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640367

Early prevention Of dueling...

Item #640367
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  England, September, 1807  The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. Very interesting reading from the day it was first reported which includes an article on the prevention of dueling amongst the people.

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640365

Sea used for bathing... gypsies...

Item #640365
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1802  The first page has an an article on the use of the sea for bathing purposes. "As the origin of the General Sea-bathing Infirmary at Margate... as long as science and humanity shall be united, in facilitating the easy access to medical aid, and in perfecting the restoration of health to the lower classes of the community...&q... See More  

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639967

Pair of issues on the creation of the American Tract Society...

Item #639967

May 14, 1825

NEW YORK OBSERVER, May 14 and June 18, 1825 



* American Tract Society creation



A pair of notable issues. The May 14 issue of this religiously-themed newspaper has about half of page 2 taken up with the creation of the "American Tract Society", whose formal beginning was on May 11. Included is their "Constitution" and well as the: Laying The Corner Stone" which w... See More  

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639845

Very decorative masthead... Pilgrim Hall & Monument to the Forefathers...

Item #639845

August 06, 1859

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 6, 1859  This title has one of the more beautiful & ornate mastheads of the 19th century, plus each page is bordered with an anchor & chain devise.

The front includes a print of: "The Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth, Mass." with text on it, the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation. The back page h... See More  

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639721

Building the Brooklyn Bridge... The sea monster...

Item #639721

August 04, 1877

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 4, 1877  The front page features two prints & an article: "Cable Making of the East River Bridge" which we now know as the Brooklyn Bridge. The balance of the issue is taken up with reports of other inventions and scientific/mechanical improvements. Also included: "The Sea Monster" with two illustrations of it.

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639610

Advocating the virtues of life in the South...

Item #639610

June 24, 1876

THE SOUTH, New York, June 24, 1876  A curious newspaper calling itself "A Journal of Southern Progress" which focused on advocating the virtues of life in the South, & a publication: "...through which the people of the North & of other lands should become better acquainted with the South...".  The entire ftpg. is taken up with a nice print of: "Independen... See More  

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639545

Celebrating the working class of England... Print of Florence Nightingale...

Item #639545

January 01, 1860

"BRITISH WORKMAN & Friend Of The Sons Of Toil", London, England. This title does not have a date, which is curious, but it is from the early 1860's.



* Celebrating the working class of England



A fascinating paper which existed to "...promote the health, wealth, & happiness of the working classes." It carries a very graphic front page with a print of "Aaron... See More  

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639532

Transatlantic telegraph cable...

Item #639532

May 02, 1857

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 2, 1857  Two half page scenes showing the 'Niagara' laying the telegraph cable across the Atlantic Ocean, with the accompany article: "The Laying of the Transatlantic Telegraph" and small illustration of Professor Morse among others. Also an illustration: "The Transatlantic Telegraph Wire, Full Size".

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639484

Early building code restrictions for Washington, D.C...

Item #639484

May 11, 1810

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1810  Page 3 contains a detailed building code notice for Washington, D.C., signed in type by the President: James Madison (see). Nice item on early restrictions for buildings in the capital city. Also a "Thirty Dollars Reward" for 3 runaway slaves, and another similar on pg. 3 and yet another on pg. 4.

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639456

Illustration of Buonaparte's house...

Item #639456

April 04, 1832

BADGERS WEEKLY MESSENGER, Clinton Hall, New York, April 4, 1832 The back page has a 2 3/4 inch by 4 inch engraving of "Buonaparte's House, at Longwood, St. Helena" which includes a detailed description.

Four pages, a hole in the masthead and at the top of the second leaf cause unrelated loss.

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639131

The Jews & Christianity... Andy Jackson's state-of-the-union address...

Item #639131

December 14, 1831

BOSTON RECORDER, Dec. 14, 1831 



* President Andrew Jackson

* State of the Union Address

* Jews & Christianity relation




The front page has about half a column headed: "The Jews--Their Relation to Christianity". Pages 2 and 3 contain the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.

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638905

Nice Ads... Literary Content...

Item #638905

February 10, 1827

LITERARY CADET, & SATURDAY EVENING BULLETIN, Providence, 1827 As the name implies, the content is mostly literary with some ads as well. Some spine wear. Foxing. Folio-size with four pages. In generally good condition.

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638865

Critical of Napoleon Buonaparte...

