Alice Cary poem...
Item #599654
June 24, 1848
THE HOME JOURNAL, New York City, June 24, 1848
* Alice Cary poem
* Pictures of Memory
Mostly literary content with short stories & poems, this title also has some news articles as well.
Page 2 has one column headings: "Unusual Poetry" "Pictures Of Memory" which is an early printing of a poem by Alice Cary. This poem wouldn't be copyrighted until 1855.
Complete ... See More
Los Angeles Air Show... early airplanes...
Item #599650
January 18, 1910
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, January 18, 1910
* 1910 Los Angeles, California
* International Air Meet at Dominguez Field
* Aviator Glenn Curtiss - airplanes - airships
The front page has a two column headline: "ENDURANCE TRIALS ON AGAIN AT COAST AVIATION COURSE" with photos of Glenn Curtiss and Louis Paulhan flying their airplanes. Other news, s... See More
News from France...
Item #599623
September 19, 1795
THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Sept. 19, 1795 Much literary content but page 3 has various news reports, one from Bordeaux noting: "The people of France in general think well of the new constitution, and it is thought it will be adopted." Other news from France as well.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 12 inches, bit of foxing, generally nice.
James Garfield murder trial begins.....
Item #599607
November 18, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 18, 1881
* Charles Guiteau trial begins
* James A. Garfield assassination
The front page has one column headlines that include: "THE GREAT TRIAL", "It is Formally Opened by the District Attorney", "Guiteau's Counsel Discovery the Meaning of 'Stalwart'", "The Assassin Defies the... See More
Looking back at Marie Antoinette's execution
Item #599604
September 03, 1889
THE COLDWATER REPUBLICAN, Coldwater, Michigan, September 3, 1889
* Marie Antoinette
* Louis XVI of France
The front page has one column headings: "MARIE ANTOINETTE", "The Head of the Beautiful Queen Brought to the Block", "Incredible Cruelties of 1793" and more with a few related illustrations. A look back at the famed execution of Marie Ant... See More
Georges Ernest Boulanger downfall...
Item #599603
August 16, 1889
THE COLDWATER REPUBLICAN, Coldwater, Michigan, August 16, 1889
* General Georges Ernest Boulanger
* Conspiracy and treason
The front page has one column headlines that include: "Bad Man, Boulanger", "The French Senate Declares He is Guilty", "All Charges Against Him Proved" and more. See images for text. Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 p... See More
Suffragist battle with fellow sisters...
Item #599596
March 18, 1913
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, March 18, 1913 The front page has a one column headline "Women Attack Snowden" with subheads "Riot at Gateshead Meeting", "Suffragists Eject Suffragist" and "Mrs. Pankhurst Tells of Daughter Suffering In Solitary Confinement". This was a report on the British militant suffragist that had declared war against their fellow s... See More
General Jackson and General Scott...
Item #599594
April 10, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1819
* Asbury College (Maryland)
* Andrew Jackson & Winfield Scott
Inside has nearly 2 pages taken up with much on Asbury College, a one-time Methodist school in Baltimore, which ended in 1832. Also in this issue: "General Jackson and Scott" which takes 5 1/2 pages and includes 2 letters signed by Andrew Jackson, and 2 sig... See More
Thanks to the soldiers...
Item #599562
August 03, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 3, 1861 The first column of the front page has some nice Civil War heads: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Thanks of the Nation to the Nation's Soldiers" "A Military Execution at Alexandria" "The Rebels Threatening Bird's Point and Cairo" and more.
Eight pages, minor loss to the blank lower spine, very nice condition.
Battle at Wilson's Creek...
Item #599559
November 07, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 7, 1861 Among the first column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT REBELLION" "Junction of the Armies of McCulloch and Price" "The Rebel Force Estimated at 60,000" "Another Great Battle Expected at Wilson's Creek" "Removal of Gen. Fremont" "More Rebel Batteries on the Lower Potomac" and more.
Eight pages... See More
KKK attack in Tennessee...
Item #599557
February 22, 1869
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 22, 1869
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK
* Negroes attacked in Tennessee
The front page has small one column headings: "The Southern States" "The Ku-Klux-Klan Again At Work In Tennessee". See image for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Kew Gardens, Queens train disaster...
Item #599556
November 23, 1950
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, November 23, 1950
* Long Island Railroad (LIRR)
* Kew Gardens, Queens train wreck
* Richmond Hills NY (1st report)
The front page has a three column headline: "LONG ISLAND TRAINS CRASH; 75 ARE DEAD" with subheads and related photo (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 56 pag... See More
Harvard vs. Penn.... college football...
