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THE REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Missouri, April 13, 1882
- Outlaw Jesse James assassination
- Anti-Bob Ford Brothers narrative
Page 4 has an article with column heads: "The Killing Of Bandit James" "More Comfort for the Murderer's Friends".
This is an interesting editorial groaning about the those who mourn about how he was killed, and including: "...True, a pistol was not placed in his hands and he told to 'defend himself'..." and: "...Missourians who think more of Missouri and its prosperity than they
THE TUOLUMNE INDEPENDENT, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, April 8, 1882
- Outlaw Jesse James killed
- Robert & Charles Ford
Page 4 of this issue contains a very brief and inconspicuous report on the death of the notorious outlaw Jesse James. It reads in its entirety: "A report comes from Kansas City, Mo., that Jesse James, the notorious train robber, highwayman, etc., has been killed." This report gives some evidence that Jesse James grew more in legend after his death as it was not a
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DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, April 4, 1882
- Jesse James assassination
- Robert & Charles Ford
- St. Joseph, Missouri
The back page has a rather inconspicuous report at the bottom of the first column: "Death of the Notorious Robber Jesse James". The report, which continues at the top of the next column, reads in full: "Jesse James, the notorious robber was shot dead in St. Joseph, Mo., by Charles and Robert Ford, who then gave themselves up and were lodged in jail. The Fords formerly
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THE EVENING TELEGRAPH, Philadelphia, April 5, 1882
- Outlaw Jesse James assassination
Page 4 has a great editorial concerning the recent (killed 2 days prior) death of Jesse James which includes: "It is somewhat of a shock to the moral sense...to ear the frank statement of the Governor of Missouri that the deliberate murder of the outlaw James was the result of an understanding between the murderer and himself...The revelations of eternity alone will show the magnitude of the criminal career of
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NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1883 Page 4 has a lengthy & interesting editorial headed: "The Growing Crop of Bandits" which begins: "The death of Jesse James and the disintegration and overthrow of his band of distinguished robbers were very naturally regarded by railway travelers & bankers as events of great importance..." with much more on the career of Jesse James and the growth of the "romance" of Old West outlaws.
There is also talk of Bob Ford, who killed Jesse James. It ends with: "The James
THE ROCHESTER EVENING EXPRESS, New York, July 11 1876
- Outlaws - Jesse James gang
- Bandits Younger Brothers
- Otterville, Missouri train robbery
The front page has: "The Missouri Railroad Robbers" with subheads: "Bodies of Men in Pursuit of the Outlaws--Their Capture Hourly Expected--The Adams Express Company's Loss".
This is a nice & timely account of the robbery of the Missouri Pacific Railroad by Jesse James & the Younger brothers. It concludes with: "...There is reason to believe that the
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, March 1, 1882
- Jesse James Gang
- Outlaws killed
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has a one column heading: "Part of the James Gang Riddled With Bullets" The actual report is on page 2 with very small headings: "Dead Desperadoes" and "Poke Wells And Bill Morris Riddled With Bullets" See image for text here. Interesting as I cannot find record of these two being part of the James Gang. Could
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, April 5, 1882
- Outlaw Jesse James assassination
Page 2 has a brief & quite inconspicuous report reading: "Great satisfaction is expressed in western Missouri over the shooting of Jesse James, the noted bandit. It is said that the shooting was the result of an agreement between Ford and Governor Crittenden to the effect that James was either to be captured or killed within a certain time."
Eight pages, very small piece from the blank margin of the front leaf, slightly
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 7, 1882 Keeping in mind that Jesse James was killed in nearby St. Joseph just 2 months previous, page 4 has an article: "The James Lecture". The article talks of the ethics of making a living by speaking about Jesse James, and including members of James' family as part of the presentation. One bit notes: "...That the widow should select this way of making money is not the least peculiar feature of the enterprise. it argues a lack of consciousness of
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ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 7, 1883
- Ford Brothers - Charlie
- Jesse James assassination
- John L. Sullivan boxing
The front page has over a full column taken up with considerable round-by-round details of the boxing match between John L. Sullivan and Herbert "Maori" Slade for the heavyweight championship.
