Grant comes to Hunter's defense... Trial of Warden Wirz...
Item #633784
September 08, 1865
DAILY CLEVELAND HERALD, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1865 Among various front page news reports is: "The Trial Of Wirz" and "Grant's Letter on Hunter", the latter being a letter signed: U.S. Grant, dated July 15, 1864, in which he defends the actions of General Hunter.
Four pages, large folio size, minor loss to a lower corner. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.... See More
The Andersonville jailer...Jeff Davis...
Item #633643
September 01, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 1, 1865
* Henry Wirz trial
* Andersonville Prison
* Jefferson Davis
Among the front page column heads on the events ending the Civil War are: "DAVIS AND WIRZ" "Jeff's Repudiation of the Andersonville Jailer" "The Story Said to be Unfounded in Truth" "The Andersonville Prison Records Missing" "Description of Wirz&... See More
Trial of Andersonville prison commandant Henry Wirz...
Item #633577
August 25, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, August 25, 1865
* Andersonville Prison - Camp Sumter
* Captain Henry Wirz trial - Georgia
Most of the front page is taken up with reports on the trial of the commandant of the infamous Andersonville, South Carolina, prison camp, Henry Wirz, with headlines: "TRIAL OF CAPT. WIRZ" "Preliminaries Settled & Witnesses Called" "He is
... See More
* Andersonville Prison - Camp Sumter
* Captain Henry Wirz trial - Georgia
Most of the front page is taken up with reports on the trial of the commandant of the infamous Andersonville, South Carolina, prison camp, Henry Wirz, with headlines: "TRIAL OF CAPT. WIRZ" "Preliminaries Settled & Witnesses Called" "He is
Trial of the demon warden of Andersonville Prison...
Item #633313
September 07, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 7, 1865
* Andersonville Prison - Camp Sumter
* Captain Henry Wirz trial - Georgia
The first column has heads on the trial of the warden of Andersonville Prison: "The Wirz Trial" "Additional Chapters of Southern Prison Horrors" "Further Illustrations of the Mode of Warfare of the Modern Chivalry". Pg. 4 has an editorial on Wirz as we... See More
Beginning of the Wirz Andersonville prison trial...
Item #633207
August 22, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 22, 1865
* Andersonville Prison - Camp Sumter - Georgia
* Henry Wirz trial begins (1st report)
Nice ftpg. heads include: "THE WIRZ TRIAL" "Commencement of the Proceedings of the Military Commission in the Case of the Keeper of the Andersonville Prison" "Horrible Crimes with Which He is Charged" "How the Prisoners in His Charge w... See More
Allowing former slaves to vote... The Great West...
Item #633183
October 20, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 20, 1865 The front page has column heads: "The List of Rebel Bondholders - More Denials - Progress of the Fenian Trial" & more. The ftpg. also has an interesting article beginning: "Another fact that reads American. A Miss Elizabeth Garrett has actually succeeded in obtaining admission, at least, to the outer circle of the medical profession...At present t... See More
Fenian Movement... Wirz Trial... Negro Troops...
Item #633138
September 29, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 29, 1865 The front page has: "The Fenians" "Meeting of the Magistrates of Cork County - Priest Denouncing Fenianism" which includes: "...We understand that this society, which has been so extensively developed all over the country, became the subject of remark last Sunday from the pulpits of the several Catholic chapels in this neighborhood. T... See More
Joseph Fawkes's steam plow...
Item #632915
July 29, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 29, 1859
* Joseph Fawkes & his steam plow
Page 3 has a lengthy article headed: "Successful Trial Of Fawkes's Steam Plow" Text takes up 2 1/3 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice.
Baseball's Black Sox scandal trial begins...
Item #632542
July 18, 1921
THE WORLD, New York, July 18, 1921 The top of the first column of pg. 8 has: "FIRST INNING OF BASEBALL TRIAL TO BEGIN TO-DAY" "Burns and Gedeun Refuse to Be Interviewed by Attorneys for indicated Sox" which makes the beginning of the infamous "Black Sox" scandal trial. The text takes half a column.
