Altamont Free Concert... Rolling Stones...
Item #560806
December 08, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 8, 1969
* Altamont Free Concert (Day after)
* Rolling Stones fame
* Woodstock West
This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* Cleanup Continues After One-day Bash
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Altamont Speedway Free Fe... See More
Pike's Peak mines... Central Park, New York...
Item #557606
December 10, 1858
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, December 10, 1858 Page 4 has a detailed editorial that criticizes the release of the contract to the highest bidder for the completion of Central Park. A back page report about the "Pike's Peak Mines" has details about the fair quantities of gold "...to be had at these mines."
Other news of the day. Wear at the spine, archival mend to a hole/tear in... See More
Kansas City Chiefs team formed...
Item #556757
February 09, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 9, 1963
* Kansas City Chiefs are born
* New NFL football team
* Dallas Texans move to Missouri
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on page B-3:
* AFL Texans Going to KC?
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wiikipedia notes: The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional Americ... See More
Eisenhower Inauguration...
Item #556404
January 20, 1953
THE SALINA JOURNAL, Kansas, January 20, 1953.
* Dwight Eisenhower inauguration as President
* World War II General
This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* Eisenhower In As President
with subheads and photo of Ike.
Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Captain Ames and 800 Indians led by "Santini"...
Item #555734
August 26, 1867
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, August 26, 1867
* Battle with the Indians
A front page report, "Battle With the Indians at Republican River", describes the battle on the Republican River between troops led by Capt. Ames and 800 Indians led by "Santini".
Says the village was two miles long & that Capt. Ames "...charged twice through their wigwams....&... See More
Len Dawson... Hall of Fame quarterback...
Item #554937
September 16, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, September 16, 1972
* Len Dawson color cover
* Kansas City Chiefs
Full front page has a color action photo Len Dawson about to take a snap during a game against the San Diego Chargers.
Various sports related material throughout this 72 page issue that is in nice condition.
Record flight in a "Wright biplane"...
Item #177837
July 23, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1910 The full front page is a photo captioned: "The Aeroplane That Made A Record Ascension - Walter Brookins and the Wright biplane which broke the world's record for altitude in a 6,175 foot ascent at Atlantic City..." with a bit more.
It is rare to find a full front page photo devoted to the early world of manned flight.
Also of... See More
A new poem by Tennyson...
Item #549194
July 26, 1859
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, July 26, 1859
* English Poet Alfred Tennyson
* 1st Baron
On page 2 under "Tennyson' New Poem" is a report about Tennyson's new poem, "The Idylls of the King". A lengthy poem taking most of the page. Tennyson added to this poem in 1869 & 1872, and completed the great work in 1885.
Other news of the day includes: "The State Of Ita... See More
Gold discovered at Pike's Peak...
Item #549122
August 29, 1858
THE WASHINGTON UNION, Washington, D.C., August 29, 1858
* Pike's Peak gold discovered
* Cherry Creek
* Start of Colorado gold rush
A page 2 report headed "Newly Discovered Gold Mines" says: "Monsieur Borden and company have arrived in Kansas City, from Pike's Peak, Nebraska Territory. He reports newly discovered mines. He brought with him several... See More
Charlie Chaplin...
Item #177834
May 06, 1916
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, May 6, 1916
This issue has a color cover page before the title page.
In this issue, there are several articles including "America Realizing Russia" by E. K. Reynolds; "The Cost of Land in France" by Morris Edwards; "Selections in the Closet"; "The Kansas" by Truman Smith which has a photo of the "Kansa... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177815
August 27, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, August 27, 1910 Full front page photo: A New Triumph In The Science Of Flight. the photo shows John B. Moisant standing next to the plane he recently flew with a passenger aboard, across the British Channel between Calais and Tilmanstone.
The flight set a record for two persons in one plane.
Unrelated report inside: The Aeroplane In War So... See More
Item #548537
December 22, 1965
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herimer-Ilion, New York, December 22, 1965
* Gale Sayers wins rookie of the year
* The Kansas Comet
* Chicago Bears football
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8:
* Rookie of the Year Is Bears Gale Sayers
Also another headline on the same page reads: "Butkus, Sayers Receive Billing as Super-Stars"
Other news of the day. Close ... See More
Robert John Walker...
Item #548043
July 22, 1857
WASHINGTON UNION, Washington D.C., July 22, 1857
* Kansas troubles
* Robert John Walker
Page 2 has a "Proclamation" addressed "To The People Of Lawrence", signed in type: R. J. Walker, the Governor of the Kansas Territory.
A page 2 report about the visit of the "railroad excursionists" includes a letter signed in type: James Buchanan.
... See More
Joe Tinker is dead...
Item #546822
July 28, 1948
NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1948This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 23 that include: "JOE TINKER IS DEAD; A BASEBALL GREAT" "End Comes to Cubs' Shortstop in Famous Double-Play Trio on His 68th Birthday" with smaller subheads and one column photo of Joe Tinker.
Other news of the day throughout. Some margin browning and little wear, otherwise in good conditi... See More
Woodrow Wilson to be Buried...
