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  • From San Francisco, after the Civil War...
    Item #707049
    EVENING BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, Dec. 9, 1865  From the West Coast not long after the end of the Civil War. A wide variety of reports, mostly from the West. The front page has a great article: "The Trial of a Rebel Journal" which reports on the 'Memphis Appeal' newspaper, which traveled from Memphis, to Grenada, to Jackson, the... Read full description  
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  • Johnson's first state-of-the-union address...
    Item #666565
    THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 13, 1865 

    * President Andrew Johnson
    * State of the Union Address
    * Civil War reconstruction


    All of page 2 and a portion of page 3 are taken up with the "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" which is Andrew Johnson's state-of-the-union address. Obviously much reflection on the closing events of the Civil War and... Read full description  
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  • Parson Brownlow's speech to residents of East Tennessee...
    Item #712510
    CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, Dec. 14, 1865

    * Parson William G. Brownlow

     Page 2 has: "Gov. Brownlow's Address" which b begins: "Governor Brownlow has recently issued an address to the East Tennesseeans in which he gives his sentiments on the question of reconstruction and suffrage in true Parson Brownlow style.... Read full description  
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  • The fate of Jefferson Davis...
    Item #691143
    NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 16, 1865  Among the front page column heads: "Jeff. Davis" "Preparing For His Fate" "He Is Visited by His Old Richmond Pastor and Takes the Sacrament". The front page also has: "The Negro Suffrage Question in the District of Columbia" & "Can Congress Exclude Pardoned Rebels from Practice Before the National Tribunals?"
    Eight pages, very nice condition.
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  • The fate of Jefferson Davis...
    Item #701025
    NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 16, 1865  Among the front page column heads: "Jeff. Davis" "Preparing For His Fate" "He Is Visited by His Old Richmond Pastor and Takes the Sacrament". The front page also has: "The Negro Suffrage Question in the District of Columbia" & "Can Congress Exclude Pardoned Rebels from Practice Before the National Tribunals?"
    Eight pages, very nice condition.
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  • Brownsville, Texas...  Carriages in Centrral Park...
    Item #172946
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 16, 1865  Most of the front page is a print: "The Bible and the Monk" with a related article.  The most intriguing print would be the very nice doublepage centerfold: "Central Park, New  York City--The Grand Drive".
    Other prints within include: "A Visit to the Gallery of Bones" in Paris, and "The... Read full description  

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  • North Carolina abolishing slavery...  Baseball...
    Item #633208
    THE CIRCULAR, Mount Tom, New York, Dec. 18, 1865  A weekly newspaper published by the Oneida community. Most of the content has religious or literary overtones, however the back page reports "North Carolina has ratified the Constitutional Amendment abolishing slavery." Also on this same page is information on the division of The Order of... Read full description  
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  • Grant's account of the closing events of the war...
    Item #666563
    THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1865  Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with a great account of the closing events of the war, headed: "OPERATIONS OF THE ARMY" "Abstract of General Grant's Official Report--The Last Days of the Rebellion--The Brilliant Campaigns of 1864-1865--The Operations Against Richmond, Atlanta and the Valley". Considerable detail.
    Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, minimal margin wear, good condition.
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  • Reconstruction reports in a Copperhead newspaper...
    Item #707636
    THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1865  One of the later dates of this once Copperhead newspaper (northern paper with pro-South leanings) that we have offered.
    Among the reports: "Progress of Reconstruction" "Restoration of South Carolina" "Jefferson Davis--The Kentucky Resolutions" "The Programme Of Ruin - The Position of the... Read full description  

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  • Much on the Battle of Monterrey, Mexico...
    Item #700991
    NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 29, 1865  The front page has first column heads: "MEXICO" "Vera Cruz Being Strongly Fortified by the French" "Accounts of the Battle of Monterrey" "Splendid Fighting of tghe Liberals Under Escobedo" with more on this.
    Included on the 2nd columns is a small map showing the town of Monterrey and vicinity.
    Eight pages, very nice condition.
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  • Discounted Harper's Weekly illustrated... 1866-1899...
    Item #691518
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, 1866-1899

    * Great for gift-giving at a highly discounted price
    * Wonderful way to introduce someone to the hobby
    * An 1800’s original with woodcut prints

