Map of the Virginia-North Carolina border...
Item #598559
March 09, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1862
* Suffolk, Virginia - Norfolk
* Fort Craig, New Mexico - Decatur, Alabama
* Burnside's North Carolina expedition
The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Movements Of Gen. Burnside" which shows a portion of the Virginia-North Carolina border (see photos). One column heads on the Civil War include: "Important From New M... See More
President-Elect Abraham Lincoln en route...
Item #598469
March 12, 1861
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, March 12, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln
* post inauguration
Page 3 has the following one column headings: "The Cabinet" "The Confederation" "The Virginia Convention"
Nice reading here. Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, some tape mends along central fold, minor foxing, otherwise nice.... See More
Trying to support Washington's mission...
Item #598287
November 03, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 3, 1779 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Further Thoughts on the Present Posture of Affairs, October, 1779" which has as its theme: "The two great parties into which this kingdom is unhappily divided, can agree in nothing but in maintaining & propagating one grand and capital mistake relative to the welfare of this n... See More
Battle of Fredericksburg close...
Item #598229
December 01, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, December 1, 1862
* Fredericksburg Virginia map
* General Ambrose Burnside
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
The front page has a map titled: "THE OPPOSING ARMIES ON THE RAPPAHANNOCK".
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "FROM TH... See More
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
A naval battle in the Civil War...
Item #597817
January 26, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 26, 1865
* Battle of Trent's Reach
* City Point, Virginia
* Wilmington, North Carolina
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "GREAT NAVAL BATTLE" "Rebel Iron-Clad Attack on City Point" "Entire Rebel Fleet Engaged" "SOUTHERN NEWS" "Evacuation of Wilmington" "General Terry Demands its Surrender&... 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
Lew Worsham win 1947 U.S. Open golf championship...
Item #597536
June 16, 1947
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 16, 1947
* Lew Worsham wins
* U.S. Open golf championship
* St. Louis Country Club, Ladue Mo
The front page has two column headline: "Worsham Wins as Snead Misses Putt On 18th Hole", "Navy Vet Takes National Open in Thrilling Match by One Stroke On Last Hole" with photo (see photos). 1st report coverage ... See More
Yankees move towards the rebel capital...
Item #597290
May 21, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, May 21, 1862 Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War are: "ON TO RICHMOND" "The Progress Towards Richmond, Virginia" "The Rebels will Defend their Capital--Their Pickets Driven in by Gen. Stoneman's Advance" "A Battle Impending" "The Emancipation Proposition In Missouri" "Late From New Orleans&... See More
The army in Virginia...
Item #597280
November 21, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 21, 1862 Among the front page one column heads are: "Army Operations In Virginia" "Gen. Burnside Still on the North Bank of the Rappahannock" 'The Rebel Pickets on the South Side" "The Rebels Occupying the Country Just Abandoned by Us" "A Force of 8000 at Gainesville" "Splendid Condition of the Army" " "... See More
Virginia returns to the Union...
Item #597001
February 01, 1870
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 1, 1870
* Post Civil War Virginia
* Returns to the Union
The ftpg. has an item headed: "The Admission Of Virginia -- Official Announcement by the President--The First Military District Abolished" with the text noting that Virginia has rejoined the union following the Civil War & that its representatives & senators will once again take their sea... See More
Two small maps on the Second Battle of Bull Run...
Item #596846
September 04, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, September 4, 1862
* Battle of Bull Run # 2
* Manassas VA Virginia
Near the lower right of the front page are two small one column wide Civil War maps showing the position of various troops at the 2nd battle of Bull Run (see). The balance of the front page is taken up with tremendous details of the battle with first column heads including: "THE WAR IN VIRGINIA&q... See More
Item #596647
December 20, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 20, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Another Naval Disaster" "The gunboat Daylight Blown Up by the Rebels" "General Butler's Department" "Details of the Fire & Explosion at Yorktown" "Chattanooga" "The Steamer Chesapeake" "News From West Virginia" and more.
Ei... See More
Item #596646
December 20, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 20, 1863 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Another Naval Disaster" "The gunboat Daylight Blown Up by the Rebels" "General Butler's Department" "Details of the Fire & Explosion at Yorktown" "Chattanooga" "The Steamer Chesapeake" "News From West Virginia" and more.
