Potential troubles in Mormon country...
Item #666799
June 25, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 25, 1857
* Utah War - Expedition - Campaign
* Alfred Cumming and Brigham Young
Page 3 has a report headed: "Utah" which mentions in part: "...announcing that Col. Cumming...has been appointed Governor of Utah...difficulties to be encountered in Utah are more numerous & complicated...Among them may be incidentally ... See More
Terrific account of the Taos Revolt... Mormons heading to California...
Item #666781
March 19, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 19, 1847
* Taos Revolt - New Mexico
* Mexican-American War
* Mormons emigrating to California
Page 3 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with a wealth of detailed reporting on what is known as the Taos Revolt, an insurrection against the Americans for their occupation of Northern New Mexico. The governor, among others, was murdered.
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Brigham Young is the head of the Mormons...
Item #666643
April 14, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 14, 1857
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Governor Brigham Young
Page 3 has a report headed: "Affairs In Utah Territory" which includes in part: "...Brigham Young, the Governor of Utah Territory, is the acknowledged head of he 'Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints', commonly called 'Mormons', and as suc... See More
Brigham Young's troubles...
Item #666641
April 21, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 21, 1857 Page 3 has a report headed: "The Mahomet Of Utah" which begins: "Mr. Brigham Young's prospects are by no means flattering. His hot-bed of infamy and corruption is at last to be overhauled. The false prophet...has braved all hints at extermination, stands an uncommonly good chance of finding his power suddenly v... See More
War battles in Virginia...
Item #665960
November 08, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 8, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Army Operations In Virginia" 'The Army of the Potomac in Motion in a Snow Storm" "Our Forces in Possession of Warrenton" "Chester Gap Held by Stonewall Jackson's Command" "The Fight with Stuart's Cavalry on Wednesday" "36 Dead Left on the Field by the... See More
Good news from the California Gold Rush... The city of the Mormons...
Item #657709
October 03, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 3, 1849
* California gold rush - 49ers
* Mormons at Salt Lake City
Page 3 begins with a nearly half column article headed; "Sixteen Days Later From California" which begins: "The news from the mines is of a quite glowing character: the yield of gold was steady & though there was, as a matter of course, much disapp... See More
African-Americans may become Mormon priests...
Item #655207
June 10, 1978
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, June 10, 1978
* Blacks may become Mormon priests
Page 21 has a one column head: "Mormons Let Blacks In Clergy". The report notes in part: "...Mormon Church President Spencer W. Kimball said he had received a revelation from God after praying...to 'extend to every worthy member of the church all of the privileges and ble... See More
Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair...
Item #649257
(5) DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, early 1880's A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.
President Hayes' state-of-the-union address...
Item #648168
December 01, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 1, 1879
* President Rutherford B. Hayes
* State of the Union Address
Two columns of the ftpg. and most of pg. 3 are taken up with the: "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" "The Annual Review of Governmental Affairs" "Subjects Demanding Legislation Suggested by the President" "Congress Urged to Take Additional Steps For the S... See More
The new Indian Head penny... Mormon Temple in Nebraska...
Item #647248
October 16, 1858
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 16, 1858 The ftpg. shows; "Conflagration of the Crystal Palace, New York" with more prints on this inside. Prints inside include: "Steamers at Anchor in Put-In Bay, Lake Erie" ""Picnic at Put-In Bay, Lake Erie"; a great numismatic item with obverse & reverse prints of the: "Proposed New Cent, U.S. Curr... See More
The "nefarious doctrine" of polygamy...
Item #643186
May 20, 1890
MEMPHIS APPEAL, Tennessee, May 20, 1890 The front page has column heads: "MORMONISM DEFINED" "Interesting Opinion by the Supreme Court" "The Nefarious Doctrine Persisted in & Propagated in Spite of All Interference". Bits of text include: "...A distinguishing feature of Mormonism is well known to be polygamy & an absolute ecclesiastical control of i... See More
President Arthur on the polygamy issue in Utah... The bandit Frank James...
Item #638753
December 05, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCAT, Dec. 5, 1883
* Mormons and polygamy
* President Chester A. Arthur
* Outlaw Frank James trial
Over half of the front page and page of pg. 2 are taken up with: "The President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of Chester A. Arthur. Near the end he addresses: "The Mormon Question", noting: "...I fear that i... See More
Mormon statehood and the polygamy issue...
