Item from Sojourner Truth...
Item #649308
March 11, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1882 Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue is just a small, inconspicuous item on page 3 under the "Personal" column reading: "Sojourner Truth writers to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, in reference to recent published paragraphs of her having a fine home, and her having made a will, etc. She says she has made no will, owns no... See More
James Garfield's inauguration and inaugural address...
Item #647289
March 9, 1881
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah (Territory), March 9, 1881 Page 8 has: "The Inauguration" with some details of it, followed by: "Garfield's Inaugural Address" which carries over to take more than half of page 9. Tragically, he would be assassinated less than 4 months later.
Complete in 16 pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet,... See More
On the death & funeral of Garfield, in a home state newspaper...
Item #646808
September 21, 1881
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1881 The top of the front page features a nice portrait headed: "James A. Garfield" who was assassinated some weeks prior and died on Sept. 19. First column heads relate to his death and the news from across the country, the stack taking nearly three-quarters of the first column (see). Nice to have this report in a newspaper from Garfield's... See More
The funeral of President James Garfield...
Item #645571
September 24, 1881
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, New York, Sept. 24, 1881
* President James A. Garfield
* Assassination - death - funeral
All columns on all 4 pages are black-bordered for the death of President James Garfield, with the top of the first column having heads: "ON THE CATAFALQUE" "The Remains of the President Lying in State at Cleveland" "Scenes Along the Route" "... See More
James Garfield with print...
Item #645009
September 23, 1880
FRIENDSHIP WEEKLY REGISTER, New York, September 23, 1880
* Uncommon title
* James Garfield w/ print
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Page has a illustrated notice: "Republican Nominees, For President, James A. Garfield....etc." (see photos)
Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Many graphics on Garfield's death & funeral in a "hometown" newspaper...
Item #643456
September 25, 1881
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1881
* President James S. Garfield death
* Best title to have ?
See the photos for the nice graphic presentations of a presidential funeral. Perhaps this is not surprising, because Garfield was from Cuyahoga County, the county of Cleveland, making this essentially his "hometown" newspaper.
The first column has some nice first colu... See More
Execution of President Garfield's assassin...
Item #639537
July 6, 1882
BOSTON WEEKLY JOURNAL, July 6, 1882
* Charles Guiteau execution (1st report)
* President James Garfield murderer
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with reports concerning the execution of Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated President James Garfield. First column heads include: "JUSTICE DONE" "The President's Assassin Executed" "Thrilling Scenes Witnessed Durin... See More
Death of President Garfield...
Item #637318
September 21, 1881
NEW YORK WEEKLY TIMES, Sept. 21, 1881
* President James A. Garfield assassination death
All columns on all pages are black-bordered because of the report at the top of the first column on the ftpg: "THE PRESIDENT DEAD" "He Expires at Half-Past Ten Monday Night" "The End Comes Suddenly And Without Warning" "Gen. Arthur Takes The Oath As President"... See More
Broadsheet "Extra" on the Garfield assassination attempt...
Item #637205
July 15, 1881
DEMOCRATIC WATCHMAN, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1881
* President James Garfield shot
* Rare broadsheet "extra"
Page 4 has a report headed: "A Terrible Deed--Attempt to Assassinate President Garfield" which begins: "Not having issued a paper last week the Watchman is consequently somewhat late with the news of the attempted assassination of President Ga... See More
Guiteau: President Garfield's assassin on trial...
Item #637186
December 3, 1881
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, 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 doublepage centerfold shows; "Trial of President Garfield's Assassin--Guards Unlocking the Handcuffs of the Prisoner...&q... See More
Practically a hometown newspaper on Garfield's funeral...
Item #637150
September 23, 1881
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Ohio, Sept. 23, 1881
* President James S. Garfield death
* Lying in State at Capital
* Best title to have ?
