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Death of famed African explorer Dr. Livingstone...
Item #691735
January 28, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 28, 1874
* David Livingstone death
* African explorer
The top of a front page column has: "Dr. Livingstone - His Death Officially Confirmed". The report from London notes in part: "...Dr. Livingstone died in Lobisa after crossing marches, with the water at one time, for three hours consecutively, above his waist. The sufferings of his whole party we... See More
The Molly McGuires...
Item #173796
January 31, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 31, 1874 Nice fullpg. print: "Cattle Raid on the Texas Border" is displayable. Fullpg. with 2 prints: "Life on the Ocean--From Liverpool to New York". Fullpg: "Hard Coal For the Poor" & fullpg: "The Strike in the Coal Mines--Meeting the Molly McGuire Men"
Complete in sixteen pages.
Early solar system & evolution studies....
Item #668902
February 03, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 3, 1874
* The solar system & evolution studied
* Astronomer Richard A. Proctor's theory
The top of page 7 has small one column headings: "The Solar System" "Professor Proctor's Definition of His Theory of Evolution..." and the article is signed in type at the end: Richard A. Proctor. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete w... See More
Prelude to the Lincoln County War... Mormons vs. the Navajos...
Item #691800
February 04, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1874 The front page includes: "Troubles In New Mexico and Colorado" being a report from Denver concerning the troubles in Lincoln County. This was a prelude to the Lincoln County War in 1878, in which Billy the Kid was involved.
The report also mentions: "...the Navajo Indians and Mormons who live near the north-west boundary are at war. The Morons hav... 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
Carbondale, Illinois negro lynching...
Item #602390
February 06, 1874
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, February 6, 1874
* Terre Haute, Indiana ghost
* Carbondale, Illinois negro lynching
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "LYNCH LAW" "Hanging, by a Mob, of a Negro Murderer at Carbondale..." See image for text.
Page three has one column hea... See More
Full page print by Winslow Homer...
Item #173798
February 07, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 7, 1874 The prime print in this periodical famous for its many illustrations is the full page captioned: "Station House Lodgers" done by the famed artist Winslow Homer. There is a related article on the facing page.
Other prints within this issue are the full ftpg. political cartoon by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Emancipator of Labor & ... See More
Women and the temperance movement in 1874....
Item #668903
February 07, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 7, 1874
* Women and the Temperance movement
* Woman's Christian Temperance Union
* Anti-alcohol crusade in Ohio
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "THE DEMON ALCOHOL" "Ohio Ladies Battling with Intoxicating Beverages" "New Victories Reported" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nic... See More
Inmates on Blackwell's Island...
Item #173800
February 14, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY February 14, 1874 Front 2/3 pg. illus. pertaining to the lives of the rich and the poor. Inside is the full pg. Nast illus. of "Parepa Rosa." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. Robert E. Withers, of Virginia" and "The Hon. Robert Brown Elliot, of South Carolina." 1/2 pg illus. of "Concert for the Inmates of the Charity Hospital, Blackwell'... See More
Quincy, Illinois bank robbery...
Item #602644
February 16, 1874
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, February 16, 1874
* Quincy, Illinois bank robbery
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Quincy, Ill." "The Heavy Quincy, Ill., Bank Robbery--Over a Quarter Million Dollars Stolen" See image for brief text here.
Complete in 8 pages, irregular along the s... See More
The Great Sioux War of 1876 prediction ?...wins...
Item #668901
February 16, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 16, 1874
* Great Sioux War of 1876 prediction ?
* Native Americans - Indians
The top of page 10 has one column headings: "THE INDIAN QUESTION" "Will There Be a General War with the Savage Tribes ?" "Ravages In The Red River Region" and more. (see) Text takes over 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pag... 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
Deer camp in Michigan...
Item #173802
February 21, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, February 21, 1874 Full ftpg: "The Foster Mother" shows a young girl caring for new born chicks. Nice fullpg. with 11 vignettes of: "Scenes in the Life of a Wrecker" & nice fullpg: "Running the rapids of New River, Va." Halfpg: "Pickerel Fishing thru the Ice" and "A Deer Camp in the Michigan Woods"
Complete in sixteen pages... See More
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
Autopsy of Chang and Eng... siamese twins...
Item #715595
February 21, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 21, 1874
* Chang and Eng Bunker autopsy
* re. Siamese Twins death
The top of page 10 has one column headings: "CHANG AND ENG" "Dr. Pancoast's Final Report on the Oriental Monstrosities" and more. (see images)
Another related item on page 6 with tiny heading: "The Siamese Twins--Results of the Dissection"
Other ne... See More
Watsonville, California duel...
