Potential extermination of Native Americans...
Item #693094
February 11, 1840
THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, Feb. 11, 1840 Page 2 begins with a half-column article concerning: "Indian Affairs" which reports on the state of the Native Americans at that time. One bit notes: "...that some system should be established for the preservation of the Indian. The rapid advancement of white settlements threatened his race with utter extermination.... See More
Detailed "snake oil" advertisement...
Item #693093
March 24, 1840
THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, March 24, 1840 Among the wealth of ads on the back page is an illustrated one for: "The Indian's Panacea for the cure of Scrofula, or King's Evil; incipient cancers, syphilitic and mercurial diseases, particularly ulcers and painful affections of the bones..." with much more. Today's world would call this classic "sna... See More
Supporting Van Buren for President...
Item #693092
April 07, 1840
THE DAILY REGISTER, New Bedford, Massachusetts, April 7, 1840
* Martin Van Buren for president
Page 2 begins with a political notice supporting: "For President of the U.S. MARTIN VAN BUREN, of New York. For Vice President of the U.S. JAMES K. POLK, of Tennessee" with more.
Various news reports and ads of the day, four pages, good condition.... See More
The "War Supplement" issue of this famous illustrated newspaper...
Item #693083
May 31, 1862
WAR SUPPLEMENT to FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, May 31, 1862 A very war-themed masthead which features a four page foldout: "Bombardment of Forts Jackson & St. Philip...Under the Command of Flag-Officer Farragut, Engaging the Rebel Forts...On its Way to New Orleans...". This print is cut at the middle due to the binding & trimming process so disfigured as such wi... See More
Boxer John L. Sullivan as a wife abuser...
Item #693073
June 12, 1883
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, June 12, 1883
* John L. Sullivan wanted by police
* "Boston Strong Boy" spousal abuse
* Heavyweight bare knuckle boxing champion
The front page has an article headed: "'Knocked Out' In One Round" "Prof. Sullivan's Latest Achievements" (see) Reports the famous boxer who is wanted by the Boston police for abusing his wife.
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Battle of Solferino w/ map...
Item #693071
July 07, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 7, 1859
* Battle of Solferino, Italy
* Second Italian War of Independence
The front page has one column headings: "Another Terrible Battle and Another French Victory" "Upwards of Four Hundred Thousand Men on the Field of Battle" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
A few neat illustrated advertisements...
Item #693053
NEW YORK EVENING POST, July 17, 1815 * Illustrated advertisements
* Early 19th century original
The front page is filled with advertisements, including illustrated ads for a steam boat and at least 5 illustrated ship ads. The back page has an ad for a stagecoach and more.
Four pages, a little light staining, generally nice.... See More
1899 Battle of Ladysmith, Natal...
Item #693044
November 02, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 2, 1899
* Battle of Ladysmith
* Second Boer War
* Colony of Natal
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ENGLISH OVERWHELMED LADYSMITH INVESTED" 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 from this era in... See More
Stagecoach robbery... The new king of Hawaii...
Item #693032
April 09, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1874 The front page has: "A Highway Robbery In Texas--Passengers of a Stage-Coach Robbed" which is a classic report from the Old West.
Page 4 has an interesting article: "Ten Hours, or Eight?" which is a detailed report--taking over half a column--on the debate as to whether a work day should be 8 or 10 hours.
Page 5 hs: "the Expedition Aga... See More
Descriptive of California... Much on the Indians...
Item #693031
April 13, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1874 The front page has: "The Indians' "The Situation at Red Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies--Insolence of the Savages" which is an interesting report datelined from Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory.
Also on the front page is: "Triple 'Execution" "Three Indians Hanged at Fort Smith, Arkansas" about which much can be found on th... See More
Converting to Mormonism...
Item #693029
May 25, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1874
* Leader Brigham Young era
* Converting to Mormonism - Mormons
Page 4 has: "Mormon Converts" which is a telegram from Salinas, California, noting in part: "... About two months ago two missionaries of Mormonism from Utah came to Long Valley...They met with such success in their labors...they have converted...all the families residing in tha... See More
Congress deals with the polygamy issue in Utah...
Item #693021
June 03, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1874
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Polygamy & U.S. Congress
Page 4 has: "The Mormon Question In Congress" which mentions in part: "...passed a bill for the regulation of the courts in Utah. The principal object of the biukll...involving polygamy and polygamists to be tried before Judges and juries who do not believe in polygamy...This bill raises ... See More
The Suffrage Convention: women work towards gaining the vote...