Item #638738
December 13, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 13, 1883 Page 4 has: "Admission of Utah as a State" which includes: "...if Congress were in a proper frame of mind to consider it justly, would be one of the wisest measures that could be adopted....The question of polygamy will cut no figure in the admission of Utah as it is not recognized in the Constitution & would form no part of st... See More
Mormon ethics...
Item #638662
December 01, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 1, 1884 Page 7 has: "Mormon Ethics" "Some of the Practical Results of the Utah System" which takes two-thirds of a column. This was still 12 years before Utah would become a state.
Ten pages, very nice condition.
J. S. Fletcher death... English author...
Item #638447
February 01, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1935
* Joseph Smith Fletcher death
* English author - detective fiction
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "J. S. FLETCHER DIES; POPULAR NOVELIST" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of J. S. Fletcher, English journalist and author who specialized in detective fiction during the "Golden Age".
Other ... See More
Great mining-related issue with a proposal for a new railroad...
Item #636795
POMEROY'S ADVANCE THOUGHT, New York, January, 1889 Inside has a nice promotional piece seeking investors in the Atlantic-Pacific Railway Tunnel, headed: "STRAIGHT THROUGH THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS" "To Shorten Railway Distance 250 Miles Between Denver & Salt Lake City" "And to Bring out Millions of Dollars Worth of Gold & Silver each Year..." with more.A... See More
Bank robbery in the Old West...
Item #634212
October 22, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, October 22, 1890 Just what we hope to find on the front page of a newspaper from the Old West is in this issue: "Daring Robbery" "The Watchman Gagged & Bound and $2000 Secured" with some details. Not a lengthy nor conspicuous report, but great to have in this title.
Other news of the day with many interesting adve... See More
Scenes at Salt Lake City, Utah... Life in the Canadian Rockies...
Item #633558
April 08, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 8, 1893 Within are four scenes of: "Hunting Life in the Rockies", all in British Columbia with 3 showing Indians. Great fullpg: "A Week With the Mormons" has 8 prints including two of Mormon currency. Also a halfpg. photo of: "The New Mormon Temple at Salt Lake City, Utah".
Nice doublepage centerfold: 'Rabbit-Shooting... See More
Early Salt Lake City... Paul Morphy the famous chess player...
Item #633319
September 25, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 25, 1858 The prime print would be the great and displayable full page view of: "Salt Lake City, from the Observatory of the Council House" being one of the earlier views of Salt Lake City to be had in any periodical. The condition of this print is quite nice (see).
The front page shows: "Rev. Samuel I. Prime, D.D." with text on hi... See More
A Mormon print... Various scenes near Baton Rouge...
Item #621389
August 05, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY, Boston, Aug. 5, 1871 Among the prints inside is once captioned: "Among The Mormons--A Dangerous Gentile" with a related article: "Among the Mormons". Other prints within include a fullpg: "A Cypress Swamp In Louisiana" "A Sugar House" "Ruins of the Louisiana State House at Baton Rouge" "Mos-Gatherers near Baton Rouge"... See More
Laramie WY airplane crash....
Item #618561
October 07, 1955
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 7, 1955
* Laramie, Wyoming airplane crash
* United Airlines Flight 409
* Douglas Dc-4 propliner
The front page has a three column headline: "66 KILLED AS AIRLINER RAMS MOUNTAIN PEAK" with subhead. (see). 1st report coverage on the Salt Lake City bound DC-4 Airplane crash near Laramie, Wyoming.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... See More
Jefferson Davis' death... Judaica content...
Item #616770
December 11, 1889
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Dec. 11, 1889
* Jefferson Davis death
* Confederate president - Confederacy
A "territorial" newspaper from seven years before Utah would be come a state. The ftpg. has: "Jefferson Davis' Remains - Views Yesterday by Some 70,000 Persons" with various subheads (see). Other ftpg. articles include: "A Dasta... See More
A great Western-themed cover print...
Item #616741
July 01, 1893
THE DESERET WEEKLY, Salt Lake City, Utah, July 1, 1893 This paper calls itself a: "Pioneer Publication of the Rocky Mountain Region - Truth and Liberty". See the photo below for the very decorative & large front page illustration, which shows settlers traveling, the Mormon temple, an early train, etc. Among the many articles are: "Utah Women in Chicago" &q... See More
Brigham Young in prison...
