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American beer.....
Item #604862
September 07, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1878
* Beer in America is best ?
* Exposition Universelle
* Paris, France
Page 5 has one column headings: "AMERICAN BEER THE BEST" "But For Native Wines Nowhere..." and more. Text takes up over 2 full columns. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, other... See More
Yellow Fever epidemic.....
Item #604860
September 06, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1878
* SS Princess Alice sinking
* Collier Bywell Castle collision
* River Thames
The front page has one column headings: "THE THAMES CATASTROPHE" "Log Of The Steamer Bywell Castle" and more. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in good condi... See More
Thomas Edison....
Item #604856
August 30, 1878
EASTON EXPRESS, August 30, 1878
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Ink for the blind
The bottom of page 2 has a small one column heading: "Edison's Last Contrivance" See image for brief text here.
Other news of the with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
America at war: The Great War Collection (eleven issues)...
Item #604844
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American ... See More
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Baseball in Detroit...
Item #604841
May 30, 1883
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, May 30, 1883 The back page has over one-third of a column taken up with baseball reports, including heads: "Starting Out Well" "The Detroits Win This Morning's Game in New York" (see).
Four pages, bit irregular4 at the spine, some tears in the front leaf, otherwise good.
Electric light for growing plants...
Item #604825
April 16, 1880
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 16, 1880
* Carl Wilhelm Siemens
* Electric light and plants
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "New Wonders of 'Electricity'" "Dr. Siemen's Discovery--The Electric Lightened Vegetation" See images for text here.
Larger tha... See More
Tarred and Feathered....
Item #604824
March 25, 1880
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, March 25, 1880
* Tarred and Feathered punishment
* Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 3 has one column headings: "Tarred And Feathered" "The Bad End of a Bad Matter" See image for brief text.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, ... See More
Mauna Loa volcano...
Item #604822
March 18, 1880
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, March 18, 1880
* Mauna Loa volcano
* Kilauea - Hawaiian Islands
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "A Volcanic Eruption" "Visit to its Crater by Night". This includes lengthy text.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches... See More
Frankfort, Indiana mill explosion...
Item #604820
March 12, 1880
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 12, 1880
* Frankfort, Indiana
* Flax mill explosion
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 3 has one column headings: "A Terrific Explosion" "A Building Destroyed and Ten Persons Killed" See image for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in... See More
Is the Universe Infinite ?....
Item #604818
March 11, 1880
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 11, 1880
* Early infinity of space study
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 4 has one column headings: "Popularized Astronomy" "The Immensity of Space" See images for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, oth... See More
Outlaw Sam Perris escapes from the local jail...
Item #604793
April 08, 1872
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, April 8, 1872
* Samuel 'Worcester Sam' Perris
* burglar, safe cracker and bank robber
Page 2 has a half column article headed: "Local Matters" "THE ESCAPE OF SAM. PERRIS" "The Condition of the Jail-Other Escapes". This is the notorious bank robbery 'Worcester' Sam Perris, who was called ... See More
Nonpareil Dempsey...
Item #604789
March 15, 1886
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, March 15, 1886
* Nonpareil Dempsey (Jack Dempsey)
* Early boxing match - pugilists
The front page has one column headings: "Dempsey Downs La Blanche" "A Fight to a Finish by the Middle-Weight Champions" "Thirteen Desperately Contested Rounds" and more.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 page... See More
Ad for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show...
Item #604769
August 27, 1894
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 27, 1894 Page 9 has a nice, illustrated advertisement for "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" show with a small likeness of Buffalo Bill (see). Just above it is an ad for "Sousa's Band", being the famed John Philip Sousa.
Complete in 10 pages, lightly browned, some small margin tears, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
Lynn, Massachusetts trunk murder mystery....
Item #604755
March 01, 1879
EASTON EXPRESS, March 1, 1879
* Jennie P. Clark trunk murder (1st report)
* Lynn, Massachusetts mystery
Under "This Morning News" on page 2 is a brief report that begins: "The mutilated dead body of a young woman was found in a trunk...." (see)
Other news of the with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
James Lenox death...
Item #604743
February 20, 1880
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 20, 1880
* James Lenox death
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 2 has one column headings: "James Lenox" "The Senior Vice President of the American Antiquarian Society" See images for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in 4 pages, a... See More
Female duelists...
Item #604740
February 17, 1880
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 17, 1880
* Female duel in Virginia
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Female Duelists" "Two Virginia Girls Fight for the Possession of a Lover" See images for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in... See More
Edward Whymper climbs Matterhorn...
