Details on two hangings in Louisville...
Item #694567
August 01, 1889
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1, 1889 The front page has over half a column headed: "TWO MEN EXECUTED" "Charles Dinger and Harry Smart Hanged at Louisville" "A Ghastly Gallows Scene" "The Nouse
Slipped and Caught Dilger by the Teeth and the Trap Had to Be Sprung a Second Time--The Crimes". The report has much detail on the h... See More
Trouble with the Navajos and Chippewa Indians...
Item #694565
July 14, 1891
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, July 14, 1891 The top of a front page column is headed: "THE NAVAJOS DEFIANT" "They Are on the Rampage & Troops May Have to Be Called Out" "The Chippewas In Revolt" "A Serious State of Affairs at White Earth, Minn., & It is Believe the Presence of Troops Alone Will Prevent a Riot & Possible Massacre".... See More
Indians are staking their claim...
Item #694556
April 17, 1819
THE UNION subtitled: "United States' Gazette and True American for the Country", Philadelphia, April 17, 1819 This was the semi-weekly country edition of the "Union" which was a daily.
Page 2 includes: "Claims of the North American Indians" and: "Curious Roguery. A page 3 report begins: "The slave trade treaties were the subject of some conversati... See More
The War of 1812, and more...
Item #694554
April 30, 1813
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, April 30, 1813 The entire front page is taken up with: "American Papers" from the House of Commons in London, much relating to the on-going War of 1812.
Page 3 has; "The New Friends of the Navy" and: "Ought Massachusetts t Build a Ship for Those who Would not Build one for Themselves?" There is also a lengthy report of a parade by ... See More
A single sheet "Supplement" issue...
Item #694552
October 15, 1796
SUPPLEMENT TO CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 15, 1796 Occasionally newspapers would publish a "Supplement" to an issue to either provide space for advertisements or to report news that would not fit within the 4 page issue. This is one.
The front page begins with a: "Twenty-Dollars Reward" for a runaway: "...Negro servant lad..." ... See More
The oldest continually published newspaper in America...
Item #694549
May 13, 1808
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 13, 1807 This title has the distinction of being the oldest, continually published newspaper in America, now titled 'The Hartford Courant'. This issue is from the private collection, selected for inclusion because of the wide, untrimmed margins. Four pages, some light foxing, minor archival and at the spine, very nice condition.
Piracy and murder...
Item #694547
June 24, 1820
BOSTON INTELLIGENCER & EVENING GAZETTE, June 24, 1820 Among the articles within: "More Piracy & Murder!" "The New Throne" for England; two reports of a great fire at Troy, New York.
Four pages, scattered foxing, some tears at the blank spine, mostly good condition.
In great condition...
Item #694540
September 16, 1807
RELFS PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE & DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept, 16, 1808 This issue is from the private collection, selected for the great condition.
The top of page 2 has a nice & large advertisement for the "Insurance Company of North America" (INA), the oldest stock insurance company in the country.
The front & back pages are taken up with advertisements, including a lengthy ... See More
Displayable issue, as well as the XYZ Affair...
Item #694536
October 01, 1800
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 1, 1800
* Turn of the 19th century
* Nice issue for display
A wonderful masthead makes this a displayable issue.
Page 3 has over a full column report from Paris: "American Envoys - State of the Negotiation Between France and America". This is over the XYZ Affair, a diplomatic incident between French and United Stat... See More
The Galapagos Affair murders of 1934...
Item #694521
November 23, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Nov. 23, 1934
* The Galapagos Islands Affair murders
* Baroness Eloise Wehrborn de Wagner-Bosquet
* Rudolph Lorenz & Robert Phillipson
* Friedrich Ritter - Floreana Island
The front page has a two column heading: "Vanished Baroness Holds Key to Galapagos Tragedy, Says Hollywood Explorer" with subhead. (see)
complete with 34 pages, lig... See More
New York Yankees acquire Joe DiMaggio....
Item #694519
November 22, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, November 22, 1934
* Joe DiMaggio in his infancy
* New York Yankees purchase
* MLB Baseball
The sport's section (page 13) has a banner heading: "Browns Get Johnny Burnett, Weiland, Cash from Indians for Campbell" with subheads that include: "Yanks Obtain Joe DiMaggio In Big Trade" (see) A very early report on the Yankee Clipper when h... See More
Notre Dame wins 1930 football title...
