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  • Jackson's annual message...   The new Gobrecht half dollar coin...
    Item #647789
    NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 10, 1836  Over four pages inside are taken up with: "The Annual Message" being the  President's  state-of-the-union address, signed in type: Andrew  Jackson. This lengthy address is an excellent overview of the events of 1836.
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  • Amelia Earhart's
    Item #647777
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, September 9, 1928

    * Amelia Earhart - Woman aviator
    * "20 Hrs., 40 Min." book published
    * 1st Woman to cross Atlantic by airplane


    The top of page 3 of this section has a one column heading: "MISS EARHART FINDS SEA FLIGHT STIRRING" with subheads and "Facsimile Of Miss Earhart's Log" (see)
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  • Latest from the War of 1812, and more...
    Item #647760
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 2, 1813  Inside includes a lengthy address headed: "Legislature of Kentucky" signed; Isaac Shelby. Other content includes: "Privateers" "Distribution of Army" which includes a state-by-state chart; "Imprisonment of Seamen" which includes documents signed by James... Read full description  
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  • Louisiana to become a state...
    Item #647757
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 28, 1812  Inside has lengthy reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes discussion headed: "State of Louisiana" concerning Louisiana joining the Union.
    Another page has: "The bill for the admission of Louisiana into the union has passed the house of representatives with... Read full description  
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  • Reports from the War of 1812...
    Item #647752
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 6, 1813  Among the articles within are: "Naturalized Seamen" "Perpetual Motion", much reporting from "Proceedings of Congress", and there are 3 pages taken up with reports headed: "Events of the War".
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  • Latest from the War of 1812...
    Item #647750
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 24, 1812  Among the articles are: "Distillation of Spirits" and a chart headed: "The War on the Ocean" "The British in the Peninsula".
    Under the heading: "Events of the War" are several reports on the on-going War of 1812 including subheads: "Military"... Read full description  
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  • Review & premiere of "An Innocent Man", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
    Item #647735
    LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 6, 1989

    * Best "An Innocent Man" advertisement
    * Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
    * Crime drama thriller film - Tom Selleck


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  • 1926 Poplarville, Mississippi lynching...
    Item #647720
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 23, 1926 

    * Harold (Doc) Jackson lynching 
    * Poplarville, Mississippi
     

    The top of page 9 has one column headings: "MOB MAKES PRISONER HANG SELF ON BRIDGE" "Uses Torches to Burn Way Into Poplarville (Miss.) Jail to Get Alleged Murderer" (see) First report coverage on the... Read full description  
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  • Constitutions of Ohio and Louisiana...
    Item #647690
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1813  Pages 1-4 contains five letters under the heading: "Further Executive Proceedings" signed in type by either James Monroe of  James Madison, concerning relations with Sweden. Also in the issue: "Events of the War" with much on the War of 1812 including letters signed in... Read full description  
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  • Overland Mail initiates the first transcontinental mail service to San Francisco...
    Item #647687
    NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 10, 1858 

    * First transcontinental mail service success
    * Arrives at San Francisco, California


    Page 4 has a report noting the very first transcontinental mail service to San Francisco, with: "Very Late From California" "Arrival of the First Overland... Read full description  
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  • Much reporting on the War of 1812...
    Item #647677
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 20, 1813  Among the articles are: "Progress of the Enemy" and "Events of the War" takes over 6 pages with content including: "Military"; a letter from Sackett's Harbor; "General Orders" from Edward Baynes; "Naval"; an interesting chart headed:... Read full description  
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  • Much reporting on the War of 1812...
    Item #647675
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 4, 1813  Among the reports are: "The War-Tax Laws" "Captain Jesse D. Elliot" "Governor Shelby" "Vermont Militia" with a section headed: "Events of the War" taking over 6 pages & including subheads: "Military--The Northern Armies" "Official... Read full description  
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  • Victory over the Creek Indians...   Battle of Lake Erie...
    Item #647673
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 25, 1813  The issue begins with: "The Embargo Law" which takes 3 pages. Also inside: "Female Heroism". Seven pages are taken up with: "Events of the War" which has a great wealth of content on the War of 1812. Among the reports & subheads here are:... Read full description  
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  • Madison, Monroe, and Harrison...
    Item #647671
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 8, 1814  Inside has: "General Smyth's Petition" "The Embargo Question" "To Independence"; letters signed in type by James Monroe and James Madison.
    There are also 7 pages under the heading: "Events of the War". Among its subheads & reports are: "The Enemy"... Read full description  
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  • Much on the military actions of Andrew Jackson, in his own words...
    Item #647664
    THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 26, 1814  Within its pages is: "Events of the War" which consume nearly 7 of the 16 pages with the latest news from the on-going War of 1812. Among the reports and subheads are: "Vigilance"; a letter signed in type by: James Monroe; "Baltimore... Read full description  
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  • Jack Dempsey vs. Sharkey... Heavyweight Boxing...
    Item #647663
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1927