The top of the front page has a nice print headed: "JAMES A. GARFIELD". Nearly three-quarters of the first column is taken up with various heads on his death & funeral including: "WITH HOMAGE" "Many Thousands View the Bod... See More
Death of the President...
Item #636280
September 22, 1881
HELENA WEEKLY HERALD, Montana (Territory), Sept. 22, 1881
* President James A. Garfield assassination
* 1st report of his death
This newspaper has a very decorative masthead featuring the territorial commerce of Montana, which didn't become a state until 1889. All columns on pages 2, 3, 6 & 7 are black-bordered due to the death of President James Garfield, with page 2 featurin... See More
1896 New Castle, Colorado coal mine disaster....
Item #633918
February 19, 1896
PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, February 19, 1896
* New Castle, Colorado
* Garfield County
* Coal mine disaster
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "SIXTY MEN KILLED" "By An Explosion In A Mine Near Newcastle, Colorado" and more (see)
Twenty pages, light toning, some central fold wear with archival mending, a little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Death of President Garfield...
Item #633580
September 23, 1881
THE WEEKLY MERCURY, Oroville, Butte County, California, Sept. 23, 1881
* James A. Garfield assassination
* Rare Old West title
All columns on all 4 pages are black-bordered. Page 3 has at the top: "A Bereaved Nation" with subheads: "President Garfield Dies from the Effects of Guiteau's Bullet--The Closing Scene--Last Official Bulletin of the Physicians--What the Pos... See More
Death of President James Garfield...
Item #632840
September 27, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1881
* President James S. Garfield death
* Best title to have ?
The ftpg. has nearly a half column of heads on the death of President James Garfield: "HE RESTS" "At Last From His Life of Noble Labors" "the Final Funeral Services of the Nation's Dead" "A Quarter of a Million People Turn Out to Render Homage&qu... See More
Graphic presentation of Garfield's funeral in a "hometown" newspaper...
Item #632206
September 24, 1881
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Ohio, September 24, 1881
* President James S. Garfield death
* Best title to have
See the photos for one of the more graphic presentations of a presidential funeral. Perhaps not surprisingly because Garfield was from Cuyahoga County, the county of Cleveland, making this essentially his "hometown" newspaper.
The first column has some nice heads a... See More
The dead President, in his hometown newspaper...
Item #631176
September 20, 1881
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1881 Keep in mind that James Garfield is from a suburb of Cleveland, making this report significant in a Cleveland newspaper. The top of a middle column on the front page has a stack of heads including quotes from the Bible: "STRICKEN ! " "And There Shall be a Great Cry" "Throughout all the Land of Egypt" "Nor Shall Be ... See More
Death of President James Garfield...
Item #627499
September 21, 1881
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 21, 1881
* President James A. Garfield assassination death
The first column is headed: "THE MURDERED PRESIDENT" "A Day of Mournful Excitement at Elberon" and various subheads. Also on the ftpg: "The Hour of Death - A Detailed Description of the Scene at the Bedside of the dying President--Mrs. Garfield's Heroic Fortitude" and: &q... See More
Death of President James Garfield...
Item #625482
September 20, 1881
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 20, 1881
* President James A. Garfield assassination
* 1st report of his death
The top of the first column has heads on the death of President Garfield: "THE PRESIDENT DEAD" and "He Expires At Half-Past Ten Last Night" "The End Comes Suddenly And Without Warning" "Gen. Arthur Summoned To Take Oath" with the entire f
... See More
* President James A. Garfield assassination
* 1st report of his death
The top of the first column has heads on the death of President Garfield: "THE PRESIDENT DEAD" and "He Expires At Half-Past Ten Last Night" "The End Comes Suddenly And Without Warning" "Gen. Arthur Summoned To Take Oath" with the entire f
Terrific graphic issue on the death of President James Garfield...
Item #624766
September 26, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, Sept. 26, 1881
* President James S. Garfield death
* Best title to have ?
