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.
The North Pole - Dr. Cook and Commander Peary...
Item #177537
September 18, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 18, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "Edward Henry Harriman."
This issue has illustrations of "Personages at the New York State Democratic League Conference at Saratoga, September 9 and 10" and "Now, Then, All Together!" both drawn by Kemble. There is a map of &... See More
The North Pole.... Commander Peary...
Item #177536
September 11, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 11, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The American Who Reached the North Pole."
This issue has an article of "The North Pole Found--Dr. Frederick A. Cook's Own Story of His Remarkable Achievement." There are photo spreads of "The Bird-Men at Rheims"; "I... See More
Aviator Glenn Curtis w/ Airplane Photo In 1909...
Item #177076
September 04, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 4, 1909 Full front page photo: "An American Victor At Rheims", shows Glenn H. Curtiss, the "American aeroplanist", in a suit standing next to a plane.
Famous baseball umpires....
Item #177534
August 21, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 21, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Gossip" by W. J. Cahill.
This issue has an of "The Rulers of the Game--Some Famous Baseball Umpires and Their Ways" by E. B. Moss. There is also a photo of "A Mistress of Varied Roles--Louise Closser Hale" and there is a double page photo spread of "Followin... See More
Indianapolis Motor Speedway... Orville & Wilbur Wright...
Item #177842
August 14, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 14, 1909 The prime content within this issue is the page 7 and 8 article with prints: "How the Wrights Made Good - The Story Of Their Successful Flight With A Passenger At Fort Myer, Virginia, Which Fulfilled The Government Test And Provided The Practical Value of The Aeroplane" (see). Of additional significance is the article (with prints) regar... See More
Louis Bleriot flew across the English Channel....
Item #177531
July 31, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 31, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Who Flew Across the English Channel."
This issue has articles of "Mountain-Climbing by Balloon" by Joseph K. Hutchinson; "The World Mechanism of the Wheat" by Herbert N. Casson and there is a photo of "A Transplanted... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177528
July 03, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "A Notable Dramatic Event--The Maid of Orleans...Miss Maude Adams in the role of Joan of Arc."
This issue has a photo spread of "Two Prophets Not Without Honor"; "The Winning Car in Indiana's Automobile Road Race"; "The No... See More
Illustration by James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #177533
June 26, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 26, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "Diversions of a Statesman."
This issue has a photo of "London From an "Invader's" War-Balloon" and a photo spread of "Our New Summer Capital"; plus a photo of "A Star Among "The Midnight Sons." This issue... See More
The Death of Edward Everett Hale....
Item #177527
June 19, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 19, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "Edward Everett Hale--The famous author of "The Man Without a Country."
This issue has an article on "Edward Everett Hale" and photos of "The Opening Days of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition at Seattle." There is a double ... See More
Mr. Roosevelt in Africa....
Item #177525
June 12, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 12, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "There are Other Games Besides Golf." This photo is of President Taft pitching two balls at the start of a game between "the local Yale nine and a team of visiting Yale men."
This issue has a photo spread of "Mr. Roosevelt in the Lion Coun... See More
Henry Rogers - Captian of Industry - dies....
Item #177365
May 29, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 29, 1909
There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "George Meredith", novelist and poet.
This issue has a photo and an article of "Henry Huddleston Rogers--Captain of Industry." There is also photos and an article on "The Oarless Lifeboat" and there are photos of "'The Master... See More
Cipriano Castro....
Item #177522
May 15, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 15, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Without a Country", Cipriano Castro.
This issue has a photos of "Chips From the World's Workshop" and a portrait by S. Muller Ury of "Mrs. Clark Williams, of New York." There is also a double page illustration spread o... See More
Mark Twain ad....
Item #177520
May 01, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 1, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Who Raised the Price of Bread."
This issue has a photo of "A Star in the Making" which is of Miss Helen Ware, and there is an article of called "How Canada Started the Marathon Craze" by William Hemmingway. There are also i... See More
Wright Brothers fly for King Edward....
Item #177518
April 17, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 17, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Extremes Meet" by W. O. Wilson.
This issue has a painting by George Frederick Watts of "Algernon Charles Swinburne." There are photos of "The Wright Brothers Fly for King Edward" and "A 412-Mile Dog-Team Race.... See More
Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson... The Wright Brothers...
