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Item from Catalog 195 (released for February, 2012)...

Trial of the Conspirators... Booth confers with rebels...
587170   SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 17, 1865  Page 4 has: "Trial Of The Conspirators' "Full Details of The Evidence" "New & Startling Developments" "Booth in Council with Leading Rebels" with this text taking two columns. Also on pg. 4: "Negro Suffrage--How It Stands".

A very curious item is on pg. 6 which has: "Nursery Rhymes ... See More  
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Item from Catalog 195 (released for February, 2012)...

Trial of Lincoln's conspirators... Jeff Davis...
587066   NEW YORK HERALD, May 27, 1865  The first column on the front page has nice heads: "THE TRIAL" "More Testimony About Mrs. Surratt's Eyesight & Christian Character" "Evidence IN Behalf of O'Laughlin" "Authenticity of Alston's Letter to Jeff. Davis" "Everything Well, and Booth Bossing the Job" "Howell Cobb in Favor of Hanging... See More   $38.00
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Item from Catalog 195 (released for February, 2012)...

Four issues on the trial of Lincoln's assassins...
587063   NEW YORK HERALD, May 13, June 3, 20 & 27, 1865 a four issue lot each issue having on page 2 reports on the trial of the Lincoln conspirators. Several reports include comments on Jefferson Davis & his involvement as well.

Each is complete in 8 pages, somewhat irregular at the spine, other minor wear, generally good condition.
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Item from Catalog 195 (released for February, 2012)...

Mormon content... Death of President Andrew Jackson...
586963   NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1845  All columns on pages 1 and 2 are black-bordered for the front page report headed: "Death Of Gen. Andrew Jackson Ex-President Of The United States", which begins: "At six o'clock on Sunday evening the 8th of June, 1845, one of the most distinguished men this country has produced breathed the last breath of his mortal ex... See More   $44.00
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Howard Hughes Pan Am trials....
584841   LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 7, 1947



* Aviator Howard Hughes

* Pan Am airlines

* Trials




This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:



"Hughes Submits Questions"



with subheads and photo of Hughes. (see images)



Minor wear along the spine, otherwise in good condition.



wikipedia notes: Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. (December 24, ... See More  
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Four issues on the trial of Lincoln's assassins...
584807   Trial of the Lincoln conspirators: a four issue lot each issue having on an inside page reports on the trial of the Lincoln conspirators. New York Herald: June 6, 1865; and the Worcester Daily Transcript, Mass., May 23, 29 & 31, 1865. The Herald is irregular at the spine margin, otherwise all are in good condition. $33.00
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On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...
584495   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   $72.00
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Jewish physician identifies Holocaust leaders...
583442   THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1945  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 Oswiecim Camp Is Witness at Trial". The text (see photos) notes a: "...Polish Jewish woman, her conc... See More   $78.00
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Rudolph Hess parachutes in 1941...
581851   LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, May 13, 1941.



* Rudolph Hess Scotland jump mystery (1st report)

* Adolph Hitler's right hand man




This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "British Claim Nazi Break Shown", with subheads that include: "REJOICE OVER ARRIVAL OF HESS", "Claim Examination Shows Man Who Made Flight Escape Is Sane", and more (see ... See More  
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General Nat Turner's slave insurrections, and more...
581779   NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, September 24, 1831  This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the peri... See More   $46.00
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Lucky Luciano arrested...
581461   THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1936  This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "LUCIANO IS FORCED TO ADMIT CRIMES", "Sold Narcotics and Perjured Himself, but Insists He Is Not Head of Vice Ring" and more.



This tells of the trial of Charles 'Lucky' Luciano. He would be found guilty a few days later. He would spend the next 9 years in prison ... See More  
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Abraham Lincoln murder trial...
581368   DAILY EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, May 11, 1865  This issue is loaded with advertisements and post Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported.



The front page has one column headings: "The Assassination In Europe", "The Profound Sensation Created".



Page 5 has: "The Latest News" "The Trial Of The Alleged Conspirators" "T... See More  
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Financial crisis in the Confederacy...
581121   DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, December 19, 1863 



* Confederate financial crisis



A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate states, with the front page containing various advertisements as well as news reports, some of which are headed: "The Yankee Raid In Southwestern Virginia", "The Courts", "A Gunboat Blown Up by a Torpedo", "City Inte... See More  
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Cardinal John McCloskey... The Beecher trial...
581001   THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, March 17, 1785  The full frontpage is of "His Eminence Cardinal John McCloskey - Proclaimed by the Consistory at Rome Last Monday". Within the issue is "The Lat M. Corot, French Painter", "The Trial of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher", "The New York Medico-Legal Society" and other news and advertisements.



