Trials - Famous & Infamous!
Trials - Famous & Infamous!
An airplane before the Wright brothers...
Item #600706
June 8, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 8, 1901 Full front page features six photos on the: "Launch of the Battleship 'Ohio' At the Union Iron "Works". But the most interesting item is the inside pg. article: "A New Flying Machine" which features two photos of: "Whitehead's Flying Machine, Showing Aeroplanes". The article is very descriptive, and do... See More
Slave revolt in Martinique...
The trial of George Barrington of Botany Bay fame...
Item #600210
December 10, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, December 10, 1789 The first and second columns on page 559 contains the report of George Barrington's trial at Old Bailey (see background below).
Page 555 also describes a slave revolt in Martinique which includes a letter from the former (?) slaves signed: "All The Negroes." The letter states: "We know that the King has made us free; we expect to ... See More
The dreaded pirate Maurice Keating!
George Barrington... Botany Bay fame...
Item #600209
April 7, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, April 7, 1785 The third column on page 336 contains the report stating George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) was tried for larceny (see background below). Page 335 also contains a lengthy report on the "Dreaded Pirate Maurice Keating", which includes details of his life, capture, sentencing, and death. The issue also contains considerable news from J... See More
Aeronauts John Jeffries and Jean Pierre Blanchard...
George Barrington... Botany Bay fame...
Item #600208
March 1, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, March 1, 1785 The third column on page 202 contains the report of George Barrington stealing a watch at the Pit-door of Drury Lane Theatre (see background below).
Page 202 also contains news regarding aeronauts John Jeffries and Jean Pierre Blanchard (balloonists).
Complete in 8 pages,nearly full red ink tax stamp, and is in nice condition.
Background (source - Wikip... See More
Elias Boudinot, departing President of the United States Assembled...
The trial of George Barrington of Bottany Bay fame...
Item #600206
February 28, 1784
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, February 28, 1784 The first column on page 203 contains the report of George Barrington stealing from Sir Godfrey Webster (see background below).
Page 207 has the resignation speech of the Elias Boudinot, departing President of the United States Assembled, to Congress, along with Thomas Mifflin's response as the new President of the U.S. Assembled, taking nearly 1 1/2 ... See More
George Barrington... Botany Bay fame... Captain Bligh mention...female orphans...
Item #600200
January 21, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, January 21, 1783 The second column on page 67 reports George Barrington being given ten (10) days to quit the kingdom. The back page also has a report containing Captain Bligh content. Also included on page 71 is an article in reference to an asylum for female orphans. (see images)
This is complete in 8 pages, has rubbing on the front page which does cause a sm... See More
George Barrington before the King's bench...
Item #600183
November 27, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, November 27, 1788 The third column on page 515 contains the report of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) being before the King's Bench. The 3rd column on page 519 also has a follow-up mention of Barrington.
Additional news of the day and period advertising are found throughout. Complete in 8 pages, some light rubbing, nice condition.
Background (source ... See More
New York considered for location of capital...
George Barrington... another arrest...
Item #600182
November 20, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, November 20, 1788 The third column on page 493 contains the report of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) being brought up in on a private manner.
Pages 1 and 2 also have various reports from America, including mention of New York being considered for the location of the new seat of government. Other news of the day with period advertising are found throughout.... See More
The Bahamas...
George Barrington... of eventual Botany Bay fame...
Item #600181
September 20, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, September 20, 1788 The first & second columns on page 284 contain the report of George Barrington's argument, trial and verdict. George Barrington would eventually be exiled to Botany Bay.
Page 287 also contains a report regarding plantations in the Bahamas. News of the day and period advertising are throughout.
Complete in 8 pages and is in nice condition.
B... See More
George Keate... Pelew Islands (Palau)...
George Barrington report...
Item #600180
September 13, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, September 13, 1788 The second column on page 259 contains the report of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) would not be tried at the Old Bailey but would be in Court of King's Bench next term -- proceeded against him on the outlawry.
Pages 1 and 2 provide a detailed description of the Pelew Islands (current day Palau), by George Keate and S.A. (compiled fr... See More
The improvement of wine...
George Barrington... exiled from town...
Item #600179
July 26, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, July 26, 1788 The second column on page 96 contains the report of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) being removed from town by a writ of Habeas Corpus due to his stealing - he stands outlawed. Page 94 has an article regarding the "improvement of wine." Other news of the day and period advertising are found throughout.
Complete in 8 pages and is in n... See More
George Barrington... identified for robbery...
Item #600178
July 17, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, July 17, 1788 The third column on page 61 contains the report of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) being identified for robbery. The issue also contains other news of the day and period advertising throughout.
