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611816

Much on politics...

Item #611816

February 27, 1797

AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Feb. 27, 1797 



* Early American title



All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with: "Documents Which Accompanied the Message of the President...to Both Houses of Congress", continued from a previous issue. Page 3 has more on this, as well as: "War In India!"

Four pages, foxing at the folds, period notations at the very top. ... See More  

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610770

Gandhi begins 21 day fast...

Item #610770

May 09, 1933

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 9, 1933



* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast



Page 4 has one column headings: "GANDHI BEGINS FAST EXPECTED TO PROVE FATAL" "Ordeal Begins in Presence of Crowd of Devotees; Later Released from Prison" See images for text here.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 20 pages, a little margin chip... See More  

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609768

Torture device illustrated... Madras, India...

Item #609768
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1747 One page has an interesting engraving of: "...a cruel machine...supposed to be made use of by the rebels to extort confession..." with the text going on to describe its use (see). Another page has a print of: "...a Stone found in Cast Steeds Garden..." with an inscription (see).

Another page is taken up with: "A Suc
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606556

World War II magazine from India...

Item #606556

September 01, 1945

PHOENIX, September 1, 1945  This was "An Allied Magazine for All Allied Forces in Southeast Air Command", published in Calcutta, India. Contains a wealth of photos of both the local area & culture as well as of World War II. The back page is a photo of "Eva Gardner".

A nice magazine done in "Life" magazine format, 22 pages, with covers, nice condition.

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602419

Scottsboro Boys arrested...

Item #602419

March 26, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 26, 1931



* Scottsboro Boys arrested

* Negroes suspected of attacking 2 white girls

* Mahatma Gandhi - India riots




This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "JAIL HEAD ASKS TROOPS AS MOB SEEKS NEGROES"

"Riot Feared in Scottsboro, Ala., After Arrest of Nine, Held for Attacking Girls"



1st report coverage on the arr... See More  

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600784

Gandhi starts hunger strike...

Item #600784

September 20, 1932

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, September 20, 1932



* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

* The Mahatma food strike begins




The front page has two column headlines that include: "India Grants Gandhi's Request To Begin Fast Inside Jail" and more. Coverage on the start of his 6-day hunger strike in jail. Other news of the day including various advertisements. Complete... See More  

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599103

Graphic title...

Item #599103

June 04, 1859

GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 4, 1859 



* Justo José de Urquiza y García

* Rare title w/ great masthead



The front page has prints of: "Gen. Urquiza, President of the Argentine Republic" and "Oak Barking". Page 4 has prints of: "The Kaiserbach (King's Palace, Lucknow, India" and "Chinese Modern First Class War ... See More  

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596300

Pre-Civil War broadside "extra"...

Item #596300

December 07, 1842

NEW YORK HERALD, EXTRA, Dec. 7, 1842  A broadside "Extra" (printed on one side only) providing the latest news from the recent  "Arrival of the Steamship Columbia" from Europe. Some of the subheads include: "Melancholy Loss of the convict Ship Waterloo, Bound for Sydney--250 Lives Lost Out of 330" "List of Passengers" "The Great Western Steam-... See More  

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594900

The coronation of King George VI...

Item #594900

May 12, 1937

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 12, 1937



* King George VI coronation

* Edward VIII

* United Kingdom




The front page has a nice banner headline: "HUNDREDS HURT AT CORONATION" with subheads that include: "George VI And His Radiant Queen Crowned Amid Scene Of Greatest Pomp, Splendor" and more with photos.



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593309

Death of Vallabhbhai Patel...

Item #593309

May 27, 1964

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 27, 1964



* Jawaharlal Nehru death (1st report with photo)

* Leader in India




This 18 page newspaper has a two column heading on the front page: "Prime Minister Nehru Dies of Stroke at 74" with photo of Nehru (see photos).



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise good ... See More  

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589286

1945 occupation of Japan begins...

Item #589286

August 30, 1945

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 30, 1945



* U.S. occupation of Japan begins

* General Douglas MacArthur

* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay




This 22 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "ALLIED FORCES POURING INTO JAPAN FROM HUGE AIR AND SEA FLEETS" with subheads. Coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy ente... See More  

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589089

1945 occupation of Japan begins....