But the great article is on page 4, headed: "Charlie Ford and the James Boys" which is a detailed article on Charlie Ford's first meeting with Jesse James and the details of the plot to kill
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Jan. 3, 1880
- Jesse James killed ?
- Outlaw - train robber
The top of page 3 has an interesting article: "IS JESSE JAMES DEAD?" "A Certificate for His Burial Alleged to Have Been Issued" "The Mystery Almost Certain to Be Cleared Up Within the Next Few Days". He would not die until over two years later.
Twelve pages, the back leaf has some loss at the spine, generally good.
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 6, 1882
- Outlaw Jesse James
- Life & assassination tour
Page 2 has an article headed: "The Dead Outlaw" "Opening of the Lecture Tour by the Jesse James Combination" Nice to have in a Missouri title.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, library label withing masthead, generally nice.
BELLEFONTE REPUBLICAN, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, April 19, 1882
- re. James James murder
- Ford Brothers pardoned
Page 4 has a report headed: "The Ford Brothers" datelined from St. Joseph, Mo., noting: "The grand jury to-day found an indictment for murder in the first degree against the Ford brothers, who killed Jesse James...brought into court and pleaded guilty and were sentenced to be hanged on May 9th." (see image). This is followed by a report noting: "...that Governor Crittenden has granted
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ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, May 5, 1882
- Outlaw Jesse James
Page 8 has a very interesting article taking almost an entire column: "Brown, The Mind--reader" "He Tells of an Interview He Had with the Late Jesse James" "How He was Mistaken for a Detective & Told to Skip Out of Kansas City--His Visit to the Youngers at Stillwater & His Connection with the Charlie Ross Case..." (see).
Twelve pages, bit irregular at the spine margins, nice condition.
HELENA WEEKLY HERALD, Montana, April 6, 1882
- Rare wild old West publication
- Outlaw Jesse James assassinated
The masthead is quite ornate and features a nice engraving of a mining scene in Montana. Page 3 contains a report of the death of Jesse James.
Complete with 8 pages, very nice condition.
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1875
- Jesse and Frank James arrested ?
- Kearney MO Missouri home raid
The bottom of the front page has a very brief--and inaccurate--report headed: "Arrest Of The James Boys In Missouri". It reads in total: "A dispatch purporting to come from reliable sources says that Sheriff Groom, of Clay County, with a posse of twenty men, has captured the James boys at Missouri City. No particulars are given."
Believing they have members of the James gang penned-in, a team of
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, July 19, 1881
- Outlaw Jesse James-Younger gang
- Rock Island railroad train robbery
- Winston, Daviess County, Missouri
Page 2 begins with a quite lengthy account of what was the infamous Rock Island Railroad robbery by the James Gang.
It is headed: "The Great Train Robbery" and begins: "Charles Murray...was the messenger of the U.S. Express Company on the train robbed by the James gang...He gave a correspondent the following account of the affair so far as it came to his
THE ROCHESTER EVENING EXPRESS, New York, Aug. 9, 1876 Page 3 has a report headed: "Western Bandits - The Story of a Train Robber". The article notes in part: "...made a confession regarding the robbery of the train near Otterville. He said those engaged in the affair were Clel. Miller, Frank and Jesse James, Cole and Bud Younger...and himself. He said Clel. Miller received the jewelry that was stolen...They do not expect to capture the Younger and James brothers alive."
Four pages, large folio
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1875
- Outlaws Jesse & Frank James (early)
- Raid on mother's home
Page 5 has a small & discrete heading: "The Notorious James Brothers" See image for the brief report here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, pulpish with some margin wear and tears, must be handled with care.