Complete in 8 pages and is in nice condition.
Background (source - Wikipedia): George Barrington (14 May 1755 – 27 December 1804), an Irish-born... See More
George Barringington... arrested for pickpocketing...
Item #600177
July 3, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, July 3, 1788 The third column on page 14 contains the report of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) being arrested on attempted pickpocketing. There is also an article pertaining to laws in regard to slave trade.
Page 15 has several columns regarding the slave trade... including discussion on laws designed to help improve their conditions during transport.
C... See More
The sentencing of George Barrington...
Item #600169
September 23, 1790
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, September 23, 1790 Column three on page 293 contains the report of the sentencing of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame). See images for the sentencing and his response.
The issue also contains a back page report of a Duel and an inside report of a Stage Coach Bill. Other news of the day and period advertising are found throughout. Complete in 8 pages, has some... See More
Found guilty!
The trial of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame)...
Item #600168
September 18, 1790
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, September 18, 1790 Most of page 278 contains the report of George Barrington's trial, taking over two columns. Printed are details of the accusations, his defense, and the final verdict - guilt. Upon hearing the verdict, Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame), "bowed, and was take back to Newgate."
News of the day and period advertising are found throughout... See More
George Barrington's address to the court...
Item #600167
September 16, 1790
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, September 16, 1790 The second and third columns on page 269 contains the report of George Barrington (of eventual Botany Bay fame) being held for court, which includes his detailed address to the court.
Other news of the day and period advertising are throughout. Issue also contains a full red-ink tax stamp. Complete in 8 pages and is in nice condition.
Background... See More
Two issue set on Botany Bay... Convict George Basrrington...
Item #600126
March 10, 1791
(2 issues) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 10 and March 12, 1791 This is a two issue set, each containing on the front page a letter as noted, the March 12 issue having the conclusion.
March 10 issue: Most of the front page is taken up with: "Botany Bay" "Extract of a Letter from Governor Phillip to the Right Hon. Lord Sydney, dated Sydney Cove, Feb. 13, 1790" whi... See More
Boxer John L. Sullivan on trial...
Item #599511
August 16, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, August 16, 1889
* John L. Sullivan guilty of prize fighting
* re. Jake Kilrain heavyweight boxing fight
The front page has one column headlines on the front page: "SULLIVAN ON TRIAL", "A Jury Secured to Try the Pugilist After Some Delay", "One Prosecuting Witness", "Swears That He Saw the Bru... See More
On the Salem witch trials... from the 1600's...
Item #599368
June 20, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, June 20,1693 The back page has an advertisement for the book "A Further Account of the Tryals of the New-England WITCHES..." by Cotton Mather. This is the only periodical that I have ever seen with any reference to the famous witch trials at Salem, Massachusetts. A fascinating and very uncommon item.
A quarto-size single sheet in unusually nice ... See More
New mining town of Leadville, Colorado...
Item #598535
July 5, 1879
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 5, 1879 Within the issue is a very nice full page print captioned: "Colorado--General View of the New Mining Town of Leadville". Terrific, early view of this famous town! Print measures about 9 1/2 by 14 inches. There is a related article on Leadville on another page in this issue.
Also within the issue coverage on "The Late ... See More
Robert E. Lee becomes president of a college...
Item #598510
October 7, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 7, 1865 The top of the front page includes: "GENERAL LEE" "His Installation as President of Washington college" "Details Of The Ceremony" "Opinion of Lee on National Affairs" and "North Carolina" "The State Has Never Been Out of the Union" "Unanimous Declaration that the Secession Ordinance Never Had Any L... See More
South Carolina repeals secession...
Item #598509
September 20, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 20, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "The Home of Secession" "Meeting of the Constitutional Convention" "The Ordinance of Secession Repealed" "Report in Favor of the Abolition of Slavery" which is a report from Columbia, S.C. also: "Trial of Capt. Wirz"
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Trial of Aaron Burr...
Item #598431
October 22, 1807
AMERICAN CITIZEN, New York, Oct. 22, 1807 Inside has over 3 columns taken up with: "Trial of Col. Arron Burr" continued in a future issue. Four pages, nice condition, never-trimmed margins.
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...
Item #598121
January 1, 1779
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779 The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebellion against his Majesty's loyal subjects in that country..." and ... See More
Fugitive Slave case... Brigham Young... Kit Carson & the Indians...
Item #597850
May 31, 1854
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 31, 1854 "The Boston Fugitive Slave Case". The case of fugitive slave Anthony Burns was a very notable one attracting national attention to the evils of the Fugitive Slave Act, just enacted in 1850. See the hyperlink for much detail on this case and details on the Fugitive Slave Act.