Item #177517
April 10, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 10, 1909 The most noteworthy page is found towards the back of the issue: "Play Ball", which includes 16 photos of players including Cy Young, Honus Wagner, and Christy Mathewson. Yet another photo is of a group of people helping the Wright Brothers get ready for a flight.
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Mr. Harriman'... See More
Pacific-Northwest Number...
Item #177516
April 03, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 3, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue called "Pacific-Northwest Number". The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Bird's-Eye View of the Alaska-Yukon- Pacific Exposition at Seattle."
This issue has many articles including "Farthest South" which is of a journey of crossing the Antarctic; "Th... See More
Diner by Yale for President Taft....
Item #177515
March 27, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "Yale Dines Her First President."
This issue has a page of "A Spanish Painter of Human Types" by Ignacio Zuloaga. There are two pages of "The Feminine Cabinet" which include a photo and a small article on each woman included. Th... See More
The Newly declared President Taft....
Item #177343
March 13, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 13, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "President Taft Reviewing the Inaugural Parade."
This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft Rides into Office on a Blizzard"; "Washington Greets the New President" and "A New Portrait of Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay." There is also... See More
President William H. Taft....
Item #177341
March 06, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "The New White House Family."
This issue has a photo of "Theodore Roosevelt--Who Retires After Seven Years in the White House" and an article of "To Theodore Roosevelt: Greeting!" There is another full page photo, this one of &qu... See More
Mr. Taft in Panama.... A Capable Humorist by Mark Twain...
Item #177338
February 20, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 20, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "February 22, 1732" by A. D. Blashfield which is referencing the birth of George Washington.
This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft at Panama"; "Our Wonderful Country" and there is an article with illustrations of "The Discovery of the Soul" by Victor
Remembering Abraham Lincoln....
Item #177220
February 13, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 13, 1909 The color cover of Abraham Lincoln (by Stanton Palmer) is not included. However, all other Lincoln related coverage (prints and text), as shown in the images, are present - including the standard cover with which includes Abraham Lincoln.
This issue has photos and an article of "Lincoln's Last Hours" and an illustration of... See More
The "Florida"/ "Republic" ship crash....
Item #177359
February 06, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 6, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Old "Maine" and the New in Havana Harbor."
This issue has photos and an article of "The Latest Drama of the Sea." There is a double page illustration of "In 1902 - Still At It" and a full page illustration
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This issue has photos and an article of "The Latest Drama of the Sea." There is a double page illustration of "In 1902 - Still At It" and a full page illustration
The Earthquake in Italy.... James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177019
January 23, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1909 (no color wrapper)
The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Ruins of the American Consulate at Messina." Additionally, this issue has photos of "In the Italian Cities of Sorrow"; "When Nature Rises in Her Senseless Wrath"; "Messina, A City That Was"; and "The Flight From the Stricken R... See More
The Earthquake in Italy.... James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177353
January 16, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 16, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue with an illustration. The front page of this issue has a photo of "Italy's Grisly Task."
This issue has photos of "Amid the Ruins That Roused the Pity of the World"; "Italy's Tragedy of the Centuries" and there is an illustration of " 'It's A Girl... See More
Mary Anderson....
Item #177022
January 09, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 9, 1909 The front page has a photo captioned: "Where Many Thousands Perished."
Also present are: "Europe's Appalling Calamity"; "The Tragedy on the Mediterranean"; "Mary Anderson, That Was"; and there are illustrations of "The Senatorial Hall of Fame" by Kemble and a double page photo spread of &q... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177348
December 26, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "An Author of the Old School". This issue has photos of "Laying the Corner-Stone of the New Theatre"; "The Man Who Knows What All the World is Doing"; "An Aeroplane with Wings Like a Bird's" and an illustration of "By a Painter of Fair Women." The... See More
Christmas color illustrations....
Item #177372
December 12, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 12, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "His Letter--The Best Gift of All" by E. M. Ashe.
