Daniel Sickles
Daniel Sickles
The Daniel Sickles trial...
Item #571275
April 16, 1859
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 16, 1859
* Daniel Sickles murder trial
* Philip Barton Key
* Prints
This issue has much coverage of the historic Daniel Sickles trial. This was the first use of a plea of temporary insanity by a criminal defendant making this a noteworthy case in American legal history.
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The Daniel Sickles trial...
Item #595091
April 18, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, a trio of consecutive issues dated April 18, 19 & 20, 1859
* Daniel sickles murder trial
* Philip Barton Key
The first use of a plea of temporary insanity by a criminal defendant made the Daniel Sickles case noteworthy in American legal history.
Daniel Sickles' murder of Philip Barton Key was the kind of crime that piqued the interest of many, captivating ... See More
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The Daniel Sickles trial...
Item #596754
April 18, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, a set of four nearly consecutive issues dated April 5, 6, 8 & 9, 1859. The first use of a plea of temporary insanity by a criminal defendant made the Daniel Sickles case noteworthy in American legal history.
Daniel Sickles' murder of Philip Barton Key was the kind of crime that piqued the interest of many, captivating the nation's press. Not even the most hig... See More
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The Daniel Sickles trial...
Item #592551
April 21, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, a trio of consecutive issues dated April 21, 22 & 23, 1859. The first use of a plea of temporary insanity by a criminal defendant made the Daniel Sickles case noteworthy in American legal history.
Daniel Sickles' murder of Philip Barton Key was the kind of crime that piqued the interest of many, captivating the nation's press. Not even the most high-browed Vi... See More
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The Daniel Sickles trial...
Item #633508
April 21, 1859
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., a trio of issues April 21, 23, and 26, 1859
* Daniel Sickles trial
* Philip Barton Key murder
The first use of a plea of temporary insanity by a criminal defendant made the Daniel Sickles case noteworthy in American legal history.
Daniel Sickles' murder of Philip Barton Key was the kind of crime that piqued the interest of many, captivati... See More
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The Daniel Sickles trial...
Item #571858
April 21, 1859
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., a trio of issues April 21, 23, and 26, 1859
* (3) Daniel Sickles murder trial issues
* Philip Barton Key love triangle
The first use of a plea of temporary insanity by a criminal defendant made the Daniel Sickles case noteworthy in American legal history.
Daniel Sickles' murder of Philip Barton Key was the kind of crime that piqued the in... See More
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The Daniel Sickles trial...
Item #587585
April 22, 1859
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE & TIMES, a trio of issues dated April 22 (Tribune), 26 & April 7 (Times), 1859. The first use of a plea of temporary insanity by a criminal defendant made the Daniel Sickles case noteworthy in American legal history.
Daniel Sickles' murder of Philip Barton Key was the kind of crime that piqued the interest of many, captivating the nation's press. Not eve... See More
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1859 Daniel Sickles Murder & Adultry Trial...
Item #203387
April 23, 1859
DOLLAR WEEKLY MIRROR, Manchester NH, April 23, 1859 A front page report headed: " Sickles Trial" discusses the possible suppression of a publication with Mrs. Sickles confession for the sake of the Sickles child, and the argument concerning the admissibility of evidence of adultery.
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The Daniel Sickles trial...
Item #577398
April 25, 1859
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, a trio of issues dated April 5, 15 & 25, 1859.
* Daniel Sickles murder trial
* Philip Barton Key
The first use of a plea of temporary insanity by a criminal defendant made the Daniel Sickles case noteworthy in American legal history.
Daniel Sickles' murder of Philip Barton Key was the kind of crime that piqued the interest of many, captivating the natio... See More
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Sickles is found not guilty...
Item #221368
April 27, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 27, 1859.
