Deaths of Thurgood Marshall and Thomas Dorsey...
Item #684432
January 25, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, January 25, 1993
* Thurgood Marshall death (1st report)
* 1st African American Supreme Court Justice
The front page carries the two column wide, two line announcement "Thurgood Marshall, 84, First Black Justice, Dies" with subhead "Supreme Court: Retired jurist was a leader in the legal battle to end forced segregation in the U.S.". "R... See More
Thurgood Marshall becomes the first African-American Supreme Court Justice...
Item #684385
June 14, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 14, 1967
* Thurgood Marshall appointed by the president
* 1st African American Supreme Court Justice
The front page has a banner headline: "Negro Nominated For High Court", with photo. See images for details. Thurgood Marshall, the great-grandson of a slave, was the first African-American Justice on the Supreme Court.
Other news,... See More
Federal Baseball League folds in 1915....
Item #684360
December 22, 1915
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1915
* Federal Baseball League dissolves (day of)
The sport's section (page 8) has a banner headline: "BASEBALL MEN WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO SETTLE DETAILS FOR PEACE" with subheads. (see)
Coverage on collapse of the Federal League which opened the way for the National & American Leagues as the only major league conferences in professional ba... See More
From the fabled Old West town of Tombstone... Deputy Sheriff Earp...
Item #684212
November 18, 1880
THE DAILY NUGGET, Tombstone, Pima County, Arizona, November 18, 1880
* Gunfight at the O.K. Corral fame
* Rare Wyatt Earp mention
This may well be the consummate "Old West town" much romanticized in movies and television shows, perhaps most famous for the gunfight at the OK Corral involving Wyatt Earp and the Clanton gang.
This rare issue was printed less than a year before... See More
The very beginning of the O.J. Simpson media circus...
Item #683457
June 14, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 14, 1994 The significance of this issue is the relatively inconspicuous report on the front page with just a one column heading: "O.J. Simpson's Ex-Wife, Man Found Slain", in a newspaper from the city where the murders happened. Some would dub the coming media frenzy the "trial of the century" with headlines that would command much attention in... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #683418
January 06, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 6, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
Page 25 has an article headed: "Charm Book Throws Light On 'Witch' Trial" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, rag edition, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
the Mary Phagan murder case... Leo Frank...
Item #683019
October 21, 1913
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, Oct. 21, 1913
* Leo Frank, Mary Phagan murder case
* Best title to have (one of a kind for this date ?)
The Leo Frank case has become well known in American history for several reasons, not the least of which being the several film and television depictions of the trial, but also because Frank was a Jewish-American businessman, his case turning the spotlig... See More
Spirit photography fraud trial.... ghosts...
Item #682982
April 27, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 27, 1869
* Spirit photography - ghosts
* William H. Mumler fraud trial
Page 6 has an article with testimony headed: "Light From The Tombs" "The Spirits Laid Bare" "Lucifer (Matches) and Mica Among The Ghosts" and more. (See) Text takes up over three columns.
Complete with 16 pages, some archival mending on a few unrelated pages, nice... See More
Adolph Eichmann trial begins...
Item #681687
April 11, 1961
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 11, 1961
* Adolph Eichmann trial begins
* Jewish mass murderer
* World War II Nazi
This 10 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Eichmann Challenges Rights of Three Judges" with subhead: "Israel Opens His Trial In Fortress"
Tells of the start of the trial against Adolph Eichmann, 'the archi... See More
1993 Ruth Bader Ginsburg nomination...
Item #681388
June 15, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Washington Edition, June 15, 1993
* Ruth Bader Ginsburg nominated
* United States Supreme Court nomination
* Appointed by President Bill Clinton
The top of the front page has a nice headline: "Clinton Picks Moderate Judge Ruth Ginsburg for High Court" with various subheads and photo showing Ginsburg with Bill Clinton. Lengthy first reports continue inside.
Co... See More
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #681329
January 04, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 4, 1935.