This issue has many illustrations partially colored. There is one of "A Forlorn Hope" by J. A. Williams; "The Strategy Board" by R. F. Schabelitz; " 'Get a Reindeer' " by C. N. For
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This issue has many illustrations partially colored. There is one of "A Forlorn Hope" by J. A. Williams; "The Strategy Board" by R. F. Schabelitz; " 'Get a Reindeer' " by C. N. For
Harvard defeats Yale at Football.... James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #177350
December 05, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Coming Mistress of the White House", the latest photograph of Mrs. William H. Taft.
This issue has a photo of "Dorando Turns the Tables on Hayes"; "The Founder of a "Social Service" Church"; "Harvard Defeats Yale at Football for the First
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This issue has a photo of "Dorando Turns the Tables on Hayes"; "The Founder of a "Social Service" Church"; "Harvard Defeats Yale at Football for the First
King Edward's Sixty-Seventh Birthday....
Item #177349
November 28, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 28, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Hothead of Europe" which is relating to Kaiser William.
This issue has a photo of "The Most Eloquent Woman in the World" and "King Edward Enjoying his Sixty-Seventh Birthday." There is a photo of "A Prima Donna By Right and Role"; and a double
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This issue has a photo of "The Most Eloquent Woman in the World" and "King Edward Enjoying his Sixty-Seventh Birthday." There is a photo of "A Prima Donna By Right and Role"; and a double
Alaska... E. W. Kemble...
Item #177347
November 21, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 21, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "Paying A Nation's Debt."
This issue has a photo of "Alaska--Ten Years After"; "The Launching of the First American 'Dreadnought' "; and "Where Abraham is Buried." There is also a double page illustration of " 'Here's to Yo
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This issue has a photo of "Alaska--Ten Years After"; "The Launching of the First American 'Dreadnought' "; and "Where Abraham is Buried." There is also a double page illustration of " 'Here's to Yo
Lord Northcliffe's Dinner....
Item #177514
November 14, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 14, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "America's Greatest College President Resigns." This issue a photo of "The Dinner given to Lord Northcliffe in New York by the Pilgrims"; "A 'Salome' of the Future"; "Perpetuating a Famous Race-Horse"; "The Largest Bronze Ever Cast Entire in Am... See More
President Taft Elected... NY Governor Hughes re-elected...
Item #177513
November 07, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 7, 1908 The front page of this issue has two photos of "The Next President and Vice-President--William Howard Taft and James Schoolcraft Shermen" which also includes short biographies.
This issue has photos of "Governor Hughes Re-Elected in New York"; "Upper Broadway on Election Night"; "How New York Watched the Returns&qu... See More
Presidental Candidates in the West.... W.A. Rogers...
Item #177511
October 24, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 24, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Somewhat Obscured, But Still Visible."
This issue has photos of "A House that was Built in a Day"; "With the Candidates in the West"; "A Glance Across the Footlights" and "The Coming Alaska-Yukon Expositio
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This issue has photos of "A House that was Built in a Day"; "With the Candidates in the West"; "A Glance Across the Footlights" and "The Coming Alaska-Yukon Expositio
W.A. Rogers... Baseball in 1908...
Item #177014
October 10, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 10, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "T. R. 'Our Candidate is the Strongest Man I Know'--He Needs to Be."
This issue has a photo of "The Pope's Ecclesiastical Jubilee"; photos of "The American Fleet at the Antipodes"; "In the Trail of the Adirondack Forest Fires&... See More
W.A. Rogers...
Item #177013
October 03, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 3, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Enlivening the Campaign."
This issue has an article by James P. McGovern called "Uses and Benefits of Denatured Alcohol"; a photo of "The Present Candidate visits the Ex-Candidate"; a photo of "Miss Billie Burke" an
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This issue has an article by James P. McGovern called "Uses and Benefits of Denatured Alcohol"; a photo of "The Present Candidate visits the Ex-Candidate"; a photo of "Miss Billie Burke" an
Wright Brothers Aeroplane Crash.... W.A. Rogers....
Item #177186
September 26, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 26, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Lovers Once, But Strangers Now."
This issue has photos of "The Fatal Fall of the Wright Aeroplane"; "The Candidates for the Governorship of New York"; "The Amateur Golf Championship of 1908"; "Presidential Ca
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Asbury Park's Baby Parade....
