The first train robbery in America...
Item #698275
January 08, 1866
CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1866 The front page has an article headed: "Robbery of Adams' Express" "Half A Million Stolen" "Robbery", the details provided in a Boston dateline.
What is notable is that most internet sources note that the Reno brothers train robbery of October, 1866 was the very first train robbery in the United States, however &quo... See More
Crime boss Paul Castellano assassination...
Item #698209
December 17, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 17, 1985
* Paul Castellano assassination
* American crime boss - "Big Paulie"
* Head of the Gambino crime family
The front page is a one column heading: "Reputed Top Mafia Leader Slain in N.Y." First report coverage continues inside with photo of Castellano. (see) His murder was ordered by John Gotti, who took over as boss.
Complete with ... See More
Gangster Dutch Schultz is shot dead...
Item #698127
October 25, 1935
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, Oct. 25, 1935
* Arthur Dutch Schultz Flegenheimer shot dead
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "DUTCH SCHULTZ AND THIRD AID DE OF WOUNDS" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 50+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes and minor wear along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Execution of the outlaw Vasquez...
Item #698096
March 20, 1875
NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)
* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit
The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."
The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who claimed he never killed a man reads in part: &qu... See More
Nez Perce Indians... Torch of the Statue of Liberty...
Item #698075
June 20, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 20, 1885 Full front page shows: "The New Aquatic Wonder, the Steam-Yacht 'Stiletto'...". Prints inside include: "Kansas--Transfer of the Nez Perces--The Indians Boarding a Train at Arkansas City for Their Old Home in Idaho"; a great fullpg. print of; "The Torch of the Statue of Liberty As it Will Appear When Comp... See More
William Hooper Young & the murder of Anna Pulitzer...
Item #698051
September 23, 1902
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, New York, Sept. 23, 1902 (2nd section)
* Searching for William Hooper Young
* Former Mormon elder & Grandson of Brigham Young
* Re: the murder of Anna Pulitzer
The front page has: "SEARCHING FOR YOUNG", with subheads: "Believed to Have Been Arrested in Derby, Conn.", "Man Resembling Young Found", and "Supposed Murderer Desper... See More
The Act creating the Bank of the United States...
Item #698020
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, March, 1791 The issue begins with textual: "Sketches of the President Of the United States" which is nearly a 4 1/2 page biography of George Washington (the plate called for is lacking). Also inside is the conclusion of: "Description of Cape Cod & the County of Barnstable" which takes 2 1/2 pages; "The Remarkable Duel" &qu... See More
Dutch Schultz assassination...
Item #698006
October 28, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 28, 1935.
* Dutch Schultz assassination
* Jewish-American mobster
* Hunt for the killers in NYC
The top of the front page has one column heading: "SCHULTZ'S RECORDS OF RACKET DEALS CHECKED FOR CLUES" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1934 Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish capture...
Item #697966
December 16, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 16, 1934
* re. Albert Fish captured - arrested
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "BUDD MURDER SITE YIELDS MORE BONES" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publicati... See More
1934 Kelayres Massacre - Pennsylvania....
Item #697951
November 06, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, November 6, 1934
* Kelayres Massacre - Pennsylvania
* Democratic parade shooting
* "Big Joe" Bruno
The front page has a one column heading: "POLITICAL FEUD TAKES 3 LIVES" with subhead. (see images) Another related article on the front page. First report coverage on the Kelayres massacre, an attack on Democratic parade marchers near Hazleton, Pennsylvan... See More
Crossroads Guitar Festival... Darrell David Rice charged..
Item #697942
June 08, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 2004
* The Crossroads Guitar Festival
* Darrell David Rice charged
The front of the Calendar Section has: "Strum of its parts", which tells of the 2004 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas. Included is a very graphic containing individual photos of guitar greats Joe Walsh, John Mayer, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, J.J. Cale, Jimmie Vaughn, an... See More
The Skyline Drive Murders... The Scorpion King, Changing Lanes, Jason X...
Item #697935
April 26, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 26, 2002
* Murders in Shanandoah National Park
* Darrell David Rice pleads "not guilty"
* Changing Lanes, The Scorpion King, & Jason X
Page A16 has the brief article headed: "Man Pleads Not Guilty in Killing of Female Hikers at National Park". This is in regard to Darrell David Rice being accused of murdering Laura Winans and Julianne Willia... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond is shot... Fred 'Killer' Burke...
Item #697890
April 28, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1931
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot
* New York City gangster
* Fred 'Killer' Burke gets life
The top of the front page has a two-column head: "CLEAN-UP OF DIAMOND GANG ORDERED BY THE GOVERNOR; WOUNDED LEADER IS DYING" with subheads and lengthy reporting.