Ei... See More
Critical of Boston failing to honor the Non-imporatation Agreement...
Item #596510
September 22, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 22, 1770
* Non-importation agreement
The top of page 3 has an item headed: "Intelligence True & Extraordinary" which is a critical report on the Bostonians failing to hold to the non-importation agreement, noting: "There are now lying on the tales of New York Philadelphia, Virginia, Carolina...pamphlets containing an authentic lis... See More
Civil War Philadelphia...
Item #596127
October 25, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 25, 1862 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Defeat of Rebel Rangers In Tennessee" "Matters At Centreville ,Virginia" "Latest From Washington" "Gen. Rosecrans Supercedes General Buell" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
S.S. Vestris Sinks In 1928...
Item #595097
November 12, 1928
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, November 12, 1928
* Ocean Liner S.S. Vestris sinks
* Early same day report
The front page has a nice banner headline on the front page: "SINKING SHIP VESTRIS ON WAY TO THE BARBADOES CALLS FOR HELP OFF THE VIRGINIA COAST AS 200 PASSENGERS TAKE TO LIFE BOATS" with subheads (see).
Other news, sport and advertisements of the day through... See More
Concerns of the Virginians...
Item #595081
August 09, 1780
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 9, 1780
* American Revolutionary War
Page 2 has a report: "A gentleman just arrived from Virginia, by the way of New York, says the distresses of the inhabitants of that province are hardly to be described; that many of the first families had not tasted a morsel of fresh meat for near two months...This intelligence seems to account suf... See More
General Benjamin Butler...
Item #594989
January 14, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Jan. 14, 1865 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "The Military Situation" giving the latest reports from: "The Campaign in Virginia" & "The Western Campaign" and &qu... See More
The assassination of Alexander II of Russia...
Item #594948
March 14, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, March 14, 1881
* Alexander 11 of Russia assassinated (1st report)
This 4 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page that include: "The Murdered Czar", "Assassins", "Accomplish Their Designs Upon The Life Of The Czar", "Alexander II, Emperor of Russia, Fatally Injured...&q... See More
Fate of those who evacuated Virginia...
Item #594946
April 22, 1780
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 22, 1780 Page 3 has: "...An Act of the General Assembly of Virginia" concerning the fate of those who left Virginia to reside in England or elsewhere: "...bona fide inhabitants there for at least one year at any time within four years next before the commencement of hostilities on the 19th of April, 1775 [Lexington & Con... See More
Sad state of affairs in Virginia...
Item #594932
March 22, 1780
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 22, 1780
* American Revolutionary War
Page 3 has a small item: "It is a matter of surprize that no accounts have yet arrived from America respecting the progress of the war there, or the real destination of the troops that have been embarked since December last from New York; two expeditions were certainly intended; one to Carol... See More
War in the South... Chart of killed & disabled...
Item #594757
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1781 Near the beginning is the "List of the Men Killed or Disabled in the War" which includes various columns (see), with mentions of Howe, Carleton, Gage, Saratoga, and more (see). Also: "Summary of Proceedings in the last Session of the Last Parliament" includes some discussion of the Revolutionary War.Also: "Concer... See More
Civil War map of the Yorktown vicinity...
Item #594601
May 09, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 9, 1862
* Siege of Yorktown ends
* Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia
* New Orleans LA Louisiana
The front page is dominated by a nice Civil War map headed: "The Defenses Of Yorktown" (see photos). There are nice one column heads also: "The Advance of McClellan's Army", "The Enemy Still In Full Retreat", "Th... See More
A letter signed by John Jay...
Item #594434
April 05, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 5, 1779
* Revolutionary War
* John Jay letter
Page 2 has a letter from Congress, prefaced with a note of explanation signed in type by: John Jay, concerning disavowing a publication which appeared in the Penna. Packet newspaper (see photos). Also a report from the Boston Gazette that: "General Washington, upon application to ... See More
Virginia rejoins the Union....
Item #594348
January 26, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1870
* State of Virginia rejoins the Union
* Post Civil War
The front page has a one column heading: "The Virginia Bill Signed by the President" with smaller subhead: "The Admission of Virginia" See photo for text here.
