Historic Newspapers: Reconstruction (1865-1877)
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Item #173962HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 4, 1875 Front full pg. illus. of "The Postmaster's Daughter-Sketch at a Western Flag Station." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "That Irredeemable Rag Baby." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "General William Farrar Smith, Police Commissioner" and "Hon. John C. New." 1/2 pg. illus. showing many... Read full description -
Item #554346HARPER'S WEEKLY dated September 4, 1875. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "That Irredeemable Rag Baby" with caption "This is a nice position for a 'Hard-Money' Bachelor to be placed in."
The print size is approximately 15.75 x 11... Read full description -
Item #601122THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 6, 1875
* Emory S. Foster
* John N. Edwards
* Newspaper editors duel
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has small one column headings: "Duel" "Between Two Editors". See image for text.
Complete, a little spine... Read full description -
Item #609494ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, September 6, 1875
* Leavenworth, Indiana
* KKK - Ku Klux Klan
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "'INDIANA KU-KLUX" "The Crawford County Klan and the Infamous and Cruel Outrages it Perpetrates "Men and Women... Read full description -
Item #599328THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, September 9, 1875
* Clinton, Mississippi
* Political rally - riot - massacre
The front page has one column headings: "Reign Of Terror In Mississippi", "Turbulent Condition of the State--A Sheriff Driven from His County-Unauthorized Armed Bands" and more. Coverage... Read full description -
Item #662137THE INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL, September 9, 1875
* P.T. Phineas Barnum ad
Page 5 has a nice & somewhat large illustrated advertisement for: "The Only Hippodrome in America Any Ten Shows On This Continent! "P.T. BARNUM'S Great Roman Hippodrome" with further details. The ad includes a large illustration of P. T. Barnum (see).
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Item #173964HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 11, 1875 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "The Tables Turned" includes Boss Tweed., & yet another Nast cartoon re. Tweed inside. Two pages of prints of: "The Falls of Niagara". Small text-only item on pg. 746 headed: "From the Noted Scout "Buffalo Bill" wherein he endorses a patent... Read full description -
Item #668573THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 12, 1875
* Michelangelo biography - celebration
* Italian sculptor, painter, architect & poet
Page 9(5) has an article headed: "MICHAEL ANGELO" "Quadro-Centennial of the Great Genius" "The Painter, Patriot And Poet" "A Grand Life, but Full of Checks and Sorrows" and more. (see)... Read full description -
Item #601063THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 13, 1875
* Steam Barge Equinox sinking disaster
* Au Sable Point, Michigan - Lake Michigan
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Terrible Disaster" "Twenty-Five Lives Lost"... Read full description -
Item #608299ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, September 14, 1875
* Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
* Charleston MS political race war
* Philadelphia International Cricket Tournament 1875
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "SCIENCE AND MUSCLE"... Read full description -
Item #652873MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Tennessee, Sept. 17, 1875 The top of a ftpg. middle column has heads: "THE INDIANS" "Progress f the Work o the Commissioners at Red Cloud Agency--Reward for Gallant Service" "A Cheyenne Wants a Dead Commissioner--The Threat Creates Considerable Excitement". The text takes nearly an entire... Read full description -
Item #173966HARPER'S WEEKLY, September 18, 1875. Front full pg. illus. of "A Temperance Lesson." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Map of Turkey in Europe and Asia Minor." Full pg. illus. of "Fugitives from Constantinople." Two full pg. illus. of "Washed Out by the Floods - An Incident of Cabin Life in the West" and "Native... Read full description -
Item #601065THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 21, 1875
* Charlie Ross kidnapping case
* William Westervelt found guilty?
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Verdict In The Charley Ross Case" "Westervelt Guilty--An Affecting Scene... Read full description -
Item #602763THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 23, 1875
* Velasco, TX
* Indianola, Texas hurricane
* Ghost town
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Velasco, Texas, Entirely Swept Away--No Lives Lost" "The Destruction Of... Read full description -
Item #173968HARPER'S WEEKLY, September 25, 1875. Full front pg. illus. of "The Song of the Kettle - An Evening Reverie." Inside is a 1/4 pg. portrait of "President William C. Ralston, of the Bank of California." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Ralston's Death - Scene of the Drowning." Full pg. containing five illus. pertaining to "The New... Read full description -
Item #601137THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 25, 1875
* Bellefontaine, Ohio lynching
* P.T. Phineas Barnum ad
The front page has one column headings that include: "The Hellish Crime Near Bellefontaine" "Horrible Confession of the Miscreant's Wife" "Schell Dragged from the Jail and Lynched" See image for... Read full description -
Item #610250ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, September 29, 1875
* Edwin Booth injured
* Cos Cob, Connecticut
* Indianola, Matagorda Bay hurricane
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Edwin Booth's Condition" "His Left Arm Hanging Lifeless by His Side..." See... Read full description -
Item #152632SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from New York and dated: October 2, 1875. This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being... Read full description -
Item #173970HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 2, 1875 Full ftpg. cartoon themed on inflation shows Uncle Sam. Fullpg. pictorial: 'Manitou Springs and Vicinity, Colorado'. Fullpg: 'The Newsboys' Excursion'. Fullpg. suppl. pictorial of trout fishing.
