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1873 Hernando, Mississippi Negro hanging...
Item #672619
May 17, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 17, 1873
* Murderer Charles Mortimer hanging
* Mrs. Mary Shaw Gibson murder
* Sacramento, California crime
The top of page 4 has one column headings that include: "THE GALLOWS IN CALIFORNIA" "Charles Mortimer Hanged for the Murder of Mary Gibson Shaw" "Robbery And Motive For The Deed" "Insanity At the Last Hour" and more. (se... See More
Wickenburg massacre... Arizona...
Item #672616
November 17, 1871
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 17, 1871
* Wickenburg massacre, Arizona Territory
Near the bottom of the front page is an article headed: "The Arizona Stage Tragedy" (see)
wikipedia notes: The Wickenburg Massacre was the November 5, 1871, murder of six stagecoach passengers en route from Wickenburg, Arizona Territory, westbound for San Bernardino, California, on the La Paz road.
O... See More
1873 S.F. Chinatown sex slaves...
Item #671697
July 31, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 31, 1873
* Chinatown's sex slaves (girls)
* San Francisco, California Chinese
* Human trafficking - Tong Wars
The top of page 5 has one column headings: "HIP YEE TONG" "An Infamous Secret Chinese Society in San Francisco" and more. (see)
Complete in 10 pages, nice condition.
Four very early issues from San Diego...
Item #671514
September 21, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, 1871
* Rare & early from Southern California
A lot of four issues which are very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead.
All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisement... See More
Early & very nice newspaper from San Diego...
Item #671513
September 21, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Sept. 21, 1871
* Rare & early from Southern California
Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. All four pages have various news tidbits of the day, including local, regional, and national reports. A great wealth of advertisements as well, several of ... See More
The first newspaper published in Modesto, California...
Item #671182
February 04, 1881
STANISLAUS COUNTY WEEKLY NEWS, Modesto, California, Feb. 4, 1881 An early newspaper from this city in North-central California which when it began in 1868 was the first newspaper in Modesto. In 1881 the population of the town was less than 1000.
Various news events of the day, local, regional and national, with a wealth of advertising.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with the: "Delinque... See More
By the Southern California Hotel Association...
Item #670960
June 14, 1895
LOS ANGELES DAILY HOTEL GAZETTE, California, June 14, 1895 An interesting newspaper calling itself: "The Official Organ Southern Calif. Hotel Association". Logically, the content & the advertisements are focused on hotels and tourism.
Four pages, good condition.
1899 bound volume for 6 months of newspapers...
Item #670814
June 30, 1904
Here is a nice bound volume of the THE EVENING TRIBUNE from San Diego, California for the last 6 months of the 19th century, July to Dec., 1899. It looks to be complete with around 150 issues. Surprisingly these issues are in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Two small library stamps are present on... See More
Short-lived labor newspaper with an article by Karl Marx's daughter...
Item #670757
March 22, 1884
TRUTH, San Francisco, California, March 22, 1884
* Rare publication
During its brief life (1882-1884), "Truth" published local, national, and international labor news, along with a wide range of radical literature.
Page 3 has an article concerning Charles Delescluze, a French revolutionary leader, journalist, and military commander of the Paris Commune. It is signed in ... See More
Great Tombstone newspaper printed ten days before the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral...
Item #670755
October 16, 1881
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Cochise County, Arizona, October 16, 1881
* Best Old West title to be had
* Pre Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept th... See More
Early newspaper from 1873 Los Angeles...
Item #670570
August 13, 1873
EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, August 13, 1873
* Rare Old West title
* Many advertisements
* 19th century era original
A very early newspaper from this now-famous city on the West Coast. News of the day and a wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound, period writing: "Mechanics Institute" above the masthead (see), nice condition.... See More
The Modoc Indian War of 1873...
Item #670519
May 13, 1873
DAILY MORNING CALL, San Francisco, California, May 13, 1873
* Dixon Bridge Disaster - Illinois
* Modoc War - Lava Beds
* Captain Jack fame
The top of the ftpg. has: "THE MODOC WAR" "An Attack by the Indians" "Captain Jack Strutting in the Uniform of General Canby" and more. Also: "The Dixon Horror" "Particulars of the Fearful Bridge Disast... See More
Very early from San Diego, and with good content...
Item #670489
October 12, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 12, 1871 Not jusst a very early newspaper from San Diego (a vol. 2 issue) but with nice content as well, as the front page has column-wide heads: "CHICAGO" "The Latest News--Extent of the Burnt District--The Entire Northern Division Swept Clean--The People Camped on the Prairie".
Inside has a related article/editorial headed: "... See More
Geronimo is captured...
