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Keeping it in the family...
Item #636838
October 18, 1898
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 Missour... See More
Spanish-American War...
Item #176380
October 22, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1898 Full ftpg: 'Peking--the forbidden City as seen from the Imperial City'. Fullpg. with 6 scenes in: 'Peking'. Fullpg: 'Scenes in Puerto Rico' includes 5 scenes. Fullpg: 'Fall of Manila' with a dramatic doublepage centerfold: 'The Fall of Manila' shows charging troops.
Other news and advertisements of the d... See More
Indian content...
Item #578427
October 29, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, October 29, 1898 The frontpage of this issue contains two photos of Indians entitled "The Ghost Dance - Unconscious" and "The Ghost Dance - Rigid". Within the issue is an additional photos "Black Coyote". Other articles are "Donnet's Fishing Gun" "Sinking Cylinder Foundatons in Valparaiso" "Campbell Po... See More
The restored Independence Hall...
Item #176384
November 05, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 5, 1898 Full front page illus. of "Croker to the Public." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Peace Jubilee at Philadelphia." Full pg. illus. of "The Peace Jubilee at Philadelphia - Lieutenant Hobson and the 'Merrimac's' Crew Passing Throught the Court of Honor." Full pg. illus. of "Scenes of Present Inter... See More
1898 Clarendon, Arkansas Negroes lynchings......
Item #680474
November 09, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 9, 1898
* Theodore Roosevelt elected governor of New York
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Roosevelt Is Elected" "Governor of New York..." and more with small illustration of Roosevelt. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not ... See More
A.B. Frost prints... Color Ivory Soap advertisment...
Item #702379
November 12, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1898 Full ftpg. by A.B. Frost shows a man having fallen off his bicycle. Doublepage centerfold: 'With our Troops in the Philippines--Before & After the Fall of Manila'. Halfpg: 'In & About Havana'. Displayable A.B. Frost hunting print: 'Rail Shooting' shows shooting a bird from a boat. Also includes a full page... See More
A.B. Frost prints... Color Ivory Soap adverstisement...
Item #176386
November 12, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1898 Full ftpg. by A.B. Frost shows a man having fallen off his bicycle. Doublepage centerfold: 'With our Troops in the Philippines--Before & After the Fall of Manila'. Halfpg: 'In & About Havana'. Displayable A.B. Frost hunting print: 'Rail Shooting' shows shooting a bird from a boat. Also includes a full page... See More
1898 Dawson City fire disaster... Klondike fame...
Item #680526
November 14, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 14, 1898
* Dawson City, Yukon Territory fire
* Klondike gold rush fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Dawson Burned" with subheads. (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 4 pages, 23 x 19... See More
Evacuation of Puerto Rico...
Item #176388
November 19, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 19, 1898 Full ftpg: 'At the Horse Show'. Fullpg. with 5 photos: 'The Evacuation of Puerto Rico--Scenes Attending the Formal Surrender'. Fullpg. by A.B. Frost: 'Snipe Shooting' is displayable.
Doublepage centerfold with 5 photos of: 'the Growth of the Metropolis--Typical Views of New York City'.
Other news and advertise... See More
1898 Portland Gale... New England blizzard...
Item #680529
November 23, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 23, 1898
* Portland Gale - New England blizzard storm
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "A TERRIBLE STORM" with subheads. (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 4 pages, 23 x 19 1/2 ... See More
Puerto Rico...
Item #176390
November 26, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 26, 1898 Full ftpg: 'Triumphal Parade of Insurgent Troops in Manila'. Much text with 7 photos of 'The 2nd Zionist Congress'. Two full pgs. with 8 photos of 'Pope Leo XIII'. Fullpg. with 8 photos of 'Puerto Rico'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages.
Electric automobile vehicle design...
Item #627707
November 26, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Nov. 26, 1898 Taking most of the front page are four illustrations and an article: "A Design For An Electric Automobile Vehicle." which is a three-wheeled bicycle with a motor on the back. Other inventions with prints and text throughout.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Scenes of Jamica... Helena, Montana...
Item #176392
December 03, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 3, 1898 Full front page illus. of "A Market Scene in Ponce." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Jamaica - Scenes in England's Chief West-Indian Possession." 1/4 pg. illus. of "The New State Capitol, Helena, Montana."
Doublepage centerfold of "Art Treasures in New York - Some of the Famous Paintings Owned in this ... See More
Celebration among the Pueblo Indians...
Item #176394
December 10, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 10, 1898 Full front page illus. of "The Perils of the Deep." Inside are two full pages of illus. of "The Great Storm on November 26 and 27." Full pg. illus. of "The Electric-Cab Service in New York City."
