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THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1928

* Mary Garrett Hay death (1st report)
* Temperance worker & suffragist leader

The top of page has a one column heading: "MARY GARRETT HAY DIES SUDDENLY" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present.…

THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1901 

* Turn of the 20th century
* Women's suffrage
* Carrie Nation wrecks saloons

Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-American War, the first woman to be so…

THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., April 26, 1890 

* Turn of the 20th century
* Women's suffrage

Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-American War, the first woman to be so recognized.
As would be suspected the…

THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, June, 1879  

* Rare Woman's suffrage (short-lived) publication

A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper that lasted less than 3 1/2 years under this title.
Mott notes in his "History Of American Magazines" that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with The Woman's Campaign she: "...had better luck with the Ballot Box, of which she and Mrs. Stanton were associate editors. This journal was…

THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Sept. 18, 1880

* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage

Rare women's suffrage paper founded in 1870, produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore. Published: "...to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal & political Equality, & especially to her right of Suffrage" as noted on the front page.
Of course, the majority of the articles have to do with women's rights.
Eight pages, a few tiny binding holes and…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 21, 1940

* Harriot Stanton Batch death w/ photo
* Elizabeth Cady Stanton's daughter 
* Woman's - Women's suffrage movement
* Known for organizing historic marches 

The top of the 1st column of page 29 has a one column heading: "MRS. BLATCH DEAD; FAMED SUFFRAGIST" with subheads and photo. (see images) 
Complete with all 60 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

background: Harriot Stanton Blatch (1856–1940), daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton,…

THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., June 29, 1901

* Turn of the 20th century
* Women's suffrage

Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-American War, the first woman to be so recognized.
As would be suspected the…

THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., Oct. 20, 1900

* Rare title
* Women's suffrage

Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-American War, the first woman to be so recognized.
As would be suspected the content is…

THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1901

* Rare publication - Women's suffrage

Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-American War, the first woman to be so recognized.
As would be suspected the content is…

THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 1900

* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage

 Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-American War, the first woman to be so recognized.
As would be suspected the content…

THE WOMAN'S TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 1901  Their motto in the masthead: "Equality Before The Law". This was the country's leading women's suffrage publication having begun in Beatrice, Nebraska, before moving to Washington, D.C. Published by Clara Bewick Colby, a women's rights activist & suffragist leader, she was a war correspondent during the Spanish-American War, the first woman to be so recognized.
As would be suspected the content is primarily focused on women's rights and…

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, May 16, 1935

* Harriet May Mills death
* Syracuse, NY suffragist

This 40 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "HARRIET MILLS IS DEAD AT 77" and "Pioneer in Woman Suffrage Dies After Long Illness" with small photo. 1st report coverage on the death of Harriet May Mills, famed suffragist from Syracuse, New York.

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

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 24, 1906

* Dora Montefiore - Women's suffragist
* Woman suffrage in England

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "ENGLISH WOMEN IN OPEN REVOLT" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within the masthead, generally…

THE NATIONAL CITIZEN & BALLOT BOX, Syracuse, New York, February, 1880  A quite rare women's suffrage newspaper which lasted just two years under this title. It is mentioned in Mott's History of American Magazines.
Mott notes that this publication was financed in part by Susan B. Anthony, and that having failed with "The Woman's Campaign" she: "...had better luck with the Ballot Box, of which she and Mrs. Stanton were associate editors. This journal was founded in Toledo, Ohio, by S. L.…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1915  The front page has a three-column, three-line headline "Russia and Italy Declare War on Bulgaria and Allies Warn Greece; Bulgars Cut the Nish Railroad" with subheads "Italian Fleet on the Way " "Allies Reject Greek View of Treaty and Land More Troops" "Some Marching overland" and more. There are additional articles as well.
Also on the front page is a three-column, three-line headline "New Jersey Beats Suffrage by 46,278; While President Wilson Votes…

