Albert Fish, serial killer & rapist trial ends...
Item #668194
March 22, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial ends
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "FISH CASE WILL GO TO THE JURY TODAY" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications t... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish murder trial......
Item #667997
March 21, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1935
* Albert Fish trial - declared insane
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "FISH HELD INSANE BY THREE EXPERTS" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few public... See More
Prohibition begins in 1920 America...
Item #667931
June 08, 1920
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, June 8, 1920
* Prohibition begins in America
* No beer - liquor
The front page has a three column headline: "Last Nail Put in Coffin of Old John Barleycorn By U.S. Supreme Court" with subheads. (see) A nice, to the point headline here. Great to have framed at any local bar.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally goo... See More
Dutch Schultz trial...
Item #667914
July 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1935
* New York City gangster Dutch Schultz
* Tax evasion trial beginning
The front page has one column headings: "SCHULTZ BEER RULE AND LINK TO GANGS PORTRAYED TO JURY" "Detectives Tell of His Speakeasy Activities After the Murder of Noe" and more. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous ... See More
Attempts to impeach President Andrew Johnson...
Item #667817
March 04, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The front page has an article headed: "IMPEACHMENT" "Specifications Against the President Presented to the Senate" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
1922 William Desmond Taylor murder....
Item #667794
February 03, 1922
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, February 3, 1922
* William Desmond Taylor shot dead
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "WOMAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MURDER OF A MOVIE DIRECTOR" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is still unsolved till this day.
Sixteen pages, light toning and a little wear along the... See More
Item from Sojourner Truth...
Item #667793
March 11, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1882
* Sojourner Truth
* Black Woman
* Woman's Activist
Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue is just a small, inconspicuous item on page 3 under the "Personal" column reading: "Sojourner Truth writers to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, in reference to recent published paragraphs of her having a fine home, and he... See More
Three Thomas Jefferson Acts of Congress...
Item #667301
February 15, 1808
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 15, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
* (3) Acts of Congress signed
The front page has over half a column taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One relates to the impeachment trial of Samuel Chase.
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Map of Havana, Cuba...
Item #667199
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 Although typically missing from most issues, this magazine still contains the full page plate titled: "Plan of the City and Harbour of Havanna" which also includes a key as to the various points of interest.An article: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica" but the map of Jamaica is lacking.
Near the back of the issue is... See More
1867 John Surratt trial...
Item #667191
June 12, 1867
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 12, 1867
* John H. Surratt trial
* re. Lincoln's Assassination
Page 10 has an article: "TRIAL OF JOHN H. SURRATT" The Legal Hitch In The Case" and more. Text takes up 2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
1950 Preston Tucker not guilty...
Item #667142
January 23, 1950
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 23, 1950
* Preston Tucker not guilty (1st report)
* Automobile designer & entrepreneur
* 1948 Tucker Sedan "Tucker Torpedo" fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Tucker Will Try to Re-organize Firm" with subhead: "Accused Cleared Of Fraud Charges" (see)
Four pages, a few larger size binding holes along the ... See More
Bobby Franks murder... trial begins...
Item #666902
July 22, 1924
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., July 22, 1924
* Bobby Franks murder trial begins
* Nathan Leopold and Richard Leob
The top of the front page has three column headline: "THE MOST DRAMATIC CRIMINAL TRIAL OF DECADE OPENS TODAY" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 10 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
Much on the Johnson impeachment trial...
Item #666773
April 03, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The entire front page is taken up with proceedings on the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson.
The first column heads include: "IMPEACHMENT" "Further Examination of Witnesses for the Prosecution" "The President's Attempt to Obtain Control of the Treas... See More
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. death....
Item #666712
March 06, 1935
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. March 6, 1935
* Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. death (1st report)
* Supreme Court of the United States
* Associate Justice
The top of the front page has a two column illustration of Holmes with heading: "DEATH COMES TO OLIVER WENDALL HOLMES, JR., AT AN EARLY HOUR THIS MORNING" (see).
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small bi... See More
Benjamin N. Cardozo appointed to U.S. Supreme Court...
Item #666706
February 16, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 16, 1932
* Benjamin N. Cardozo nomination
* United States Supreme Court
* President Herbert Hoover appointment
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CARDOZO IS NAMED TO SUPREME COURT; NOMINATION HAILED" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 3 with photo. Loads of text here. First report coverage on President Herbert Hoover appointing B... See More
Nice reporting on the investigation into the Lizzie Borden murder case...
