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Floyd Hamilton captured... Bonnie and Clyde...
Item #678857
August 22, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 22, 1938
* Floyd Hamilton capture
* Public enemy # 1
* Bonnie and Clyde fame
Page 4 has a one column heading: "Hamilton Wants To Die in Chair" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the capture of the last of the Bonnie & Clyde gang, Floyd Hamilton. He was also public enemy # 1 at the time.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the mar... See More
1910 Laurel Creek murders execution...
Item #676512
February 11, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 11, 1910
* Laurel Creek murders
* Justus family tragedy
* Buchanan County, Virginia
* Howard Little execution
The front page has a two column heading: "SLAYER OF FAMILY OF 6 EXECUTED AT RICHMOND" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tot... See More
1910 Charles K. Hamilton airplane record attmept...
Item #676511
January 25, 1910
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 25, 1910
* Aviator Charles K. Hamilton
* "Crazy man of the air"
* Airplane altitude record attempt
The top of the front page has a banner headline above the masthead: "AVIATOR HAMILTON TO FLY OVER CITY PARK" with subheads and related illustration. Coverage continues on the back page with two related photos. (see) Surprisingly this is... See More
University of Georgia integration in 1961...
Item #676181
January 12, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1961
* Charlayne Hunter-Gault & Hamilton Holmes
* University of Georgia 1st African-American students
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GEORGIA STUDENTS RIOT ON CAMPUS; TWO NEGROES OUT" with subhead and photo of Hunter-Gault leaving campus. Coverage continues on page 20 with another photo of Hunter-Gault sitting in a cla... See More
Extensive naval report... Duel between Generals Smyth & Porter...
Item #673018
December 30, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 26 and 30, 1812 A nice pair of consecutive issues containing the full: "NAVAL REPORT" "Report of the Committee...Which Relates to the Naval Establishment Recommending an Increase of the Navy of the United States" dated Nov. 27, 1812.
The first portion takes 2 1/2 columns of the front page of the Dec. 26 issue & is signed in type: Paul Hamilton. The rem... See More
Baseball game reports from before the Civil War...
Item #672571
August 15, 1857
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Aug. 15, 1857 Page 5 has reports under the heading; "Base Ball" with some details of games involving: "The Enterprise and Lone Star" and: "Charter Oak vs. Hamilton" with listing of the players' names and positions.
Early baseball reports, from 4 years before the Civil War.
The balance of the issue is mostly takin... See More
Just before Bonnie & Clyde's demise...
Item #672304
May 22, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1934
* Billie Jean Parker & Floyd Hamilton
* Bonnie and Clyde gang members arrested
* The tipsters to law enforcement re. whereabouts ?
Page 16 has an article with small headings: "2 Of Barrow Gang Held" "Woman and Man Relative of Bandit Accused of Texas Killings" (see) First report coverage on the arrest of Floyd Hamilton and Bonnie Park... See More
John Hamilton's (gangster) dead body found...
Item #672036
August 29, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 29, 1935
* John Hamilton's body found
* John Dillinger gang member
The front page has a one column heading: "FIND BODY OF LAST OF DILLINGER GANG" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
wikipedia not... See More
Jewish synagogue on Clinton Street...
Item #671585
May 07, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, May 7, 1853
* Rare Jewish synagogue illustration
* Congregation Chasam Sopher
* Judaica - Jews - Judaism
Formatted very much like Harper's Weekly although predating it by four years, with the masthead featuring a nice engraving of the New York skyline at the time. P.T. Barnum was a "Special Partner" in this publication.
Various illustrations with... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #670976
March 02, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, March 2, 1802 Half of page 2 and most of page 3 are taken up with: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number IX" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton. A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801,”... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #670975
February 23, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Feb. 23, 1802
* re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address
* Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus
Half of page 3 is taken up with: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number VIII" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton. A website notes: "Hamilton&rsquo... See More
Alexander Hamilton defends the President's salary...
Item #669550
December 09, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 9, 1795 The entire front page and a bit of page 2 are taken up with the: "Explanation, by Mr. Hamilton, on the Subject of a Late Attack upon the President of the United States, and the Former and Present Secretary of the Treasury, in Relation to the Compensation of the President". Extremely lengthy & continued in a f... See More
George Washington letter... French ambassador slams Washington...
Item #669176
November 16, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 16, 1793
* President George Washington
The front page has an address from the people of Fairfax County, Virginia, supporting the President's policy of neutrality, and his polite reply, signed in type: G. Washington.
