The death of Jim Bridger...
Item #592602
July 20, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, July 20, 1881
* Death of Jim Bridger
* Mountain men - trappers
The very bottom of the front page has a brief report headed: "An Old Scout Dead" with a Kansas City dateline, reading: "James Bridger, an old-time frontiersman and scout, who took General Fremont across the plains, died yesterday near New Santa Fe, this co... See More
Middletown, Connecticut...
Item #592596
March 15, 1826
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 15, 1826 A very decorative masthead featuring a heraldic eagle (see). Various news of the day and some interesting illustrated advertisements. Various foxing, generally good.
USS Saratoga... Japanese kamikaze attacks...
Item #592591
June 16, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1945
* USS Saratoga - aircraft carrier - USS Hazelwood
* Japanese kamikazes - Iwo Jima
* Joachim von Ribbontrop captured
This 28 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "RIBBONTROP IS CAPTURED IN HAMBURG" with subheads. (see photos) Also on the front page are one column headlines: "CARRIER SARATOGA BADLY HIT OFF IWO&q... See More
Our last issue of this cruise newspaper...
Item #592570
February 27, 1932
RESOLUTE OBSERVER, "Published on board during the Cruise Around the World." on the Hamburg-American Line, Feb. 27, 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 vicinity of Thailand. An ... See More
1934 Edgar Allan Poe historical site...
Item #592550
October 08, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 8, 1934
* Edgar Allan Poe
* Historical site formed
* World Series of baseball
Page 17 has one column headings that read: "FORMS WORLD SOCIETY TO HONOR EDGAR A. POE" and "Group Organizes at Philadelphia With Richard Gimbel as President". 1st report coverage on the formation of National Historic Site in Philadelphia.
... See More
The great Thumb Fire...
Item #592542
September 09, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 9, 1881
* The great thumb fire - Huron
* regarding James A. Garfield assassination
The front page has one column headlines that include: "SCENES OF HORROR", "The Fire in Michigan Still Burning", "Unparalleled Destruction of Life and Property", "The Loss of Property Passes Comprehension&qu... See More
1882 steamer Gold Dust disaster....
Item #592535
August 09, 1882
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, August 9, 1882
* Steamer Gold Dust
* Hickman KY Kentucky
Page 2 has one column headlines:
"THE GOLDDUST", "Eighteen Passengers Missing, Supposed to Have Drowned", "Captain Scudder Unable to Account for the Disaster"
and more. 1st report coverage on the boiler explosion on board the Steamer Gold Dust at Hickman, Kentucky.
Oth... See More
Albert Einstein escapes Nazis...
Item #592534
September 11, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1933
* Albert Einstein flees Nazis
* Pre World War II Europe
* Jewish persecution
Page 9 has one column headlines: "EINSTEIN IN REFUGE ON ENGLISH COAST", "Fleeing Nazi Threats, He Goes From London to a Little Known Spot on North Sea", "Closely Guarded There" and more. This is coverage on Albert Einstein esc... See More
1889 Pittsburgh, PA tornado...
Item #592533
January 10, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLINGENCER, West Virginia, January 10, 1889
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headlines that include: "A Cyclone", "Causes Death And Damage", "A Building Blown Down in Pittsburgh, Burying Fifty People", "More Than Eighty Girls Killed...." and more. 1st report coverage on the ... See More
Babe Ruth contract with the New York Yankees...
Item #592527
March 10, 1930
THE WORLD, New York City, March 10, 1930
* Babe Ruth's contract with New York Yankees
Page 7 has one column headlines: "BABE RUTH TO SIGN $160,000 CONTRACT WITH YANKS TO-DAY" and "Battalion of Photographers on Hand to Photograph Ceremony".
It is nice to have in a NYC title. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.
Complete in 26 pages, light browning, a lit... See More
Death of Babe Ruth's wife...
Item #592503
January 14, 1929
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 14, 1929
* Babe Ruth
* Death of wife in fire
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BABE RUTH MOURNS TRAGIC DEATH OF HIS FORMER WIFE" with subhead (see photos).
Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise goo... See More
Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar...
Item #592475
April 18, 1961
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, April 18, 1961
* Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar
* Butterfield 8 - Academy Awards
This 12 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with caption: "Leaders In Oscar Parade" with shows some of the winners that year including Elizabeth Taylor (see photos).