Item #670485
September 07, 1886
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Sept. 7, 1886
* Geronimo - Apache Indians leader
* Fort Bowie - Arizona - capture
The top of the front page has, among other heads, the announcement: "Geronimo And His Band Prisoners at Last", however the actual text is rather brief and at the bottom of the next column: "Geronimo a Prisoner at Fort Bowie", reading: "General Mil... See More
Jack the Ripper has been arrested?
Item #670419
September 20, 1888
THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Sept. 20, 1888
* Charles Ludwig is Jack the Ripper ?
The front page has a brief & inconspicuous item on Jack the Ripper: "A German named Ludwig has been arrested in London on suspicion of being the perpetrator of the recent Whitechapel murders, where the four women were found dead and mutilated at separate times."
Eight pages, a small rep... See More
Mention of Nellie Bly's race around the world...
Item #670405
December 09, 1889
SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Dec. 9, 1889
* Nellie Bly's trip around the World
Page 4 has an article beginning: "Nellie Bly and Miss Bisland are racing around the world to show how fast the trip can be made and how safely women can make it along..." with more, however it is just a reference to a situation with a Danish woman seeking passage to Coronado in San Diego ... See More
Martinez, California botched hanging in 1874....
Item #668904
February 02, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 2, 1874
* Marshall Martin execution - botched hanging
* "I Am Innocent, Compared To That Woman"
* Martinez, Contra Costa County, California
The top of page 11 has one column headings: "A HORRIBLE EXECUTION" "The Culprit's Head Jerked from His Body" "Crime and Punishment of Marshall Martin". (see)
Other news of... See More
Once famous gold mining town...
Item #668704
September 23, 1882
THE CALAVERAS CHRONICLE, Mokelumne Hill, California, Sept. 23, 1882
* Rare Old West title
* Mark Twain fame
* Gold mining town
An uncommon from this county made famous by Mark Twain. Curiously Gregory only records the weekly edition, not the daily, the former being held by just one institution with reasonable holdings. Several other institutions have but a few scattered issues.... See More
The diamond hoax of 1872....
Item #668399
August 02, 1872
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 2, 1872.
* Diamond Hoax of 1872
* Little Colorado River fields ?
Page 3 has an article headed: "California Diamond Excitement" "Alleged Discovery of an Almost Endless Quantity of Diamonds and Other Precious Stones" (see)
Ten pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.
... See More
* Diamond Hoax of 1872
* Little Colorado River fields ?
Page 3 has an article headed: "California Diamond Excitement" "Alleged Discovery of an Almost Endless Quantity of Diamonds and Other Precious Stones" (see)
Ten pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.
Item from Sojourner Truth...
Item #667793
March 11, 1882
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1882
* Sojourner Truth
* Black Woman
* Woman's Activist
Perhaps the most interesting item in this issue is just a small, inconspicuous item on page 3 under the "Personal" column reading: "Sojourner Truth writers to us from Battle Creek, Michigan, in reference to recent published paragraphs of her having a fine home, and he... See More
1901 U.S. battleship photos...
Item #667701
December 14, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 14, 1901 This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: "FIRST-CLASS BATTLESHIP KENTUCKY" "WISCONSIN" "MAINE" "GEORGIA" "ARKANSAS" "CALIFORNIA" "ST. LOUIS" and much more, plus related text.
Complete with 30 pages,... See More
Execution of noted outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez...
Item #666831
March 20, 1875
ST. LOUIS DAILY GLOBE, March 20, 1875
* Tiburcio Vasquez execution death (1st report)
* Los Angeles, California outlaw bandit
A great issue as the first column of the front page is mostly taken up with: "TIBURCIO VASQUEZ" "The Noted California Bandit Executed at San Jose" "His Splendid Nerve Maintained Him to the Last" "History of His Life and Blood... See More
From the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles...
Item #666594
April 06, 1895
THE BOYLE HEIGHTS CRITERION, Los Angeles, California, April 6, 1895
* Rare 19th century publication
Within the masthead are: "Brooklyn Heights and "Euclid Hill" as well. Boyle Heights is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. The first of this title we have seen.
Four pages, good condition.
From world-famous Coronado, California...
Item #666585
February 11, 1888
CORONADO EVENING MERCURY, California, February 1, 1888
* Rare publication
* Hotel del Coronado ad
Very uncommon newspaper from this city in San Diego Bay. Considered an island, but technically a peninsula connected to the mainland by the "Silver Strand".
This was the year the world-famous Hotel Del Coronado opened, with a front page advertisement for it. It opened as the la... See More
From Alhambra, California...
Item #666576
April 25, 1890
ALHAMBRA REVIEW, California, April 25, 1890
* Very rare publication
This is the volume 1, number 24 issue of this scarce title from Los Angeles County. According to Gregory it only lasted about a year.
