anthony petitions for woman's rights...

Item #702685

October 22, 1855

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 22, 1855 



* Activist Susan B. Anthony

* Women's rights petition




Page 6 has an article headed: "Woman's Rights" concerning the appeal--led by Susan B. Anthony--to the law-makers of New York to work for the: "...restoration of woman's legal and political rights..." and notes that: "...Forms of petition, also woman's rights, ... See More  

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702680

Jefferson, Louisiana, Jews, slave trade...

Item #702680

April 04, 1804

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 4, 1804  From shortly after the Louisiana Purchase, it's not surprising that there are several items within concerning it, with: "Government Of Louisiana" and another similarly titled.

Also a letter signed by Thomas Jefferson concerning Capt. Bainbridge and action at Tripoli. Also: "Execution of Two Jews" whic... See More  

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702679

Selling land from the Northwest Territory...

Item #702679

October 22, 1800

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1800  Over half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT to Amend the act entitled, 'An Act Providing for the Sale of the Lands of the United States in the Territory north-west of the Ohio and above the Mouth of Kentucky River" which is signed in script type: John Adams, and in block type: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, nice condition.... See More  

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702661

United States gains Florida from Spain: the Adams-Onis Treaty...

Item #702661

March 06, 1821

NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, March 6, 1821  



* Cession of Florida from Spain to United States



Over half of page 2 is taken up with what is known as the Adams-Onis Treaty, signed in Washington on February 22, 1819. By this treaty Spain ceded East Florida to the United States & renounced any claims to West Florida. The U.S. renounced its claims to Texas. Also the boundary betwee... See More  

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702656

Paul Revere as President of the Board of Health...

Item #702656

July 16, 1800

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 16, 1800  



* Paul Revere

* Board of Health




The top of page 3 has a detailed report from  the: "Health Office" which is signed in type by its President: P. Revere.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the margins, scattered foxing.... See More  

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702655
Item #702655

June 22, 1801

THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, June 22, 1801  If nothing else this is a nice issue for display given the heraldic eagle in the masthead and the 43 illustrate ship ads on the front page. 

Four pages, somewhat rough around the margins.

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702654

President Madison's inaugural address...

Item #702654

March 18, 1809

PORTSMOUTH ORACLE, New Hampshire, Mach 18, 1809  The front page contains in its entirety: "Mr. Madison's INAUGURAL SPEECH"  with a prefacing paragraph: "This day, at twelve o'clock, His Excellency James Madison, President of the United States, appeared in the Hall of the Representatives to take the oath of office before an immense concourse of spectators and delive... See More  

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702652

A pair of issues on the impeachment of Judge Samuel Chase...

Item #702652

April 14, 1804

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, April 11 and 14, 1804  



* Judge Samuel Chase

* U.S. Supreme Court




This is a pair of consecutive issues on the Impeachment of Judge Chase.

The front page of April 11 is mostly taken up with: "Judge Chase's Vindication" which includes to letter by Chase concerning his impeachment. The second letter carries ove... See More  

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702648

On purchasing the Floridas...

Item #702648

July 30, 1806

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1806  The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with discussion & reports concerning: "The Purchase of the Floridas" which would not be consummated until the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819.

Four pages, some older tape mends, mild wear.



background: In 1806, although the United States showed growing interest in acquiring Florida, no formal pu... See More  

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702647

The Leopard attacks the USS Chesapeake...

Item #702647

November 28, 1807

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 28, 1807



* USS Chesapeake-Leopard affair



Page 2 has two reports from the House of Representatives concerning the attack upon the USS Chesapeake by the British ship Leopard

The Royal Navy’s humiliating attack on the Chesapeake left many Americans clamoring for war, but there was little the ill-prepared United States could do to answer British aggress
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702638

Jefferson responds...

Item #702638

March 01, 1809

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 1, 1809   The front page has most of a column taken up with a letter: "Reply Of the President to the Boston Republican Resolution" which is signed in type by him: Th. Jefferson.  

Four pages, a bit close-trimmed at the bottom of the back leaf, nice condition.

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702636

Did Thomas Jefferson die in 1800?

Item #702636

July 09, 1800

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 9, 1800  



* Death of Thomas Jefferson ?