Also a small one column heading on page 5 reads: "The Admission of Virginia"--Rejoicing in Richmond" See... See More
1932 Harry Powers (Bluebeard) execution....
Item #594275
March 19, 1932
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 19, 1932
* Harry F. Powers - Bluebeard
* Execution by hanging (1st report)
This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "'Bluebeard' Powers Dies On Gallows for Murder of Woman and Children"
and more. (see photos) 1st report coverage on the execution of serial killer, Harry F. Powe... See More
Lawrence MA fire.... Whiskey ring...
Item #594100
July 14, 1875
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG, Richmond, Virginia, July 14, 1875
* Whiskey Ring scandal
The front page has a brief item concerning a meeting of: "The American Hebrew Congregation" in Buffalo (see). Also: "The Riot In Lawrence, Mass." "The Whiskey Frauds" "Examples of Going West" points out that the grass is not always greener on the other side of the Missi... See More
Southern rebellion... Civil War....
Item #593754
August 30, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 30, 1861 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Reconnaissance of the Rebel Advanced Posts in Virginia" "Important Positions Occupied by the Enemy" "Programme of the Rebel Leaders" "300,000 Armed Rebels in Virginia" "Large Number of Rebels Mustering in Missouri" and more.
... See More
The death of Jim Bridger...
Item #592602
July 20, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, July 20, 1881
* Death of Jim Bridger
* Mountain men - trappers
The very bottom of the front page has a brief report headed: "An Old Scout Dead" with a Kansas City dateline, reading: "James Bridger, an old-time frontiersman and scout, who took General Fremont across the plains, died yesterday near New Santa Fe, this co... See More
1889 Pittsburgh, PA tornado...
Item #592533
January 10, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLINGENCER, West Virginia, January 10, 1889
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headlines that include: "A Cyclone", "Causes Death And Damage", "A Building Blown Down in Pittsburgh, Burying Fifty People", "More Than Eighty Girls Killed...." and more. 1st report coverage on the ... See More
John L. Sullivan... boxing...
Item #592404
October 17, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, October 17, 1889
* John L. Sullivan
* Heavyweight boxing
The front page has one column headlines on the front page: "SULLIVAN IRRITATED", "At the Talk of His Enemies and Wants a Fight", "And He Wants It Right Soon", "He is Ready to Accommodate Anybody on Earth....". See phot... See More
1889 Federal execution by hanging...
Item #592341
May 18, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, May 18, 1889
* Negro hanging for murder
The front page has one column headliones: "HANGED BY THE NECK", "Nelson Colbert Executed for Killing Phillip Wentzell", "At The National Capital" and more. 1st report coverage on the federal execution of Negro, Nelson Colbert, at Washington D.C. for murder.
Other ne... See More
Cedar Springs, Arizona outlaws robbery.....
Item #592331
May 15, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, May 15, 1889
* Cedar Springs, Arizona - ghost town
* Outlaws vs. Army paymaster Whamat
The front page has one column headlines that include: "A FIGHT WITH BANDITS", "Army Paymaster and his Guard Attacked by Highwaymen", "Who Secure Over $29,000" and more. 1st report coverage on the robbery... See More
1889 Park Central Hotel explosion... Hartford, Ct...
Item #592326
February 19, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, February 19, 1889
* Park Hotel Central disaster
* Hartford, Connecticut
The front page has one column headlines that include: "Frightful", "The Latest Hotel Horror", "A Building Filled With Guests Wrecked by an Explosion", "Many People Are Buried in the Ruins and Killed" and more (see photos... See More
1889 World Series... NY Giants win...
Item #592308
October 30, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, October 30, 1889
* New York Giants vs. Brooklyn Bridegrooms (Dodgers)
* Pre modern day World Series - championship
* National vs. American baseball leagues
The front page has one column headlines on the front page that include: "THE CHAMPIONSHIP", "Of the Country Won by the Giants in the Final Game", &qu... See More
How Virginia dealt with patriots & traitors...
Item #592255
August 20, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 20, 1779 Page 3 under "America" has a report from the Committee of the House of Delegates in Virginia, which includes: "...those inhabitants of this state who were beyond sea at the commencement of hostilities at Lexington, & have not since by overt acts adhered to the public enemy, ought still to be deemed citizens of this commonwe... See More
Nearing the end of the Civil War...
