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693049

1866 Fenian raids...

Item #693049

June 02, 1866

THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 2, 1866



* Capture of Fort Erie - Ontario

* Fenian invasion of Canada

* Fenians Brotherhood raids




The front page has one column headings: "WAR" "Revolution In Canada" "The Fenian Invasion" "FORT ERIE CAPTURED"  and much more. (see) Text takes up the entire front page and ends on the back page.

Other news of the day soo... See More  

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693044

1899 Battle of Ladysmith, Natal...

Item #693044

November 02, 1899

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 2, 1899



* Battle of Ladysmith

* Second Boer War

* Colony of Natal


 


The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ENGLISH OVERWHELMED LADYSMITH INVESTED" 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  

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693021

Congress deals with the polygamy issue in Utah...

Item #693021

June 03, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1874  



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Polygamy & U.S. Congress




Page 4 has: "The Mormon Question In Congress" which mentions in part: "...passed a bill for the regulation of the courts in Utah. The principal object of the biukll...involving polygamy and polygamists to be tried before Judges and juries who do not believe in polygamy...This bill raises ... See More  

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693018

The Suffrage Convention: women work towards gaining the vote...

Item #693018

May 16, 1874

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 Be... See More  

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693017

Marriage of Brigham Young's granddaughter...

Item #693017

May 08, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1874  



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Brigham Young's granddaughter

* Marriage to Charles Wilson




Page 6 begins with: "Wedding In Salt Lake" "Marriage of a Granddaughter Of Brigham Young" followed by all the details. 

The front page has: "Death Of A Victim of the Younger Brothers" which begins: "Capt. Lewis J. Lull, the detec... See More  

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693014

The Lowry Gang...

Item #693014

May 04, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1874  



* Lowry War



The bottom of page 2 has: "The Lower Gang" with the report noting in part: "...gives the following account of the murderous doings of another of the Lower gang: 'Bryan Oxendine shot his wife...under the following circumstances:..." with much more.

The Lowry War was a conflict in Robeson County, North Carolina, from 1864 ... See More  

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693009

Much detail on Vasquez and his stagecoach robbery...

Item #693009

March 21, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1874  



* California outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez



Page 4 has over half a column taken up with: "California Bandits" "Two Men Capture A Regular Station, Receive & Plunder the Stage, and Corral the Passengers".

The article begins: "... gives the subjoined account of the recent robbery of a stage by the notorious Vasquez and one other man..... See More  

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692923

Cook was the first to reach the North Pole?

Item #692923

September 02, 1909

THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Nebraska, Sept. 2, 1909 



* Frederick Cook reaches North Pole



The top of a ftpg. has a one column heading on the controversy of Cook being the first to reach the North Pole, not Peary: "AMERICAN FIRST AT NORTH POLE" with subheads. (see)

Twelve pages, evenly toned, some fraying at the right margin, a little other margin wear, this issue is fragile and must b... See More  

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692860

1880 Leadville, Colorado booming...

Item #692860

February 15, 1880

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Feb. 15, 1880



* Leadville, Colorado on the rise

* Silver mining boomtown




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Growth Of Leadville" "An Old Mining Camp and a New City" and more. (see) Text takes up just over a full column.

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

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692811

Uncle Sam political cartoon... Georgia Bulldogs coached by Pop Warner...

Item #692811

January 02, 1897

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1897 



* Early Georgia Bulldogs college football

* Their 1st undefeated season - Pop Warner




The front page has a full page political cartoon which includes Uncle Sam by W. A. Rogers titled: "Getting Monotonous". Two full pages with many photos of: 'The Revolt in the Philippine Is., Scenes in Manila'. One-third pg: 'Bird'... See More  

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692802

Roentgen's x-ray discovery... Early bicycle...