    * A LIMIT of 5 issues per buyer


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  • Historic newspaper item #152974
    Item #152974
    FRANK LESLIE'S CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, NY 1866. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives containing mostly literary content plus a wealth of ads. This is a nice issue to have from this location and period in history. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date-but will have the format as shown. Sixteen pages 16"x11"
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    Item #153006
    NEW YORK WEEKLY MAGAZINE, New York, NY, 1866. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. Basically literary content with some ads as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Has 24 pages & measures about 10"x7".
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  • From North Carolina, just after the Civil War...
    Item #153122
    WILMINGTON JOURNAL, North Carolina, 1866  A nice newspaper of the day with a wealth of news and various advertisements.
    Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Some foxing throughout otherwise nice. Complete in four pages.
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  • Mostly religious content...
    Item #702033
    CHRISTIAN INQUIRER, New York, Jan. 4, 1866  As the title would suggest, this newspaper is filled mostly with religious content.
    Four pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, nice condition.
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  • Indian print...
    Item #566544
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, dated January 13, 1866 (print only)

    This is a single-page print entitled "Mounted Messengers Attacked by Indians on the Plains" by S. B. Enderton.

    This measures approximately 15.5 x 10.75 inches, and does contain a lite printing crease in the upper left area of the sky-line, otherwise is in nice condition and is very displayable.
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  • Marysville: gateway to the gold fields...
    Item #606615
    MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California, January 19, 1866 

    * 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... Read full description  
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  • Sentencing Mr. Edward Ketchum in the Court...
    Item #172956
    Harper's WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 20, 1866 Ftpg. shows the : 'Funeral of German Patriots at Comfort, Texas'. Inside fullpg: 'Winter' & 'Types of American Beauty' & 'Sentencing Mr. Edward Ketchum in the Court'
    Complete in 16 pages.

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  • Martha Grinder hanging execution...
    Item #617826
    CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, January 22, 1866 

    * Martha Grinder execution
    * "Pittsburgh Poisoner" "Borgia"
    *
    * Murderer using arsenic

    Page 3 has an article headed: "HANGING OF MRS. GRINDER IN PITTSBURGH" "A Most Fearful Scene !" "Execution of Mrs. Grinder" (see)
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  • Steamer Miami explosion...
    Item #603810
    WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, January 31, 1866

    * Steamer Miami
    * Arkansas River


    Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Steamboat Explosion" See image for text here.
    Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.
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  • Franklin, Pennsylvania fire disaster...
    Item #617831
    CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, February 2, 1866 

    * Franklin, Pennsylvania
    * Venango County
    * Fire disaster


    The front page has an article headed: "The Great Fire at Franklin, Pennsylvania" "Great Fire In Franklin" (see)
    Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large issue measuring 32 x 23 inches, minor margin wear,... Read full description  
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  • A trip from the Missouri to the Pacific...
    Item #675692
    NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 3, 1866  The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
    This issue has one on page 5, which was part of a larger series: "FROM THE MISSOURI TO THE PACIFIC"... Read full description  
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  • Steamer W. R. Carter disaster...
    Item #603814
    WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, February 6, 1866

    * Steamer W. R. Carter
    * Mississippi River
    * Vicksburg MS


    Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Lives lost on the Steamer Carter" See image for very brief text here.
    Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.
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  • John W. Hughes execution...
    Item #617884
    CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, February 10, 1866 

    * John W. Hughes execution
    * Murder of Miss Tamzen Parsons


    Page 3 has an article headed: "RETRIBUTION" "The Panalty of Crime!" "The Last Hours and Execution of John W. Hughes" "The Murderer of Tamzen Parsons" "Scenes In The Jail" "THE EXECUTION" and more with illustration of Hughes. (see) Lengthy text... Read full description  
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  • The famous negro pianist - Blind Tom... Academy of Music print...
    Item #172962
    Harper's WEEKLY, New York, February 10, 1866  This issue contains many displayable prints, which include: Full front page: 'The Princess of Wales with the Infant Prince Albert Victor'. Full page: 'The Grand Charity Ball at the Academy of Music, N.Y.' & fullpg: 'Leaving the Matinee'. Full page: 'The Great Skating Rink at... Read full description  
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  • In honor of Lincoln's first birthday since his assassination...
    Item #691626
    NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 13, 1866 

    * President Abraham Lincoln
    * 1st birthday since assassination
    * George Bancroft memorial oration


