Jesse James... Rock Island Railroad robbery...
Item #666272
July 18, 1881
NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1881
* Outlaw Jesse James gang
* Rock Island Railroad train robbery
The top of the middle column of the front page has heads: "THE WORK OF ROAD AGENTS", "Robbery And Murders On A Rock Island Train", "Details Of The Bloody Affair At Winston, Mo.--The Conductor And A Passenger Killed And The Express Safe Robbed--Statements By The Train-M... See More
The last holdup of the Jesse James gang...
Item #666269
September 9, 1881
THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9, 1881
* Last Jesse James Gang robbery
* Blue Cut Train Robbery
* Glendale, Missouri
The front page has one column heads including: "Train Robbers" and "An Express Car And Passengers Robbed--The Governor Of Missouri Issues A Proclamation Calling On The People to Organize And Exterminate Train Robberies". A detailed rep... See More
The Custer massacre at Little Big Horn...
Item #666268
July 8, 1876
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ARGUS, Merced, California, July 8, 1876 This issue has a nice page 4 report providing all the details and particulars on the famous Custer Massacre at Little Big Horn. In the middle of the report is mention that several members of the Custer family were killed in the battle. Note that it also reports: "The Indians poured in a murderous fire from all directions..."... See More
1836 Texas War of Independence...
Item #666129
May 5, 1836
NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1836
* Texas War for Independence
This first column of page 2 has reporting on the war, see images for text .
Other news of the day with ads throughout. Issues of the New York Times from this time period are quite uncommon. A little spine wear, nice condition.
Death of President John Quincy Adams, from the city where he died...
Item #666108
February 24, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington (D.C.), Feb. 24, 1848
* President John Quincy Adams death
* Best title to be had ?
Page 3 has at the top center: "Death Of Ex-President Adams" with the report beginning: "The venerable Patriot and Statesman, John Quincy Adams, expired at the Capitol last evening...He lingered...insensible & unconscious from the period of his attack... See More
Austro-Prussian War begins in 1866...
Item #666105
July 3, 1866
NW YORK TRIBUNE, July 3, 1866
*Austro-Prussian War begins
The front page has one column headings that include: "WAR !" "The War Actually Begun" and more with large map. (see) Nice for display.
Eight pages, uncut, never bound, some creasing at the folds, otherwise very nice.
Treaty of Peace between Russia & Turkey...
Item #666104
November 21, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 21, 1829
Featured in this issue is the treaty of peace between Russia and Turkey.
News of the day from through both the United States and the world is found throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, slight foxing, overall nice condition. See images for details.
Indian land purchases...
Item #666103
December 9, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 9, 1820
Featured in this issue is a report on the United States purchasing land from various Indian Tribes.
News of the day from through both the United States and the world is also found throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, slight foxing, overall nice condition. See images for details.
Changing the American Flag in 1818...
Item #666100
January 24, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, January 24, 1818
Featured in this issue is report on the talks re: changing the American flag.
News of the day from through both the United States and the world is found throughout.
Complete in 16 pages and in overall nice condition. See images for details.
John Quincy Adams... State land purchases by the Federal governement...
Item #666096
February 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, February 25, 1826
Featured in this issue is a table showing the Federal Government paid to each state for the purchase land since 1776. Related text is included, one signed in block type" John Quincy Adams.
News of the day from through both the United States and the world is found throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, slight foxing, overall ni... See More
1893 Lizzie Borden murder trial ending...
Item #666064
June 11, 1893
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., June 11, 1893
* Lizzie Borden murder trial
* Fall River, Massachusetts
* Woman hatchet killings
Page 4 has an article with coverage on the Lizzie Borden murder case with heading: "First Week of the Borden Case" (see)
Eight pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More
H.H. Holmes..... 1st U.S. serial killer....
Item #666063
July 27, 1895
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, July 27, 1895
* H.H. Holmes - Herman Webster Mudgett
* Benjamin Pitezel murders
* America's 1st serial killer
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "PROBING HOLMES' CRIMES" "Chicago Now The Chief Centre Of Public Interest" "Statements Of Pat Quinlan" and more with illustration of Quinlan. (see) Le... See More
Grinnell, Iowa tornado disaster...
Item #666060
June 19, 1882
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, June 19, 1882
* Grinnell IA Iowa
* Tornado disaster (1st report)
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "The Tornado's Track" "Grinnell, Io., Leveled to the Ground by the Winds" and more. (see) Text takes up two full columns, all on the front page. First report coverage on the tornado disaster at Grinnell, Iowa.