GREENSBORO NORTH STATE, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 1888  The front page has an interesting article on the notable Tennessee (Tennie) Claflin, who with her sister, Victoria Woodhull, were leading women's suffrage leaders. The article is headed: "Viscountess Of Montserrat" "Well Remembered Tennie C. Claflin Bears that Title and is Visiting Here".
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, October 21, 1913  The front page has a column wide headline "Militant Leader Free to Go Where She Will In Land" with subheads "Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst Released from Detention and Deportation Order Reversed" "Admitted Own Recognizance" "Action Follows Conference of Wilson and Labor Secretary" "Highly Elated Over Liberty" "'American People Did It -- It is Their Will,' She Asserts" and more. Mrs. Pankhurst was a well-known British militant suffragette leader…

THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Sept. 27, 1879  

* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage

Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Concerning Women" "Suffrage In California" "The Influence of Women" "Feminine Door-Keepers at the House of Commons" "What One Woman Has Done, Another Can Do" and much more.
Eight pages, great condition.

background: The Woman’s Journal, founded in Boston by…

THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, May 24, 1879 

* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage

Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Concerning Women" "School Suffrage" "Woman's Rights in Old Times" "The Eight Hour League" "Cambridge Woman Suffrage Association" "Suffrage A Natural Right" and much more.
Eight pages, great condition.

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 23, 1915

* Women's suffrage movement
* Front page photo

This 22 page newspaper has a nice front page Women's suffrage photo with caption: "Victory" (see photos).

Also one column headlines also on the front page that include: "SUFFRAGE PROSPECT", "Will Parade Today", "With "Victory" To Lead", "Men And Women For Suffrage" and more. Nice item concerning the suffrage movement in the early part of the 20th century.

Other…

THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, June 19, 1919  This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "THREE MORE STATES RATIFY SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT", followed by a paragraph description of the events for each state: Ohio, Kansas and New York.
Additionally, the front page has a one column heading: "THE ANTI-SUFFS WILL FIGHT TO THE FINISH", describing the passion of the Anti-Suffrage side, "We will fight woman suffrage to the last quarter of an hour, for the last quarter of…

NEW YORK TIMES, January 23, 1874 

* Early Women's suffrage meeting at Albany
* Susan B. Anthony address re. taxation

Page 5 has over half a column taken up with: "WOMAN SUFFRAGE" "Hearing Before the Assembly Judiciary Committee" concerning the hearing in Albany, New York. It mentioned near the beginning: "...give a hearing on the petitions in favor of granting the right of suffrage to women, and the remonstrances against taxation without representation...".
Eight pages, four binding…

THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Dec. 27, 1879 

* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage

Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Alice Fletcher at the West" "Women Physicians for Insane Asylums" Concerning Women" "Teach Your Boys" "Women as School Officers in Illinois" "Suffrage Meeting in California" "What the Press Says of Women Voting" "Women's Election Reform" and much more.
Eight…

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Mass., October 1, 1918 

*President Wilson's Suffrage speech to the Senate

The front page of this issue has the heading: "PRESIDENT WILSON URGES SUFFRAGE IN SENATE SPEECH". , which reports on the historic speech he gave before the United States Senate. Additionally, the article includes the text of his speech and continues on pg. 5. One day after this speech the Senate voted down the Suffrage bill.

Complete in 18 pages, with minor edge tears that…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 26, 1919

* Women's Suffrage - Woman

This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "STATE LEGISLATURE RATIFIES WOMAN SUFFRAGE" and more (see photos). This contains coverage on the ratification of Women's Suffrage in the state of Massachusetts.

Other news of the day. Light browning with a little margin wear and chipping, should be handled with care.