Item #692802

February 08, 1896

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 8, 1896 



* Discovery of the X-ray

* Wilhelm Roentgen




The second page of this issue contains "Prof. Roentgen's Discovery" (Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen) which is of the further reporting of his discover of the x-ray. The frontpage of this issue contains "New Harlem River Bridge and Park Avenue Improvement, New York City" whi... See More  

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692756

From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...

Item #692756

August 10, 1888

THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Aug. 10, 1888 



* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads


An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
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692692

Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial... African-Americans in politics...

Item #692692

March 21, 1868

THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, South Carolina, March 21, 1868  The top of the front page has a column headed: "Things In Washington" "The President's Line of Defence in Impeachment--Petitions for the Removal of Mr. M'Culloch..." with more. Then a string of subheads including: "Impeachment Rumors--Reported Resignation of Secretary Seward--What the Radicals Will Pro... See More  

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692691

Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...

Item #692691

March 20, 1868

THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, South Carolina, March 20, 1868 



* President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial



The front page has column heads: "Impeachment  Prospects" "Another Interview With Mr. Johnson--How He Talks As To Impeachment" with the report taking a full column.

Four pages, nice condition.

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692669

Bannock War of 1895...

Item #692669

July 24, 1895

HELENA EVENING HERALD, Montana, July 24, 1895



* Jackson Hole, Wyoming - valley

* Bannock War - Indians - Native Americans




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "A FIGHT AT NOON" with subheads. (see) Uncommon publication from the old West.

Complete with 8 pages, light toning and a minor wear at the margins, generally good.... See More  

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692496

Pueblo Indians... Includes the uncommon four page foldout of the America's Cup...

Item #692496

October 14, 1893

HARPER'S WEEKLY October 14, 1893 Full front page print: "Columbian Exposition - The Grand Arch of the Peristyle." Inside includes a half page: "Columbian Exposition - The Johnson Family Visit the Lapland Village"; halfpg: "Two of Philadelphia's Cricket Clubs"; fullpg: "The Centenary of Williams College" which includes a portrait of "Franklin Car... See More  

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692487

Coca Cola receives its patent...

Item #692487

February 11, 1893

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 11, 1893 



* Coca Cola gets it's trademark

* Establishment of Coke
(historic)



See the photo for the historic--yet inconspicuous--listing of Coca Cola receiving its trade mark, the very first in the list of many in this issue.

The listing reads: "Beverages, nutrient or tonic, Coca Cola Company....22,406" the number being the patent numbe... See More  

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692472

Death of Brigham Young, and three more Mormon reports...

Item #692472

September 06, 1877

AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, Sept. 6, 1877 



* Brigham Young death

* Mormons - Mormonism




Page 7 under "Items Of News" has 4 Mormon items, one noting: "Brigham Young died on the 29th ult. after a brief attack of cholera morbus & inflammation of the bowels. He was buried on Sunday, the 2d."

Another has: "Brigham Young discouraged free school
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692385

1875 Oshkosh, Wisconsin fire disaster...

Item #692385

April 30, 1875

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 29, 1875



* The great Oshkosh, Wisconsin fire (1st report)



The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "A BURNING CITY" "Oshkosh In Flames" "Extensive Destruction of Business Houses" "Hundreds Of People Homeless" and more. (see)

Complete with 8 pages, minor irregularity along the spine, generally ver... See More  

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692190

Mrs. O'Leary's cow and the Chicago Fire...

Item #692190

November 29, 1871

NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 29, 1871 



* Catherine O'Leary's cow legend

* Chicago fire started from her barn




Page 3 has a very interesting article headed: "Mrs. O'Leary's Cow" "Attempt to Get at the Truth as to the Origin of the Chicago Fire--Statement of Neighbors".

Keep in mind that this was just 7 weeks after the fire, and it is rare to find contemporary... See More  

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691898

Very first automobile advertisement... Early Catalina Island...

Item #691898

September 17, 1898

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 17, 1898  A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue). 
The top of the back page has an advertisement h
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691890

"Through Inland Waters"... Howard Pile... boat on the Erie Canal...