THE SUN, New York, Dec. 21, 1879
- Jesse James Gang w/ Frank
Page 7 contains a wonderful, lengthy, and very detailed article with several column heads: "THE JAMES BOYS OF TEXAS" "A Visit to the Home of the Elder Of the Terrible Brothers" "The Visitor's Grim Reception at the Pistol's Mouth--'Hold Up Your Hand!'--A Desperate Fight with Palacta's Thieves".
It is prefaced with: " 'The Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James' is the title of a new work of about 400 pages by the Hon. J. A. Dacus,
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Feb. 4, 1880 The ftpg. has a short article headed: "Frank James" which reports a local sighting of him (see).
Eight pages, good condition.
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1915
- Outlaw Frank James death
- Jesse James gang fame
Page 9 has one column headings: "Frank James Dies At 74", "Former Outlaw Was One of Last Survivors of Notorious Band" (see) First report coverage on the death of famous old West outlaw, Frank James, brother of Jesse James.
Complete in 18 pages, light toning, some wear at the margins, loose along the spine, somewhat fragile and must be handled with care.
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18, 1898
- Outlaw Jesse James' son
The bottom of page 3 has a small & somewhat inconspicuous article headed: "Jesse James Indicted" which begins: "The grand jury yesterday returned indictments against Jesse James, son of the noted outlaw..." (see). The following year he would be acquitted of robbery of a Missouri Pacific train.
Four pages, margin toning, very nice condition, should be handled carefully.
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 Toilet on the Witness Stand". This is coverage of Frank James murder/robbery trial. He would be acquitted.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 17, 1874
- Arkansas stagecoach robbery - holdup
- Jesse James & Younger gang ? - outlaws
The front page includes: "Stage Robbery by Masked Highwaymen" being a brief report from Little Rock, Arkansas. Through research, this particular robbery may have been one of the very first stagecoach holdups by the famous Jesse James-Young Gang.
Also on the front page: "The Coal Miners - Meeting in Wilkes Barre--The Delegates Adhere to the Demand for an Advance" reporting on the troubles
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 20, 1884 This newspaper has a wealth of crime-related reports including: "A Woman Drugged & Robbed" "The Gaynor Murder Case" "Swinging from a Cottonwood Tree" is from Fort Keogh & reports on the finding of two men who were hanged; "Stabbed to the Heart" "Shot Through the Head" "A Cowboy Killed by a Tenderfoot" "Going to the Gallows" and even more.
Page 7 has: "Personating Frank James", the older brother of outlaw Jesse James.
Twelve pages, nice condition. See
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 15, 1876
- Jesse James Gang
- Outlaw Frank captured
The top of page 4 has column heads including: "FRANK JAMES" "The Notorious Outlaw in the St. Louis Calaboose" "The Police of This City Effect the Capture in a Creditable Manner" "Frank Denies His Identity as a James boy--But He is Certainly the Northfield Robber Wounded in the Knee". The article takes over an entire column and has considerable detail (see for beginning).
Eight pages, very nice condition.
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 7, 1884 Page 4 has an article: "FRANK JAMES" "The Peculiar Way in Which His Moberly Friends Reversed Themselves".
Frank James, was a bit of a novelty at the time. He was a Confederate soldier and guerrilla; in the post-Civil War period he was an outlaw. The older brother of outlaw Jesse James, Frank was also part of the James–Younger Gang.
Page 7 has: "Persecuting Mormon Missionaries" which mentions: "...Lewis County, where the two Mormon elders were recently
LIBERAL SENTINEL, Middletown, New York, July 23, 1881
- Outlaw Jesse James-Younger gang
- Rock Island railroad train robbery
Page 2 has a report noting: "A gang of outlaws, supposed to be the James gang, on Friday night captured a train on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific road...robbed the conductor & a passenger..." and a bit more.