Complete in 18 pages, a small library label within masthead, ot... See More
Trial for the "demon" warden of the Andersonville Prison...
Item #631781
September 29, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 29, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The top of the front page has: "The Wirz Trial" with several subheads including: "...The Andersonville Prison Rules Drawn Up by Wirz...". This is the trial of the prison warden Henry Wirz for the atrocities committed there.
Eight pages, nice condition. ... See More
Double-deck streets... Coca-Cola advertisement...
Item #631528
June 22, 1907
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 22, 1907 The full front page is an interesting print: "Double-Deck Streets - A Relief for Traffic Congestion" with an accompanying article inside. Also within: "The Government Trials for the New U. S. Submarine 'Octopus'" "The Wellman Polar Airship Expedition" "Mechanical Masterpieces of the Eighteenth Century&quo... See More
The trial of the "demon of Andersonville"...
Item #631239
August 26, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 26, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The top of the front page has heads: "THE WIRZ TRIAL" "More of the Horrors of Andersonville" "Testimony of a Rebel Surgeon as to the Maltreatment of Prisoners" "Copy of an Inspection Report of the Prison Camp" "A Sickening Tale of Suffering". This coverage takes over 1 ... See More
Adolph Hitler in 1930... Bobby Jones...
Item #629660
September 26, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1930
* Adolph Hitler and the Guillotine
* Bobby Jones goes for the grand slam of golf
The top of the first column notes: "Hitler Would Scrap Versailles Treaty And Use Guillotine" "German Fascists' Chief Says at Leipzig Trial That He Will Set Up 'Third Reich'." "To Try Legal Means First" "Warns of Death F... See More
The Molly Maguire case...
Item #629257
October 11, 1878
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11, 1878
* Molly Maguires
Near the bottom of the front page is a brief article headed: "Molly Maguire Cases" with a Sunbury dateline, noting: "Judge Rockefeller refused to grant a new trial to the Mollies Peter McManus and John O'Neill, the murderers of Frederick Hesser..." with just a bit more (see). This is followed by... See More
Rudolph Valentino bigamy trial begins...
Item #629176
May 16, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1922
* Rudolph Valentino - The Sheik
* Marriage to Natacha Rambova
Page 10 has a one column heading: "VALENTINO'S MARRIAGE INVALID, JUDGES SAY" with subhead. (see) He would be arrested arrested for bigamy shortly after this.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good.... See More
Laura Fair murder trial...
Item #628892
May 01, 1871
RICHMOND DAILY WHIG, Virginia, May 1, 1871
* Laura Fair murder trial
* "The Woman in Black"
* Alexander P. Crittenden
* Love triangle case
The front paged has an article headed: "The San Francisco Murder Trial" with subhead. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More
Harry Thaw Murder Trial 1907....
Item #628734
January 24, 1907
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 24, 1907
* Harry Thaw's murder of Stanford White
* Murder Trial - two jurors chosen
* The Trial of the Century (so-called as of 1907)
* Harry Thaw's murder of Stanford White
* Murder Trial - two jurors chosen
* The Trial of the Century (so-called as of 1907)
This complete 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on page nine: "HARRY THAW GOES ON TRIAL", "ONLY TWO JURORS ARE CHOSEN", and "DEFENDANT'S FAMILY IN
... See More
The trial of two writers helps to begin the end of Communist rule...
Wilt Chamberlain's record-setting 20,884th point...
Item #628732
February 15, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1966 Page 45 carries a four-column headline "Chamberlain Gets 20,884th Point for a Record" with column headline "N.B. MARK FALLS AS 76ERS TRIUMPH" and subhead "Chamberlain Scores 41 as Pistons Bow by 149-123". "Wilt Chamberlain broke the National Basketball Associate career scoring record tonight... Chamberlain scored 41 poi... See More
The Trial and Execution of Marshal Ney...
