Historic Newspapers: Issues for under $50
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Item #707184THE DAILY BEE, Sacramento, California, Feb. 5, 1874
* Capital of California
This is one of the more successful and long-running newspapers on the West Coast, having begun in 1857 and still publishing today.
Typical news & ads of the day, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition. -
Item #602390EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, February 6, 1874
* Terre Haute, Indiana ghost
* Carbondale, Illinois negro lynching
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "LYNCH LAW" "Hanging, by a Mob, of a Negro Murderer at Carbondale..." See image for... Read full description -
Item #707186THE DAILY BEE, Sacramento, California, Feb. 6, 1874 This is one of the more successful and long-running newspapers on the West Coast, having begun in 1857 and still publishing today.
Typical news & ads of the day, many of which are illustrated.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few very discrete archival mends inside, great condition. -
Item #668903THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 7, 1874
* Women and the Temperance movement
* Woman's Christian Temperance Union
* Anti-alcohol crusade in Ohio
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "THE DEMON ALCOHOL" "Ohio Ladies Battling with Intoxicating Beverages" "New Victories Reported" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition. -
Item #721168THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 12, 1874
* Chang and Eng Bunker autopsy
* re. Siamese Twins death - embalming
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "CHANG AND ENG" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.
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Item #691799NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 12, 1874 The front page includes: "Indian Hostilities" "A Lieutenant & a Corporal Murdered--An Acting Agent Shot--The Bodies Mutilated--Other Hostile Demonstrations" being a report from Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory. Also: "Further Particulars of the Recent Murders".
Page 3 has one-third of a column headed: "The... Read full description -
Item #691798NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 14, 1874 The front page begins with 1 1/2 columns on: "CONGRESS" "The Modocs and Oregon Settlers" and also on the front page a full column on: "THE INDIAN TROUBLE" with subheads: "Opinion in the Interior Department--Spotted Tail's Complains--Why He Is Off His Reservation--The Trouble With the Sioux--The Wood Party Not... Read full description -
Item #173800HARPER'S WEEKLY February 14, 1874 Front 2/3 pg. illus. pertaining to the lives of the rich and the poor. Inside is the full pg. Nast illus. of "Parepa Rosa." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. Robert E. Withers, of Virginia" and "The Hon. Robert Brown Elliot, of South Carolina." 1/2 pg illus. of "Concert for the Inmates of the Charity Hospital,... Read full description -
Item #602644EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, February 16, 1874
* Quincy, Illinois bank robbery
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Quincy, Ill." "The Heavy Quincy, Ill., Bank Robbery--Over a Quarter Million Dollars Stolen" See image for brief text here.
Complete in 8 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice. -
Item #668901THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 16, 1874
* Great Sioux War of 1876 prediction ?
* Native Americans - Indians
The top of page 10 has one column headings: "THE INDIAN QUESTION" "Will There Be a General War with the Savage Tribes ?" "Ravages In The Red River Region" and more. (see) Text takes over 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition. -
Item #691741NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1874 The front page has: "A Victory For Women - The Supreme Court of Massachusetts Declare Them Eligible For Election to the School Board" with much detail.
Page 3 has: "The Indians - Recapitulation Of Recent Reported Outrages" noting near the beginning: "...that there will be a severe struggle between the Indians and... Read full description -
Item #691398INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL, Indiana, Feb. 21, 1874
* Women and the Temperance movement
* Woman's Christian Temperance Union
* Anti-alcohol crusade in Ohio
The top of the front page has a great & very lengthy report concerning the Woman's Crusade against alcohol in Ohio, a notable event with much web coverage: "The Conquering Crusade - Women... Read full description -
Item #173802HARPER'S WEEKLY, February 21, 1874 Full ftpg: "The Foster Mother" shows a young girl caring for new born chicks. Nice fullpg. with 11 vignettes of: "Scenes in the Life of a Wrecker" & nice fullpg: "Running the rapids of New River, Va." Halfpg: "Pickerel Fishing thru the Ice" and "A Deer Camp in the Michigan Woods"
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Item #691797NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1874 Page 3 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with: "CHARLES DICKENS" "Further Extracts From Mr. Forster's Biography" containing a wealth of interesting content on this notable writer.