Doublepage centerfold of "A Strange Mixture of Barbarism and Christianity - The Celebration of San Geronimo's... See More
Hawaii will soon become a territory... Schilitz beer ad...
Item #599134
December 10, 1898
FREEDOM, Manila, Island of Luzon, December 10, 1898 Two line, two column-wide headline read "U.S. Gunboat Helena En Route To Manila" with subhead "She Is Now at Gibraltar -- The President's message To congress Excites Unusual Interest -- Germany Would Like The Caroline Islands -- Uncle Same Says She May Buy". "Hawaii Will Soon Have a Governor And a Complete Terri... See More
Death of General Garcia... End of Spanish-American War...
Item #634399
December 12, 1898
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTIONAL, Georgia, December 12, 1898 The front page announces: "Garcia Dies Just As Cuba Is Freed" "Pneumonia Causes the Death of the Valiant Warrior" "Unconscious At The Last" "In His Dying Moments He Was Fighting Over the Battles of His Life for His Country" "Native of Island He Loved So Well" which also includes illustrat... See More
Death of General Garcia...
Item #637222
December 12, 1898
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 12, 1898 The front page announces: "GEN. GARCIA IS DEAD" "Great Cuban Patriot Carried Off by Pneumonia" and more subheads which also includes an illustration of General Calixto Garcia.
Also some column heads on the end of the Spanish-American War: "STRAIN IS OVER" "U.S. Peace Commissioners Satisfied With Their Work" "... See More
Nice Christmas-themed prints... the Klondike... Remington, Rogers, and more...
Item #176396
December 17, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 17, 1898 Front full pg. illus. of "A Christmas Box From Home." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illlus. of "December Scenes at the Navy Yard - Preparing the Torpedo Boats for Winter Quarters." Full pg. illus. of "The Hero of the Occasion." 1/2 pg. with two illus. of "Two Bronze Statuettes by Frederic Remington." Full pg. illu... See More
San Juan Creek...
Item #176398
December 24, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1898 Full front page illus. of "Cast Loose and Provide." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "William Black." Full pg. of illus. of "From the Loan Exhibition of Portraits at the National Academy of Design." Two full pg. illus. of "The Fifty-Fifth Congress - Scenes in Washington at the Opening of the Session."
Do... See More
Item #176400
December 31, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 31, 1898
Front full pg. illus. of "On His Hands." Inside are two full pgs. of illus. pertaining to "President McKinley's Southern Trip" including "- Scenes During His Visits to Tuskegee and Atlanta" and "The Celebration at Atlanta." Full pg. illus. of "The Common Council of Chicago - The Storm Centre of the... See More
Nice horseracing publication...
Item #150167
January 01, 1899
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES & THE NEW YORK SPORTSMAN, New York, 1899
This is a nice horseracing magazine of 20+ pages, with a front page photo or illustration with a horseracing theme, plus filled with various related reports and advertisements on the inside pages including additional photos or illustrations. Very nice condition with a nice horseracing-themed masthead (see photo). The photo is gene... See More
Ice yachting... Yale University...
Item #176402
January 07, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 7, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Ice-Yachting - Hard-a-lee!" Inside is a full pg. of portraits of "The Evacuation of Cuba by Spain." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Two Notable Examples of the Work of F. A. Bridgman." Full pg. of illus. of "Sir Edward Burne-Jones's Mosaics in the American Episcopal Church at Rome."
Doub... See More
New Jersey train wreck...
Item #557878
January 10, 1899
SEMI WEEKLY GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, January 10 1899
* South Plainfield New Jersey train wreck
* Lehigh Valley Railroad
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front that include: "DEATH-DEALING CRASH ON THE LEHIGH VALLEY", "Thirteen Passengers Killed and Over Twenty-five Injured", "TRAINS COME TOGETHER HEAD ON" and more.... See More
Item #152141
January 11, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN,New York, February 11, 1899 This issue has much invention news and photos including inside page photos(s) headed: "A NORWEGIAN SKATE SAILOR". These photos(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
Americans occupy Havana, Cuba...
Item #176404
January 14, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 14, 1899 Fullpg. with 4 photos: 'American Occupation of Havana'. Two full pgs. with 14 photos: 'Santiago Under American Rule'. Nice full pg: 'An Apache Raid--The Ride to the Rescue' shows a cavalry charge. Fullpg. photo of: 'Gen. Nelson Miles'. Quarter pg. photo of the Michigan Univ. football team
Other news and advertis... See More
Havana, Cuba prints...
