Boss Tweed jail sentence ...
Item #602397
November 24, 1873
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, November 24, 1873
* William M. "Boss" Tweed
* Tammany Hall
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Boss Tweed" "Heavy Sentence of the Tammany Chief--Twelve Years in Jail and a Fine of $12,750"
Complete in 8 pages, minor irregularity along spi... See More
Virginius Affair ...
Item #602396
November 17, 1873
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, November 17, 1873
* Virginius Affair - executions
* Ten Years' War
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "CUBA" "An Account Of The Massacre" "Sixteen British Subjects Shot" and more. (see). Lengthy text here.
Complete in 8 pages, a little... See More
Carbondale, Illinois negro lynching...
Item #602390
February 06, 1874
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, February 6, 1874
* Terre Haute, Indiana ghost
* Carbondale, Illinois negro lynching
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "LYNCH LAW" "Hanging, by a Mob, of a Negro Murderer at Carbondale..." See image for text.
Page three has one column hea... See More
Nantick, Massachusetts fire disaster....
Item #602387
January 14, 1874
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, January 14, 1874
* Nantick, Massachusetts fire disaster (1st report)
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "DISASTROUS FIRES" "Destruction of Nantick, Massachusetts--Loss Half a Million..." See image for text.
Complete in 8 pages, a little ir... See More
John C. Heenan death...
Item #602383
October 27, 1873
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, October 27, 1873
* John C. Heenan death
* Bare Knuckle boxing
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Utah" "Death of John C. Heenan, the Prize Fighter". See image for text.
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Edwin Booth's Theatre to be built...
Item #602377
August 19, 1867
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1867
* Edwin Booth's Theatre
The back page has a small one column heading: "Edwin Booth's New Theatre--Description of the Building" See images for text here. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor foxing, nice condition.
1st Negro high school in Kentucky...
Item #602369
October 08, 1873
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, October 8, 1873
* 1st Negro high school
* Louisville KY Kentucky
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Kentucky" "The First Colored High School in Kentucky". See image for text.
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condi... See More
Captain Jack execution...
Item #602368
October 03, 1873
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, October 3, 1873
* Captain Jack - Modoc Indians
* Day of execution - hanging
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "The Modods (sic)" "Captain Jack and His Five Associates to be Hanged This Morning"
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, othe... See More
Mary Todd Lincoln death...
Item #602357
July 16, 1882
DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, July 16, 1882
* Mary Todd Lincoln death (day of)
The front page has one column headings: "Mrs. Abraham Lincoln", "Her Health Reported to be Failing Rapidly". See image for the text. She would die on this day.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, minor staining, otherwise good ... See More
The best of patriots...
Item #602351
September 13, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 13, 1774 Inside has a lengthy letter sent to America, by a "...a noble Lord in a very high office" (see). It also has a letter from New York which begins: "Every body here, high and low, are in a combustion. Those who have nothing to lose are our warmest Patriots & declare they will hazard their All for their dear country..." with ... See More
Chief Moses capture...
Item #602224
January 08, 1879
CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, January 8, 1879
* Chief Moses capture
* Yakima, Washington
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has small one column headings: "Indians" "Chief Moses Interviewed--He is Not Hostile to the Whites". See image for text.
Complete, minor spine wear, nice con... See More
Jon Lindbergh born...
Item #602221
August 16, 1932
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Scranton, Pennsylvania, August 16, 1932
* Jon Morrow Lindbergh born
* Early Adolph Hitler - Germany
The front page has one column headings: "SECOND SON BORN TO LINDBERGHS", "Mother And Baby Said To Be In Good Health--Betty Gow May Serve As Infant's Nurse" with photo of Anne Morrow Lindbergh (see photo). This is 1st report coverage o... See More
Siege & capture of Paris, France...
Item #602198
January 30, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1871
* Franco-Prussian War
* Siege & fall of Paris, France
* French surrender
The front page has one column headlines that include: "IS IT PEACE?" "An Armistice for Twenty-One Days Agreed Upon" "Capitulation of the French Capital and the Terms" "The Army, With a Small Exception, Prisoners in the City" "Occupat... See More
18th century Boston...