* Charles Lindbergh Jr. Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Mother and father take the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "COL. AND MRS. LINDBERGH ON THE STAND; MOTHER IDENTIFIES BABY'S GARMENTS; FATHER SAYS HE HEARD LADDER CRASH" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pa
... See More
* Charles Lindbergh Jr. Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Mother and father take the stand
* Loads of court testimony
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "COL. AND MRS. LINDBERGH ON THE STAND; MOTHER IDENTIFIES BABY'S GARMENTS; FATHER SAYS HE HEARD LADDER CRASH" with subheads. (see) Much more inside with multiple pa
Landmark issue on the Communism trials...
Item #681222
October 14, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 14, 1949
* Smith Act trials of Communist Party leaders
* Socialists - socialism - guilty verdict coming
The top of the front page has heads on the Smith Act trials of Communist party leaders, with: "Jury Holds Fate of 11 Reds; Judge In His Charge Warns Communism Is Not On Trial" with various related subheads & a photo as well (see). This issue report... See More
Death by duel of naval hero Stephen Decatur...
Item #681217
March 25, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1820
* Stephen Decatur killed (1st report)
* United States Navy commodore
* Duel vs. James Barron
The ftpg. has an article with small head: "Melancholy Occurrence" which begins: "A duel was fought on Wednesday...between the victor of the Macedonian, Com. Decatur, and com. Barron who commanded the Chesapeake frigate...Th... See More
1907 Harry Orchard murder trial...
Item #680879
July 26, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 26, 1907
* Albert Horsley (Harry Orchard)
* Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg
* Assassination - murder trial
The front page has a four column heading: "TURNING LIME LIGHT ON HAYWOOD TESTIMONY" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues th... See More
1907 Harry Orchard murder trial...
Item #680828
June 18, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 18, 1907
* Albert Horsley (Harry Orchard)
* Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg
* Assassination - murder trial
The front page has a nice banner headline: "WILL IMPEACH ORCHARD'S TESTIMONY" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues tha... See More
Interment of Abraham Lincoln reported in his hometown newspaper...
Item #680774
May 05, 1865
ILLINOIS STATE JOURNAL, Springfield, May 5, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's funeral & burial
* The very best title to be had
* An extremely rare opportunity here
Obviously a very damaged newspaper (see photos) however this is a newspaper from Lincoln's hometown, with coverage of his funeral & interment, and from the city where Lincoln was buried.
Although the front page has... See More
Guiteau: President Garfield's assassin on trial...
Item #680699
December 03, 1881
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 3, 1881
* President James Garfield assassination
* Charles J. Guiteau on trial
The full ftpg. shows: "Trial of President Garfield's Assassin--Guiteau Being Escorted from the Courtroom..." and the doublepage centerfold shows; "Trial of President Garfield's Assassin--Guards Unlocking the Handcuffs of the Prisoner..."; ... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...
Item #680652
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779 The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebellion against his Majesty's loyal subjects in that country..." and ... See More
President Jefferson offers pardon for military deserters...
Item #680580
October 19, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson pardons
* United States Army deserters
The ftpg. has much on the continued High Treason trial of Aaron Burr & 2 others. Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" by the President concerning those: "...who have deserted from the army of the United States...has become sensible of their offense &am... See More
Trial of Axis Sally... Nazis broadcaster...
Item #680556
September 25, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1948
* Mildred Gillars pleads not guilty
* Axis Sally - trial for treason
* Nazis broadcaster
Page 8 has a small one column heading: "TRIAL OF 'AXIS SALLY' SET" "Court Names Nov. 15--Accused Would Have Truman Appear" (see) Brief coverage of the decision to go to trial as Mildred Gillars pleads not guilty ... See More
Death of President Garfield...