Item #694511
December 09, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 9, 1930
* Notre Dame officially become National Champions
* Last season before Knute Rockne's death
* Fighting Irish college football
The front page of the sport's section (page 25) has a one column heading: "IT'S NOTRE DAME HOUR TOMORROW IN CHICAGO LOOP" with subhead and related pictorial. (see) They had just beaten U... See More
1955 Barbara Gaca kidnapping murder...
Item #694510
April 01, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 1, 1955
* Barbara Gaca kidnapping & murder
The front page has a banner headline in bold lettering: "BARBARA SLAIN; HUNT FOR FIEND" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) More inside.
Complete with 44 pages, some spine wear, generally nice.
1943 Battle of Troina, Sicily, Italy...
Item #694509
August 06, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Aug. 6, 1943
* Battle of Troina - Italy
* Allied invasion of Sicily
* General George S. Patton
* Seventh United States Army
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALLIES CLOSING SICILY TRAP" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
An interesting "Extraordinary" issue from just before the War of 1812...
Item #694507
March 27, 1812
BOSTON WEEKLY MESSENGER, EXTRAORDINARY, March 27, 1812 An unusual item, created as an "Extraordinary" of the Boston Weekly messenger, with the front page appearing in 2-column broadside format. Pages 2, 3 & 4 are of the more typical 4 column format.
The content is entirely political, with the front page reports headed: "Grand Federal Republican Convention" and includ... See More
Maine newspaper from 14 years before statehood...
Item #694473
May 12, 1806
PORTLAND GAZETTE & MAINE ADVERTISER, May 12, 1806
* Pre pre-statehood publication
* Cumberland County - Co.
At this time Maine was part of Massachusetts, not becoming a state until 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise. So, this issue is from 14 years before statehood.
The back page has an article concerning General Wilkinson, stating: "...that he had fomented the alarming... See More
Education of Indians...
Item #694463
May 10, 1819
CONCORD OBSERVER, New Hampshire, May 10, 1819
* Very rare Merrimack County publication
Since becoming computerized we have only offered two issues of this title, and both are from the Civil War. There is no documentation that title ever existed.
This issue is from our private collection and selected for such due to its nice condition. The back page has a lengthy article: "Education of ... See More
Earliest issue of this title we have offered...
Item #694462
October 24, 1820
WOODSTOCK OBSERVER, Vermont, Oct. 24, 1820
* Rare Windsor County publication
The only other issue of this title we have offered in the last 30+ years is from 1829. This is the volume 1, number 42 issue.
The back page has: "A Project of a Law for Preventing Unhappy Marriages". But this issue is from our private collection, selected for inclusion because of its great conditio... See More
Three color political prints... St. Patrick's Day...
Item #694450
March 08, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, March 8, 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 strugg... See More
Joan of Arc canonized in 1920...
Item #694410
May 17, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Conn., May 17, 1920
* Saint Joan of Arc
* Pope Benedict XV Canonization
The front page has a one column heading: "CEREMONY AT ROME EXALTS JOAN OF ARC" (see) First report coverage on Joan of Arc being canonized by Pope Benedict XV.
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, toning around the middle, some tiny binding holes along the spine, generally ... See More
Boxer Davey Moore put in coma...
Item #694319
March 22, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 22, 1963
* Davey Moore vs. Sugar Ramos
* Featherweight boxing title fight
* Moore put in coma after defeat
The front page has a banner headline: "KO'd Boxer Fights Deaths" with subhead: "Moore in a Coma After Loss of Title" and photo. More in the sport's section. Moore would die a few days later.
Complete with 50+ pages, small library st... See More
Naples and Avellino Captures by Allies
Item #694256
October 02, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 2, 1943
* Naples and Avellino captured
* Allied invasion of Italy
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a five column headline: "FDR Pledges Liberation Of Pope; Allies Drive On From Fallen Naples!" with subheads. First report coverage on the allied forces capture of Naples and Avellino, Italy.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margin... See More
Gretchen Fraser wins first U.S. medal in skiing...
Item #694248
February 05, 1948
THE DETROIT NEWS, February 5, 1948
* Gretchen Fraser - alpine ski racer
* 1st American to medal in Olympic skiing ever
* Women's alpine skiing combined
The front page of the sport's section (page 45) has a two column heading: "Wife, 28, First U.S. Ski Titlists" with small photo of Fraser. (see) She would later win a gold medal in the same Olympics for the Women's sla... See More
Jack Dempsey vs. Wrestler Cowboy Lutrell
Item #694240
July 02, 1940
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, July 2, 1940
* An aging Jack Dempsey comeback ?
