From Nebraska...

THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, Jan. 24, 1883 



* Home of the Cornhuskers



We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.

Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title is the... See More  

Dick Liddil, the notorious train robber...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Jan. 27, 1883  The top of pg. 5 has column heads: "Chronicles Of Crime" "The Case of Dick Liddle [Liddil], the Train Robber, in Court" "...Blood-Thirsty Women--Frank James' Custodian--Drugged to Death...". Page 2 has: "Gallow's Scenes" plus there are many other crime-related articles.

Twelve pages, nice condition.... See More  

Winter Carnival at Montreal... Ice bridge at Niagara...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 3, 1883  Full front pg. illus. of "The Winter Carnival at Montreal-The Torch Light Procession." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "Paul Gustave Dore." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Steamship "Cimbria," Sunk by the "Sultan," Off Borkum." Full pg. illus. of "The Cincinnati Opera Festival-Scene from the First A... See More  

Valentine's Day...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 17, 1883  Most of the front page is an illustration captioned: "Violet Compares the Valentines" which relates to a story: "Valentines To Order".

Inside is a two-thirds page illus. showing three "Winter Sports in the Engadine." Five illus. pertaining to "The Recent Floods in Germany." Full pg. illus. of "A Va... See More  

1883 catholic school disaster...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1883



* Most Holy Redeemer

* Roman Catholic school disaster



The front page has one column headings: "SACRIFICED IN A PANIC" "Fifteen Children Killed And Eight Injured" "The Little Ones Thrown In A Pile Over A Broken Railing" and more. Lengthy text takes up over 5 columns. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.

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Prize fighter killed...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1883



* Boxing - boxer

* James Elliott murder

* Jerry Dunn



The front page has one column headings: "A PRIZE-FIGHTER KILLED" "James Elliott Murdered By Jerry Dunn" and more. See images for text. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.

Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, other go... See More  

Mississippi steamboat... Winter on the Long Island shore...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 10, 1883  Nice full ftpg: "Alexander H. Stephens". Half page print: "The First Man in Tel El Kebir". Halfpg. print: "Levuka, The Capital of FeeJee". Nice fullpg print: "Winter Sketches on the Long Island Shore" shows 6 scenes. Fullpg. print: "Sketches on the Mississippi" shows 9 scenes. Halfpg: "Missis... See More  

From Nebraska... A train robber captured...

THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 13, 1883  We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.

Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title is the Nebraska Historical Society, an... See More  

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 24, 1883  This issue has much invention news and illustrations including inside page illustration(s) headed: "THE 'BOSS CLIPPER' VERTICAL ENGINE - MADE BY THE TAYLOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY" These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.

Lillie Langtry - early appearance in America... Bell Telephone soars...

NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1883  An early appearance of Lillie Langtry, Bell Telephone's Annual Meeting, trouble with Indians, a Billiard Tournament, the capture of thieves, a Canadian dog show, politics, and more. This issue provided an abundance of reporting which will help the reader capture both the events and mood of the day. 

Eight pages, lightly toned, some minor margin tears.... See More  

Emeline Lucy Meaker hanging...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1883



* Emeline Meaker hanging

* 1st Woman executed in Vermont (legally)



Page 2 has one column headings: "EMLINE MEAKER HANGED" "The First Woman Ever Executed In Vermont" and more. See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.



Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little margin... See More  

Hastings, Nebraska lynchings...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 5, 1883



* Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska

* Lynchings -hangings - lynched mob



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 6 has an article headed: "VIGILANTES' VENGEANCE" "A Couple of Murderers Lynched by a Mob at Hastings, Neb." and more. (see)

This issue is not fragile as newsprint ba... See More  

Mormons in Kirtland... Ocklawaha River, Florida...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 7, 1883   Half of the ftpg. shows: 'On the Ocklawaha River, Florida'. Halfpg: 'The Mormon Reunion at Kirtland, Ohio' includes 'The Prophet Joseph Smith' & 'The Old Temple at Nauvoo'. Fullpg. with 5 scenes: 'Incidents of the Milk War'. Doublepage centerfold on breaking the ice on the Mississippi.

