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614387

Star route scandal trial verdict...

Item #614387

June 15, 1883

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, June 15, 1883



* Star route scandal trial

* Thomas J. Brady & Stephen W. Dorsey

* Not guilty verdict




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Acquitted" "A Verdict of Not Guilty Rendered in the Star-Route Trial" and more. Text takes up 2 1/2 columns.

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613851

Haymarket Affair...

Item #613851

July 16, 1886

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, July 16, 1886



* Haymarket Square riot

* Chicago IL Illinois

* Anarchy - Anarchists

* Jury sworn in - trial begins




The front page has one column headings: "ANARCHISTS TRIALS" "The Twelfth Man Secured" and more. (see)

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, ... See More  

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613761

Jews - Jewish trial & penalty...

Item #613761

January 13, 1880

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, January 13, 1880



* Jews - Jewish - Judaica



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 6 has an article headed: "CODE OF THE JEWS" "Trials in Capital Cases Among the Ancient Israelites" and more. (see) Text takes up about 1 1/2 columns.

This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of c... See More  

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613365

Judaica interest...

Item #613365

January 20, 1772

ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Jan. 20, 1772  The front page includes some court reports including: "...The diamonds taken away from Sir Robert Ladbroke's house were found at a Jew receiver's...Four Jews, thieves & receivers together were concerned in the burglary at Sir Robert's, but they are out-numbered by the Christian villains..." and also: "...the... See More  

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612786

Rudolph Valentino bigamy trial begins...

Item #612786

June 01, 1922

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 1, 1922



* Rudolph Valentino - The Sheik



The front page has one column headlines that include: "VALENTINO HAS BEGUN FIGHT IN STATE COURTS" "Bigamy Charges Will Be Vigorously Contested" and more. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, minor margin wear, generally good.... See More  

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611425

The trial of William Parkinson... The Clinton Barge robbery...

Item #611425

November 22, 1845

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, November 22, 1845  Page three has a column-wide headline "Wm. Parkinson, Charged with the Clinton Barge Robbery" which also includes an illustration of him as well. See photos for details.

Other news and advertisements of the day are within.

This is complete in four pages with several tiny binding holes along the left spine, otherwise is in good cond... See More  

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611282

Details of a slave case brought to trial...

Item #611282

October 26, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1848  The top of page 3 has an article: "Important Slave Case Decision" which begins: "The Case of Lewis Pierrie, alleged to be the slave of Robert Tilghman of New Orleans, came up again before Judge King..." followed by much detail concerning the case (see).

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608812

Decision on the Hauptmann case...

Item #608812

February 14, 1935

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania,  February 14, 1935 The issue has a 3 line, 3 column head: "Hauptmann Is Guilty; Sentenced To Die At Trenton Next Month" with various subheads "Defense to Appeal Verdict to High Court if Necessary" "Court Room Scene Tense" "Jury in 'Trial of the Century' Out Over Eleven Hours" and more. It ... See More  

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607276

John Peter Zenger & freedom of the press...

Item #607276
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1737



* Ad regarding John Peter Zenger's "freedom of the press" trial



The back page has a small note of the publishing of a book, reading: "The Tryal of John Peter Zenger, who was lately tried & acquitted for printing and publishing a Libel against the Government." This is the famed Zenger trial--publisher of the New... See More  

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606331

The fugitive slave John Anderson... Seceding from the Union...

Item #606331

February 04, 1861

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 4, 1861 



* John Anderson - fugitive slave

* Pre Civil War Southern tensions




Inside has: "A Southern Diarist" "Later From California" "Arrival of the Pony Express" "News From Kansas" "Movements of Mr. Lincoln" "The Case of the Fugitive Anderson", the latter concerning the trial of the famed fugitive slave... See More  

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606290

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  

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606001

Henry Ward Beecher adultry trial ends...

Item #606001

January 06, 1875

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, January 6, 1875



* Henry War Beecher

* Elizabeth Tilton

* Adultery trial begins




This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has small one column headings: "New York City And State" "Tilton vs. Beecher" See image for text here.

Complete, nice condition.... See More  

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601233

Henry Ward Beecher adultry trial ends...

Item #601233

July 03, 1875

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, July 3, 1875



* Henry War Beecher

* Elizabeth Tilton

* Adultery trial ends




This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has small one column headings: "Can't Agree" "The Jury Discharged" "And the Great Scandal Case Ended" and more. (see) Lengthy text here.

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600499

Eskimoes... Early print of the Merrimac...