Also on the front page is a two-column heading: "'Killer' Burke Gets... See More
Sinking of the ship Mermaid... G. Germaine loves to hear of massacred Americans...
Item #697881
June 15, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, June 15, 1779
* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy
Page 2 has a report headed: "American News" which details the loss of the ship Mermaid near Egg Harbor, New Jersey. The ship was driven ashore and wrecked with the loss of more than 102 lives. She was on a voyage from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to New York.
The back ... See More
Mormon attack... Brigham Young on the Indians & U.S. forces...
Item #697822
November 17, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 1857 This issue has multiple reports regarding the Mormon tensions of mid-late 1857. Page 2 begins with a full column article headed: "A Reply to Brigham Young" which kicks off with Young's detailed letter on how to handle the Indians, followed by the response of J.W. Denver, Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Both letters d... See More
First use of insanity plea... Nellie Bly...
Item #697730
March 19, 1859
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1859
* Daniel Sickles insanity trial
* Philip Barton Key murder
* Nellie Bly & lunatic asylum
The front page shows: 'Hon. Daniel E. Sickles in Prison at Washington', who was the first person to plead temporary insanity in a murder case. He would be acquitted. There is a related article on page 2 titled: "The Washington Tragedy... See More
From Nebraska... A train robber captured...
Item #697718
March 13, 1883
THE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS, Nebraska, March 13, 1883 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 the Nebraska Historical Society, an... See More
Beheading of King Louis XVI...
Item #697691
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1793 * King Louis XVI of France execution by guillotine
The best content is the report headed: "Particular Account of the Murder of Louis XVI" which gives considerable detail of the closing moments of his life, ending with: "...The Confessor fell upon his knees, and implored the King's blessing, who gave it him with an a... See More
Prints of Nellie Bly upon completing her around the world trip...
Item #697682
February 08, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Feb. 8, 1890
* Nellie Bly - American journalist
* Around the World - welcome home prints
Although there are many prints within this issue, arguably the most interesting is the half page print captioned: "Around The World In Seventy-Two Days and Six Hours--Reception of Nellie Bly at Jersey City on the Completion of Her Journey" which ... See More
Harry Oakes mysterious death...
Item #697666
July 09, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1943
* Harry Oakes death
* Gold mine millionaire
* World War II - WWII
* Military aircraft insignia
The top of page 8 has a two column illustration with heading: "New Insignia For American Planes" (see images)
The front page has a two column heading: "Sir Harry Oakes, Millionaire, Dead; Wounds on Body Prompt Inquiry". First report cov... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #697664
February 28, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 28, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest (1st rpt.)
* Jack McGurn - Al "Scarface" Capone trigger man
Page 29 has a one column head: "CAPONE AIDE NABBED IN CHICAGO MURDERS" with subheads that include: "Police Say Jack McGurn Is Identified as One of the Beer War Executioners" and more.
An early report on the capture of Al Cap... See More
Howard Unruh - Camden, NJ 1949 Mass Murder...
Item #697648
September 07, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 7, 1949
* Howard Unruh's Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* "Walk of Death" (13 killed) by WWII veteran
* Still the deadliest in NJ history
* Journalist Meyer Berger's Pulitzer Prize article
* Howard Unruh's Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* "Walk of Death" (13 killed) by WWII veteran
* Still the deadliest in NJ history
* Journalist Meyer Berger's Pulitzer Prize article
The front page has a 3 line, 1 column headline: "Veteran Kills 12 In Mad Rampage On Camden Street", with subheads: "S
Al "Scarface" Capone indicted in 1931...
Item #697644
June 13, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 13, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone indicted
* Volstead Act conspiracies
* Prohibition era - Beer
The front page has a one column head: "JURORS INDICT CAPONE, 68 AIDS" with subhead. First report coverage on the possible fall of Al Capone's beer baron enterprise. They would eventually get him on income tax evasion charges that same year.
Comp... See More
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #697509
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880 The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose (see). The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby (see). A full page shows: "Bringing Home C... See More
6 Checks from Cooperstown in 1837...
Item #697496
Her are 6 genuine checks written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated in 1837. Included is the amounts in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak on each check. Also a red ink cancellation.Early financial items & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Base... See More
Modoc Indian War...Captain Jack....
Item #697471
June 05, 1873
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, June 5, 1873
* Modoc Indians War - lava beds
* Captain Jack & Scarface Charley
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The top of the front page has one column headings: "The Modocs" "Captain Jack in Irons--Scar-face Charley Indignant" (see images)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complet... See More
Report of the murder of Joseph Smith in a British magazine...