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Irish National Invincibles.... Joe Brady...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1883



* Joe Brady guilty

* Phoenix Park murders

* Irish National Invincibles



The front page has one column headings: "CONVICTION OF JOE BRADY" "The Principal Dublin Assassin To Be Hanged" and more. (see) Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.



Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, even browning, minor margin wear,... See More  

The Atchafalaya River in Louisiana...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 14, 1883  Full ftpg. shows "Peter Cooper" the American industrialist, inventor, philanthropist, and candidate for President of the United States. A biography of him is on pg. 2.

Prints incise include: "House in Which Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence...Philadelphia" "Sketches from the New York National Academy of Des... See More  

Nice lacrosse print... New Zealand...

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 28, 1883  Perhaps the best print is: "LaCrosse Match Played Last Sat. at Kennington Oval..." which has  4 scenes.

Among other prints are a full page with 11 scenes of: "Grand Military Assault at Arms a the Royal Albert Hall..."  which include life saving & wrestling; a full page of  7: "Sketches in New Guinea... See More  

The Dramatic Festival at Cincinnati...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 5, 1883  Very dramatic full ftpg: "In the Path of the Cyclone". Doublepage centerfold: "The Dramatic Festival at Cincinnati". Half page print: Exhibition of the Society of American Taxidermists, Lyric Hall, New York" which includes 4 small illustrations. Two-thirds pg: "The Irish Convention at Philadelphia".

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Booth's Theatre closes it's doors...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 6, 1883



* Booth's Theatre closes

* Romeo and Juliet is last performance

* Actress Helena Modjeska



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The back page has an article headed: "THE NEW YORK STAGE" "Booth's Theater and the Actors Who Played There" "A Financial Failure..."

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The Railroad at Philadelphia...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, May 12, 1883.



* The Pennsylvania Railroad Company 



The front page has eight illustrations of "The Broad Street Passenger Station Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company At Philadelphia", the largest of which gives an exterior view of the station.



The issue is in good condition and is nice for display.... See More  

THE CLEVELAND LEADER newsppaer from Ohio, dated May 14, 1883. See the photo below for the one column front page heads (near the bottom of the page) concerning troubles with "The Apaches". This article takes about 5 column inches. You get the complete 8 page issue which is in nice condition, and a bit irregular at the blank spine margin.

Racine, Wisconsin tornado disaster...

FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, May 21, 1883



* Racine, Wisconsin

* Tornado disaster



This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

Page 3 has an article headed: "The Cyclones" See images for text here.

Complete in 4 pages, minor irregularity along spine, nice condition. Should be handled with care.... See More  

Baseball in Detroit...

THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, May 30, 1883  The back page has over one-third of a column taken up with baseball reports, including heads: "Starting Out Well" "The Detroits Win This Morning's Game in New York" (see).

Four pages, bit irregular4 at the spine, some tears in the front leaf, otherwise good.

Brooklyn Bridge stampede disaster...

THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 31, 1883



* Brooklyn Bridge

* Stampede disaster (1st report)



The front page has an article headed: "CROWDED TO DEATH" "Terrible Results of a Decoration Day Jam on Brooklyn Bridge" and more. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light browning and some wear at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More  

Nice print of the new Brooklyn Bridge...

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 2, 1883 



* Brooklyn Bridge construction completed



The full back page is a very nice print captioned: "The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River Between Long Island and New York" was recently completed. Inside has a full page of 13 prints showing: "Sketches at the International Fisheries Exhibition" with several prints regarding fi... See More  

Baseball of the future (on horseback)...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1883  Full ftpg: "The Tragedy on the Brooklyn Bridge". Full page and 3/4 page print: "The Competitive Drill at Nashville, Tennessee". Fullpg. print: "Baseball of the Future" shows all players on horseback.  Another full page has: "Adventures In The San Juan Mountains", by J.J. Reilly plus much more.

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