Jesse James & Younger brothers gang... Sitting Bull...
Item #667182
July 10, 1876
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1876
* Jesse James Gang... Younger Brothers
* Otterville, Missouri Train robbery
The front page has: "The Missouri Railroad Robbers" with subheads: "Bodies of Men in Pursuit of the Outlaws--Their Capture Hourly Expected--The Adams Express Company's Loss" with some details, and closing with: "...There is reason to believe that t... See More
The death of Jesse James...
Item #667181
April 4, 1882
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 4, 1882
* Jesse James assassination
* Robert & Charles Ford
* St. Joseph, Missouri
Page two contains a significant report of the shooting of noted outlaw Jesse James by two former James Gang members, Charles and Robert Ford. The report is headed: "Jesse James Killed" and reads in part: "...from St. Joseph says: &... See More
The horrors of the Johnstown flood...
Item #667177
June 4, 1889
MEMPHIS APPEAL, Tennessee, June 4, 1889
* The great Johnstown flood of 1889
* South Fork Dam collapse
Most of the front page it taken up with reports on the historic Johnstown [Pa.] Flood with first column heads including: "NO END TO IT" "The Story of Johnstown Not Half Told" "The Mind of Man Cannot Conceive the Horrors of It" "The Press Acknow... See More
Early Taxidermy In 1875...
Item #667170
March 13, 1875
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 13, 1875. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: EARLY TAXIDERMY - ANIMAL TRAP - SAFETY GOVERNOR - STEAM TRAP & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the ... See More
Professor Reuss invented the telephone?
Item #667169
March 4, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 4, 1876 The ftpg. shows: "An Australian Man-Of-War" with a related article. Inside print: "Professor Reuss' Telephone" with article; "the Invention of the Telephone" , a crane mounted on a railroad car, and various other articles with prints.
Sixteen pages, good condition.
Charles Darwin in 1867... Randall's Island...
Item #666976
HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, NY, December, 1867* Lengthy article re: Charles Darwin
* Children's nurseries on Randall's Island w/ illustrations
The two most noteworthy items within this issue are: "DARWIN AND DOMESTICATION" - a 5+ page article regarding Charles Darwin, and "THE NURSERIES ON RANDALL'S ISLAND" - a 16 page article with multiple images provid... See More
1881 Nice, France opera house fire...
Item #666845
March 25, 1881
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, March 25, 1881
* Nice, France fire disaster
* Opera de Nice theatre
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BURNED ALIVE" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Opera de Nice fire disaster in France.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Attempts to impeach President Andrew Johnson...
Item #666709
March 4, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The front page has an article headed: "IMPEACHMENT" "The Senate Ready to Proceed with the President's Trial" "Two Additional Articles Adopted by the House" "The President Arraigned for Speaking Disrespectfully of Congress". (see)
Eight pages, nic... See More
19th century Danville, Illinois
Item #666598
December 16, 1880
THE DANVILLE DAILY NEWS, Illinois, December 16, 1880
* Uncommon title
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements, many illustrated.
Complete in 4 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
1893 Lizzie Borden murder trial ending...
Item #666584
June 16, 1893
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., June 16, 1893
* Lizzie Borden murder trial
* Fall River, Massachusetts
* Woman hatchet killings
Page 4 has an article with coverage on the Lizzie Borden murder case with heading: "The Morning Session" "Lawyer Jennings Opens the Case for the Defense" Lengthy text takes up almost 4 full columns.
Eight pages, light toning and a little ... See More
Indiana county seat war...
Item #666383
October 30, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1873
* Wayne County Seat War
* Centerville & Richmond Indiana
The front page has an article headed: "Mob Law In Indiana" with subhead. See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
KKK in 1873 Kentucky...
Item #666380
November 8, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1873 The bottom of the front page has an article headed: "KuKlux In Kentucky" See image for text here.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
H.H. Holmes..... 1st U.S. serial killer....
Item #666304
October 29, 1895
DAILY GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 29, 1895
* H.H. Holmes - Herman Webster Mudgett
* America's 1st serial killer trial begins
* Chicago murder castle
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "THE TRIAL OF HOLMES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the start of the trial against H. H. Holmes for murder. Holmes is considered to be America's first se... See More
Jesse James... Rock Island Railroad robbery...
Item #666272
July 18, 1881
NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1881
* Outlaw Jesse James gang
* Rock Island Railroad train robbery
The top of the middle column of the front page has heads: "THE WORK OF ROAD AGENTS", "Robbery And Murders On A Rock Island Train", "Details Of The Bloody Affair At Winston, Mo.--The Conductor And A Passenger Killed And The Express Safe Robbed--Statements By The Train-M... See More
The last holdup of the Jesse James gang...