Item #600499

February 23, 1856

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Feb. 23, 1856  The front page has a print of: "The New U.S. Steam Frigate Merrimac on Her Trial Trip". This was the ship that would ultimately be scuttled by the U.S. Navy with the outbreak of the Civil War, and they resurrected by the Confederate Navy & converted to an iron-clad & be involved in the very famous battle with... See More  

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599833

James Garfield murder trial begins...

Item #599833

November 21, 1881

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, November 21, 1881



* Charles Guiteau shot

* James A. Garfield assassin




Page 6 has one column headlines that include: "GUITEAU SHOT" "An Unknown Horseman Brings the Assassin Down" "He Fires Two Shots at the Prison Van" "One of Which Strikes the Intended Mark" and more (see photos).



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599650

Los Angeles Air Show... early airplanes...

Item #599650

January 18, 1910

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, January 18, 1910



* 1910 Los Angeles, California

* International Air Meet at Dominguez Field

* Aviator Glenn Curtiss - airplanes - airships




The front page has a two column headline: "ENDURANCE TRIALS ON AGAIN AT COAST AVIATION COURSE" with photos of Glenn Curtiss and Louis Paulhan flying their airplanes. Other news, s... See More  

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599607

James Garfield murder trial begins.....

Item #599607

November 18, 1881

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 18, 1881



* Charles Guiteau trial begins

* James A. Garfield assassination




The front page has one column headlines that include: "THE GREAT TRIAL", "It is Formally Opened by the District Attorney", "Guiteau's Counsel Discovery the Meaning of 'Stalwart'", "The Assassin Defies the... See More  

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599395

Charles Guiteau pleads not guilty...

Item #599395

October 15, 1881

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, October 15, 1881



* James A. Garfield assassination

* Charles Guiteau pleads not guilty




The front page has one column headlines that include: "'NOT GUILTY'", "Guiteau's Plea in the Washington Criminal Court", "The Abject Coward Taken Before the Judge in Safety", "The Assassin's Trial... See More  

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599067

Document signed by President Monroe...

Item #599067

March 15, 1822

RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN, Providence, March 15, 1822  Page 2 has over a column headed: "Independence of S. America" which is a document from the President to Congress, signed: James Monroe. Also: "Interesting Trials" "Bankrupt Bill" "Latest From Europe" and more.

Four pages, rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.

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598956

Russell Sage assassination attempt...

Item #598956

December 04, 1891

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, December 4, 1891 



* Russell Sage assassination attempt (1st report) 

* Financier - railroad executive - Whig politician
 



The front page has one column headlines that include: "DYNAMITE", "Attempted Annihilation of Russell Sage by an Unknown Man", "There Was A Terrific Explosion", "Several Others Were Badly Hurt... See More  

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598509

South Carolina repeals secession...

Item #598509

September 20, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 20, 1865



* Reconstruction era



Among the front page column heads are: "The Home of Secession" "Meeting of the Constitutional Convention" "The Ordinance of Secession Repealed" "Report in Favor of the Abolition of Slavery" which is a report from Columbia, S.C. also: "Trial of Capt. Wirz"

Eight pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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596877

Enrico Caruso death... Italian tenor...

Item #596877

August 02, 1921

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, August 2, 1921



* Enrico Caruso death

* Italian tenor




The front page has one column headlines: "CARUSO, WORLD'S LEADING TENOR, DIES SUDDENLY" "Had Been Operated on for Abecess Between Liver and Diaphagm" and more with photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of famous Italian tenor, Enrico Caruso.



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596287

Mississippi Burning trials... Civil Rights workers...

Item #596287

October 21, 1967

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 21, 1967



* Mississippi burning trial

* Meridian MS Civil Rights workers

* Cecil Price & more




The back page has a one column heading: "2 Convicted In Slaying Of Workers". See photos for text here. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, nice condition.... See More  

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595567

Black Sox World Series scandal trial....

Item #595567

July 28, 1921

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, July 28, 1921 



* Chicago White (Black) Sox scandal 

* Baseball World Series fix trial beginning
 



Page 9 has one column headings: "TRIAL TODAY OF BLACK SOX", "Former Teammates Reach Chicago to Testify in Case Today--Nature of Testimony", "Many Objections Made"



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595059

Charles Lindbergh bady kidnapping arrest...

