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James Garfield's inauguration and inaugural address...
Item #686587
March 09, 1881
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah (Territory), March 9, 1881
* James A. Garfield inauguration
* Inaugural address - uncommon title
Page 8 has: "The Inauguration" with some details of it, followed by: "Garfield's Inaugural Address" which carries over to take more than half of page 9. Tragically, he would be assassinated less than 4 months later.
Comp... See More
Nice masthead in this early Utah newspaper...
Item #683241
September 09, 1873
THE OGDEN JUNCTION, Utah, Sept. 9, 1873 The masthead includes prints of two trains coming together, signifying the celebration at nearby Promontory Point of the joining of the East and West Coast by railroad. This issue is from 23 years before Utah statehood.
The front page reports on: "A Fearful Land-Slide". Inside has: "Murder & Mystery" "Clever Capture" ... See More
From Auburn, California...
Item #683233
April 19, 1884
THE PLACER HERALD, Auburn, Placer County, California, April 19, 1884 Placer mining in the Auburn area was very good, with the camp first becoming known as the North Fork Dry Diggings, later changed to Woods Dry Diggings. The area soon developed into a mining camp, and it was officially named Auburn in 1849.
In 1851 Auburn was chosen as the seat of Placer County. Gold mining operations moved... See More
1900 Scofield Mine disaster...
Item #682547
May 02, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 2, 1900
* Scofield, Carbon County, Utah mining disaster
* Pleasant Valley Coal Company mine explosion
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "APPALLING DISASTER" with subheads. (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... See More
Rare newspaper printed on board a transcontinental train...
Item #681531
June 27, 1870
TRANS-CONTINENTAL, Promontory Point, Utah, June 27, 1870
* First Transcontinental Railroad "Overland Route"
* Very first excursion published newspaper (#8)
This is a very fascinating newspaper, borne in the ingenious mind of a publisher who decided to take a small printing press on board the first transcontinental railroad excursion and publish 6 issues westbound and 6 issue... See More
1874 Bloody Benders... John Bender arrested ?...
Item #681373
April 10, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1874
* Bloody Benders - serial killers
* John Bender arrested ?
* Mormons - Salt Lake City
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "THE BLOODTHIRSTY BENDERS" "Probable Arrest of the Kansas Murderers in Utah" "The Fugitive Family Hid in the Mountains" and more. (see) Nice reporting here.
Other news of the day. Complete with al... See More
A premiere newspaper in Mormon history...
Item #680969
September 26, 1890
DESERET SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 26, 1890
* 1890 Manifesto - Mormonism & polygamy
* Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
* Best publication to be had ? - very rare
This newspaper contains one of the more noteworthy events in Mormon history, that being the printing of the "1890 Manifesto", a statement which officially ceased the practice of plural m... See More
A.B. Frost prints... Color Ivory Soap advertisment...
Item #678991
November 12, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1898 Full ftpg. by A.B. Frost shows a man having fallen off his bicycle. Doublepage centerfold: 'With our Troops in the Philippines--Before & After the Fall of Manila'. Halfpg: 'In & About Havana'. Displayable A.B. Frost hunting print: 'Rail Shooting' shows shooting a bird from a boat. Also includes a full page... See More
Rare newspaper printed on board a transcontinental train...
Item #676993
July 04, 1870
TRANS-CONTINENTAL, Boston, June 20, 1870 This is a very fascinating newspaper, borne in the ingenious mind of a publisher who decided to take a small printing press on board the first transcontinental railroad excursion and publish 6 issues westbound and 6 issues eastbound. Printed on a Gordon press in the baggage car, it is considered the very first newspaper composed, printed, & ... See More
The Mormons in Utah... Electricity comes to Utah...
Item #675021
November 26, 1879
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 26, 1879 This newspaper was published 17 years before it became a state. Included is an interesting report concerning a stagecoach robbery. Also Mormon-related items, with articles headed: "The Mormons And The Indians" & "Sugar Made In Utah" "Murder" and "Discourse Delivered by Elder Geo. Q. Cannon at the Tab... See More
Among the Mormons: Lawyers and polygamy...
Item #674695
February 05, 1872
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 5, 1872
* Mormons - Mormonism & polygamy
* Acting Governor Stephen Allison Mann
Page 7 has: "Utah Territory" "Acting Governor's Message - Lawyers Snubbed in Utah - Polygamy". The full text of the article is seen in the photos.
Twelve pages, very nice condition.
The Mormons in Utah... Electricity comes to Utah...
Item #674529
November 26, 1879
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 26, 1879 This newspaper was published 17 years before it became a state. Included is an interesting report concerning a stagecoach robbery. Also Mormon-related items, with articles headed: "The Mormons And The Indians" & "Sugar Made In Utah" "Murder" and "Discourse Delivered by Elder Geo. Q. Cannon at the Tab... See More
Rare newspaper printed on board a transcontinental train...