Item #693018
May 16, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1874
* Early Women's suffrage meeting
* Susan B. Anthony & more
The back page has almost 1/2 columns taken up with: "WOMEN WHO WANT TO VOTE" "The Suffrage Convention" "Second Day's Proceedings--Address of Rev. O. B. Frothingham on the Question at Issue". Among the names mentioned are Susan B. Anthony, Isabelle Be... See More
Marriage of Brigham Young's granddaughter...
Item #693017
May 08, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1874
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Brigham Young's granddaughter
* Marriage to Charles Wilson
Page 6 begins with: "Wedding In Salt Lake" "Marriage of a Granddaughter Of Brigham Young" followed by all the details.
The front page has: "Death Of A Victim of the Younger Brothers" which begins: "Capt. Lewis J. Lull, the detec... See More
The Lowry Gang...
Item #693014
May 04, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1874
* Lowry War
The bottom of page 2 has: "The Lower Gang" with the report noting in part: "...gives the following account of the murderous doings of another of the Lower gang: 'Bryan Oxendine shot his wife...under the following circumstances:..." with much more.
The Lowry War was a conflict in Robeson County, North Carolina, from 1864 ... See More
Much detail on Vasquez and his stagecoach robbery...
Item #693009
March 21, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1874
* California outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez
Page 4 has over half a column taken up with: "California Bandits" "Two Men Capture A Regular Station, Receive & Plunder the Stage, and Corral the Passengers".
The article begins: "... gives the subjoined account of the recent robbery of a stage by the notorious Vasquez and one other man..... See More
Matagorda Peninsula expedition... Texas...
Item #692926
January 23, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 23, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From the Gulf", "The Expedition to the Matagorda Peninsula", "The Granite City Shells the Rebels & Scatters Them", "Meade's Army", "General Kelley's Dept.", and more.
Other Civil War related reporting is found throughout.
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A treaty to end the Seminole War is reached, but not for long...
Item #692867
June 08, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, June 8, 1839 Page 10 has a report headed: "The Florida War Ended" noting in part: "Such is the official announcement from Gen. Macomb, and we ardently wish it may prove correct...terms of the agreement are very vague--the Indians manifestly understanding that they are to have undisturbed possession of the territory allowed them; while our government m... See More
The desert of California...
Item #692866
May 11, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, May 11, 1839 Inside has a report: "Desert of California". Keep in mind that California was part of Mexico at this time, so bits of the report include: "This immense plain, the existence of which was until very recently unknown, is situated in the central part of Upper or New California, in Mexico...Its area is equal to that of Virginia...this remarkab... See More
1880 Leadville, Colorado booming...
Item #692860
February 15, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Feb. 15, 1880
* Leadville, Colorado on the rise
* Silver mining boomtown
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Growth Of Leadville" "An Old Mining Camp and a New City" and more. (see) Text takes up just over a full column.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint bac... See More
Mormon numbers are increasing in New Jersey...
Item #692853
August 17, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, Aug. 17, 1839
* Early Mormons - Mormonism
The bottom of an inside page has a brief report on: "Mormonism" noting: "...this delusion has exhibited itself in this state [New Jersey], in the neighborhood of New Egypt & other places in Monmouth co. A number of the disciples appeared there...& have succeeded in making coverts of several pers... See More
Much on Pensacola, Florida...
Item #692848
November 23, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, Nov. 9, 1839 Taking half a column on the front page and all of page 2 is a very detailed article: "Pensacola, West-Florida". It becomes with some history, then delves into life there, its beauty, its commercial enterprises, etc. Bits include: "The Bay of Pensacola was discovered in the early part of the 16th century...Pensacola now contains 2,400 inha... See More
The famous slave ship Amistad...
Item #692847
November 23, 1839
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, Nov. 23, 1839 Near the back is a brief item concerning the famous slave ship Amistad, about which Stephen Spielberg directed a movie of the same name.
The report notes: "The case of the Amistad has been again before the U.S. Court in session this week at Hartford, and was further postponed by the Court to January, to give time for producing certain testimony i... See More
Much on the case of fugitive slave Henry Long...
Item #692806
December 28, 1850
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, December 28, 1850
* Fugitive slave case
* Henry Long
Pages 4 & 5 have over a column taken up with an article headed: "Alleged Slave Case" with various subheads, concerning the case of fugitive slave Henry Long, about whom much is written on the web. Much detail, as this was from the beginning of the very controversial Fugitive Slave Act.
Eight pa... See More
The fugitive slave case of Bill Fisher...
