Trials - Famous & Infamous!
Trials - Famous & Infamous!
1922 William Desmond Taylor murder....
Item #648403
February 3, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1922
* William Desmond Taylor shot dead
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "MOVIE DIRECTOR FOUND MURDERED IN LOS ANGELES" "William Desmond Taylor of The Famous Players Is Shot Dead in His Home" "Jealousy May Be Motive" and more. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. First report coverage on the murder o... See More
Outlaw Frank James is found innocent...
Item #648302
September 7, 1883
NEW YORK TIMES Sept. 7, 1883
* Outlaw Frank James found not guilty
* Jesse James gang - Gallatin, Missouri trial
A full column on the ftpg. & a full column on pg. 2 are headed: "FRANK JAMES ACQUITTED" "He Asks To Be Allowed to Lead A Peaceful Life" "An Outline of Some of the Daring Crimes in Which He & His Companions Have Taken Part". Not only is ... See More
Trial of outlaw Frank James begins...
Item #648301
August 25, 1883
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 25, 1883
* Outlaw Frank James
* Jesse James gang
* Gallatin, Missouri trial
The top of the ftpg. has over half a column headed: "Frank James On Trial" "A Belief That the Prosecution Will Fail to Convict Him". This was the famous murder/robbery trial of the brother of Jesse James & a member of the infamous James Gang. The report would be co... See More
The Fenians active in Canada and the United States... Trial of Jefferson Davis...
Item #648284
June 6, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 6, 1866
* Battle of Ridgeway- Ontario
* Fenian raids in Canada
* Jefferson Davis treason trial
Pages 4 & 5 have over 2 columns of text headed: "THE FENIANS INVADE CANADA" "A Sharp Battle And A Retreat" "The Invaders Surrender to the United States Forces" "Operations Along the Frontier". The Fenians were a frat... See More
Outlaw Dick Liddil released on bond... School for cowboys...
Item #648227
November 3, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 3, 1882 Page 2 has a somewhat brief article headed: "Dick Liddell [Liddil] Released on Bond" noting in part: "...the case of Dick Liddel, on trial for conspiracy in connection with the Mussel Shoals robbery, committed by Frank and Jesse James and Bill Ryan..." with more (see). Page 5 has: "Taught To Be Cowboys" "The Practical ... See More
The trial of Frank James coming to an end...
Item #648220
September 2, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Sept. 2, 1883
* Outlaw Frank James
* Jesse James gang
* Gallatin trial ending
Page 4 has most of a column headed: "NEARING THE END" "Th Trial of Frank James at Gallatin Drawing to a Close" "Testimony All In and Arguments to Begin Monday" "The Court's Order Concerning Instructions t the Jury--Mrs. Hite's To... See More
Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks divorce...
Item #648139
January 11, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1935
* Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks divorce
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping murder trial
* Great depression era original
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Mary Pickford Obtains Divorce In Surprise 3-Minute Hearing" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photos of the couple. Also front ... See More
Teaching Evolution Banned...
Item #648082
March 24, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 24, 1925
* Tennessee bans the teachings of human evolution
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Tennessee Bans the Teaching of Evolution; Governor Says the Bible Disproves Theory" First report coverage on Tennessee being the first state to ban evolution teachings that would eventually lead to the famous Scopes' monkey t... See More
More on the Black Sox baseball scandal...
Item #648019
July 23, 1921
NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1921
* Chicago White (Black) Sox scandal
* Baseball World Series fix trial
The first column on pg. 5 has reports concerning the infamous "Black Sox" baseball scandal, with heads: "BASEBALL PLOT CONFESSIONS GONE" "Immunity Waivers Signed by Three of Players Also Have Disappeared" "New Evidence Introduced at Trial Im... See More
1920 Duluth, Minnesota lynchings...
Item #647910
June 16, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1920
* Duluth, Minnesota lynchings (1st report)
* 3 negro circus workers hanged
* Isaac McGhie - Nate Green - Elmer Jackson
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Duluth Mob Lynches Three Negroes, Frees Three; 5,000 Stormed Jail After Attack on White Girl" See images for text here. Always nice to have notable ev... See More
Mustering out Negro troops...
Item #647558
September 20, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1865
* Henry Wirz trial
* Jefferson Davis
From shortly after the end of the Civil War but still with war-related reports including: "Returned Soldiers" "The Real Abolition Platform of Ohio" "Mustering Out Negro Troops" "The Wirz Trial" "Trouble Brewing in the Abolition Camp" "Jefferson Davis&q... See More
Leo Frank if found guilty of murdering Mary Phagan...
