Women in the News
Shop original newspapers featuring both famous and infamous women in print, along with other noteworthy news involving women and items of female interest, arranged in chronological order - most recent first.Women in the News
Shop original newspapers featuring both famous and infamous women in print, along with other noteworthy news involving women and items of female interest, arranged in chronological order - most recent first.
Fatty Arbuckle.... Virginia Rappe murder...
Item #597833
September 15, 1921
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 15, 1921
* Actress Virginia Rappe
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indicted
The front page has one column headlines: "$100,000 READY TO BAIL FATTY", "Manslaughter Trail Expected, Although Prosecutor Has Not Yet Decided", "Indictment Is Up Today".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day through... See More
Fatty Arbuckle indictment...
Item #547898
September 15, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated September 15, 1921.
* Comedian/Actor
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indictment
* Manslaughter
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* ARBUCKLE ACCUSED OF MANSLAUGHTER BY CORONER'S JURY
* Finds Rappe Girl's Death From Peritonitis Was Caused by an External Force
* He Faces Four Charges
and more.
Other ... See More
Fatty Arbuckle.... Virginia Rappe murder...
Item #597564
September 14, 1921
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 14, 1921
* Actress Virginia Rappe
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indicted
The front page has one column headlines: "FATTY INDICTED; MANSLAUGHTER", "Murder Charge in Justice's Court Blocks Chance To Get Bail", and "Missing Witness Found".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in ... See More
Very early on actress Helen Hayes...
Item #203416
October 28, 1920
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York City, Oct. 28, 1920. See the photo below for the very early photo of Helen Hayes with the small bit of text reading: "Helen Hayes. Who plays the leading role in "Bab". Her work in the "Dream Girl" with William Gillette elevated her to stardom." Ther are photos of other motion picture stars as well on this double page spread. You get the complete issue which is in... See More
Women's Suffrage in 1920....
Item #654585
August 20, 1920
FITCHBURG DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 20, 1920
* Woman's Suffrage (19th Amendment)
* about a week prior
The front page has a two line, two column heading: "RATIFICATION OF SUFFRAGE MAY BE RECONSIDERED," with the subhead: "Such is the Statement of Speaker Walker of the Lower Branch of the Tennessee Legislature." A related front page article has: &quo... See More
Alabama and Mississippi killer tornadoes...
Item #571952
April 22, 1920
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 22, 1920
* Alabama & Mississippi killer tornadoes
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Atlanta Woman Killed By Storm Which Cost 150 Lives in South" with subheads. (see)
Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The Palm Sunday tornado outbreak of 1920 was a... See More
"In Old Kentucky" silent film advertisement...
Item #639065
January 29, 1920
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, January 29, 1920
* "In Old Kentucky" silent film
* Actress Anita Stewart
Within this issue is a very nice full page advertisement the 1919 silent film "In Old Kentucky" starring Anita Stewart and playing at the Rialto Theater in Omaha. This ad measures 21 x 16 inches and is great for display.
News and other advertisements of the day. Compl... See More
Women's Suffrage ratified in Massachusetts...
Item #588950
June 26, 1919
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 26, 1919
* Women's Suffrage - Woman
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "STATE LEGISLATURE RATIFIES WOMAN SUFFRAGE" and more (see photos). This contains coverage on the ratification of Women's Suffrage in the state of Massachusetts.
Other news of the day. Light brownin... See More
Ohio, Kansas, and New York ratify Suffrage Amendment....
Item #673509
June 19, 1919
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, June 19, 1919 This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "THREE MORE STATES RATIFY SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT", followed by a paragraph description of the events for each state: Ohio, Kansas and New York.
Additionally, the front page has a one column heading: "THE ANTI-SUFFS WILL FIGHT TO THE FINISH", describin... See More
Ruth Bancroft Law flight record...
Item #581096
November 21, 1916
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 21, 1916
* Ruth Bancroft Law
* Woman aviatrix
* Airplane flight record
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "RUTH LAW LANDS HERE FROM CHICAGO IN RECORD FLIGHT", "Gasoline Nearly Gone on Last Leg of Her Journey, She Volplanes to Governor's Island", "Glides Through Dense Fog", "Almost Benumbed B... See More
Christy Mathewson...