Item #697439
September 01, 1844
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1844
* Joseph & Hyrum Smith murders
* Mormons - Mormonism founder
* Carthage, Illinois jail
* Lynch mob killing
Near the back under "Foreign News" is a report from the "United States" noting: "Joseph and Hiram Smith, the Mormon prophets, were murdered in June last, at Carthage in Illinois, by a mob of 60 ... See More
The first train robbery in America...
Item #697375
January 09, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 9, 1866
* First train robbery in America
* New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
The top of the front page has nice headlines on: "The Railroad Robbery" with: "Over Half a Million Dollars Stolen from the Adams Express Company" "Escape of the Thieves" and "Interesting Particulars of the Crime".
What is notable is that m... See More
1920 Parnell Bridge Ambush... Cork, Ireland...
Item #697361
January 05, 1920
THE DAY, New London., Conn., Jan. 5, 1920
* Parnell Bridge Ambush - Cork, Ireland
* Irish War of Independence - IRA vs. RIC
* United States prohibition upheld
The front page has a one column heading: "FRESH SERIES OF IRISH OUTBREAKS" (see images)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
A prohibition-themed newspaper from Pittsburgh...
Item #697349
October 24, 1884
THE PROHIBITION BANNER, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1884
* Rare temperance movement publication
* Abstinence of alcohol - beer - liquor
As the title would suggest, this is a prohibition-themed newspaper. Among the articles; "The Drink Demon" "The Wheels of Time "Blaine and Whisky" "Notice to Prohibition Voters" "A Call to Prayer" &... See More
Murder Inc. hitman death... Abe Reles...
Item #697277
November 13, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1941
* Abe Reles death - Murder Inc. hitman
* "The Canary Who Could Sing, But Couldn't Fly."
* Gambino Crime family - Albert Anastasia informant
Page 29 has one column headlines that include: "ABE RELES KILLED TRYING TO ESCAPE" "Sheet Rope Fails After He Lowers Himself From 6th to 5th Floor of Hotel" "Motive Puzzl... See More
Babe Ruth signs with the Yankees: what will the future bring?
Item #697275
January 08, 1920
NEW YORK TIMES, January 8, 1920
* Babe Ruth joins the New York Yankees
* Biggest deal (Boston flop) in sport's history ?
The sports page (page 18) has a banner headings: "NEW YORK AMERICANS DECIDE TO RETURN TO JACKSONVILLE FOR SPRING TRAINING THIS YEAR" with subheads: "YANKEES TO TRAIN AT JACKSONVILLE" "Harry Sparrow Completes Arrangements for Club to Ret... See More
Last public execution by guillotine in France...
Item #697266
June 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1939
* Last public execution in France
* Eugen Weidmann executed by guillotine
* Murderer of U.S. dancer Jean De Koven
Near the bottom of page 5 is a one column heading: "France Guillotines Head Of Murder Ring" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On 17 June 1939, Weidmann was beheaded ou... See More
Jeff Sweetser and Chick Evans... 1923 amateur golf...
Item #697253
July 28, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 28, 1923 The Sports Section tells of Jess Sweetser defeating Chick Evans in the semi-final for the 1923 Western Amateur Golf Championship. The previous year Sweetser defeated Bobby Jones to win the championship, and this was the final step in his request to repeat. Unfortunately he would lose in the final round. Nice to have both Jess Sweetser and Chick Evans sho... See More
Washington's anger over the murder of Captain Huddy...
Item #697218
May 21, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, May 21, 1782
* Captain Joshua Huddy execution - hanging
* General George Washington angry reaction
* American Revolutionary War
Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with "Debates in the House of Commons Upon the American War". An excellent report providing much insight into the discussions on the troubling si... See More
Frankie Yale assassination.... Al "Scarface" Capone....
Item #697153
July 02, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1928
* Frankie Yale (Uale) assassination (1st report)
* Gangster - gangland wars of the 1920's
The front page has one column headings that include: "GANGSTER SHOT DEAD IN DAYLIGHT ATTACK" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the assassination of gangster Frankie Yale (Uale). He was a associate of Al Capone. Always nice to have notabl... See More
Poem titled: "Slave Trade"... Unpulished Washington letter...
Item #697109
October 18, 1800
WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Oct. 18, 1800 Somewhat of a literary title but other content as well including a poem titled: "Slave Trade". Also: "Horrid Murder" "Radnor Forest"; an interesting unpublished letter by George Washington dated Nov. 26, 1775; "Female Constancy" and more.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition.