* Daniel Sickles not guilty of murder
* Philip Barton Key
* 1st report
The front page is entirely taken up with reports on:
* "The Sickles Tragedy" and its final verdict, it being: "Verdict Of Not Guilty". This was the trial of Congressman Daniel Sickles for the murder of Philip Barton Key, son of Francis Scott Key.
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* Daniel Sickles not guilty of murder
* Philip Barton Key
* 1st report
The front page is entirely taken up with reports on:
* "The Sickles Tragedy" and its final verdict, it being: "Verdict Of Not Guilty". This was the trial of Congressman Daniel Sickles for the murder of Philip Barton Key, son of Francis Scott Key.
It
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Daniel Sickles acquitted of murder.... Mormon troubles...
Item #720123
April 27, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, April 27, 1859 Page 2 has the latest on the sensational trial of Daniel Sickles, the murderer of Philip Barton Key (son of Francis Scott Key).
Column has include: " THE WASHINGTON TRAGEDY" "Trial of Daniel E. Sickles for Killing Philip Barton Key" "Argument of Mr. Ould for the Prosecution and Judge Crawfords Address" "The Ca
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Column has include: " THE WASHINGTON TRAGEDY" "Trial of Daniel E. Sickles for Killing Philip Barton Key" "Argument of Mr. Ould for the Prosecution and Judge Crawfords Address" "The Ca
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The Daniel Sickles case, with the verdict...
Item #605346
April 27, 1859
SUPPLEMENT TO THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 27, 1859 This four page "Supplement" issue is almost entirely taken up with very detailed reports on: "The Sickles Trial" "Arguments & Speeches on Both Sides" "Verbatim Reports of the Addresses of Mr. Carlisle for the Prosecution & Mr. Stanton & Mr. Brady for the Defence" "The Prayers For Instruc... See More
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Daniel Sickles Acquitted of murder....
Item #219308
April 27, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, with reports about the sensational trial of Daniel Sickles, the murderer of Philip Barton Key (son of Francis Scott Key). In good condition, April 27, 1859.
* Daniel Sickles acquitted of murdering Philip Barton Key
Pg. 2 has: The Washington Tragedy Trial of Daniel E. Sickles for Killing Philip Barton Key Argument of Mr. Ould for the Prosecution and Judge Crawfo
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* Daniel Sickles acquitted of murdering Philip Barton Key
Pg. 2 has: The Washington Tragedy Trial of Daniel E. Sickles for Killing Philip Barton Key Argument of Mr. Ould for the Prosecution and Judge Crawfo
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Daniel Sickles verdict...
Item #575061
April 28, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1859
* Daniel Sickles murder trial verdict
* Philip Barton Key
Page 4 has over a full column editorial headed: "The Acquittal of Mr. Sickles", which is concerning the controversial Daniel Sickles trial for the murder of Philip Barton Key, and was historic for being the first use of the temporarily insanity plea. The editorial begins: "The ... See More
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On the Daniel Sickles verdict...
Item #636702
April 28, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 28, 1859
* Daniel Edgar Sickles trial verdict
* Philip Barton Key murder
Page 6 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Comments On The Trial of Daniel E. Sickles" concerning his the controversial trial for the murder of Philip Barton Key, and was historic for being the first use of the temporarily insanity plea. One of the comments begins: "Whate... See More
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On the Daniel Sickles verdict...
Item #576316
April 28, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 28, 1859
* Daniel Sickles murder trial verdict
* Philip Barton Key
Page 6 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Comments On The Trial of Daniel E.Sickles" concerning his the controversial trial for the murder of Philip Barton Key, and was historic for being the first use of the temporarily insanity plea. One of the comments begins: "Whatever may be al... See More
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Daniel Sickles verdict...
Item #633609
April 28, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1859
* Daniel Edgar Sickles trial verdict
* Philip Barton Key murder
Page 4 has over a full column editorial headed: "The Acquittal of Mr. Sickles", which is concerning the controversial Daniel Sickles trial for the murder of Philip Barton Key, and was historic for being the first use of the temporarily insanity plea. The editorial begins: "The... See More
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Daniel Sickles found 'not guilty'...