Item #638865

May 13, 1815

NEW YORK EVENING POST, May 13, 1815  Page 2 has an interesting and lengthy letter: "Upon the New Usurpation of Bonaparte" which begins: "There cannot be a more momentous inquiry to all who are interesting in the tranquility of the Christian & civilized world, than whether Bonaparte is really restored with the good wishes of the people of France...".

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638849

Early oil in Pennsylvania...

Item #638849

October 24, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 24, 1865 



* Pithole, Pennsylvania & more



The back page begins with: "THE PETROLEUM FIELDS" "Survey of the Venango Region" "Personnel of the Excursion" "At Corry" "Down to Oil Creek" "Pithole" and more, the reporting taking 1 1/3 columns. Also within: "THE FENIAN CONGRESS" "The
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638788

The remains of Napoleon Buonaparte...

Item #638788

December 28, 1840

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 28, 1840  Page 3 has: "Napoleon's Remains" with much detail (see).

Four pages, good condition.

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638744

P.T. Barnum & his white elephant... Modoc Indians... Baseball...

Item #638744

December 08, 1883

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 8, 1883  The back page has: "Modocs On A Peace Footing" "Bogus Charley--Steamboat Frank--Princess Mary--Shacknasty Jim--Scarface Charley, and others" "Savages Converted Into Agriculturists..." with more on the Modoc Indians in the Idaho Territory, all taking nearly 2 1/2 columns.

Also on the bkpg: "Barnum's White Elephant&... See More  

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638717

Treaties with seven Indian tribes... Judge Theodorick Bland...

Item #638717

February 01, 1817

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1817 Content includes: "Indian Treaties" which includes the synopsis of  8 treaties with various tribes.

Also: "Contracts--War & Navy Departments" "Army of the United States" which includes a detailed chart of "Fortifications" "Corps" & more; The Case of Judge Bland"; much repor... See More  

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638713

Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address to the people...

Item #638713

December 08, 1832

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 8, 1832  Nearly 5 1/2 pages are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President to Congress, and the people.

This was an annual tradition begun by George Washington which continues to this day. The address recounts the major events of the year and gives some discussion to the futur... See More  

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638662

Mormon ethics...

Item #638662

December 01, 1884

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 1, 1884  Page 7 has: "Mormon Ethics" "Some of the Practical Results of the Utah System" which takes two-thirds of a column. This was still 12 years before Utah would become a state.

Ten pages, very nice condition.

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638657

Nice print of Tower Bridge when just built...

Item #638657

November 15, 1884

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 15, 1884  The back page features a nice & rather large print of: "London's New Bridge Across The Thames" which is now known as Tower Bridge, the iconic bridge so closely associated with any view of London (see). This is when it was just built. Much related text.

Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

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638642

Print of Notre Dame University... Stage coach robbery...

Item #638642

August 17, 1885

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 17, 1885 



* Old West stage coach robbery

* University of Notre Dame




The ftpg. has some interesting articles including; "Battling With A Burglar" "Midnight Encounter with a Murderous Negro at Texarkana" "Slain by a Saloon-Keeper--Result of a Drunken Spree...".  "Daring Stage Robbery which is from Phoenix which reads... See More  

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638615

Outrage over the attack of the H.M.S. Leopord upon the Chesapeake...

Item #638615

July 10, 1807

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1807 



* Chesapeake-Leopard affair

* Naval engagement off Virginia




Page 2 has a nice report concerning the attack upon the frigate Chesapeake by the British ship Leopard, an embarrassment for the U.S. Navy which enraged the American public. It  mentions in part: "...the late unprecedented outrage of Great Britain in demanding ... See More  

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638524

New York City Fire Department...

Item #638524

September 14, 1867

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 14, 1867  This issue has a 1/3 page illustration "The Metropolitan Steam Fire Engine, No. 1., Employed by the New York Fire Department" with an accompanying article "Steam Fire Engines". Also within this issue is:"Howard's Patent Horse Rake"; "Franklin's Suspended Lever Scale"; and additional illu
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638516

Recurring Early Set (1600's - early 1800's) - sent once per quarter...

Item #638516
(4) A set of four early newspapers (1600's - early 1800's), sent quarterly...