Page 2 has an interesting report concerning the possible death of Thomas Jefferson. Headed: 'Of Mr. Jefferson", it begins: "The papers by the three last southern mails have brought account & contradictions of accounts of the death of Mr. Jefferson at his seat at Monticello..." followed by de... See More  

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702627

Huntsville, Texas penitentiary horrors...

Item #702627

March 27, 1875

ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, Missouri, March 27, 1875



* Texas State Penitentiary "Walls Unit"

* Huntsville, Texas horrors




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 10 has an article headed: "HOPELESS HORROR", with subheads: "Crime Against Criminals in the Texas Penitentiary" & "A Terrible Tale of Tortu... See More  

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702621

Pony Express - collecting mail for the very first run...

Item #702621

April 02, 1860

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, April 2, 1860



* Pony Express - prior to 1st trek

* Saint Louis, Missouri




Page 3 has a very interesting article concerning the beginning of the Pony Express service, outlining the charges. The text is headed: "The California Pony Express" and is datelined St. Louis, with portions including: "We learn...that they commence receiving despatches for the Cal... See More  

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702614

Written by Hans Christian Andersen...

Item #702614
SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY, (New York), April, 1873 



* "The Flea and the Professor" written by Hans Christian Andersen



Near the back of this monthly magazine is a printing of the short story by Hans Christian Anderson titled: "The Flea And The Professor" (see photos for the beginning). The story takes close to two full pages. From my research this printing is contemporar... See More  

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702595

Campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President... Great political cartoon for a masthead...

Item #702595

August 10, 1848

THE BATTERY, Washington, Aug. 10 1848  



* Great political themed masthead engraving

* Supporting Zachery Taylor for president




This was a campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President and Millard Fillmore for Vice President.

In the era before radio, television, and the internet it was not uncommon for political parties to create short-lived newspapers to support their can... See More  

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702591

Campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President... Great political cartoon for a masthead...

Item #702591

July 13, 1848

THE BATTERY, Washington, July 13, 1848  



* President Zachary Taylor

* Rare campaign publication

* Nice masthead for display




This was a campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President and Millard Fillmore for Vice President. And it is the volume 1, number 2 issue.

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702582

Inauguration of President Grover Cleveland...

Item #702582

March 05, 1893

THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, March 5, 1893  The top of the first column has heads: "CLEVELAND GOES IN" "Thrice Nominated & Twice Inaugurated President of the United States" "Severe Storm Mars The Ceremonies" ""Policy of The New Administration". The ftpg. also has a nice graphic showing: "Cleveland And His Cabinet". The text takes o... See More  

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702570

On the Lewis & Clark Expedition, reported on the front page...

Item #702570

March 05, 1806

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 5, 1806 



* Thomas Jefferson message to U.S. Congress

* First published information on Lewis and Clark




The front page has a nice "Message" to the Congress signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, with much concerning the Lewis & Clark Expedition, including: "...Capt. Meriwether Lewis...was appointed, with a party of men, to ex... See More  

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702568

Jefferson is (finally) elected President...

Item #702568

March 13, 1801

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 13, 1801 



* Thomas Jefferson finally wins

* Controversial election of 1800




Page 2 has a notable report on the election of Jefferson, beginning: "At 12 o'clock the 35th ballot was taken, the result the same with that of the preceding ballot. At one o'clock the 36th ballot was taken which issued in the election of THOMAS JEFF... See More  

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702555

The formal end to the Spanish-American War...

Item #702555

March 18, 1899

THE ARIZONA GAZETTE, Phoenix, March 18, 1899 



* Treaty of Paris signed by Queen

* End of Spanish-American War




The top of one of the ftpg. columns reports the formal end of the Spanish-American War with the signing of the treaty of peace by the queen of Spain. "Treaty Of Peace Signed by Queen" "Official Closing of the Drama" "An Important Page" "The Po... See More  

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702445

Amnesty & pardon for Confederates...

Item #702445

May 06, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1865  



* Southern rebels pardoned



Among the first column heads on the closing moments of the Civil War are: "AMNESTY & PARDON" "Gen. Halleck Offers Amnesty to the Southern People" "They May Take the Oath and Go Where they Please" "Officers Excepted from Amnesty May Apply for Pardon" "How Jeff Davis & His Cabinet... See More  

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