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1903 Gainesville, Georgia tornado disaster...
Item #679293
June 02, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, June 2, 1903
* Gainesville, Georgia tornado
* Hall County storm disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GEORGIA TORNADO KILLED A HUNDRED" 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 ... See More
From the Oklahoma & Indian Territories...
Item #598007
June 05, 1903
THE RECORD, Moore, Oklahoma, June 5, 1903
* Pre-statehood
Early newspapers from Oklahoma are very difficult to come by, primarily due to the territory being relatively unsettled through the 19th century. Created from a combination of the Oklahoma Territory and the Indian Territory, it did not become a state until 1907.
Eight pages, various news tidbits and a variety of literary items,... See More
Yachting...
Item #177205
June 06, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 6, 1903 Frontpgae illustration "Discussing the Yacht Races; Defending the Panama Canal; The Fight for an Open Port; The President in the West; Doublepage illustration "What She Didn't Declare" by James Montgomery Flagg; other news and advertisements of the day. See photos for full details.
The flood of Pacolet & Clifton SC...
Item #590783
June 09, 1903
ALLEGHENY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, June 9, 1903
* Pacolet & Clifton SC South Carolina
* Cloudburst flooding disaster
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "DROWNED IN TORRENT", "Mountain Flood Sweeps Away Mills Towns", "Pacolet (sic) River's Sudden Rise" and more. 1st report coverage on the Clifton and Pacolet, ... See More
1903 East St. Louis flooding disaster...
Item #679294
June 10, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, June 10, 1903
* East St. Louis flooding
* Mississippi River disaster
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "EAST ST. LOUIS IS TOTALLY SUBMERGED" 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... See More
Alexander I of Serbia & Queen Draga assassination...
Item #679296
June 11, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, June 11, 1903
* Alexander I of Serbia
* Queen Draga Mašin
* Assassination - murder
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "ALEXANDER'S REIGN ENDS IN BLOODSHED" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totall... See More
From the Oklahoma & Indian Territories...
Item #597976
June 12, 1903
THE RECORD, Moore, Oklahoma, June 12, 1903
* Pre-statehood
Early newspapers from Oklahoma are very difficult to come by, primarily due to the territory being relatively unsettled through the 19th century. Created from a combination of the Oklahoma Territory and the Indian Territory, it did not become a state until 1907.
Eight pages, various news tidbits and a variety of literary items... See More
USS Maine...
Item #588969
June 13, 1903
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 13, 1903 The front page of this issue features a half page photo of "United States Battleship "Maine" with an accompanying article within. Also within the issue is: "A Novel Automobile Lawn Mower" which is used at the United States Capitol; "New Instruments for Enabling the Deaf to Hear"; "The New Motor Chair"; ... See More
Poe...
Item #177206
June 13, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1903
Heppner, Oregon storm disaster....
Item #589382
June 16, 1903
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, June 16, 1903
* Heppner, Oregon
* Storm - flood disaster
This 8 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page:
"TOWN OVERWHELMED", "Five Hundred Lives Lost In Cloudburst In Oregon", "Wall Of Water 20 Feet High" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on the worst natural disaster in Oregon history.... See More
Heppner, Oregon storm disaster....
Item #595240
June 17, 1903
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, June 17, 1903
* Heppner, Oregon
* Storm - flood disaster
This 4 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "Loss Of Life Fully 500", "Details of Terrible Catastrophe in Heppner, Ore." and more (see photos). Coverage on the worst natural disaster in Oregon history.
Other news and advertiseme... See More
Item #177207
June 20, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1903 Frontpage illustration "The Presentation of the New Chinese Minister; The Havoc of the Western Floods; A New Invention for Our Next War; The Assassination of the King and Queen of Servia; Doublepage illustration "They're Off!" by George Wright; The Gate Way to Nevada; other news and advertisements of the day. See photos for full ... See More
Unloading ore at Ashtabula harbor...
Item #160563
June 20, 1903
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 20, 1903 Full front page photos of Ore-Unloaders at Ashtabula Harbor, plus "Machinery for Operating Ore-Unloaders at Conneaut." Inside photos and article of the Paris to Madrid Auto Race. Good condition.
Harvard-Yale Boating...