Also a two column headline on page 5: "Top Oscars to Liz, Lanca... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #592459
November 28, 1894
PUCK, New York, Nov. 28, 1894
* Color political prints
Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politi... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #592458
October 03, 1894
PUCK, New York, Oct. 3, 1894
* Color political prints
Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are very desired for their displayability. This issue has as its politic... See More
Three color political prints...
Item #592456
November 22, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, Nov. 22, 1890
* Color political prints
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself struggling t... See More
1941 Acmar, Alabama coal mine disaster....
Item #592443
July 11, 1941
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 11, 1941
* Acmar, Alabama mining explosion
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "EXPLOSION IN ALABAMA MINE FATAL TO 11", "Workers Search Debris For Bodies of Miners Buried in Shaft"
1s report coverage on the coal mine disaster at Acmar, Alabama.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
1934 Chicago stock yards fire...
Item #592441
December 23, 1910
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, December 23, 1910
* Chicago, Illinois stockyards fire (1st report)
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Chicago Stock-Yards Fire Loss Is Over $500,000". See photos for 1st report coverage on the 1910 Chicago stock yards fire disaster.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Li... See More
The "Great Blondin", the tightrope walker...
Item #592437
July 04, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker
Page 3 has a full column article with small headings: "An Exciting Scene", "M. Blondin's Feat at Niagara Falls" being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope walker, and one of his several extraordinary exhibitions at the Niagara River. Blon... See More
The "Great Blondin", the tightrope walker...
Item #592435
August 06, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, August 6, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker
Page 3 has a one-third column article with small headings: "Blondin'd Last Feat at Niagara Falls" and "He Cuts Capers On His Rope, And Performs Alarming Deeds", being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope walker, and one of his sev... See More
John L. Sullivan... boxing...
Item #592404
October 17, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, October 17, 1889
* John L. Sullivan
* Heavyweight boxing
The front page has one column headlines on the front page: "SULLIVAN IRRITATED", "At the Talk of His Enemies and Wants a Fight", "And He Wants It Right Soon", "He is Ready to Accommodate Anybody on Earth....". See phot... See More
Goldsboro, North Carolina...
Item #592385
March 23, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 23, 1865
* Confederates falling apart
* Nearing the end of war
* Sherman at Goldsboro, North Carolina
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "MORE GOOD NEWS" "The Occupation of Goldsborough Confirmed" "Sherman & Schofield at the Head of An Immense Army" "Sheridan On The War Path""The Potomac... See More
Reports from Robert E. Lee and General George Meade...
Item #592382
March 30, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 30, 1865
* General Robert E. Lee
* Confederates falling apart
* Nearing the end of war
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM GEN. GRANT" "A Congratulatory Order" is signed by General Geo. G. Meade, and is concerning the battle at Fort Steadman; "Gen. Lee's Official Report" is signed by him in type: ... See More
The "Great Blondin", the tightrope walker...
Item #592360
July 18, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker
* Tightropes w/ wheelbarrow (1st report)
Page 3 has a one-quarter column article headed: "Blondin's Last Performance - Niagara Crossed With a Wheelbarrow On A Tight-Rope", being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope walker, and one of his several ... See More
The "Great Blondin", the tightrope walker...
Item #592359
August 26, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 26, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker
* w/ stove, cooks omelet
The back page has a one-quarter column article headed: "Blondin Crosses the Niagara River with a Cook-Stove, and Cooks an Omelet", being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope walker, and one of his several extraordinary exhibi... See More
The "Great Blondin", the tightrope walker...
Item #592357
August 22, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, August 22, 1859
* Charles Blondin, the Niagara Falls tightrope walker*
* Harry Colcord, Blondon's manager on his back
Page 3 has a half column article headed: "Blondin Carries Man Across Niagara River on His Shoulders", being a very detailed account of the "Great Blondin", the famous tightrope walker, and one of his several exhibitions at the Ni... See More
1889 Federal execution by hanging...
Item #592341
May 18, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, May 18, 1889
* Negro hanging for murder
The front page has one column headliones: "HANGED BY THE NECK", "Nelson Colbert Executed for Killing Phillip Wentzell", "At The National Capital" and more. 1st report coverage on the federal execution of Negro, Nelson Colbert, at Washington D.C. for murder.
Other ne... See More
Duel of Generals Lee and Clarkson... Washington at West Point...
