The Elmira Reformatory...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 26, 1894  Full front page illus. of: "We Are Not Tired." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "New York's Constitutional Convention."; full pg. illus. of "The Khojak Tunnel."; full pg. of illus. of "Holy Week with the Penitentes of New Mexico."

Several pages of illus. pertaining to "The Soldier-Dead." Full pg.... See More  

The Brooklyn Navy Yard... Carnegie Library, Pittsburgh...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 30, 1892  Half page: 'Design for the Carnegie Library at Pittsburg, Pa.' Full page: 'At the Brooklyn Navy Yard'.

Great doublepage centerfold: 'Some of the Ships of the U.S. Navy' is displayable. Nice Remington full page: 'Garza Revolutionists in the Texas Chaparral'

Al Capone sentenced to one year jail term... gun possession...

THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Nebraska, June 26, 1929 



* Al Capone (Scarface) 

* Chicago Beer baron



This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "AL CAPONE OPENS FIGHT FOR RELEASE" and more. This tells of Al Capone trying to get out of his one year jail term for gun possession.



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, little spine w... See More  

Insurance Investigation Results...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 17, 1906  Front page photo "Lieutenant-General John M. Schofield"; "The Insurance Investigation and its Results" by Ralph H. Graves; "Growth of Life-Insurance in the United States" by James Davenport Whelpley; "There is a New King in Denmark" by Paul Harboe and other advertisements of the day. Se... See More  

James Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey...

WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, November 4, 1899



* James J. Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey

* Heavyweight boxing championship

* 1st ever on film - motion pictures



This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "TWENTY-FIVE ROUNDS", "Fight Between James J. Jeffries and Tom Sharkey", "Decision Given To Jeffries" a... See More  

Joe Louis... Jersey Joe Walcott...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, June 26, 1948 



* Joe Louis vs. Jersey Joe Walcott 

* Heavyweight boxing title (pre fight news) 

* Yankee Stadium



Page 5 has a one column heading: "Louis Winner, Will Retire From Boxing" with photo of Louis. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More  

Albany NY earthquake ?... Babe Ruth...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, August 12, 1929 



* Earthquake in Albany, New York? 

* Babe Ruth & baseball youth 



This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"EARTHQUAKE TREMORS SHAKE ALBANY" with subheads. (see) Best title to have in.



Also one column headlines on page 13 that include: "RUTH SAYS KIDS STILL LOVE TO PLAY BASEBALL... See More  

John Warwick Daniel....

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 15, 1907   There is a front page photo, "A Democratic Presidential Possibility--John Warwick Daniel--Senior Senator From Virginia". Included in this issue is an article on "An English Opinion of Mark Twain--From the London Spectator." There are photos of "Veterans Review Veterans"; "Honors For New York's... See More  

The new Senate of the United States...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 5, 1881  Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Oh, The Degradation of It." Inside is a 1/2 pg. Nast illus. of "Our Refunding Will Astonish the World - When We Launch Our New Bonds." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The New Senate of the United States."

Doublepage centerfold of "Fourteenth Exhibition of the American Society of Pain... See More  

Hunting scene: rail shooting... Louisville Exhibition...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 13, 1884  Full ftpg. Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'Our Friends, the Enemy'. Fullpg. with 2 scenes of: 'Getting Into the Port of N.Y.--Arrangements for Landing Passengers & Baggage'. Dramatic Doublepage centerfold: 'Target Practice with the Great Guns Out at Sea'. Nice fullpg. hunting scene: 'Rail Shooting'. Fullpg:... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 22, 1902  Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, John L. Bates; The New White House with photos; full page illustration The President's Arbirtration Commission in Session; fullpage illustration "Sure of the Blue Ribbon - The Last Private View Before the Horse Show" by Klepper; The New York Water-Color Club Exhibition with photos; The Ope... See More  

Army vs. Yale football...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 27, 1928



* Army Cadets vs Yale Bulldogs

* NCAA college football

* Great headline for display



This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "ARMY LEADING BULLDOG" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



Other news, sp... See More  

Notre Dame-Army 1929 Football Game...