Item #666671
August 05, 1892
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Aug. 5, 1892
* Lizzie Borden murder trial
The front page has nearly a full column taken up with reports concerning the infamous Lizzie Borden murder case. Column heads: "NEITHER MOTIVE NOR CLEW" "Murderer of the Bordens Leaves No Trace" "Fall River Police Working in the Dark".
The detailed text is great, and is quite early in th... See More
Nearing the end of the Scopes "monkey" trial...
Item #666411
July 14, 1925
NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1925
* Scopes Monkey Trial
* Dayton, Tennessee
* William Jennings Bryan
* Clarence Darrow
The top of a front page has a three column headline on the famous Scopes "monkey" trial in Dayton, Tenn.: "DARROW SCORES IGNORANCE AND BIGOTRY, SEEKING TO QUASH SCOPES INDICTMENT; STATE ARGUES FOR ITS POLICE POWER" with many subheads. Lengthy c... See More
The trial of Lincoln's conspirators...
Item #666283
May 13, 1865
THE WORLD, New York May 13, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Conspirators - assassins on trial
* Civil War closing events
he ftpg. has a nice stack of column heads on the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln, with: "The Conspiracy" "Progress of the Secret Trials at Washington" "Reverdy Johnson Said to Have Agreed to Defend Mrs. Surratt" ... See More
Nice map of Jamaica...
Item #666213
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 This magazine still has the full page plate of "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" which shows much detail. This map measures 5 by 8 inches and has tiny binding holes above the top margin, not touching the map. There is also a report which relates to it titled: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica".There is also another art... See More
Johnson served summons... Impeachment trial of President Johnson...
Item #666142
March 28, 1868
LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, March 28, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Impeachment trial summons prints
Full ftpg: "Judge Nelson, Administering The Oath To Chief Justice Chase, As Presiding Officer By the Court Of Impeachment, In The Senate Chamber."
Fullpg. has two halfpg. illus: "Chief Justice Chase, As President Of The Court Of Impeachment, Administering The Oat... See More
The slave ship Amistad...
Item #666031
May 02, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, May 2, 1840
* African slaves
* La Amistad trial
Inside has a report from London concerning the slaves on board the ship Amistad (subject of a Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name) noting: "...the Glasgow Emancipation society...on behalf of the negroes who took possession of the Amistad & were subsequently carried to New London...to... See More
Huge map... The Monitor vs. the Merrimac...
Item #665983
March 12, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 12, 1862
* Rare full front page civil war map
* Battle of Hampton Roads
* Monitor vs. Merrimack
Simply an incredible Civil War map newspaper, as the entire front page is taken up with a huge map headed: "THE EVACUATION OF MANASSAS. The Stars and Stripes Waving Over the Late Stronghold of the Rebels--The Seat of War in Eastern Virginia."
This map is v... See More
Coverage of the trial of John Colt, with unusual graphics...
Item #665892
January 20, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD--EXTRA, Jan. 20, 1842
* John C. Colt murder trial w/ prints
* Brother of famous gun inventor
A rare "Extra" edition produced to offer the latest news on the fascinating trial of John Colt.
Most of the front page is taken up with considerable detail on the case of Colt who was accused of murdering Samuel Adams the previous year. This was quite the sensation a... See More
Incredible coverage of the trial of John Colt, with great graphics...
Item #665891
January 28, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 28, 1842
* John C. Colt murder trial w/ prints
* Brother of famous gun inventor
Most of the front page is taken up with considerable detail on the intriguing murder case of John Colt, who was accused of murdering Samuel Adams the previous year. This was quite the sensation at the time.
Of special interest is the incredible graphic on page 5, with a very rare &am... See More
1873 Susan B. Anthony indictment...
Item #665806
June 22, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1873
* re. The Susan B. Anthony trial
The front page has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the last column: "The Case of Miss Susan B. Anthony--Prosecution Suspended" which is a brief mention of her recent indictment for illegal voting.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Nice content on the John Brown insurrection at Harper's Ferry...
Item #665709
November 19, 1859
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harpers Ferry WV West Virginia trial
The front page has two-thirds of a column taken up with reports concerning the Harper's Ferry raid by John Brown, headed: "Insanity of Gerrit Smith" as well as; "Treatment of the Counsel of John Brown at Charlestown, Virgin... See More
The murder of Samuel Adams by John Colt...