Item #628234
February 03, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 3, 1816 One of the more notable items is the reporting (pages 401-402) of the trial and execution of the beloved Frenchman Marshal Ney. Ney's execution was an example intended for Napoleon's other marshals and generals, many of whom were eventually exonerated by the Bourbon monarchy. Other news of the day is present throughou... See More
Dutch Schultz & Alvin Karpis...
Item #627895
July 24, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1935
* Dutch Schultz trial begins
* Bandit Alvin Karpis
The front page has a one column heading: "SCHULTZ IS JAILED AS HIS TRIAL BEGINS" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the start of Arthur 'Dutch Schultz' Flegenheimer's trial for income tax evasion. Text continues on page 2 with photo of Schultz. (see) Always nice to have notable events in... See More
18th century original...
Item #627874
May 23, 1798
THE MORNING CHRONICLE, London, May 23, 1798 One of the more notable newspapers of the 18th century with much news from England as well as some items concerning the Napoleonic War. Page 2 has a report on a trial for high treason.
Four pages, partially loose at the spine & a bit irregular at the spine, generally good.
Clarence Darrow death in 1938... Germans enter Austria...
Item #626189
March 14, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1938
* Clarence Darrow death... Famed Scopes Monkey Trial lawyer
* Germans enter Austria... Adolph Hitler takes over
The front page has a nice four column headline: "AUSTRIA ABSORBED INTO GERMAN REICH; HITLER COMMANDER OF UNITED ARMIES; MIKLAS OUSTED; PLEDISCITE ON APRIL 10" with many subheads.
Page 15 has one column headings that include: "CLA... See More
Nice map of Jamaica...
Item #626181
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762 This magazine still has the full page plate of "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" which shows much detail (see). This map measures 5 by 8 inches and is in very nice, clean condition (see). There is also a report which relates to it titled: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica" (see for portions).There is also another artic... See More
Rocket radio to the Moon ?....
Item #625567
September 01, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1946
* Rocketing to the Moon ?
* Placing a radio on it
* Nuremberg trial ends
This 100+ page newspaper has a two column headline on page E7 (inside, near the back): "A Rocket Radio for Earth-Moon Broadcasts Discussed as a Technical Possibility" with smaller subheads. (see) Coverage on a plan to send a rocket to the Moon and land a radio on it with... See More
Galveston is evacuated by the Rebels...
Item #624514
June 10, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, June 10, 1865 Page 2 has: "Later From Texas - Evacuation of Galveston" "General Grant's Reception in New York' and also a brief article on: "Jeff Davis' Trial Again".
Four pages, nice condition.
Collecting newspapers... reference book...
Item #623489
January 01, 1985
"MR. ZENGER'S MALICE AND FALSHOOD--Six Issues of the New York Weekly Journal 1733-34" by the American Antiquarian Society, edited by Stephen Botein (1985). A complete reprinting of the six issues of John Peter Zenger's newspaper which led to his arrest & historic trial, the innocent verdict being the landmark case for freedom of the press in America.
Paperback, 48 pages, ver... See More
HMS Thetis sinking...
Item #622824
June 02, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1939
* HMS Thetis sinks
* British submarine
* Royal Navy
The front page has two column headings: "British Submarine Sinks; Found Partly Submerged" "Thetis, New Craft, Fails to Rise After Dive on Trial Trip With 79 Aboard--Located 18 Hours Later Near Shore" (see) First report coverage on the lost of the HMS Thetis British submarine. Continues ... See More
Trial of Captain Wirz...
Item #621887
September 28, 1865
NEW-YORK TIMES, Sept. 28, 1865
* Andersonville Civil War prison in Georgia
* Captain Henry Wirz trial
Front page heads at the top of the first column regarding the trial of Captain Henry Wirz, the Confederate officer in charge of the famous prisoner of war camp in Andersonville, Georgia: "Trial Of Capt. Wirz" "Difficulties and Delays by His Counsel" "Sha... See More
The Richardson-McFarland murder trial...