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Have you ever had difficulty deciding which issues to add to your collection? Are you seeking to purchase a unique gift for someone, but are unsure of which issues to select? Perhaps one of our 4-issue recurring sets will fit the bill. This listing is for:

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638304

Lone Pine earthquake... California...

Item #638304

March 27, 1872

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1872



* Lone Pine earthquake

* California




The front page has small one column headings: "Earthquake In California" "Goods Shaken from Shelves and Walls Cracked--Duration Twenty Seconds" First report on the Lone Pine, California earthquake.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light foxing spots, nice condition.... See More  

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638233

Graphic & sensationalized reporting...

Item #638233

January 25, 1897

THE WORLD, New York, January 25, 1897  As was the style for this period when newspapers were very competitive, this issue is filled with a wealth of illustrations accompanying the varied articles, an attempt to make newspapers more graphic & appealing. And the reports are somewhat sensationalized, this issue showing "Henry Barnard Arrested In His Home For Counterfeiting", "... See More  

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638180

Lengthy report on the national currency... Seizure of Florida...

Item #638180

March 18, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 18, 1820  Taking over 3 pages is a continued report from the  Secretary of the Treasury on the "National Currency". Also within is over a page on the: "Seizure of the Floridas", followed by: "The Slave Question". Nearly 4 pages of reports from "Congress" as well.

Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/4 inches, good c... See More  

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638114

Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...

Item #638114

September 10, 1825

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1825  One of the brief articles on the back page reads in its entirety: "An Hebrew city, to be called Ararat is to be laid off on Grand Island, N.Y., on the 15th or 18th instant, with masonic and military ceremonies. It will be located to face the mouth of the great canal." This was the project of newspaper publisher Mordecai Manuel N... See More  

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638010

1899 New Richmond Winconsin tornado disaster...

Item #638010

June 14, 1899

THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 14, 1899



* New Richmond, Wisconsin

* St. Croix County

* 1899 Tornado disaster




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "CYCLONE'S DEAD" with subheads. (see)

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More  

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638007

James Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey... boxing...

Item #638007

November 04, 1899

THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, November 4, 1899



* James J. Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey

* Heavyweight boxing championship

* 1st ever on film - motion pictures




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "VICTORY FOR JEFFRIES" with subheads. (see)

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More  

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638002

Carterville, Illinois race war...

Item #638002

September 18, 1899

THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 18, 1899



* Carterville IL Illinois

* Mining race war (1st report)

* Negroes lynchings




The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "NEGROES SHOT DOWN" with subheads. (see)

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light toning, should be handled with care.

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637923

Road cleaning machine... Voice inscribing speech...

Item #637923

September 03, 1892

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 3, 1892  The front cover is captioned: "The New High-Service Water Tower, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Prospect Park Plaza". Within the issue are: "Betten's Rotary Engine" "J. J. Astor's Pneumatic Road-Cleaning Machine" "Abbot Rousselot's Apparatus for Inscribing Speech" "Masthead Electric Illumination"... See More  

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637922

Edison's latest...

Item #637922

January 22, 1898

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 22, 1898  The front cover is a large print captioned: "The Edison Magnetic Concentrating Works - The Giant Rolls" with additional illustrations & text inside. Also inside: "An Improved Telephone Transmitter" "The King Gasoline Launch Engine" "The Mietz & Weiss Kerosene Engine"  and many more articles, ... See More  

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637723

Popular for the colorful political cartoons...

Item #637723

February 08, 1893

PUCK, New York, Feb. 8, 1893  Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:

front page: "... See More  

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637722

Popular for the colorful political cartoons...

Item #637722

January 11, 1893

PUCK, New York, Jan. 11, 1893  Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:

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637704

General Taylor & the Mexican War...

Item #637704

February 02, 1847

THE UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1847  The ftpg. has: "The Executive and the Army" concerning General Taylor (see). Page 2 has more content concerning General Taylor and the Mexican War, plus: "Arrival of the Remains of the Heroes of Monterey--Military Escorts--Departure of the Remains of Capt. Boyle..." and more.

Four pages, nice condition.

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637694

Published by P.T. Barnum...

Item #637694
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, 1853   Phineas T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly" which would become immensely more successful. This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues, or less than one year.

There are various prints within ... See More  

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637511

Bound volume, with plates...

Item #637511
Bound volume of GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, from the 1820-1840 period. Contains over 600 pgs. and has at least 6 full page plates. Six monthly issues each with a full title/index page. Nice condition.