The next page has a much more detailed account of the event, taking three-quarters of a column & headed: "Robbing A Train" "Eye-Witnesses Accounts of the Robbery at
THE ADVANCE, Red Wing, Minnesota, Oct. 25, 1882 Page 2 has a somewhat inconspicuous report; "Female Bandit Caged" which reports: "...the capture in the Indian Territory of a female desperado named Belle Starr. She was wanted for horse stealing...claimed she has led a wild life...claimed that she was a member of the Younger gang of outlaws & was present when Shepard claimed to have shot & killed Jesse James..." with more.
Also an account of the gunfight on Gay Street during which 3 prominent
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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 Training of Stock Men Made the Object of a School in Texas".
Twelve pages, nice condition.
THE KANSAS CITY TIMES, Missouri, April 30, 1882
- Rare "yellowish" paper stock publication
Rather than a typical newspaper, this is a 4 page sheet exclusively concerning the: "Twelfth Premium Distribution to Subscribers", although the layout is much like a regular newspaper although smaller.
Printed on a vibrant yellow paper, 7 3/4 by 11 inches, great condition.
Background: This issue of The Kansas City Times from April 30, 1882, is a particularly rare example of late-19th-century Gilded Age
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ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 8, 1882
- Brookfield, Missouri
- Bank robbery - outlaws
The front page has an article headed: "Bank Robbers Abroad" "The Town of Brookfield Startled by a Visit from Desperadoes" and more. Detailed account during the heyday of outlaws and soon after the killing of Jesse James. Nice to have in a Missouri title.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little margin wear, more so along the spine, otherwise good.
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 11, 1883 Inside includes: "The Jesse James Drama at St. Joseph"; an article on the outlaw Abe Buzzard: "The Welsh Mountain Outlaw Still at Large" "Armed Citizens Hunting the Bandit--The Pistol & Bowie Knife in Texas". Also of interesting; "California Wine-Making" "Notes of a Trip at Vintage-Time Through Napa Valley" "How the Grape is Converted Into Wine..." and more, a very detailed article taking close to 2 columns.
Twenty pages, nice condition.
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 2, 1875 Page 3 has most of a column taken up with: "Were They The James Boys? "Two Men Stop a Texas Express Wagon & Rob It of a Large Amount of Money". The article is very detailed and is a terrific account of a stage coach robbery (see), but this robbery was apparently not the work of Jesse & Frank James.
Twelve pages, nice condition.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 18, 1893 Full ftpg: 'The New York Horse Show--a Tandem in Trouble'. A very nice full page football theme: 'A Day with the Yale Team' is also by Remington, and includes 7 scenes, including one bizarre illus. of: 'Football Armor'. Great dblpgctrfld: 'Quail-Shooting' is by A.B. Frost.
Complete issue.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 10, 1882 Nice full ftpg. horse racing scene: "Opening of the Racing Season at Jerome Park--The Finish of the First Race". Fullpg print: "Dredging in New York Harbor". Half page print: "The Old Jumel Mansion". 2 full page prints: "Giuseppe Garibaldi" and "The 'Jeannette' Survivors--Meeting of Danehower and His Mother" by W. A. Rogers. Nice halfpg: "Trout Fishing on Long Island". Nearly halfpg: "After the Thaw--Victims of a Prairie Snowstorm".