Eight pages, four binding holes near the spine affect about 7 words in the Dickens article, otherwise nice condition.
Background: John... Read full description -
Item #602637EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, February 23, 1874
* Watsonville, California duel
* Women's temperance crusade
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Terrible Tragedy" "A Duel Fought With only Two Feet Between the Opponents--Both of the Duelists Killed" See... Read full description -
Item #691796NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 24, 1874
* North Carolina resistance
* Lowry War - Pembroke
* Steve Lowry killed
The front page has a brief yet notable article on the Lowry War in North Carolina: "The Last of the Robeson County (N.C.) Outlaws Killed", noting in part: "...Steve Lowery, the last survivor of the notorious band of Robeson... Read full description -
Item #605288NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1874 Page 2 has: "A Woman Suffrage" "the Arrest of the Rochester Inspectors for Accepting Miss Anthony's Vote--Gen. Butler's Opinion" which concerns Susan B. Anthony voting at a Rochester election. It includes an encouraging note signed by General Benjamin Butler (see). Page 5 has: "The Temperance Meet5ing at Harry... Read full description -
Item #605634THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1874 The front page has over two columns taken up with: "The Temperance Cause" with various subheads. Reports on the temperance movement are noted from New York, Columbus, Ohio; Camden, New Jersey; and Pittsburgh.
Eight pages, lightly toned, mostly loose at the spine, good condition. Should be handled carefully. -
Item #605635NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1874 The front page includes: "California" "The Vasquez Band of Robbers Heard From--The Apaches" which begins: "The notorious Vasquez & his gang of outlaws have again been heard from..." concerning the robbery of a stagecoach (see).
Page 5 has: "The Temperance Crusade--Enthusiastic Meeting in Brooklyn Last... Read full description -
Item #691803NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1874
* Tiburcio Vasquez
* Los Angeles outlaw
* Stage coach robbery
The front page includes: "California" "The Vasquez Band of Robbers Heard From--The Apaches" which begins: "The notorious Vasquez & his gang of outlaws have again been heard from..." concerning the robbery of a stagecoach.
Page 5 has: "The... Read full description -
Item #606290NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1874
* Victoria Woodhull
* Tennessee Celeste Claflin
The back page has: "The Woodhull & Claflin Case" "The Challis Libel Suit Commenced--Two Jurors Obtained" takes close to have a column & begins: "The long-ending trial of Victoria C. Woodhull, Tennie C. Claflin, and Col. James H. Blood, charged with libeling... Read full description -
Item #648973NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1874
* Victoria Woodhull
* Tennessee Celeste Claflin
The back page has: "The Woodhull & Claflin Case" "The Challis Libel Suit Commenced--Two Jurors Obtained" takes close to have a column & begins: "The long-ending trial of Victoria C. Woodhull, Tennie C. Claflin, and Col. James H. Blood, charged with libeling... Read full description -
Item #202361SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 7, 1874 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations/prints of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Hudson River bridge at Albany New York, Sink, Fish Grappling Spear, Saw Gummer, Electric and Vapor Chair, and much more. These illustrations also have accompanying text. -
Item #614573NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1874 Page 2 has a report headed: "The Challis-Woodhull Libel" "Seventh Day of the Trial--Argument for the Defense--Address of Mr. Brooke" which is concerning the libel trial based on an article on her newspaper (see the web for more).
This is the famed Victoria Woodhull, who along with Tennie Claflin... Read full description -
Item #691793NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1874
* Victoria Woodhull
* Tennessee Celeste Claflin
Page 2 has a report headed: "The Challis-Woodhull Libel" "Seventh Day of the Trial--Argument for the Defense--Address of Mr. Brooke" which is concerning the libel trial based on an article on her newspaper.