See the photos for the terrific & very unusual front page of this issue, which is a huge graphic on the death of President Garfield in the shape of a monument. It looks more like a broadside than the front page of a daily newspaper. Reporting begins on page 3 and continues on page... See More
Death of President Garfield, in a Cleveland newspaper...
Item #622589
September 20, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1881
* President James S. Garfield death
* Best title to have ?
First column heads on the front page announce the death of President James A. Garfield with: "DEAD !" "The President's Heroic Struggle Ended at Last!" "The Assassin's Bullet Completes His Fatal Work!" "After Eighty Days of Suffering His Relea... See More
Battle with the Indians... Mexican War reports...
Item #621975
August 7, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 1847
* Love's Defeat - Wet Route
* Mexican-American War
Page 2 has a very interesting and uncommon account of a battle with the Indians from before the Civil War, headed: "From The Plains" with a prefacing note including: "...Lt. Love's command, gives a more particular account...yet seen of Lt. Love's engagement wit... See More
The dead President, in his hometown newspaper...
Item #621971
September 20, 1881
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1881
* President James S. Garfield death
* Best title to have ?
Keep in mind that James Garfield is from a suburb of Cleveland, making this report significant in a Cleveland newspaper. The top of a middle column on the front page has a stack of heads including quotes from the Bible: "STRICKEN!" "And There Shall be a Great Cry" ... See More
The great 1881 Thumb Fire in Michigan...
Item #621842
September 8, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, September 8, 1881
* The great thumb fire - Huron
* re. James A. Garfield assassination
The front page has an article headed: "Fearful Flames" "Destructive Forrest Forest Fires in Michigan. Loss of Life and Property" Coverage on the great thumb fire.
Also much on the downward health of President James A. Garfield after being sho... See More
Death & funeral of President Garfield... In a home state newspaper...
Item #621532
September 22, 1881
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Ohio, Sept. 22, 1881
* President James S. Garfield death
* Best title to have ?
Half of the first column has heads concerning the death & funeral of President James Garfield including: "IN THE CAPITOL" "Lie The Remains of the Dead President" "Followed There by a Mourning Multitude" "the Trip from Elberon to Washington" ... See More
Death of James Garfield: mayor's notice...
Item #621207
September 23, 1881
An interesting item being a notice from the mayor of Fremont, Ohio, announcing the death of President Garfield. The front page has an announcement reporting: "DIED. At Long Branch, New Jersey, Sept. 19, 1881, at 10:35 P.M., James Abram Garfield, President Of The United States. Aged 49 years and 10 Months. Funeral obsequies at Cleveland, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 26th, 1881, at 10 o'clock A. M. ... See More
Hometown newspaper on Garfield's funeral...
Item #620342
September 24, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1881
* President James S. Garfield
* Lake View Cemetery
* Best title to have ?
A very graphic issue on the funeral of President James Garfield, who was born & raised in a Cleveland suburb and is buried in Cleveland.
The top of the front page has two large illustrations showing: "The Pavilion And Catafalque" and: "T... See More
Hometown newspaper on Garfield's funeral...
Item #615964
September 24, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1881
* President James S. Garfield
* Lake View Cemetery
* Best title to have ?
A very graphic issue on the funeral of President James Garfield, who was born & raised in a Cleveland suburb and is buried in Cleveland.
The top of the front page has two large illustrations showing: "The Pavilion And Catafalque" and: "T... See More
James A. Garfield nominated...
Item #614943
June 9, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 9, 1880
* James A. Garfield nomination (1st report)
* Republican National Convention
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has headings that include: "LIGHT AT LAST" "The Presidential Mystery Solved at Chicago" "James A. Garfield, of Ohio, for President" "Chester... See More
Print from the Wyoming Territory...
Item #614565
August 13, 1881
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Aug. 13, 1881 The full ftpg. is a print of "...James Blaine, Sec. of State, Reading to Mrs. Garfield Letters & Telegrams of Sympathy." Inside has a fullpg: "The Gambling Mania in the City & at the Popular Summer Resorts" & a fullpg. relating to the assassination of President Garfield; a nice halfpg. print; "Wyomin... See More
Death of the President...
