Charles Peace Execution... English burglar...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, February 27, 1879



* Charles Peace execution

* English burglar & murderer

* Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "PEACE TO HIS ASHES" "The Notorious Burglar and Assassin Executed" "A Strange Confession... 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  

Amina Boschetti death...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, February 13, 1881



* Amina Boschetti death

* Italian dancer ballerina



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 15 has an article headed: "A Famous Dancer" "Death of Amina Boschetti, the Beautiful Favorite of the Metropolitan Public" See image for text here.

Complete in 16 pages, mino... See More  

From Southern California...

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAN, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, June 18, 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, great condition.

The Modoc Indian War...

MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California, June 8, 1873 



* Rare Old West title

* Modoc Indians war



Page 3 has a report with small column heads: "From The Modoc Country" "Timber Brought into Camp for the Scaffold--General Davis Announces His Intention of Hanging About a Dozen of the Modocs--The Warriors have no Friends" with other subheads in its four dispatches (see). Nic... See More  

Two early woman's rights convention...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 4, 1852  Page 6 has 2 reports of  early woman's rights conventions, headed: "Pennsylvania - Woman's Rights Convention" at West Chester, which lists the attendees including Lucretia Mott. This is followed by: "Ohio - The Woman's Rights Convention" with much detail. These reports take 2 columns.

Eight pages, close-trimmed at the botto... See More  

Early from the wine country of California...

THE NAPA REGISTER, Napa City, California, 1874  Although in the heart of the wine region, for which this city is famous today, its beginnings were centered more on the California Gold Rush of 1849. This city became a refuge for miners during the first severe winter of mining & later became an important center for lumber & cattle ranches.

Various news & ads of the day, 4 pages, ne... See More  

Mermaid ?...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 31, 1880



* Mermaid - aquatic creature



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 6 has an article headed: "A Man With A Mermaid" "The Strange Creature Brought Here by a Gentleman from Japan" and more. (see)

Complete in 16 pages, minor spine wear, very nice condition.... See More  

HMS Pandora Arctic voyage...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 23, 1875



* HMS Pandora (USS Jeannette)

* Sir Allen Young - Arctic voyage



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "ARCTIC EXPLORATION" "Views of Dr. Hayes on the Results of the Pandora's Voyage" "Franklin's Sad Fate..." Lengthy text... See More  

Early wrestling...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, November 12, 1875



* Early Wrestling

* Andre Christol

* William Miller



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Two Mighty Wrestlers" "The Wonderful Illustration of the Greco-Roman Science of Wrestling..."

Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, very nic... See More  

Decision on the Hauptmann case...

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  

Early from Santa Barbara...

SANTA BARBARA INDEX, California, Jan. 22, 1874 



* Rare Old West title



A very early & uncommon title from this well-known California city. Typical news & ads of  the day. Page 2 has: "The Future Railroad System of Southern California".

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, one ink stain, a few small margin tears, generally good.... See More  

From Southern California...

SEMI-TROPIC CULTURIST, San Diego, California, Oct. 8, 1898  An interesting title I don't recall ever seeing before.Various news of the day with some focus on agriculture.

Four pages, various tears at margins, some archival repairs inside, minor fold wear.

Battle of the Tarigo Convoy...

HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, EXTRA, April 16, 1941



* Battle of the Tarigo Convoy

* Battle of the Mediterranean

* British & Italian destroyers



The front page has a nice banner headline in large lettering:  "BRITISH SINK 8 ITALY SHIPS IN SEA BATTLE" with subhead: "Destroy Axis Convoy"

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 p... See More  

William Niblo death...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 26, 1878



* Niblo's Garden theatre

* William Niblo death



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Niblo, The Theater-Manager" "The Founder of Niblo's Garden Dies at the Age of Eighty Years...".

Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.... See More  

Red Leary shootout...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 17, 1878



* John 'Red' Leary

* Famous bank robber



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "RED KEARY'S RIOT" "A Battle With his Gang in the Streets of Gotham" and more. See image for text here.

Complete in 8 pages, nice conditio... See More  

Island of Cyprus takeover...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 13, 1878



* Island of Cyprus

* British takeover



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an brief article headed: "CONCERNING CYPRUS" "England Takes Possession of the Island" See image for text here.

Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.... See More  

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi Negroes...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, September 14, 1875



* Tallahatchie County, Mississippi

* Charleston MS political race war

* Philadelphia International Cricket Tournament 1875



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "SCIENCE AND MUSCLE" "Opening Day of the International Cricket Tourney&q... See More  

Shawneetown, Illinois flood...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 13, 1875



* Shawneetown, Illinois flood



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "INUNDATED" "Remarkable Flood at Shawneetown, Ill." See images for text here.

Complete in 8 pages, minor irregularity along spine, very nice condition.... See More  

Seance performed in theater....

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 22, 1875



* Medium - seances

* materialized spirit - ghost



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "A Lively Seance" "Spiritualists Brought to Bay in the Boston Theater"

Complete in 8 pages, minor irregularity along spine, nice condition.... See More  

Group of 100 newspapers from the 1800's...

(100) WHOLESALE LOT OF 100 NEWSPAPERS all from the 1800's and all on rag paper--no pulpish or brittle issues (unless I included a few damaged historic issues of the latter years). All issues are damaged or 2nd rate condition--some will be perfectly fine. A reasonable mixture of titles but perhaps a higher concentration of the N.Y. Tribune.

Catherine E. Beecher...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1870



* Catherine E. Beecher

* Women's domestic training



Page 2 has an article headed: "Domestic Training For Woman" "Meeting of Ladies at Steinway Hall--Speeches by Mr. and Miss Beecher" See images for text here.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.... See More  

Mount Cenis tunnel completed...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 28, 1870



* Mount Cenis (Frejus Rail) Tunnel

* France & Italy connected (ground breakthrough)



The front page has one column headings: "The Mont Cenis Tunnel" "The Great Work at Length Completed" and more. (see)

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

Charles Lindbergh Paris flight in 1927...

THE DAILY REPUBLICAN, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, May 21, 1927 



* Charles Lindbergh's historic Transatlantic flight 

* Spirit of St. Louis - airplane solo



The front page has one column headings: "LINDBERGH SEEN 100 MILES FROM IRISH COAST" "Sighted By a Vessel at 12:10 Greenwich Time; Will Reach Paris at 8 O'Clock" See image for brief text here. Historic... See More  

Civil Rights Bill in effect ?...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 9, 1870



* Civil Rights law tested

* Treatment of Negroes changed ?



The front page has an article headed: "The Admission of Colored Men in Theatres--Test Cases in Charleston, S.C." See image for text here.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, some spine wear & tear, otherwise nice.