Item #177208
June 27, 1903
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1903 Gordon Bennett automobile race....
Item #675861
July 02, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1903
* James Gordon Bennett Cup - automobile race
* Athy, County Kildare, Ireland
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "RACE MARRED BY ACCIDENTS" 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.
... See More
Item #177210
July 04, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 4, 1903 Frontpage illustration of the Statue of Liberty; "A Newly Discovered Portrait of Washington" by John Trumbull; Photo of "Reliance," "Constitution," and "Columbia" Crossing the Line; Looping the Loop in an Automobile; Decorative Art at the World's Fair; Doublepage illustration "The Day We Celebra... See More
Pope Leo...
Item #161282
July 06, 1903
DETROIT NEWS, July 6, 1903 The front page has: "POPE SLOWLY PASSING AWAY - Last Communion Administered by All Cardinals Now in Rome".
There is also a front page picture of His Holiness(see). This vintage paper has light overall browning with more around the edges. There is some archival mending due to the pulpish nature of the papers. The main article is completely intact and unaf... See More
Pope Leo XIII on His Deathbed...
Item #538476
July 07, 1903
DETROIT FREE PRESS: Detroit, Michigan; dated July 7, 1903.
* Pope Leo XIII
* Death Appears Imminent
This issue pertains to the imminent death of Pope Leo XIII and includes a front page illustration of the Pope and the following headlines: "Pope Leo May Pass Away Within Twenty-Four Hours", "His Doctors Say that Everything Possible Has Been Done for Him", "The Venerab
1903 Evansville, Indiana race riot...
Item #716219
July 08, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 8, 1903
* Evansville race riot - Indiana
* African Americans - Negroes
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TROOPS CONTROL ION EVANSVILLE" 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 pap... See More
Pope's surgery...
Item #161288
July 11, 1903
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 11, 1903 The front page has: "POPE PASSED A BETTER DAY". This vintage 12 page paper has light overall browning with more around the edges. There are some minor tears due to the pulpish nature of the papers. The main article is completely intact and unaffected.
New York City...
Item #177209
July 11, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 11, 1903
1903 McAlester, Oklahoma Woman hanging...
Item #675810
July 17, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 17, 1903
* McAlester, Oklahoma - Indian Territory
* Murderer Dora Wright - Woman hanging
The bottom of the front page has a one column heading: "WHITE MAN HANGED BY KENTUCKY MOB" 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... See More
Pope Leo XIII death...
Item #590806
July 21, 1903
ALLEGHENY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 21, 1903
* Pope Leo XIII death (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "POPE DEAD", "Aged Prelate Passed Away This Afternoon", "The Late Pope Leo XIII" and more with two small related illustrations. The entire front page is taken up with text on his death wi... See More
Battleship HMS King Edward VII launched......
Item #675851
July 23, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 23, 1903
* HMS King Edward VII Launching
* Royal Navy battleship
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BIG BATTLESHIP IS LAUNCHED" 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 6 ... See More
Paterson New Jersey tornado in 1903...
Item #590785
July 24, 1903
ALLEGHENY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 24, 1903
* Paterson, New Jersey
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headlines: "TORNADO AT PATERSON", "Many Buildings Blown Down" and more. See photos for 1st report coverage on the Paterson, New Jersey tornado disaster.
Other news and various advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, ... See More
Automobile Race... Gordon-Bennett Trophy...
Item #714987
July 25, 1903
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 25, 1903
* Gordon-Bennett Cup automobile race photos
* Athy, Kildare County, Ireland
Full front page has two photos: "The Automobile Race in Ireland for the Gordon-Bennett Trophy."
Inside has a report about the race that includes six more photos.
Note: The Gordon-Bennett Cup for automobile racing only last 6 years.
Other topics wi... See More
Pope Leo XIII...
Item #177212
July 25, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 25, 1903
Pope Leo XIII death...
Item #601070
July 28, 1903
ALLEGHENY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 28, 1903
* Pope Leo XIII burial (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that: "CARRIED TO HIS TOMB" "Final Solemn Ceremonies Over Leo XIII's Body" "Enclosed In Three Coffins" and more with a small related illustration.