Item #177831
April 15, 1916
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, April 15, 1916
Note: As is typical for the later issues of Harper's Weekly, the color cover is not present.
In this issue, there are several articles including "Two Poems by Richard Le Gallienne; "The Five Ages of the Bowery"; "The Wilson Administration and the Wage-Worker" by William B. Wilson, Secretary of Labor; &q... See More
Jews....
Item #177785
November 20, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, November 20, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "A Marriage of Convenience" by Morris. On the back of the cover page there is a photo that says "...This photograph shows a wounded Austrian being assisted up the steep slope by his companions."
In this issue, there are... See More
Woodrow Wilson becomes engaged to Edith Bolling Galt...
Item #586057
October 07, 1915
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, October 7, 1915
* President Woodrow Wilson's engagement
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "President Woodrow Wilson to Wed Mrs. Norman Galt of Washington" with subheads and photo (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the engagement of President Woodrow Wilson to Edith Bolling Galt.
Other news, sports... See More
Item #177774
September 04, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, September 4, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration on it titled "Draw One" by Morris. On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "John Purroy Mitchel."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Plattsburg--How it Works" by H. D. Wheeler; "General Jof... See More
Item #177771
August 14, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, August 14, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration on it titled "The Condescending Man" by Enright.
In this issue, there are several articles including "Hunger in Mexico City" by Allene Tupper Wilkes; "Out Our Way" by Eugene Wood; "The Soul of Zionism" by Norman Ha... See More
Item #177814
June 26, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 26, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "The Heel of Hate" by Enright. On the back of the cover page there are several photos from the war.
In this issue, there are several articles including "the Commoner" by George Creel; "Your Two Billion dollar Stake" by... See More
"The Protected Sex"...
Item #177807
May 08, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 8, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page there is a poem with illustrations by Oliver Herford titled "War", written by Mary Austin.
In this issue, there are several articles including "The Protected Sex in Wartime" by Aino Malmberg which includes photos; "The Protected... See More
Item #544123
April 29, 1915
Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated April 29, 1915.
The front page of this issue is an illustration entitled "Mine Sweepers at Work".
This issue includes "Stirring Scenes of War From Many Lands"; "Woman in the World War"; "Pictorial Digest of the World's News" and much more.
Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping ... See More
Great Britain attacked by Zeppelin for the first time...
Item #616849
January 20, 1915
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 20, 1915 The front page has a four column wide, three line headline "Zeppelin Throws Bombs At Sandringham Palace; Airmen Brought Down" with subheads "Woman and Two Men Killed in German Raid on British Coast" "Warship Fires at Hostile Airmen" "Big Dirigible Brought to Earth Near King's Residence" "Shells Dropped at Sev... See More
Baseball...
Item #177747
August 08, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, August 8, 1914
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page, there is a photo of "Carranza."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Four-Flush Radicals--1. Reed of Missouri" by George Creel; "With Carranza" by Alene Tupper Wilkes; "War on Rats" by J. Evans... See More
Displayable color cover... "The Call Of The Wild"...
Item #671028
July 30, 1914
LESLIES ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, July 30, 1914 This issue features a color illustration captioned: "The Call Of The Wild" on the front page, showing a woman in a nautical-style outfit raising an oar, with her other hand at her mouth, and a male companion in the background carrying a canoe on his back. Very displayable.
Complete in 24 pages, great condition.
Baseball....
Item #177741
June 13, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 13, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Laurence Irving"; "Pen and Inklings--Summer Mass" by Oliver Herford; the double page centerfold illustration which is titled "'That's Him'" by Ernest Fuhr plus much more.
There are also several articles in this issue including "The Mexican Cactus... See More
Item #177735
May 02, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 2, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Waitress in Quick Lunch Restaurant" by Everett Shinn; "Pen and Inklings--The Importance of Being Belasco" by Oliver Herford; "Chinese Lyrics" by Pai Ta-Shun; the double page center fold illustration which is titled "The Great American Game" by Ge... See More
First Official Mother's Day...
