Rare Cleveland, Ohio Civil War...

CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Ohio, March 18, 1864 



* General Ulysses S. Grant 

* Officially becomes commander 

* Uncommon title 



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: "Order of General Grant Assuming Command of the Armies", "The Exchang... See More  

A Memphis Confederate newspaper printed in Atlanta...

THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Atlanta, Georgia, 1863  If the title and city of publication seem to be in conflict, they are not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War.

Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. The "Memphis Daily Appeal", dedicated to the ... See More  

1862 Memphis TN Tennessee....

NEW YORK HERALD, June 20, 1862 



* Post Battle of Memphis Tn

* Citizens taking the oath of Allegiance



Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Interesting From Memphis" "Crowds of Memphians Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Dealing In Confederate Notes Prohibited" "Heavy Firing in the Direction of James River" "Probable Gun... See More  

Kentucky moonshiners...

THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, March 13, 1881



* Kentucky moonshine war

* Uncommon title



This large size newspaper that measures 29 x 24 inches has small one column headings on the front page: "Kentucky Moonshiners" and "They Bring Out the Artillery Against a Raiding Party".



It is interesting that a cannon used by John Morgan during the Civil War was used by... See More  

The death of Cap 'Pop' Anson...

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 15, 1922 



* Cap 'Pop' Anson death (1st report)

* Major league baseball MLB 



This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13: "SUDDEN ILLNESS FATAL TO ADRIAN 'POP' ANSON", "Grand Old Man of Baseball Dies After Week's Sickness. Was 70 Years Old". 1st report coverage on the death of f... See More  

Death of Pope Benedict XV...

THE NEWS SCIMITAR, Memphis,Tennessee January 21, 1922



* Pope Benedict XV death

* 1st report



  This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "CARDINAL NOTIFIED OF POPE'S DEATH" with subheads and photo (see images).



Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

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Ruth Nichols airplane flight record...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, March 7, 1931 



* Ruth Nichols - aviatrix 

* Altitude airplane flight record (women) 



This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Ruth Nichols Hops to 30,000-Foot Record" with subhead and photo of Nichols (see photos).



Nice to have on the front page. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throu... See More  

Commenting on Hayes' inaugural address...

PUBLIC LEDGER, Memphis, Tennessee, March 6, 1877 



* President Rutherford B. Hayes



Page 2 has; "Hayes' Inaugural" "Press Opinions, Both in England and America" with the report having datelines of London, New York & Cincinnati (see photos).



This issue is complete with four pages, and is in nice condition.

Inauguration of the President..

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Memphis, Tennessee, March 6, 1877 



* Rutherford B. Hayes inauguration

* Inaugural Address



Over half of the front page is taken up with reports concerning the inauguration of President Rutherford B. Hayes as President beginning with an interesting heading: "Putting On Harness" "Rutherford B. Hayes Formally Assumes the Office of Chief Executive... See More  

Beer Baron "Dutch" Schultz shot...

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 24, 1935

 

* Arthur Dutch Schultz Flegenheimer shot

* Early report as he was not officially dead yet



This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "DUTCH SCHULTZ, FOUR AIDES ARE WOUNDED" and "Underworld Attempts To Wipe Out Gang"



1st report coverage on the shooting of "Dutch" Schultz... See More  

Rewards for deserters.... United States selling land...

AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, May 6, 1817  This newspaper, which features an eagle in the masthead, carries reward notices on the front page for men who had deserted from the 6th U. S. Infantry. Also on the front page is an "act for the relief of the widows and orphans of the officers, seamen and marines who were lost in the United States' brig Epervier...". The backp... See More  

1st around the World airplane flight begins...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 24, 1931



* Wiley Post and Harold Gatty - 1st airplane flight around the World begins 

* Monoplane Winnie Mae (early same day report)



This 18 page newspaper has five column headline on the front page: "American Fliers Land in Berlin". Other news of the day including period advertising. This issue has light browning with little... See More  

Army of the Potomac...