Item #680436
September 20, 1881
DAILY EVENING HERALD, Newburyport, Massachusetts, Sept. 20, 1881
* President James A. Garfield assassination
* 1st report of his death
The front page reports the death of President Garfield with first column heads: "HE SLEEPS" "The President is Peacefully at Rest" "The End Comes Suddenly at Last" "Arrangements for the Obsequies" 'President A... See More
Great Peshtigo Fire more tragic than the Chicago fire... Victoria Woodhull...
Item #680374
November 25, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 25, 1871
* Peshtigo fire disaster
* Wisconsin forest
* Victoria Woodhull
The significant print is the very dramatic double page centerfold captioned: "Forest Fires In The West--The Burning of Peshtigo", Wisconsin. This fire, which occurred on the same day as the more famous Chicago Fire & consequently received much less press attention, was... See More
1915 Coppage v. Kansas Supreme Court decision...
Item #680345
January 25, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, January 25, 1915
* Coppage v. Kansas re. yellow-dog contracts
* United States Supreme Court decision - labor unions
The front page has a banner headline: "Labor Men Lose Important Ruling By Supreme Court" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are no... See More
The Supreme Court rules on same-sex marriage...
Item #680292
June 27, 2013
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, June 27, 2013
* Obergefell v. Hodges - same-sex marriage
* Supreme Court of the United States - LGBT
A rarely saved yet significant report with the banner headline announcing: " ' EQUAL DIGNITY' UNDER THE LAW - High Court Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Nationwide" with related subheads and photos.
The complete first section with ... See More
Alfred Dreyfus affair verdict...
Item #680109
September 11, 1899
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 12, 14, 19 & 31; Sept. 7, 8 & 9, 1899
* Dreyfus Affair trial & verdict
* Political scandal in France
* Miscarriage of justice
* Lot of 7 issues
Each issue has front page reporting on the Dreyfus Affair trial and verdict. See images for the headings.
Each issue is complete with 8 pages, a few small library stamps within the masthead, a few... See More
Jim Thorpe wins Olympic gold... In a Carlisle newspaper...
Item #680041
July 09, 1912
VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, July 9, 1912
* Jim Thorpe wins Olympic gold medal
* Pentathlon - Stockholm Summer Olympic
* Best publication to be had (very rare)
Although legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born & grew up in Oklahoma, he has very close ties with the city of Carlisle. It was in 1904 when Thorpe attended the Carlisle Indian Industrial School that his incredi... See More
Trial of Lincoln's conspirators... Jeff Davis...
Item #680025
May 27, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, May 27, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln Murder - Trial of the conspirators
* Jefferson Davis indictment for treaso
The first column on the front page has nice heads: "THE TRIAL" "More Testimony About Mrs. Surratt's Eyesight & Christian Character" "Evidence In Behalf of O'Laughlin" "Authenticity of Alston's Letter to Jeff. Davis"... See More
Trial of the Andersonville prison warden...
Item #679994
October 03, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 3, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The front page has: "Andersonville" "The Wirz Trial Yesterday--Gen. Bragg Relieve from Duty as a Member of the Commission--Obstreperous Conduct of Counsel Baker". Inside has: "Alabama on the Negro".
Eight pages, uncut and untrimmed, a little light foxing, generally very nice.... See More
1922 William Desmond Taylor murder....
Item #679864
February 04, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 4, 1922
* William Desmond Taylor shot dead
The front page has a one column heading: "POLICE SEEK BUTLER IN TAYLOR MURDER" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is still unsolved till this day. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete ... See More
Much on Lewis & Clark & their exploration to the Pacific...
Item #679743
August 26, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 1807
* Lewis and Clark expedition - Pacific
The back page has a very lengthy: "Proposals...For Publishing LEWIS and CLARK'S Tour to the Pacific Ocean, through the Interior of the Continent of North America..." noting the details that will be in "Volume First" as well as "Volume Second". And this is fol... See More
Supreme Court outlaws school prayer...
