Dismissing an agent...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 2, 1767  Inside has an "Extract of a Letter from Boston (New England)" concerning the dismissal of Mr. Jackson as an agent, signed by the governor: Fra. Bernard (see).

Eight pages, 88 1/4 by 11 inches, some damp staining & minor margin wear.

Black Hills... Indians...

CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, May 30, 1876



* Black Hills - Wyoming Territory

* Native Americans - Indians



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

The front page has one column headings: "More Doleful News From the Black Hills" "Fighting and Murdering by Indians in Wyoming Territory" "The Indian T... See More  

Very early Boy Scout magazine...

THE SCOUT, London, July 7, 1923  An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.

This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well. Complete in 24 pages, color front &... See More  

George Custer West Point statue...

THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, September 5, 1879



* General George Custer

* West Point statue unveiling

* Henry Slade - medium - psychic



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

Page 3 has one column headings: "Custer Monument" "Ceremonies of the Unveiling of the West Point Statue". See images for text.

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England, France, and America...

LLOYD'S EVENING POST, London, Jan. 1, 1796 



* Rare 18th century title



Page 4 has: "Extracts From An American Journal" which concerns the relations among England, France, and the United States.

Four pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, wear at the margins, minor foxing.

Mary Baker Eddy death...

THE NEWS SCIMITAR, Memphis, Tennessee, December 5, 1910



* Mary Baker Eddy death

* Christian Science



The front page has one column headlines that include: "LEADER OF CHURCH OF CHRIST HEARS CALL OF DEATH" "Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy Dies Following Indisposition Lasting Nine Days--Death Due to 'Natural Causes'" and more. (see)

1st report coverage on the death of Christia... See More  

Rebels severely repulsed...

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1865  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "The Second & Fifth Corps In Motion" "Successful Advance of the Troops" "The Second Corps Attacked by the Enemy" "The Rebels Severely Repulsed" "From Missouri" and more.

Eight pages, very nice condition.

Lynde Brook Reservoir flood...

CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Ohio, March 31, 1876



* Lynde Brook Reservoir dam break

* Worcester Massachusetts flood



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

The front page has one column headings: "An Irresitsible Flood" "Lyndebrook Reservoir Dam Carried Away" "760,000,000 Gallons of Water Loose in a Narrow Valle... See More  

Friars Point Negroes lynchings....

CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, January 8, 1876



* Friars Point MS Mississippi

* Negroes - lynchings - shootings



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

The front page has a one column heading: "Judge Lynch Holds Court at Friar's Point" See image for text here.

Complete, very minor margin wear, otherwise nice... See More  

Susan B. Anthony...

THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, February 28, 1876



* Susan B. Anthony

* Beecher-Tilton scandal



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

The front page has one column headings: "'Susan B. Anthony Speaks" "What She Thinks of Bowen, Beecher, Tilton, and the Advisory Council" See image for text here.

Compl... See More  

Barboursville, West Virginia lynching.......

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, January 24, 1876



* Barboursville WV West Virginia

* Lynching - Lynch mob



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

The front page has a one column heading: "A Horrible Lynching Affair in West Virginia" See image for text here.

Complete, very minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.... See More  

Henry Ward Beecher not guilty...

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, August 29, 1874



* Henry Ward Beecher verdict

* Theodore Tilton scandal



The front page has one column headings that include: "BEECHER" "Report of the Investigating Committee" "Unanimous Verdict Of 'Not Guilty'" "Tilton and Moulton Denounced" "Enthusiasm At Plymouth Church" and more ... See More  

Vicksburg, Mississippi massacre....

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, December 9, 1874



* Vicksburg, Mississippi massacre

* Assassination of Negroes



Page 3 has one column headings: "The Vicksburg War" "The Negroes Marching in Force upon the City". See image for text.

Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout. Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches... See More  

Ghosts...

EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, April 25, 1874



* Ghost - spectre - apparition



This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.

Page 2 has one column headings: "A Ghost Laid" "How A Sensible Youth Encountered His Mother's Spirit". See images for text.

Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, otherwise in ... See More  

News from the Mexican War...

THE UNION, Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 1847  The front page has: "Army Intelligence" "General Wool's Division" which includes a letter from the "camp at Agua Neuva" and another from "Monterey, Dec. 24, 1846". Inside has: "Official" with two "General Orders" relating to the military (see).

Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine,... See More  

Outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez guilty...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1875



* Tiburcio Vasquez guilty

* Los Angeles, California

* Stage coach robbery



The last column of the front page has a small heading: "Vasquez, The Bandit, Found Guilty" A small item here but still a first report nonetheless.

Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with c... See More  

Day of Al Capone's death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1947



* Al Capone death (day of)

* Chicago beer baron

* Gangster - mob boss



The back page has a very small and discrete one column heading: "Capone's Heart Said to Be Failing". See image for brief text. He would die on this day.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 30 pages, very nice condition.... See More  

Latest from Harper's Ferry & elsewhere...

NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1861  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Sanitary Condition of the Troops" "The Rebel Battery at Sewell's Point Shelled" "Important From Harper's Ferry" "Important From Maryland" "Important From Fort Pickens" and more.

Eight pages, nice condition.... See More  

The Shenandoah Valley...

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 20, 1862  The front page has war-related one column heads including: "News From Burnside's Army" "Headquarters Advanced from Catlett's Station" "Position of the Rebels in the Shenandoah Valley" "Evacuation of Warrenton by the Army of the Potomac" "Interesting From Tennessee" "Interesting From Key West" a... See More  

Bill Dickey fight and suspension...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 5, 1932



* Catcher Bill Dickey

* New York Yankees

* Famous fight during MLB game



This 32 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 11: "Senators Defeat Yankees Twice and Break Gomez's Winning Streak" with subheads that include: "RUTH HITS NO. 23 IN SECOND GAME" "DICKEY, REYNOLDS CLASH" "Latter Suffers Br... See More  

Wilds of Dakota Territory...

EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, June 3, 1874



* Life in the early Dakotas



This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.

Page 2 has one column headings: "The Wilds Of Dakota" "Bleakness In May--Dakota Mud..." See images for text.

Complete in 8 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More  

Quincy, Illinois bank robbery...

EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, February 16, 1874



* Quincy, Illinois bank robbery



This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.

The front page has one column headings: "Quincy, Ill." "The Heavy Quincy, Ill., Bank Robbery--Over a Quarter Million Dollars Stolen" See image for brief text here.

Complete in 8 pages, irregular along the s... See More  

Oil regions around Titusville...

THE WORLD, New York City, December 7, 1872



* Titusville, Pennsylvania

* Perturbation in oil regions



The front page has one column headings: "THE CORNER IN OIL" "The Entire Pennsylvania Petroleum Region In A Tumult" "New And Startling Scheme" Lengthy text continues on page 2.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, ... See More  

Supreme Court Decision...

Beginning of the "Miranda Rights" law...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 14, 1966 



* Miranda rights onset

* Supreme Court decides the Miranda vs. Arizona case

* Landmark decision



The top of the front page reports on a game-changing ruling for law enforcement, as the Supreme Court responds to the case of "Miranda vs. Arizona". The headline reads:



"Law Aides Critical Of Confession Edict"



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The Modoc Indian War...

NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1873  The top of the first column has: "THE MODOCS" "Another Encounter in the Lava Beds--A Detachment Ambushed by Indians--23 Killed and 18 Wounded". This coverage takes over 2 columns.

Twelve pages, minor spine wear to the back leaf, nice condition.