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Louis Bleriot flew across the English Channel....
Item #177531
July 31, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 31, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Who Flew Across the English Channel."
This issue has articles of "Mountain-Climbing by Balloon" by Joseph K. Hutchinson; "The World Mechanism of the Wheat" by Herbert N. Casson and there is a photo of "A Transplanted... See More
Mr. August Belmont.... Polo... James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177529
July 17, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 17, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "The Old Guard" by Hy. S. Watson.
This issue has a photo spread of "Celebrities Do Honor to Champlain"; "A Triumph for American Sport"; "The Winning of the American Polo Cup in England"; and there is "A Recent Portrait of Mr. August Belmont.&qu... See More
Nocturnal baseball....
Item #177367
July 10, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 10, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Disturbers of Traffic" by G. J. Perrett.
This issue has a photo spread of "The Senate Studies the Problem of Flight"; "Cincinnati's Novel Attempt at Nocturnal Baseball"; "A Prisoner of Science"; "The United States Open Golf Championship at Englew... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177528
July 03, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "A Notable Dramatic Event--The Maid of Orleans...Miss Maude Adams in the role of Joan of Arc."
This issue has a photo spread of "Two Prophets Not Without Honor"; "The Winning Car in Indiana's Automobile Road Race"; "The No... See More
1909 Elsie Sigel murder case... NYC Chinatown...
Item #678039
July 02, 1909
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1909
* Elsie Sigel murder case
* Franz Sigel granddaughter
* New York Chinatown
* "William" Leon Ling
The top of the front page has a two column illustration headed: "The 'Infernal' Question" with subheads. (see) Although Galveston was the main focus in this report, this was to become to be known as the "Velasco Hurr... See More
Julia Ward Howe....
Item #177524
June 05, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 5, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "Julia Ward Howe at Ninety", the author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic".
This issue has a photo spread of "New Jersey's Amateur Race Meet." There is an illustration of "A Notable Portrait in Water-Color" and ther... See More
The "Conqueror" falls one mile in balloon race....
Item #177523
May 22, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 22, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "Race-Track Betting According to Law."
This issue has photos and an article on "Falling a Mile through Space" by Edward Wesley Potter. There are photos of "The American Polo Team Which Will Play in England for the International Cup.&quo... See More
Mark Twain ad....
Item #177520
May 01, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 1, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Who Raised the Price of Bread."
This issue has a photo of "A Star in the Making" which is of Miss Helen Ware, and there is an article of called "How Canada Started the Marathon Craze" by William Hemmingway. There are also i... See More
Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson... The Wright Brothers...
Item #177517
April 10, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 10, 1909 The most noteworthy page is found towards the back of the issue: "Play Ball", which includes 16 photos of players including Cy Young, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson. Yet another photo is of a group of people helping the Wright Brothers get ready for a flight.
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Mr. Harriman'... See More
Ernest Shackleton's Nimrod Expedition... Much on the Pacific Northwest...
Item #177516
April 03, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 3, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue called "Pacific-Northwest Number". The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Bird's-Eye View of the Alaska-Yukon- Pacific Exposition at Seattle."
However, perhaps the most notable article is: "Farthest South", which is of explorer Ernest H. Shackleton's record... See More
Diner by Yale for President Taft....
Item #177515
March 27, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "Yale Dines Her First President."
This issue has a page of "A Spanish Painter of Human Types" by Ignacio Zuloaga. There are two pages of "The Feminine Cabinet" which include a photo and a small article on each woman included. Th... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177002
March 20, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 20, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has an illustration of "'Hurry Up! Prosperity Express Almost Due!' " by W. A. Rogers.
This issue has a photo of "The First Session of President Taft's Cabinet" and an illustration of "Elinor Macartney Lane. There is also an article with... See More
The Newly declared President Taft....
Item #177343
March 13, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 13, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "President Taft Reviewing the Inaugural Parade."
This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft Rides into Office on a Blizzard"; "Washington Greets the New President" and "A New Portrait of Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay." There is also... See More
Niagara Falls in Ice....