Item #695672
April 15, 1914
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1914 This issue contains an article from the month before Mother's Day was made an official holiday. The article includes: "The Federal Government is lending its assistance to the movement, and on that day the clergy of the whole country will be asked to preach sermons regarding the general welfare of the home and so help to make Mother's Day o... See More
Item #177732
April 11, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 11, 1914 In this issue there are several illustrations including "Pen and Inkings--April" by Oliver Herford; "Lincoln Steffens" by James Montgomery Flagg; "What Easter Means to Them" by Ernest Fuhr plus there is a story titled "Fixing the Responsibility" by Curt Hansen, that has an illustration and there is a d... See More
Item #177632
February 21, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 21, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration titled "Willie Gee" by Robert Henri. There are several articles in this issue including "Police! Police!" by Lincoln Steffens; "One Love" by Mary Austin; "A Land of Promise" which includes several photos; "The Honor of the Army" by Charles Johnso... See More
Item #177724
February 07, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated February 7, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration titled "Captains of Industry--1. George Barr McCutcheon" by James Montgomery Flagg. There are several articles in this issue including "What the South Americans Think of Roosevelt" by Travis B. Wells; "A Progressive at Large" by Neith Boyce; "The Attorney-Genera... See More
1914 Women's suffrage...
Item #586086
February 04, 1914
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, February 4, 1914
* Fight for Women's Suffrage
* Another early defeat
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "WOMAN SUFFRAGE RECEIVES A BLOW FROM DEMOCRATS", "Majority Members of the National House, in Caucus, Refuse to Create a Committee on Suffrage" and more. See photos for text.
... See More
Item #177723
January 31, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 31, 1914.
In this issue there is a photo titled "The Fuller Sisters" by Alice Boughton. There are several articles in this issue including "The Mystery of the Hated Man" by James Montgomery Flagg; "Woman in a New World" by Ellen Key; "New England Conscience in the South" by A. J. MecKelway; "Sales an... See More
Early "snowbirds"...
Item #565254
January 29, 1914
LESLIE'S, New York, January 29, 1914
The very displayable color cover is captioned: "Going South" showing a man and woman presumably heading to a warmer climate for the winter. There is a full page illustration called "Still Waiting" by Kemble. There are many other news, stories, photos and advertisements of the day included.
This issue is complete and is in great c... See More
Item #177722
January 24, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 24, 1914.
In this issue there is an illustration titled "Colonel House" by James Montgomery Flagg. There are several illustrations in this issue including "This Man Pays $18,000 A Year for Music" by Guy Pene Du Bois; "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford; the double page illustration which is titled "The Funny ... See More
Item #177499
December 06, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated December 6, 1913.
In this issue there is an illustration called "Oliver Herford and His Persian Kitten, 'Hafiz'" by James Montgomery Flagg.There are several articles in this issue including "Revolutions and Concessions--Part I" by McGregor; "Secretarying for a Woman Author"; "Stage Notes" by N. H.; &q... See More
Nice displayable color cover...
Item #570834
October 26, 1913
SUNDAY MAGAZINE OF THE N.Y. TRIBUNE, New York, October 26, 1913 The cover has a nice a nice color print of a pretty woman eating an apple--very displayable (see). The complete issue, 3 small binding slits at the spine, nice condition.
Suffragist leader Emmeline Pankhurst...
Item #605450
October 21, 1913
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, October 21, 1913 The front page has a column wide headline "Militant Leader Free to Go Where She Will In Land" with subheads "Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst Released from Detention and Deportation Order Reversed" "Admitted Own Recognizance" "Action Follows Conference of Wilson and Labor Secretary" "Highly Elated Over... See More
Aviator Lincoln Beachey accident in 1913...
Item #678919
October 15, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 15, 1913
* Aviator Lincoln Beachey
* "The Man Who Owns The Sky"
* Airplane stunt (loop) attempt disaster
The front page has a two column heading: "Beachey's Death Nemesis Pursues Him As He Again Enters The Flying Game" with subhead and photo. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era.... See More
1913 Emmeline Pankhurst arrested...
Item #678507
May 26, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 26, 1913
* Emmeline Pankhurst arrested in London
* British suffragette - Woman's suffrage leader
The front page has a two column heading: "MRS. PANKHURST AGAIN PLACED UNDER ARREST" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from ... See More
Florence Fleming Noyes as "Liberty" dancer...