    * Jack Dempsey vs. Jack Sharkey
    * Heavyweight boxing match


    The top of the front page has a three column headline: "DEMPSEY KNOCKS OUT SHARKEY IN 7TH BEFORE 80,000 IN THE YANKEE STADIUM; RECEIPTS EXCEED A MILLION DOLLARS" with many subheads. Much more in the sport's section with a few... Read full description  
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  • Two letters signed by William Henry Harrison...
    Item #647662
    NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 16, 1814  Contains much reporting on the War of 1812 including letters signed by John Armstrong, Wm. Henry Harrison, Geo. McClure taking 3 pages. Also: "Brig. Gen. Tecumseh" "Events of the War" which takes 6 pages with various letters of correspondence.
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  • Andy Jackson gets a promotion...   Attacking Texas...
    Item #647655
    NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 4, 1814  Inside has over 6 pages taken up with: "Events of the War" reporting on the on-going War of 1812. Among the reports are a letter from Col. Hawkins concerning the Creek Indian War, plus a lengthier letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson, with more reporting on the... Read full description  
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  • President Madison on the Embargo...   Andrew Jackson & others...
    Item #647654
    NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 2, 1814  The first 3 pages are taken up with a lengthy: "Report On The Fisheries" including a full front page chart, with notation that it is "By Thomas Jefferson".
    Inside  has 6 1/2 pages of "Events of the War" concerning the on-going War... Read full description  
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  • Leadville, Colorado booming...
    Item #647638
    ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 6, 1880

    * Leadville, Colorado on the rise
    * Silver mining boomtown


    This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The back page has an article headed: "A Look At Leadville" "Visit to the Greatest Mining Camp in the World" and more. (see) Text takes up more than a... Read full description  
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  • Flying boats record flight to Hawaii...
    Item #647632
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1934

    * United States Navy flying boats
    * Airplanes flight record flight to Hawaii


    The top of the front page has a two column headline: "SIX NAVAL PLANES REACH HONOLULU IN RECORD FLIGHT" with subheads. First report coverage on page 4 with related map.
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  • 1929 Duncan, Mississippi  tornado....
    Item #647631
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1929

    * Duncan, Mississippi tornado disaster

    The top of the front page has a one column heading: "23 DEAD, 47 INJURED AS WINDS RAVAGE SOUTHERN TOWNS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the tornado outbreak in Mississippi in which Duncan, Mississippi was hardest hit. Always nice to have notable... Read full description  
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  • Charles Lindbergh's air mail flight... Panama...
    Item #647621
    ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, February 4, 1929

    * Aviator Charles Lindbergh
    * Air mail flight to Panama


    The front page has a three column headline: "LINDBERGH BLAZES PATH OF MIAMI-PANAMA MAIL" with subheads and map (see photos). 1st report coverage on Charles Lindbergh's historic 1st air mail flight to Panama.