Item #691890

June 01, 1896

HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, June, 1896  Within this issue is: "Through Inland Waters", written and illustrated by Howard Pile, and includes many scenes of inland waterways within the United States. Among them is a great illustration of a canal boat on the Erie Canal. Also present are sketches by A.B. Frost, R.C.W. (Richard Caton Woodville), and others. See imag... See More  

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691820

Famous frontier scouts appearing on stage...

Item #691820

April 10, 1873

NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1873 



* Buffalo Bill - William F. Cody



Inside has: "Colonists For The West - Departure of 76 English Farmers for Minnesota" "Warning To Highwaymen" "More Kuklux Outrages--A Tax Resisting Assoc. Organized" "

Page 7 has an interesting advertisement for "Niblo's Garden" at which are appearing: "Hon. W. F. Cody... See More  

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691818

1874 Red River War...

Item #691818

August 30, 1874

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 30, 1874



* Red River War

* John w. Davidson

* Native Americans - Indians




The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "THE WICHITA AGENCY" "Davidson's Troops Fighting and Acting as Firemen" "A Gallant Charge Against a Hostile Band" "Four Civilians Butchered" and more. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 16 p... See More  

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691809

Victoria Woodhull in court... Brigham Young's winter home... The infamous Sid Wallace...

Item #691809

March 14, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1874  The back page has: "The Woodhull-Challis Libel" "Close of the Trial--The Jury Locked Up For the Night".

The front page has; "Execution In Arkansas" "A Notorious Desperado Dies Impenitent" which concerns the infamous outlaw Sid Wallace. Wallace was a legendary figure from the Reconstruction era, considered either a hero, ... See More  

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691794

Victoria Woodhull in court...

Item #691794

March 13, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1874  



* Victoria Woodhull

* Tennessee Celeste Claflin

* Libel suit case goes to jury




The top of page 3 has: "In The Courts--The Woodhull-Challis Libel" "Close of the Argument for the Prosecution--the Case to Go to the Jury Today".

This was a rather famous trial as noted on the web.

Also in the same column: "Trial of Joseph W. Freem... See More  

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691793

The controversial Victoria Woodhull libel case...

Item #691793

March 12, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1874 



* Victoria Woodhull

* Tennessee Celeste Claflin




Page 2 has a report headed: "The Challis-Woodhull Libel" "Seventh Day of the Trial--Argument for the Defense--Address of Mr. Brooke" which is concerning the libel trial based on an article on her newspaper.

This is the famed Victoria Woodhull, who along with Tennie Claflin published the... See More  

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691744

Cornell University wins 1898 regatta...

Item #691744

June 23, 1898

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 23, 1898



* Harvard-Yale-Cornell Regatta boat race

* Rowing races - Thames River - New London




The front page has a one column heading: "WON BY CORNELL" 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... See More  

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691741

A victory for women... Indian troubles...

Item #691741

February 20, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1874  The front page has: "A Victory For Women - The Supreme Court of Massachusetts Declare Them Eligible For Election to the School Board" with much detail. 

Page 3 has: "The Indians - Recapitulation Of Recent Reported Outrages" noting near the beginning: "...that there will be a severe struggle between the Indians and the soldiers...a ... See More  

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691740

Charles Dickens... Autopsy of the Siamese Twins... Pueblo Indians are citizens...

Item #691740

February 20, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1874 



* Chang and Eng Bunker

* Official autopsy report




The front page has: "New Mexico - Pueblo Indians Declared to Be Citizens--Outlaws In Lincoln County".

The Lincoln County War would take more prominence in a few years, with Billy the Kid being one involved. Following this is; "The Subjection of Women--They Refuse to Pay Taxes" because w... See More  

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691739

Hang those who sell whisky to Indians...

