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Item # 605993
April 28, 1875
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 28, 1875

* John McCloskey - 1st American Cardinal
* St. Patrick's Cathedral red biretta celebration


The front page has one column headings: "AMERICA'S CARDINAL" "Conferring The Beretta (sic)" "A Crowd at St. Patrick's Cathedral" "Cardinal McCloskey's Thanksgiving". The text takes up almost two full columns.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, very minor spine wear, nice condition.