This is the famed Victoria Woodhull, who... Read full description -
Item #173808HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 14, 1874 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'Colored Rule in a Reconstructed State'. Nice fullpg; 'Woman's Crusade Against Intemperance'. Qtrpg "The Hon. James W. Husted". A small inset of "The Late Baron Rothschild" with an accompanying article. Halfpg "The Licensed Vendor -- Lent"; 3/4 pg "aking in Live Stock for the Ashantee Expedition... Read full description -
Item #648308NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1874
* The Younger Brothers gang
* Shootout with lawmen
Page 5 has a small, one column heading: "Desperate Conflict Between Detectives And Robbers" See the photo for text on a shootout between the Youngers and lawmen in which John Younger was killed. Rare to find articles regarding this infamous outlaw gang.
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Item #693009NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1874
* California outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez
Page 4 has over half a column taken up with: "California Bandits" "Two Men Capture A Regular Station, Receive & Plunder the Stage, and Corral the Passengers".
The article begins: "... gives the subjoined account of the recent robbery of a stage by the... Read full description -
Item #173810HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 21, 1874 Great fullpg. Frenzeny & Tavernier illus: 'An Oasis Along the Track'. Halfpg: 'The Temperance Crusade in New York' fullpg: 'Sketches in Rag Pickers' Row' halfpg: 'Sport on the Plains' shows men shooting buffalo, & 'A Mormon Family Driving to Conference Meeting'
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Item #602651EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, March 26, 1874
* Tow-Boat Crescent City explosion
* Memphis TN Tennessee
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "The Steamboat Explosion" "Particulars of the Loss of the Crescent City"
Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, otherwise in very nice condition. -
Item #173812HARPER'S WEEKLY, Mar. 28, 1874 Full ftpg. illus. of: 'Charles Sumner' who recently died. Nice fullpg. with 2 prints & some text: 'The Texas Cattle Trade--Guarding the Herd' & 'Calling the Night Guard'. Fullpg. Nast political cartoon: 'Between Two Evils'. Fullpg "What's the Matter? -- A Temperance Lesson".
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Item #202359SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 28, 1874 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: WOODEN BARREL MAKING MACHINE - CAR COUPLING - RAILROAD LANTERN & more, including related text. -
Item #668988THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 29, 1874
* Empire Coal Mine fire - Pennsylvaia
* Wilkes-Barre, Wyoming Valley
The top of the back page has one column headings: "A BLAZING COAL MINE" "The Empire Mine in Pennsylvania on Fire" "Exciting Scenes a the Seat of the Conflagration" and more. (see) Text takes up over a full column.
Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #668989THE NEW YORK HERALD, March 30, 1874
* David Livingstone death
* African explorer's last days told
The top of the page 7 has one column headings: "LIVINGSTONE" "Herald Special Report from London" "Deathbed Scenes in the Interior of Africa" "How the Great Explorer Sickened and Expired" and more. (see) Text takes up almost 1 1/2 columns.
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Item #173814HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 4, 1874 Ftpg: 'Body of Charles Sumner Lying in State in the Rotunda of the Capitol' plus more illus. re. Sumner's funeral inside. Halfpg: 'Coursing--the Slip'. Illus. of: 'Victor Hugo with several vignettes re. his work. The Supplement has: 'Sketches in the Far West--Curing Hides & Bones' & 'Sugar Making in Texas' & 'Arkansas Pilgrims' & more.
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Item #609855SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAN, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, April 9, 1874
* Rare Old West title
A very early newspaper from this city at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. Various news of the day with a wealth of ads as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, great condition. -
Item #693032NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1874 The front page has: "A Highway Robbery In Texas--Passengers of a Stage-Coach Robbed" which is a classic report from the Old West.
Page 4 has an interesting article: "Ten Hours, or Eight?" which is a detailed report--taking over half a column--on the debate as to whether a work day should be 8 or 10 hours.