Item #647425
August 26, 1913
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, Aug. 26, 1913
* Leo Frank found guilty
* Mary Phagan murder case
The top of the third column has heads on the famous Leo Frank murder trial, a sensation at the time which would become a made-for-TV movie in the 1990's. "LEO FRANK GUILTY OF MURDER OF GIRL" "Superintendent of Atlanta Pencil Factory Unmoved" "Crowd C... See More
The Presidential election...
General LaFayette... American Indians: Choctaw, Osage, Creeks...
Item #647185
December 4, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 4, 1824 Among the articles are: "Presidential Election" which has a chart showing states and votes for each (see photos), plus another report of the Alabama votes for President by county. Also, inside includes: "LaFayette & the Sons of the Forest" being an emotional heart-deep meeting of Choctaw Indian chiefs and General... See More
John Brown is sentenced to die... Harper's Ferry...
Item #647177
November 3, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 3, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Sentenced to death (hanging)
* Harpers Ferry, West Virginia WV
The top of page 3 has column heads on the trial of John Brown for his raid on Harper's Ferry, including: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Continuation of the Trial of the Conspirators" "John Brown Sentenced to ... See More
General Marquis de LaFayette in retirement...
Item #647151
October 25, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, October 25, 1817 Inside has over 1 1/2 columns providing details of General Marquis de LaFayette's life of retirement. Another article, "Prisoners with the Indians" talks briefly about American citizens who were held prison by the Heron. Yet another discusses the origins of 'Trials by Jury". Other news of the day is found... See More
Reports from North America...
Item #646951
August 28, 1746
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 28, 1746 The ftpg. has a brief item relating to the Jacobite Rebellion (see). More on this on pg. 4 in a letter from Carlisle noting in part: "There are in this place 350 rebel prisoners & it is agreed that every 20th man of the common men shall take his trial...The Grand Jury have found 125 bills against the Rebel prisoners..." with more.
The ... See More
John Brown petitions for his death sentence to be overturned...
Item #646714
November 25, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 25, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia
* Fights to reverse execution sentence
Over half of page 3 is taken up with reports on the trial of John Brown for his raid at Harper's Ferry, with first column heads: "John Brown's Writ of Error" "His Petition to the Court of Appeals of Virgi... See More
The Presidential election...
General LaFayette... American Indians: Choctaw, Osage, Creeks...
Item #646659
December 4, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 4, 1824 Among the articles are: "Presidential Election" which has a chart showing states and votes for each (see photos), plus another report of the Alabama votes for President by county. Also, inside includes: "LaFayette & the Sons of the Forest" being an emotional heart-deep meeting of Choctaw Indian chiefs and General... See More
Latest on the French & Indian War... Trial of Admiral Byng...
Item #646577
February 1, 1757
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, February, 1757
* Admiral John Byng trial
* HMS Monarch - Royal Navy
* Battle of Minorca failure
The first four pages have extensive coverage headed: "Abstract of the Trial of the Hon. Admiral John Byng..." for failing to relieve a besieged British garrison during the Battle of Minorca at the beginning of the Seven Years' War. Relating to th... See More
From colonial Boston...
Item #646450
October 24, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Oct. 24, 1768
* Pro-British American publication
* Boston is causing trouble
A nice newspaper from colonial Boston, the hotbed of activity raging against the hated policies of Parliament towards the American colonies. This city & its environs saw much action against the Stamp Act, and would soon be the focus of the Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre, and the out... See More
From the fabled Old West town of Tombstone... Deputy Sheriff Earp...
Item #646385
November 18, 1880
THE DAILY NUGGET, Tombstone, Pima County, Arizona, November 18, 1880
* Gunfight at the O.K. Corral fame
* Rare Wyatt Earp mention
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... See More
Jefferson Davis is captured...
Item #646011
May 15, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 15, 1865 The first column of the front page has some very nice heads in larger type than normal announcing the capture of the President of the Confederacy, Jeff Davis, including: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "THE CAPTURE OF JEFF. DAVIS" "He is Surprised at Irwinsville, Ga., on the 10th" "Jeff. Tries to Escape in Women's Clothes" "A... See More
Intriguing article on the assassination plot...
Item #645897
June 23, 1865
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 23, 1865
* re. Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* John Wilkes Booth & Jefferson Davis
The ftpg. has an article: "The Conspiracy--An Interview Between Booth & Davis" with details of the meeting, beginning: "Booth commenced by saying that a plan was formed by parties in the Northern States &a... See More
Trial of Jefferson Davis... The Wall Street Panic of 1865...
