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Wreck of the Atlantic... Famous frontier scouts appearing on stage...
Item #562448
April 05, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 5, 1873 The top of the ftpg. has a report on the sinking of the steamship Atlantic with heads: "THE WRECKED STEAMER" "One Hundred & Sixty Bodies Washed Up--Mother and Child--Inhuman Stowaways" with the coverage taking three columns.
Page 11 has an interesting advertisement for "Niblo's Garden" at which are appearing: &... See More
Famous frontier scouts appearing on stage...
Item #564942
April 06, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 6, 1873
* Buffalo Bill & Texas Jack
* Famous frontier scouts appearing on stage
Full front page reporting on the recent wreck of the RMS Atlantic with headlines: "THE WRECKED ATLANTIC" and more. Loads of text. Too much to photograph.
Page 7 has an interesting advertisement for "Niblo's Garden" at which are a... See More
Steamship Atlantic disaster in 1873....
Item #223154
April 06, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, April 6, 1873 Front page has: "THE WRECKED ATLANTIC," " Personal Narratives--The Hatches Battened Down on Women and Children--Inhuman Conduct of the Crew". This famous ocean steamer crashed upon a rock about fifty yards from Meagher's Island, Halifax, Nova Scotia, on April 1. It was one of the most disastrous wrecks on the N
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Steamship Atlantic disaster in 1873....
Item #564239
April 06, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 6, 1873
* Steamship RMS Atlantic disaster
* White Star Line
Front page has: "THE WRECKED ATLANTIC," " Personal Narratives--The Hatches Battened Down on Women and Children--Inhuman Conduct of the Crew". This famous ocean steamer crashed upon a rock about fifty yards from Meagher's Island, Halifax, Nova Scotia, on April 1. It was one of the
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* Steamship RMS Atlantic disaster
* White Star Line
Front page has: "THE WRECKED ATLANTIC," " Personal Narratives--The Hatches Battened Down on Women and Children--Inhuman Conduct of the Crew". This famous ocean steamer crashed upon a rock about fifty yards from Meagher's Island, Halifax, Nova Scotia, on April 1. It was one of the
On the sinking of the ship "Atlantic"... Buffalo Bill in the theater...
Item #642881
April 07, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1873
* Wreck of the steamship RMS Atlantic
* William "Buffalo Bill" Cody ad
The steamship "Atlantic" was a transatlantic ship which sank on April 1 off the coast of Nova Scotia, at the time the deadliest American maritime disaster with 535 people dead. Almost the entire front page is taken up with reports on the disaster, headed: "The ... See More
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
Famous frontier scouts appearing on stage...
Item #557379
April 11, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 11, 1873
* Buffalo Bill & Texas Jack
* Famous frontier scouts appearing on stage
Front page has: "The Hostile Indians" "The Murder of Surveyors Retaliation for the Killing of Indians" (see).
Page 7 has an interesting advertisement for "Niblo's Garden" at which are appearing: "Hon. W. F. Cody...the... See More
The wreck of the ship "Atlantic"... Brigham Young & the railroads...
Item #599694
April 12, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1873
* RMS Atlantic wreck
* Brigham Young
The front page has: "THE ATLANTIC" "Valuables Found on the Bodies of Victims, and Now in the Hands of Magistrates", as well as: "Utah" "Brigham Young Going to Arizona--A Cook Shot by a Desperado" beginning: "It is known that Brigham Young will resign the Presidency of ... See More
The Modoc Indian War...
Item #678651
April 23, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1873
* Modoc Indian War
* Lava Beds - Captain Jack
* Second Battle of the Stronghold
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE HOSTILE INDIANS" with smaller subheads. Text takes up about 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day throughout. Twelve pages, nice condition.... See More
The Modoc Indian War...
Item #599128
April 24, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, April 24 , 1873
* Modocs - Captain Jack
The top of the front page has: "The Savages" "Situation in the Lava Beds--Feeling Among the Adjacent Tribes--Massacres in Arkansas and Wyoming" mostly concerning the Modoc Indian War.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Across the Rocky Mountains...
Item #621313
April 26, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, April 26, 1873 The front page has an article: "Overland In March Across the Rocky Mountains--The Snow Sheds--Down the Pacific Slope and Up the Columbia River". A great & very detailed travelogue report taking nearly 3 columns carrying over to pg. 2.
Twelve pages, slightly irregular at the spine, good condition.
The Modoc Indian War...
Item #602471
April 30, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1873 The top of the first column has: "THE MODOCS" "Another Encounter in the Lava Beds--A Detachment Ambushed by Indians--23 Killed and 18 Wounded". This coverage takes over 2 columns.
Twelve pages, minor spine wear to the back leaf, nice condition.
Bloody Benders murders discovery...