Oth... See More
1854 Columbus, Ohio...
Item #666056
February 4, 1954
DAILY OHIO STATESMAN, Columbus, Feb. 4, 1854
* Uncommon title
* Franklin County
A damaged issue containing the front leaf only (pages 1 & 2) of a 4 page newspaper. Still a uncommon volume 1 issue.
Irregular along the left margin, otherwise nice.
Very rare print of Kit Carson...
Item #666039
April 20, 1867
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, April 20, 1867 In 33 years of selling rare newspapers I recall only seeing one image of Kit Carson in a newspaper, and this is it. See the photos for the nice front page image captioned: "Kit Carson, the Celebrated Explored & Indian Agent...". On an inside page is an article on him headed: "Christopher Carson, the Indian ... See More
The slave ship Amistad...
Item #666031
May 2, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 2, 1840 Inside has a report from London concerning the slaves on board the ship Amistad (subject of a Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name) noting: "...the Glasgow Emancipation society...on behalf of the negroes who took possession of the Amistad & were subsequently carried to New London...to interpose...in their behalf in order that ... See More
Court decision in the Amistad case...
Item #666030
September 28, 1839
THE CORRECTOR, Sag Harbor, Long Island (New York), Sept. 28, 1839
* Verdict of the Amistad Slave Ship Case
The bottom of page 3 has a very historic report on the Amistad slave ship case, headed: "Decision of Judge Thompson In The Case of The Amistad" which reports: "...Judge Thompson has decided that the crew of the Amistad have committed no offence against the laws of t... See More
Corbett knocks out champ John L. Sullivan...
Item #665978
September 8, 1892
THE TIMES, Los Angeles, Sept. 8, 1892
* James J. James vs. John L. Sullivan
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Sullivan's 1st and only loss (1st report)
The top of the front page has a one column heading in capital letters: "CORBETT" with subheads that include: "John L. Sullivan no Longer Champion" "The Californian Knocks Him Out in Twenty-one Rounds"... See More
Attempts to impeach President Andrew Johnson...
Item #665974
March 2, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
Over half of the ftpg. is taken up with reports on the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson, with column heads: "WASHINGTON" "The President's Designs in Regard to the War Dept." "The Articles of Impeachment Reported to the House of Representatives"... See More
Early baseball... Andersonville Prison warden...
Item #665906
September 29, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 29, 1865
* Andersonville prison
* Henry Wirz trial
* Early baseball
The ftpg. has: "Progress of the Trial of Capt. Wirz" "The Wirz Military Commission" and more. (see)
The back page has: “The National Game" with box scores.
Complete with 8 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise very nice condition. ... See More
Susan B. Anthony & Women's suffrage..
Item #665904
May 16, 1874
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 16, 1874
* Early Women's suffrage meeting
* Susan B. Anthony
Page 5 has an article headed: "WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE" "Last Day Of The Convention" "...Miss Anthony's Plea For The Cause" Text takes up a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Early Baseball... Described as "the National game of America"...
Item #665903
August 15, 1865
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, from New York, dated August 15, 1865
* Post Civil War baseball
The back page of this issue has an article: "The Field" "Base Ball--Grand Championship Match" which has a detailed summary about a match between the Atlantic and Mutual clubs at the Capitoline Ball Ground, in Brooklyn. This also describes the scene with much talk about the crowd estimated at ... See More
McKinley is elected President in 1896...
Item #665821
November 4, 1896
NEW YORK JOURNAL, Nov. 4, 1896
* William McKinley elected president
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ****
This front leaf only has a banner headline: "M'KINLEY CARRIES THE COUNTRY" and more with subheads and illustration. (see)
Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), some wear at the margins and along the central fold with tape mend (see), more small tape mends on the back side, nice for d... See More
1873 Susan B. Anthony indictment...
Item #665806
June 22, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1873
* re. The Susan B. Anthony trial
The front page has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the last column: "The Case of Miss Susan B. Anthony--Prosecution Suspended" which is a brief mention of her recent indictment for illegal voting.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Spanish-American War begins...
Item #665795
April 22, 1898
NEW YORK JOURNAL, War Extra, April 22, 1898
* Spanish-American War beginning
The front page has terrific banner headline: "FLEET SAILS TO CAPTURE HAVANA" with subheads concerning the beginning of the Spanish-American War. This was a result of Spain breaking off diplomatic relations with the United States and ejected the American ambassador.
Incomplete issue containing the fr... See More
Hawaii is annexed to the United States...
