Official newspaper for the University of Alabama...

THE CRIMSON-WHITE, University of Alabama, March 24, 1944  As noted in the masthead, this is the: "Official Newspaper of the University of Alabama". Not surprisingly there is some World War II content, as it relates to university students.

Four pages, folio size, nice condition.

House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 23, 1927



* The Israelite House of David religious commune

* King Benjamin Purnell scandal trial

* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult



The front page has a one column heading: "CULT GIRL, 19, WEDS OLD MAN ON FAKE OATH" with subhead. (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.

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Much reporting on the War of 1812...

THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 13, 1813 



* Battle of the Thames - Fort Malden

* Shawnee leader Tecumseh killed

* William Henry Harrison victory



Inside has much reporting headed: "Events of the War" some of which can be seen in the photos, & includes: "...It is certain that Tecumseh was killed in the action; his body was viewed by many of the British officers ... See More  

Camp newspaper from Fort Benning, for men in basic training....

PINE BUR, Fort Benning, Georgia, Sept. 25, 1943  This is a "camp" newspaper printed: "...by and for Men of Basic Training Center..." during World War II. All military content, much like 'Stars & Stripes' but more localized.

Eight pages, 11 by 15 1/4 inches, minor margin wear, good condition.

Jefferson's books purchased by the Library of Congress... The capital rebuilds...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 4, 1815  Inside: "Books--Jefferson's Library" concerning his private collection purchased by the Library of Congress to act as its foundation following its destruction by the British during the War of 1812.

It includes in part: "...The obliging & liberal manner in which Mr. Jefferson allowed us the free use of his library as ... See More  

Graphic on the Spanish-American War...

THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, July 27, 1898  The front page features several nice graphics on the Spanish-American War, including: "Pictures Which Show What Commodore Schley Did To The Spanish Fleet", and: "Capt. Allen Capron" "The Bombardment of Santiago De Cuba" "Siege Run" "Siege Mortar.

There is a front page column head: "THE WAR ... See More  

Spanish-American War is about to end...

THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3, 1898



* Spanish-America War ending

* Independence of Cuba



 The front page has most of a column taken up with: "THE WAR" ""Spain Now Sues for Peace" "Overtures Presented to the President by French Ambassador".

But the predominant feature of the front page are the two prints on the Spanish-American War inclu... See More  

From during George Washington's administration...

GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 7, 1794  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.

The back page has 11 illustrated ship ads.

Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, untrimmed, great condition.

A supplement issue almost entirely filled with ads, two slave-related...

SUPPLEMENT TO DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 14, 1792  This is a single sheet that is almost entirely taken up with advertisements that would not have fit in the "regular" issue. One is for: "The Time of a Negro Woman For Sale..." & another: "Twenty Dollars Reward" for 2 runaway: "...young Negro lads..." with details.

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Much on 'Bleeding Kansas'... Treaty with the Sioux...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 13, 1856 



* Bleeding - Bloody Kansas - Border War

* Sacking of Osawatomie & Palmyra

* Free-Staters vs. Border Ruffians

* Fight for pro and anti-slavery



This issue has many reports on the "Bleeding Kansas" situation, some articles headed: "To the Free North" "Battle of Palmyra" "Indictments For High Treason" "Wha... See More  

The "Intelligent Voter"...

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, November 2, 1875  The entire front page is a graphic illustration: "THE GRAPHIC'S ADVICE TO THE INTELLIGENT VOTER." While dripping with sarcasm, the cartoon clearly expressed the early frustration regarding the potential impact of an uninformed electorate.

Other prints within: "Our Soldiers, Past And Future" and "The City of New Bedfo... See More  

King Tutankhamun discovery... Egyptian Pharaoh...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 2, 1928



* King Tutankhamun discovery

* Egyptian Pharaoh organs

* Egyptologist Howard Carter



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Tut-ankh-Amen's Tomb Yields Last Secret, Canopic Jars Holding Viscera of Pharaoh".(see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Other news, sp... See More  

Is Jesse James dead or alive?