A four page issue of tabloid size mostly taken up with local tidbits and a wealth of advertisements. Minor fold wear, good condition.
Rare title from the far north of California...
Item #666324
December 13, 1879
SHASTA COUNTRY RECORD, Millville, California, Dec. 13, 1879
* Rare Old West publication
A quite rare title from this small town in the far north of California. Various news of the day both local & regional, with a great wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor tears at margins, good condition.... See More
19th century newspaper from Berkeley...
Item #666296
January 02, 1895
THE GAZETTE, Berkeley, California, Jan. 2, 1895
* Rare Old West title
A small paper covering mostly local events, plus a wealth of ads.
Four pages, two folds, foxing at the vertical fold, mild wear at the margins & folds.
The Custer massacre at Little Big Horn...
Item #666268
July 08, 1876
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ARGUS, Merced, California, July 8, 1876
* General George Custer
* Battle of Little Bighorn
* Massacre by Indians
This issue has a nice page 4 report providing all the details and particulars on the famous Custer Massacre at Little Big Horn. In the middle of the report is mention that several members of the Custer family were killed in the battle. Note that it also ... See More
President Harrison's state-of-the-union address...
Item #666181
December 09, 1891
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, Dec. 9, 1891 The entire front page, and most of page 5 are taken up with the: "MESSAGE Of The President of the United States to Congress and the Country". It is signed in type at its conclusion: Benjamin Harrison. A wealth of content on the accomplishments & challenges of 1891.
Complete in 8 pages, minor wear at folds, good condition.... See More
Very graphic announcement of the death of President McKinley...
Item #665955
September 14, 1901
THE TIMES, Los Angeles, California, Sept. 14, 1901
* President William McKinley assassination
Avery graphic, broadside-like front page announcing the death of President McKinley.
The banner headline reads: "OUR GREAT PRESIDENT IS DEAD" with subheads: Nation's Martyr" "William McKinley the Victi of a Lawless Hatred" "With a Benediction In His Heart He... See More
Los Angeles in 1896...
Item #665749
August 01, 1896
THE LOS ANGELES RECORD, California, Aug. 1, 1896
* 19th century Southern California
A typical newspaper of the day. The front page features a rather large political cartoon showing McKinley and Bryan. Four pages, very nice condition.
From Arroyo Grande, California...
Item #665744
November 17, 1888
ARROYO GRANDE HERALD, San Luis Obispo County, California, Nov. 17, 1888
* Rare Old West publication
This is the first newspaper we have found from Arroyo Grande, in fact it is the only 19th century newspaper to publish in the town. This is the vol. 2, number 5 issue. Records indicate that only the Bancroft Library at Berkley has any holdings of this title.
Four pages with typical news... See More
Death of the king of Hawaii...
Item #665462
January 20, 1891
THE EVENING EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, Jan. 20, 1891
* Kalakaua death - king of Hawaiian Islands
* "The Merrie Monarch" - last reigning king
The top of the ftpg. has a column headed: "KING KALAKAUA DEAD" "The Hawaiian Ruler Passes Away at 2:30 This Afternoon" which includes a one column illustration of him as well. Nice to have in this West Coast p... See More
Extolling the virtues of Escondido...
Item #665451
November 30, 1894
THE ADVOCATE, Escondido, San Diego County, California, Nov. 30, 1894
* Rare Old West publication
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a very detailed article on the virtues of Escondido. Four pages, some old tape mends inside, toned, minor wear at the margins.
Bias against the "coolies" in California...
Item #665450
August 25, 1888
THE TEMPLETON TIMES, San Luis Obispo County, California, Aug. 25, 1888
* Rare Old West publication
* "Coolies" China laborers
The first of this title we have offered. The ftpg. has: "Ousting The Coolies" "Fruitmen and Vineyardists Prefer White Boys" "Very Successful Experiment". Other news of the day.
Four pages, large folio size, various older... See More
Shot over a card game...
Item #665417
July 15, 1872
DAILY EVENING POST, San Francisco, California, July 15, 1872 The top of the ftpg. has: "Shooting Affray - Dangers of Arbitrating in a Game of Cards" which reports on a shooting over a card game.
Four pages, discrete archival strengthening at the spine, very nice condition.
Short-lived labor newspaper with much on the Paris Commune...
Item #664773
March 15, 1884
TRUTH, San Francisco, California, March 15, 1884
* Rare publication
During its brief life (1882-1884), "Truth" published local, national, and international labor news, along with a wide range of radical literature.
The ftpg. has a print of: "Delescluse - The Tancred of the Commune" being the famous Paris Commune. The balance of the ftpg. is concerning the Commune, ... See More
One of the earliest San Diego newspapers to be found...