Item #616648
February 12, 1872
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 12, 1872
* Brigham Young in prison
* Salt Lake City, Utah
The front page has an item headed: "Utah -- Mr. De Long Explains the Visit to Brigham Young--The Prophet Sinking Under the Rigorous Imprisonment--The Elections" (see).
Eight pages, never-trimmed, minor binding residue at the spine of the back page, great condition.... See More
From the Territory of Utah...
Item #615526
September 27, 1869
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, (Utah Territory) Sept. 29, 1869 Among the articles are: "The Arabs of the Middle Ages" "Local & Other Matters" and much more. Published from 27 years before statehood.
Twelve pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Great view of Utica, New York... Utah & Oregon...
Item #613593
June 02, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 2, 1855 The front page as a nice graphic which is representative of "New Hampshire" as well as an article on it as well (see). Prints inside include: "View of Constantinople as seen from the Harbor" "View In Calcutta, East Indies" "Falls of Lewis Fork, Oregon" "Pyramid Lake, in Utah Territory", two scenes ... See More
Latest news from Mormondom...
Item #613398
October 10, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 10, 1860 Page 2 has almost the entire first column taken up with: "Affairs In Utah--Federal Officers in the Territory--The Weather, Crops, etc.--Criminal Incidents--General Intelligence, etc." This article begins: "Much as it may be regretted by the majority of the American people, still it does seem, after all the fuss & smoke, that the Mormon peo... See More
The Deseret Museum...
Item #613216
April 20, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 20, 1895 The front page of the issue contains four scenes from "The Deseret Museum, Salt Lake City, Utah" with an accompanying article. Inside the issues is "Whitlock's New 'Western' Independent Chuck"; "Hedges' Water Tube Stationary or Marine Boiler"; "The Sumatra Rhinoceros"; "An Explo
... See More
News from the Mormon capital...
Item #612917
October 30, 1860
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1860 Page 5 contains nearly a full column on: "Affairs In Utah" "Departure of the Delegate--Agricultural Fair in Utah--Serious Indian Hostilities--Miscellaneous News" with an interesting variety of tidbits from this Mormon stronghold (see for portions).
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Brigham Young in contempt of court....
Item #608744
October 19, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 19, 1875
* Ann Eliza & Brigham Young
* Alimony case - Young vs. Young
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. the front page has an article headed: "Brigham's Woes" "The Mormon Prophet to Be Punished for Contempt" See image for text here.
Complete in 8 pages, nice condit... See More
Mormons, polygamy, Salt Lake City, Utah....
Item #607883
March 25, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 25, 1870
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Polygamy - Cullom Bill
The front page has an article headed : "The Utah Polygamy Bill--What is Thought of it in Salt Lake City" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, very nice condition.
Brigham Young letter...
Item #607721
January 17, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 17, 1870
* Brigham Young as president ?
* Salt Lake City Utah prophet
The front page has an article headed: "Brigham Young on Turkish Baths and Presidential Aspirations" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along spine, otherwise in nice condition.
Brigham Young....
Item #604994
October 30, 1875
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 30, 1875
* Brigham Young
* Contempt of Court
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has a small one column heading: "Brigham Young in Custody for Contempt of Court" See image for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in 4 pages, a little sp... See More
Kennedy killed...
Item #604446
November 23, 1963
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.
Mormons...
Item #603648
April 04, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, April 4, 1881
* Mormon 47th Congress dispute
* Allen G. Campbell
* George Q. Cannon
The front page has one column headings: "THE MORMONS" "The Campbell-Cannon Congressional Contest" and more. See images for text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 in... See More
Brigham Young's legal trouble...
Item #603407
June 13, 1877
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, June 13, 1877
* Brigham Young
* Mormons - polygamy
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Looking up Evidence at Washington for the Prosecution of Brigham Young" "Brigham Young" See image for text here.
Complete, very minor margin wear, nice ... See More
Debating Idaho statehood...
Item #602864
January 13, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 13, 1890 A Mormon newspaper from 6 years before Utah statehood. Page 3 has: "Idaho's Admission" "Judge Wilson, Prest. Wm. Budge & Others Opposing It for the 'Mormons' " "Dubois Makes A Harangue Against the Church". Idaho would join the Union on July 3, 1890.
Four pages, large folio size,... See More
Debating Idaho statehood...