Item #691739

February 05, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 5, 1874



* General William S. Harney

* American Indian Wars




The top of page 5 has an article: "WASHINGTON NOTES" "Gen. Harney On Indians - He Suggests Hanging Or Shooting Sellers of Whisky to Savages--Army Officers More Efficient in Managing Them".

Eight pages, light toning at the margins, four binding holes near the spine affect unrelated text, nic... See More  

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691738

Troubles between coal miners and mine owners...

Item #691738

January 18, 1874

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 18, 1874  The front page has nearly an entire column taken up with: "The Coal Miners" "Meeting at Wilkes Barre, Penna.--The Operators Refuse to Grant an Advance of Wages". This is a lengthy report on the growing conflicts between the miners and the mine owners. It would come to more of a head a few years later with the Mollie Maguire's.

Eight page... See More  

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691694

1869 Gettysburg reunion... 6th anniversary...

Item #691694

August 27, 1869

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 27, 1869



* Battle of Gettysburg reunion

* 6th anniversary celebration

* Soldiers' National Monument dedicated




Page 5 has a small one column heading: "The Gettysburg Reunion" with subhead. (see)

Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.

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691686

Quaint religous newspaper from Boston...

Item #691686

April 21, 1877

THE MYRTLE, Boston, Massachusetts, April 21, 1877



* Published by "Universalist Publishing House"



Illustrations throughout this little newspaper which has a religious theme. Published by the "Universalist Publishing House". A decorative and ornate masthead.

Measures approximately 9 by 7 inches and contains 8 pages. Nice condition.... See More  

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691669

Henry W. Howgate disappears... Arctic explorer...

Item #691669

April 15, 1882

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, April 15, 1882



* Henry W. Howgate

* Polar explorer




This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has one column headings: "HUNTING HOWGATE" "The Washington Police Completely at Sea" "Regarding the Whereabouts of the Escaped Captain" and more.

Complete,... See More  

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691641

John Wesley Hardin did the shooting...

Item #691641

November 19, 1875

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 19, 1875 



* John Wesley Hardin shootout



The front page has a rather brief yet notable report headed: "Two Men Murdered In Texas" which notes in part: "...party of five men entered Ryan's saloon & killed Reuben Brown, city marshal... a member of the Sutton party. His body was riddled with balls...Brown was the man who arrested Taylor for th... See More  

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691626

In honor of Lincoln's first birthday since his assassination...

Item #691626

February 13, 1866

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 13, 1866 



* President Abraham Lincoln

* 1st birthday since assassination

* George Bancroft memorial oration




The top of the front page has column heads: "LINCOLN" "The Martyr President" "Oration By George Bancroft" "The Flags on the Public Buildings at Half Mast" and more, with very lengthy text. This was in honor of the firs... See More  

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691580

1871 Tragedy in Havana, Cuba...

Item #691580

December 04, 1871

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 4, 1871



* Tragedy in Havana, Cuba

* Medical students - executions

* Mob rule - riots - arrests - imprisoned

* Tomb of loyalist hero Gonzalo Castañón




The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "THE HAVANA TRAGEDY" Results of Students' Freaks in the Local Cemetery" "How the Death Sentence was Proclaimed and ... See More  

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691558

1867 Kidder fight massacre...

Item #691558

July 15, 1867

NEW YORK HERALD, July 15, 1867



* Kidder Fight (Massacre) - Kansas

* General George Armstrong Custer

* Pawnee Killer - Cheyenne Sioux Indians




Page 6 has an article headed: "The Indian War" and more. The text takes up over 2 full columns.

Complete with 8 pages, irregular along the spine, nice condition.

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691533

1880 Bloody Benders arrested...

Item #691533

August 03, 1880

ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 3, 1880



* Bloody Benders captured

* Kansas serial killers




Page 5 has a small one column heading: "The Benders" (see)

Complete with 10 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.

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691405

Supporting Grover Cleveland for President...

Item #691405

September 25, 1884

THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25, 1884  The top of the first column has an illustrated campaign notice supporting the "Democratic Natn'l Ticket" showing Grover Cleveland and Thomas Hendricks.