Item #176406
January 21, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY January 21, 1899. Front full pg. illus. of "Paris - The Last Session of the American and Spanish Peace Commissioners." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Boston - The great South Railway Station - The Largest in America." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Havana - Scenes Attending the American Occupation."
Doublepage centerfold of "Havana - Scenes Attending... See More
1899 Wyalusing, Pennsylvania...
Item #563449
January 25, 1899
THE WYALUSING HUSTLER, Pennsylvania, January 25, 1899
* Rare title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
Nice engraving in the masthead. (see) This issue has usual browning with little fold and margin wear, otherwise good.
Yerba Buena Islnd, San Francisco...
Item #176408
January 28, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 28, 1899 Full front page illus. of "The Evacuation of Havana - Farewell Courtesies Between Spanish and American Officers in the Palace as Twelve O'Clock Struck."
Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The United States Naval Training Station, Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco." Full pg. illus. of "The Final Scene in the American Oc... See More
Color Ivory Snow advertisement...
Item #176410
February 04, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 4, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Havana - 10th U.S. Cavalry Quelling a Tumult Aroused by the Display of the Spanish Flag on a Business House." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "One of Four Decorative Panels for the Joan of Arc Memorial Church at Domremy."
Three large illus. pertaining to "Before and Behind China's Throne.&q... See More
Philippine-American War begins in 1899...
Item #682654
February 06, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 6, 1899
* Philippine-American War beginning
* Manila, Philippines outbreak
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "FIGHT AT MANILA STILL ON" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly these issues are in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
E... See More
Battle of Manila, Phillipines...
Item #591171
February 07, 1899
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, February 7, 1899
* Battle of Manila, Philippines
* Philippine–American War
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "AT MANILA", "4,000 Insurgents Killed"
"HOSTILITIES BEGUN AGAIN", "Filipinos Attack the American Troops Near America" and m... See More
Early Flight... Buttenstedt's Flying Machine...
Item #592215
February 11, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, February 11, 1899
* Early flying machine
* Pre-Wright Brothers
* Early automobiles
* Prints
The front page of the issue is "The New Bridge Over the Rhine at Dusseldorf". Within the issue is: "An Improved Steam-Boiler Furnace", "The Paris Cycle and Automobile Exhibition"; "Buttenstedt's Flying-Machine In Mid-... See More
Coffee culture in Puerto Rico...
Item #176412
February 11, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 11, 1899 Full front page illus. of "St. Valentine's Day Two Centuries Ago - Cupid or Iroquois?" Inside is a 1/3 pg. with four portraits of "New United States Senators." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Havana - Office-Seekers Waiting to See the Military Governor" and "Havana - Spanish Families Preparing to Embark with Their... See More
Wheaton's Brigade
Item #582882
February 14, 1899
SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1899
* Wheaton's Brigade
* Philippine-American War
This 8 page newspaper has column headlines on the front page that include: "WHEATON'S BRIGADE IN BATTLE" "Pasig Captured After a Brilliant Charge" "THREE AMERICANS KILLED" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day including v... See More
Sugar culture in Puerto Rico...
Item #176414
February 18, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 18, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Cuba - Special Commissioner Robert P. Porter Arranging with General Gomez at Remedios for the Disbandment of the Cuban Army." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "Manila - The Scene of the Recent Repulse of the Filipinos." Full pg. illus. of "Manila - Filipinos in Action." Full pg. illus. ... See More
Item #547689
February 18, 1899
THE BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, February 18, 1899
* Emile Loubet w/ print
* President of France
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* LOUBET IS NOW THE PRESIDENT OF FRANCE
with subheads that include: "Chosen By The General Assembly" and more.
Also a nice illustration of Loubet.
Other news of the day. Some margin wear with a fe... See More
Firefighting Print, 1899...
Item #221328
February 25, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, New York, February 25, 1899
* Early Firefighting Print
Full front page: The Blizzard Of 1899--Hard Work Of The Fire Department In Responding To The Frequent Alarms.--Drawn By T. De Thulstrup. Related article inside: The Recent Storm. Other photos and prints with text throughout.
* Early Firefighting Print
Full front page: The Blizzard Of 1899--Hard Work Of The Fire Department In Responding To The Frequent Alarms.--Drawn By T. De Thulstrup. Related article inside: The Recent Storm. Other photos and prints with text throughout.
Curling in St. Paul, Minnesota...