Item #645518
August 16, 1865
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 16, 1865
* New York City Wall Street
* Post civil war stock market
* Jefferson Davis treason trial
Ftpg. column heads include: "The State Prisoners & Their Treatment" "The Freedmen of Virginia!" and much more. Inside has: "Trial of Jeff. Davis" "The Policy of President Johnson" "Business Excitement in New York&qu... See More
The infamous bloody glove fiasco: turning point in the Simpson trial...
Item #645361
June 16, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 16, 1995
* O. J. Simpson murder case
* The 'Bloody Glove" fiasco
The top of the ftpg. has a color photo captioned: "O.J. Simpson, wearing protective latex gloves, tries on one of the leather gloves found after the murders." beneath which is a one column heading: "Prosecution's Bold Move May Backfire" with the article carrying ov... See More
The very beginning of the O.J. Simpson media circus...
Item #645266
June 14, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 14, 1994
* Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson & Ron Goldman
* Football great O. J. Simpson a suspect ?
* First report from the city where it happened
The significance of this issue is the relatively inconspicuous report on the front page with just a one column heading: "O.J. Simpson's Ex-Wife, Man Found Slain", in a newspaper from the city where... See More
Advertisement on the Salem witch trials...
Item #645130
February 11, 1693
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Feb. 11, 1693
* Rare Salem witch trials advertisement
* Very early and rare 17th century title
The back page has an advertisement for the book "The Second Edition of the late TRYALS of several WITCHES in New-England. Written by Cotton Mather, and Published by the Special Command of the Governour." (see)
This is the only periodical we have ever ... See More
"First they came for the Socialists... then they came for me."
Martin Niemöller arrested in Berlin....
Item #645075
July 2, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1937
* Reverend Martin Niemöller arrested
* Ant-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Famous "First they came..." statement fame
The front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS FINALLY PUT NIEMOELLER IN JAIL" with subheads that include: "Accuse Pastor of Slandering Notables and Calling for Opposition to Laws" "Court Trial ... See More
Jefferson Davis indicted for treason...
Item #644908
May 11, 1866
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 11, 1866
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Official indictment for treason
Page 3 has an article: "Jeff. Davis Indicted for Treason" which has near the beginning: "Yesterday Jefferson Davis was indicted for treason by the Grand Jury of the United States...and the trial of the prisoner, it is supposed, will take place in ... See More
Great map showing North America... On taxing America without their consent...
Item #644748
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1776 The prime feature of this issue is the great map showing all of the western hemisphere titled: "A New Projection of the Western Hemisphere of the Earth on a Plane shewing the proportions of its several parts nearly as on a Globe, By J. Hardy, at Eton College." The map is dated at the bottom: "by F. Newbery, Ludgat
... See More
Eskimoes... Early print of the Merrimac...
Item #644675
February 23, 1856
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Feb. 23, 1856 The front page has a print of: "The New U.S. Steam Frigate Merrimac on Her Trial Trip". This was the ship that would ultimately be scuttled by the U.S. Navy with the outbreak of the Civil War, and they resurrected by the Confederate Navy & converted to an iron-clad & be involved in the very famous battle with... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... The Gunpowder Incident...
Item #644253
July 1, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, July 1, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Charlestown
* American Revolutionary War
* The gunpowder incident
The most significant content would be a fine account of the very historic Battle of Bunker Hill, being a letter datelined: "Watertown, June 22" and includes in part: "Before this reaches you, you will doubtless hear of the eng... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone's tax evasion trial...
Item #644054
October 10, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Tax evasion trial w/ transcripts
* World Series of baseball
Page 4 has a one column heading: "LAVISH CAPONE LIFE AND $5 TIPS BARED" with subheads. (see) Includes trial transcripts from the day before.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on the current World Series between the Ph... See More
The Wright brothers' first flight...
Item #643807
December 19, 1903
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Dec. 19, 1903
* Famous Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
* Orville & Wilbur Wright - Historic 1st report on the airplane
Page 7 has a relatively inconspicuous report which announces one of the more significant events of the early 20th century: manned flight. The one column heads include: "IS A REAL FLYING MACHINE" "O... See More
Very displayable French criminal broadside from 1794...
Item #643796
May 2, 1794
Interesting French criminal broadside announcing the acquittal of a trial against Etienne Michaud. Headed in large type at the top (translated): JUDGMENT OF THE CRIMINAL COURT of the Department of Rhone, Who Declares Etienne Michaud Acquitted of The Charge Against Him." followed by details of the result of the trial.