Item #700727
May 09, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1873
* Bloody Benders
* Cherry Vale, Kansas
* Corpses discovered
The bottom of page 5 has a brief and somewhat discrete article headed: "A Ghastly Mystery in Kansas-Eight Bodies Found Under a House" (see image)
Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.
1873 Susan B. Anthony indictment...
Item #594452
June 22, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1873
* re. The Susan B. Anthony trial
The front page has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the last column: "The Case of Miss Susan B. Anthony--Prosecution Suspended"
which is a brief mention of her recent indictment for illegal voting.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condi... See More
Parents of U.S. Grant...
Item #173740
July 19, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 19, 1873 Front 1/2 page illustration of "The Neanderthal Man." Also, two smaller illustration of "Skull of Neanderthal Man" and "Schiller's Skull."; Two 1/2 page portraits of " The Hon. Noah Davis, Judge of the Supreme Court of New York" and "The Late Hiram Powers and His Wife, Florence, Italy."; 1/4 pa... See More
Many prints... Atlantic City beach...
Item #173752
August 30, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 30, 1873 (Supplement not included) This issue contains many prints, including: Full front page: "The First Love Letter"; Full page cartoon: "The Public School Question"; Full page: "The Newsboy's Picnic--Tumbling Into the Water"; Nice full page: "The Beach at Atlantic City"; 2/3 double page c... See More
The very beginning of the Financial Panic of 1873...
Item #672650
September 18, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 18, 1873. This issue has fine early coverage on what became known as the "Panic of 1873" - which was precipitated by the bankruptcy of the banking firm of Jay Cooke and Company.
There is an article on pg. five, "PANIC IN STOCKS - GREAT EXCITEMENT IN THE STREET YESTERDAY", which takes nearly a full column of text. Another somewhat related article appea... See More
Captain Jack & Modocs day of execution...
Item #594453
October 04, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1873
* Modoc Indians to be executed (day of)
* Captain Jack
The front page has one column headings: "The Modocs" and "Indians And Whites Gathered To Witness The Execution" which is coverage on the day that Captain Jack along with other Modoc Indians where to be executed.
Page 4 has: "The Indians In Texas",... See More
Chiefs Satanta & Big Tree released....
Item #606094
October 14, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1873
* Chiefs Satanta & Big Tree released
The front page has an article headed: "The Release Of Satanta And Big Tree" "The Negotiations With The Comanches At Fort Sill" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, very minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.
The Woman's Congress of 1873... suffrage...
Item #677572
October 17, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 17, 1873
* Women's suffrage
* Woman's Congress
* Mary Livermore & more
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "THE WOMAN'S CONGRESS" Text takes up almost a full column.
Complete with 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Woman's Rights... Emily Faithfull...
Item #606096
October 23, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1873
* Women's Rights
* Emily Faithfull
Page 5 has an article headed: "Woman's Rights In America" See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, very minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.
Indiana county seat war...
Item #696994
October 30, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1873
* Wayne County Seat War
* Centerville & Richmond Indiana
The front page has an article headed: "Mob Law In Indiana" with subhead. See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Murderer has an appointment to dine with the devil...
Item #609717
November 07, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 7, 1873 The front page has a very interesting report of a hanging: "The Execution of Wade - A Terrible Scene - Two Attempts to Hang Him - A Hardened Ruffian". The report notes in part: "...but the rope being too long, his feet struck squarely on the ground. In this position he remained, shouting, 'Oh Lord, have mercy!'...He was carried upon the sca... See More
KKK in 1873 Kentucky...
Item #666380
November 08, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1873 The bottom of the front page has an article headed: "KuKlux In Kentucky" See image for text here.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Virginius Affair... Cuba...
Item #700264
November 13, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1873
* Virginius Affair - executions
* Ten Years' War
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "CAPTURE OF THE VIRGINIUS" "Particulars Of the Chase And Seizure" "MASSACRE OF THE CREW" "Capt. Fr, The Seaman, And Others Shot On The 8th Inst." and more. Lengthy text. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title... See More
Paris Opera fire disaster....
Item #606176
November 22, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 22, 1873
* General Benjamin D. Pritchard
* Eyewitness account of Jefferson Davis capture
Page 5 has an article headed: "Jeff Davis' Disguise" "His Attempt To Escape Capture In A Woman's Dress--Statement Of Gen. Pritchard" See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice conditio... See More
Annexation of the West Bronx to NYC...
Item #616072
January 01, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 1, 1874
* West Bronx annexed - annexation
* New York City
Page 2 has an article headed: "The Annexed Westchester Towns" "The Police And Fire Organizations--Meeting Of The Two Commissions Yesterday" 1st report coverage on the annexation of the West Bronx to New York City. Nice to have in this venerable title
Other news of the day. Complete in ... See More
Molly Maguires?...
Item #600149
January 09, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1874
* Pottsville, Pennsylvania
* Prelude to Molly Maguires?