Item #176416
February 25, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 25, 1899 Front full pg. illus. of "The Blizzard of 1899 - Hard Work of the Fire Department in Responding to the Frequent Alarms." Inside are two full pg. illus. of "Samoa - The Troubles Over the Disputed Kingship." Full pg. of illus. of "From the Thirty-Second Annual Exhibition of the American Water Color Society." Full pg... See More
Mardi Gras carnival at New Orleans...
Item #176418
March 04, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 4, 1899 Full ftpg: 'Skee-Running on the Snow-Covered Hills of Oregon' is an early skiing print. Photo of: 'Gen. Maximo Gomez' with an article as well. Fullpg: 'Colorado--A Snowslide Blockade in Grand River Canyon'. Two full pgs. of scenes of: 'Mardi-Gras Carnival, N. Orleans'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are i... See More
1899 Enterprise, Kansas family murders......
Item #682981
March 06, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 6, 1899
* Enterprise, Dickinson County, Kansas
* John Gilbert family murders (Wife & 4 children)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PURELY DEVILISH" with subheads. (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 ... See More
Thomas Donaldson high diver death...
Item #591172
March 10, 1899
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, March 10, 1899
* Thomas Donaldson killed
* World champion high diver
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "DIVED TO HIS DEATH", "Thomas Donaldson Received Fatal Injuries", "World-Champion High Diver" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on champion high diver, Thomas ... See More
Hudson River water front...
Item #176420
March 11, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "Puerto Rico - Sundown on the Plaza at Ponce." Full pg. illus. of "Sunday Afternoon in a Mexican Town."
Full pg. illus. of "Paris - The Death of President Faure and the Election of President Laubet."
Doublepage centerfo... See More
1899 Enterprise, Kansas family murders......
Item #685462
March 16, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 16, 1899
* Palmetto, Fulton County, Georgia
* Negroes massacre - assassinations
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "A NEGRO SLAUGHTER" with subheads. (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.... See More
1899 Windsor Hotel (Manhattan) fire disaster...
Item #685376
March 18, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 18, 1899
* Windsor Hotel (Manhattan)
* St. Patrick's Day fire disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE DEAD AND DYING" with subheads. (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. Rare... See More
Mission San Jose, near San Antonio, Texas...
Item #176422
March 18, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 18, 1899 Full front page illus. of "The Second Invasion of Cuba - Tourists form the 'Paris' at Morro Castle, Santiago." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "At the Sportsman's Show in Madison Square Garden, New York City." Seven small portraits of "New Puerto Rican Cabinet, Appointed by General Guy V. Henry."
Full pg.... See More
The great caves of Puerto Rico...
Item #176424
March 25, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 25, 1899 Full front page illus. of "The Military Tournament, New York City - Exhibition Drill of Troop 'H,' 3D United States Cavalry." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "United States Troops at Gibraltar - Officers of the 3D U.S. Infantry and their Families from the Transport 'Sherman,' on their Way to the Philippines, Inspectin... See More
David Starr Jordan...
Item #544519
March 26, 1899
THE BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, March 26, 1899
* David Starr Jordan...
* President of Indiana University... the youngest to-date...
This 28 page newspaper has a three column front page headline: "David Starr Jordan Sharply Criticized," with subheads and related illustration.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with small tape mend along lower ... See More
Classic 'Wild West' report concerning outlaws...
Item #639172
March 29, 1899
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Penna., March 29, 1899 Page 2 has over half a column headed: "OUTLAW'S CONFESSION" "May Save Two Innocents Serving Life Sentences For Murder" "An Organized Band of Robbers" with more. A nice, classic "Wild West" report which implicates the Dalton Gang as well (see).
Four pages, evenly toned, some minor margin tears, sho... See More
Easter 1899...
Item #538608
March 30, 1899
YOUTH'S COMPANION from Boston dated March 30, 1899.
* Easter issue
Mostly literary-related content, but also topical articles, plus other youth-related content and ads. About the size of Harper's Weekly. Small inked address stamp in the blank right margin on the front page, otherwise in nice condition.
* Easter issue
Mostly literary-related content, but also topical articles, plus other youth-related content and ads. About the size of Harper's Weekly. Small inked address stamp in the blank right margin on the front page, otherwise in nice condition.
Trout fishing... The Klondike country...
Item #176426
April 01, 1899
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1899 Full front page illus. of "Holy Week in the Philippines - The Good Friday Procession at Cavite." Inside is a full pg. of illus. of "Peking - The American Legation and Its Intercourse with the Chinese Court."
Full pg. illus. of "From the Twenty-First Annual Exhibition of the Society of American Artists." Doublepage ce... See More
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