    The top of the front page has column heads: "LINCOLN" "The Martyr President" "Oration By George Bancroft" "The Flags on the Public Buildings at Half Mast" and more, with very lengthy... Read full description  
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  • Josh Billings on Billiards...
    Item #603818
    WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, February 15, 1866

    * Josh Billings
    * Billiards - pool


    The front page has a small one column heading: "Billiards" See image for text here signed in type: Josh Billings
    Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
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  • Valentine's Day...   Scenes of Colorado...
    Item #656918
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 17, 1866  The entire front page has two prints: "Central City, Colorado" which is a town view; and "A Gambling Scene in Denver City, Colorado". Inside is a large print of "George Bancroft"; a full page of the: "Grand Reception Given by the 7th Regiment at the Academy of Music, New York"; a print of: "The Late Rev.... Read full description  
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  • Valentine's Day...   Scenes of Colorado...
    Item #172964
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 17, 1866  The entire front page has two prints: "Central City, Colorado" which is a town view; and "A Gambling Scene in Denver City, Colorado". Inside is a large print of "George Bancroft"; a full page of the: "Grand Reception Given by the 7th Regiment at the Academy of Music, New York"; a print of: "The Late Rev.... Read full description  
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  • William H. Seward speech...
    Item #617888
    CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, February 23, 1866 

    * William H. Seward speech
    * Restoration of the Union
    * Cooper Institute, New York


    The front page has a speech by William H. Seward headed: "SEWARD" "Speech At Cooper Institute". speech takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
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  • Steamer W. R. Carter disaster...
    Item #617886
    CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, February 24, 1866 

    * Steamer W. R. Carter
    * Boiler explosion disaster
    * Vicksburg, Mississippi


    The back page has an article headed: "THE CARTER DISASTER" "Graphic Description of the Affair" "Terrible Scene After the Explosion" (see)
    Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large issue... Read full description  
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  • Horace Greeley described...
    Item #603825
    WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, February 28, 1866

    * Horace Greeley
    * New York Tribune


    The front has a small one column heading: "Horace Greeley and the Tribune" See images for text here.
    Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.
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  • An uncommon 1866 newspaper with a focus on phrenology...
    Item #688360
    BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER & ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, Jan., Feb. & March, 1866 

    * Uncommon mid-19th century title
    * Astrology - Horoscope


    A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future as well as astrology and phrenology. The "science" of... Read full description  
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  • A newspaper for children...
    Item #702154
    THE YOUNG REAPER, Philadelphia, March 1, 1866  This is one of several newspapers for children that were common in the post-Civil War years.
    Four pages, a graphic masthead, good condition.
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  • A trip from the Missouri to the Pacific...
    Item #675691
    NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 3, 1866  The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
    This issue has one on page 5, which was part of a larger series: "FROM THE MISSOURI TO THE PACIFIC"... Read full description  
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  • Ezra Cornell...
    Item #172968
    HARPER's WEEKLY, New York, Mar. 3, 1866 Fullpg: 'The Mississippi Mission Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church' includes many blacks. Doublepage centerfold: 'The Iron-clad Fleet of England' includes 30 prints. Fullpg. Parade of the 90th N.Y. Vols . in Brooklyn. Two bkpg. cartoons.
    Complete in 16 pages.
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    Item #151609
    THE NEW-YORK TIMES, Mar. 4, 1866 Under "Amusements" on pg. 7 has a listing for the "Winter Garden" presenting "Edwin Booth in his great role of Armand Jean Du Plessius, Cardinal Duke De Richelieu in Sir Bulwer Lytton's play of Richelieu" and in a Special "Grand Hamlet Matinee": "Mr. Edwin Booth...in his grand role of Hamlet." Occasional light foxing, mostly in the margins.
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  • Steamer Lockwood disaster...
    Item #603826
    WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, March 5, 1866