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  • On Wellington and Buonaparte...   The Peacock and Hornet...
    Item #647620
    NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 26, 1815  Page 2 is mostly taken up with: "War Events: Copy of a Letter from Captain Biddle to Commodore Decatur" dated on board the Hornet being his report on the work of the Hornet and the Peacock.
    Another page has: "Of The Great Battles" beginning: "The... Read full description  
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  • Founding of Terre Haute, Indiana......
    Item #647615
    NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 5, 1817  The back page has a brief yet significant item on the founding of the city of Terre Haute, Indiana, headed: "The Wilderness" reading: "A new town, called Terre Haute, is laying out near Fort Harrison, Indiana. Lots therein were sold to the amount of 21,000 dollars in one... Read full description  
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  • Jose Capablanca win chess tournament...
    Item #647613
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1927

    * Jose Capablanca wins tournament
    * Famous Cuban chess player


    The sport's section (page 28) has one column headings: "ALEKHINE IN DRAW, WINS SECOND PRIZE" "Divides With Capablanca, Victor of Tourney, in Last Round to Clinch Place" and more with standings and play by play graph. (see)
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  • Richard Brinsley "Dick" Sheridan, Jr. death....
    Item #647610
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1931

    * Richard Brinsley "Dick" Sheridan, Jr.
    * West Point Army Cadet death (1st report)
    * College football game vs. Yale (broken neck)


    The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Sheridan, Army End, Dies of Football Injury; Mother at Bedside After Fast Trip by Motor" (see) First... Read full description  
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  • The diminishing American Indian...   States to join the Union...
    Item #647605
    NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 14, 1818  The first 3 ages contains a very interesting article on the American Indians, titled; "The American Aborigines" and beginning: "This people is rapidly passing away. Treaty after treaty & cession after cession, curtains the extent of their domain.... Read full description  
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  • Monroe's state-of-the-union address...
    Item #647604
    NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 21, 1818  Inside has 6 pages of detailed charts on the various imports into the United States. Further on is the: "Message" of the President to Congress, being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type: James Monroe. This address takes nearly 4 pages.
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  • Published by P.T. Barnum...
    Item #647597
    ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 

    * Published by P. T. Barnum

    Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of:... Read full description  
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  • Lafayette...   Indian Treaty at Green Bay...
    Item #647594
    NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1830 

    * Much on Lafayette
    * Treaty with the Winnebago Indians
    * James Madison


    The front page has an article: "Lafayette" which tells of his kindness to America. Inside has more with an article headed: "General Lafayette" which includes two letters each signed by him in... Read full description  
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  • Thomas Edison Honored In 1928....
    Item #647586
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1928.

    * Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
    * Honored By President Calvin Coolidge


    The top of the front page has a one column heading: "EDISON IS DECORATED BY NATION AND HAILED BY THE PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World... Read full description  
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  • Yankee Doodle transcontienental flight record....
    Item #647585
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1928

    * Monoplane airplane "Yankee Doodle"
    * Transcontinental non-stop flight record
    * Captain Charles B.D. Collyer


    The top of the front page has a two column headline: "NEW COAST-TO-COAST MARK SET BY THE YANKEE DOODLE IN FLIGHT TO LOS ANGELES" with subheads. (see) First report... Read full description  
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  • Concerning the Choctaw Indian Treaty...
    Item #647579
    NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 9, 1831  The report headed: "Choctaw Treaty" is not the text of it but information concerning it including 3 letters each signed in type: Andrew Jackson. This report takes 1 1/2 pages. Also "Chesapeake & Ohio Canal"  much text on: "Congressional... Read full description  
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  • Alexander Alekhine wins chess tournanment...
    Item #647576
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1929

    * Alexander Alekhine wins chess tournament
    * Russian and French chess grandmaster


    The sport's section (page 27) has a one column heading: "ALEKHINE IS FIRST IN SPECIAL EVENT" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in... Read full description  
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  • Very extensive reporting on the Mexican War...
    Item #647570
    THE DAILY UNION, Washington, Nov. 13, 1847  Two-thirds of the front page are taken up with lengthy & detailed: "Official Dispatches" "Battles of Conatreras and Churubusco" which includes two lengthy letters signed in type by: Winfield Scott.
    Coverage of the Mexican War continues to take off of page 2, and... Read full description  
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  • Wholesale desertions from the rebel army...
    Item #647553
    NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 17, 1863  Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "The Blockade of Charleston Not Broken" "Sinking of the Rebel Steamboat W. H. Starke" "Conservationist & Activity at Savannah" "News From the South" "Bill to Sequestrate the Property of Union Men"... Read full description  
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  • Review & premiere of "Sea of Love", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
    Item #647551
    LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 15, 1989

    * Best "Sea of Love" movie advertisement
    * Grand Opening Day premiere review
    * American thriller film - Al Pacino