Item #692805
July 27, 1853
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, July 27, 1853
* Fugitive Slave Case
* Bill Fisher
The front page has: "The Fugitive Slave Case--The Health of the City, etc." being the slave case of Bill Fisher. This report takes three-quarters of a column and includes: "...as soon as the marshal drove off with the slave, a number of them followed the carriage. The friends of the slave will follo... See More
The Pike's Peak Gold Rush...
Item #692804
March 24, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1859
* Pike's Peak gold rush
The top of the front page has: "The New El Dorado Of The West" "Rich Products of Cherry Creek--The Best Route for Emigrants--Difference of Opinion Thereon--Important Statements of Returned Miners" with reports from Nebraska City which take nearly 1 1/2 columns. This would be known as the Pike's Peak ... See More
Roentgen's x-ray discovery... Early bicycle...
Item #692802
February 08, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 8, 1896
* Discovery of the X-ray
* Wilhelm Roentgen
The second page of this issue contains "Prof. Roentgen's Discovery" (Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen) which is of the further reporting of his discover of the x-ray. The frontpage of this issue contains "New Harlem River Bridge and Park Avenue Improvement, New York City" whi... See More
Minting California gold coins...
Item #692773
November 10, 1849
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, November 10, 1849
* California gold rush
The back page has: "California Facts" which includes: "...Within a few days gold coins of the value of ten dollars made from the California metal have been issued by Messrs. Moffatt and Co...and by Messrs. Wright & Co...of San Francisco. They are very similar in appearance and also strongly resemble the ... See More
Death of Joseph Haydn... Proclamation signed by President James Madison...
Item #692771
August 17, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 17, 1809
* Franz Joseph Haydn death
* Classical music composer
* Vienna, Austria
The top of the front page has: "A Proclamation" signed in type: James Madison, and also: "French Piracies" which takes an entire column. On page 2, under the "Deaths" is a small announcement "In Vienna, May 31st, Hayden, [Hadyn] the celebrated musi... See More
Early report on the California Gold Rush...
Item #692766
December 16, 1848
BOSTON MUSEUM, Dec. 16, 1848 Page 4 has: "California Gold" which includes: "All of our brethren are having their say about the California gold discoveries...But California, nor any other unsettled country, should not be peopled by fortune hunters. The wilderness wants practical men, not visionary drones...The mining fever is raging here as well as elsewhere...one of our citize... See More
Death of Zachary Taylor... Slave ads in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #692763
July 19, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 19, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Page 2 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with reports on the death of President Zachary Taylor, with column heads: "Official Proceedings Of The Cabinet Consequent Upon Gen. Taylor's Death".
Among the many back page ads is one headed: "Sla... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #692756
August 10, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Aug. 10, 1888
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
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* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
From Nebraska... A train robber captured...
Item #692747
March 15, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 15, 1883
* Home of the Cornhuskers
We seldom encounter Nebraska newspapers from during the Wild West era, but here is one. Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and this issue is dated from just 16 years after statehood.
Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers' notes that the only institution holding any issues of this title is th... See More
Rebels defeated in Western Virginia...
Item #692736
July 13, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, July 13, 1861
* Battle of Rich Mountain - West Virginia
* General George B. McClellan victory
Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "Victory In Western Virginia" "Advance of Gen. McClellan's Division' "Active Movements in Missouri" "The Rebels Driven From Monroe" "Speedy Evacuation of Fairfax" ... See More
Latest news on the Civil War...
Item #692733
July 17, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, July 17, 1861 Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "Rapid Increase of Gen. McDowell's Command" "53,500 Troops in His Department" "A Grant Review by Gen. Scott - The Old Hero In Virginia" "Gen. McClellan Thanked by Congress" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (des... See More
Treason is dying out in Texas...
Item #692724
August 16, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Aug. 16, 1861 Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "Good News From Texas" "Treason Dying Out" "The Rebels Approaching the Potomac" "The Ringleaders Sent to Tortugas" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), minimal fold wear, small tears at margins, some fold fo... See More
President Andrew Johnson is acquitted in his impeachment trial...
Item #692697
May 29, 1868
WILMINGTON JOURNAL, North Carolina, May 29, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson acquitted
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The notable report is on page 3 under "Latest News By Telegraph" with column heads: "Impeachment" "The President Acquitted" with a dateline from Washington.
Other articles within: "The Government to be Subverted" "Th... See More
Impeachment and Reconstruction reports...
