Bruno Hauptmann....
Item #599160
March 21, 1936
RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, March 21, 1936 The cover of this issue features an illustration of Louise Massey of "The Westerners". Inside the issue is: "What Winchell Knows About (Bruno) Hauptmann"; "It Will Still Go 'Round"; "Cradle Snatching" and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.
This i... See More
Astounding revelations about Bruno Hauptmann....
Item #599159
April 04, 1936
RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, April 4, 1936 The cover of this issue features an illustration of a young lady reading a book. Inside the issue is: "What Winchell Knows About (Bruno) Hauptmann"; "It's Tough To Be On Top"; and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.
This is complete in 44 pages measuring 13.5 x 10.5 i... See More
Daring robbery of train station...
Item #599156
January 24, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, January 24, 1881 The front page has a headline "A Daring Robbery" in which it was reporting that a train station at Wahoo, Nebraska, was robbed of $932.00.
Other news and advertisements of the day are within.
This is complete in 8 pages with an irregular left spine, edge tears and chipping. This should be handled with care.
Crash of Barnum's Circus... Opening of the American Museum of Natural History...
Item #599150
THE WORLD, New York, April 28, 1871 The frontpage carries a headline "Smashing A Circus" with subhead "Barnum's Caravan Run Into on the New Jersey Central Railroad", "Two men Killed and Wagon Demolished -- Tommy Welsh, the Dwarf Driver, Fatally Wounded -- Three Others Badly Injured -- Scenes at Crawford Station and Elizabeth -- The Inquest, Etc". The article... See More
1875 Central Virginia earthquake....
Item #599149
December 24, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, December 24, 1875
* 3 Negroes executed for murder
* New York hangings
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "EARTHQUAKE", "Two Shocks Felt At Richmond"... See More
Race riot in Rolling Fork, Mississippi....
Item #599147
December 12, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, December 12, 1875
* Rolling Fork, Mississippi
* Race riot - Negroes
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "MISSISSIPPI" "Riot In Issaquena County" "More Negro Trou... See More
Molly Maguires murders in Pennsylvania....
Item #599146
December 11, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, December 11, 1875
* Molly Maguires
* Pennsylvania Murders
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "Murder by Molly Maguires" "Pennsylvania" and more. 1st report coverage ... See More
Hawaii will soon become a territory... Schilitz beer ad...
Item #599134
December 10, 1898
FREEDOM, Manila, Island of Luzon, December 10, 1898 Two line, two column-wide headline read "U.S. Gunboat Helena En Route To Manila" with subhead "She Is Now at Gibraltar -- The President's message To congress Excites Unusual Interest -- Germany Would Like The Caroline Islands -- Uncle Same Says She May Buy". "Hawaii Will Soon Have a Governor And a Complete Terri... See More
Herrin IL Klan war.....
Item #599131
January 26, 1925
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 26, 1925
* Herrin, Illinois
* Ku Klux Klan
* S. Glenn Young
Page 2 has a one column headline: "KLAN LEADER IS SHOT TO DEATH". This is 1st report coverage on the Ku Klux Klan confrontation at Herrin Illinois in which S. Glenn Young was killed.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, mi... See More
The Modoc Indian War...
Item #599128
April 24, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, April 24 , 1873
* Modocs - Captain Jack
The top of the front page has: "The Savages" "Situation in the Lava Beds--Feeling Among the Adjacent Tribes--Massacres in Arkansas and Wyoming" mostly concerning the Modoc Indian War.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Napoleon... Robert Burns... Kentucky...
Item #599123
April 04, 1840
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 4, 1840 The front page of the issue has a report "Napoleon". "...It relates to Napoleon's ill-fate Russian campaign, and the disastrous retreat of the legions: 'But the vaulting ambition of the great conqueror at last overshot itself...the ancient capital of Russian empire was in his hands; yet, from the refusal ... See More
General Stonewall Jackson statue enveiling...
Item #599114
October 27, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, October 27, 1875
* Stonewall Jackson statue
* Richmond, Virginia
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "JACKSON" "Unveiling of the Statue of Stonewall Jackson--Immense Crow... See More
Graphic title...
Item #599103
June 04, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 4, 1859
* Justo José de Urquiza y García
* Rare title w/ great masthead
The front page has prints of: "Gen. Urquiza, President of the Argentine Republic" and "Oak Barking". Page 4 has prints of: "The Kaiserbach (King's Palace, Lucknow, India" and "Chinese Modern First Class War ... See More
The popular illustrated newspaper...