Item #589089

August 31, 1945

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 31, 1945



* U.S. occupation of Japan begins

* General Douglas MacArthur

* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay




This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "OCCUPATION OF JAPAN IS PROCEEDING RAPIDLY" with subheads. This is coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy entering To... See More  

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586782

Scottsboro Boys arrested...

Item #586782

March 26, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 26, 1931



* Scottsboro Boys arrested

* Negroes suspected of attacking 2 white girls

* Mahatma Gandhi - India riots




This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "JAIL HEAD ASKS TROOPS AS MOB SEEKS NEGROES"

"Riot Feared in Scottsboro, Ala., After Arrest of Nine, Held for Attacking Girls"



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582518

Gandhi starts hunger strike...

Item #582518

September 20, 1932

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 20, 1932



* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

* The Mahatma food strike begins




This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "FAST UNTO DEATH IS TODAY INAUGURATED BY MAHATMA GANDHI" and more (see photos). Tells of the start of his 6-day hunger strike in jail.



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581429

Troops reviewed by President Lincoln...

Item #581429

August 03, 1861

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, August 3, 1861  The front page of the issue features a half-page illustration "The Archaeological Institute of Great Britain at Peterborough: Entrance to the Nave of the Cathedral". Within the issue is "Prize Dogs at the Leeds Show"; "Review of Federal Troops by President Lincoln and General Scott" which includes a full page ... See More  

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581271

The death of Vallabhbhai Patel...

Item #581271

December 15, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1950



* Sardar Patel death (1st report with photo)

* Leader in India




This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31: "SARDAR PATEL, 75, IS DEAD IN BOMBAY", "Deputy Prime Minister Called Nation's 'Strong Man'--Was Associate of Ghandhi" with smaller subheads and photo. Early, same day report on the death of India lead... See More  

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581046

Mahatma Gandhi released from jail...

Item #581046

January 28, 1931

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 28, 1931 



* Mahatma Gandhi jail release



This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "INDIA'S BATTLE WILL CONTINUE, GANDHI WARNS", "Thousands Gather To Pay Him Homage", "Woman Crushed to Death as Bombay Throngs Fight to See Him; Cites Rights" and more with smaller sub... See More  

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580415

Gandhi-Irwin Pact...

Item #580415

March 05, 1931

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 5, 1931 This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "GANDHI WINS DEFIANCE FIGHT FOR INDIA".



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, little margin wear, otherwise good condition.



wikipedia notes: Gandhi–Irwin Pact refers to a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy o... See More  

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580414

Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast...

Item #580414

May 08, 1933

NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, May 8, 1933



* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast

* Early, same day 1st report



This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Gandhi Freed by British as He Starts Fast in Jail", "Government Feared Serious Disorders if Indian Leader Died in Prison--Ordeal Thought Likely to Prove Fatal to Mahatma".



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580405

Gandhi fasts ends...

Item #580405

September 27, 1932

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 27, 1932 



* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma 

* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends 

* Untouchables to Harijans 



This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Gandhi Brings Fast to End as He Wins Fight", "Great Britain Meets His Demands on Untouchables"

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580152

Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast...

Item #580152

May 30, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 30, 1933



* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast



This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "GANDHI ENDS FAST, WEAK BUT HAPPY", "His Friends Rejoice as He Sips Orange Juice After 21 Days Abstinenence From Food" and more. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condi... See More  

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580084

Independence rally in Bombay, India... Gandhi...

Item #580084

January 27, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 27, 1930



* Independence rally in Bombay India

* Mahatma Gandhi




This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "REDS IN INDIA CLASH WITH NATIONALISTS"; "300 Tear Down Latter's Falgs at Huge 'Independence Day' Meeting in Bombay" and "ASSAIL GANDHI PROGRAM"



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580012

Lefty Grove 30th season win... Photo of Gandhi...

Item #580012

September 19, 1931

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, September 19, 1931



* Lefty Grove 30th victory of season (record)

* Philadelphia Athletics - MLB baseball

* Great Gandhi photo



This 22 page newspaper has a two column photo on page 17 with headings: "Sets Pace For Southpaws", "Lefty Grove Wins His 30th To Establish Record".



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughou... See More  

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580007

Gandhi during fasting...