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Item #714477THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 10, 1874
* Bloody Benders - serial killers
* John Bender arrested ?
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... Read full description -
Item #173816HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 11, 1874 Dblpgctrfld: 'The Naval Review at Key West--Torpedo Practice'. 3/4 pg: 'Driven from their Homes--Flying from an Indian Raid'. Fullpg: 'Sketches in the Far West' shows a view of Ophir City, Utah, and a stagecoach. Ftpg "The Cradle of Liberty in Danger" by Nast; Halfpg "Settler's Cabin on the Side of Bald Mountain" and Thirdpg... Read full description -
Item #693031NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1874 The front page has: "The Indians' "The Situation at Red Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies--Insolence of the Savages" which is an interesting report datelined from Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory.
Also on the front page is: "Triple 'Execution" "Three Indians Hanged at Fort Smith, Arkansas" about which much can... Read full description -
Item #604415NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 14, 1874
* The Boat Race
* Oxford vs. Cambridge Universities
* Rowing - River Thames
This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "THE ENGLISH BOAT RACE" "How Oxford Failed To Win" and more. Lengthy text with lineup.
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Item #724093THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 17, 1874
* Brooks-Baxter War
* Little Rock, Arkansas
* Republican Party factions
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "BROOKS' COUP D'TAT" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up almost 1 1/2 columns.
Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.
background: The Brooks–Baxter War of 1874 in Little Rock, Arkansas... Read full description -
Item #670160THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 23, 1874
* President Ulysses S. Grant signed in type
* Veto message on Monetary Legislation
Page 5 has one column headings that include: "VETO" "The President Saves the Credit of the Country" "The Inflation Bill Returned to the Senate Unsigned" "Message Of The Chief Magistrate" and more. This is followed by... Read full description -
Item #670011THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 24, 1874
* The Great Mississippi Flood of 1874
* Lower Mississippi Valley - Louisiana
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "THE MISSISSIPPI FLOOD" "Piteous Appeals of the Suffering People for Aid" "Hundreds Of Families Destitute" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 12 pages, nice... Read full description -
Item #173820HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 25, 1874 Halfpg; 'The Slave Ship--Sighting an English Cruiser' 'Western Sketches--Arkansas Pilgrims in Camp' 'A Freshet in the Red River, Texas' Full ftpg. Th. Nast. "The Grand Occasion of the Century". Fullpg "Rags for Our Working-Men -- Specie for the Foreigners". Dblpgctrfld "The Carnival in the Bavarian Alps".
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Item #605077EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, April 30, 1874
* Civil Rights in Tennessee
* Trinidad, Colorado
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Civil Rights in Tennessee" "The Colored People of Tennessee in Favor of the Bill..."
Page 2 has: "Discovery of a Remarkable Cave Near... Read full description -
Item #693014NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1874
* Lowry War
The bottom of page 2 has: "The Lower Gang" with the report noting in part: "...gives the following account of the murderous doings of another of the Lower gang: 'Bryan Oxendine shot his wife...under the following circumstances:..." with much more.
The Lowry War was a conflict in Robeson County, North Carolina, from... Read full description -
Item #603083EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, April 25, 1874
* Ghost - spectre - apparition
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Page 2 has one column headings: "A Ghost Laid" "How A Sensible Youth Encountered His Mother's Spirit". See images for text.
Complete in 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, otherwise in very nice condition. -
Item #707108THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 7, 1874
* Brooks-Baxter War
* Little Rock, Arkansas
* Republican Party factions
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "THE ARKANSAS ANARCHY" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up almost 2 full columns.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition. -
Item #706029NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1874
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Brigham Young's granddaughter
* Marriage to Charles Wilson
Page 6 begins with: "Wedding In Salt Lake" "Marriage of a Granddaughter Of Brigham Young" followed by all the details.
The front page has: "Death Of A Victim of the Younger Brothers" which begins: "Capt. Lewis J. Lull,... Read full description
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