Item #602180
February 03, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 3, 1798 The front page has: "American and France" Also a letter headed: "Intercepted Letter" which is signed: James Monroe. Other news & ads of the day.
Four pages, a few small & very discrete archival mends, some light damp staining, nice condition.
Captain Parry's Northwest Passage Expedition....
Item #602166
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1820 The first article is a 4 page report on: "Col. MacDonald on the North-West Magnetic Pole". Also of noteworthy interest is a terrific 7 1/2 page article: "North-West Expedition" which is a great account of Parry's exploration of the area beyond the Arctic Circle, north of Canada. Included is a nice foldout map ... See More
The Aurora Borealis...
Item #602163
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1792 Among the articles of interest are: "Continuation of Two Months Tour in Scotland", "Report on Pendulums", "Virtues of the Coffee Drink", "The regular Appearance and Departure of Swallows" "Query on the Aurora Borealis", and much more. Near the back are various news reports under: "Inte... See More
The Aurora Borealis...
Item #602162
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1792 Among the articles of interest are: "Continuation of Two Months Tour in Scotland", "Report on Pendulums", "Virtues of the Coffee Drink", "The regular Appearance and Departure of Swallows" "Query on the Aurora Borealis", and much more. Near the back are various news reports under: "Inte... See More
Long Branch, New Jersey.....
Item #602136
July 13, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1874
* Long Branch, New Jersey
* Caskill Mountains
* Summer resorts
Page 5 has one column headings: "SUMMER RESORTS" "Long Branch" "Up Among The Catskills" Early descriptions of these two famous Summer getaways.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.... See More
President Pierce's address to the nation...
Item #602112
December 09, 1856
THE UNION ARGUS, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9, 1856
* President Franklin Pierce
* State of the Union Address
The entire front page & a portion of page 2 are taken up with the: "Message - From the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress", being the President's annual state-of-the-Union address signed in type at its conclusion: Franklin Pierce.
... See More
Lilian Adelaide Neilson......
Item #602085
November 13, 1872
THE WORLD, New York City, November 13, 1872
* Lilian Adelaide Neilson
* English state actress
Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Lilian Adelaide Neilson" See images for text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.
For the countries of Mexico and the United States...
Item #602077
March 23, 1878
THE TWO REPUBLICS, City of Mexico, March 23, 1878 An interesting and unusual newspaper printed almost entirely in English. The title would suggest it was printed in Mexico but for a primarily American readership. Some of the content relates to Mexican events as well. The back page is almost entirely taken up with ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice, clean condition.
Hunting wild beasts...
Item #602076
September 26, 1877
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, September 26, 1877
* Hunting animals for the zoo & circus
* Lions - tigers - elephants & more
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 3 has one column headings: "HUNTING WILD BEASTS" "The Dangerous Business of Stocking the Menageries" and more (see photos). The... See More
Samuel Archer King ballooning......
Item #602074
October 05, 1872
THE WORLD, New York City, October 5, 1872
* Samuel Archer King
* Scientific ballooning voyage
Page 2 has small one column headings: "UP IN A BALLOON" "A Thrilling Voyage Over the White Mountains" "Out At Sea In The Darkness And Fog" and more. Over a full column of text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, otherw... See More
Black Hills gold rush...
Item #602072
August 20, 1875
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, August 20, 1875
* Black Hills - Dakota Territory
* Professor Walter P. Janney
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 5 has one column headings: "Something Reliable About The Black Hills" "Skillful Miners, with a Little Capital, Can Make Fair Wages" See image for text here.
Comp... See More
The Bennington Mob... Gage coming to America...
Item #602070
April 07, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 7, 1774 Page 2 has an item noting: "Yesterday some dispatches arrived in town from Governor Hutchinson, of Massachusetts Bay...We hear that Lieut. General Gage is preparing to embark for Boston in New England in consequence of his appointment to succeed Governor Hutchinson during his Majesty's pleasure." A fateful decision that would set the... See More
Mingo Junction, Ohio Scioto disaster..
Item #602043
July 06, 1882
BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Boston, Massachusetts, July 5, 1882
* Steamer Scioto disaster (1st report)
* Mingo Junction WV OH
* Ohio River
The front page has small one column headings: "Steamboat Disaster" "Collision of River Boats at Mingo Junction, Ohio--The Steamer Scioto Sunk and Twenty Lives Lost" See image for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Com... See More
Creating Trumbull County...