Item #545514
February 05, 1924
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, from Kansas City, MO, dated February 5, 1924.
The front page features a three-line, two-column wide headline "WOODROW WILSON TO BE BURIED WITH SIMPLE CEREMONY" with a subhead "Former President Wished It So; Weeks Offers Arlington, But Is Refused; Coolidge and Taft to Represent Government". Also on the front page is a poem entitled "The Warrior P... See More
Industrial Series....
Item #177004
December 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1912
This issue is an Industrial Issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "A Recent Ceremony at the Vatican."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Mere Man and the Suffragette" by Kemble. There are photos of "Strange Air and Sea Craft from Europe" and there ar... See More
Walter Johnson vs. Art Nehf...
Item #543200
October 05, 1924
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas; dated October 5, 1924.
* Walter Johnson
* Art Nehf
The front page of this issue contains an article on the 1924 World Series, and is entitled: "Art Nehf Bests Walter Johnson in Twelve Innings". An accompanying box score shows the final outcome of the opening game between the Washington Nationals and New York Giants. Two s... See More
King George at his Coronation....
Item #177611
June 17, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 17, 1911
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Latest Portrait of His Majesty King George V. of England."
This issue has a photo of "King George in His Coronation Robes" and "The Queen Robed for the Coronation" and photos of "The eight Ages of King George." Th... See More
Polo... Golf...
Item #177608
May 27, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1911
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Secretary of War."
This issue has an illustration of "A Gallery of Golf Enthusiasts--II.--Vice-President Sherman" by Kemble. There is a photo of "America's Foremost Polo Player" and an article with photos of "Ou... See More
Item #177606
May 13, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1911
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Bangor's $10,000,000 Fire."
This issue has a double page illustration of "An Achievement of the Medal of Honor--Private John Kennedy...awarded....for distinguished bravery....He remained at his gun and resisted with its implements the adva... See More
Fire-fighting...
Item #177600
April 01, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1911
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Camorra Caged."
This issue has an illustration of "Will the Fool-Killer Please Get Busy?" by Kemble. There are photos of "New York's Worst Fire" and an article with photos of "A Motor-Car Capital" by Charles P... See More
Tribute to Mark Twain....
Item #177587
December 24, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1910
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Chief Justice of the United States."
This issue has a photo spread of "The Explosion Which Shook New York" and a full page illustration of "'I Wish Santa Claus Would at Least Switch His Line of Confectionery" by... See More
Item #177578
October 01, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1910
This issue's front page is a photo of "Maine's Pledge to Democracy."
This issue has an illustration of "Foolish Question No. 78,936" by Kemble. There are photos of "Linking Long Island to New Jersey"; "Schooling Men-Fishes"; "The Birdcraftsmen at Boston"; "The Fastest Fighting Craft ... See More
Halley's Comet... Women's suffrage-themed prints...
Item #177564
May 14, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "England's New Sovereign."
This issue has an article with photos of "Britain's World-Mourned King" by Victor Rousseau and a photo of "The New English King and His Family." There is also an article of "The Menace in the Skies--Will Halley's Comet Harm the Eart... See More
Surgery on the Conscious..... Harvard University...
Item #177545
December 18, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 18, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "An Exponent of Surgical Advance."
This issue has an illustration of "Congress at Work Once More--"I Wonder if the Pesky Critters are Going to Sting Me Again"" There is an article with photos of "Surgery on the Conscious"... See More
Frank Marshall White... W. J. Biggs... Kemble...
Item #177521
May 08, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 8, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The New "Sick Man of Europe"--Mahomet V."
This issue has a photos and an article on "Fostering Foreign Criminals" by Frank Marshall White and "The New Order in Turkey." There is a photo spread of "The Opening of the ... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177348
December 26, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 26, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "An Author of the Old School". This issue has photos of "Laying the Corner-Stone of the New Theatre"; "The Man Who Knows What All the World is Doing"; "An Aeroplane with Wings Like a Bird's" and an illustration of "By a Painter of Fair Women." The... See More
President Taft Elected... NY Governor Hughes re-elected...
Item #177513
November 07, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 7, 1908 The front page of this issue has two photos of "The Next President and Vice-President--William Howard Taft and James Schoolcraft Shermen" which also includes short biographies.
This issue has photos of "Governor Hughes Re-Elected in New York"; "Upper Broadway on Election Night"; "How New York Watched the Returns&qu... See More
Wright Brothers Aeroplane Crash.... W.A. Rogers....
Item #177186
September 26, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 26, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Lovers Once, But Strangers Now."
This issue has photos of "The Fatal Fall of the Wright Aeroplane"; "The Candidates for the Governorship of New York"; "The Amateur Golf Championship of 1908"; "Presidential Ca
... See More
Asbury Park's Baby Parade....
Item #177016
September 12, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 12, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Bryan Will Carry New York' 'Hey?' "
This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft Goes Fishing--Not for Votes" and "The Olympians Visit the President." There is also an article with photos of "In Titania's Realm--
... See More
This issue has photos of "Mr. Taft Goes Fishing--Not for Votes" and "The Olympians Visit the President." There is also an article with photos of "In Titania's Realm--
Item #538548
February 05, 1858
NEW-YORK HERALD, Feb. 5, 1858.