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, February 4, 1914

* Fight for Women's Suffrage
* Another early defeat

This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "WOMAN SUFFRAGE RECEIVES A BLOW FROM DEMOCRATS", "Majority Members of the National House, in Caucus, Refuse to Create a Committee on Suffrage" and more. See photos for text.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good. Should be handled…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1874  

* Early Women's suffrage meeting
* Susan B. Anthony & more

The back page has almost  1/2 columns taken up with: "WOMEN WHO WANT TO VOTE" "The Suffrage Convention" "Second Day's Proceedings--Address of Rev. O. B. Frothingham on the Question at Issue". Among the names mentioned are Susan B. Anthony, Isabelle Beecher, Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton among others.
The back page also has: "The Lourdes Pilgrimage" to the site of Our Lady of Lourdes in…

THE NEW NORTHWEST, Portland, Oregon, 1882  This was one of the most influential reform newspapers in the history of the Pacific Northwest and a landmark publication in the American women’s suffrage movement.
 It was published from 1871 to 1887 by pioneering activist and editor Abigail Scott Duniway, advocating for women’s voting rights, expanded property rights for married women, labor reform, and broader social equality. Its motto, as printed in the dateline — “Free Speech, Free Press, Free…

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, March 18, 1913 The front page has a one column headline "Women Attack Snowden" with subheads "Riot at Gateshead Meeting", "Suffragists Eject Suffragist" and  "Mrs. Pankhurst Tells of Daughter Suffering In Solitary Confinement". This was a report on the British militant suffragist that had declared war against their fellow sisters who were working for the vote for women by constitutional means. Disorder ensued until people had to be removed from the event.
Other…

THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Aug. 23, 1879 

* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage

Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Concerning Women" "As It Seems to a Woman" "Miss Alcott Before the Registrar" "A Woman's Party" and much more.
Eight pages, great condition.

THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, July 19, 1879 

* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage

Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Concerning Women" "The Coming Women" "Anti-Slavery Reminiscences" "Women & School Boards" "Letter From California" "A Wife's Rights" and much more.
Eight pages, great condition.

THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, July 12, 1879 

* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage

Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Concerning Women" "Women Voters in Woburn" "Women as Blacksmiths" and much more.
Eight pages, great condition.

WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Chicago & St. Louis, 1879  As noted at the top of the front page: "...devoted to the interests of Woman, to her educational, industrial, legal and political Equality and especially to her right of Suffrage." Editors listed include Julia Ward Howe, Lucy Stone, & Mary A. Livermore. Each issue contains numerous articles related to woman's suffrage.
The issue shown is representative of the look and condition of the one you will receive, but actual dates vary within 1879.
…

THE NEW NORTHWEST, Portland, Oregon, Aug. 7, 1879  This was one of the most influential reform newspapers in the history of the Pacific Northwest and a landmark publication in the American women’s suffrage movement.
 It was published from 1871 to 1887 by pioneering activist and editor Abigail Scott Duniway, advocating for women’s voting rights, expanded property rights for married women, labor reform, and broader social equality. Its motto, as printed in the dateline — “Free Speech, Free Press,…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 2, 1912

* Women's Suffrage movement
* President Theodore Roosevelt

Page 2 has a two column heading: "ROOSEVELT FAVORS SUFFRAGE; HOME DUTIES FIRST, HOWEVER" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 16 pages, two small library stamps within the masthead, irregular along the spine, generally nice.

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Oct. 26, 1870  

* Women's suffrage advocate Mary Livermore address

The front page has column heads: "Woman Suffrage Bazaar" "What is proposed to be Done - The Meeting at Washburn Hall Yesterday - Address by Mrs. M. A. Livermore".
Mary Livermore was a noted American journalist, abolitionist, and advocate of women's rights. 
Four pages, large folio size, a bit irregular at the spine from disbinding, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the…

THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, June 21, 1879 

* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage
* Woman's rights

Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Mass. Legislation for Women in 1879" To the Women of Cambridge!" "The Dunkards" "Our Door Sports For Women" "A Story Told by Clara Barton" "Woman's Rights Versus Polygamy" and much more.
Eight pages, great condition.

NEW NORTHWEST, Portland, Oregon, 1875  This was one of the most influential reform newspapers in the history of the Pacific Northwest and a landmark publication in the American women’s suffrage movement.
 It was published from 1871 to 1887 by pioneering activist and editor Abigail Scott Duniway, advocating for women’s voting rights, expanded property rights for married women, labor reform, and broader social equality. Its motto, as printed in the dateline — “Free Speech, Free Press, Free…

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 31, 1867

* Negroes suffrage
* District of Columbia

Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Negro Suffrage" See image for text here.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.