Item #177339
February 27, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 27, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Around the World and Home Again" by L. A. Shafer.
This issue has photos of "Niagara's Might Chained in Ice" and a double page illustration of "The Grub Ride" by Frank Craig. There is also an illustration of "... See More
Mr. Taft in Panama.... A Capable Humorist by Mark Twain...
Item #177338
February 20, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 20, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "February 22, 1732" by A. D. Blashfield which is referencing the birth of George Washington.
This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft at Panama"; "Our Wonderful Country" and there is an article with illustrations of "The Discovery of the Soul" by Victor
Remembering Abraham Lincoln....
Item #177220
February 13, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 13, 1909 The color cover of Abraham Lincoln (by Stanton Palmer) is not included. However, all other Lincoln related coverage (prints and text), as shown in the images, are present - including the standard cover with which includes Abraham Lincoln.
This issue has photos and an article of "Lincoln's Last Hours" and an illustration of... See More
The "Florida"/ "Republic" ship crash....
Item #177359
February 06, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 6, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Old "Maine" and the New in Havana Harbor."
This issue has photos and an article of "The Latest Drama of the Sea." There is a double page illustration of "In 1902 - Still At It" and a full page illustration
... See More
This issue has photos and an article of "The Latest Drama of the Sea." There is a double page illustration of "In 1902 - Still At It" and a full page illustration
The Earthquake in Messina.... W.A. Rogers print... Mark Twain...
Item #177358
January 30, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has an illustration of "A Solid Man on a Solid Foundation" by W. A. Rogers.
This issue has photos of "Counting the Cost of Messina's Tragedy" and "In the Awful Quiet of Sicily's Awakening." There is a piece of writing by Mark Tw... See More
The Earthquake in Italy.... James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177353
January 16, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 16, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue with an illustration. The front page of this issue has a photo of "Italy's Grisly Task."
This issue has photos of "Amid the Ruins That Roused the Pity of the World"; "Italy's Tragedy of the Centuries" and there is an illustration of " 'It's A Girl... See More
Mary Anderson....
Item #177022
January 09, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 9, 1909 The front page has a photo captioned: "Where Many Thousands Perished."
Also present are: "Europe's Appalling Calamity"; "The Tragedy on the Mediterranean"; "Mary Anderson, That Was"; and there are illustrations of "The Senatorial Hall of Fame" by Kemble and a double page photo spread of &q... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177348
December 26, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "An Author of the Old School". This issue has photos of "Laying the Corner-Stone of the New Theatre"; "The Man Who Knows What All the World is Doing"; "An Aeroplane with Wings Like a Bird's" and an illustration of "By a Painter of Fair Women." The... See More
Voting for Taft and Chanler.... W.A. Rogers...
Item #177512
October 31, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 31, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Be Thou a Spirit of Health, or Goblin Damn'd, Thou Com'st in Such a Questionable Shape...' "
This issue has photos of "How to Vote for Taft and Chanler"; "A Great American Automobile Victory"; "Michigan&
... See More
This issue has photos of "How to Vote for Taft and Chanler"; "A Great American Automobile Victory"; "Michigan&
Presidental Candidates in the West.... W.A. Rogers...
Item #177511
October 24, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 24, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Somewhat Obscured, But Still Visible."
This issue has photos of "A House that was Built in a Day"; "With the Candidates in the West"; "A Glance Across the Footlights" and "The Coming Alaska-Yukon Expositio
... See More
This issue has photos of "A House that was Built in a Day"; "With the Candidates in the West"; "A Glance Across the Footlights" and "The Coming Alaska-Yukon Expositio
The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played ~ Chicago Cubs and New York Giants...
Item #177012
October 17, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 17, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Giddap, Bill!' "
This issue has photos of "The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played" between Chicago Cubs and New York Giants on October 8, 1908; "Pittsburgh Celebrates its Hundred-and-Fiftieth Birthday"; "The Socialist Pr
... See More
This issue has photos of "The Greatest Ball Game Ever Played" between Chicago Cubs and New York Giants on October 8, 1908; "Pittsburgh Celebrates its Hundred-and-Fiftieth Birthday"; "The Socialist Pr
W.A. Rogers... Baseball in 1908...