Item #679734
June 26, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 26, 1962
* School prayer deemed unconstitutional
* Engel v. Vitale Supreme Court decision
* Separation of church and state
The front page has a four column heading: "High Court Ruling May Doom School Religious Observances" with caption: "Prayer Recitation Unconstitutional" Historic first report coverage on th... See More
The infamous bloody glove fiasco: turning point in the Simpson trial...
Item #679532
June 16, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 16, 1995
* O. J. Simpson murder case
* The 'Bloody Glove" fiasco
The top of the ftpg. has a color photo captioned: "O.J. Simpson, wearing protective latex gloves, tries on one of the leather gloves found after the murders." beneath which is a one column heading: "Prosecution's Bold Move May Backfire" with the article carrying ov... See More
Civil War ends in South Carolina... Lincoln's conspirators...
Item #679513
June 07, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 7, 1865
* Civil War ending events
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Trial of the conspirators
The ftpg. includes: "THE SOUTH" "Closing Scenes of the War in the Palmetto State" "Popular Joy of the Chivalry at the End of the War" "Progress of Reconstruction" "The Army & Navy" & more. The back page has... See More
Great reporting on the closing events of the Civil War...
Item #679509
May 21, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, May 21, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's assassination
* Conspirators - assassins on trial
* Civil War closing events
A wealth of fine content on the closing events of the Civil War including front page: "JEFF. DAVIS" "The Southern Confederacy at Fortress Monroe" "Interesting Details of Their Capture" "Amusing Scenes at Jeff. Davis'... See More
1986 Mafia Commission trial ends w/ guilty...
Item #679503
November 20, 1986
USA TODAY, Nov. 20, 1986
* The Mafia Commission trial ends
* New York City crime families
The top of page 3 has a five column heading: "'Headless' mob still dangerous" with subhead and photos of three of the family bosses. (see)
Complete with all sections (40 pages), nice condition.
John Wayne Gacy's trial ends... serial killer...
Item #679466
March 11, 1980
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, March 11, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy's trial ending
* American serial killer
* "Pogo the Clown"
* From the city where it happened (rare)
Page 3 has coverage at the end of Gacy's trail with headings: "'Gacy case heading for jury" Coverage continues on page 62. (see) Gacy would be found guilty the next day. Great to have in this Ch... See More
1907 Harry Orchard murder trial...
Item #679465
June 13, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 13, 1907
* Albert Horsley (Harry Orchard)
* Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg
* Assassination - murder trial
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HARRY ORCHARD WEPT LIKE A CHILD" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tota... See More
Trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #679448
June 06, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 6, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial
* Conspirators - assassins
The top of the first column on the front page has: "THE ASSASSINATION" "Official Version of the Suppressed Testimony" "A Letter From Jeff. Davis" "The Trial On Monday" and more concerning the trial of those who conspired to assassinate Abraham Lincoln... See More
Much on the Wirz trial, the warden of Andersonville Prison...
Item #679434
September 22, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 22, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
Among the front page column heads are: "THE WERZE [Wirz] TRIAL" "Remarkable Speech of Howell Cobb" "he Wants to See Mr. Lincoln Hung" "He Expects the Same Fate for Himself" "The Sickening Atrocities of Werze" "The Fatal Horrors of the Dead Line&quo... See More
United States v. Cruikshank...
Item #679285
March 28, 1876
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1876
* Supreme Court decision giving cover to the KKK
* Bill of Rights did not apply to State Governments (?)
Page 2 has a almost 2.5 column article: "COLORED VOTERS IN LOUISIANA", which tells of the SCOTUS' decision in the United States v. Cruikshank case. This "case represented a major blow to federal efforts to protect the civil... See More
Brown vs. Board of Education - 1st report...
Item #679284
May 18, 1954
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., May 18, 1954.