NEW YORK HERALD, February 12, 1864 



* Original Civil war reporting

* Army of the Potomac



Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army of the Potomac", "General Kelley's Department", "News From The Southwest", "Important From North Carolina", "News From Arkansas", "News From Tennessee", plus war-rel... See More  

The coming inauguration... Life in the Black Hills...

PUBLIC LEDGER, Memphis Tennessee, March 3, 1877 



* Ulysses S. Grant arrives in  Washington D.C.



A page 3 report has column heads; "The Inauguration" "President Grant Gives a Reception--His Delight at so Soon to be Relieved" and "The Capital Rapidly Filling up with Visitors" (see photos). The front page has an article: "Life In The Black Hills&quo... See More  

William Edward (Fox) Hickman captured in 1927...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, December 30, 1927



* re. William Edward Hickman capture

* Murderer of Marion Parker & others



This 18 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "FOX WILL PLEAD INSANITY", with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



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Sherman advancing upon Savannah...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1864



* General William T. Sherman

* March to the sea nearing the end

* Savannah, Georgia

* Jesse James ? probably



Among the nice front page first heads are: "SAVANNAH", "From Sherman's Army Direct", "He Left the Army on the 9th Ten Miles from Savannah", "Sherman Advancing in Attack on the 10th", "The Army in... See More  

1928 Graf Zeppelin...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, October 15, 1928



* D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship

* 1st Transatlantic flight Over the Atlantic Ocean ends



This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BIG ZEP TOURS CITIES OF EAST AS TRIP ENDS,"

"Thousands Cheer Graf; New York Visit Slated Before Landing at Lakehurst Today."



Other news, sports and adver... See More  

Orange, Virginia... Gordonsville...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 30, 1862



* Orange, Virginia

* Gordonsville



This is a genuine Civil War newspaper from Abraham Lincoln's administration with one column headlines which include: "IMPORTANT FROM VIRGINIA" "The Rebels Under Gen. Ewell Reported to be at Orange Court House" "Skirmishing With The Enemy" "Interesting From Tennessee" "News F... See More  

Memphis, Tennessee is under Rebel Rule...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 21, 1862 



* Memphis TN Tennessee



Among the many ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Interesting From Memphis" "Gen. Lew Wallace in Command of the City" "Tyranny of Memphis Under Rebel Rule" "Confederate Officers & Soldiers Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Trade With New Orleans"  "News From th... See More  

Battle of Fair Oaks... Seven Pines...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 9, 1862



* Memphis TN Tennessee 

* Battle of Fair Oaks  - Seven Pines

* Jefferson Davis



The ftpg. has many one column heads on the Civil War including: "Splendid Naval Battle Near Memphis" "All but One of the Rebel Fleet Destroyed" "The Mississippi Cleared of Rebel Gunboats & Rams" "The River Free from Its Source to ... See More  

Charles Lindbergh Mexico flight...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, December 14, 1927  This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "LINDY IN MEXICO'S CAPITAL" with subheads and nice photo of Lindbergh. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and c... See More  

Map of Fort Wright... Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks)...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, June 7, 1862



* Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks

* Memphis, Tennessee

* Fort Wright (Pillow) map



This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.



The front page has a nice map titled:



* THE REOPENING OF THE MISSISSIPPI



Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "News From Th... See More  

Ty Cobb accused of spousal abuse...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 15, 1931



* Ty Cobb - wife abuser ?

* Detroit Tigers



This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "TY COBB CRUEL, SAYS WIFE IN ASKING DIVORCE" with photo of Cobb. Unusual for such a report to be on the front page.



Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and chipping, little irregular ... See More  

Bobby Jones... Grand slam of golf....

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, June 4, 1930.



* Golfer Bobby Jones

* Wins British amateur championship

* This would be the 2nd win towards his famous grand slam



This 20 page newspaper has a one column photo on page 14 with heading: "AS Jones Won" (St. Andrews, Scotland). Other news of the day throughout.



Light browning, some margin wear and chipping, little irregular at th... See More  

Young Stribling boxing at Wimbledon Stadium...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, July 28, 1930



* Boxer Young Stribling

* Heavyweight boxing

* Wimbledon Stadium



This 16 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "STRIB BEATS SCOTT BY K. O. IN SECOND" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



Other news... See More