Item #177014
October 10, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 10, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "T. R. 'Our Candidate is the Strongest Man I Know'--He Needs to Be."
This issue has a photo of "The Pope's Ecclesiastical Jubilee"; photos of "The American Fleet at the Antipodes"; "In the Trail of the Adirondack Forest Fires&... See More
Wright Brothers Aeroplane Crash.... W.A. Rogers....
Item #177186
September 26, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 26, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Lovers Once, But Strangers Now."
This issue has photos of "The Fatal Fall of the Wright Aeroplane"; "The Candidates for the Governorship of New York"; "The Amateur Golf Championship of 1908"; "Presidential Ca
... See More
Past Work of Thomas Nast ~ Republican Elephant and Democratic Donkey...
W.A. Rogers... Wright Brothers Record...
Item #177015
September 19, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 19, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Special Inducements for a Revival of Business."
This issue has photos of "The Men Behind the Political Guns" and "Folk Dances by New York Schoolgirls." There is then an article of "The Origin of American Cartoon Symbols&quo
... See More
This issue has photos of "The Men Behind the Political Guns" and "Folk Dances by New York Schoolgirls." There is then an article of "The Origin of American Cartoon Symbols&quo
Asbury Park's Baby Parade....
Item #177016
September 12, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 12, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Bryan Will Carry New York' 'Hey?' "
This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft Goes Fishing--Not for Votes" and "The Olympians Visit the President." There is also an article with photos of "In Titania's Realm--
... See More
This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft Goes Fishing--Not for Votes" and "The Olympians Visit the President." There is also an article with photos of "In Titania's Realm--
Yachting...
Item #177508
August 22, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "A Campaign Contribution From the Carolinas."
This issue has an article and photos of "The Disaster in the North West" plus photos of "When Royalty Goes Yachting"; "The Winner of the New York to Paris Race"; "Studies in 'Ma... See More
Olympics in London....
Item #177507
August 15, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Which 'Opposition' Will You Have, Mr. Pulitzer?' "
This issue has photos of "Awarding the Olympic Prizes" which includes and photo of "Queen Alexandra presenting the Marathon Trophy to Hayes, the American Winner." The
... See More
This issue has photos of "Awarding the Olympic Prizes" which includes and photo of "Queen Alexandra presenting the Marathon Trophy to Hayes, the American Winner." The
Very displayable color cover...
Item #655984
August 12, 1908
PIKE'S PEAK DAILY NEWS, dated inside: August 12, 1908 The primary feature of this issue is the great color cover showing a woman looking at the distant view of Pike's Peak, with the train in the foreground. Very much a tourist-themed publication as there is a lengthy list of names of: "Arrivals on Pike's Peak" and a wealth of hotel & other travel-related advertiseme... See More
Mr. Taft's Nomination....
Item #177506
August 08, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 8, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Marse Henry's Reward."
Photos in this issue include "The New Theatre and its Managers"; Notifying Mr. Taft of his Nomination for the Presidency"; Farman's Aeroplane in Flight at Brighton Beach"; "Independence and Prohib
... See More
Photos in this issue include "The New Theatre and its Managers"; Notifying Mr. Taft of his Nomination for the Presidency"; Farman's Aeroplane in Flight at Brighton Beach"; "Independence and Prohib
The Olympics in London....
Item #177505
August 01, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Get Out of the Way? I Guess Not!' " There are photos of "America First at Olympia" and American Laurels at Olympia." There is then a photo of "The Republican Battle Front" which is a photo of George R. Sheldon, William H. Taft, Frank R. ... See More
Dickinson College...
Item #177500
June 20, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1908 The front page of this issue reads: "Africa: April 1 1909 - 'Delighted'". Additional inside photos regard the 125th anniversary of Dickinson's College in Carlisle Pennsylvania, as well as plans for the new NY City Municipal Building. A double page center fold is titled: "A Post-Graduate Course" (see phot... See More
The Coal Industry...