Item #614330
September 21, 1881
THE DESERT NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 21, 1881
* President James A. Garfield assassination death
From 15 years before Utah statehood. Page 8 has all columns black-bordered due to the: "Death Of President Garfield" (see), being an early report without many details. The front page has: "Willful Murder" "Attempt to Shoot" "The Park Shooting"... See More
Three Civil War maps in one issue including rare map of New Mexico...
Item #614187
March 22, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1862
* 3 maps in one issue - Rare New Mexico map
* Pound Gap Kentucky KY
* Virginia
The front page is dominated by a huge Civil War map titled: "The Battle Ground in Virginia, With the Line of The Potomac..." with the balance of the front page taken up with related reports including heads such as: "The Late Seat of War in Virginia" "... See More
James A. Garfield... Long Branch, New Jersey...
Item #613926
September 6, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 6, 1881
* President James A. Garfield
* Going to Long Branch, New Jersey to die
The front page has one column headlines: "With Prayers", "The People's Patient will be Followed", "On His Journey this Morning to" "Long Branch and Renewed Life", "The Start to be Made at 6 O'clock"&nb... See More
Garfield's inaugural address...
Item #611552
March 7, 1881
TRI-WEEKLY FREE PRESS, Detroit, March 7, 1881
* James A. Garfield inauguration
* Inaugural address
Page 3 has one column headings: "THE INAUGURATION" "A Graphic Description by The Free Press' Special Correspondent" "Fifty Thousand Strangers in the City to Witness the Ceremonies" "The Oath Administered to President Garfield by Chief Justice Waite" ... See More
Death of President James Garfield...
Item #609709
September 20, 1881
DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Sept. 20, 1881 The inset shows the front page illustration, two of the headlines, and part of the report regarding the death of President James A. Garfield. There are several more heads in the column shown, and the various related reports take three columns. The front page also has a report: "James A. Garfield" "A Brief Sketch of the Life of a Self-Mad... See More
James A. Garfield election win...
Item #609069
November 5, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, November 5, 1880
* James A. Garfield
* Presidential election win (1st report)
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THE LOYAL LEGIONS" "Countless Thousands Rejoicing at Garfield's Victory" "The Result of the Elections Appropriately Ratifi... See More
Funeral of President James Garfield...
Item #609019
September 27, 1881
BUFFALO MORNING EXPRESS, New York, Sept. 27, 1881 The entire front page and portions inside are taken up with the funeral of President James Garfield, with first column heads: "AT REST" "The Last of Earth" "Garfield Is In His Grave" "The Funeral Rites" "This Mortal Hath Put On Immortality" and more, headed ith a black-bordered print of Garfie... See More
Blue Cut train robbery...
Item #608216
July 6, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 6, 1881
* President James Garfield shot (2nd report)
* Charles Guiteau - the assassin
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The Front page has an article headed: "GOOD NEWS" "Comparative Happiness at the Capital" "President Garfield's Condition Continues Favorable" &... See More
Charles Guiteau pleads not guilty...
Item #608161
October 15, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 15, 1881
* James A. Garfield assassination
* Charles Guiteau pleads not guilty
Page 5 has one column headlines that include: "Guiteau Arraigned" "The Arch-Assassin Enters a Plea of Not Guilty" and more. (see) Text takes up 2 full columns. 1st report coverage on Charles Guiteau pleading not guilty for the assassination of Presid... See More
Steamer John Jay fire disaster...
Item #606898
July 31, 1856
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, July 31, 1856
* Steamboat John Jay fire disaster
* Garfield, Vermont - Lake George
The front page has an article headed: "Another Dreadful Steamboat Disaster" "Burning of the Steamer John Jay on Lake George" "Many Lives Lost" and more. See images for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Inauguration & inaugural address of James Garfield...