Other news and
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, Supplement to the New York Times, July 20, 1935 Full front page shows the two finalists in the Wimbledon tennis tournament, Mrs. Helen Wills Moody & Miss Helen Jacobs. Near the back is a fullpg. with 4 photos on: "All Star Baseball" with photos including Mel Ott, Pepper Martin & Jimmy Foxx (see photos) in action. Another photo shows: "The new track sensation again defeats the famous Jesse Owens: Eulace Peacock of Temple University..." showing both. Also a photos of
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1872 Full front pg. illus. of "In Memoriam-Decoration Day, 1872." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Between the Strike and the Family." A 1/2 pg. illus. of "International Four Oar Boat Race-The American Crew Landing at Biffin's Yard, Hammersmith, England." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Shakespeare's House in Henley Street, Stratford Upon Avon." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Tomb of Shakespeare, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford Upon Avon." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Ward's Shakespeare Statue,
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 19, 1902 Frontpage illustration "'Stay with Him! Stay with Him!'"; fullpage photo The New President of Columbia; fullpage illustration Lunching of the Life-Boat; Something New in the Southwest with photos; "Home-Rule" in Irish Households; fullpage photo Lady Minto; doublepage centerfold "'Wall Street's' Famous Up-Town Branch" by Rogers; fullpage illustration General Nelson A. Miles by Rogers; fullpage photos American Horses for South Africa; and other news and
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 15, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 23, 1905 Front page illustration "Uncle Sam's Christmas Dream" by W. A. Rogers; The Reign of Terror in Odessa; Mutiny of the Russian Sailors at Cronstadt; The Indian Tour of the Prince and Princess of Wales; The Spirit of Football at West Point; The Disaster to the British Steamship "Hilda," in Which Nearly a Hundred Lives Were Lost; and "Christmas Shopping--An Interruption" by George Wright.
The issue is complete in 16 pages but does not include the hard to
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1869 The front cover of this issue features "Vice-President Wade Administering the Oath to Schuyler Colfax". Also there is a nice doublepage centerfold of "The Inauguration of President Grant, March 4, 1869" which is very is displayable. A half-page illustration "Howard University, Washington D.C." A full page illustration entitled "Convent Life--The Romance and The Reality" depicts the two views of the life of a nun. There is an article on "The Mont
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 26, 1883 The full front page is a print captioned: "The New York & Brooklyn Suspension Bridge--New York Entrance" with an inset of J. A. Roebling, the architect.
One inside page has two prints on the Brooklyn Bridge: "Archway Under Approach, New York Side" and "Cable Anchorage, Brooklyn Side, as it Appeared Before Completion", plus there is a full page print of: "The New York & Brooklyn Suspension Bridge--The Approach on the New York Side" and another full page
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1909 (no color wrapper)
The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Ruins of the American Consulate at Messina." Additionally, this issue has photos of "In the Italian Cities of Sorrow"; "When Nature Rises in Her Senseless Wrath"; "Messina, A City That Was"; and "The Flight From the Stricken Region." There is a double page illustration by James Montgomery Flagg "The Senses--Touch"; "Too Close for Comfort" by Frank Craig and much more.
Other
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 15, 1906 This issue is in two parts. Part 1 includes a front page illustration,"'Merry Christmas'" by W. B. King. There are many illustrations stories and poems including "The Night-Watchman's Christmas Eve" by Edwin B. Child; "The Sudden-Wealths Hold a Christmas-Morning Shooting-party at Castle Billions" by Albert Levering. There is also a double page photo spread of "Mark Twain Soliloquizes on "Being Good" and Decides to Let "Good Enough" Alone" and other
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 29, 1880 Very nice fullpg: 'Immigrant's In Castle Garden' shows 6 scenes of their entry into America, plus another halfpg: 'Immigrants Landing at Castle Garden' with article. Many illus. of: 'The Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church' 3/4 pg. Nast cartoon.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 1, 1897 Across the top is: 'GRANT MEMORIAL NUMBER' Full ftpg: 'The Tomb of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant--Interior View'. Halfpg. shows his funeral, plus a great 3/4 pg. print of 'Ulysses S. Grant'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'The Tomb of Grant, Riverside Drive, N.Y.'. Many more scenes and photos from his life. Halfpg. racquetball scene.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 28 pages.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 1, 1877 One-fifth pg. illus. of 'Joseph, The Nez Perces Warrior'. Nearly halfpg: 'The Steamship Ontario--The Woodruff Expedition Around the World' with article mentioning:'...she will be a floating college'.
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