Item #599099
May 10, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 10, 1873 The full front page is a political cartoon: "Mayor Havemeyer Disciplining the Aldermanic Monster". Pages 4 & 5 are entirely taken up with 4 large prints (see), and the back page has a print of the "Wm. Knabe & Co.'s Piano Factories".
Eight pages, folio size, very nice condition.
Bank of California failure...
Item #599093
August 28, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, August 28, 1875
* Bank of California failure
* William Chapman Ralston
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "CALIFORNIA", "Failure Of The Bank Of Californ... See More
William Alexander Graham death...
Item #599090
August 12, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, August 12, 1875
* William Alexander Graham death
* North Carolina governor
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
Page 2 has one column headings that include: "Death of Governor Graham" and more. 1st report ... See More
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana....
Item #599087
July 28, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 28, 1875
* East Feliciana Parish Negro uprising
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "Threatened Uprising Of The Negroes At East Felicia" and more. 1st report coverage on a ... See More
Long Point, Illinois railroad murder....
Item #599085
July 10, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 10, 1875
* Outlaws attempt to rob train
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "ILLINOIS" "Desperate Attempt To Rob An Express Car" and more. 1st report coverage o... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #599074
March 11, 1847
COLUMBIA WASHINGTONIAN, Hudson, New York, March 11, 1847 the front page ha: "Washington's Last charge at Brandywine" which takes 2 1/2 columns. Page 3 has content on the Mexican War: "From The Seat of War""the American Prisoners".
Four pages, good condition.
Document signed by President Monroe...
Item #599067
March 15, 1822
RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN, Providence, March 15, 1822 Page 2 has over a column headed: "Independence of S. America" which is a document from the President to Congress, signed: James Monroe. Also: "Interesting Trials" "Bankrupt Bill" "Latest From Europe" and more.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.
Lasted only 15 issues...
Item #599054
April 26, 1864
NEW ERA, Baltimore, Maryland, April 26, 1864
* Rare Civil War title
A very uncommon title that lasted for only 15 issues, likely produced for a fair to benefit the efforts of the Civil War. This is the #8 issue. Inside has a lengthy song: "Dedicated to the 9th Maryland Volunteers, Sun on their Return from Libby Prison" to the tune of 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home' ... See More
On the fall of Charleston...
Item #599043
March 04, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 4, 1865 The front page has: "From Wilmington" "Exchange of Prisoners--Their Fearful Condition..." "Late Rebel News" "The Fall of Charleston" "From Chattanooga" and other items.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
On the fall of Charleston...
Item #599042
March 04, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 4, 1865 The front page has: "From Wilmington" "Exchange of Prisoners--Their Fearful Condition..." "Late Rebel News" "The Fall of Charleston" "From Chattanooga" and other items.
Eight pages, address label in the masthead, very nice condition.
Bragg says he can hold Wilmington...
Item #599034
December 24, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 24, 1864 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are items headed: "Porter's Expedition" "A Dispatch from Gen. Bragg to Jeff. Davis" "The Entire Fleet Off Wilmington" "Bragg Says He Can Hold the Place" "GEN. THOMAS' ARMY" "Particulars of Hood's Defeat & Flight" "Fifty-One Can... See More
Sherman's march through the South...
Item #599031
December 23, 1864
SUPPLEMENT TO THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 23, 1864 Among the front page heads are: "GEN. THOMAS' ARMY" "Hood Across Duck River" "His Loss Estimated at 20,000 "The Country Swarming with Deserters" "The Rebel Army Hopelessly Demoralized" "Sherman's March--Journal of an Eye-witness".
An 8 page "supplement" issue, a bit irreg... See More
Sherman in pursuit of Johnston... Pressing on Robert E. Lee...
Item #599028
May 24, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GRAND CAMPAIGN" "The Great Flank Movement Against Lee" "Our Army Rapidly Pressing Southward" "Gen. Sherman Again in Pursuit of Johnston" "Gen. Butler's Army" "The Rebels Assume the Offensive" "Our Rifle Pits Seized--Part of Them Re... See More
Sherman in pursuit of Johnston... Pressing on Robert E. Lee...