    * Steamer Lockwood
    * Mississippi River
    * Memphis Tn Tennessee


    Page 3 has a small one column heading: "Reported Steamboat Disaster". See image for very brief text.
    Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.
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  • Fire Works in City Hall Park...   "Caught Napping by A.H. Burr...
    Item #172970
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 10, 1866 Front full pg. illus. of the "Display of Fire Works in City Hall Park on Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1866." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "John William Draper." 1/2 pg. illus. of "President Johnson Addressing His Fellow Citizens at Washington, February 22, 1866." Full pg.... Read full description  
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  • Theatre ad for Edwin Booth...
    Item #153700
    NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 15, 1866  On pg. 3 in the Amusements section is a listing for a performance of Richelieu at the Winter Garden theatre starring Edwin Booth in the lead role. Also mention that Booth will perform in a Grand Hamlet Matinee at a future date.
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  • Jerusalem from the Golden Gate...
    Item #172972
    HARPER'S WEEKLY March 17, 1866 Front full pg. illus. of "Snuffing the Candle for Grandpa." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Railroad Bridge Across the Hudson River at Albany, New York." Ten small illus. pertaining to "Jerusalem from the Golden Gate, Showing the Temple Area in the Fore Ground, with the Mosques and Minarets in the Holy Place." Four... Read full description  
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  • Pike's Opera House fire disaster...
    Item #603829
    WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, March 23, 1866

    * Pike's Opera House fire
    * Cincinnati Ohio


    Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Additional Particulars of the Cincinnati Fire. Loss Two Millions" See image for brief text here.
    Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.
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  • Union Square, New York... Pension Office in the New York Custom House...
    Item #172974
    HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 24, 1866 Front 1/4 pg. illus. of "The Late Colonel Theodore S. Bowers, General Grant's Adjutant General." Also a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Paying United States Pensioners at the Pension Office in the New York Custom House." Inside: 2/3 pg. illus. of "Charles Sumner." Dblpgctrfld. of "Queen... Read full description  
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  • A newspaper predicting the future...
    Item #684750
    BROUGHTON'S MONTHLY PLANET READER AND ASTROLOGICAL JOURNAL, Philadelphia, April, May, June, 1866 

    * Uncommon publication
    * Astrology - Horoscope


    A fascinating and very unusual newspaper of small-size themed on predicting what would happen in the future--great to read in hindsight.
    Among the articles: "Professor Owen on Astrology,... Read full description  
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  • Civil War officially over....
    Item #596303
    NEW YORK DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, April 7, 1866 

    * Uncommon title
    * Civil War officially ends


    The front page has nearly a column headed: "Death of Gen. J. H. Morgan" and also: "PEACE! PEACE! Martial Law Abolished! The Habeas Corpus Restored". This was a white supremacist newspaper from during & just after the Civil War, proclaiming by its publishers:... Read full description  
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  • Civil Rights Act of 1866...
    Item #600082
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1866

    * Civil Rights Act of 1866
    * Senate overrides president's veto


    The front page has one column headlines that include: "WASHINGTON NEWS", "Passage of the Civil Rights Bill in the Senate", "Thirty-three Republicans Vote for the Bill" and more (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the U.S. Senate overriding ... Read full description  
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  • The Fenian conspiracy... Hon. Thaddeus Stevens
    Item #172978
    HARPER'S WEEKLY April 7, 1866 Front 1/2 pg. illus. of "Richmond Bridgewell, Dublin, from which HeadCentre Stephens Escaped." Also a 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Fenian Conspiracy in Ireland-Marching Prisoners into the County Prison at Cork." Inside is a 1/4 pg. illus. of "Hon. Thaddeus Stevens." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Canadian Volunteers After... Read full description  
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  • The Civil Rights Bill is "the law of the land"...
    Item #686774
    THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1866 

    * Civil Rights Bill becomes law
    * Post Civil War - slavery


    The top of the back page has one column headings: "THE CAPITAL" "The Civil Rights Bill the Law of the Land" "Its Passage In The House" "Vote 122 To 41" Unfortunately there is a printing flaw that affects the mentioned headings only.... Read full description  

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  • Dearing family massacre....
    Item #600315
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1866

    * The Dearing family murders (1st report)
    * Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    * Antoine Probst


    Page 5 has one column headings: "Terrible Crime In Philadelphia" "Seven Persons Murdered In One House" "A Laborer Kills his Employer and his Whole Family..." See image for text here.
    Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
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  • Dearing family massacre...
    Item #617862
    CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, April 12, 1866 

    * The Dearing family murders (1st report)
    * Philadelphia Pennsylvania
    * Antoine Probst


    The front page has a brief article headed: "Horrible Murder in Philadelphia" "A Family of Seven Persons Butchered" (see)
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