Also on the ftpg. is a letter from the French ambassador very critical of Washington, beginning: "Whereas a certain
... See More
* President George Washington
The front page has an address from the people of Fairfax County, Virginia, supporting the President's policy of neutrality, and his polite reply, signed in type: G. Washington.
Also on the ftpg. is a letter from the French ambassador very critical of Washington, beginning: "Whereas a certain
George Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #669036
December 16, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 16, 1795
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
Most of the front page is taken up with the continuation of: "Mr. Hamilton's Explanation" which is signed by him in type: Alexander Hamilton. The controversy seems to relate to expenses for the President. Also on the ftpg. are: "Quarterly Sta... See More
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
Item #666775
October 16, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 16, 1799 The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mention that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are required...to report themselves by letter to Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON..." with a bit more. This is the Alexander Hamilton who served again in the military during the Quasi War.
F... See More
The execution of James Hamilton...
Item #665926
November 14, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1818 The front page has: "Execution of Hamilton" from Albany, which notes at the beginning: "On Thursday James Hamilton was executed in this city for the murder of Major Birdsall last summer...his fate excited much sympathy, and his execution was witnessed by more than 1000 people...".
Shortly before his execution Hamilton wrote his f... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665616
January 24, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 24, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Most of page 1 and all of page 2 are taken up with the latest reports from Congress.
The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The Histo... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665610
January 15, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 15, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The History of the United States for the year 1796, in which the Charge of Speculation Against ... See More
Items from the War of 1812...
Item #664889
December 20, 1813
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 20, 1813 Page 2 includes: "Traitors Defended!" "Treason of the Blackest Character" "Existing Evils, by Extortioners and Smugglers" "Southwestern News" "Third Victory Over the Creek Indians" which is datelines from Knoxville.
A few items from the War of 1812 on page 3 as well.
Four pages, damp ... See More
Why we should not purchase the Louisiana Territory...
Item #664810
July 19, 1803
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, July 19, 1803
* Debating the Louisiana Purchase
Pg. 2 has a list of 4th of July toasts, including to: "Alexander Hamilton, and the Constitution".
Page 3 has an interesting letter criticizing the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, noting: "When the news was first announced that Louisiana had been ceded to the Un... See More
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
Item #662149
October 09, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 9, 1799
* Alexander Hamilton during Quasi-War
Page 3 has a report concerning the construction of a light house at Shell Castle and at Cape Hatteras (see). Also reports from New York, Pittsfield, Worcester, Boston and Lexington.
The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mention that: "All officers...who are... See More
1940 "My Little Chickadee" opening day advertisement...
Item #660342
March 15, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1940
* "My Little Chickadee" movie - film
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* Actress Mae West and W. C. Fields
* "Young Tom Edison" opening review
Page 17 has a 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch illustrated advertisement for the opening day showing of "My Little Chickadee" starring Mae West and W. C. Fields. With movies at that time usuall... See More
High Resolution Images... 600dpi...
Early report on the death of Alexander Hamilton...
Item #658423
July 17, 1804
High Resolution Images of: THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN, Hudson, New York, July 17, 1804
Note: Whereas this noteworthy issue has already sold, due to the unique nature of the coverage, we are making a set of 600dpi-images (printable/publishable quality) available for a minimal price. Once paid, we will e-mail you this set of images which includes: the entire front page, the report on the death o... See More
Andrew Jackson... Nullication Proclamation...
Item #657338
December 15, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 15, 1832 The key and historically significant content within this issue is the entire text of President Andrew Jackson's Nullification Proclamation, starting on page 12, and ending with his signature, Andrew Jackson on the back page.
The Nullification Proclamation disputed a state's right to nullify a federal law, an issue in South Car... See More
Letter signed by Abraham Lincoln.... Emancipation discussed...
Item #656561
July 22, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 22, 1862
* Includes a letter signed by President Abraham Lincoln
* Discussion on emancipation
* From the Capital of the Confederacy
A very nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederate States of America.
Among the front page war-related items are: "From Beaver Dam", "From Madison and Orange", "The Shelling of Hami... See More
Item #654669
December 15, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1933
* Crescent City, Florida
* School bus & train disaster
* John Dillinger gang member
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "10 CHILDREN KILLED AS TRAIN HITS BUS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Crescent city, Florida school bus tragedy.
The back page has a one column heading: "GANGSTER KILLS CHICAGO OFFICER" ... See More
America's first successful newspaper...