Item #665660
September 27, 1842
NEW YORK HERALD---EXTRA, Sept. 27, 1842
* John C. Colt murder trial sentence
* Brother of famous gun inventor
This is an uncommon single sheet "extra" edition created for the expressed purpose of reporting: "Sentence of JOHN C. COLT, Convicted On The Murder of SAMUEL ADAMS on the 19th September, 1841".
This murder case was quite a sensation at the time, the detail... See More
George A. Custer on trial for leaving his command...
Item #665655
September 04, 1867
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 4, 1867
* General George Armstrong Custer
The middle of the ftpg. has a small report headed: "The Trial of Major-Gen. Custar [sic]" which includes: "...Custar has been ordered to Fort Leavenworth for trial...on his return to Fort Wallace...Custar...left his command at Wallace & proceeded to Harker as fast as jaded horse-flesh would bear him. The... See More
Outlaw Frank James trial...
Item #665386
August 18, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 18, 1883
* Outlaw Frank James
* Jesse James gang
* Gallatin, Missouri trial
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "Mrs. Hite to Testify Against Frank James" with subhead. (see) This trial of the brother of outlaw Jesse James, held in Gallatin, Missouri, was concerning h... See More
Trial and execution of the notorious pirate Captain Kidd...
Item #665373
May 12, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England. A part of very significant issues which are best kept together, dated May 12 and May 26, 1701. Sold individually for a combined total of $21,250, we offer a special price for the pair:
May 12, 1701 One of the best issues of all of this title we have offered, as page 2 contains a report on the trial & sentence of the pirate Captain Kidd.
Datelined May 10, ... See More
The historic Dred Scott Decision...
Item #665256
March 07, 1857
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 7, 1857
* Historic Dred Scott Decision
* Famous former slave case
A very historic issue as page 5 has an article headed: "The Dred Scott Case Decided". This text takes about a half a column and includes the historic ruling by the Supreme Court, which begins: "The opinion of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case was delivered by Chief Justice T... See More
Polygamy on trial...
Item #665136
October 13, 1871
SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE & UTAH MINING GAZETTE, U.T. (Utah Territory), Oct. 13, 1871
* Brigham Young - Mormons leader
* Polygamy - adultery trial
Page 2 has a notable article: "Polygamy On Trial" "Territory of Utah...The People of the U.S. in the Territory of Utah vs. Brigham Young, Sr..." "Opinion of Chief Justice McKean".
This report takes over a fu... See More
John T. Scopes indicted... Monkey trial fame...
Item #665098
May 26, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 26, 1925
* John T. Scopes indicted
* Scopes monkey trial indictment
The front page has a one column heading: "INDICT SCOPES FOR TEACHINGS EVOLUTION LAW" with subhead and small photo of Scopes. This arrest was the prelude of one of the most famous trials in American history. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publi... See More
1966 Richard Speck mass murder....
Item #664977
July 17, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1966
* Richard Speck Chicago IL murders
* Student nurses
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Police Hunt Seaman, 25, In Killing of 8 in Chicago" with subhead and photo of Speck. Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Coverage on the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago.
Complete 1st section only with all 72 pages, light t... See More
Capture of Jefferson Davis as he flees...
Item #664821
May 15, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 15, 1865
* Confederate President Jefferson Davis caught
* Mention of him wearing women's clothes
* Abraham Lincoln murder trial
The front page first column heads include: "JEFF. DAVIS" "Details Of His Capture" "His Camp 'Surprised at Daylight on the 10th Instant" "He Disguises Himself in His Wife's Clothing, and,... See More
Lincoln's conspirators... Kirby Smith refuses to give up...
Item #664798
May 12, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, May 12, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's conspirators
* Kirby Smith continues rebellion
The top of the ftpg. has a column headed: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Continuation of the Secret Military Trial at Washington" "How the Prisoners Are Confined" "Description of the Cells in Which They are Placed" and more.
This is the trial of those wh... See More
Ku-Klux Klan... mention of Sleepy Hollow...
Item #664787
September 16, 1871
THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 16, 1871 The front page has an article regarding the Ku-Klux Klan: "The Phantom Ku-Klux" which provides details related to the infamous Ku Klux Klan Conspiracy. The article's focus is the trial held in Raleigh, North Carolina (see).
Another unrelated but interesting front page article is: "NOT HANGED", with subhead "...the ... See More
Pair of issues on Virginia Minor before the Supreme Court...
Item #664782
February 10, 1875
(2) NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 10 and March 30 1875
* Virginia Minor Supreme Court case
* Women's suffrage
A pair of issues, with the Feb. 10 issue having on page 8 an article headed: "Woman Suffrage" "The Question in the Supreme Court of the United States - The Case of Mrs. Minor Against a Register of Voters in Missouri". The report gives some specifics on the case ... See More
The Mary Phagan murder case... Leo Frank...