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #697079
March 13, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 13, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post famous wooden gun escape
Page 5 has two separate reports with one column headings: "TWO LOST JURORS DELAY INQUIRY OF DILLINGER BREAK" "TROOPS GUARD GOV. WHITE IN DILLINGER SCARE" with subheads. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohib... See More
1931 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #697016
June 19, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 19, 1930
* POLICE and POLITICS
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a nice banner headline for display that concerns the gangland wars in Chicago announcing: "'CLEAN UP CITY,' ALCOCK TOLD" with subheads. Nice for display.
When... See More
Prohibition ending in the South...
Item #696973
July 09, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 9, 1933
* End of Prohibition - repeal
* Southern states ratification ?
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* Beer - liquor returning
* Amelia Earhart record flight
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REPEAL ASKED IN PUBLIC PLEA BY ROOSEVELT" with subheads. (see images)
Also on the front page is a one column heading: "AME... See More
One of the more fascinating publishers from the Civil War...
Item #696948
March 22, 1865
BROWNLOW’S KNOXVILLE WHIG, AND REBEL VENTILATOR, Tennessee, March 22, 1865
* Very rare Civil War title - closing events
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
W. G. Brownlow, or Parson Brownlow, was a fascinating personality, to say the least. He regarded anyone who disagreed with him about religion or politics as an enemy.
The circuit-riding Methodist parson turn... See More
Rare Lincoln's assassination report, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #696929
April 15, 1865
EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where it occurred
Terrific to have this first report of Lincoln's assassination in a newspaper from the city where it happened. This is the first of this issue we have offered.
The top of the front page has a column with heads: "ASS... See More
Sale of 3.2 beer signals coming end of Prohibition...
Item #696913
April 09, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, April 9, 1933
* Prohibition ends in America
* Beer returns - legal liquor
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "CAPITAL STUDIES REPEAL; PRESIDENT REMAINS MUM" with subheads. (see images) More inside with related illustration and photo. This was the Cullen-Harrison Act which allowed for the sale of 3.2% beer throughout the n... See More
Charles Lindbergh invents artificial heart ?...
Item #696897
June 21, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 21, 1935
* Charles Lindbergh & Dr. Alexis Carrel
* Perfusion pump (artificial heart) invention
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Lindbergh--Adds to Fame; Organs Revived After Death by His Research" with photo of Lindbergh. (see images) First report coverage on the invention of the Carrel-Lindbergh perfusion pum... See More
Shenandoah National Park Killings - Lollie Winans & Julie Williams...
Item #696884
June 05, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 5, 1996
* Lollie Winans & Julie Williams murder case
* Hikers killed in Shenandoah National Park in 1996
* The case remains unsolved
Page A13 has: "Murder Invades Idyllic World of Backpackers", with subheading: "Two women are killed on the Appalachian Trail Slaying are part of a growing trend of increasing violations of the law in the wildern... See More
Slave ship is abandoned... Trouble with the Creek Indians...
Item #696843
May 28, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 28, 1825 Inside has: "The Creeks" being a report from Milledgeville, Georgia, noting: "...for the protection of the frontier against Indians hostility, and also for ensuring the personal safety of the agent, whose life is said to be threatened by the Indians...the murder of Hawkins, the interpreter..." with more.
This is f... See More
Franklin D. Roosevelt... Prohibition ending...
Item #696774
March 14, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 14, 1933
* 3.2 per cent beer voted on
* Franklin D. Roosevelt endorses
* Prohibition ending
The front page has a one column heading: "NATION VISIONS BEER BY APRIL" with subheads. (see) Coverage of the impending end of prohibition in America.
Complete with 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #696753
February 28, 1929
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 28, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest (1st rpt.)
* Jack McGurn - Al Capone trigger man
* Charles Lindbergh airplane crash in Mexico
The front page has a one column heading: "GANGSTER HELD IN KILLING OF 7" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the capture of Al Capone henchman, Jack McGurn, for his role in the St. Valentine&... See More
Clement Vallangigham's 1871 bizarre death....
Item #696739
June 17, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 17, 1871
* Clement Laird Vallandigham's bizarre death
* American lawyer and politician
Page 7 has a bizarre article headed: "VALLANDIGAM SHOT" with subheads. (see images) He would die the next morning. His death is considered one of the most unusual as he was demonstrating how his defendant's victim accidentally shot himself.
Complete in 12 page... See More
Herbert Hoover's State of the Union Address....
Item #696735
December 09, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 9, 1931
* President Herbert Hoover
* State of the Union Address
* Great Depression & prohibition era
The front page has a one column heading: "'AID BUSINESS,' CONGRESS TOLD BY PRESIDENT" with many subheads. (see) Complete text of Hoover's annual message to Congress on page 12. Loads of text.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning an... See More
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