Item #654263
April 17, 1740
THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, "New England", April 10-17, 1740
* Earliest of American newspapers to be had
This very rare title was the first successful newspaper in the colonies, having begun in 1704 and lasting until the British occupation of Boston in 1776. It was only preceded by "Public Occurrances Both Foreign and Domestick" which published just a singl... See More
Washington praises Hamilton... Slave numbers decreasing in South Carolina...
Item #653422
April 18, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 18, 1829 Pages 1 & 2 has an article: "Decrease of Slaves in South Carolina" which is attributed to the tariff of 1824. Much detail.
Page 5 has: "Petroleum" which concerns the discovery of oil in Kentucky. Another page has a letter signed in type: George Washington & datelined at Mt. Vernon, Sept. 25, 1798, sent t... See More
John Dillinger... Al Capone... the gangsters...
Item #648565
May 03, 1934
THE BELLINGHAM HERALD, Washington, May 3, 4, 9, 18, and 29, 1934 This is a 5 issue set from May of 1934 which provides a great swath of reporting covering this famous period of gangsters, robberies, and mob related events. The issues include reports (and images) mentioning Al Capone, John Dillinger, and John Hamilton (see). Each issue is complete, have minor margin tears, general... See More
Sullivan, Indiana coal mine explosion...
Item #648095
February 21, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1925
* Sullivan County, Indiana
* Hamilton Township
* Coal mine explosion disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "51 BELIEVED DEAD AFTER EXPLOSION IN INDIANA MINE" with subheads. (see)
Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. C... See More
The "Wasp" is captured... Madison's state-of-the-union address...
Item #644276
November 07, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1812 There are at least two notable reports in this issue, the first being the annual state-of-the-union address by the President, signed by him in type: James Madison. This was the first war-time annual message and much of this 2+ page "Message" deals with the War of 1812.
Nearly five pages are taken up with: "Events of the War" w... See More
Charles Hamilton's remarvable 'cross-country' flight...
Item #643661
June 25, 1910
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 25, 1910
* Aviator Charles K. Hamilton
* "crazy man of the air"
In an age when the railroad was transportation king, and the airplane was the next great transportation adventure, the front page could not be better. The full pg. is taken up with a print captioned: "Hamilton's biplane traveling above & beside the locomotive of ... See More
Burr cleansed of the blood of Hamilton... Union College...
Item #640430
November 06, 1804
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Nov. 6, 1804 Page 3 has an item: "The Vice-President" which includes: "Mr. Burr...begins to rise again in the political hemisphere...This is precisely what we expected. The blood of Hamilton has cleansed Burr in the eyes of republicans, of all his political crimes..." and more (see).
Over a full page is take... See More
Burr cleansed of the blood of Hamilton... Union College...
Item #640429
November 06, 1804
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Nov. 6, 1804 Page 3 has an item: "The Vice-President" which includes: "Mr. Burr...begins to rise again in the political hemisphere...This is precisely what we expected. The blood of Hamilton has cleansed Burr in the eyes of republicans, of all his political crimes..." and more (see).
Over a full page is taken up w... See More
Ice Bridge over Niagara Falls... The game of billiards...
Item #636852
March 31, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 31, 1866. Ftpg. article: 'The Game Of Billiards' with illustrations of 4 famous players, including Michael Phelan. Fullpg. of scenes in Peru. Very nice dblpgctrfld: 'Ireland & the Fenian Leaders'. Halfpg: 'The Ice Bridge Over Niagara' & one 'The Fenian Excitement'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included.
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Founding the Lick Observatory... Property values in Northern California...
Item #635258
March 01, 1876
WELDON & LEONARD'S REAL ESTATE CIRCULAR & PRICE LIST, San Francisco, California, March 1, 1876
* Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton founding
The ftpg. has: "Another Monument" which begins: "When James Lick executed his deed of gift, donating his immense property to various benevolent & scientific societies of this state, he provided that $750,000 should be ... See More
Mary Abigail Dodge on prohibition...
Item #633387
June 18, 1885
THE CUBA PATRIOT, New York, June 18, 1885
* Gail Hamilton - Mary Abigail Dodge
* Women's temperance movement
Page 3 has a lengthy article headed: "Prohibition" "The Women's Temperance Movement as a Factor in Politics" and more. (see) Text takes up 4 full columns.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Poet Clinton Scollard death...
Item #632607
November 20, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 20, 1932
* Clinton Scollard death
* American poet - poetry
* Hamilton College professor
Page 29 has a one column heading: "CLINTON SCOLLARD, NOTED POET, DIES" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report his death as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 32 page... See More
Action near New Orleans...