* Clarence "Cowboy" Luttrell
* Infamous exhibition boxing fight
* 1st ever mixed martial arts bout
The top of the front page of the sport's section (page 19) has a banner headline: "DEMPSEY WINS BY KNOCKOUT IN 2ND" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, light toni... See More
1934 RMS Queen Mary launching...
Item #694238
September 27, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1934
* RMS Queen Mary launching
* Cunard Line ocean liner
* Lindbergh baby kidnapping indictment
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "WORLD'S BIGGEST SHIP LAUNCHED AS QUEEN MARY" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. ... See More
News from America...
Item #694231
March 05, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 5, 1765 Page 6 has a bit concerning the situation in America: "...the French have liberty to build ships of war...in any part of his Most Catholic Majesty's American dominions. No less than five French men of war of the line are now in great forwardness at the Havannah and two set La Vera Cruz. They write from America that the celebrated Sir Will... See More
Focused on growing the economy of New York...
Item #694228
January 29, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 29, 1765 Page 6 has nearly a full column taken up with news reports headed: "America" taken from a letter from New York. The letter concerns the economy of New York and creating a society for the promoting of arts, agriculture and economy in the colony.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, partial red tax stamp on page 2, foxing and rubbing wear at ... See More
War-related items from the Caribbean...
Item #694208
August 06, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1757 Page 6 has over half a column with news headed: "America" with news from the Caribbean and problems with sickness among naval crews. One bit notes: "...North America must be first reduced, and then use islands must go of course."
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, great condition.
News from the French & Indian War...
Item #694207
August 30, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 30, 1757 Page 6 has reports headed: "America" with a New York dateline, mentioning in part: "...the embargo was taken of all vessels bound from hence for Great Britain...several sloops arrived here from Albany with a few of Otway's men, designed to keep garrison in Fort George in this city...that seven French men of war that were seen cr... See More
Wallis Warfield Simpson asks for divorce......
Item #694165
October 15, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 15, 1936
* Wallis Simpson , Duchess of Windsor
* Asks Ernest Aldrich Simpson for divorce
* Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
The front page has six column heading: "Mrs. Simpson, Friend of King, Seeks Divorce" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with related pictorial. Always nice to have notable events in
... See More
* Wallis Simpson , Duchess of Windsor
* Asks Ernest Aldrich Simpson for divorce
* Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
The front page has six column heading: "Mrs. Simpson, Friend of King, Seeks Divorce" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with related pictorial. Always nice to have notable events in
Elvis Presley marries Pricilla....
Item #694131
May 02, 1967
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., May 2, 1967
* Elvis Presley marries Pricilla
The top of page has a two column photo with small heading: "Elvis And Bride" with brief text.
Complete with 10 pages, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Amelia Earhart ends World flight tests....
Item #694129
March 10, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1937
* Amelia Earhart ends World Flight tests
* Famous disappearance over Pacific Ocean fame
Page 8 has has a one column heading: "Miss Earhart Ends World Flight Tests" with subhead. (see) This would be the flight that Earhart would never be seen again .
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pages, light toning at the... See More
Charles A. Lindbergh family flees America...
Item #694125
December 24, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1935
* Charles A. Lindbergh flees America
* American reporter Lauren "Deac" Lyman
* Pulitzer Prize winning exclusive story - part 2
The front page has a three column headline: "AMERICA SHOCKED BY EXILE FORCED ON THE LINDBERGHS; ENGLAND TO GUARD ARRIVAL" with subheads (see images). This is the 2nd installment of Lauren 'Deac' Lyma... See More
1936 Yankees win pennant....
Item #694096
September 10, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 10, 1936
* New York Yankees win flag
* Joe DiMaggio era
* MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 30) has a five column headline announcing: "American League Pennant Clinched by the Yankees" with subheads that include: "YANKEES JUBILANT AS THEY TAKE FLAG" and more with box scores and photo of Joe McCarthy. This the first pennant the Yank... See More
Johnny Evers to be fired as Chicago Cubs player/manager.....
Item #694088
December 20, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 20, 1913
* Johnny Evers - MLB baseball 2nd baseman
* To be fired by Chicago Cubs as player/manager
Page 14 has a two column photo of Johnny Evers with some text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 20 pages, sm... See More
Nazi leader Franz von Papen sentenced...
Item #694079
February 25, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 25, 1947
* Franz von Papen sentenced
* Nazi Germany politician
* Political immoralities
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Von Papen Sentenced to 8 Years By German Court as Major Nazi" First report coverage continues on page 5 with photo of von Papen.