Item #665779
July 7, 1898
NEW YORK JOURNAL, 2nd section only, July 7, 1898
* Annexation of Hawaii
* United States Senate passes
* Section 2 only
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "HAWAIIAN ISLANDS IS OURS BY SENATE'S VOTE" and more with a nice banner illustration of a heraldic eagle with the date of annexation. Great for display.
Complete section 2 only with 8 pages, a ... See More
Battle of Greece begins.... WWII Nazis...
Item #665644
April 6, 1941
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 6, 1941
* Battle of Greece begins
* Operation Marita
* Nazis invasion
The front page has a banner headline: "YUGOSLAVIA AND GREECE INVADED AS HITLER LAUNCHES BALKAN WAR" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
First section only with 32 pages, light toning at the central fold and margins with a little wear, generally good.
... See More
1879 Emmitsburg, Maryland...
Item #665569
June 23, 1879
EMMITSBURG CHRONICLE, Maryland, June 23, 1879
* Uncommon title
* Frederick County
This uncommon title contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with 4 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.
H.H. Holmes arrested... 1st U.S. serial killer...
Item #665435
November 24, 1894
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., November 24, 1894
* re. H.H. Holmes arrest
* Herman Webster Mudgett
* 1st U.S. serial killer
The front page has an article headed: "The Williams Sisters" "Their Uncle Believes They Were Murdered by Holmes" and more. Page 2 hs another article headed: "HUNTING FOR PITZEL" and more with related print. (see) See images for coverage on t... See More
1st MLB All-Star baseball game w/ black players....
Item #665425
July 13, 1949
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 13, 1949
* MLB Baseball All-Star game
* 1st to include African Americans
* (Jackie Robinson & more)
The sport's section (page 21) has a banner headline: "National Stars Come Up with Boots Saved for Rainy Day, Lose to Americans, 11-7" with subheads, related photo and box scores. (see) First report coverage on the 1949 Major... See More
1879 Battle of Milk Creek... Meeker Massacre...
Item #665424
October 6, 1879
DAILY BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., October 6, 1879
* Meeker Massacre (early report)
* Battle of Milk Creek
* United States Army
* White River Utes - Indians
Near the bottom of the front page is a brief article headed: "The Indian Troubles" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More
Tuscumbia, Alabama tornado....
Item #665421
November 24, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1874
* Tuscumbia, Alabama tornado disaster
The front page has one column headings: "A DISASTROUS STORM" "Tuscumbia, Ala., Partially Destroyed" "Eleven Persons Killed...." Text takes up 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More
Veto of the Freedmen's Bureau Bill...
Item #665408
February 20, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 20, 1866
* Freedmen's Bureau Bill
* Andrew Johnson veto message
The front page has message by the president headed: "WASHINGTON NEWS" "An Important Veto Message from President Johnson" "He Withholds His Approval from the Freedman's Bureau Bill" and more. (see) Message takes up about 3 columns and is signed in type: And... See More
First Hebrew political society in America, with Grant's "Jew Order" connection...
Item #665393
September 2, 1868
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 2, 1868 Page one includes: "Hebrew Grant and Colfax Campaign Club", which, as noted within the text: "...headquarters at No. 7 Delancy Street. It held its first regular meeting last evening...This claims to be the first Jewish political club organized i this country. According to its circular it was formed to demonstrate that the Hebrew of this
... See More
Shakers convention...
Item #665391
November 23, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 23, 1874
* Shakers - Christ's Second Appearing
* Steinway Hall, New York City convention
The top of page 5 has one column headings: "THE SHAKER EVANGELISTS" "A Quaint Convention At Steinway Hall" and more. Text takes up almost 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, should b... See More
1877 Battle of the Big Hole, Montana...
Item #665389
August 14, 1877
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 14, 1877
* Battle of the Big Hole - Montana
* Nez Perce Indians - Native American
* Chief Joseph - Looking Glass
The top of the front page has an article headed: "THE INDIAN WARS" with smaller subheads. (see)
Complete in 8 pages, toning and a little wear at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More
Outlaw Frank James trial...
Item #665386
August 18, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 18, 1883
* Outlaw Frank James
* Jesse James gang
* Gallatin, Missouri trial
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "Mrs. Hite to Testify Against Frank James" with subhead. (see) This trial of the brother of outlaw Jesse James, held in Gallatin, Missouri, was concerning h... See More
New York & Pennsylvania Canals...
Item #665336
December 28, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 28, 1833. Featured in this issue is report on the Pennsylvania and New York canals. Additional articles include reports on an anti-slavery convention, banking, the Department of Navy, and more.
Sixteen pages, octavo-size, in nice condition.