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 8, 1879 



* Outlaw Jesse James

* False death report



Page 4 has: "The United Bandits" which is a follow-up to a report that Jesse James had been killed. One bit notes: "...has before, fully satisfied that a struggle had taken place...No traces of blood could be seen, however & nothing was learned of the disposition of the remains of the ... See More  

Early Horatio Alger story...

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL LINE-OF-BATTLESHIP (very early), Boston, Sept. 3, 1859  This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated New... See More  

Very decorative newspaper... The steamship Great Eastern...

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, Sept. 10, 1851  This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the British title 'London Illustrated News' w... See More  

This title is not held by any American institution...

FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Sept. 14, 1799



* Rare 18th century publication



The masthead features an engraving somewhat similar to the Royal coat-of-arms. A folio size newspaper with untrimmed margins, two illustrated ship ads on the front page with mostly British & other European reports inside.

This title is not held by any American institution. It is Crane & Kaye ... See More  

Handsome newspaper from this famous British town...

KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Nov. 20, 1795  



* Uncommon 18th century publication



A handsome issue of the 18th century from this famous town, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title. Various British news & ads of the day with a full red tax stamp on page 3.

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Anwar Sadat to recognize Israel as a nation...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 18, 1977



* Egypt to recognize Israel

* Anwar Sadat to visit Jerusalem

* Israeli-Palestine peace process



The front page has a banner headline: "Israelis Cheer Egyptians" with subhead and related photo. (see images) More inside.

Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, nice condition.... See More  

1872 Battle of Orange Walk...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 5, 1872



* Battle of Orange Walk Town

* Belize - British Honduras

* Maya peoples - United Kingdom



The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "THE REDS IN HONDURAS" with subheads. (see images)

Complete with all 12 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.

1918 German Aerial bombings on England...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 29, 1918



* German aerial Gotha airplanes bombing (London)



The front page has a nice banner headline: "FORTY-SEVEN SLAIN IN RAID" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. A small stain from a library label being removed slightly affects this headline. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Ve... See More  

Launch of the USS Pennsylvania... Wills Eye Hospital...

NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, July 20, 1837  



* Wills Eye Hospital ad (1800's)

* USS Pennsylvania launching

* United States Navy sail warship



Page 2 has a nice article: "The Launch" of the U.S.S. Pennsylvania. At the time this three-decked ship of the U.S. Navy was the largest U.S. sailing warship ever built. Her only cruise was a single trip fr... See More  

Uncle John Wilder death... Charles Lindbergh in Nanking...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1931



* Uncle John Wilder (fiddler) death

* President Calvin Coolidge's uncle

* Plymouth, Windsor County, Vermont

* Charles Lindbergh flies to the Orient



Page 30 has a one column heading: "UNCLE JOHN WILDER, FIDDLER, DEAD AT 85" with subheads and photo. (see)

Page 12 has a one column heading: "LINDBERGHS ALIGHT ON LAKE AT NANKING" ... See More  

Death of Jenny Lind... The 'fighting Indians'...

GREENSBORO NORTH STATE, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 1887



* Jenny Lind death

* Swedish Nightingale

* Opera singer



The top of the front page has: "The Death of Jenny Lind" "A Brief Life Sketch of the World-Famed Songstress" which includes an illustration of her.

Also on the ftpg: "THE FIGHTING INDIANS" "A Brief Skirmish And A Dead Sword-Bearer" "The... See More  

Scenes from the mining region of Nevada... The American Civil War...

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 8, 1862  Among the prints within is a full page with two prints: "The Civil War in America: Provisional Camp of a Portion of the Burnside Expedition at Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina" and: "...Camp Winfield, Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina". Then a half page print: "Sketches from the Washoe Silver Region, North America: Virgi... See More  

Death Of William Seward In 1872....

THE NEW YORK HERALD, October 11, 1872



* William H. Seward death (1st report)

* U.S. Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln



The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SEWARD" with subheads. (see images) A lengthy biography on him that takes up over 4 columns.

Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.