Item #606398
March 11, 1881
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, March 11, 1881 Page 2 has nice first column heads: "INAUGURATION Of President James Abram Garfield" "Immense throngs Listen to the Address" "Kind But Firm & Statesman-Like Document" "Administering of the Oath to the President and Vice President" and more (see). Included is the: "Inaugural Address".
Eight pa... See More
Documents signed by two future Presidents...
Item #605046
January 23, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1862 Articles include: "Exciting News from Kentucky" has 2 dispatches signed by: J.A. Garfield, Colonel, the future President; "Gen. Grant's Proclamation to His Soldiers" is signed: U.S. Grant; and much more.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, very minor margin wear, irregular at the spine of the last leaf, nice condition.
Des... See More
Uncommon illustration of Guiteau, the assassin of President Garfield...
Item #602699
July 14, 1881
FRIENDSHIP WEEKLY REGISTER, Allegany County, New York, July 14, 1881 Page 2 has an unusual illustration of "Guitteau", the assassin of President James Garfield, plus text: "Charles J. Guitteau--The Man Who Has Made Himself Infamous by Shooting Pres. Garfield--A Strange Career".
Four pages, partially loose at the spine with some irregularity & minor tears at the spine... See More
Death of the President, as reported out West...
Item #602494
September 21, 1881
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Sept. 21, 1881
* James A. Garfield assassination death
* Mormons - Mormonism
This was the very first newspaper to publish in Utah, having begun in 1850. Page 8 has all columns black-bordered and a report: "Death Of President Garfield" and also: "Full Particulars" (see).
Complete in 16 pages, never bound nor trimmed... See More
Death of Billy the Kid...
Item #600605
July 19, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, July 19, 1881
* Outlaw Billy the Kid shot dead
* Pat Garrett - Old West lawman
Page 4 has a very inconspicuous report, without a heading, reading: "The gentleman known by the glorious title of "Billy the Kid", who has made life and the possession of it very uncertain in New Mexico for several years past. has at last met his doom. Pat Garrett ... See More
James Garfield murder trial begins...
Item #599833
November 21, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, November 21, 1881
* Charles Guiteau shot
* James A. Garfield assassin
Page 6 has one column headlines that include: "GUITEAU SHOT" "An Unknown Horseman Brings the Assassin Down" "He Fires Two Shots at the Prison Van" "One of Which Strikes the Intended Mark" and more (see photos).
This issue contains other news and advert... See More
James Garfield murder trial begins.....
Item #599607
November 18, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 18, 1881
* Charles Guiteau trial begins
* James A. Garfield assassination
The front page has one column headlines that include: "THE GREAT TRIAL", "It is Formally Opened by the District Attorney", "Guiteau's Counsel Discovery the Meaning of 'Stalwart'", "The Assassin Defies the... See More
Charles Guiteau pleads not guilty...
Item #599395
October 15, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, October 15, 1881
* James A. Garfield assassination
* Charles Guiteau pleads not guilty
The front page has one column headlines that include: "'NOT GUILTY'", "Guiteau's Plea in the Washington Criminal Court", "The Abject Coward Taken Before the Judge in Safety", "The Assassin's Trial... See More
James A. Garfield burial in Cleveland, Ohio...
Item #599394
September 23, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, September 23, 1881
* President James S. Garfield death
* Lying in State at Capital
* Best title to have ?
The front page has one column headings that include:"UNDER THE DOME", "Of The Capital the Dead President Lies in State", "And is Viewed by Thousands of Grief Stricken People", "The Coffin Closed Fore... See More
President Garfield on his death bed...
Item #595952
October 1, 1881
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, October 1, 1881
* President James A. Garfield
* Assassination - death bed
* Thumb fire
The entire front page is a print captioned: "President Garfield at Elberon--His First View of the Ocean from His Reclining Chair". Other prints within include: "Virginia--The Approaching Centennial Celebration at Yorktown", a ... See More
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