Item #580007

March 07, 1939

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, March 7, 1939



* Mahatma Gandhi

* "Fast Unto Death"

* Rajkot, India




This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GANDHI WINS AND ENDS HIS FAST", "Has Been Without Food For 98 Hours" and "To Meet With Viceroy"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear... See More  

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580000

Gandhi starts hunger strike....

Item #580000

September 19, 1932

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, September 19, 1932



* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

* The Mahatma food strike beginning




This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Gandhi Eats Less and Stops Exercise as Fast Nears"



This tells of the start of his 6-day hunger strike in jail. See photo for text here.



Other news of the day. Usual browning... See More  

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579053

Rocket to the Moon quickly...

Item #579053

August 01, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1933



* Rocketing to the Moon cost - Human trip

* Mahatma Gandhi arrested




This 38 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 7:

"Gives Trip-To-Moon 'Cost'" (see photos for text).



Other news of the day throughout including front page reporting on the arrest of Gandhi . This issue has light browning, minor margin wear, but is othe... See More  

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578932

Aga Khan III death in 1957.....

Item #578932

July 11, 1957

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 11, 1957



* Aga Khan III death (Early 1st report)

* Sultan Mahommed Shah




This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:



* Aga Khan Dies Today in Geneva



Tells of the death of Sultan Mahommed Shah. See photos for text here.



Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise good condition.



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577940

A pre-Civil War sport's periodical...

Item #577940

February 13, 1858

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 13, 1858 



* Pre Civil War sport's periodical



Subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." with the masthead featuring a decorative sporting theme (see). Among the articles included are; "A Winter In southern Florida" "Wild Sports In India" "Hunters and Game in South-W... See More  

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573551

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi...

Item #573551

August 10, 1942

THE BOSTON POST, Massachusetts, August 10, 1942 



* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 

* The Mahatma arrested 



This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 8: "POLICE FIGHT MOB IN INDIA" and more with smaller subheads.



Other news of the day with much on World War II. Good condition.



wikipedia notes: Gandhi and the entire Congress Working Committee were arre... See More  

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569073

Gandhi issues Anti British demonstrations...

Item #569073

August 11, 1942

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 11, 1942  This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Casualties Rise as Riots, Strikes in India Spread to All Parts of Nation" with subhead. (see)



Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Light browning with little spine & central fold wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

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569071

Gandhi fasts in 1932....

Item #569071

September 27, 1932

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 27, 1932



* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma

* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends

* Untouchables to Harijans



This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GANDHI BETTER AFTER EATING; IS STILL IN PRISON", "Famous Indian Poet, Tagore, and Other Leaders Visit Him", "Drinks G... See More  

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567595

The trouble with trade with the colonies...

Item #567595

October 19, 1773

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 19, 1773   The entire ftpg. it taken up with a very early article on the benefits of eating whole grains, titled: "The Great Advantage of Eating Pure and Genuine Bread".

An inside page has a letter: "Encouraging the Consumption of British & India goods, by Luxury in the Colonies..." which includes: "...But our trade wit... See More  

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554536

India and Pakistan...

Item #554536

January 27, 1957

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 27, 1957



* India - Pakistan

* Kashmir




This 40+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "PAKISTAN CALLS FOR UN TROOP AID".



Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.

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177838

The Lusitania....

Item #177838

September 28, 1907

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1907  There is a front page illustration, "Little Nippon Trusts Noble Ally Did Not Hurt His Honorable Toe" by W. A. Rogers. There are two illustrations, one of "The Husking Bee" by Harold Matthews Brett, and the other by James Montgomery Flagg called "Science." There is also a photo of "The ... See More  

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177837

Record flight in a "Wright biplane"...

Item #177837

July 23, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1910  The full front page is a photo captioned: "The Aeroplane That Made A Record Ascension - Walter Brookins and the Wright biplane which broke the world's record for altitude in a 6,175 foot ascent at Atlantic City..." with a bit more. 

It is rare to find a full front page photo devoted to the early world of manned flight.

Also of... See More  

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177836

Displayable issue... Early automobile...

Item #177836

September 03, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1910  The dblpg. centerfold is a print: "Late For Church" showing a family, in a car, rushing down the road. Many additional prints, news of the day, and period advertisements are present as well. The issue is complete but without the color cover, and is in good condition.



Note: The original color cover showing a man on horseback watchi... See More  

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551084

Charles Dickens... Five issue set...