Item #177501
June 13, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 13, 1908 The front page of this issue reads: "Uncle Sam - 'Bill, You'd Look So Much Better in Your Own Clothes'". Additional inside photos regard the US Railroad and the coal industry. A double page center fold is titled: "The Bivouac Before Chicago" (see photos). Other advertisements of the day are i... See More
Governors and Guests and White House Conference...
Item #177498
May 30, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "The Prodigal Returns from Brownsville" by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there is are photos of "Governors and Distinguished Guests at the White House Conference"; San Francisco's Welcome to the Fleet"; a double pg. illustration of "Cross-Country Run of the Fav... See More
1908 Woman serial killer Belle Gunness...
Item #724785
May 06, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 6, 1908
* "Lonely Hearts" Woman killer Belle Gunness
* La Porte, Indiana murder farm discovery
The top of the front page has a 3 1/2 column headline: "GHASTLY Evidence Found Of Wholesale MURDER" with subhead. (see images). Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues th... See More
Item #177493
April 25, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 25, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "Quoth The Parrot: 'Evermore!' " by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there are photos of "Behind the Guns in Magdalena Bay"; "Spring Cleaning in the Alps"; "The Ways of Some of Our Foreign Relatives"; "Man's Best Friend in the Desert"... See More
Palm Beach Motor-Boat Carnival....
Item #177492
April 18, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1908
Bombing in Union Square.... Ghost town mining towns of Nevada...
Item #177491
April 11, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1908 (color wrapper not included)
King Carlos of Portugal murdered....
Item #177486
March 07, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "Butting In" by W. A.. Rogers. There is a small article with several photos of "The Tribulations of the Suffragettes" and an illustration of "Moles of Manhattan" which was drawn by G. W. Peters. Also included in this issue is a small photo of "The Final Act of Por... See More
Item #177484
February 22, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "Piling It On" by W. A.. Rogers. There is an article with photos of " 'Crossing the Line With the Fleet" by Robert Dunn. There are illustrations of "Gentlemen of Leisure" by George Wright; a double pg. of "Save Us From our Friends!" by ... See More
The Tunis Monorail System...
Item #606560
February 15, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 15, 1908
* Early monorail system
The front page features a full page illustration: "The Tunis Monorail System", plus a small inset shows the motors mounted of each side of the driving wheels with an inside report: "The Tunis Monorail System." Inside the issue is: Magnetic Survey on the Pacific Ocean"; "An American Road Tra... See More
Harry Thaw... Stanford White murder...
Item #675744
February 01, 1908
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., February 1, 1908
* 1st successful use of insanity plea in court
* Harry Thaw - Stanford White murder trial
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Harry K. Thaw Acquitted Today Of Murder Of Stanford White" with subheads. (see)
Ten pages, light toning, piece torn away at the bottom right corner which causes a little text loss t... See More
Ashokan Reservoir Floods....
Item #177478
January 11, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 11, 1908 There is a front page illustration, "The Peerless Leader" by W. A. Rogers. There is an article of "Submerging Eight Villages in a Drinking Fountain" by William Inglis with drawings by Vernon Howe Bailey including a full page drawing of "Ashokan Reservoir Which Effaces Eight Villages." Also, there is a double page i... See More
Admiral Evan's Flag-Ship....
Item #177476
December 28, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "A Modest Request" by W. A.. Rogers. There are photos of "The First of the Peace Doves Takes Flight"; double page photo spread of "Awaiting the Admiral's Signal at Hampton Roads"; "The Mine Catastrophe in West Virginia"; an illustration of "Wher... See More
The committe of the New York Clearing House....
Item #177473
December 07, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 7, 1907
Rear-Admiral Evans....
Item #177472
November 30, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1907
Ballooning.... Wall Street Banking Panic...
Item #177469
November 09, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 9, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "The Man Who Rocked the Boat" by W. A. Rogers. There are photos of "Wall Street During the Banking Panic"; "Ballooning for Records"; "The 'Valise Cabinet' " and "New York's New $3,000,000 Parkway." Also, there are illustrations such a... See More
Many automobile ads of the day....
Item #177468
November 02, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1907
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