Item #599027
May 24, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GRAND CAMPAIGN" "The Great Flank Movement Against Lee" "Our Army Rapidly Pressing Southward" "Gen. Sherman Again in Pursuit of Johnston" "Gen. Butler's Army" "The Rebels Assume the Offensive" "Our Rifle Pits Seized--Part of Them Re... See More
General Scott offered command of the Rebel Army...
Item #599021
April 25, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1861 Among the front page one column headlines are: "NEWS OF THE WAR" "Condition of Affairs at the National Capital" "The New York and Massachusetts Troops there" "Gen. Beauregard Reconnoitering" "Jeff. Davis Said to be at Richmond" "General Scott Offered Command of the Rebel Army" "The Virginians Thre... See More
Clarence B. Craft... Okinawa hero...
Item #599009
June 13, 1945
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 13, 1945
* Clarence B. Craft
* Battle of Okinawa
* Medal of Honor
Near the bottom of the front page is a five column headline: "One-Man Attack Kills 30 Japs, Snaps Line". This is 1st report coverage on World War II rifleman, Clarence B. Craft, single handily attacking Japanese positions on "Hen Hill" during the... See More
Hitler & Eva Braun had children?...
Item #599001
June 12, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1945
* Adolph Hitler & Eva Braun's children?
* World War II - WWII
This 36 page newspaper has a very interesting but discrete report on page 6 with small one column headings: "Tells Of Hitler Children", "Swede Reports Hunt for Them--No Comment at Shaef". This report claims that Hitler & Braun had two young ch... See More
Cincinnati, Ohio... The Declaration of Independence...
Item #598999
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1883 Within this issue is an illustration by F.S. Church entitled "The Witch's Daughter"; "A Famous London Suburb", "Conventional Art", "The Romanoff's"; "The Declaration of Independence in a New Light"; "The Second Generation of Englishmen in America"; "Cincinnati"... See More
Racing schooner Karina...
Item #598998
October 08, 1910
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 8, 1910 The front page of the issue contains an illustration of "'Karina,' The Largest of the Racing Schooners" and has an accompanying article inside the issue. Other articles are: "The French Military Dirigible Airship 'Clement-Bayard II'"; "Early Days of Submarine Warfare"; and additional articles and advert... See More
Locomotives... Making of golf clubs...
Item #598981
August 23, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 23, 1902 The front cover features six illustrations of "The Building of American Locomotives - II" which contains an accompanying article inside. Articles inside are: "Improved Picture Projecting Apparatus"; "Making of Golf Clubs" which includes six illustrations; "First Class Battleship 'Connecticut'";
... See More
Galileo Galilei...
Item #598979
May 27, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, May 27, 1893 The front page of this issue contains an illustration of "Galileo Galilei" and contains an accompanying article which includes several photos of his home town and other items.
Other articles include: "The Manufacture of Bicycles" which includes numerous illustrations; "Native Japanese Camphor Still" and
... See More
Other articles include: "The Manufacture of Bicycles" which includes numerous illustrations; "Native Japanese Camphor Still" and
Latest Civil War news...
Item #598977
December 01, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 1, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army Of The James" "From Missouri" "From Washington" "Capture of the Rebel Ex-General Roger A. Pryor" "From New Bern" "Naval Intelligence" and more.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, very nice condition.
Latest Civil War news...
Item #598976
December 01, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 1, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army Of The James" "From Missouri" "From Washington" "Capture of the Rebel Ex-General Roger A. Pryor" "From New Bern" "Naval Intelligence" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
The Paris-Berlin Motor Carriage Race... Glass blowing...
Item #598975
July 27, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 27, 1901 The front cover of the issue contains several illustrations of "The Manufacture of Blown Glass - Lamp Chimneys" with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue are: "Electric Hoist Installed on the Comstock"; "The Paris-Berlin Motor Carriage Race"; "The Experimental Machine of M. Santos-Dumont"; and other ar... See More
Gettysburg reunion... Lawrence, Kansas...
Item #598974
July 16, 1887
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, July 16, 1887 Inside the issue is a very nice full page which has 6 prints captioned: "KANSAS--VIEWS IN AND AROUND THE HISTORIC CITY OF LAWRENCE" showing various scenes in the area. Another page has a related article on Lawrence as well. Also in this issue are illustrations of a reunion at Gettysburg with both the Blue and Gray, includi... See More
Wilmington, North Carolina...