Item #599539
November 08, 1903
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 8, 1903
* Harvard Crimson
* Penn Quakers
* College football
The front page has a four column headline: "HARVARD DOWNS PENN, 17 TO 10" with subheads and photo (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the college football game between Harvard and Penn at Franklin Field. Nice to have in a Philly paper.
Other news of th... See More
1905 World Series....
Item #599533
October 11, 1905
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 11, 1905
* World Series of baseball
* New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Athletics
* Chief Bender
Page 3 has one column headings: "The Sports Of A Day", "Philadelphia Wins This One", "New York 'Giants' Shut Out", "Bender, the Athletics Indian Pitcher..." with b... See More
Coaldale coal & coke company explosion...
Item #599532
January 05, 1906
STAUNTON DISPATCH, Staunton, Virginia, January 5, 1906
* Coaldale coal & coke company
* West Virginia explosion disaster
The front page has one column headlines that include: "MINE DISASTER", "Coaldale Coal And Coke Company Suffers Explosion" and more. This is 1st report coverage on the Coaldale coal & coke company mining disaster. Other news of the day. Complete... See More
Confederate soldiers anniversary...
Item #599530
January 20, 1906
STAUNTON DISPATCH, Virginia, January 20, 1906
* Stonewall Jackson
* Robert E. Lee
* Confederate generals
The front page has one column headlines that include: "LEE-JACKSON", "Anniversary Celebrated Here Yesterday By Veterans" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handle... See More
Parral mine disaster... West Virginia...
Item #599528
February 09, 1906
STAUNTON DISPATCH, Virginia, February 9, 1906
* Parral mine disaster
* West Virginia coal
The front page has one column headlines that include: "A MINE DISASTER", "Almost The Worst In West Virginia Mining Regions" and more. 1st report coverage on the Parral mine explosion disaster in Fayette County, West Virginia.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8... See More
Rare Civil War-era newspaper lasted just 15 issues...
Item #599526
April 27, 1864
THE NEW ERA, Baltimore, Maryland, April 27, 1864
* Rare Civil War title
A very uncommon title which lasted for only 15 issues, this being issue #9. Over half of the issue is taken up with ads, with some news items: "A Soldier's Penmanship" "Then and Now" and much more. Page 4 has an item: "Jeff. Davis has won a new title to infamous immortality, by his butc... See More
Courrieres mine disaster....
Item #599510
March 11, 1906
STAUNTON DISPATCH, Staunton, Virginia, March 11, 1906
* Courrieres mine disaster
* Europe's worst mining accident
The front page has one column headlines that include: "MINE DISASTER", "Nearly Thousand Frenchmen Lose Their Lives". This is 1st report coverage on the Courrieres mine disaster. Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, ve... See More
Wallace Shot...
Item #599502
May 16, 1972
DAILY NEWS, New York, May 16, 1972 The front page of this issue shows a photograph of Mrs. George Wallace kneeling over her husband. The headline reads: "Wallace is Shot".
This issue is in good condition although a tear measuring approximately an inch can be found along the outside edge of each page. The issue is complete in approximately 32 pages.
Watsonville, California lynching...
Item #599493
March 26, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1873
* Watsonville, California
* Lynch mob
Page 5 has one column headings: "HANGED BY A MOB" "The Murderer of a Woman Lynched--The Doomed Wretch Makes His Will Under the Fatal Tree" 1st report coverage on the lynching of Matt Tarpay at Watsonville, California for the murder of Sarah Nicholson.
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, m... See More
Elyria, Ohio fire... Modocs...
Item #599491
March 17, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1873
* Elyria, Ohio fire
* Captain Jack - Modocs
The front page has one column headings: "Extensive Conflagration at Elyria, Ohio--Loss, $200,000" "The Modocs" "Capt. Jack Again Anxious to Talk--A New Commission"
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
New Orleans riot... Modoc War....
Item #599488
March 06, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1873
* New Orleans riot
* Modoc War
The front page has one column headings: "A Riot In New Orleans" "A Police Station Attacked by the Militia--Repulse of the Latter--Several Killed and Wounded" 1st report coverage on the political riot in New Orleans, Louisiana. Also on the front page is: "The Modocs".
Other news of the day. Comple... See More
Theatre Royal fire at Exeter, England...