Item #672794
June 25, 1870
TRANS-CONTINENTAL, San Francisco, California, June 25, 1870 This is a very fascinating newspaper, borne in the ingenious mind of a publisher who decided to take a small printing press on board the first transcontinental railroad excursion and publish 6 issues westbound and 6 issues eastbound. Printed on a Gordon press in the baggage car, it is considered the very first newspaper compos... See More
The proposed Mormon state of Deseret...
Item #672336
April 11, 1872
THE WORLD, New York, April 11, 1872
* State of Deseret - Mormons - Mormonism
* The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The front page has a report from Salt Lake City on: "The Mormon Conference" with subheads: "12,000 Men in the Tabernacle--Mormonism and Enigma to the World--Brigham Young Comfortable in Health--Foreign Missionary Efforts of the Saints".
Pa... See More
SLC First United Methodist Church cornerstone...
Item #672097
November 23, 1871
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 23, 1871
* First United Methodist Church
* Salt Lake City, Utah - Mormons
* Laying the cornerstone w/ ceremony
Page 7 has one column headings: "Mormon Territory" "Laying the Corner Stone of a New Methodist Episcopal Church" See image for brief text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, gener... See More
Mormon conference is adjourned...
Item #671992
April 15, 1872
NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1872 The front page has: "UTAH" "Mormon Conference Adjourned--Fanaticism--Secret Organization--Snow-Slides". See the photos for the full text.
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, some binding residue at the spine of the back page, good condition.
Polygamy on trial...
Item #665136
October 13, 1871
SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE & UTAH MINING GAZETTE, U.T. (Utah Territory), Oct. 13, 1871
* Brigham Young - Mormons leader
* Polygamy - adultery trial
Page 2 has a notable article: "Polygamy On Trial" "Territory of Utah...The People of the U.S. in the Territory of Utah vs. Brigham Young, Sr..." "Opinion of Chief Justice McKean".
This report takes over a fu... See More
Death of the President James A. Garfield...
Item #663510
September 21, 1881
THE DESERT NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 21, 1881
* President James A. Garfield
* Assassination death (1st report)
* 19th century era original
From 15 years before Utah statehood. Page 8 has all columns black-bordered due to the: "Death Of President Garfield" (see), being an early report without many details. The front page has: "Willful Murder" "Attempt to Sh... See More
Utah outlaws polygamy, joins the Union...
Item #655134
January 04, 1896
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, January 4, 1896
* Utah statehood - joins the Union
* President Grover Cleveland proclamation
* Abandons polygamy
The front page of section two has a report of Utah joining the Union with column heads: "UTAH NOW A STATE" "President Signed the Proclamation of Admission Today", it becoming the 45th state in the Union. Mention is made that:... See More
Victoria Woodhull's sister speaks out...
Item #649821
March 08, 1872
NEW-YORK TIMES, March 8, 1872
* Victoria Woodhull sister
* Free Love opposition
The back page has: "Opposition to Free Love--Lecture by Mrs. Brooker" which begins: "Mrs. Utie Brooker, the sister of Victoria Woodhull, lectured last night at the Cooper Institute, in opposition to the doctrine of free love as advocated by her sister...".
Also inside: "S
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* Victoria Woodhull sister
* Free Love opposition
The back page has: "Opposition to Free Love--Lecture by Mrs. Brooker" which begins: "Mrs. Utie Brooker, the sister of Victoria Woodhull, lectured last night at the Cooper Institute, in opposition to the doctrine of free love as advocated by her sister...".
Also inside: "S
1885 Auburn, California...
Item #649786
October 24, 1885
THE PLACER HERALD, Auburn, Placer County, California, October 24, 1885 Placer mining in the Auburn area was very good, with the camp first becoming known as the North Fork Dry Diggings, later changed to Woods Dry Diggings. The area soon developed into a mining camp, and it was officially named Auburn in 1849.
In 1851 Auburn was chosen as the seat of Placer County. Gold mining operations mov... See More
Salt Lake City title with a Mormon flair...
Item #649257
(5) DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, early 1880's A lot of 5 issues, from several years before statehood with much local news of the day. Articles with Mormon interest and perspective are sure to be found within each issue. Typically 4 page issues, minor browning & dirtiness, but not pulpish.
The Indian reservations... Crime in the West...
Item #638765
November 12, 1883
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Nov. 12, 1883 The top of the ftpg. has: "RESERVATION INDIANS" "Secretary Teller's Report on the Condition of the Tribes" "Radical Changes Recommended--The San Carlos Apaches--A Protest from White Earth" with one of the subheads: "The Apaches at San Carlos". Also on the ftpg.: "Mormondom" "Report of&nbs... See More
Mormon ethics...