Item #664781
October 20, 1913
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, October 20, 1913
* Leo Frank murder case
* Best title to have in
* Mary Phagan
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LOCKED DOORS GUARD WITNESS WHO DECLARES FRANK INNOCENT; DETECTIVES KEEP ALL NIGHT VIGIL IN ORDER TO ARREST HIM" with subheads. (see) This is concerning Leo Frank, defendant in the Mary Phagan murder case. Nice to have this repo... See More
Mention of Dr. Franklin... Quakers and enslaved Negroes...
Item #664642
October 09, 1783
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 9, 1783
* Dr. Benjamin Franklin
* Slaves - Slavery - Negroes
This issue has a variety of news items concerning the end of the Revolutionary War. The front page of this issue features a report noting: "Dr. Franklin writes to a friend, that he has reason to suspect the Americans have no friends in Europe; for the same caution that now aims ... See More
The Scopes 'monkey' trial...
Item #664488
July 18, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 18, 1925
* Scopes Monkey Trial beginning
* Dayton, Tennessee
* William Jennings Bryan
* Clarence Darrow
A few of the subheads on the ftpg; "Science Ruled Out by Dayton Judge" "Arguments To Jury May End Trial Monday" "Expert Opinions to Go to High Court" with the article carrying over to page 2.
Page 2 has anoth... See More
On the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson...
Item #664463
February 26, 1868
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 26, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
Page 3 has proceedings on President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, with first column heads: "WASHINGTON" "Subsidence Of The Excitement" "Preliminary Preparations for the Trial of the President" and more.
Eight pages, minor margin wear, nice condi... See More
Plea to the king to repeal taxes... Map of the Falkland Islands...
Item #664333
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1770 The reverse of the title page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs" which is mostly a notable & lengthy address of the Virginia House of Burgesses to the King. It notes in part: "...upon former & recent occasions humbly submitted to your royal wisdom our just claims to be free & exempt from all taxes impos... See More
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #664305
January 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1935.
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN TAKES STAND, SWEARS HE WAS AT HOME NIGHT RANSOM WAS PAID" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pages of court testimony and a few related photos
... See More
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann takes the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN TAKES STAND, SWEARS HE WAS AT HOME NIGHT RANSOM WAS PAID" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pages of court testimony and a few related photos
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #664293
October 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 16, 1934
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann on the stand
* Court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN ON THE STAND SHOUTS DENIAL OF MURDER; HE AND WIFE OFFER ALIBI" with subheads. (see) More inside with testimony.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
... See More
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann on the stand
* Court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN ON THE STAND SHOUTS DENIAL OF MURDER; HE AND WIFE OFFER ALIBI" with subheads. (see) More inside with testimony.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
Events from just after the Civil War...
Item #664164
September 14, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 14, 1865 The front page begins with a stack of heads on events from the end of the war: "Postponement of the Trial of Capt. Wirz" "The Prisoner Suffering Severely From Nervousness" "Stores About the Inflation of the Currency" "No Considerable Increase Present or Prospective" "Vast Influx of Southerns in Search of Pardon"... See More
Black Sox baseball scandal breaks...
Item #664026
July 20, 1921
NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1921
* Chicago White (Black) Sox scandal
* Baseball World Series fix trial begins
The front page has reporting concerning the infamous "Black Sox" baseball scandal, with a one column heading at the top: "BURNS TELLS STORY OF PLOT TO THROW 1919 WORLD SERIES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy a\rticle continues on page 3.
Complete in 32 pag... See More
Clarence Thomas confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court....
Item #663856
October 13, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 13, 1991
* Clarence Thomas confirmation process
* U.S. United States Supreme Court
* Anita Hill sexual misconduct fiasco
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Thomas Vows Not to Withdraw; Judge, GOP Allies Accuse Hill of Conspiracy" with subheads and related photo. More reporting inside. He would be confirmed a few days later. Nice to have from one o... See More
Arguing against American independence...
Item #663813
March 09, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, March 9, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
Over half of the front page is taken up with: "The following rules... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #663770
January 08, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 8, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
Page 3 has an article headed: "PRISONER TOLD HIM 'I GOT THE WITCH'" "Third Witness at York (Pa.) Trial Makes Charge Against One Defendant" "Halts 'Witchcraft' Case" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... See More
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