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
1930 Fayetteville, Tennessee airshow disaster...
Item #694077
April 28, 1930
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 28, 1930
* Fayetteville, Tennessee
* Air show stunt disaster
* Airplane circus
The top of page 37 has a one column heading: "PLANE KILLS 8; PILOT IS HELD" with subhead. First report coverage on the air show disaster at Faytteville, Tennessee which was one of the very 1st air show disasters.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with ... See More
1927 Texas A&M football co-champions....
Item #694066
November 25, 1927
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., November 25, 1927
* Texas A&M Aggies football
* Last game of season (Texas Longhorns)
* National champions to be proclaimed
The bottom of page 15 has the tiniest one column heading: "Title to Texas" See image for brief 1st report coverage on the last game of the season for Texas A&M in which they would be named co-national champions. Unfortu... See More
Front page content on the French & Indian War...
Item #694064
June 28, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 28, 1759
* French & Indian War
* Colonel Peter Schuyler
* New Jersey Provincials
Over one-third of the front page is headed: "America" with datelines from New York and Albany, with some nice content on the French & Indian War.
A few bits include: "...the greatest part of the New Jersey provincials passed by here on the... See More
Guadeloupe described in great detail...
Item #694050
March 10, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 10, 1759 Page 5 is entirely taken up with: "A Description and Natural History of the Island of Guadeloupe" in the Caribbean. Page 6 has reports headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston, and Providence, Rhode Island. The former reports in part on deserters, one of whom: "...concealed in some oakum on board a vessel...they d... See More
French ship destroys British ships...
Item #694049
March 06, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 6, 1759 Page 2 has a report headed: "America" with Boston, Halifax, and New York datelines. One report notes a French frigate: "...went into Monto Christo & burnt and destroyed 14 sail of English vessels that were loading at that place for different ports in North America."
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Front page reports on the French & Indian War...
Item #694047
February 22, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 22, 1759
* French and Indian War in the South
* Rare St. Augustine, Florida mention
The front page has most of a column headed: "America" with Charleston, Boston, and Philadelphia datelines. A few news items include: "...from Georgia, that the General Assembly...passed an act to prevent provisions going by land or water to St. ... See More
Trade competition between England and France...
Item #694046
February 20, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 20, 1759 Page 3 has a lengthy article concerning the "interest of France" with part relating to their competition in trade with England. One item notes in part: "...'tis certain that our Colonies furnish more materials for trade than those of other nations; and among all the Europeans that share the riches of America, our portion is the ... See More
A naval skirmish...
Item #694039
January 23, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 23, 1759 Page 5 begins with a report datelined from New York noting in part: "...the Royal Hester, privateer...of 16 guns...fell in with three large French ships bound from Canada to the Cape, whom she so warmly engaged as at length to be obliged to sheer off..." with more on the naval encounter.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice con... See More
News from the Caribbean...
Item #694034
May 29, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 29, 1759
* Invasion of Guadeloupe
* British expedition
* Seven Years' War
Page 5 has most of a column headed: "America" with reports from the Caribbean with bits including: "...skirmish with the enemy...near Point St. Petre in which we lost four or five negroes..." and: "...Grand Terre, in the island of Guadeloupe, has ... See More
1950 Wake Island Conference.. Korean War...
Item #693990
October 15, 1950
THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 15, 1950
* Wake Island Conference
* Korean War progress
* Douglas MacArthur
* Harry S. Truman
The top of the front page has a banner heading: "Truman Hails MacArthur Parley" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Wake Island Conference which was about the progress of the Korean War.
Complete with all 60+ pages, rag edition in very nice conditio... See More
Gen. George S. Patton... Battle of the Bulge prelude...
Item #693989
December 10, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "3D ARMY DRIVES NORTH FOR SAAR AFTER JUNCTION OF TWO DIVISIONS" with subheads that include: "MAGINOT LINE CUT" and more with related map headed: "Patton's Men Hammer Out New Gains ... See More
1931 Betty Robinson airplane crash...
Item #693981
June 29, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1931
* Betty Robinson airplane crash - dead ?
* Winner of 1st Olympic 100-meter for Women
* Youngest athlete to win gold medal (16 yrs. old)
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Elizabeth Robinson Hurt In Air Crash" with subhead. (see) Robinson was thought to be dead and was put in the trunk of car and taken to the morgue where it was discovered she was ... See More
1898 USS Maine explosion investigation...
Item #693972
March 11, 1898
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 11, 1898
* re. USS Maine sinking disaster
* Explosion declared adversarial
* Spanish-American War prelude
* Havana Harbor, Cuba
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE MAINE INQUIRY" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are... See More
Mahatma Gandhi jail release... fast unto death...
Item #693966
August 24, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 24, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi jail release
* Campaign against untouchability
* Fast unto death ends
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Fast Wins Gandhi Unconditional Release; A Week Without Food, He Weighs 90 Pounds" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was... See More
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