Item #595059

September 20, 1934

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 20, 1934 



* Bruno Hauptmann arrested (1st report) 

* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
 



This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "IDENTIFY MAN IN 'LINDY' KIDNAPING" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the arrest of Bruno Hauptmann, suspect in the most famou

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595004

Mae West holdup trial w/ photo...

Item #595004

January 17, 1934

NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, January 17, 1934 



* Mae West front page photo 



The front page has a two column photo of Mae west with heading: "Mae West Dons Royal Purple to Tell Some More About Holdup" with text underneath (see photos).



Other news, sport and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 36 pages, light browning with some margin wear and tear, otherwise g... See More  

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594726

Rudolph Hess parachute mystery in 1941...

Item #594726

May 13, 1941

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 13, 1941 



* Rudolph Hess Scotland parachute jump mystery 

* Adolph Hitler's right hand man 

* World War II 




This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "LONDON, WASHINGTON SEE RIFT IN HITLER'S COUNCIL IN HESS FLIGHT; HINT NO. 3 NAZI FEARED A PURGE" with subheads (see photos).



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594452

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  

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594237

Assault wins the 1946 Kentucky Derby...

Item #594237

May 05, 1946

TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, May 5, 1946 



* Assault - thoroughbred horse racing 

* Kentucky Derby win (1st of 3 wins) 

* Eventual triple crown winner
 



This 32 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 15A: "Assault Captures Rich Derby--Spy Song 2nd; Hampden 3rd" with subhead and photo. This was the 1st of 3 historic wins for the famed horse for the tr... See More  

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593710

On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...

Item #593710
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779



* Abraham Carlisle & John Roberts

* Treason trials - Revolutionary War




The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebe... See More  

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591521

Charles Lindbergh Ransom Money Found In 1934...

Item #591521

September 21, 1934

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 21, 1934 



* Bruno Hauptmann arrested (1st report) 

* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping - Ransom money found
 



This 10 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page: "ARREST IN LINDBERGH CASE BELIEVED TO HAVE SOLVED THE KIDNAPPING CRIME" with related photo. 1st report coverage on the arrest of B

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588876

New schooners for the U.S. Navy...

Item #588876

March 22, 1831

NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, March 22, 1831 



* President Andrew Jackson

* United States Navy




The front page has five Acts of Congress, the first of which is signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson. The last is: "An Act to authorize the construction of three schooners for the naval service of the United States." with details (see photos). Also on t... See More  

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588865

Reconstruction... Andersonville trial

Item #588865

September 27, 1865

THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Sept. 27, 1865 



* Andersonville prison trial - Henry Wirz



Not surprisingly this issue has much Reconstruction related reports, including: "Soldiers! Who are Your Friends?" "The Trial of Wirze" "How Stand We?" "The Beginning of the End of Radicalism" & more.

Four pages, nice condition.... See More  

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588728

Henry Wirz trial comes to an end...

Item #588728

October 26, 1865

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 26, 1865 



* Trial of Captain Henry Wirz

* Andersonville Civil War prison - Georgia




The top of page 5 has; "Washington" "the Findings & Verdict of the Wirz Military Commission Submitted to the President" "Intercession of Wirz's Counsel in Behalf of His Client".

Eight pages, nice condition. ... See More  

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587093

Red Wing, MN... the missing link is found!

Item #587093

January 14, 1882

THE REPUBLICAN, Red Wing, Minnesota, January 14, 1882



* Red Wing, Minnesota

* Dr. E.D. Cope finds human-like skull skull and declares it the missing link




Page 3 has a one paragraph article, "The Long Sought Missing Link", which tells of Prof. E.D.Cope (of Philadelphia and the Smithsonian Institute fame), discovering a small human-like skull near the Big Horn River, Wyoming Territo... See More  

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587053

Preston Tucker loses control of company..

Item #587053

March 04, 1949

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, March 4, 1949



* Preston Tucker loses control of his company

* Automobile designer & entrepreneur

* 1948 Tucker Sedan "Tucker Torpedo" fame




This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 29: "Rescue Planned for Tucker Corp." with caption: "Everybody's Business". 1st report coverage on Preston Tucker l... See More  

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586101

The Daniel Sickles "insanity" case...

Item #586101

March 01, 1859

HARTFORD DAILY COURANT, Hartford, Connecticut, Feb. 29, 1859 



* Daniel Edgar Sickles trial

* Philip Barton Key murder




Page 2 has two-thirds of a column taken up with: "Assassination of Phillip Barton Key, by Daniel E. Sickles of New York". This murder case created a national sensation because of the lurid details, as Sickles suspected Key (son of Francis Scott Key) of having ... See More  

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585482

Garfield assassination trial...1881...

