Kennedy killed...

THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE--EXTRA, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 23, 1963  Presumed complete with all 46 pages, minor wear at central fold, generally very nice.

The small towns of Los Angeles and San Diego...

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 4, 1850  The front page is entirely taken up with reporting on the: "Debate In The Senate - The Compromise Bill" which happens to contain a interesting tidbit speaking of the size of what are now two of the largest cities in California: "...But again, Mr. President...I compare two towns for the purpose of illustrating that fact. Lo... See More  

Oxford vs. Cambridge rowing...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 14, 1874



* The Boat Race

* Oxford vs. Cambridge Universities

* Rowing - River Thames



This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has one column headings: "THE ENGLISH BOAT RACE" "How Oxford Failed To Win" and more. Lengthy text with lineup.

Complete in nice condition.... See More  

Aga Khan III marries...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1944



* Aga Khan III weds

* Sultan Mahommed Shah

* St. Louis Cardinal World Series champions



This 38 page newspaper has small, somewhat discrete one column headings on page 20: "The Aga Khan Marries", "Moslem Ruler, 67, Takes French Bride of 32 in Switzerland"



See photo for brief text here. This tells of the wedding of Sultan Mahommed S... See More  

20th Amendment ratified...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, January 23, 1933 





* 20th Amendment ratified - Lame Duck

* Presidential inaugurations now on the 20th of January



The front page has a three column headline: "Lame Duck Congresses Doomed; Missouri, 36th State, Votes Ban" with subhead (see photos). Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 24 pages... See More  

The Hindenburg a year before the explosion...

NEW YORK TIMES Rotogravure Section, May 24, 1936 



* LZ 129 Hindenburg



Over one-third of page 3 is taken up with a great photo of the airship Hindenburg, with caption: "Ready For The Return Voyage On Her Second Visit to the United States. The Hindenburg tied up to the mooring mast at the Naval Air Station at Lakehurst..." with a bit more. The facing page has a photo of Howard H... See More  

A "Cruise Around the World" newspaper from the midst of the Great Depression...

RESOLUTE OBSERVER, "Published on board during the Cruise Around the World." on the Hamburg-American Line, Feb. 2, 1932. An interesting broadside issue (printed on the front only) published daily during an 86-day cruise, with tidbits on the trip for that day including mileage, the day's destination, weather, conditions, etc. At this point the ship was in the Middle East, near Palestin... See More  

Henry Draper... comets...

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, June 27, 1881



* Professor Henry Draper

* Cambridge observatory

* Astrophotography



The front page has small one column headings: "Lots Of Comets" "Another One Discovered--The Big One Photographed by Prof. Draper" See images for text here.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring... See More  

Purcell, Oklahoma gold discovery...

KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNAL, Kansas City, Missouri, February 20, 1889



* Purcell, Oklahoma



The front page has a small one column heading: "The Oklahoma Gold Field". See image for text.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

A 1790's literary newspaper...

THE NEW YORK WEEKLY MAGAZINE, May 18, 1796  Basically a literary newspaper, page 2 has: "The Fatal Effects of Indulging the Passions".

Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 10 inches, nice condition.

The work of McClellan's army...

NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1862  Among the front page one column Civil War heads are: "Rebel Views of Gen. McClellan's Present Position" "Probable Withdrawal of the Rebel Lines" "From Gen. McClellan's Army" "He Announces that All is Quiet & that the Enemy has Retreated" "News From New Orleans" "Important Orders Issued by Gen. Bu... See More  

The secession rebellion...

NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1861  Among the front page one column Civil War heads are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Gen. Butler to Command at Fortress Monroe" "His Promotion to a Major-Generalship" "Another Secession Camp Broken up in Missouri" "Gen. Harney's Proclamation" & much more.

  Eight pages, nice condition.

Memphis riots of 1866...

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, May 2, 1866



* Memphis, Tennessee

* Race riots - Negroes

* Reconstruction era



Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Riot at Memphis". See image for text .

Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice ... See More  

Buffalo tornado disaster...

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, June 26, 1866



* Buffalo, New York

* Tornado disaster



Page 3 has a small one column heading: "Terrible Tornado at Buffalo" See image for text here.

Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition... See More  

Pike's Opera House fire disaster...

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, March 23, 1866



* Pike's Opera House fire

* Cincinnati Ohio



Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Additional Particulars of the Cincinnati Fire. Loss Two Millions" See image for brief text here.

Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherw... See More  

Horace Greeley described...

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, February 28, 1866



* Horace Greeley

* New York Tribune



The front has a small one column heading: "Horace Greeley and the Tribune" See images for text here.

Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.... See More  

Steamer W. R. Carter disaster...

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, February 6, 1866



* Steamer W. R. Carter

* Mississippi River

* Vicksburg MS



Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Lives lost on the Steamer Carter" See image for very brief text here.

Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very ni... See More  

Chester, Virginia race riot....

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, August 26, 1881



* Chester, Virginia

* Race riot - Negroes



The front page has small one column headings: "A Serious Riot At Chester, VA." "An Attack on a Colored Festival Repulsed--An Appeal for Troops" See image for text here.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 2... See More  

Carlisle Indian School....

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, June 17, 1881



* Indian Industrial School

* Carlisle, Pennsylvania



The front page has a small one column heading: "The Indian School at Carlisle". See image for brief text.



Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a little irregular along spine, otherwise nice condit... See More  

Comments on Abraham Lincoln...

LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, Queens County, New York, Oct. 30, 1860 



* Peter Cartwright (revivalist)

* Abraham Lincoln for president



The front page has over half a column headed: "Peter Cartwright On Lincoln". Cartwright was himself a rather notable personage and he makes some observations on his political involvement with Lincoln.

Page 2 has a notice supporting: "For... See More  

Ike Stockton gang....

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, April 15, 1881



* Isaac 'Ike' Stockton

* Durango, Colorado



The front page has small one column headings: "At The Mercy Of Outlaws" "The Notorious Ike Stockton and His Gang Again Operating". See image for text.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/... See More  

Religious thoughts as the Civil War approaches... Thoughts of secession...

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 30, 1860  A focus on the back page is the secession of states from the Union and religious unity under the heading of: "Thanksgiving Day". The article has a number of reports in New York City (see for portions).

A nice issue reflecting the importance of Christian values in dealing with compelling issues of the day. Eight pages, some margin tears & minor ch... See More  

Mistick Krewe of Comus...

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, March 2, 1881



* Early Mardi Gras report

* New Orleans LA Louisiana

* Mistick Krewe of Comus



The front page has one column headings: "Rex At New Orleans" "Mardi Gras a Brilliant and Enjoyable Success" See image for text here.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25... See More  

Jewish women supporting the war effort...

WOMEN'S DIVISION BULLETIN,, October, 1944 This is a small publication issued by the: "Women's Division--National Jewish Welfare Board" and includes a Star of Davis emblem in the masthead. The focus is on the efforts of women to support the fighting troops during World War II.

Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, Library of Congress stamp at the top, nice condition.

Nonpareil Dempsy...

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, March 15, 1886



* Nonpareil Dempsey (Jack Dempsey)

* Early boxing match - pugilists

* Railroad train robbery



The front page has a small one column heading: "Witness a Hard Fought Battle Between Dempsey and Lablanche"

Also on the front page is: "Daring Express Robbery" "And Murder on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R... See More