Item #602637
February 23, 1874
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, February 23, 1874
* Watsonville, California duel
* Women's temperance crusade
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Terrible Tragedy" "A Duel Fought With only Two Feet Between the Opponents--Both of the Duelists Killed" See image for text here.
Als... See More
Winslow Homer print... Mount Vernon
Item #173804
February 28, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY February 28, 1874. Front full pg. illus. of "The New York Tribune's 'Disclosure'." Inside are two 1/2 pg. illus. of "Fighting the Fire" and "'Busted!' - A Deserted Railroad Town in Kansas." Two 1/2 pg. illus. of "The State Homeopathic Asylum for the Insane, Middletown, Orange County, New York" and "Hudson River St... 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".
... See More
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
The outlaw Vasquez... The temperance crusade...
Item #691803
March 04, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1874
* Tiburcio Vasquez
* Los Angeles outlaw
* Stage coach robbery
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.
Page 5 has: "The Temperance Crus... 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
Featuring a Winslow Homer print from this desired year...
Item #173806
March 07, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1874 The entire front page features a political cartoon by famed illustrator Thomas Nast, captioned: "The Good and Bad Spirits at War". But likely the most desired print is the nice full page by Winslow Homer, titled: "The Chinese In New York--Scene In a Baxter Street Club-House".
Other prints within this issue include: "The R... See More
Hudson River bridge... Electric chair...
Item #202361
March 07, 1874
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 7, 1874 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations/prints of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Hudson River bridge at Albany New York, Sink, Fish Grappling Spear, Saw Gummer, Electric and Vapor Chair, and much more. These illustrations also have accompanying text.
Featuring a Winslow Homer print from this desired year...
Item #713394
March 07, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1874
* Illustrator Winslow Homer
The entire front page features a political cartoon by famed artist Thomas Nast, captioned: "The Good and Bad Spirits at War".
But likely the most desired print is the nice full page by Winslow Homer, titled: "The Chinese In New York--Scene In a Baxter Street Club-House" which is in very nice, clean ... 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
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
Thomas Nast... Baron Rothschild...
Item #173808
March 14, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 14, 1874 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'Colored Rule in a Reconstructed State'. Nice fullpg; 'Woman's Crusade Against Intemperance'. Qtrpg "The Hon. James W. Husted". A small inset of "The Late Baron Rothschild" with an accompanying article. Halfpg "The Licensed Vendor -- Lent"; 3/4 pg "aking in Live Stock for the Ashantee... 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
Temperance crusade... Mormon family...
Item #173810
March 21, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 21, 1874 Great fullpg. Frenzeny & Tavernier illus: 'An Oasis Along the Track'. Halfpg: 'The Temperance Crusade in New York' fullpg: 'Sketches in Rag Pickers' Row' halfpg: 'Sport on the Plains' shows men shooting buffalo, & 'A Mormon Family Driving to Conference Meeting'
Complete in sixteen pages.
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
Tow-Boat Crescent City explosion...
Item #602651
March 26, 1874
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, March 26, 1874
* Tow-Boat Crescent City explosion
* Memphis TN Tennessee
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "The Steamboat Explosion" "Particulars of the Loss of the Crescent City"
Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, otherwise in... See More
Texas cattle... Charles Sumner...
Item #173812
March 28, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 28, 1874 Full ftpg. illus. of: 'Charles Sumner' who recently died. Nice fullpg. with 2 prints & some text: 'The Texas Cattle Trade--Guarding the Herd' & 'Calling the Night Guard'. Fullpg. Nast political cartoon: 'Between Two Evils'. Fullpg "What's the Matter? -- A Temperance Lesson".
Complete in sixteen pages.
Barrel making machine...
Item #202359
March 28, 1874
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 28, 1874 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: WOODEN BARREL MAKING MACHINE - CAR COUPLING - RAILROAD LANTERN & more, including related text.