Item #598971
January 14, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 14, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Wilmington Affair" "Gen., Butler's Official Report" "Report of Gen. Weitzel" "A Full History Of The Matter""From the Army of the Potomac" "Latest From Georgia" and more. War-related content inside as well.
Eight pages, very nice conditi... See More
Wilmington, North Carolina...
Item #598970
January 14, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 14, 1865
* Second Battle of Fort Fisher (Eve)
* Wilmington NC North Carolina
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Wilmington Affair" "Gen., Butler's Official Report" "Report of Gen. Weitzel" "A Full History Of The Matter""From the Army of the Potomac" "Latest From Georgia" an... See More
Russell Sage assassination attempt...
Item #598956
December 04, 1891
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, December 4, 1891
* Russell Sage assassination attempt (1st report)
* Financier - railroad executive - Whig politician
The front page has one column headlines that include: "DYNAMITE", "Attempted Annihilation of Russell Sage by an Unknown Man", "There Was A Terrific Explosion", "Several Others Were Badly Hurt... See More
1930 Notre Dame Stadium 1st game...
Item #598953
October 05, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 5, 1930
* Notre Dame Stadium opening
* 1st ever game - Fighting Irish
* "Touchdown Jesus" fame
* R101 rigid airship disaster
The sport's section (page 5-B) has a four column headline: "NOTRE DAME TOPS SOUTHERN METHODIST" with subheads that include "Notre Dame Christens New Stadium by Downing Southern Methodist....&... See More
The Indian question...
Item #598927
December 06, 1830
ESSEX REGISTER, Massachusetts, Dec. 6, 1830 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Present State of the Indian Question". Page 2 has: 'Indian Character". Other news & ads of the day.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various creases.
Samuel Bowles' "Across The Continent"...
Item #598901
November 08, 1865
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Nov. 8, 1865
* Samuel Bowles' serialized travelogue : "Across The Continent"'
Over half of the front page is taken up with a portion of the Samuel Bowles book: "ACROSS THE CONTINENT" "Letters From Mr. Bowles--No. 29" "Our Farewell to Frisco--Dinner & Ball...A final Review of the Mining Questions...Lat... See More
Religious thoughts as the Civil War approaches... Thoughts of secession...
Item #598900
November 30, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 30, 1860
* Pre Civil War tensions
* Religious sermons
The focus of this issue is on the secession of states from the Union, and religious unity under the heading of "Thanksgiving Day". The latter topic has a variety of sermons in New York City including: "Christ's Mission" by the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher; "Christian Patriotism--Sermon... See More
World War II camp newspaper...
Item #598894
November 28, 1945
CEBU, Hollandia, Netherlands East Indies, Nov. 28, 1945 In the dateline is "An Army Daily", being one of the various "camp newspapers from the WWII era printed on small sheets by a mimeograph machine. Some of the front page reports are headed: "All ETO Troops Back Home by Feb. 1, Senator Says; Takes Ride In Troopships" "Hitler Planned to Rub Out Ambassador"... See More
1st U.S. lethal injection execution...
Item #598889
December 08, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1982
* Charles Brooks Jr.
* 1st U.S. lethal injection
Page 13 has a four column headline: "Execution by Injection Stirs Fear and Sharpens Debate" with related photo (see photos). 1st report coverage on the Charles Brooks, Jr. becoming the 1st person in the United States to be executed using lethal injection.
Other news, s... See More
See the masthead...
Item #598883
July 11, 1827
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, July 11, 1827 This issue features an ornate masthead with an eagle (see). Page 2 has; "Commemoration by the Africans". Other news & ads of the day.
Four pages, very nice condition.
United States land in French Africa...
Item #598876
November 08, 1942
THE SUNDAY STAR-NEWS, Wilmington, North Carolina, November 8, 1942
* World War II
* Allies land in Africa
* United States marines
The front page has a banner headline: "POWERFUL AMERICAN FORCES LANDING IN FRENCH AFRICA IN NATION'S FIRST BIG-SCALE OFFENSIVE" with subheads and small photo of Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is 1st report coverage of the a... See More
Nile Kinnick named All "Big Ten"...
Item #598872
November 28, 1939
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, November 28, 1939
* Nile Kinnick "All Conference" 1st choice
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
The sport's section (page 8) has a two column heading: "Kinnick Captains Big Ten's All-Stars Picked by Coaches". See images for text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, minor sp... See More
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