Item #712576
May 03, 1859
THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Ohio, May 3, 1859 Page 3 has over half a column taken up with: "Sickles Acquitted".
This is the case of Daniel Sickles & Philip Barton Key, son of Francis Scott Key.
Sickles was involved in several scandals, most notably the Feb. 27, 1859 homicide of his wife's lover, U.S. Attorney Philip Barton Key whom Sickles gunned down in broad daylight in Laf... See More
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Trial of Daniel Sickles... Dickens "The Tale of Two Cities"...
Item #172256
May 07, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 7, 1859 Includes the story "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens beginning on the first page. The front page also includes a small illustration of "The Figures of a Horse and Rider Came Slowly Through the Eddying Mist." Inside includes nine small illustrations pertaining to "Ye Pictorial Historie of Abner Howe's Journ... See More
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Sickles makes history with 'temporary insanity...
Item #706991
May 26, 1859
THE NORWALK EXPERIMENT, Ohio, April 26, 1859 Among the articles: "The Sickles Case - Letter from Touchstone". Daniel Sickles was an American politician, soldier, and diplomat. He was involved in a number of scandals, most notably the 1859 homicide of his wife's lover, U.S. Attorney Philip Barton Key II, whom Sickles gunned down in broad daylight in across the street from the Wh... See More
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The Daniel Sickles trial... Kansas & the slavery question...
Item #718295
July 19, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, July 19, 1859 Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy & detailed report: "The Sickles Case - The Last Phase of Public Opinion".
The Daniel Sickles trial was the first time that a defense of "temporary insanity" was used in American law, and it was one of the most controversial trials of the 19th century.
Page 4 has an arti... See More
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The Daniel Sickles trial... Kansas & the slavery question...
Item #616904
July 19, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, July 19, 1859 Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy & detailed report: "The Sickles Case - The Last Phase of Public Opinion".
The Daniel Sickles trial was the first time that a defense of "temporary insanity" was used in American law, and it was one of the most controversial trials of the 19th century.
Page 4 has an arti... See More
The Daniel Sickles trial... Kansas & the slavery question...
Item #721501
July 19, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, July 19, 1859 Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy & detailed report: "The Sickles Case - The Last Phase of Public Opinion".
The Daniel Sickles trial was the first time that a defense of "temporary insanity" was used in American law, and it was one of the most controversial trials of the 19th century.
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Daniel Sickles....
Item #219307
July 20, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, with reports about the sensational trial of Daniel Sickles, the murderer of Philip Barton Key (son of Francis Scott Key). In good condition, July 20, 1859.
* Daniel Sickles letter in 1859
* Post murder trial
The front page has: Letter from the Hon. Daniel E. Sickles. To The Editor Of The Herald. Letter has much to do with his reconciliation with his wife
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* Daniel Sickles letter in 1859
* Post murder trial
The front page has: Letter from the Hon. Daniel E. Sickles. To The Editor Of The Herald. Letter has much to do with his reconciliation with his wife
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Daniel Sickles letter... Battle of Solferino...
Item #172280
July 30, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 30, 1859 The front page features a half page illustration of "The Late Prince Metternich" with an accompanying article. Inside contains a full page map of "The Seat of War in Italy, Showing the Famous Austrian Quadrilateral." The continuation of "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens. Two half page illustrations of "Th... See More
The Mormon murders... "Mormon & English Polygamists...
Item #708513
December 23, 1871
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 23, 1871 Page 4 has over a column dedicated to: "THE MORMON MURDERS. - THE ASSASSINATION OF DR. ROBINSON IN 1866", which provides considerable details regarding the murder and related initial "shame investigation" surrounding the murder of Dr. J. K. Robinson. Another Mormon-related article is found on page six: "MORMON AND ENGLISH POLYGAMISTS&q... See More
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