Item #604739
June 22, 1872
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 22, 1872
* Climber Edward Whymper
* Matterhorn - Pennine Alps
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "The Fatal Matterhorn" "Mountain Climbing in Switzerland" Lengthy text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x... See More
Chinese duel in Virginia City, Montana...
Item #604738
June 18, 1872
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 18, 1872
* Virginia City, Montana
* 2 Chinese men fight
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has a small one column heading: "Fierce Fight Between Two Chinamen" See image for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in 4 pages, a little spine w... See More
Dan Rice's circus....
Item #604737
June 11, 1872
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 11, 1872
* Dan Rice's circus
* Shooting affray
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has a small one column heading: "Shooting In Dan Rice's Circus"
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in 4 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Ward Hill Lamon on Abe Lincoln......
Item #604736
June 05, 1872
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, June 5, 1872
* Ward Hill Lamon
* Abraham Lincoln
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Lincoln's Loves" "The Story of His Courtship and Marriage as Told by His Latest Biographer". The text takes up almost 1 1/4 columns.
Larger t... See More
Ulysses S. Grant nominated...
Item #604721
May 24, 1872
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, May 24, 1872
* Ulysses S. Grant
* Republican nominee
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 3 has one column headings: "Political" "National Workingmen's Convention" "Grant And Wilson Nominated" See image for text here.
Larger than normal issue mea... See More
Liberal Republican Party organized...
Item #604716
May 07, 1872
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, May 7, 1872
* Liberal Republican Party
* Carl Schurz - Horace Greeley
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "That 'Sinful Game'" "The Brown Demonstration at Cincinnati"
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, comple... See More
Niblo's Garden fire disaster...
Item #604714
May 07, 1872
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 7, 1872
* Niblo's Garden fire
* Broadway theatre
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 2 has one column headings: "Burning Of Niblo's Garden" "Total Destruction of the Theatre..."
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in 4 pages, a little spine w... See More
Polaris expedition....
Item #604710
April 26, 1872
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 26, 1872
* Polaris expedition
* Charles Francis Hall
* North Pole
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Hall's Arctic Expedition" "Incidents of the Northward Trip" See images for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20... See More
Steamer City of Waco sinking...
Item #604418
November 10, 1875
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 10, 1875
* City of Waco disaster
* Galveston, Texas
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "LOST IN THE GULF" "Unsuccessful Search for the Victims of the Waco Disaster" "Slight Hopes of Finding Any of Them Alive" a... See More
Oxford vs. Cambridge rowing...
Item #604415
April 14, 1874
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 14, 1874
* The Boat Race
* Oxford vs. Cambridge Universities
* Rowing - River Thames
This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "THE ENGLISH BOAT RACE" "How Oxford Failed To Win" and more. Lengthy text with lineup.
Complete in nice condition.... See More
Orange, Texas lynchings....
Item #604215
August 24, 1881
TRI-WEEKLY FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 24, 1881
* Orange, Texas
* Lawlessness - lynchings
Page 5 has small one column headings: "Terror In Texas" "A Series of Bloody Tragedies in Orange" See images for text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise nice.
Henry Draper... comets...
Item #604214
June 27, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, June 27, 1881
* Professor Henry Draper
* Cambridge observatory
* Astrophotography
The front page has small one column headings: "Lots Of Comets" "Another One Discovered--The Big One Photographed by Prof. Draper" See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring... See More
Powell squib factory explosion...
Item #604180
February 26, 1889
KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNAL, February 26, 1889
* Plymouth PA Pennsylvania
* Squib factory explosion
The front page has one column headings: "A TERRIBLE DISASTER" "Eleven Souls Suddenly Hurled Into Eternity" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.... See More
Purcell, Oklahoma gold discovery...
Item #604179
February 20, 1889
KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNAL, Kansas City, Missouri, February 20, 1889
* Purcell, Oklahoma
The front page has a small one column heading: "The Oklahoma Gold Field". See image for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
P. B. S. Pinchback...
Item #604178
April 29, 1876
CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Ohio, April 29, 1876
* P. B. S. Pinchback
* Negroes - African Americans
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 4 has one column headings: "Washington" "Better Than Nothing for Pinchback" and more. See image for text here.
Complete, very minor margin wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Kate Greenaway Christmas print...
Item #604021
December 26, 1874
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 26, 1874
* Kate Greenaway
* Christmas Dream
The full front page is a print: "Little Willie's Christmas Greeting". Inside has several full page prints including: "Christmas In Roumania", "Landing Oranges at Fresh Wharf, London Bridge, For Christmas", "Christmas Time Forty Years Ago" "A Christmas Pre... See More
Quotes of Josh Billings...