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637510
Item #637510
(8) EARLY YEARS OF HARPER'S WEEKLY: Lot of 8 issues of this famous title from 1857-1859, all different dates from its first three years. Nice condition & with some illustrations. A nice wholesale lot at a good price.

Additional lots are available--inquire if multiple sets are wanted.

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637509

Four issues from our nation's capital...

Item #637509
(4) A lot of 4 issues from Washington, D.C., all dated from the 1820's through 1850's - from four different titles.  They contain a wealth of both political and non-political news from the early period of our federal capital.  All are complete and in good condition. Some foxing & minimal wear, generally in nice condition.  The issues shown are representative of... See More  

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637495

Proposed bridge over the British Channel...

Item #637495

May 21, 1870

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 21, 1870  The front cover has "Newell's Oscillating Sofa, Table and Couch for Vessels" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Deep-Sea Piers for a Proposed Bridge to Cross the British Channel"; "Komp's Combined Punching and Eyelet-Inserting Machine"; "Leonard's Tool Holder and Grindstone Dressing Ma... See More  

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637486

Early medical periodical...

Item #637486

September 23, 1831

THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH, "Conducted by an Association of Physicians" as printed  in the masthead, Philadelphia, September 28, 1831  Among the articles within are: "The Russian Cholera"; "Causes of the Epidemic Cholera"; "Syrp of Milk"; "The Acclimating Principle of Plants"; "The Pleasures of a Canter";  & more. 

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637426

The President on his tour... Site for a Naval Depot...

Item #637426

June 11, 1817

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 11, 1817  Page 2 has a report stating: "We learn the President...has appointed Com. William Bainbridge, Capt. Samuel Evans, and Capt. Oliver H. Perry, Commissioners (under a resolution of the Senate) to examine and survey this harbour and bay and the eastern entrance into Long-Island Sound, with a view to the selection of a proper site for a Naval Depot, ... See More  

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637248

The Winton racing automobile...

Item #637248

October 28, 1899

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 28, 1899  Inside has a nice photo of: "The Winton Racing Vehicle" with a related article. Other prints include: "Wireless Telegraphy at the Yacht Races" "Great Pier at Pot Los Angeles" 'The Isthmus, Catalina Island".

Eight pages, perforated library stamp at the top, various mends near the margins some effecting prints... See More  

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637245

The new bridge at Keokuk, Iowa...

Item #637245

May 23, 1874

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York,  May 23, 1874  Among the prints within is a very nice, full page print: "Road & Railway Bridge Over the Mississippi, at Keokuk, Iowa". Other prints include: "McGinty's Picket Fence" "Improved Work Holder for Lathes" "The Albion Boiler" and more.

Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

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637244

Ice boating on the Hudon River...

Item #637244

February 03, 1872

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 3, 1872  Within this issue is a 3/4 page illustration: "Ice Boating on the Hudson River" which would be very displayable. Other articles and illustrations include: "Fitt's New Road Steamer" "The Shaw & Justice Dead Stroke Power Hammer" and much more.

Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large s... See More  

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637222

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  

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637221

Ford's Theater... Andersonville... Yale's Commencement...

Item #637221

July 26, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1865



* Government to buy Ford's Theater ?

* Andersonville Prison - Henry Wirz




Page 5 has an item with small head: "Ford's Theater" concerning the possibility of the government buying it or renting it (see). Also on pg. 5: "Base Ball" "Keystone of Philadelphia vs. Mutual of New York" with much text & a box score.

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637104

Man in an electric chair...

Item #637104

June 30, 1888

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 30, 1888  The ftpg. shows: "New Bridge Over Kill Van Kull--The Largest Draw in the World". This bridge connected New Jersey & New York via Staten Island.

Inside has an illustration captioned: "Execution by Electricity, Shortly to Be Introduced in N.Y. State" with a related article on the details headed: "Execution by Electricit... See More  

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636920

John Allen "NYC wickedest man" arrested...

Item #636920

October 18, 1868

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1868



* John Allen (saloon keeper) arrested

* "Wickedest Man in New York"

* Notorious underworld figure

* Post Water Street revival - dance hall




Page 6 has an article headed: "John Allen At Tombs" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on John Allen's arrest shortly after he claimed to be reformed. Google Wikipedia for more informa... See More  

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