Item #599481
September 06, 1887
FITCHBURG SENTINIEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, September 6, 1887
* Theatre Royal fire disaster (1st report)
* Exeter, England
The Back page has one column headings: "A PLAY-HOUSE CALAMITY" "Burning Of the Theater Royal At Exeter, England" "An Awful Struggle For Escape By The Audience" 1st report coverage of the fire disaster at the Theatre Royal in Exeter, Engl... See More
Arthur Ashe 1st black U.S. Open tennis champ....
Item #599475
August 26, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 26, 1968
* Tennis star Arthur Ashe
* 1st black to win
* US Open
Within the sport's section (page 8) is a three column heading: "1st American In 15 Years As Ashe Takes Nationals". This is 1st report coverage on Arthur Ashe becoming the first African American to win the United States Open Tennis championship.
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Jeff Davis and the Virginia legislature...
Item #599464
May 21, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, May 21, 1862 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Advance of the Union Army towards the Rebel Capital" "Skirmish With the Enemy's Outposts" "The Rebel Pickets Driven to Within Two Miles of Their Main Body" "Correspondence Between Jeff. Davis and the Virginia Legislature" "The Old Dominion Not to Be Aban... See More
Union troops meet the Confederates...
Item #599463
June 23, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 23, 1862 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "News from McClellan's Army" "Advance of the Rebels in Force" "They are Promptly Met by the Union Forces and Retire" "Sharp Skirmishing Along the Lines" "Important From the South" "Affairs at Memphis" and more.
Eight pages, very nice cond... See More
Union troops meet the Confederates...
Item #599462
June 23, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, June 23, 1862 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "News from McClellan's Army" "Advance of the Rebels in Force" "They are Promptly Met by the Union Forces and Retire" "Sharp Skirmishing Along the Lines" "Important From the South" "Affairs at Memphis" and more.
Eight pages, very nice cond... See More
Captain Jack & the Modoc War..
Item #599458
February 01, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1873
* Modoc Indians War
* Captain Jack on peace
* Lava Beds
The front page has one column headings that include: "The Modoc War", "Capt. Jack Anxious for a Peace Conference-So Is the Government". See image for text. Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Jews in Romania persecuted...
Item #599456
January 13, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1873
* Persecution of Jews in Romania
The front page has one column headings that include: "The Jews In Romania" and "Action of the United States Government In their Behalf". See image for text here. Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Negro boys reform school fire disaster....
Item #599440
March 06, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1959
* Little Rock AR Arkansas
* Negro reform school fire disaster (1st report)
The front page has one column headings: "FIRE KILLS 21 BOYS IN REFORM SCHOOL", "47 Negroes Escape Locked Dormitory in Arkansas". This is 1st report coverage on the fire disaster at the State Training School for Delinquent Negro Boys.
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Details of the infamous Dartmoor prison massacre...
Item #599437
June 17, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 17, 1815 The issue begins with nearly 2 pages of "Naval Affairs".
Nearly four pages are taken up with a very lengthy & detailed report titled: "Dartmoor Massacre" which was a tragedy of the War of 1812 with American prisoners being severely mistreated in this British prison.
The report notes near the beginning: "We ar... See More
Chicago White Sox baseball World Series...
Item #599434
October 12, 1917
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 12, 1917
* Chicago White Sox - World Series
* Pre-Black Sox scandal
* Game 4
The front page has two column headlines: "GIANTS TIE UP WORLD'S SERIES", "Second Shut-out Makes Count Two All", "Schupp, Once Beaten, Now Conqueror" with subheads and box scores. Much more in the spor... See More
First trans-Pacific filight...
Item #599427
June 01, 1928
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 1, 1928
* 1st Trans-pacific airplane flight
* Southern Cross monoplane
* Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith
The front page has a banner headline: "PLANE NEARING HONOLULU" with subheads and pictorial (see photos)
Other news of the day of the day throughout. Complete in 60 pages, light browning with some margin wear, mostly along sp... See More
Gallant Fox wins Kentucky Derby...
Item #599416
May 18, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, May 18, 1930
* Gallant Fox race horse
* Triple crown of horse racing
* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)
The sport's section (page 9) has a banner headline: "Gallant Fox Gallops To Victory In Kentucky Derby By 2 Lengths" with subhead and photo of Gallant Fox (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on Gallant Fox winning the ... See More
Naval Battle of Guadalcanal begins...
Item #599405
November 12, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 12, 1942
* Naval Battle of Guadalcanal begins
The front page has one column headings: "OUR MEN IN DRIVES ON GUADALCANAL", "Push to East and West With Army Air Support--Foe Is Again Hit in Aleutians" 1st report coverage on the beginning of the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much... See More
Charles Guiteau pleads not guilty...