Item #602863
January 13, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 13, 1890 A Mormon newspaper from 6 years before Utah statehood. Page 3 has: "Idaho's Admission" "Judge Wilson, Prest. Wm. Budge & Others Opposing It for the 'Mormons' " "Dubois Makes A Harangue Against the Church". Idaho would join the Union on July 3, 1890.
Four pages, large folio size,... See More
Report on the Mormon colony in Utah...
Item #602541
January 08, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 1850
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Early Salt Lake City, Utah
The front page has: "From The Valley Of Salt Lake" which is an early report on the Mormons at their new home. Bits include: "...states that the Mormon colony at the Valley of the Salt Lake was in a prosperous and happy condition. The crops had been abundant...The Mo... See More
Ulysses S. Grant...
Item #599795
December 05, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, December 5, 1871
* President Ulysses S. Grant
* State of the Union Address
Page 3 has one column headings: "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" "The United States at Peace with All the World" "Polygamy and Ku Kluxism Doomed" and more (see photos). Lengthy text takes up 4 full columns. and is signed in type: U.S. Grant
Other news of ... See More
Mormons...
Item #599763
April 23, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1872
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Brigham Young - Joseph Smith
The front page has small one column headings: "Utah" "Mormon Blasphemies--A Hereditary Prophetship in the Young Family"
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
From the Utah Territory...
Item #599749
January 11, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 11, 1890 The front page has: "Colored Children" "Trouble in Illinois Over their Admission to the Public Schools" "He Was Shunned". Much of page 2 is taken up with: "Remarks of Apostle Heber J. Grant" and so much more.
Complete in 6 pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, various tear... See More
The wreck of the ship "Atlantic"... Brigham Young & the railroads...
Item #599694
April 12, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1873
* RMS Atlantic wreck
* Brigham Young
The front page has: "THE ATLANTIC" "Valuables Found on the Bodies of Victims, and Now in the Hands of Magistrates", as well as: "Utah" "Brigham Young Going to Arizona--A Cook Shot by a Desperado" beginning: "It is known that Brigham Young will resign the Presidency of ... See More
Old West newspaper from Salt Lake City, Utah...
Item #598774
February 22, 1871
THE SALT LAKE HERALD, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, February 22, 1871
* Uncommon title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the Old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen o... See More
Indians... Mormons and Brigham Young... Kentucky KuKlux
Item #598160
April 18, 1873
THE NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, April 18, 1873
* General Canby
* Apache Indians
The front page has: "THE SAVAGES" and "Account of the Attack on Gen. Canby by an Eye-Witness - Fight With Apaches".
Also on the front page is "The Kentucky KuKlux" and "The Assassins Met by a Brave Old Man with Their Own Weapons - One of Them Killed and Three Wounded"... See More
Immorality in San Antonio, Texas...
Item #597888
January 04, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 4, 1890 From six years before Utah would become a state. Inside has: "The Idaho Test Oath Case" which takes most of the page. Also: "And What Next? "Immorality Sanctioned by City Ordinance at San Antonio, Texas" "One Woman Sues Another for Having Alienated Her Husband's Affections" and other ite... See More
Great view of Utica, New York... Utah & Oregon...
Item #597657
June 02, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 2, 1855 The front page as a nice graphic which is representative of "New Hampshire" as well as an article on it as well (see). Prints inside include: "View of Constantinople as seen from the Harbor" "View Iin Calcutta, East Indies" "Falls of Lewis Fork, Oregon" "Pyramid Lake, in Utah Territory", two scenes... See More
Anti Polygamy bill passed...
Item #597511
March 28, 1870
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida Community, March 28, 1870. This issue contains a first report on the back page concerning the anti-polygamy bill being passed by the House. This report is somewhat short but still is a first report.
This is complete in 8 pages, untrimmed and is in nice condition.
Death of financier Jay Gould...
Item #597498
December 06, 1892
DESERET SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 6, 1892 The top of the last column on the front page note: "JAY GOULD DEAD" "That is the Startling Announcement Today" "Her Dies of Consumption" "What Was Known of the Patient's Condition Last Night" and a bit more (see). The report takes two-thirds of the column.
From Utah before statehood....
Item #597185
January 11, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 11, 1890 From 6 years before Utah would become a state. Various news of the day & a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, some browning at folds, some archival mends at the margins of folds, generally nice condition.
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