Item #666269
September 9, 1881
THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9, 1881
* Last Jesse James Gang robbery
* Blue Cut Train Robbery
* Glendale, Missouri
The front page has one column heads including: "Train Robbers" and "An Express Car And Passengers Robbed--The Governor Of Missouri Issues A Proclamation Calling On The People to Organize And Exterminate Train Robberies". A detailed rep... See More
The Custer massacre at Little Big Horn...
Item #666268
July 8, 1876
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ARGUS, Merced, California, July 8, 1876 This issue has a nice page 4 report providing all the details and particulars on the famous Custer Massacre at Little Big Horn. In the middle of the report is mention that several members of the Custer family were killed in the battle. Note that it also reports: "The Indians poured in a murderous fire from all directions..."... See More
Austro-Prussian War begins in 1866...
Item #666105
July 3, 1866
NW YORK TRIBUNE, July 3, 1866
*Austro-Prussian War begins
The front page has one column headings that include: "WAR !" "The War Actually Begun" and more with large map. (see) Nice for display.
Eight pages, uncut, never bound, some creasing at the folds, otherwise very nice.
H.H. Holmes..... 1st U.S. serial killer....
Item #666063
July 27, 1895
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, July 27, 1895
* H.H. Holmes - Herman Webster Mudgett
* Benjamin Pitezel murders
* America's 1st serial killer
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "PROBING HOLMES' CRIMES" "Chicago Now The Chief Centre Of Public Interest" "Statements Of Pat Quinlan" and more with illustration of Quinlan. (see) Le... See More
Grinnell, Iowa tornado disaster...
Item #666060
June 19, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, June 19, 1882
* Grinnell IA Iowa
* Tornado disaster (1st report)
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "The Tornado's Track" "Grinnell, Io., Leveled to the Ground by the Winds" and more. (see) Text takes up two full columns, all on the front page. First report coverage on the tornado disaster at Grinnell, Iowa.
Oth... See More
Very rare print of Kit Carson...
Item #666039
April 20, 1867
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, April 20, 1867 In 33 years of selling rare newspapers I recall only seeing one image of Kit Carson in a newspaper, and this is it. See the photos for the nice front page image captioned: "Kit Carson, the Celebrated Explored & Indian Agent...". On an inside page is an article on him headed: "Christopher Carson, the Indian ... See More
Corbett knocks out champ John L. Sullivan...
Item #665978
September 8, 1892
THE TIMES, Los Angeles, Sept. 8, 1892
* James J. James vs. John L. Sullivan
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Sullivan's 1st and only loss (1st report)
The top of the front page has a one column heading in capital letters: "CORBETT" with subheads that include: "John L. Sullivan no Longer Champion" "The Californian Knocks Him Out in Twenty-one Rounds"... See More
Susan B. Anthony & Women's suffrage..
Item #665904
May 16, 1874
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 16, 1874
* Early Women's suffrage meeting
* Susan B. Anthony
Page 5 has an article headed: "WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE" "Last Day Of The Convention" "...Miss Anthony's Plea For The Cause" Text takes up a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Early Baseball... Described as "the National game of America"...
Item #665903
August 15, 1865
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, from New York, dated August 15, 1865
* Post Civil War baseball
The back page of this issue has an article: "The Field" "Base Ball--Grand Championship Match" which has a detailed summary about a match between the Atlantic and Mutual clubs at the Capitoline Ball Ground, in Brooklyn. This also describes the scene with much talk about the crowd estimated at ... See More
McKinley is elected President in 1896...
Item #665821
November 4, 1896
NEW YORK JOURNAL, Nov. 4, 1896
* William McKinley elected president
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ****
This front leaf only has a banner headline: "M'KINLEY CARRIES THE COUNTRY" and more with subheads and illustration. (see)
Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), some wear at the margins and along the central fold with tape mend (see), more small tape mends on the back side, nice for d... See More
1873 Susan B. Anthony indictment...
Item #665806
June 22, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1873
* re. The Susan B. Anthony trial
The front page has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the last column: "The Case of Miss Susan B. Anthony--Prosecution Suspended" which is a brief mention of her recent indictment for illegal voting.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Spanish-American War begins...