Item #177016
September 12, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 12, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Bryan Will Carry New York' 'Hey?' "
This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft Goes Fishing--Not for Votes" and "The Olympians Visit the President." There is also an article with photos of "In Titania's Realm--
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This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft Goes Fishing--Not for Votes" and "The Olympians Visit the President." There is also an article with photos of "In Titania's Realm--
Very displayable color cover...
Item #655984
August 12, 1908
PIKE'S PEAK DAILY NEWS, dated inside: August 12, 1908 The primary feature of this issue is the great color cover showing a woman looking at the distant view of Pike's Peak, with the train in the foreground. Very much a tourist-themed publication as there is a lengthy list of names of: "Arrivals on Pike's Peak" and a wealth of hotel & other travel-related advertiseme... See More
Mr. Taft's Nomination....
Item #177506
August 08, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 8, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Marse Henry's Reward."
Photos in this issue include "The New Theatre and its Managers"; Notifying Mr. Taft of his Nomination for the Presidency"; Farman's Aeroplane in Flight at Brighton Beach"; "Independence and Prohib
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Photos in this issue include "The New Theatre and its Managers"; Notifying Mr. Taft of his Nomination for the Presidency"; Farman's Aeroplane in Flight at Brighton Beach"; "Independence and Prohib
The Olympics in London....
Item #177505
August 01, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Get Out of the Way? I Guess Not!' " There are photos of "America First at Olympia" and American Laurels at Olympia." There is then a photo of "The Republican Battle Front" which is a photo of George R. Sheldon, William H. Taft, Frank R. ... See More
Democratic President Candiate William Jennings Bryan....
Item #177357
July 18, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 18, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Receiving the News." There are also sketchings done by Kemble called The Daily Matinee" and "The Evening Performance." There is also a double page illustration by Kemble called "'Once More unto the Breach, Dear Friends, Once Mo... See More
The Wedding of Ambassador Reid's Daughter....
Item #177356
July 11, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 11, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Where He Keeps the Labor Vote." There is also an illustration of "An Office Building in the Clouds."
Photos include "The Wedding of Ambassador Reid's Daughter"; "A Fairly City of a Million Lights"; "The Princess Trou... See More
Death of Grover Cleveland... Mark Twain...
Item #177355
July 04, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY,
1908 Women's Suffrage Sunday in London...
Item #699618
June 22, 1908
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, June 22, 1908
* Women's Sunday - Woman's suffrage
* Hyde Park, London march - demonstration
* Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SUFFRAGETTES OF ENGLAND HOLD BIG MEETING" with subheads and related photo and heading. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular a... See More
Dickinson College...
Item #177500
June 20, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1908 The front page of this issue reads: "Africa: April 1 1909 - 'Delighted'". Additional inside photos regard the 125th anniversary of Dickinson's College in Carlisle Pennsylvania, as well as plans for the new NY City Municipal Building. A double page center fold is titled: "A Post-Graduate Course" (see phot... See More
The US Railroad System...
Item #177502
June 06, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 6, 1908 The front page of this issue reads: "The 'Square Deal' Dance". Additional inside photos regard the US Railroad System. A double page center fold is titled: "How About This, William? The Overshadowing Issue at this Time is Equal Rights to all and Special Privileges to None" (see photos). Other adve... See More
The Catholic Centenary in New York....
Item #177496
May 16, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "Forward, March!" by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there is are photos of "The Vanderbilt Coach-and-Four in England"; "The Catholic Centenary in New York" by Charles Johnston; a double pg. illustration of "Old Dr. Bryan" by E. W. Kemble, and other adverti... See More
1908 Woman serial killer Belle Gunness...
Item #687459
May 11, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 11, 1908
* Woman serial killer Belle Gunness
* La Porte, Indiana murder farm case
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "LA PORTE MYSTERY IS NOT YET COMPLETELY SOLVED" with subheads. (see). Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile ... See More
Item #177495
May 09, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 9, 1908
Item #177493
April 25, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 25, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "Quoth The Parrot: 'Evermore!' " by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there are photos of "Behind the Guns in Magdalena Bay"; "Spring Cleaning in the Alps"; "The Ways of Some of Our Foreign Relatives"; "Man's Best Friend in the Desert"... See More
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