THE NEW NORTHWEST, Portland, Oregon, Jan. 26, 1882  This was one of the most influential reform newspapers in the history of the Pacific Northwest and a landmark publication in the American women’s suffrage movement.
 It was published from 1871 to 1887 by pioneering activist and editor Abigail Scott Duniway, advocating for women’s voting rights, expanded property rights for married women, labor reform, and broader social equality. Its motto, as printed in the dateline — “Free Speech, Free…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Jan. 10, 1878  

* National American Woman Suffrage Association

The front page has half a column taken up with: "Woman's Suffrage National Convention" with a nice account of the meeting in Washington, D.C. One bit mentions: "...None of the long speeches thus far, except those of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Mrs. Hooker, have risen above mediocrity, and many speakers have been extremely...rambling, or glaringly injudicious in their line of remarks..." with…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 2, 1869

* Early Women's suffrage talks

The top of page 3 has a once column heading: "Woman's Suffrage" and more. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 6, 1919

* Women's suffrage passed in Senate
* Women to vote in 1920 elections

The front page has one column headlines that include: "STATES EAGER TO BE FIRST FOR SUFFRAGE", "Race Seems to Be Between Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois and Michigan", "Marshall Signs The Amendment" and more (see photos). Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 31, 1869

* Women's Woman's Suffrage Convention
* Concord, New Hampshire

The front page has an article: "Woman's Suffrage Convention" at Concord, New Hampshire. The report mentions comments by Julia Ward Howe, and others.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, some staining & minor margin wear.

FITCHBURG DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 20, 1920
 
* Woman's Suffrage (19th Amendment)
* about a week prior

The front page has a two line, two column heading: "RATIFICATION OF SUFFRAGE MAY BE RECONSIDERED," with the subhead: "Such is the Statement of Speaker Walker of the Lower Branch of the Tennessee Legislature." A related front page article has: "Tennessee Still Doubtful." The 19th Amendment would be adopted into law in just 8 days.
Other news of the day with period…

THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, June 28, 1879 

* Rare publication
* Women's suffrage

Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Miss Goodell in the Supreme Court" "Concerning Women" "Another Anecdote of Lincoln" "Mr. Garrison's Flight For Life" "Smith College Experiment" "Real Facts About the Votes of Women" "Salary of Teachers" and much more.
Eight pages, great condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1865  

* "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"
* Closing events of the American Civil War
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination 

Among the front page column heads on the ending events of the Civil War are: "THE HOMEWARD MARCH" "The Second & Fifth Corps Arrive Near Alexandria" "They Meet with the Kindest Treatment on the Way from Richmond" "Sherman's Veterans Will Begin to Arrive About Sunday" and more.
Page 4 has: "The Trial of the Assassins--Action of the Government". The back…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 28, 1913

* Flora Drummond and Charlotte Despard
* Guerrilla warfare begins in London & Dublin
* British suffragettes - Woman's suffrage leaders

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SUFFRAGETTES IN LONDON AND IN DUBLIN BEGIN MILITANCY" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 20…

THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN, New York, May 19, 1894  Among the pages within are those with: "Some Pictures from the Salon of the Champs Elysee, Paris", a fullpg. showing: "Burning of the St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans", the race horse "Ajax" and more. Plus there is an article: "Shall Women be Granted full Suffrage?"
The complete issue, 9 1/4 by 12 1/4 inches, great condition.

THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, Boston, Aug. 2, 1879  Uncommon women's suffrage paper produced by--among others--Lucy Stone, Alice Blackwell, Julia Ward Howe, and Mary Livermore.
Among the articles: "Concerning Women" "The Coming Women" "What One Woman Is Doing" "Mrs. Livermore at Weymouth" "What Tax Must Women Pay?" "Women As Notaries" and much more.
Eight pages, great condition.