Item #665795
April 22, 1898
NEW YORK JOURNAL, War Extra, April 22, 1898
* Spanish-American War beginning
The front page has terrific banner headline: "FLEET SAILS TO CAPTURE HAVANA" with subheads concerning the beginning of the Spanish-American War. This was a result of Spain breaking off diplomatic relations with the United States and ejected the American ambassador.
Incomplete issue containing the fr... See More
Hawaii is annexed to the United States...
Item #665779
July 7, 1898
NEW YORK JOURNAL, 2nd section only, July 7, 1898
* Annexation of Hawaii
* United States Senate passes
* Section 2 only
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "HAWAIIAN ISLANDS IS OURS BY SENATE'S VOTE" and more with a nice banner illustration of a heraldic eagle with the date of annexation. Great for display.
Complete section 2 only with 8 pages, a ... See More
1879 Emmitsburg, Maryland...
Item #665569
June 23, 1879
EMMITSBURG CHRONICLE, Maryland, June 23, 1879
* Uncommon title
* Frederick County
This uncommon title contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with 4 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.
H.H. Holmes arrested... 1st U.S. serial killer...
Item #665435
November 24, 1894
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., November 24, 1894
* re. H.H. Holmes arrest
* Herman Webster Mudgett
* 1st U.S. serial killer
The front page has an article headed: "The Williams Sisters" "Their Uncle Believes They Were Murdered by Holmes" and more. Page 2 hs another article headed: "HUNTING FOR PITZEL" and more with related print. (see) See images for coverage on t... See More
1879 Battle of Milk Creek... Meeker Massacre...
Item #665424
October 6, 1879
DAILY BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., October 6, 1879
* Meeker Massacre (early report)
* Battle of Milk Creek
* United States Army
* White River Utes - Indians
Near the bottom of the front page is a brief article headed: "The Indian Troubles" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More
Tuscumbia, Alabama tornado....
Item #665421
November 24, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1874
* Tuscumbia, Alabama tornado disaster
The front page has one column headings: "A DISASTROUS STORM" "Tuscumbia, Ala., Partially Destroyed" "Eleven Persons Killed...." Text takes up 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More
Veto of the Freedmen's Bureau Bill...
Item #665408
February 20, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 20, 1866
* Freedmen's Bureau Bill
* Andrew Johnson veto message
The front page has message by the president headed: "WASHINGTON NEWS" "An Important Veto Message from President Johnson" "He Withholds His Approval from the Freedman's Bureau Bill" and more. (see) Message takes up about 3 columns and is signed in type: And... See More
Shakers convention...
Item #665391
November 23, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 23, 1874
* Shakers - Christ's Second Appearing
* Steinway Hall, New York City convention
The top of page 5 has one column headings: "THE SHAKER EVANGELISTS" "A Quaint Convention At Steinway Hall" and more. Text takes up almost 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, should b... See More
1877 Battle of the Big Hole, Montana...
Item #665389
August 14, 1877
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 14, 1877
* Battle of the Big Hole - Montana
* Nez Perce Indians - Native American
* Chief Joseph - Looking Glass
The top of the front page has an article headed: "THE INDIAN WARS" with smaller subheads. (see)
Complete in 8 pages, toning and a little wear at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More
Outlaw Frank James trial...
Item #665386
August 18, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 18, 1883
* Outlaw Frank James
* Jesse James gang
* Gallatin, Missouri trial
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "Mrs. Hite to Testify Against Frank James" with subhead. (see) This trial of the brother of outlaw Jesse James, held in Gallatin, Missouri, was concerning h... See More
Item #665103
April 5, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 5, 1879 This issue contains prints and related images of the following: an acoustic apparatus, the Pennsylvania Mower, the Herreshoff Torpedo, the Fuller Electric Light, Dean's Hydraulic Packing Press, and more.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 16 inches, irregular at the spine, a small library stamp on the front page, otherwise good.
1880 Findlay, Ohio....
Item #665041
November 17, 1880
FINDLAY DAILY JEFFERSONIAN, Ohio, Nov. 17, 1880
* Uncommon title
* "Flag City, USA"
The 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements, some illustrated.
Complete, a little irregular along the spine, light damp staining, generally in good condition.
By the Shaker Community...
Item #665039
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, May, 1876 * Uncommon title
A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for folks in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced. This issue has much religious-related content.
Eight pages measuring 9 1/2 by 13 inches, great condition.... See More
Coushatta massacre... Red River Parish, Louisiana...