* Brown vs. Board of Education
* Victory over segregation in the South
* Supreme Court decision (1st report)
* Brown vs. Board of Education
* Victory over segregation in the South
* Supreme Court decision (1st report)
Page 7 has a 2 column heading: "Southern, Border States Face Big Problems As Court Rules Out School Segregation", followed by the opening lines, "A momentous Supreme court edict, that segregation of negro and white c
United States Supreme Court Building cornerstone...
Item #679231
October 14, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 14, 1932
* United States Supreme Court Building
* President Herbert Hoover laying the cornerstone
The top of the front page has a two column head: "Hoover Lays Supreme Court Cornerstone; Hughes and Davis Speak for Bench and Bar". First report coverage on President Herbert Hoover laying the cornerstone for the new United States Supreme Court Building in W... See More
Bible reading is banned in public schools...
Item #679226
June 18, 1963
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, New York, June 18, 1963
* Bible reading in school is banned by the Supreme Court
The top of a front page column has an article prefaced with: "Bible Reading and saying the Lord's Prayer were barred from public schools." with more text concerning the decision by the Supreme Court.
Complete in 26 pages, binding holes at the blank spine, very nice condit... See More
Rabbis reject Palestine as Jewish homeland... Cox-Roosevelt Presidential Ticket...
Item #679132
July 07, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1920
* Duluth, Minnesota lynchings
* 3 Negro circus workers hanged
* Isaac McGhie - Nate Green - Elmer Jackson
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "MOVE TO PUNISH DULUTH LYNCHERS" "Thirteen Negroes Held After Triple Hanging--Similar Attack Followed Circus at South Bend" and more
... See More
John Wayne Gacy's trial ends... serial killer...
Item #679130
March 12, 1980
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, March 12, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy's trial ends
* American serial killer
* "Pogo the Clown"
* From the city where it happened (rare)
Page 4 has coverage at the end of Gacy's trail with headings: "'Do the right thing,' Gacy lawyer tells jury" and "Jekyll-Hyde tie-in; A final gamble by Gacy's side" with related ... See More
Black troops...
Item #679001
May 28, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28, 1898 Full ftpg. shows: 'Comm. Winfield S. Schley on the Bridge of the ship 'Brooklyn' '. Nice fullpg. Remington print: 'Colored Troopers of the U.S. Cavalry Taking their Horses for a Dash into the Gulf' at Tampa, Florida. Nice fullpg. with 3 prints of the 'U.S. Regulars at Port Tampa, Florida'. Much more on the military i... See More
Black soldiers in the Spanish-American War...
Item #678998
May 21, 1898
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 21, 1898 Nice full ftpg: "Out For A Fight--Adm. Sampson on the Bridge of the 'New York' " is displayable. Fullpg. with 8 photos of: "Scenes in the Capital of Porto Rico" & fullpg. with 5 photos of: "U.S. Regulars at Port Tampa, Florida". "News from the Klondike" includes 7 photos. Doublepage centerfold: &q... See More
Young evangelist Bill Graham prays with the president Truman...
Item #678870
July 15, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1950
* Young evangelist Billy Graham's 1st White House visit
* Prays with President Harry Truman at the White House
* Would become the spiritual advisor to several Presidents
Buried on page 11 is the historic, but rather inconspicuous report: "President and Evangelist Pray in the White House", followed by a brief description of the... See More
1907 McKinley National Memorial dedication in Canton, Ohio...
Item #678656
September 30, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 30, 1907
* President William McKinley ceremony
* McKinley National Memorial monument
* Canton, Stark, County, Ohio dedication
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "MEMORIAL TO M'KINLEY IS DEDICATED" with subheads and photo (grainy). (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "... See More
Supreme Court Blocks President...
Item #678589
June 03, 1952
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 3, 1952
* Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co vs. Sawyer
* Supreme Court decision checks Presidential Authority
The front page has a displayable photo and a 4 column headline: "STEEL SEIZURE HELD INVALID; STRIKE CALLED IMMEDIATELY" which tells of the United States Supreme Court's decision that limited the power of the Presiden... See More
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