Item #592340
December 03, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Dec. 3, 1779 Inside has: "...Our fleet and army at New York have had a happy escape from the vengeance D'Estaing pronounced against them...passenger...says that every thing was quiet when he came from New York excepting some little skirmishing in the back settlements...repulsing an attack on Long Island & making a descent in the Jersies where ... See More
Cedar Springs, Arizona outlaws robbery.....
Item #592331
May 15, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, May 15, 1889
* Cedar Springs, Arizona - ghost town
* Outlaws vs. Army paymaster Whamat
The front page has one column headlines that include: "A FIGHT WITH BANDITS", "Army Paymaster and his Guard Attacked by Highwaymen", "Who Secure Over $29,000" and more. 1st report coverage on the robbery... See More
1889 Park Central Hotel explosion... Hartford, Ct...
Item #592326
February 19, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, February 19, 1889
* Park Hotel Central disaster
* Hartford, Connecticut
The front page has one column headlines that include: "Frightful", "The Latest Hotel Horror", "A Building Filled With Guests Wrecked by an Explosion", "Many People Are Buried in the Ruins and Killed" and more (see photos... See More
1889 World Series... NY Giants win...
Item #592308
October 30, 1889
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, October 30, 1889
* New York Giants vs. Brooklyn Bridegrooms (Dodgers)
* Pre modern day World Series - championship
* National vs. American baseball leagues
The front page has one column headlines on the front page that include: "THE CHAMPIONSHIP", "Of the Country Won by the Giants in the Final Game", &qu... See More
A four page "Extra" issue...
Item #592292
May 19, 1798
CENTINEL EXTRA, (Boston), May 19, 1798 This is an uncommon 4 page "Extra" issue of the famous Columbian Centinel newspaper. Almost the entire issue it taken up with a lengthy document continued from the "regular" issue of Wednesday, concerning relations with France. Close-trimmed at the bottom of pages 2 & 3 cause some loss, otherwise in nice condition.
Justifying Memorial of the King of Great Britain...
Item #592266
November 05, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 5, 1779 The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with: "The Justifying Memorial of the King of Great Britain in answer to the Exposition of the Court of France" which relates in part to the French involvement in the Revolutionary War (see for portions).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.
Frustration with lost reinforcements...
Item #592265
November 02, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 2, 1779 The entire front page and a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with: "The Justifying Memorial of the King of Great Britain in Answer to the Exposition of the Court of France". This lengthy piece concerning the French involvement in the Revolutionary War, a few bits noting in part: "...During the disputes that had arisen between Great Bri... See More
Plans for a peace proposal... Rev. War...
Item #592263
October 22, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, October 22, 1779
* Revolutionary War peace plan ?
Page 3 has a report of some hope for peace in the Revolutionary War, headed: "Proposals for the final Settlement & Pacification of the Troubles in America..." which includes 6 points as printed here, the first: "Required that commissioners be appointed to treat, consult,... See More
British defeat in the South...
Item #592256
August 24, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 24, 1779 Most of the first column on the front page is taken up with a piece from the book of Genesis prefaced with: "The following beautiful Apologue in the Eastern stile was written by Dr. Franklin some years ago, with a view of reclaiming his countrymen in New England from that spirit of intolerance and religious persecution which were then so... See More
How Virginia dealt with patriots & traitors...
Item #592255
August 20, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 20, 1779 Page 3 under "America" has a report from the Committee of the House of Delegates in Virginia, which includes: "...those inhabitants of this state who were beyond sea at the commencement of hostilities at Lexington, & have not since by overt acts adhered to the public enemy, ought still to be deemed citizens of this commonwe... See More
Moquis Indians snake dance....
Item #592239
September 14, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 14, 1881
* Moquis Indians (Hopi)
* Snake Dance
Page 2 has one column headlines: "THE SNAKE DANCE", "As Practiced by the Moquis Indians", "A Description of the Horrible Religious Rite". See photos for an interesting report here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. A little margin wear, otherwise nic... See More
From the Revolutionary War era...
Item #592230
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as I find almost no American content in this issue. At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets have set sail under the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot. The balance of the news ... See More
Kingstree, South Carolina Negroes hangings....
Item #592219
June 24, 1882
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, June 24, 1882
* Kingstree, South Carolina
* Negroes executions - hangings
Page 2 has one column headlines that include: "A HANGING BEE" and "Four Negroes Expiate Their Crimes on the Gallows"
See photos for 1st report coverage on the hanging of four Negroes including Lucinda Teasdale at Kingstree, South Carolina.