Item #621706
May 11, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1870
* Albert Deane Richardson
* Daniel McFarland murder trial
* Not guilty verdict (1st report)
The front page has an article headed: "McFARLAND ACQUITTED" "Triumphant Vindication of the Defendant's Action" "A Prompt Verdict Of Acquittal" and more. (see) Lengthy text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Famous trial of the infamous outlaw Frank James...
Item #621517
August 30, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Aug. 30, 1883
* Outlaw Frank James
* Jesse James gang
* Gallatin, Missouri trial
The front page has over 2 columns taken up with a detailed report headed: "The Betrayed Bandit" "How Liddell Has Placed the Halter Around the Outlaw's Throat" "Evidence of Frank James' Complicity in the Winston Tragedy Complete" &q... See More
Closing events of the Civil War...
Item #621405
May 30, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 30, 1865 The top of page 2 column has heads: "Important Proclamations" "The Terms of Amnesty" "Provisional Government for North Carolina" "The Conspiracy Trial" and more related reports on the closing events of the Civil War.
Four pages, good condition.
Leo Frank found guilty of the murder of Mary Phagan...
Item #621339
August 26, 1913
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Aug. 26, 1913
* Leo Frank murder case
* Mary Phagan
The front page has a small, discrete one column head: "FRANK GUILTY OF MURDER", with text reading: "Late Yesterday afternoon the jury at Atlanta, Ga., in the case of Leo M. Frank on trial for the murder of Mary Phagan, found the defendant guilty. No recommendations wer... See More
Charles Lindbergh baby found dead...
Item #621040
May 14, 1932
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, May 14, 1932
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping case
* 2nd report on finding the dead body
* Upcoming trial of the century
This 14 page newspaper has a great two line banner headline on the front page: "MURDERERS ARE SOUGHT OFF THE ATLANTIC COAST" with subheads that include: "Col. Lindbergh Sees Remains of His Child Before Crem... See More
Trial of Frank James in a Missouri newspaper...
Item #620976
August 21, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Aug. 21, 1883
* Outlaw Frank James
* Jesse James gang
* Gallatin, Missouri trial
The top of the front page has column heads: "FRANK JAMES" "The Missouri Bandit Appears in Court at Gallatin" "The Trial Adjourned Until To-Morrow--Mrs. Hite on Hand--Great Interest in the Proceedings" Note that Mrs. Hite was the wife of outlaw &... See More
Leaving the South to avoid starvation...
Item #620684
March 13, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 13, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From Port Royal" "The Attack Not Yet Commenced" "Reported Peace Negotiations at Richmond" "The War in the South-West" "A Skirmish In Kentucky" "The Guerrillas Beaten Off" "People Coming North to Escape Starvation" "Trial of Gen. ... See More
Murder trial of bandit Frank James...
Item #620248
August 29, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, Aug. 29, 1883
* Outlaw Frank James
* Jesse James gang
* Gallatin, Missouri trial
The top of the ftpg. has column heads: "In The Last Ditch" "A Dark Day for the Defense in the Trial at Gallatin" "Liddell's Testimony Corroborated by Unimpeachable Witnesses" "Statement of the Blacksmith Who Shod the Bandit's ... See More
The demon jailer of Andersonville...
Item #620037
August 24, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 24, 1865
* Andersonville Prison Georgia
* Captain Henry Wirz (jailer)
Front page has: "TRIAL OF CAPT. WIRZ" "The Military Court Convened Under a New Order" "Counsel for the Prisoner Abandon the Case" with more (see).
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, bit irregular at the spine, very nice, clean condit... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618147
January 07, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 7, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The front page has an article headed: "'WITCH MURDER' TRIAL STARTS AT YORK TODAY" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, a little m... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618141
January 12, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 12, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The front page has an article headed: "THIRD BOY ON TRIAL FOR 'HEX' MURDER IN YORK" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, minor m... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618139
January 10, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 10, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The front page has an article headed: "14 YEAR OLD BOY GOES ON TRIAL FOR 'HEX' MURDER" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning, mino... See More
Duluth, Minnesota lynchings...