Item #692696
May 22, 1868
WILMINGTON JOURNAL, North Carolina, May 22, 1868 Among the articles: "Will Impeachment Succeed" "Probability of the Acquittal of the President--Senators Grimes, Fessenden, Trumbull & Henderson Against Conviction--Extraordinary Excitement in Washington..." "Anarchy in the South--'Somebody's Got to Leave' " "The Defeat of Impeachment" &qu... See More
Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692695
May 15, 1868
WILMINGTON JOURNAL, North Carolina, May 15, 1868 Near the bottom of the front page is: "From Washington" "The Impeachment Trial--Preparations of Questions for Taking the Verdict---The Lobby--Mr. Seward After More Possessions". Page 2 includes: "What Has the South to Expect from the North?" and: "Impeachment" which begins: "It is said that the peop... See More
Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692694
May 08, 1868
WILMINGTON JOURNAL, North Carolina, May 8, 1868 The top of the last column has: "Impeachment--Eloquent and Patriotic Address of Mr. Stanbery In Defence of the President of the United States" and then also: "Trial of Mr. Davis" in Richmond.
Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692693
May 01, 1868
WILMINGTON JOURNAL, North Carolina, May 1, 1868 The front page includes: "Impeachment" "The Probable Verdict" "Great Pressure for Conviction" "The Result of Impeachment--Possible Failure of the Radical Game--Only One-third of the Senators Thick & Thin Radicals..." then also "Impeachment Gossip".
Four pages, nice condition.
Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial... African-Americans in politics...
Item #692692
March 21, 1868
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, South Carolina, March 21, 1868 The top of the front page has a column headed: "Things In Washington" "The President's Line of Defence in Impeachment--Petitions for the Removal of Mr. M'Culloch..." with more. Then a string of subheads including: "Impeachment Rumors--Reported Resignation of Secretary Seward--What the Radicals Will Pro... See More
Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial...
Item #692691
March 20, 1868
THE CHARLESTON DAILY NEWS, South Carolina, March 20, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial
The front page has column heads: "Impeachment Prospects" "Another Interview With Mr. Johnson--How He Talks As To Impeachment" with the report taking a full column.
Four pages, nice condition.
Bannock War of 1895...
Item #692669
July 24, 1895
HELENA EVENING HERALD, Montana, July 24, 1895
* Jackson Hole, Wyoming - valley
* Bannock War - Indians - Native Americans
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "A FIGHT AT NOON" with subheads. (see) Uncommon publication from the old West.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and a minor wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
Latest reports on the Civil War...
Item #692609
January 12, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 12, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "The War Inn Virginia" "Capture of the Guerrilla McCown, and Three of his Men" "Department of the South" "The Bombardment of Charleston Continues--The Hotels all Closed" "News From Washington" "From Fortress Monroe" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (... See More
New York celebrates St. Patrick's Day...
Item #692604
March 18, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "ST. PATRICK'S DAY" "Military and Civic Celebrations, Processions, Balls, Dinners & Speeches" "The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick & the Knights Thereof at a Cheerful Reunion" "The Irish all Right, and Not a Copperhead in Their Ranks" with more.
Some Civil War reporting ins... See More
Battle of Ball's Bluff...
Item #692602
October 29, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 29, 1861
* Battle of Ball's Bluff - Leesburg, Virginia
Among the front pagfe column heads on the Civil War are: "The Southern Rebellion" "The Fight at Ball's Bluff" "Official Eulogy of the National Troops" "Secretary Cameron's Third Letter on Fugitive Slaves" "Price's Army Still in Retreat" &qu... See More
The Yankees in Kentucky...
Item #692580
September 09, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 9, 1861 Over half of the first column is taken up with a nice stack of heads on the Civil including: "The Southern Rebellion" "Important From Kentucky" "The Stars & Stripes Floating Over the Capitol" "Probable Abandonment of more Forts on the North Carolina Coast" "Arrest of Baltimore Secessionists" and more.
E... See More
1860 Famous Charles Dickens Magazine...
Item #692554
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, London, 1860 This was a Victorian weekly literary publication founded and owned by Charles Dickens, published from 1859 to 1895. Edited by Dickens, it was the direct successor to his previous publication "Household Words", abandoned due to differences with his former publisher. It hosted the serialization of many prominent novels and after Dickens' death
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Latest from the War of 1812...
Item #692539
December 05, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 5, 1812 Inside has: "From Halifax" with some War of 1812 reports: "The Northern Army" and "Army of the Centre" which also have war reports. Much of a column is taken up with election-related reports including a lengthy article "The Union of the States".
Four pages, minor foxing, good condition.
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