There is a "dateline" at the middle; "Du 17 Floreal, l... See More
The South African diamond fields...
Item #643521
February 25, 1888
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, February 25, 1888 The front cover shows: "Chasing and Capturing a Diamond thief at the South African Diamond-Fields" with four scenes. Within the issues is "The Delagoa Bay Railway, South Africa"; half page print: "Trial of M. Wilson, in Paris, for Illicit Dealing in French Decorations". A full page: "The Russian Army: ... See More
Financial crisis in the Confederacy...
Item #643491
December 19, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Dec. 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 Intellig... See More
The "Axis Sally" Trial... with photo...
Item #643134
January 24, 1949
MORNING CALL, Allentown, Jan 24, 1949 Ftpg. 3 line, 1 col. head: Treason Trial of Axis Sally Starts Today. One col. photo of Axis Sally above the head. Her real name was Mildred Elizabeth Gillars.
Front page only, but in good condition.
Note: "Mildred Gillars, AKA "Axis Sally", was a native of Portland, Main. She was studying music at Hunter College in Germany in the 1930s and f... See More
Very early plastic surgery... Trial for the mutiny on the Bounty...
Item #642592
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1794 Included is a fascinating--and extremely early--account of what we would call plastic surgery, being a letter from the East Indies which notes in part: "...the following very curious, and, in Europe, I believe, unknown chirugical [archaic spelling of 'surgery'] operation which has long been practiced in India with success... See More
Davy Crockett in Congress...
Item #642496
December 20, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 20, 1834 In reports from Congress is text noting Davy Crockett's comments, with: "Mr. Crockett submitted the following resolutions:..." and a bit further on: "Mr. Crockett said he feared gentlemen did not understand the nature of his resolution. It was a mere inquiry whether those rivers were of a national character or not...&quo... See More
Ticonderoga... Article by Ben Franklin... Much more...
Item #642257
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1777 Inside has: "Some of the Circumstances which Inevitably retard the Progress of a Northern Army through the uninhabited Countries of America" deals with the difficulties of Burgoyne's army in the colonies, not used to being in an environment so heavily forested. This interesting article takes nearly two pages. Further on is: "... See More
Nazi leader Robert Ley suicide....
Item #642234
October 26, 1945
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 26, 1945
* Robert Ley suicide death
* German Labour Front leader
The front page has two column heading: "Ley, Nazi Labor Boss, Hangs Self With Towel In Nuernberg Jail Cell" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Robert Ley, head of the German Labour Front, suicide while awaiting trial at Nuremberg for war crimes.
Other news, spo... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish pleads insanity......
Item #642117
January 8, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 8, 1935
* Albert Fish pleads not guilty
* By reason of insanity
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "PLEA OF INSANITY ENTERED FOR FISH" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is o... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish insanity plea......
Item #642109
January 9, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1935
* Albert Fish insanity plea
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The back page has a one column heading: "Albert Fish Loses Plea" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular... See More
Beheading of King Louis XVI...
Item #642036
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1793 The best content is the report headed: "Particular Account of the Murder of Louis XVI" which gives considerable detail of the closing moments of his life, ending with: "...The Confessor fell upon his knees, and implored the King's blessing, who gave it him with an affectionate embrace. The religious & good Monarch the... See More
Plate of erupting Mount Vesuvius...
Item #640631
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1767 This issue features a terrific full page plate captioned: "Mount Vesuvius with its Eruptions in the Year 1767" which is accompanied by a detailed article as well (see).There is an article: "Resolutions of the Province of New York"
Among the articles within are: "Remarkable Trials in the Star Chamber" "... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #640410
March 19, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial - self-harm
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "'NOT IN RIGHT MIND,' FISH WROTE TO SON" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one o... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #640386
March 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial - Confession
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 3 is a one column heading: "'FISH SAYS HE SLEW THE GAFFNEY BOY" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publi... See More
Jim Thorpe wins Olympic gold... In a Carlisle newspaper...
Item #640043
July 9, 1912
VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, July 9, 1912 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 prowess was discovered by "Pop" Warner, one of the most influential coaches in early football history. ... See More
Mike Tyson gets 10 years for rape...
Item #639976
March 26, 1992
THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, March 26, 1992
* Heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson
* 10 year Sentencing for rape
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a banner headline: "Tyson gets 10-year term" with subhead and photo. (see) More on page 2. First report coverage on Heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson being sentenced for the rape of Desiree Washington. Nice to have from the city where... See More
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