This paper contains other news and advertiseme... See More
1903 Tewksbury Massachusetts explosion disaster...
Item #675852
July 29, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 29, 1903
* Tewksbury Massachusetts explosion disaster
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "AWFUL EXPLOSION IN MASSACHUSETTS" 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 6 pages... See More
Explosion disaster in Tewksbury, Massachusetts...
Item #590786
July 31, 1903
ALLEGHENY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 31, 1903
* Tewksbury, Massachusetts explosion disaster
The front page has one column headlines: "AWFUL CATASTROPHE", "Two Powder Magazines Blew Up In Lowell, Mass.", "Over A Score Of Lives Lost" and more. 1st report coverage of the Tewksbury, Massachusetts explosion at the Mills of United States Cartridge Com... See More
Polo...
Item #177213
August 01, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1903
1903 Battle of Wooster Mound... Oklahoma...
Item #675856
August 10, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug.10, 1903
* Battle of Wooster Mound - Oklahoma
* Martin Brothers Gang vs. Lawmen
The front page has a one column heading: "SHERIFFS KILL TWO OUTLAWS" 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 6... See More
Pope Pius X...
Item #177215
August 15, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1903
1903 Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising...
Item #675860
August 24, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 24, 1903
* Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising
* Ottoman Empire - Bulgarians
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HUNDREDS MASSACRED" 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 6 p... See More
Yachting...
Item #177218
September 05, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1903
Item #177219
September 12, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 12, 1903
Battle of Antietam monument dedication......
Item #675859
September 17, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 17, 1903
* Battle of Antietam monument dedication
* Troops of New Jersey during Civil War
* Theodore Roosevelt tribute speech
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "THE PRESIDENT AT ANTIETAM" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are... See More
Item #177221
September 19, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1903
Cricket... Chicago...
Item #177222
September 26, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 26, 1903
Item #177223
October 03, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 3, 1903
1903 territory of New Mexico...
Item #684383
October 10, 1903
SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN, Santa Fe, Oct. 10, 1903
* Before New Mexico became a state
An early "territorial" newspaper as New Mexico did not become a state until 1912, 9 years later.
News of the news with several advertisements. Complete with 8 pages, a little light staining to top portion, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Passaic - Paterson, NJ flood...
Item #590808
October 13, 1903
ALLEGHENY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, October 13, 1903
* The Passaic flood
* Paterson, New Jersey
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "PATERSON FLOODED" and "Greater Flood Than That of Last Year". 1st report coverage on the Passaic flood which devastated Paterson, New Jersey.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Ligh... See More
Circus...
Item #177225
October 17, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 17, 1903
Item #177226
October 24, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 24, 1903
Life in 1903 - Immigration, unemployment, war on the horizon...
Item #702632
October 24, 1903
MEMPHIS MORNING NEWS, Tennessee, Oct. 24, 1903 The front page has an interesting article headed: "NEARLY A MILLION IMMIGRANTS IN 1903", followed by the subhead: "All Records Broken in the Number of Aliens Coming to the United States in Search of Homes and Fortunes...". The article discusses where they are coming from and talks about some of the requirements necessary for ... See More
Item #177228
November 07, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 7, 1903
Harvard vs. Penn.... college football...
Item #599539
November 08, 1903
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 8, 1903
* Harvard Crimson
* Penn Quakers
* College football
The front page has a four column headline: "HARVARD DOWNS PENN, 17 TO 10" with subheads and photo (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the college football game between Harvard and Penn at Franklin Field. Nice to have in a Philly paper.
Other news of th... See More
Item #177229
November 14, 1903
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 14, 1903,
Celebrating the printing industry...
Item #625662
November 14, 1903
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 14, 1903 This issue celebrates the printing industry in America with most of the content focused on printing and binding including many photos and illustrations. This issue has a wealth of information and several images relating to the printing industry. A nice issue for display for any early newspaper collector!
Complete in 28 pages in very nice ... See More
1903 Carrie Nation creates scene in government......
Item #677864
November 19, 1903
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., Nov. 19, 1903
* Carrie Nation ejected from White House
* Temperance movement - pro-prohibition
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CARRIE NATION AT WHITE HOUSE" with subheads. (see)
Eight pages, light, even toning, irregular along the spine, should be handled with care.... See More
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