Item #617503
June 17, 1920
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 17, 1920
* Duluth, Minnesota lynchings (1st report)
* 3 negro circus workers hanged
* Isaac McGhie - Nate Green - Elmer Jackson
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Troops on Guard In Duluth After Three Lynchings" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light browning, minor spine wear, ge... See More
Sitting Bull described: a powerful savage... The telephone wars...
Item #617251
September 18, 1879
THE AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York, Sept. 18, 1879 A article inside has the heading, "One Thing And Another", which states in part: "Sitting Bull is a powerful savage with a massive face-- as big, say, as a ten quart pail--and with plenty of room on it for the display of deep-plowed lines of decision around the mouth". Directly above this article is another which is notew... See More
Significant issue on the Popish Plot...
Item #617054
April 10, 1679
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 10, 1679
* Popish Plot
The back page has not one but two items concerning the Popish Plot in England, a contrived conspiracy to accuse Catholic leaders of plotting to kill King Charles II.
A report from Dublin notes: "A Proclamation has been published...appointing a reward...to any person that shall...apprehend any Popish Dignitary or Jesuit...&... See More
The trial of Charles Manson begins...
Item #616765
June 16, 1970
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1970
* Charles Manson & girls trial begins
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
Page 20 has a three column heading: "July Selection in Manson Case to Begin Today" with subhead: "Up to 300 Candidates May Be Examined for Trial That Could Last 6 Months" Coverage on the murder trial of Charles Manson and his 3 women followers at it's start.
... See More
Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial...
Item #616718
September 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 29, 1934
* Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial
* Bruno Hauptmann
This 34 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BLADE MADE BY HAUPTMANN FOUND HIDDEN IN HIS CELL; INSANITY PLEA IS FORECAST" with many subheads. Much more inside.
Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Hauptmann was charged w... See More
Dr. Sam Sheppard verdict... "The Fugitive" case...
Item #616494
December 22, 1954
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 22, 1954
* Dr. Sam Sheppard
* Murder trial ends with guilty verdict
At the bottom of the front page first column is a head: "Sheppard Convicted, Gets Life Sentence". The article continues on page 24 where is found a photo of Sam Sheppard as well (see). See this hyperlink for more on the fascinating case. It was this case upon which the popular tele... See More
1871 KKK Southern trials...
Item #616117
July 02, 1871
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1871
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK
* Southern trials
The front page has small one column headings: "The KuKlux" "The Trials in Mississippi" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice condition.
Victoria Woodhull in court...
Item #616031
March 14, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1874 The back page has: "The Woodhull-Challis Libel" "Close of the Trial--The Jury Locked Up For the Night" (see). This was a rather famous trial as noted in this hyperlink.
Eight pages, toned with browning at the margins, partially loose at the spine & a bit fragile; must be handled with care. ... See More
Virginia's governor and the former slaves...
Item #615538
July 12, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, July 12, 1865
* Georgia Emancipation
* Slaves and Masters
The front page has: "Georgia: Address of Provisional Governor Johnson, His Views On Emancipation." which takes over a full column. Other reports inside include: "VIRGINIA", "Governor Pierpoint and the Negroes", "Their Late Rebel Masters Trying to Get Rid of Them&q
... See More
* Georgia Emancipation
* Slaves and Masters
The front page has: "Georgia: Address of Provisional Governor Johnson, His Views On Emancipation." which takes over a full column. Other reports inside include: "VIRGINIA", "Governor Pierpoint and the Negroes", "Their Late Rebel Masters Trying to Get Rid of Them&q
Victoria Woodhull in court...
Item #615305
March 13, 1874
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1874
* Victoria Woodhull
* Tennessee Celeste Claflin
The top of page 3 has: "In The Courts--The Woodhull-Challis Libel" "Close of the Argument for the Prosecution--the Case to Go to the Jury Today" (see). This was a rather famous trial as noted in this hyperlink. Also in the same column: "Trial of Joseph W. Freeman For Matricide&q... See More
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