* Santa Anna
* General Gideon Johnson Pillow
The front page has:
* General Santa Anna And Pillow
* The Reply of Santa Anna to Pillows Charges--He Reserves the Right to Challenge Pillow.
Lengthy reply is signed in type: A. L. De Santa Anna.
Other news of the day includes: "News From Havana" "Spirit
Governors and Guests and White House Conference...
Item #177498
May 30, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "The Prodigal Returns from Brownsville" by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there is are photos of "Governors and Distinguished Guests at the White House Conference"; San Francisco's Welcome to the Fleet"; a double pg. illustration of "Cross-Country Run of the Fav... See More
Item #177493
April 25, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 25, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "Quoth The Parrot: 'Evermore!' " by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there are photos of "Behind the Guns in Magdalena Bay"; "Spring Cleaning in the Alps"; "The Ways of Some of Our Foreign Relatives"; "Man's Best Friend in the Desert"... See More
Palm Beach Motor-Boat Carnival....
Item #177492
April 18, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1908
King Carlos of Portugal murdered....
Item #177486
March 07, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "Butting In" by W. A.. Rogers. There is a small article with several photos of "The Tribulations of the Suffragettes" and an illustration of "Moles of Manhattan" which was drawn by G. W. Peters. Also included in this issue is a small photo of "The Final Act of Por... See More
Rhodes Opera house fire....
Item #177481
February 01, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 1, 1908 There is a front page illustration, " 'The (Twice) Belted Knight' " by W. A.. Rogers. There is an article with photos of "Fighting Fire With Politics" by William Inglis. There are photos of "The Sacrifice to a Child's Curiosity" and "The Late Edmund Clarence Stedman.&q... See More
Ashokan Reservoir Floods....
Item #177478
January 11, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 11, 1908 There is a front page illustration, "The Peerless Leader" by W. A. Rogers. There is an article of "Submerging Eight Villages in a Drinking Fountain" by William Inglis with drawings by Vernon Howe Bailey including a full page drawing of "Ashokan Reservoir Which Effaces Eight Villages." Also, there is a double page i... See More
Rear-Admiral Evans....
Item #177472
November 30, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1907
Tom Sheehan and Babe Ruth...
Item #223058
August 27, 1927
KANSAS CITY JOURNAL: August 27, 1927.
* Tom Sheehan
* Babe Ruth
* Kansas City Jockey Club Races
This issue covers Tom Sheehan's 21st victory of the year in addition to the Kansas City Jockey Club Races and the Babe Ruth Contest.
This issue is in good condition with some slight browning, occuring more profusely at the edges.
... See More
Dreadnoughts's 9 Bull's-Eyes in 12 shots....
Item #177462
September 14, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1907
Boat-Racing by sail and motor....
Item #177450
June 22, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 22, 1907
Mark Twain and the Cat....
Item #177431
February 09, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 9, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Discharged Without Honor" by W. A. Rogers. There is an article called, "Mark Twain and the Cat" by Herman Spencer and also an illustration of "The Landing of Carteret in New Jersey" by Loward Pyle. There is also a photo of "The Beginning of a Momentous S... See More
Bombs at Philadelphia's Bank....
Item #177428
January 19, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 19, 1907
Contestants in Rifle Match....
Item #177414
October 13, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 13, 1906
The Death of Lady Curzon.... H.G. Wells...
Item #177405
August 18, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 18, 1906
American's Triumph in Olympic Games....
Item #177393
June 02, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 2, 1906
New Japanese Ambassador to the U.S... Olympics...
Item #177387
April 21, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 21, 1906
Mark Twain Receives Laurel Wreath from Society of American Illustrators....
Item #177373
January 06, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 6, 1906
Kansas City Chiefs...
Item #222357
September 11, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, September 11, 1989.
The front page of this issue reads: "Revival in K.C. - Carl Peterson and Marty Schottenheimer are Determined to Fill the Seats with Chief Fans." and has an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Cal Ripken Junior, Bart Giamatti, and many more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/ma
... See More
The front page of this issue reads: "Revival in K.C. - Carl Peterson and Marty Schottenheimer are Determined to Fill the Seats with Chief Fans." and has an accompanying photo.
Additional content within this issue relates to Cal Ripken Junior, Bart Giamatti, and many more.
Certainly the premier newspaper/ma
State House of Massachusetts....
Item #221681
June 19, 1856
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, June 19, 1856.
* Western cities described
* Pre civil war era
On the back page under The Great West is a lengthy extract from a lecture delivered by a gentleman from St. Louis to the State House of Massachusetts. Has many interesting facts and details about the cities and regions of the northwest, central west and far west. Good content! O
... See More
* Western cities described
* Pre civil war era
On the back page under The Great West is a lengthy extract from a lecture delivered by a gentleman from St. Louis to the State House of Massachusetts. Has many interesting facts and details about the cities and regions of the northwest, central west and far west. Good content! O
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