Item #638662
December 01, 1884
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Dec. 1, 1884 Page 7 has: "Mormon Ethics" "Some of the Practical Results of the Utah System" which takes two-thirds of a column. This was still 12 years before Utah would become a state.
Ten pages, very nice condition.
Bank robbery in the Old West...
Item #634212
October 22, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, October 22, 1890 Just what we hope to find on the front page of a newspaper from the Old West is in this issue: "Daring Robbery" "The Watchman Gagged & Bound and $2000 Secured" with some details. Not a lengthy nor conspicuous report, but great to have in this title.
Other news of the day with many interesting adve... See More
Scenes at Salt Lake City, Utah... Life in the Canadian Rockies...
Item #633558
April 08, 1893
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 8, 1893 Within are four scenes of: "Hunting Life in the Rockies", all in British Columbia with 3 showing Indians. Great fullpg: "A Week With the Mormons" has 8 prints including two of Mormon currency. Also a halfpg. photo of: "The New Mormon Temple at Salt Lake City, Utah".
Nice doublepage centerfold: 'Rabbit-Shooting... See More
Jefferson Davis' death... Judaica content...
Item #616770
December 11, 1889
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Dec. 11, 1889
* Jefferson Davis death
* Confederate president - Confederacy
A "territorial" newspaper from seven years before Utah would be come a state. The ftpg. has: "Jefferson Davis' Remains - Views Yesterday by Some 70,000 Persons" with various subheads (see). Other ftpg. articles include: "A Dasta... See More
A great Western-themed cover print...
Item #616741
July 01, 1893
THE DESERET WEEKLY, Salt Lake City, Utah, July 1, 1893 This paper calls itself a: "Pioneer Publication of the Rocky Mountain Region - Truth and Liberty". See the photo below for the very decorative & large front page illustration, which shows settlers traveling, the Mormon temple, an early train, etc. Among the many articles are: "Utah Women in Chicago" &q... See More
Brigham Young in prison...
Item #616648
February 12, 1872
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 12, 1872
* Brigham Young in prison
* Salt Lake City, Utah
The front page has an item headed: "Utah -- Mr. De Long Explains the Visit to Brigham Young--The Prophet Sinking Under the Rigorous Imprisonment--The Elections" (see).
Eight pages, never-trimmed, minor binding residue at the spine of the back page, great condition.... See More
The Deseret Museum...
Item #613216
April 20, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 20, 1895 The front page of the issue contains four scenes from "The Deseret Museum, Salt Lake City, Utah" with an accompanying article. Inside the issues is "Whitlock's New 'Western' Independent Chuck"; "Hedges' Water Tube Stationary or Marine Boiler"; "The Sumatra Rhinoceros"; "An Explo
... See More
Mormons, polygamy, Salt Lake City, Utah....
Item #607883
March 25, 1870
THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 25, 1870
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Polygamy - Cullom Bill
The front page has an article headed : "The Utah Polygamy Bill--What is Thought of it in Salt Lake City" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, very nice condition.
Brigham Young letter...
Item #607721
January 17, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 17, 1870
* Brigham Young as president ?
* Salt Lake City Utah prophet
The front page has an article headed: "Brigham Young on Turkish Baths and Presidential Aspirations" See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along spine, otherwise in nice condition.
Debating Idaho statehood...
Item #602864
January 13, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 13, 1890 A Mormon newspaper from 6 years before Utah statehood. Page 3 has: "Idaho's Admission" "Judge Wilson, Prest. Wm. Budge & Others Opposing It for the 'Mormons' " "Dubois Makes A Harangue Against the Church". Idaho would join the Union on July 3, 1890.
Four pages, large folio size,... See More
Debating Idaho statehood...
Item #602863
January 13, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 13, 1890 A Mormon newspaper from 6 years before Utah statehood. Page 3 has: "Idaho's Admission" "Judge Wilson, Prest. Wm. Budge & Others Opposing It for the 'Mormons' " "Dubois Makes A Harangue Against the Church". Idaho would join the Union on July 3, 1890.
Four pages, large folio size,... See More
John C. Heenan death...
Item #602383
October 27, 1873
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, October 27, 1873
* John C. Heenan death
* Bare Knuckle boxing
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Utah" "Death of John C. Heenan, the Prize Fighter". See image for text.
Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Mormons...
Item #599763
April 23, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1872
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Brigham Young - Joseph Smith
The front page has small one column headings: "Utah" "Mormon Blasphemies--A Hereditary Prophetship in the Young Family"
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
From the Utah Territory...