Item #551084

October 31, 1857

Harper's Weekly set of 5 issues, dated weekly from October 31, 1857 through November 28, 1857, all featuring a serialized portion of "The Lazy Tour Of The Two Idle Apprentices", by Charles Dickens.  This is a great way to purchase the entire series, all five issues, for more than 20% off the single issue price.  The issues are individually described as follows:



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177003
Item #177003

December 21, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 21, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Whitelaw Reid."



In this issue there is a photo spread of "'Tally-Ho!' In Darkest Africa" and "Plays and Players." There is a full page illustration called "The Advance Guard of the Feast" by Walter Big... See More  

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177680
Item #177680

December 07, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY,  New York, December 7, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "A Snap-Shot From the Balkans."



In this issue there is an illustration called "The Woes of a President-Elect" by C. J. Budd. There are photos of "The War in the Near East" and a photo of "A Battle Photograph fr... See More  

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177678

Humpty Dumpty...

Item #177678

November 23, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1912  This issue has a color cover.  The front page is a photo of: "Britain's New Ambassador."

In this issue there is an illustration called "Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a bad fall. All the ex-bosses And Bully Moose men, Can never put Humpty up again." by Kemble. There is a photo spread called "... See More  

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177676
Item #177676

October 05, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "An Immortal Visits Us."



In this issue there is a full page illustration of "The Harvester Moon" by Kemble. There is a story called "Alice in Blunderland--The Plain People Through the Looking-Glass, by Two of Them" and an ... See More  

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177669
Item #177669

August 10, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 10, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "A New Kind of Flying Boat."



In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "Mr. Taft Makes the First Drive" by Kemble and there is another article called "... See More  

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177660

Death of Wilbur Wright...

An Exhibition of Inca Treasures.....

Item #177660

June 08, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Greatest of Aviators--The death of Wilbur Wright from typhoid fever...."



This issue has an illustration called "The Revolutionist" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos called "An Exhibition of Inca Treasures" by Walter L. Beasley and there is another article by... See More  

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177656

Political cartoon by E.W. Kemble...

Item #177656

May 11, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1912 (does not include Part II - see note below)  Included are the following illustrations and photos: "The Representative American Citizen?" and "IN 1912", both by Kemble. Also a fullpg. with 6 photos relating to the recovery of bodies from the Titanic; a halfpg. photo of a lifeboat drill recently ordered for all trans-Atlantic ships... See More  

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177649

Captain Amundsen discovers South Pole...

Item #177649

March 16, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Man Who Found the South Pole--Captain Roald Amundsen."



This issue has an article of "The South Pole Attained" and two full page illustrations by Kemble called "Putting It Up" and "Talking It Down." The double page illustration is of "The Suspected Courier... See More  

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177644

Martial Law in New England....

Item #177644

February 10, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 10, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "Martial Law in New England."



This issue has an illustration of "Not Yet, But Soon" by Kemble. There is an article of "The Most Famous of Sea Duels" by H. Ashton Ramsay and an article with photos of "The King of Winter Sports" by Edward Bayard Moss. Also in this... See More  

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177642

Cardinal Farley comes to America....

Item #177642

January 27, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 27, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "America's New Prince of the Church."



This issue has an illustration of "Weighing Them In" by Kemble. There are photo spreads of "America's Greeting to Cardinal Farley" and "How They Welcomed His Eminence." There is a photo of "Here the Democrats wil... See More  

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177640

England's King and Queen made emperor and empress of India....

Item #177640

January 13, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 13, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "India Pays Homage to Her Emperor."



This issue has a photo spread of the "First Photographs of India's Great Durbar." The double page illustration is of "The Race For the White House" by E. W. Kemble plus there is a photo spread "Of Interest to Playgoers." Al... See More  

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177636
Item #177636

December 30, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY,  New York, December 30, 1911



This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Creating An American Cardinal."



This issue has an article of "Can Mr. Taft be Saved?" by A. Maurice Low. There is a photo of "Some Pictures at the Academy Show" and the double page illustration is of "T... See More  

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177066
Item #177066

October 28, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 28, 1911



This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late Justice Harlan."



This issue is has a photo of "The Great American Game" and "A New Portrait of Lillian Nordica" and there is a photo spread of "The McNamara Trial." There is an illustration of &q... See More  

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