Historic Newspapers: Issues for under $50

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 15, 1907

* Abraham "Abe" Ruef bribery case
* Corrupt political boss & lawyer
* San Francisco, California mayor

The front page has a nice banner headline: "ABE RUEF PLEADS GUILTY" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp"... Read full description  

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 20, 1907

* Superman wins the Brooklyn Handicap
* Thoroughbred horse racing - race
* Gravesend Race Track

The front page has two column headline: "SUPERMAN WINS BROOKLYN HANDICAP" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 25, 1907   There is a front page illustration, "Helping Hughes" by W. A. Rogers. Included in this issue is an article on "The Murder Charge at a Labor  Union's Door." There are photos of "The Principals and the Scene of a Momentous Trial"; a double page photo... Read full description  

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 30, 1907

* Memorial Day holiday headline
* United States Armed Forces

The front page has a nice banner headline: "A NATION MOURNS FOR HER DEAD'" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues... Read full description  

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 8, 1907  The front cover has "The One-Thousand-Foot Four-Track Arch Bridge of the Connecting Railway which Will Span the East River, New York" with an accompanying article. This the railway bridge at Hell's Gate. Inside the issue is: "The Two Cruising Motor Boats Entered in... Read full description  

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 11, 1907

* Albert Horsley (Harry Orchard)
* Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg
* Assassination - murder trial

The front page has a six column headline: "W. D. HAYWOOD ON STAND TESTIFYING FOR HIMSELF" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood... Read full description  

BISBEE EVENING MINER, Arizona (Territory), June 18, 1907

* Rare publication

A territorial newspaper from just above the border with Mexico, as Arizona did not join the Union until 1912.
Inside pages have much reporting on local & Arizona-wide events.
Complete in 8 pages, major margin wear with small tears, loose... Read full description  

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 22, 1907  The full front page is an interesting print: "Double-Deck Streets - A Relief for Traffic Congestion" with an accompanying article inside. Also within: "The Government Trials for the New U. S. Submarine 'Octopus'" "The Wellman Polar Airship Expedition"... Read full description  

CLEVELAND LEADER, June 29, 1907 Pg. 6 has a brief summary of a game played between Washington & N.Y. mentioning that "...Rickey was unable to hold the visitors on bases, thirteen stolen bases being recorded for Washington." Includes the box score. Time will prove that he was better working in the front office. Some chipping at the spine,... Read full description  

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1907

* 1907 French Grand Prix
* Automobile motor race
* Racecar driver Felice Nazzaro
* Dieppe, Northern France

The front page has a four column headline: "AN ITALIAN WON THE GRAND PRIX AUTOMOBILE RACE" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1907  There is a front page illustration, "Keeping The Peace" by W. A. Rogers. There are photos of "A Democratic Presidential Possibility--Judson Harmon of Ohio"; "Orchard and Haywood Face to Face"; "Anarchists Brought to Judgment" and "Breaking Ground for New... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1907  There is a front page illustration, "Waking Up At Oyster Bay" by W. A. Rogers. There is a photo and article of "A Democratic Presidential Possibility--Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota" by William Inglis. There is an article of "Mark Twain in England" by Sydney Brooks and... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 27, 1907   There is a front page illustration, "An Unnatural Fakir Story" by W. A. Rogers. There is a illustration and article of "England's Ovation to Mark Twain" by Sydney Brooks. There is a illustration of "Mark Twain Chatting With King Edward at the Garden... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 3, 1907  There is a front page illustration, "Date of Sailing Postponed" by W. A. Rogers. There are photos of "A Tragedy of Peace"; "A Midsummer Day's Dream"; "The Martyrdom of an... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 17, 1907  There is a front page illustration, "The Peace Conference in Session" by W. A. Rogers. There is an article and photos of "The Menace of a Coal Shortage" by George H. Cushing. The illustration of "At Least That Long!" by W. T. Smedley is included as well as photos of... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1907  There is a front page photo, "Pax Victrix." There is an article of "The Spectre of Revolt in India" by Saint Nihal Sing with photos. There are more photos of "A Governor's Vacation--With Mr. Hughes in the North Woods"; "The Riots in... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1907   There is a front page illustration, "Surf Fishing" by H. S. Watson. There are photos of "The 'Dreadnoughts's' Message to the World--'Nine Bull's-Eyes in Twelve Shots' " and "The Strange Adventures of a Brooklyn... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1907  There is a front page illustration, " 'This Anti-Railroad Agitation is Simply Making Me!' " by W. A. Rogers. There are two illustrations, one of "An Accident on the Belt-Line" by Arthur... Read full description  

THE COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL CHRONICLE, New York, Oct. 19, 1907 (STREET RAILWAY SECTION)  A 112 page publication filled with railway maps, ads, schedules and notices, providing a great snapshot of the transportation infrastructure of the northeast corridor of the United States. Transportation maps include those from... Read full description  

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 1, 1907

* The Bank Panic of 1907
* Stock Market - Wall Street decline

The front page has a nice banner headline: "CALIFORNIA BANKS DOING BUSINESS" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
... Read full description  

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 8, 1907

* RMS Lusitania steamship
* Sets ocean liner speed record

The front page has a two column heading: "LUSITANIA IS QUEEN OF THE SEAS", which tells of her setting a new speed record for crossing the Atlantic. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition considering it is from the... Read full description  

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PILLAR OF FIRE, Denver, Colorado, Nov. 20, 1907  A small size, religiously-themed newspaper published by the Pentecostal Union.
Sixteen pages, 9 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches printed on high-quality paper, 2 binding stab slits near the spine deter little, good condition.

LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 5, 1907  The front cover is a very nice color print: "After The Hunt" which is suitable for display showing a woman holding a shotgun with one hand and raising a turkey in the other.  The inside ftpg. is a photo of: "Most Picturesque Figure in the American Navy...",... Read full description  

THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, PA, December 14, 1907.  A great issue for framing and displaying!