Item #592128
January 26, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, January 26, 1865
* City Point, Virginia
* Wilmington, North Carolina
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "GREAT NAVAL BATTLE", "Rebel Iron-Clad Attack on City Point", "The Entire Rebel Fleet Engaged", &... See More
General John Burgoyne...
Item #591927
May 25, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 25, 1779 Most of page 2 is taken up with further discussions in the House of Commons on the conduct of General Howe. Page 3 has from the "House of Commons: "General Burgoyne rose and recapitulated the whole of the American war in which he had been concerned...". An update notes: "...from Virginia...brings advice that nothing had yet... See More
1862 James Island...
Item #591641
June 17, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1862
* Secessionville, South Carolina- James Island
* Peninsula campaign in Virginia
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War within this issue: "Important From Port Royal", "Operations Against Charleston", "Shar... See More
Huge Civil War map of the Richmond vicinity...
Item #591576
August 17, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 17, 1864
* Second Battle of Deep Bottom - Virginia
* Richmond-Petersburg VA campaign map
Over half of the front page is taken up with a very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE COUNTRY BETWEEN RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG". Among the various ftpg. column heads on the war are: "From Grant's Army" "A Grand Strategic Movement" "The... See More
1861 Prelude to Bull Run...
Item #591434
July 16, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1861 Among the ftpg. first column heads are those relating to fights just prior to Bull Run: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Another Important Victory in Western Virginia" "The Entire Army of General Garnett Routed" "Total Demoralization of the Rebel Forces"" and more. Some printing creases on the front page do not affect this ... See More
1902 Northfork, West Virginia mine disaster....
Item #591340
September 16, 1902
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, New York, September 16, 1902
* Northfork WV West Virginia
* Algoma coal mine disaster
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "EXPLOSION IN A MINE", "Disaster and Death at North Fork, W. Va.", "Seventeen Known To be Dead"
1st report coverage on the Northfork, West Virginia Algoma Coal Mine explosion disast... See More
Map of Fredericksburg...
Item #590770
April 22, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1862
* Fredericksburg Virginia map
* Rappahannock River
* Yorktown - Old Point VA
The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Movement Of Gen. McDowell Against Fredericksburgh." Plus there are various one column heads: "Old Point & Yorktown" "Another Unpleasant Storm on the Peninsula" "The Captur... See More
Civil War map of Virginia & Maryland...
Item #590548
May 27, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1862
* First Battle of Winchester
* Nathaniel Banks vs. Stonewall Jackson
* Virginia, Map
The front page has a very nice and very detailed Civil War map headed: "The Line Of Gen. Banks' Retreat Into Maryland" which includes Washington, D.C., Alexandria, Harrisonburg, Strasburg, Hagerstown, Fredericksburg & much in betwee... See More
Yorktown, VA map...
Item #590348
May 05, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 5, 1862
* Battle or Siege of Yorktown, Virginia
* General George B. McClellan
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. The front page has a map titled: "THE CAPTURE OF YORKTOWN AND GLOUCESTER POINT".
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "YORKTO... See More
Civil War Map - Hanover Virginia...
Item #589225
June 04, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1862 The prime feature may well be the back page Civil War map headed: "The Late Victory Near Hanover Court House, Virginia" which shows much details, and has a key for strategic locations. Among the front page column heads on the war are: "The Great Victory" "Full Details of the Second Day's Fight" which is the historic Battle of Col... See More
Closeing the Battle of Fredericksburg...
Item #589155
November 26, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 26, 1862
* General Braxton Bragg's plantation captured
* Cove Creek, North Carolina
* General Ambrose Burnside - Fredericksburg, Virginia
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans",
&quo... See More
Battle of Fredericksburg close....
Item #589153
November 28, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, November 28, 1862
* Upcoming battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia
* General Burnside
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "NEWS FROM THE RAPPAHANNOCK", "The Latest Reports from the Army in Virginia", "Intervi... See More
Mingo Co. WV mine war...
Item #588700
May 15, 1921
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, May 15, 1921
* Mingo County, West Virginia
* Williamson, WV
* Coal mine war
This 50+ page Sunday newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "MARTIAL LAW DECREE READY", "Harding Writes Order for Mine Camp War, but Delays Issuing It" and "Troops In Mingo County"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... See More
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