This issue has one of the detailed accounts of the Burns case to be found in... See More
A 1693 ad for the book on the Salem witch trials...
Item #597649
June 3, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, January 3, 1692
* Rare Salem witch trials advertisement
* Very early and rare 17th century title
The back page has an ad concerning the Salem witch trials, which only rarely was mentioned in any form in period newspapers. Never have I seen a news account, as book advertisements of the period have been the only reference I have seen. The ad reads: "Th... See More
Major Rogers captured by Indians, then escapes...
Item #597456
June 1, 1768
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1768 Among the items in this issue are: "Unsuccessful Trial to Cure Canine Madness" "An Account of the Antiquities of Athens" "Dr. P's Discoveries Concerning the Rhinoceros Justified" "List of Members in the Present Parliament" which takes 8 pages. Also: "An Account of the Horned Viper of Egypt"... See More
Item #596893
January 16, 1838
THE MORNING CHRONICLE, London, Jan. 16, 1838 Various British news reports including: "Trial of the Glasgow Cotton Spinners" and "The Fire at the Royal Exchange". Four pages, large folio size, bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.
Item #595586
February 10, 1781
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 10, 1781 A newspaper from the midst of the Revolutionary War which is mostly taken up with reporting on the: "Circumstantial Account of the Trial of Lord George Gordon" and no items relating to the Revolutionary War. Four pages, folio size, close-trimmed at the bottom causes loss to the bottom line or two, some archival mends, various f... See More
Charles Lindbergh bady kidnapping arrest...
Item #595059
September 20, 1934
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 20, 1934
* Bruno Hauptmann arrested (1st report)
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "IDENTIFY MAN IN 'LINDY' KIDNAPING" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the arrest of Bruno Hauptmann, suspect in the most famou
Much reflection on the prior year... Ethan Allen...
Item #594755
January 1, 1781
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1781
* Revolutionary War events for 1780
* Ethan Allen
Under "Diary of Memorable Occurrences in the year 1780..." is a lengthy list of item & includes: "The American out posts at Newark & Elizabeth-town were surprized & the men made prisoners...American post of John's House on the White Plains was attacked when ... See More
An article on Darwin just months prior to the Scope's monkey trial...
Item #593982
March 1, 1925
COLUMBIA, New Haven, Connecticut, March, 1925 The cover of this issue is an illustration of a little girl being swarmed by birds feeding on the cornmeal that is leaking from the sack she is carrying. Within the issue are a variety of articles, stories and advertisements.
Within the issue is an article "Darwin and the Demagogues". This lengthy article appears just a few months be... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...
Item #593711
January 1, 1779
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779
* Abraham Carlisle & John Roberts
* Treason trials - Revolutionary War
The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the America... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...
Item #593710
January 1, 1779
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779
* Abraham Carlisle & John Roberts
* Treason trials - Revolutionary War
The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebe... See More
End of Aaron Burr's trial...
Item #592840
September 26, 1807
AMERICAN CITIZEN, New York, Sept. 26, 1807
* Aaron Burr - treason trial
the front page features 12 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has: "Trial of Aaron Burr On the Indictment for a Misdemeanor" which has: "The Judge's Opinion--Concluded" the text taking over 2 columns.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, great condition.... See More
Heinrich Himmler suicide death....
Item #592585
May 25, 1945
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer, New York, May 25, 1945
* Heinrich Himmler suicide by poison
* Nazi hangman... SS leader
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
"Himmler, Captured by British Forces, Swallows Cyanide When Searched" with photo of Himmler. See photos for 1st report coverage on the capture and suicide of Nazi leader, Heinrich Himmler... See More
Existed to do away with capital punishment...
Item #591407
September 17, 1845
THE HANGMAN, Boston, Massachusetts, September 17, 1845
* Capital punishment - hangings
A volume one issue of a quite rare anti-capital punishment newspaper by J. N. Bang. This title existed for only one year, continuing thereafter as "The Prisoner's Friend".
The entire front page is taken up with: "The Trial of Henry Duval, for Murder" and inside page ar... See More
H.H. Holmes... 1st U.S. serial killer...
Item #591000
July 18, 1895
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, July 18, 1895
* H.H. Holmes - Herman Webster Mudgett
* Benjamin Pitezel murders
* America's 1st serial killer
This 8 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "HOLMES' WIFE IS DISCREET", "Declines to Talk Much Concerning the Pitzel Children", "Says She Never Knew The Family" and mo... See More
Front page print of General Braxton Bragg... The Battle of Chickamauga...