    A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Sea of Love" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper... Read full description  
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  • Burining of convents in Spain (1931)....
    Item #647548
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1931

    * Burning of Convents in Spain
    * Marcha Real - national anthem
    * Madrid churches & others - riots


    The top of the front page has a two column headline: "RIOTS IN 7 SPANISH CITIES; CHURCHES LOOTED, BURNED; MARTIAL LAW IS DECLARED" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the burning of convents... Read full description  
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  • Babe Ruth birthday photo... Thomas Edison...
    Item #647524
    NEW YORK TIMES (Rotogravure Section only), February 17, 1929

    * Babe Ruth birthday photo
    * Thomas Edison & Henry Ford


    This section is loaded with photos involving sports, entertainment, fashion and much more. The front page has a photo titled: "A Birthday Cake Fit Four A Sultan: Babe Ruth" Also 2 related photos regarding Thomas... Read full description  
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  • Military affairs on the Mississippi River...
    Item #647523
    NEW YORK HERALD, March 22, 1862  Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Affairs On the Mississippi" "The Great Fight at Island No. 10" "Beauregard At Corinth, Miss." "Movements of the Rebels at Memphis" and more.
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  • Notre Dame's 1st home loss in 23 years...
    Item #647509
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, November 18, 1928

    * Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
    * 1st home loss in 23 years
    * Coach Knute Rockne


    The front page of this section has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME BEATEN BY CARNEGIE, 27-7" with subheads and lineups. (see) This was Notre Dame's first defeat on there home... Read full description  
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  • Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman....
    Item #647504
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1927

    * Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
    * William Edward Hickman captured

    The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HICKMAN CAUGHT IN OREGON, CONFESSES KIDNAPPING GIRL, SAYS ANOTHER KILLED HER" with subheads. (see) Much more on pages 4 & 5. First report coverage on the capture of... Read full description  
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  • Federal Radio Commission creation...
    Item #647499
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 24, 1927

    * Federal Radio Commission created (FRC)
    * Future Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
    * President Calvin Coolidge signs bill


    The top of the front page has a two column heading: "President Signs the Radio Control Bill; Will Name Board of Five to Regulate Air" (see)
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  • Premiere of "Legend", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
    Item #647496
    LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 18, 1986

    * Best "Legend" movie advertisement
    * Grand Opening Day premiere review
    * Dark fantasy adventure cult  film


    A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Legend" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the... Read full description  
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  • Woodcut Newspaper... views of cities...
    Item #647464
    GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 23, 1853
    Two halfpg. illus. inside: " View Of the Main Street, Richmond, Virginia" & "Church Of St. James The Less, Near Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia". Nearly halfpg: "View Of The City Of Hartford, From The River--Showing An Old-Fashioned Steamboat". Almost a fullpg:... Read full description  
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  • Easton, Pennsylvania quarry explosion disaster...
    Item #647431
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1942

    * Easton, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania
    * Lehigh Portland Cement Company
    * Limestone quarry explosion disaster

    The front page has one column headings that include: "31 BLOWN TO DEATH AS QUARRY BLAST JARS 2-STATE ZONE", "Premature Explosion of 21 Tons of Gelatinite Near Easton Is Felt... Read full description  
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  • The Modoc Indian War, and the massacre...
    Item #647421
    ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, June 10, 1873  The top of the ftpg. has column heads on the Modoc Indian War, with: "THE MODOCS" "A Cruel Massacre" "A Train of Prisoners Attacked by Oregon Volunteers" "Little John, Tehee Jack, Pony Mooch and Others Killed". Page 3 has an interesting... Read full description  
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  • 1928 rocket car experiment...
    Item #647410
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1928

    * Rocket car automobile
    * Motorless tests

    This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11: "GERMAN 'ROCKET' CAR SPOUTS DENSE SMOKE" "Our Commercial Attache at Berlin Tells Washington of New Speed Automobile" (see)
    Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A little irregular... Read full description  
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  • New London, Texas School Explosion...
    Item #647406
    FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 19, 1937

    * New London, Texas school explosion

    The front page has a banner headline: "500 Bodies Taken From School Ruins" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the New London School explosion.
    Other news, sports, advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a few tiny binding holes along the... Read full description  
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