Item #603902
May 21, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, May 21, 1866
* Quotes of Josh Billings
* American humorist
The front page has a small one column heading: "The 'Sayings' of Josh Billings". See images for text.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise i... See More
Memphis riots of 1866...
Item #603898
May 02, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, May 2, 1866
* Memphis, Tennessee
* Race riots - Negroes
* Reconstruction era
Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Riot at Memphis". See image for text .
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice ... See More
Chief Joseph... Nez Perce Indians...
Item #603891
November 09, 1877
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 9, 1877 The front page of the issue has a one column heading: "General News"; "The Feeling in Washington Over Gen. Miles' Victory"; and more. (See photos for text on the decision of the U.S. military to send Chief Joseph and his followers to Fort Leavenworth in Kansas).
Other news of the day throughout including various... See More
Buffalo tornado disaster...
Item #603881
June 26, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, June 26, 1866
* Buffalo, New York
* Tornado disaster
Page 3 has a small one column heading: "Terrible Tornado at Buffalo" See image for text here.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition... See More
Cholera outbreak....
Item #603880
June 23, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, June 23, 1866
* Cholera outbreak
Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Cholera" See images for text here.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.
Pike's Opera House fire disaster...
Item #603829
March 23, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, March 23, 1866
* Pike's Opera House fire
* Cincinnati Ohio
Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Additional Particulars of the Cincinnati Fire. Loss Two Millions" See image for brief text here.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherw... See More
Steamer Lockwood disaster...
Item #603826
March 05, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, March 5, 1866
* Steamer Lockwood
* Mississippi River
* Memphis Tn Tennessee
Page 3 has a small one column heading: "Reported Steamboat Disaster". See image for very brief text.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, ot... See More
Horace Greeley described...
Item #603825
February 28, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, February 28, 1866
* Horace Greeley
* New York Tribune
The front has a small one column heading: "Horace Greeley and the Tribune" See images for text here.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.... See More
Josh Billings on Billiards...
Item #603818
February 15, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, February 15, 1866
* Josh Billings
* Billiards - pool
The front page has a small one column heading: "Billiards" See image for text here signed in type: Josh Billings
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Steamer W. R. Carter disaster...
Item #603814
February 06, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, February 6, 1866
* Steamer W. R. Carter
* Mississippi River
* Vicksburg MS
Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Lives lost on the Steamer Carter" See image for very brief text here.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very ni... See More
Steamer Miami explosion...
Item #603810
January 31, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, January 31, 1866
* Steamer Miami
* Arkansas River
Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Steamboat Explosion" See image for text here.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More
Chester, Virginia race riot....
Item #603780
August 26, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, August 26, 1881
* Chester, Virginia
* Race riot - Negroes
The front page has small one column headings: "A Serious Riot At Chester, VA." "An Attack on a Colored Festival Repulsed--An Appeal for Troops" See image for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 2... See More
Rocket torpedo..
Item #603735
July 29, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, July 29, 1881
* Early rocket torpedo
The front page has one column headings: "A New Form Of Torpedo" "A Torpedo Which is Propelled Over a Mile a Minute by a Rocket". See images for text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a little irregular al... See More
Carlisle Indian School....
Item #603730
June 17, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, June 17, 1881
* Indian Industrial School
* Carlisle, Pennsylvania
The front page has a small one column heading: "The Indian School at Carlisle". See image for brief text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a little irregular along spine, otherwise nice condit... See More
Senators Conkling & Platt resign....
Item #603689
May 17, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, May 17, 1881
* Thomas C. Platt
* Roscoe Conkling
The front page has one column headings: "THE WAY OUT" "Conkling Finds Avenue of Retreat" "And He Hastens to Avail Himself of it" and more. (see photos). This contains lengthy.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper me... See More
Elgin, Illinois ferry boat disaster....
Item #603680
April 29, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, April 29, 1881
* Elgin, Illinois
* Fox River
The front page has one column headings: "A Watery Grave" " A Ferry Laden With Human Freight Capsizes" and more. See image for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a little irregular along spine, oth... See More
Ike Stockton gang....
Item #603678
April 15, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, April 15, 1881
* Isaac 'Ike' Stockton
* Durango, Colorado
The front page has small one column headings: "At The Mercy Of Outlaws" "The Notorious Ike Stockton and His Gang Again Operating". See image for text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/... See More
Hernando, Mississippi tornado....
Item #603677
April 14, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling, West Virginia, April 14, 1881
* Hernando, Mississippi
* Tornado disaster
The front page has small one column headings: "Horrors At Hernando" "A Mississippi Town Almost Annihilated by a Tornado". See images for text.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a littl... See More
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