1874 Empire Coal Mine Fire in Penn....
Item #668988
March 29, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 29, 1874
* Empire Coal Mine fire - Pennsylvaia
* Wilkes-Barre, Wyoming Valley
The top of the back page has one column headings: "A BLAZING COAL MINE" "The Empire Mine in Pennsylvania on Fire" "Exciting Scenes a the Seat of the Conflagration" and more. (see) Text takes up over a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete with ... See More
1874 David Livingstone's death....
Item #668989
March 30, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 30, 1874
* David Livingstone death
* African explorer's last days told
The top of the page 7 has one column headings: "LIVINGSTONE" "Herald Special Report from London" "Deathbed Scenes in the Interior of Africa" "How the Great Explorer Sickened and Expired" and more. (see) Text takes up almost 1 1/2 columns.
Other... See More
Funeral for Charles Sumner...
Item #173814
April 04, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 4, 1874 Ftpg: 'Body of Charles Sumner Lying in State in the Rotunda of the Capitol' plus more illus. re. Sumner's funeral inside. Halfpg: 'Coursing--the Slip'. Illus. of: 'Victor Hugo with several vignettes re. his work. The Supplement has: 'Sketches in the Far West--Curing Hides & Bones' & 'Sugar Making in Texas' & '... See More
From Southern California...
Item #609855
April 09, 1874
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAN, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, April 9, 1874
* Rare Old West title
A very early newspaper from this city at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. Various news of the day with a wealth of ads as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, great condition.
Stagecoach robbery... The new king of Hawaii...
Item #693032
April 09, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1874 The front page has: "A Highway Robbery In Texas--Passengers of a Stage-Coach Robbed" which is a classic report from the Old West.
Page 4 has an interesting article: "Ten Hours, or Eight?" which is a detailed report--taking over half a column--on the debate as to whether a work day should be 8 or 10 hours.
Page 5 hs: "the Expedition Aga... See More
1874 Bloody Benders... John Bender arrested ?...
Item #714477
April 10, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1874
* Bloody Benders - serial killers
* John Bender arrested ?
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "THE BLOODTHIRSTY BENDERS" "Probable Arrest of the Kansas Murderers in Utah" "The Fugitive Family Hid in the Mountains" and more. (see) Nice reporting here.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.
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The Navy at Key West...
Item #173816
April 11, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 11, 1874 Dblpgctrfld: 'The Naval Review at Key West--Torpedo Practice'. 3/4 pg: 'Driven from their Homes--Flying from an Indian Raid'. Fullpg: 'Sketches in the Far West' shows a view of Ophir City, Utah, and a stagecoach. Ftpg "The Cradle of Liberty in Danger" by Nast; Halfpg "Settler's Cabin on the Side of Bald Mountain" an... 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
Oxford vs. Cambridge rowing...
Item #604415
April 14, 1874
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 14, 1874
* The Boat Race
* Oxford vs. Cambridge Universities
* Rowing - River Thames
This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "THE ENGLISH BOAT RACE" "How Oxford Failed To Win" and more. Lengthy text with lineup.
Complete in nice condition.... See More
Winslow Homer...
Item #173818
April 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, April 18, 1874 Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street".
Among the other prints in this issue are the full ftpg. by Thomas Worth: "Pride & Politeness", the fullpg. with eleven scenes of "Amer... See More
Winslow Homer print from 1874...
Item #552129
April 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874
* Winslow Homer print from the desirable year of 1874
Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street"
Many other prints in this issue as well but they pale in comparison in terms of desir... See More
Winslow Homer print...
Item #570951
April 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874
* Winslow Homer original print
Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street".
Among the other prints in this issue are the full front page by Thomas Worth: "Pride & Po... See More
Winslow Homer print...
Item #713393
April 18, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1874 Certainly the best print in this famous illustrated newspaper is the very nice full page by noted artist Winslow Homer, captioned: "New York Charities--St. Barnabas House, 304 Mulberry Street".
Among the other prints are the full front page by Thomas Worth: "Pride & Politeness"; the full page with eleven scenes of "A... See More
1874 Ulysses S. Grant Veto message...
Item #670160
April 23, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 23, 1874
* President Ulysses S. Grant signed in type
* Veto message on Monetary Legislation
Page 5 has one column headings that include: "VETO" "The President Saves the Credit of the Country" "The Inflation Bill Returned to the Senate Unsigned" "Message Of The Chief Magistrate" and more. This is followed by Grant's veto ... See More
Great MIssissippi Flood of 1874... Louisiana...
Item #670011
April 24, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 24, 1874
* The Great Mississippi Flood of 1874
* Lower Mississippi Valley - Louisiana
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "THE MISSISSIPPI FLOOD" "Piteous Appeals of the Suffering People for Aid" "Hundreds Of Families Destitute" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
wikipedia notes:... See More
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