Item #599395
October 15, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, October 15, 1881
* James A. Garfield assassination
* Charles Guiteau pleads not guilty
The front page has one column headlines that include: "'NOT GUILTY'", "Guiteau's Plea in the Washington Criminal Court", "The Abject Coward Taken Before the Judge in Safety", "The Assassin's Trial... See More
James A. Garfield burial in Cleveland, Ohio...
Item #599394
September 23, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, September 23, 1881
* President James S. Garfield death
* Lying in State at Capital
* Best title to have ?
The front page has one column headings that include:"UNDER THE DOME", "Of The Capital the Dead President Lies in State", "And is Viewed by Thousands of Grief Stricken People", "The Coffin Closed Fore... See More
Nice on Atlanta...
Item #599372
September 26, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 26, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* Atlanta GA Georgia campaign
The front page one column heads include: "ATLANTA" "Rebel Falsehoods Contradicted by General Sherman" "Peace Propositions Tendered by Governor Brown of Georgia" "A Portion of Atlanta Demolished" "Hood's Rebel Army Protecting Mobile" "... See More
President Adams concerning trade with France...
Item #599357
July 07, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 7, 1799
* President John Adams
* Trade with France
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" by the President of the United States concerning the ending of trade with France, signed in script type: John Adams (see). Also a brief item: "Naval Affairs" which notes the President offers thanks to Capt. Truxton & crew of the Constellation for the... See More
Lou Gehrig ties consecutive game record....
Item #599356
August 17, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 17, 1933
* Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played record
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The front page has a one column photo of Lou Gehrig with heading: "Lou Gehrig Equals Playing Record in 1307th Game"
The sport's section (page 16) has two column headings that include: "Gehrig Ties Endurance Mark bu... See More
Goebbels threatens Jews with extermination...
Item #599346
June 15, 1942
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 15, 1942
* Joseph Goebbels broadcast
* Extermination of Jews ?
Page has a two column heading: "Nazis Hit British Terrorism; Goebbels Threatens Jews" which is one of Joseph Goebbel 's radio broadcasts to the German people.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.... See More
Postdam Conference (Germany)...
Item #599342
July 18, 1945
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, July 18, 1945
* Potsdam Conference (Germany)
* World war II era
* Harry Truman - Joseph Stalin
The front page has a three column headline:
"President Truman Presides Over First Meeting Of Big Three; Jap Peace Rumors Circulate In London" with subheads and two related photos (see photos). Other news of the day thr... See More
The assassination of Anwar Sadat...
Item #599340
October 06, 1981
DAILY UNION, Junction City, Kansas, October 6, 1981
* Anwar Sadat assassination
The front page has a four column headline: "Sadat Assassinated in Cairo" with subhead and related photo. This is 1st report coverage on the assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, never bound, nice condition.... See More
Clinton, Mississippi riot... Negroes...
Item #599328
September 09, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, September 9, 1875
* Clinton, Mississippi
* Political rally - riot - massacre
The front page has one column headings: "Reign Of Terror In Mississippi", "Turbulent Condition of the State--A Sheriff Driven from His County-Unauthorized Armed Bands" and more. Coverage on the Clinton, Mississippi riot in which ma... See More
18th century Philadelphia...
Item #599315
May 06, 1788
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 6, 1788 Although mostly filled ads with news on pages 2 & 3 including datelines from Philadelphia, Wilmington, Providence, Dublin, London and elsewhere.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Thayer Hall opens... Harvard...
Item #599304
November 02, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, November 2, 1870
* Thayer Hall opens
* Harvard University
This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. The front page has one column headings: "Harvard College" "The New Dormitory,Thayer Hall".
Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Siege of Metz ends...
Item #599303
October 28, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, October 28, 1870
* Siege of Metz ends
* France surrenders
This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. Pages 2 & 3 has one column headings that include: "Capitulation Of Metz" "Surrender of 150,000 Frenchmen" "Metz" "The Terms of Its Surrend... See More
Coup d'etat...
Item #599301
September 03, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, September 3, 1870
* Coup d'etat
* Franco-Prussian War
* French surrender?
This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements, measuring 26 x 19 inches. Page 2 has one column headings that include: "GREAT NEWS" "THE WAR OVER" "Official Prussian Despatches" "The French Army Su... See More
Battle of Spicheren...
Item #599300
August 08, 1870
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, August 8, 1870
* Battle of Spicheren
* Franco-Prussian War
* Metz
This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. Pages 2 & 3 has one column headings that include: "A Great Battle", "The Prussians Victorious", "The French Army In Retreat&qu... See More
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