Item #664677
August 10, 1872
THE WEEKLY WORLD, San Diego, California, Aug. 10, 1872
* Very rare from Southern California
This is the volume one, number three issue of this title, making it one of the earliest newspapers from San Diego we have offered.
Page 2 has an ad supporting: "For President, Horace Greeley..." (see). Various articles are headed: "Arizona City" "Indians Love Music"... See More
Capture of the Dalton Gang...
Item #664253
September 15, 1892
THE HELENA INDEPENDENT, Montana, Sept. 15, 1892
* Dalton Gang captured
On the front page is report with a small one line, one column head: "Dalton Gang Captured". The report, datelined "Kansas City, Sept. 14", reads: "A Times special from Paris, Tex., says a telegram from Deming, N.M., states that four of the members of the notorious Dalton gang were captured t... See More
Early from Stockton, California...
Item #664217
September 12, 1878
DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, Sept. 12, 1878
* Wild Old West
* Rare title
A wide range of content including a ftpg. item: "He Killed it in Self-Defense" and pg. 3: "Sierra Nevada - A Calm Survey of the Present Situation".
Four pages, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Truckee, California, near Lake Tahoe...
Item #664157
January 30, 1875
TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, California, Jan. 30, 1875
* Wild Old West
* Rare publication
From this town at the "elbow" of California near the Nevada border at an elevation of 5800 ft. Historically well known for the Donner Party tragedy which happened nearby in 1846.
Four pages, some ink stains, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.... See More
From Eureka, California...
Item #664130
December 17, 1873
THE WEST COAST SIGNAL, Eureka, California, Dec. 17, 1873
* Rare Old West title
From this town in Northern California just south of the Oregon border. It was once a lumbering town & today the entire city is a state historic landmark with its many Victorian homes, etc.
A typical newspaper of the day with varied news reports & a great wealth of advertisements.
Four pages, somewh... See More
Very early from San Diego...
Item #663807
June 03, 1873
THE WORLD, San Diego, California, June 3, 1873
* Rare Old West title
A very early issue from this now-famous Southern California city, this issue published when the population was just 2,300.
The ftpg. has some reports on the Modoc Indian War with: "...Surrender of Modocs--Approaching Wind up of Captain Jack". Page 3 has a report on a: "Dash To Julian", east of San... See More
News from Northern California...
Item #663805
September 11, 1878
DAILY EVENING HERALD, Stockton, California, Sept. 11, 1878
* Rare Old West title
* Yellow fever epidemic
The ftpg. and pg. 3 have reports concerning the Memphis Yellow Fever Epidemic. An interesting ftpg. report: "A Kentucky Bear--Mr. Wilson's Struggle for Life With a Bear in Rowan County".
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Marysville: gateway to the gold fields...
Item #663697
December 01, 1877
MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California, July Dec. 1, 1877
* Rare Old West title
In the days of the California Gold Rush, Marysville was a stopping point for riverboats from Sacramento and San Francisco that carried miners on their way to the digging grounds. A sign on the roadside as one enters Marysville carries the slogan: "Gateway to The Gold Fields." At that time it was one of the... See More
Early San Diego...
Item #663062
June 01, 1877
SAN DIEGO NEWS, California, June 1, 1877 This is a volume one issue from this now-famous Southern California city. Various news reports of the day and a great wealth of advertisements.
Four pages, a portion from the spine causes some text loss, plus a few smaller bits from the spine margin as well. Somewhat fragile & must be handled carefully.
Short-lived labor newspaper...
Item #662359
February 23, 1884
TRUTH, San Francisco, California, Feb. 23, 1884 During its brief life (1882-1884), "Truth" published local, national, and international labor news, along with a wide range of radical literature.
The ftpg. has: "William Morris" "What the Poet, Artist, Decorator and Socialist Has to Say" "He Writes A 'Fable' for the People"
Four pages, archival... See More
Great Tombstone newspaper printed 3 months before the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral...
Item #662244
July 26, 1881
THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Cochise County, Arizona, July 26, 1881
* Best Old West title to be had
* Pre Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept... See More
Truckee, California, near Lake Tahoe...
Item #662210
October 27, 1877
TRUCKEE REPUBLICAN, California, Oct. 27, 1877
* Wild Old West
* Uncommon title
From this town at the "elbow" of California near the Nevada border at an elevation of 5800 ft. Historically well known for the Donner Party tragedy which happened nearby in 1846.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Vassar College life... The Apaches...
Item #662025
July 04, 1885
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 4, 1885 The full ftpg. is a dramatic print: "Iowa - The Approach of a Tornado...". Inside has: "California - The Grasshopper Invasion...In Eldorado County"; a full page with 6 images of: "Student Life at Vassar College" "New Mexico - The Old Battle ground of Valverde on the Rio Grande & the Scene of the Rec... See More
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