Overthrow of Brazil... Ice Floods On Susquehanna River...
Item #665306
March 28, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 28, 1829 Featured in this issue is a report on the government overthrow in Brazil, with details from Buenos Ayres.
Additional articles are in regards to ice flooding on the Susquehanna River, a letter signed by John Quincy Adams (signed in block type), and a lengthy speech by Henry Clay regarding Panama.
Octavo size, 16 pages, ne... See More
Item #665103
April 5, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 5, 1879 This issue contains prints and related images of the following: an acoustic apparatus, the Pennsylvania Mower, the Herreshoff Torpedo, the Fuller Electric Light, Dean's Hydraulic Packing Press, and more.
Sixteen pages, 11 by 16 inches, irregular at the spine, a small library stamp on the front page, otherwise good.
Broderick-Terry duel...
Item #665048
October 11, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 11, 1859
* Broderick-Terry duel
* David C. & David S.
* Last notable American duel
Page 4 has an article headed: "The Duel Between Broderick and Terry" (see).
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice.
1880 Findlay, Ohio....
Item #665041
November 17, 1880
FINDLAY DAILY JEFFERSONIAN, Ohio, Nov. 17, 1880
* Uncommon title
* "Flag City, USA"
The 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements, some illustrated.
Complete, a little irregular along the spine, light damp staining, generally in good condition.
By the Shaker Community...
Item #665039
THE SHAKER, Shakers, New York, and Shaker Village, New Hampshire, May, 1876 * Uncommon title
A monthly publication "Published By The United Societies" for folks in the Shaker community, quite famous today for the style of furniture they produced. This issue has much religious-related content.
Eight pages measuring 9 1/2 by 13 inches, great condition.... See More
Coushatta massacre... Red River Parish, Louisiana...
Item #665020
September 4, 1874
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, September 4, 1874
* Coushatta massacre
* Red River Parish, Louisiana
* White League attack
The front page has one column headings: "THE SOUTHERN OUTRAGES", "The Louisiana Massacre" "Gov. Kellogg Issues A Proclamation Offering $5,000 Reward For The Capture Of Each Person...." Coverage on the Coushatta Massacre in Red ri... See More
1855 Death of the King of Hawaii...
Item #664944
January 31, 1855
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, January 31, 1855
* Death of Kamehameha III
* King of Hawaii - Sandwich Islands
The front page. has a column with headings: "Later From The Sandwich Islands" "Death Of King Kamehameha III"
Report is actually on page two under the headings: "From The Sandwich Islands" "Death of the King" See image for text here.
Other news of the... See More
1st New York City subway OPENS in 1870...
Item #664929
February 27, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 27, 1870
* Very 1st NYC subway opens (1st report)
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "'Under Broadway'" "Proposed Underground Railroad..." Coverage on the opening of the Beach Pneumatic Transit subway. This was New York City's very 1st subway and was invented by Alfred Ely Beach. It's power source was pneumatic. H... See More
Jenny Lind death....
Item #664922
November 3, 1887
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, November 3, 1887
* Jenny Lind death
* Swedish Nightingale
* Opera singer
Page 2 has a small and very inconspicuous report under: "Jenny Lind Dead" which text that begins: "That wondrous voice to be heard no more on earth !...."
Complete with 4 pages, a very large sized issue measuring 29 1/2 by 23 1/2 inches, light toning and minor wear at ... See More
From Northern Nevada...
Item #664842
December 23, 1876
WEEKLY NEVADA STATE JOURNAL, Nevada, Dec. 23, 1876
* Wild Old West
* Rare title
An early issue from this famous gambling city in Northern Nevada near Lake Tahoe. A wide range of content and a wealth of ads as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor wear, nice condition.
NYC Orange riot... Irish Protestants vs. Catholics...
Item #664830
July 14, 1871
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, S.C., July 14, 1871
* Orange Riots (2nd)
* New York City
* Irish Protestants & Catholics
The top of the front page has one column headings: "After The Battle" "A Review Of The Bloody Work Of The Twelfth Of July" and more. Coverage on the 2nd of two Orange Riots in New York City between Irish Protestants "Orangmen" and Irish Catho... See More
Brief report of the death of Lincoln's son...
Item #664807
July 19, 1871
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, South Carolina, July 19, 1871
* Thomas "Tad" Lincoln death
* President Abraham Lincoln's son
The first column of page 2 has an intriguingly brief report of an event which would have justified a much lengthier article. Under "News of the Day" is the brief note: "Little 'Tad' Lincoln, the youngest son of President Lincoln, ... See More
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