Item #590962
October 3, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Oct. 3, 1863 This is one of the more unusual issues of this title as he front page features not one but two prints of military leaders: "Gen. Mansfield Lovell" and "Gen. Braxton Bragg, the Hero of Chickamauga". Much of the balance of the ftpg. has a biography of Lovell, but just a brief statement concerning Bragg (see).
Inside has ove... See More
From the fabled Old West town of Tombstone... Deputy Sheriff Earp...
Item #590754
November 18, 1880
THE DAILY NUGGET, Tombstone, Pima County, Arizona, November 18, 1880
* Tombstone
* Sheriff Wyatt Earp
This may well be the consummate "Old West town" much romanticized in movies and television shows, perhaps most famous for the gunfight at the OK Corral involving Wyatt Earp and the Clanton gang.
This rare issue was printed less than a year before this famous gunfight and ... See More
Baseball Black Sox scandal trial begins...
Item #590320
July 21, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, July 21, 1921
* Chicago White (Black) Sox scandal
* Baseball World Series fix trial
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BASEBALL FIXER MIXED ON POINTS" and "Defense Begins Attempt To Impeach Bill Burns, Star Witness of State, Accusing Him of Perjury". See photos for text here.
Other ... See More
Charlotte Cordre on Marat's murder...
Item #590312
October 2, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 2, 1791 On page under the heading "France" is the report pertaining to the trial of Charlotte Corde who murdered Marat. "The exterminatrix of Marat, continued to display the same uncommon spirit of heroic firmness and resolution to the last moment of her life. Being asked by her Judges, who were her accomplices? she answered, ... See More
Frank Nitti (Al Capone hitman) shot...
Item #589512
March 22, 1943
THE CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, Illinois, March 22, 1943
* re. Frank Nitti suicide death
* Al Capone henchman - gangsters
This 26 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 3: "Six Gangsters Indicted In N.Y. Still At Large" (See photos for text here). Nice to have in a Chicago paper.
Other news of the day throughout including sports and various advertisements with much on World W... See More
Howard Hughes issued subpoena...
Item #588775
August 8, 1947
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 8, 1947
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Pan Am airlines
* Trials
This 10 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "ORDER SUBPOENA ISSUED FOR HUGHES DOCUMENTS" with subheads. See photos for details.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Henry Wirz trial comes to an end...
Item #588728
October 26, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 26, 1865
* Trial of Captain Henry Wirz
* Andersonville Civil War prison - Georgia
The top of page 5 has; "Washington" "the Findings & Verdict of the Wirz Military Commission Submitted to the President" "Intercession of Wirz's Counsel in Behalf of His Client".
Eight pages, nice condition. ... See More
1949 Preston Tucker fraud trial...
Item #587129
December 27, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 27, 1956
* Preston Tucker death (1st report)
* Automobile designer & entrepreneur
* 1948 Tucker Sedan "Tucker Torpedo" fame
This 30 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "TUCKER, DREAM CAR PROMOTER, IS DEAD AT 53" and "Acquitted On Fraud Count in 1950 After Collapse ... See More
Red Wing, MN... the missing link is found!
Item #587093
January 14, 1882
THE REPUBLICAN, Red Wing, Minnesota, January 14, 1882
* Red Wing, Minnesota
* Dr. E.D. Cope finds human-like skull skull and declares it the missing link
Page 3 has a one paragraph article, "The Long Sought Missing Link", which tells of Prof. E.D.Cope (of Philadelphia and the Smithsonian Institute fame), discovering a small human-like skull near the Big Horn River, Wyoming Territo... See More
Preston Tucker loses control of company..
Item #587053
March 4, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, March 4, 1949
* Preston Tucker loses control of his company
* Automobile designer & entrepreneur
* 1948 Tucker Sedan "Tucker Torpedo" fame
This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 29: "Rescue Planned for Tucker Corp." with caption: "Everybody's Business". 1st report coverage on Preston Tucker l... See More
Massie murder trial verdict...1932...
Item #586752
April 30, 1932
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, April 30, 1932
* Massie murder trial verdict
* Thomas and Thalia Massie
* Joseph "Joe" Kahahawai Jr
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "MASSIE JURY CONVICTS FOUR, HONOLULU TENSE; REPRISALS ARE FEARED" with subheads and related photo (see photos). 1st report coverage on the convicti... See More
Jewish physician identifies Holocaust leaders...
Item #586726
September 22, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1945
* Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
* Nazi death factory horrors revealed
* Jewish woman gets revenge
Page 5 contains a very compelling article on identifying Nazis leaders involved in the holocaust atrocities on the Jews, with the one column head: "Belsen Survivor Picks Out Nazis" and subhead: "Jewish Woman Physician Who Was Also in O... See More
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