Item #683973
March 03, 1913
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, March 3, 1913
* Florence Fleming Noyes
* "Liberty" dancer
* Women's suffrage
The front page has a one column photo with heading: "Sharon Woman In Tableaux As "Liberty" Dancer" (see) Brief text.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice... See More
1913 Women's suffrage...
Item #704488
January 28, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 28, 1913
* Flora Drummond and Charlotte Despard
* Guerrilla warfare begins in London & Dublin
* British suffragettes - Woman's suffrage leaders
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SUFFRAGETTES IN LONDON AND IN DUBLIN BEGIN MILITANCY" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the &q... See More
1913 Woman race car driver Joan Newton Cuneo...
Item #699550
January 21, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 21, 1913
* Woman race car driver Joan Newton Cuneo
The top of page 10 has a two column photo (blurry) headed: "NEW YORK WOMAN, 'SPEED QUEEN' DRIVES RACING CAR ON TRACK AY 96 MILE AN HOUR CLIP" with text. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find i... See More
Industrial Series....
Item #177004
December 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1912
This issue is an Industrial Issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "A Recent Ceremony at the Vatican."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Mere Man and the Suffragette" by Kemble. There are photos of "Strange Air and Sea Craft from Europe" and there ar... See More
Christmas issue....
Item #177681
December 14, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1912 (with color cover) This issue is a Christmas issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has an illustration called "A National Calamity."
In this issue there are many short stories and illustrations including "Stories of the Christ-Child" by Charles Johnston; "Treasure Trove" by Madison Cawein ... See More
Item #177680
December 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 7, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "A Snap-Shot From the Balkans."
In this issue there is an illustration called "The Woes of a President-Elect" by C. J. Budd. There are photos of "The War in the Near East" and a photo of "A Battle Photograph fr... See More
Item #177679
November 30, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1912 This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "'Good-by, Ambassador, We Are Sorry to Have You Leave Us" by C. J. Budd.
In this issue there is an illustration called "Lost Ball: Penalty--One Omelet!" by Kemble. The double page illustration is called "The Deat... See More
President Woodrow Wilson....
Item #177344
November 09, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 9, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Woodrow Wilson--President-Elect of the United States."
In this issue there is a photo of "Thomas R. Marshall--Vice-President Elect of the Untied States" and another photo of "President-Elect Wilson and His Family." There... See More
Greatest baseball series ever played...
Item #177371
November 02, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1912 The front page has: "The War in the Near East." Also present is the article: "The Greatest Baseball Series Ever Played," by Edward Bayard Moss, with a related photo. The double page illustration is called "Our Mrs. Partingtons and the Democratic Ocean," by C. J. Budd. Towards the back is "THE FINISHING T... See More
Governor Wilson...
Item #177362
October 26, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 26, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Leader of the New Crusade in the Balkans."
In this issue there is an article called "How Governor Wilson Feels" and "Mr. Taft on the Issues" both recorded by A. R. Pinci. There is also a photo of "Showing Off Ou... See More
Aviation...
Item #177675
September 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Dogs of War."
In this issue there is an ad for the book "Mark Twain--A Biography" and an article called "Progress of the Campaign." Also in this issue there is a full page illustration of "The National Pest--A... See More
1912 Maria Tarnowska in Russian prison...
Item #679865
September 24, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 24, 1912
* Countess Maria Tarnowska
* Russian Woman convict
* Solitary confinement w/ photo
The top of the front page has a two column photo with heading: "Woman Whose Beauty Was Once Talk Of Europe Now Dying In Russian Prison" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to ... See More
Item #177638
September 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "T. R.: 'Follow Me. Can't You See I'm Moses?'" by Rollin Kerby.
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign" and an article called "The Ball-player between Games" by Edward ... See More
Item #177672
August 31, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Man Higher Up."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "Passing On the Ballots--'A Vote for Taft is a Vote for Sherman'--'A Vote for Roosevel... See More
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