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Train Wreck in Atlantic City... "Race War" in Macedonia... W. A . Rogers illustration...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 10, 1906  There is a front page illustration, ""For Heaven's Sake Do Not Embarrass the Administration!" by W. A . Rogers. There is an article and photos of "The Dangers of the Submarine, Real and Imaginary" by Lawrence Y. Spear. There is another article with photos of "Heroism and Suffering in the T... See More  

Ted Williams announces retirement...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 26, 1960 



* Ted William retires 

* Boston Red Sox 

* MLB Baseball 



The sport's section (page 10) has a one column heading: "Ted Williams Officially Quits Baseball" See images for text here. 1st report coverage on the announcement of Ted Williams that he will retire at seasons' end which was only 2 days away... See More  

Willie Mays 3,000th hit...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 19, 1970 



* Willie Mays 3,000th hit 

* San Francisco Giants 

* MLB baseball 



This 80 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 42: "Willie Gets 3,000th Hit" with box scores and action photo of Mays. (see)



Tells of Willie Mays hitting his 3,000th career hit.



Other news of the day throughout. Minor sp... See More  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 7, 1905 Front page Photo, Mr. August Belmont, Recently Elected President of the National Civic Federation; Admiral Lord Charles Beresford, Commander of England's Channel Fleet; Japanese Troops in a Trench Close to the Russian Lines at Port Arthur; War Correspondents Watching an Assault by the Japanese on the East Keekwan Fort at Port Arthur; Snap-Sho... See More  

Automobile Racing...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 22, 1905  Front page illustration" The First Mountain to be Removed" by W. A. Rogers; Scenes Connected with the International Automobile Race for the James Gordon Bennett Cup; Fifty Years of Progress in America; Views of Commander Peary's Ship, The "Roosevelt," in Which He Has Just Sailed For the Pole; Extracts from Adam's ... See More  

Prohibition newspaper from 1915... Jim Thorpe's school...

THE NEW REPUBLIC, Westerville, Ohio, January 22, 1915  An interesting Prohibition newspaper from early in the 20th century. The content within these four pages has an overwhelming bias against the sale of alcohol in all forms. The ftpg. has: "Alabama 15th Dry State" & "Struggle Is On in Washington to Banish Bar", with more inside.

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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 20, 1902 Frontpage photo Americans of To-Morrow, George Jay Gould; The President in the South; The Navy in the War Game; The Porto Rican Regiment; The Jesup Archaeological Expedition; The Blackwells Island Bridge; The Prince of Wales automobiling; and other news and advertisements of the day. See photos for full details.

Yale and Harvard preparing for varsity race this week....

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 30, 1906  There is a front page photo, " Circling the Capitol Dome in an Air-Ship." Photos of "Deputies to Russia's Epoch-Making Parliament"; an article on "Financial Progress in Japan" with views from Jacob H. Schiff and a photo of "Two Hundred Feet of Girls and Daisies." A West-Indian Cruise"... See More  

Admiral Evans's Flag-Ship, "Connecticut"...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1908  There is a front page illustration, "Back Where They Were Born and Bred" by W. A.. Rogers. There is an article an photos of " 'For a Fight or a Frolic' "; there is an illustration of "The Pied Piper" by Arthur G. Dove. There is a full page photo of " 'Good-by and Good Luck' "; illustration ... See More  

1930 America's Cup Enterprise Winning...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 15, 1930.



* U.S. Yacht Enterprise

* Shamrock V

* America's Cup



This 14 page newspaper has a three column headlines on the front page:



* Enterprise Leads in Second Race; Shamrock V Is 'Out Maneuvered'; Time Lost Tacking About Turn



with subheads. (see) Tells of the 1930 America's Cup yachting race in which "Enterprise&qu... See More  

The New York Easter Parade...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 22, 1905  The front page illustration: "Handicapped" is by famed artist W. A. Rogers;

Prints inside include: "New York's Easter Parade"; photos: "Showing Scenes of Destruction at Port Arthur and Russian Prisoners Captured by the Japanese"; "Handling New York's Mail--Scenes and Incidents Connected With the Wo... See More  

Fulton Markets, New York City... The Mississippi floods...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1882  Front page illustration of: "Trout Display at Fulton Market". 2 half page prints: "The Neighbors" and "Bargaining for a Calf". Double page centerfold: "The Mississippi Floods" which shows 9 scenes. There are two political cartoons by Thomas Nast: "The Veto" and "Mutual Admiration" - whic... See More