Complete in eight pages,... See More  
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Jim Thorpe wins Olympic gold... In a Carlisle newspaper...
580853   VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, July 9, 1912 



* Jim Thorpe wins pentathlon gold

* 1912 Stockholm, Sweden Olympics

* Best title to have this in ?




Although legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born & grew up in Oklahoma, he has very close ties with the city of Carlisle. It was in 1904 when Thorpe attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School that his incredible athletic prowes... See More  
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Las Vegas gambling and divorce is legalized...
580813   THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1931



* Gambling becomes legal in Nevada (historic)

* Divorce legalized as well




This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "SIX-WEEKS DIVORCE MADE LAW IN NEVADA", "Secret trial Provided--Governor Also Signs Bill to Legalize Gambling--Reno Prepared"



A historic report on the legalization of gambling that would eventually lea... See More  
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1931 Clara Bow theft trial .....
580483   MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, January 16, 1931



* Actress Clara Bow

* Daisy DeVoe theft accusations



This 22 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page:



* DAISY TO "TELL ALL" IN CLARA BOW'S PAST



with subheads. (see) Nice to have this report on the front page.



Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear and chipping, irregular ... See More  
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1st U.S. mail rocket flight...
580269   THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, February 10, 1936



* 1st American rocket plane try

* Rocket mail - Frido Kessler (1st report)

* Greenwood Lake, New York




This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 4:  "ROCKET PLANE FAILS; ANOTHER TRIAL PLANNED" with smaller subheads. Tells of the 1st test flight try of the 1st U.S. rocket mail plane.



Other news of the day throug... See More  
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Great stock market headline...
580264   MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, March 29, 1930



* Post stock market crash of 1929

* Great Depression at the beginning



This 14 page newspaper has a fantastic six column headline on the front page: "STOCK MARKET HITS NEW SALES RECORD" with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.

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Al Capone tax fraud trial...
580241   MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, October 17, 1931



* Al Capone tax evasion trial ending

* Action that would be his demise




This 12 page newspaper has a nice three column headline on the front page: "Capone Tax Fraud Trial Nears Hands of U.S. Jury" with subhead (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page.



Other news of the day including period advertising. Light br... See More  
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Bobby Franks murder...
579925   THE EVENING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, May 30, 1924 



* Bobby Franks murder

* Nathan Leopold becomes suspect




This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "STUDENT HELD BY POLICE IN FRANKS CASE" "Millionaire's Son Purchased Glasses Found Near Body of Kidnaper's Victim, Records Show" and more. Tells of the famous Bobby Franks murd... See More  
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Displayable illustrations...
579809   THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, February 25, 1888  The front cover is entitled "Chasing and Capturing a Diamond thief at the South African Diamond-Fields" and is comprised of four scenes. Within the issues is "The Delagoa Bay Railway, South Africa"; halfpage illustrations "Trial of M. Wilson, in Paris, for Illicit Dealing in French Decorations" and ... See More   $45.00
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Ticonderoga... Article by Ben Franklin... Much more...
579033   THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1777 



* Battle of Ticonderoga

* Benjamin Franklin

* Revolutionary War




A very nice Revolutionary War era magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in... See More  
$98.00
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End of the Civil War... Trial of Lincoln's assassins...
578577   THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1865 



* Trial of the conspirators

* Abraham Lincoln assassination

* Ending the Civil War




From shortly after the end of the Civil War, with ftpg. heads including: "The War In The Southwest" "Occupation of Alexandria & Shreveport" "The People Rejoice Over the Close of the Rebellion" as well as: "Trial of The Assassins&q... See More  
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President Andrew Johnson is acquitted...
578487   THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1868  Over half of the front page is taken up with reports on the final vote in the impeachment trial of President Johnson, with first column heads: "IMPEACHMENT" Final Vote in the Senate on the Eleventh Article" "The President Acquitted of the Offences Charged" "Adjournment of the Court Without a further Vote" "An Investigat... See More   $93.00
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Miss Harris not guilty...
578391  
NEW-YORK TIMES, July 20, 1865

 

* Miss Harris not guilty

* Abraham Lincoln's murder trial




Front page has: "Miss Harris Acquitted", "Extraordinary Close of a Remarkable Trial", "A Court of Justice Rivaling a Political Causus", "Browbeating and Bullying the Public Prosecutor", "The Jury Make a Show of Deference and Retire", &qu
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Machine Gun Kelly...
578326   FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 26, 1933



* George Machine Gun Kelly

* Captured in Memphis, Tennessee




This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: ""Machine Gun" Kelly Captured In Tennessee; Wanted In Urschel Case" which tells of the capture of George 'Machine Gun' Kelly (1st report).