Item #602021
March 03, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 3, 1774 An inside page has over a full column concerning how to deal with the American situation. See photos for the full text.
Another page has reports from Boston and New York headed "America" and includes: "...on Thursday last the Tea, which was saved out of Capt. Loring's brigantine, was landed at the Castle by order of the Officer... See More
Approaching Savannah...
Item #602014
December 13, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 13, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "From Gen. Foster's Army" "Pocotaligo Bridge Destroyed" "Foster's Scouts Meet Sherman's Army" "He is Very Near Savannah" "The War In Tennessee" "The Army of the James" "The Army of the Potomac" and more.
Eight pages, sm... See More
General Sherman in action...
Item #602009
July 21, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 21, 1864
* Atlanta campaign
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Great Contest" "From Gen. Sherman's Army - The Decisive Struggle at Hand--Our Whole Force Across the Chattahoochee--Bragg to Supercede Johnston" "Cotton Factories Destroyed--Refugees at Marietta..." "The Late Raid" and much more.
E... See More
Charleston harbor blockaded...
Item #602000
December 26, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 26, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Sunken Fleet" "The Main Channel to Charleston Harbor Destroyed" "Sixteen of the Stone Fleet Sunk Across It" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Mostly literary content...
Item #601976
November 21, 1795
THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Nov. 21, 1795 Basically a literary-themed newspaper, but page 3 has reports from Philadelphia, New Haven, London, & Cork.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 12 inches, scattered foxing, generally nice.
Early aviation flights...
Item #601937
August 21, 1911
THE NEWS SCIMITAR, Memphis, Tennessee, August 21, 1911
* Early airplane flight
* Powered aviation at it's beginning
The front page has one column headlines: "ATWOOD WELL ON HIS WAY INTO NEW YORK STATE", "Aviator Plans to Finish Record-Breaking Cross-Country Flight From St. Louis to New York Wednesday" and more with related photo. Othe... See More
Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi...
Item #601908
December 01, 1900
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, December 1, 1900 The front cover of the issue features an illustration of "Giuseppe Verdi - Italy's Greatest Living Composer". Inside the issue is a small accompanying article. Also inside the issue is "Light Railway Locomotives in France"; "Details of Electric Clock"; "Mummified Peruvian Head - Three Quarter an... See More
KKK illegal in New York...
Item #601906
May 24, 1923
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 24, 1923
* KKK Ku Klux Klan
* Secrecy outlawed in New York
The front page has one column headlines: "Smith Signs Bill to Make Klan Unmask", "Organization and Outlaw in State Under New Law Unless It Bares Oath and Members at Once", "Year in Prison, $10,000 Fine, Are Penalties Facing Every Violator" and more (see photos).... See More
Actor Edwin Booth murder attempt......
Item #601895
April 24, 1879
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1879
* Actor Edwin Booth
* Attempted assassination (1st report)
* Mark Gray
This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "TRYING TO KILL MR. BOOTH" "A Starting Scene At M'Vicker's Theatre" "two Shots Fired At Edwin Booth During The Last Act of... See More
Lilly, Pennsylvania & the KKK...
Item #601891
April 07, 1924
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 7, 1924
* Lilly PA Pennsylvania riot
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK
The front page has one column headlines: "29 ARRESTED IN KLAN RIOT", "Immediate Prosecution To Follow Fatal Shooting in Pennsylvania", "Responsibility Is Denied". This is 1st report coverage on the residents of Lilly, Pennsylvania clashing wi... See More
President Nixon White House tapes... Death of Eddie Rickenbacker...
Item #601864
July 24, 1973
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 24, 1973
* President Richard Nixon
* White House tapes
* Eddie Rickenbacker death
The front page has a five column headline: "President Subpoenaed To Release Records" with subhead and photo (see photos).
Also a three column heading on the front page: "Older Folks Remember a Real Hero" which pertains to... See More
Minnie Warren death... dwarf...
Item #601863
July 24, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1878
* Minnie Warren death (1st report)
* Proportionate dwarf
* P.T. Barnum fame
Page 5 has a small heading: "Death Of Minnie Warren". See image for brief text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, usual browning, some margin wear and chipping, must be handled with care.