Item #620161
January 30, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Engagement in the Bayou Teche" 'A Rebel Ironclad Blown to Atoms' "The Rebels Completely Flanked' 'Gen. Grover at Baton Rouge" "Rebel Rumors of Union Disasters" "Speech of Gen. Hamilton" & much more inside as well.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Thomas Edison at Rollins College...
Item #618735
February 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1930.
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison - Founders Day
* Rollins College - receives honorary degree in science
* President Hamilton Holt
Page 16 has one column headings: "EDISON HONORED BY ROLLINS COLLEGE" "Doctor of Science Degree Is Conferred on him at Winter Park, Fla." "He Walks In Procession" and more. (see)
Other news, spor... See More
Fanny Deane Halsey drowning...
Item #607160
June 07, 1859
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, June 7, 1859
* Actress Fanny Deane Halsey
* New York Harbor drowning death
The front page has an article headed: "The Death Of Fanny Deane Halsey" "Recovery of the Body from the Water Near Fort Hamilton" "Suspicion That She was Murdered" and more. Lengthy text takes over three columns of the front page.
Other news of the day. Comple... See More
Daring train robbery......
Item #603111
November 18, 1874
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, November 18, 1874
* Train robbery
* Great Western railway
* Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
The front page have one column headings: "Daring Train Robbery" "The Baggageman and Expressman Bound and Gagged by Masked Men" See images for text here.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout. Larger than normal issue measur... See More
Rudolph Hess parachute mystery in 1941...
Item #594726
May 13, 1941
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 13, 1941
* Rudolph Hess Scotland parachute jump mystery
* Adolph Hitler's right hand man
* World War II
This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "LONDON, WASHINGTON SEE RIFT IN HITLER'S COUNCIL IN HESS FLIGHT; HINT NO. 3 NAZI FEARED A PURGE" with subheads (see photos).
Ot... See More
Texas & post-Civil War slavery... Convention of Colored men...
Item #594174
August 13, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 13, 1865
* Texas slavery ?
Page 3 has: "TEXAS" "Able & Eloquent Address by Gov. Hamilton" "Plain Talk On The Slavery Question". Also: "The President's Amnesty Proclamation" "The Late Convention of Colored Men--Address to the Loyal Citizens to the United States & to Congress"
Eight pages, nice condit... See More
Pre battle of Bull Run....
Item #588017
June 27, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1861 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT REVOLT" "Conflicts With the Rebels" "The United States Forces Victorious" "General Scott's Plans for the Campaign" "Movements of the Rebels at Various Points" "Appropriations of the Confederates for Carrying on the Rebellion"... See More
Erskine Childers killed...
Item #585570
November 25, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 25, 1922
* Robert Erskine Childers executed
* Irish Nationalist
* Irish Civil war
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CHILDERS EXECUTED BY THE FREE STATE; REPRISALS FEARED", "Military Court's Sentence Is Carried Out After Night of Rebel Terror in Dublin", "MET HIS... See More
Rudolph Hess parachutes in 1941...
Item #581851
May 13, 1941
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, May 13, 1941.
* Rudolph Hess Scotland jump mystery (1st report)
* Adolph Hitler's right hand man
This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "British Claim Nazi Break Shown", with subheads that include: "REJOICE OVER ARRIVAL OF HESS", "Claim Examination Shows Man Who Made Flight Escape Is Sane", and more (see ... See More
Hamilton GA Negroes lynching....
Item #580911
January 26, 1912
VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, January 26, 1912
* Hamilton Ga Georgia
* Negroes lynchings
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "THREE COLORED MEN AND WOMAN LYNCHED" and "Georgia Mob Hangs and Shoots Murder Suspects".
This tells of the lynchings of murder suspects in Hamilton, Georgia. See photos for text here.
Other news of t... See More
Raymond Hamilton captured in 1935....
Item #578878
April 06, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1935
* Raymond Hamilton captured (Southwest outlaw)
* Bonnie and Clyde fame
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "RAYMOND HAMILTON CAPTURED IN TEXAS POSING AS A TRAMP", "Desperado Who Fled the Death House Seized as He Walks Ties in Disguise", and more with smaller subheads. Lengthy text carries over ... See More
John Dillinger's 1st big score...
Item #575190
September 29, 1933
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVE, Pennsylvania, September 29, 1933
* John Dillinger 1st major hit
* George Machine Gun Kelly and wife captured
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CONVICTS STILL AVOID CAPTURE", "Indiana State Police Continue Intensive Search for 10 Who Escape...."and more.
Tells of the famous jail break at Mich... See More
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