Other news of the day throughout includ... See More  
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Charles Lindbergh Ransom Money Found In 1934...
578323  

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, New York, September 21, 1934 



* Bruno Hauptmann arrested (1st report) 

* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping - Ransom money found
 



This 22 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "CAPTIVE BELIEVED SLAYER OF LINDBERGH BABY; WRITING MATCHES NOTE ON SILL; FIND RANSOM" with subheads and large photo of Bruno H

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Famous political newspaper by Horace Greeley...
578293   THE LOG CABIN, New York, October 16, 1841 Famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of the Whig Party and specifically in support of Wm. H. Harrison's presidential campaign. The paper continued after the election and eventually merged into his very successful "Tribune". 

The entire ftpg. & pg. 2 are taken up with text on the "Trial of Alex. McLeo... See More  
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New Orleans during the Confederacy...
578222   THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 19, 1861  Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues fro... See More   $188.00
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Adolph Hitler in 1930... Bobby Jones...
578174   THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1930  



* Adolph Hitler and the Guillotine

* Bobby Jones goes for the grand slam of golf




The top of the first column notes: "Hitler Would Scrap Versailles Treaty And Use Guillotine" "German Fascists' Chief Says at Leipzig Trial That He Will Set Up 'Third Reich'." "To Try Legal Means First" "Warns of Death F... See More  
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Guiteau: President Garfield's assassin on trial...
578124   FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Dec. 3, 1881 



* President James Garfield assassination

* Charles J. Guiteau on trial




The full ftpg. shows: "Trial of President Garfield's Assassin--Guiteau Being Escorted from the Courtroom..." and the doublepg. centerfold shows; "Trial of President Garfield's Assassin--Guards Unlocking the Handcuffs of the Pris... See More  
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Fritz Von Opel.... Rocket propulsion....
578097   THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 22, 1928  This 56 page newspaper has one column headings on page 13: "ROCKET AUTO MAKES FIRST TRIAL SPIN" "Reaches Great Speed Few Seconds After Start With Eight Charges in Tubes"

This tells of German Fritz Von Opel testing his new rocket automobile.

Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition, minor spine wear, great condition.... See More  
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Andrew Johnson impeachment trial...
578077   NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 15, 1868



* President Andrew Johnson Impeachment trial report



The entire front page is taken up with reports on the Johnson impeachment trial, with first column headings that include: "THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL", "The Clouds Are Breaking", "The Press Report" and more.



Complete in 8 pages, minor central fold wear, otherwise good. Uncut and unb... See More  
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On the capture of Jeff Davis...
577994   ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL,  New  York, July 8, 1865  As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "The Military Situation" which reports on some closing events in the Civil War. The ftpg. includes: "The Army of the Potomac"... See More   $32.00
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On the capture of Jeff Davis...
577993   ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL,  New  York, July 8, 1865  As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "The Military Situation" which reports on some closing events in the Civil War. The ftpg. includes: "The Army of the Potomac"... See More   $32.00
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Trial of the assassins...
577978   THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1865 



* Trial of the conspirators

* re. Jefferson Davis capture




The front page has: "REPLIES TO SHERMAN" "Halleck & Stoneman on the Defensive" "Gen. Halleck Acted Under Orders from Gen. Grant" "The Letter of Gen. Sherman Sharply Criticized" "Gen. Stoneman on the Capture of Jeff. Davis". The back page inc... See More  
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War-worn veterans parade in Washington...
577976   THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1865 