Item #599749
January 11, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 11, 1890 The front page has: "Colored Children" "Trouble in Illinois Over their Admission to the Public Schools" "He Was Shunned". Much of page 2 is taken up with: "Remarks of Apostle Heber J. Grant" and so much more.
Complete in 6 pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, various tear... See More
The wreck of the ship "Atlantic"... Brigham Young & the railroads...
Item #599694
April 12, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1873
* RMS Atlantic wreck
* Brigham Young
The front page has: "THE ATLANTIC" "Valuables Found on the Bodies of Victims, and Now in the Hands of Magistrates", as well as: "Utah" "Brigham Young Going to Arizona--A Cook Shot by a Desperado" beginning: "It is known that Brigham Young will resign the Presidency of ... See More
Old West newspaper from Salt Lake City, Utah...
Item #598774
February 22, 1871
THE SALT LAKE HERALD, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, February 22, 1871
* Uncommon title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the Old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen o... See More
Immorality in San Antonio, Texas...
Item #597888
January 04, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 4, 1890 From six years before Utah would become a state. Inside has: "The Idaho Test Oath Case" which takes most of the page. Also: "And What Next? "Immorality Sanctioned by City Ordinance at San Antonio, Texas" "One Woman Sues Another for Having Alienated Her Husband's Affections" and other ite... See More
Death of financier Jay Gould...
Item #597498
December 06, 1892
DESERET SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 6, 1892 The top of the last column on the front page note: "JAY GOULD DEAD" "That is the Startling Announcement Today" "Her Dies of Consumption" "What Was Known of the Patient's Condition Last Night" and a bit more (see). The report takes two-thirds of the column.
From Utah before statehood....
Item #597185
January 11, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Jan. 11, 1890 From 6 years before Utah would become a state. Various news of the day & a great wealth of ads, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, some browning at folds, some archival mends at the margins of folds, generally nice condition.
Idaho to soon join the Union...
Item #597057
January 15, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Utah Territory, Jan. 15, 1890 The front page has "Idaho's Admission" "The Adjourned Hearing Before the Senate Committee" which discusses the proposal of admitting Idaho to the Union, which happened on July 3 of 1890.
Four pages, large folio size, minor perforation at an upper fold with some foxing here, otherwise good.
Idaho to soon join the Union...
Item #597056
January 15, 1890
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, January 15, 1890
* Mormons title
* Idaho statehood
The front page has "Idaho's Admission" and "The Adjourned Hearing Before the Senate Committee" which discusses the proposal of admitting Idaho to the Union, which happened on July 3 of 1890.
Four pages, large folio size, some wear at folds, generally good.... See More
From the Territory of Utah...
Item #597009
October 24, 1876
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Oct. 24, 1876 From this "territory" 20 years before Utah would become a state. Inside has: "The Indians--300 Lodges Captured, Disarmed & Dismounted" "The Express Robbery" "Killed by a Train" & much more. A wealth of ads.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
The Jews & the Mormons...
Item #595842
February 04, 1885
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Feb. 4, 1885
* Judaica - Jewish
* Mormonism
The front page has various: "Territorial Items". Inside has: "A Significant Movement Among Jews", followed by: "The 'Mormons' Are Not Gone Yet" (see photos).
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one huge sheet, staining at the ftpg. fold, ... See More
Details of a train robbery...
Item #595266
December 21, 1889
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, December 21, 1889
* Old West train robbery
The front page has: "Texas Train Robbery" with the detail, including: "...was approached by four men who drew pistols and ordered him to throw up his hands..." with more (see photos).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, light dirtiness & foxing to the top hal... See More
Ulysses S. Grant is nominated...
Item #593619
June 07, 1872
SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, June 7, 1872
* Ulysses S. Grant
* Old West title
Page 2 has a report: "Grant Triumphant" concerning his nomination for President of the United States (see photos). A great wealth of ads from Utah 24 years before statehood.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.... See More
Mormons work towards outlawing polygamy...
Item #593516
July 07, 1887
ALLEGANY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, July 7, 1887
* Mormons - Mormonism
* The polygamy question
Polygamy by the Mormons was not officially outlawed until 1890, which was a condition required before statehood was granted which happened in 1896, however a front page report in this issue notes the efforts in Utah by Mormon leaders which lead up to this historic decision. "Forbid... See More
1880 President Hayes on Utah polygamy...
Item #588632
December 22, 1880
THE DESERET NEWS, Salt Lake City, Dec. 22, 1880 Inside has an editorial: "What Is To Be Done With Utah?" Other articles include: "Two Men Killed" "A Word or Two on Religion" and "The Utah Question" which includes: "The President is quite severe on Mormon polygamy & urges upon Congress the duty of abolishing that institution..." with more ... See More
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