Other new... See More
Early Flight... Buttenstedt's Flying Machine...
Item #592215
February 11, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, February 11, 1899
* Early flying machine
* Pre-Wright Brothers
* Early automobiles
* Prints
The front page of the issue is "The New Bridge Over the Rhine at Dusseldorf". Within the issue is: "An Improved Steam-Boiler Furnace", "The Paris Cycle and Automobile Exhibition"; "Buttenstedt's Flying-Machine In Mid-... See More
This town is now known as Elmhurst...
Item #592203
February 28, 1884
THE NEWTOWN REGISTER, Long Island, New York, Feb. 28, 1884
* Rare title
* Now known as Elmhurst, Queens County
Today Newtown is known as Elmhurst, located in the borough of Queens just below LaGuardia airport. This is a 12 page newspaper which the line in the masthead notes is: "Devoted to Home Interests, Political, General and Local News". It contains a wide variety of news... See More
1883 Wilhelm Steinitz... Chess champion wins...
Item #592194
February 18, 1883
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1883
* Wilhelm Steinitz - chess champion
* Wins blindfolded
This 12 page newspaper has one column headings on page 7 "Steinitz's Great Memory" and "He Wins Three Out Of Four Games Of Chess Blindfolded". See photos for text here.
Other news of the day. Light browning, a little margin wear and tear, otherwise good. ... See More
Bob Fitzsimmons vs. Tom Sharkey... boxing...
Item #592193
August 25, 1900
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 25, 1900
* Bob Fitzsimmons vs. Tom Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing
This 10 page newspaper has one column headings on page 6: "GAME OLD 'FITZ'", "The Lucky One Knocked Sharkey Out in Second Round of Their Contest", "Sharkey Has Toppled Fitz Over Just at the Bell in the Opening Round". 1st repo... See More
Joseph Kittinger record parachute jump....
Item #592166
August 17, 1960
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 17, 1960
* Joseph Kittinger parachute jump
* Excelsior III (1st report)
This 32 page newspaper has a two column photo of "Air Force Capt. Joseph Kittinger stands beside the open balloon gondola" with small caption: "Makes Record Leap".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Ve... See More
Early beginnings of IBM?...
Item #592132
January 26, 1889
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York January 26, 1889
* IBM in it's infancy ?
* Pre computers
See the photo below for the listing of a patent issued for "Statistics, apparatus for compiling" to H. Hollerith, and two other patent numbers to H. Hollerith for "Statistics, compiling". This company by H. Hollerith would go on to become IBM ! Here is a terrific, incon... See More
Nearing the end of the Civil War...
Item #592128
January 26, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, January 26, 1865
* City Point, Virginia
* Wilmington, North Carolina
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "GREAT NAVAL BATTLE", "Rebel Iron-Clad Attack on City Point", "The Entire Rebel Fleet Engaged", &... See More
1939 Nile Kinnick named "All American"...
Item #592126
November 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 30, 1939
* Nile Kinnick "All American" team choice
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
* Maxwell award winner
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines in the sport's section (page 26): "ALL-AMERICA POST IS WON BY KINNICK" and "Iowa Back Draws 577 Votes for 1939 Eleven Selected in United Press Poll&... See More
Nazi concentration camp revealed in 1945... Hitler's last birthday...
Item #592121
April 21, 1945
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 21, 1945
* Bergen-Belsen Nazi concentration camp
* Horrors being revealed
* Hitler's last birthday
This 14 page newspaper has a two column heading on the front page: "Bestial Cruelty of Germans Shown at Concentration Camp". See photos for coverage on the horrors that happened in the Belsen concentration ... See More
Mob boss Albert Anastasia murdered...
Item #592097
October 26, 1957
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 26, 1957
* Mob boss Albert Anastasia assassination
* Murder Inc. head
This 6 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "Query Costello IN Gang Death" and "Anastasia Killing Baffles N.Y. Police".
Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise nic... See More
Early prints of 1881 Leadville, Colorado...
Item #592082
May 28, 1881
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 28, 1881
* Leadville, Colorado
* Mining scenes - prints
The front page shows: "Irish Harvesters on Their Way to England". Inside has 2 pages of prints of: "The American Franklin Search Expedition", and a nice full page "Matting-Weavers" showing use of a spinning wheel as well. Perhaps the best print ... See More
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