President Harrison passes through Texas...
Item #601859
April 19, 1891
EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, April 19, 1891 The front page has a column-wide headline "Tickled The Texans" "Harrison Passes from Arkansas to Texas" "Arkansas Delighted with the president's Visit -- Builds Bon-fires and Runs up the American Flag" "Texas In A Quiver of Joy".
Other news of the day and advertisements are within.
Thi... See More
Rosentine and Moody executions...
Item #601857
July 10, 1874
NEW YORK HERALD, July 10, 1874
* Lewis Rosentine & John Moody
* Abraham Behm murder
Page 6 has one column headings: "A DOUBLE EXECUTION" "The Hanging of Rosentine and Moody at Harrisburg" "A Full Confession by the Colored Culprits"
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Bank holiday ordered...
Item #601853
March 06, 1933
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 6, 1933
* United States Bank Holiday
* The Great Depression
* Franklin D. Roosevelt
The front page has a banner headline: "ELY IS GRANTED BROAD EMERGENCY POWER" with subheads (see photos). This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run on the nation's banks, and happene... See More
First World Series to include African American comes to close...
New York Yankees Win World Series...
Item #601852
October 07, 1947
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 7, 1947
* New York Yankees Win World Series
* First World Series to include an African American
* Jackie Robinson - Brooklyn Dodgers
The sport's section (page 14) has a six column headline:
"N.Y. Pitching, Hitting, Deciding Factor"
with subheads, related photo and box scores. This was the first World Series to incl... See More
Air Florida Flight 90 disaster... Potomac River...
Item #601836
January 14, 1982
THE KANSAN, Kansas City, Kansas, January 14, 1982
* Air Florida Flight 90
* Potomac River
* 14th Street Bridge
The front page has a three column headline: "Officials begin wreckage probe" with related map. This is 1st report coverage on Air Florida Flight 90 airplane disaster in Washington D.C.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, n... See More
Minnesota Golden Gophers... 1940 National champs....
Item #601828
December 03, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 3, 1940
* Minnesota Golden Gophers
* National champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines in the sport's section (page 35) that include: "MINNESOTA RATED TOP TEAM OF 1940", "Gophers Finish First in Final Associated Press Poll of Football Writers", "Stanford Is Runner-Up" and mo... See More
Jim Mollison Atlantic Ocean flight....
Item #601825
August 19, 1932
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, August 19, 1932
* Aviator Jim Mollison
* Airplane - aviation
* 1st solo Atlantic flight (West to East)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LONDON FLYER ON ROUND-TRIP FLIGHT TO N.Y." with subheads (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean from West to East. This is consi... See More
Steamship Missouri disaster...
Item #601823
October 31, 1872
THE WORLD, New York City, October 31, 1872
* Steamship Missouri disaster
The front page has one column headings that include: "AWFUL CATASTROPHE", "Another Steamer Burned at Sea", "Over Eighty Lives Lost", "Heartrending Scenes" and more.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Early Billiards... pool...
Item #601808
November 22, 1877
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, November 22, 1877
* Billiards becoming popular
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 5 has one small column headings: "Modern Billiards" "An Interesting Exposition of the Beauties of the Game" Lengthy text here.
Complete in nice condition.... See More
Battle of Cow Island Landing... Nez Perce Indians...
Item #601792
September 29, 1877
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, September 29, 1877
* Battle of Cow Island Landing
* Cow Creek - Montana
* Nez Perce Indians
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "INDIAN POW WOW" "Spotted Tail's Crowd at the White House" "They Have a Big Talk with the Gr... See More
Creedmoor rifle match...
Item #601789
September 13, 1877
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, September 13, 1877
* Creedmoor international rifle match
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "CREEDMOOR" "Beginning of the International Rifle Match". See images for text.
Complete in nice condition.... See More
Henry Ward Beecher sermon...
Item #601764
December 19, 1877
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, December 19, 1877
* Henry Ward Beecher sermon
* Existence of Hell?
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 6 has one column headings: "Henry Ward Beecher" "The Plymouth Pastor's Unorthodox Sermon"
Complete and in nice condition.... See More
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