Item #665020
September 4, 1874
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, September 4, 1874
* Coushatta massacre
* Red River Parish, Louisiana
* White League attack
The front page has one column headings: "THE SOUTHERN OUTRAGES", "The Louisiana Massacre" "Gov. Kellogg Issues A Proclamation Offering $5,000 Reward For The Capture Of Each Person...." Coverage on the Coushatta Massacre in Red ri... See More
1st New York City subway OPENS in 1870...
Item #664929
February 27, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 27, 1870
* Very 1st NYC subway opens (1st report)
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "'Under Broadway'" "Proposed Underground Railroad..." Coverage on the opening of the Beach Pneumatic Transit subway. This was New York City's very 1st subway and was invented by Alfred Ely Beach. It's power source was pneumatic. H... See More
Jenny Lind death....
Item #664922
November 3, 1887
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, November 3, 1887
* Jenny Lind death
* Swedish Nightingale
* Opera singer
Page 2 has a small and very inconspicuous report under: "Jenny Lind Dead" which text that begins: "That wondrous voice to be heard no more on earth !...."
Complete with 4 pages, a very large sized issue measuring 29 1/2 by 23 1/2 inches, light toning and minor wear at ... See More
From Northern Nevada...
Item #664842
December 23, 1876
WEEKLY NEVADA STATE JOURNAL, Nevada, Dec. 23, 1876
* Wild Old West
* Rare title
An early issue from this famous gambling city in Northern Nevada near Lake Tahoe. A wide range of content and a wealth of ads as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor wear, nice condition.
NYC Orange riot... Irish Protestants vs. Catholics...
Item #664830
July 14, 1871
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, S.C., July 14, 1871
* Orange Riots (2nd)
* New York City
* Irish Protestants & Catholics
The top of the front page has one column headings: "After The Battle" "A Review Of The Bloody Work Of The Twelfth Of July" and more. Coverage on the 2nd of two Orange Riots in New York City between Irish Protestants "Orangmen" and Irish Catho... See More
Brief report of the death of Lincoln's son...
Item #664807
July 19, 1871
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, South Carolina, July 19, 1871
* Thomas "Tad" Lincoln death
* President Abraham Lincoln's son
The first column of page 2 has an intriguingly brief report of an event which would have justified a much lengthier article. Under "News of the Day" is the brief note: "Little 'Tad' Lincoln, the youngest son of President Lincoln, ... See More
Ku-Klux Klan... mention of Sleepy Hollow...
Item #664787
September 16, 1871
THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 16, 1871 The front page has an article regarding the Ku-Klux Klan: "The Phantom Ku-Klux" which provides details related to the infamous Ku Klux Klan Conspiracy. The article's focus is the trial held in Raleigh, North Carolina (see).
Another unrelated but interesting front page article is: "NOT HANGED", with subhead "...the ... See More
Buffalo Bill promotes a patent medicine...
Item #664785
June 1, 1892
THE GARDINER HOME JOURNAL, Maine, June 1, 1892 Page 2 has a great item which includes a print captioned: "Hon. Wm. F. Cody, 'Buffalo Bill' " with a bit of text in which he promotes a medicine called "Kickapoo Indian Sagwa" which claims to cure malaria (see).
Large folio size, 4 pages, various chipping with many tears at the margins (not affecting the Buffalo Bill... See More
Pair of issues on Virginia Minor before the Supreme Court...
Item #664782
February 10, 1875
(2) NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 10 and March 30 1875
* Virginia Minor Supreme Court case
* Women's suffrage
A pair of issues, with the Feb. 10 issue having on page 8 an article headed: "Woman Suffrage" "The Question in the Supreme Court of the United States - The Case of Mrs. Minor Against a Register of Voters in Missouri". The report gives some specifics on the case ... See More
On the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson...
Item #664463
February 26, 1868
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 26, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
Page 3 has proceedings on President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, with first column heads: "WASHINGTON" "Subsidence Of The Excitement" "Preliminary Preparations for the Trial of the President" and more.
Eight pages, minor margin wear, nice condi... See More
1870 Altoona, Pennsylvania...
Item #664451
October 20, 1870
BLAIR COUNTY RADICAL, Altoona, Penn. Oct. 20, 1870
* Uncommon title
This 4 pages newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Four pages, some light staining, generally nice.
1878 Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania...
Item #664450
January 30, 1878
THE HOLLIDAYSBURG REGISTER, Penn. Jan. 30, 1878
* Uncommon title
* Blair County
This four page newspaper has news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
Four pages, a little wear at the folds, small clipping cut put on 2nd leaf, light staining, generally good.
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