Eight pages, great condition.

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691404

Grover Cleveland wins the Presidency...

Item #691404

November 10, 1892

NEWBURYPORT EVENING HERALD, Massachusetts, Nov. 10, 1892  



* President Grover Cleveland

* Presidential election victory




The top of a front page column has heads: "THE ELECTION" "Grover Cleveland Will Be Next President" "Republican & Democratic Reports From Headquarters" "Figures From Many Western States Are Still Incomplete".

Four pages, som... See More  

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691402

President Grant's state-of-the-union address...

Item #691402

December 09, 1876

CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1876 



* President Ulysses S. Grant

* State of the Union Address




Almost all of page 3 is taken up with the: "President's Message" which is the state-of-the-union address, signed in type at its conclusion: U.S. Grant.

The lengthy report has many subheads, addressing various issues of the year 1876. There is reference to the Custer Mas... See More  

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691401

Benjamin Harrison wins the Presidency...

Item #691401

November 07, 1888

THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Nov. 7, 1888  The first column of the front page has nice heads on the election of Benjamin Harrison as President: "HARRISON ! " "Protection Apparently Victorious in Every Northern State Except Two" "New Jersey Probably Democratic" "New York & Connecticut Practically Conceded to the Republican" and more.

Eight pages, rejoin... See More  

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691399

Garfield wins the Presidency...

Item #691399

November 04, 1880

CHRONICLE & NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4, 1880



* President James A. Garfield

* Election victory (1st report)




 The top of the front page has column heads on the Presidential election: "VICTORIOUS GARFIELD ! " "A Decision that Cannot be Set Aside" "Electoral Votes Backed by Great Majorities" "The Next Congress Surely Republican" with m... See More  

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691398

Women's temperance crusade of 1874...

Item #691398

February 21, 1874

INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL, Indiana, Feb. 21, 1874  



* Women and the Temperance movement

* Woman's Christian Temperance Union

* Anti-alcohol crusade in Ohio




The top of the front page has a great & very lengthy report concerning the Woman's Crusade against alcohol in Ohio, a notable event with much web coverage: "The Conquering Crusade - Women War Notes". The article t... See More  

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691385

Early San Diego... Susan B. Anthony...

Item #691385

June 20, 1873

THE WORLD, San Diego, California, June 20, 1873  



* Susan B. Anthony found guilty of voting

* Women's suffrage - Woman's rights advocate




A very early issue from this famous Southern California city. The population was just 2,300 at the time.

Various local reports, but also a page 2 item: "Susan B. Anthony Convicted--Jury Not Yet Agreed in Case of Inspectors", on her ... See More  

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691384

James Garfield is elected President...

Item #691384

November 03, 1880

CHRONICLE & NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Nov. 3, 1880



* General James A. Garfield

* Presidential election win (1st report)




 The front page haw a treat stack of first column headlines taking over three-quarters of the column, including: "OVERWHELMING!" "The Greatest Political Battle!" "The Grandest Republican Victory" "GARFIELD VINDICATED" &... See More  

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691382

Death of President Garfield...

Item #691382

September 22, 1881

THE ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, Sept. 22, 1881  



* James A. Garfield assassination

* First report of his death




Pages 2 and 3 have all columns in black mourning rules for the death of President Garfield. The top of a page 2 column has heads: "DEAD ! " "The President Nor More!" "The Dead Messenger Comes Suddenly" "The Sad Particulars... See More  

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691370

Death of President Ulysses S. Grant...

Item #691370

July 24, 1885

DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, July 24, 1885  



* General Ulysses S. Grant death w/ portrait print



The entire front page--and continuing on page 4--is great coverage of the death of President Ulysses S. Grant. All columns on all 8 pages have black mourning rules.

The front page begins with a print of him, and heads: "CONQUERED!" "The King of 'Terrors Wins the Wag... See More  

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