* Welcome home soldiers parade

* Conspirators trial - re. Abraham Lincoln murder




Taking over 2 1/2 columns on the front page are: "Trial Of The Assassins" "More Testimony for the Defence--A Distant Prospect of the End of the Trial" with many subheads. Also on the ftpg: "From  Washington" "The Closing Pageant of t... See More  
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War-worn veterans parade in Washington...
577975   THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1865  Taking over 2 1/2 columns on the front page are: "Trial Of The Assassins" "More Testimony for the Defence--A Distant Prospect of the End of the Trial" with many subheads. Also on the ftpg: "From  Washington" "The Closing Pageant of the War" "The War-Worn Veterans Make a Splendid Appearance" & more. Ei... See More   $32.00
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War-worn veterans parade in Washington...
577974   THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1865  Taking over 2 1/2 columns on the front page are: "Trial Of The Assassins" "More Testimony for the Defence--A Distant Prospect of the End of the Trial" with many subheads. Also on the ftpg: "From  Washington" "The Closing Pageant of the War" "The War-Worn Veterans Make a Splendid Appearance" & more. Ei... See More   $32.00
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Chasing after Jeff Davis... Rebel generals surrender...
577972   THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 9, 1865 



* Last of the Confederates surrendering...  Joseph Johnston surrenders

* Jefferson Davis hunted




Among the many front page column heads are: "JOHNSTON'S SURRENDER" "Particulars of the Paroling of the Rebel Army at Greensboro" "Interview with Johnston and Hardee" "Hardee Thinks the Rebel Aristocracy Will Have t... See More  
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The beginning of the Mafia in America...
577732  
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 8, 1891



* Early Mafia in America

* David C. Hennessy murder trial




This murder was the beginning of the Mafia in the United States, or "The Black Hand" as it was called in America in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Mafia and other organized crime families came to the United States from Sicily and Italy creating their
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The Daniel Sickles trial...
577398   THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, a trio of issues dated April 5, 15 & 25, 1859. 



* Daniel Sickles murder trial

* Philip Barton Key




The first use of a plea of temporary insanity by a criminal defendant made the Daniel Sickles case noteworthy in American legal history.

Daniel Sickles' murder of Philip Barton Key was the kind of crime that piqued the interest of many, captivating the nation's p... See More  
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Richard Speck mass murder...
577363   THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 21, 1967 



* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders 

* Student nurses 

* Opening of trial 




This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "State Will Demand Speck's Execution"



Tells of the opening of the trial of Richard Speck for the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago... See More  
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11 Communists Covicted In 1949...
577016   CENTER DAILY TIMES, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, October 14, 1949  This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "11 Top Communist Leaders Convicted by Jury", with subheads and supporting test (see images).  This conviction was a result of the Smith act of 1940.  Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Close cut along left margin (s... See More   $32.00
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Mafia in America...
576887  
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 10, 1891



* Early Mafia in America

* David C. Hennessy murder trial




This murder was the beginning of the Mafia in the United States, or "The Black Hand" as it was called in America in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Mafia and other organized crime families came to the United States from Sicily and Italy creating their
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Trial of Lincoln's assassins, and more...
576857   THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1865



* Abraham Lincoln assassination

* Trial of the conspirators




Must of the ftpg. is taken up with: "REPLIES TO SHERMAN" "Halleck & Stoneman on the Defensive" "Gen. Halleck Acted Under Orders from Gen. Grant" "the Letter of Gen. Sherman Sharply Criticized" "Gen. Stoneman on the Capture of Jeff. Davis." The b... See More  
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The trial of Susan B. Anthony...
576734   EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, June 20, 1873 



* United States vs. Susan B. Anthony trial

* Illegally voting in 1872 Presidential election




The front page has a significant report on the woman's rights issue, with: "Susan's Sentence", which includes: "...Judge Selden made a motion in the case of Miss Anthony for a new trial on the ground of a misdir... See More  
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1934 Marinus Van Der Lubbe executed....
576715   THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1934



* Marinus Van Der Lubbe is guilty

* Reichstag fire suspect... executed by guillotine



This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "VAN DER LUBBE DIES ON NAZI GUILLOTINE", "Germany Beheads Reichstag Incendiary in Lepzig, Taking the World by Surprise", "He Goes To Fate Silently", and more. Re... See More  
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Marinus Van Der Lubbe sentenced to death...
576677   THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1933



* Marinus Van Der Lubbe is guilty

* Reichstag fire

* Death sentence by guillotine



This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "VAN DER LUBBE GETS SENTENCE OF DEATH, FOUR OTHERS FREED" with subheads that include: "REICHSTAG TRIAL VERDICT" "Dutchman Is Found Guilty of Treason and Arson" "Court He... See More  
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