Item #585482

November 19, 1881

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 19, 1881 



* James A. Garfield assassination 

* Trial of Charles Guiteau
 



This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "WASHINGTON", "Fifth Day of the trial of Guiteau", "The Prisoner Very Turbulent And Unmanageable", "Reading of the Letters Which Guiteau Wrote to Ge... See More  

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585000

Adolph Hitler indicted for treason...

Item #585000

September 26, 1930

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, September 26, 1930



* Early Adolph Hitler

* Trial for treason



This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "WITNESS DURING TREASON TRIAL OUTLINES PLAN" and "Leader States Fascists To Change German Rulings". This was just before Hitler gained power.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.Light bro... See More  

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584841

Howard Hughes Pan Am trials....

Item #584841

August 07, 1947

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 7, 1947



* Aviator Howard Hughes

* Pan Am airlines

* Trials




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



"Hughes Submits Questions"



with subheads and photo of Hughes. (see images)



Minor wear along the spine, otherwise in good condition.



wikipedia notes: Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. (December 24, ... See More  

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584771

The Daniel Sickles trial...

Item #584771

April 09, 1859

THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, a trio of issues dated April 9, 11 & 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 the nation... See More  

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584496

On the Roberts & Carlisle treason...

Item #584496
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779



* Discussion of the American War



  The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebellion against his Majesty's loy... See More  

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584495

On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...

Item #584495
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779  The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebellion against his Majesty's loyal subjects in that country..." and ... See More  

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584466

Returning soldiers from the Civil War... Jefferson Davis' plight...

Item #584466

May 24, 1865

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1865 



* When Johnny Comes Marching Home 

* Jefferson Davis in custody
 



All of the front page is taken up with text relating to the first column heads: "REVIEW OF THE ARMIES", "Nearly a Hundred Thousand Veterans in the Lines", "Grateful Recognition of Gallant Officers", "Wreaths of Laurel & Beautiful Bo
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583666

Baseball Black Sox scandal trial begins...

Item #583666

July 27, 1921

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, July 27, 1921



* Chicago White (Black) Sox scandal

* Baseball World Series fix trial




This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "WEAVER AND FLESCH, WHITE SOX PLAYERS, LIKELY TO GO FREE" with subheads.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good condition.... See More  

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583635

Yreka CA lynching...

Item #583635

August 27, 1895

SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, August 27, 1895



* Yreka CA California lynchings (4)

* Lynch mob




This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FOUR MURDERERS HANGED BY A MOB", "Californians Indulge In A Lynching Bee", "Strung Up Without Having Time To Pray" and more. Coverage on the lynchings in Yre... See More  

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583630

Assault wins the Preakness in 1946...

Item #583630

May 13, 1946

EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, May 13, 1946



* Assault - horse racing 

* Preakness Stakes win (2nd of 3 wins) 

* Triple crown winner
 



This 26 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 16: "'EXPERTS' TAKE APART ASSAULT AFTER TRIUMPH" with photo and caption: "Assault Wins Preakness By Neck" This was the 2nd of 3 historic wins for ... See More  

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583163

The Wirz Trial...

Item #583163

October 03, 1865

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1865 



* Captain Henry Wirz trial

* Andersonville Georgia prison

* American Indians




In the bottom half of the front page is a one-third column taken up with: "The Trial of Capt. Wirz" "Witnesses for the Defence--Negative Testimony--What Certain Persons Didn't see" (see photos). This is followed by: "Indian Affairs" "Gen... See More  

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581851

Rudolph Hess parachutes in 1941...

Item #581851

May 13, 1941

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, May 13, 1941.



* Rudolph Hess Scotland jump mystery (1st report)

* Adolph Hitler's right hand man




This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "British Claim Nazi Break Shown", with subheads that include: "REJOICE OVER ARRIVAL OF HESS", "Claim Examination Shows Man Who Made Flight Escape Is Sane", and more (see ... See More  

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581001

Cardinal John McCloskey... The Beecher trial...

Item #581001

March 17, 1875

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, March 17, 1785  The full frontpage is of "His Eminence Cardinal John McCloskey - Proclaimed by the Consistory at Rome Last Monday". Within the issue is "The Lat M. Corot, French Painter", "The Trial of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher", "The New York Medico-Legal Society" and other news and advertisements.



Complete in eight pages,... See More  

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