The front page has small one column headings: "THE COAL TRADE" "Action Of The Mining Districts" "Meeting of the Operators And Working Men's Committees At Pottsville Yesterday--A Proposition Submitted to eh Miners"
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor li... See More
Susan B. Anthony heads the national convention...
Item #691737
January 16, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 16, 1874 The front page has an article headed: "Woman Suffrage" "Meeting of the National Convention In Washington" which was presided over by Susan B. Anthony. There is also mention of Elizabeth Cady Stanton among other suffragists leaders.
There are several mentions of Susan B. Anthony in her role as leading the proceedings.
Eight pages, four bindi... See More
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
David Livingstone death.... African explorer...
Item #668061
January 27, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1874
* David Livingstone death
* African explorer (1st report)
The top of the front page has an article headed: "Latest New By Cable" "Death Of Dr. Livingstone" "He Dies In The Interior Of Africa--His Body Being Brought Home" (see)
Eight pages, light toning, some margin wear, partially loose at the spine, should be handled with ... See More
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
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
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
A proposed bill meant to "crush out" polygamy in the Utah Territory...
Item #691795
February 28, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1874
* Mormonism - polygamy ? - Mormons
The front page begins with a half-column article: "Execution of The Laws In Utah - A Bill Reported from the Committee on Territories--Severe Provisions Against the 'Peculiar Institution' ".
One bit near the beginning mentions: "...There would seem to be little more needed than this bill to crush o... See More
On Susan B. Anthony being allowed to vote...
Item #605288
March 02, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1874 Page 2 has: "A Woman Suffrage" "the Arrest of the Rochester Inspectors for Accepting Miss Anthony's Vote--Gen. Butler's Opinion" which concerns Susan B. Anthony voting at a Rochester election. It includes an encouraging note signed by General Benjamin Butler (see). Page 5 has: "The Temperance Meet5ing at Harry Hill's".
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Women and the temperance movement...
Item #605634
March 03, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1874 The front page has over two columns taken up with: "The Temperance Cause" with various subheads. Reports on the temperance movement are noted from New York, Columbus, Ohio; Camden, New Jersey; and Pittsburgh.
Eight pages, lightly toned, mostly loose at the spine, good condition. Should be handled carefully.
The outlaw Vasquez... The Temperance crusade...
Item #605635
March 04, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1874 The front page includes: "California" "The Vasquez Band of Robbers Heard From--The Apaches" which begins: "The notorious Vasquez & his gang of outlaws have again been heard from..." concerning the robbery of a stagecoach (see).
Page 5 has: "The Temperance Crusade--Enthusiastic Meeting in Brooklyn Last Evening" "A... See More
Woodhull & Claflin in their libel suit...
Item #606290
March 05, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1874
* Victoria Woodhull
* Tennessee Celeste Claflin
The back page has: "The Woodhull & Claflin Case" "The Challis Libel Suit Commenced--Two Jurors Obtained" takes close to have a column & begins: "The long-ending trial of Victoria C. Woodhull, Tennie C. Claflin, and Col. James H. Blood, charged with libeling Luther C. Challis ... See More
Woodhull & Claflin in their libel suit...
Item #648973
March 05, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1874
* Victoria Woodhull
* Tennessee Celeste Claflin
The back page has: "The Woodhull & Claflin Case" "The Challis Libel Suit Commenced--Two Jurors Obtained" takes close to have a column & begins: "The long-ending trial of Victoria C. Woodhull, Tennie C. Claflin, and Col. James H. Blood, charged with libeling Luther C. Challis ... See More
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
The controversial Victoria Woodhull libel case..
Item #614573
March 12, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1874 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 (see the web for more).
This is the famed Victoria Woodhull, who along with Tennie Claflin published the controversial newspaper &q... See More
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
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
Younger brothers gang in a shootout...
Item #648308
March 19, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1874
* The Younger Brothers gang
* Shootout with lawmen
Page 5 has a small, one column heading: "Desperate Conflict Between Detectives And Robbers" See the photo for text on a shootout between the Youngers and lawmen in which John Younger was killed. Rare to find articles regarding this infamous outlaw gang.
Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More
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
Descriptive of California... Much on the Indians...
Item #693031
April 13, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1874 The front page has: "The Indians' "The Situation at Red Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies--Insolence of the Savages" which is an interesting report datelined from Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory.
Also on the front page is: "Triple 'Execution" "Three Indians Hanged at Fort Smith, Arkansas" about which much can be found on th... See More
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
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
The California bandit is finally captured...
Item #687369
May 15, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1874
* Tiburcio Vasquez captured
* California bandido
* Los Angeles outlaw
The front page has a report of the capture of the infamous bandit Tiburcio Vasquez. Vasquez was a Mexican bandit who was active in California from as early as 1857 until his capture. The Vasquez Rocks, the steep, sloped rocks about 40 miles north of Los Angeles, were one of his many hid... See More
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