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Item #646763ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Oct. 2, 1875 Page 3 has most of a column taken up with: "Were They The James Boys? "Two Men Stop a Texas Express Wagon & Rob It of a Large Amount of Money". The article is very detailed and is a terrific account of a stage coach robbery (see), but this robbery was apparently not the work... Read full description -
Item #173972HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 9, 1875 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon. Nice fullpg. of 6 illus. on 'The Lightning Postal Train from N.Y. to Chicago' Halfpg: 'The Homeopathic Hospital on Ward's Island'. Nice fullpg: 'India Rubber Trees in the Forest' 3/4 pg: 'Sketches of Life in India'
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Item #700988THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, Oct. 9, 1875 The full front page is a political cartoon with a baseball theme.
Page 4 is taken up with multiple prints of the: "Sixth Annual Fall Games of the New York Athletic Club at Mott Haven.,..". The back page has a print of: "Monticello, Virginia, the Home of Jefferson & of... Read full description -
Item #152023SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 16, 1875 This issue has front page illustration(s) of the: "BORING THE TRUNNION COIL OF AN EIGHTY-TUN GUN". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #173974HARPER'S WEEKLY, October 16, 1875. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Our Modern Mummy." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Pocketing the Missing Plank." Full pg. illus. of "Creedmoor - Match Between the Canadian and Amateur Rifle Teams, September 25, 1875." Dblpgctrfld. of "The Deserter." 2/3 pg. illus. of "An... Read full description -
Item #695590WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL, Weaverville, California, Oct. 16, 1875
* Rare old West publication
A rare issue from this town in Northwest California.
Weaverville is a historic California Gold Rush town. Located at the foot of the current Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, Weaverville was once home to approximately 2,000 Chinese gold... Read full description -
Item #604975WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, October 18, 1875
* Newton-Jenney Party
* Black Hills expedition
* Gold discoveries
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has a small one column heading: "The Black Hills Expedition". See image for text.
Larger than normal issue measures 26... Read full description -
Item #173976HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 23, 1875 Full ftpg: 'A Dunker Funeral'. Three-quarter pg: 'Scraps of a River Trip'. Dblpgctrfld. by Nast is a political cartoon, showing Grant. Fullpg: 'Walrus Shooting with the Harpoon Gun'
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Item #608926ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 23, 1875
* HMS Pandora (USS Jeannette)
* Sir Allen Young - Arctic voyage
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "ARCTIC EXPLORATION" "Views of Dr. Hayes on the Results of the Pandora's Voyage"... Read full description -
Item #608927ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 24, 1875
* The Masque of Pandora
* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has a new poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow headed: "The Masque Of Pandora" "Mr. Longfellow's New Volume of Poems" (see)
Complete in... Read full description -
Item #604988WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 25, 1875
* Captain John Smith
* Pocahontas
This issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Captain John Smith and Pocahontas" See images for text here.
Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inches, complete in 4 pages,... Read full description -
Item #581653THE TRUE DEMOCRAT, Baltimore, October 26, 1875 Published by "The Young Men's Democratic Reform Committee" in support state & local reform candidates, especially the candidate for Mayor of Baltimore. Mostly political-related content. Front page has a political illustration. Tabloid-size, 4 pages, front page has some wear... Read full description -
Item #599114THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, October 27, 1875
* Stonewall Jackson statue
* Richmond, Virginia
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "JACKSON"... Read full description -
Item #717311NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 28, 1875 The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with considerable detail on what is known as the Virginia Great Fire of 1875, a quite notable event in the history of Virginia City.
Considered one of Nevada’s fastest growing cities in its day, Virginia City quickly became a pile of rubble after the October 26 fire... Read full description -
Item #173978HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 30, 1875 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon includes U.S. Grant, plus another fullpg. Nast cartoon inside. Illus. of; 'Rutherford B. Hayes, Gov. Elect of Ohio'. Most of the dblpgctrfld: 'The French Seaside--Bathing at Trouville'. Nice fullpg: 'The Sugar Harvest in Louisiana' "Sketches of Life in... Read full description -
Item #612401THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1875
* Actor Edwin Booth
* Othello & Richelieu
Page 11 has an advertisement for the Fifth Avenue Theatre title: "EDWIN BOOTH" in bold lettering for his performances in "Richelieu" and "Othello" (see) This ad measures 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 inches.
News of the day with other advertisements. Complete in 12... Read full description -
Item #700303THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, November 2, 1875 The entire front page is a graphic illustration: "THE GRAPHIC'S ADVICE TO THE INTELLIGENT VOTER." While dripping with sarcasm, the cartoon clearly expressed the early frustration regarding the potential impact of an uninformed electorate.
Other prints within: "Our Soldiers, Past And... Read full description -
Item #173980HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 6, 1875 Full ftpg. Nast: 'It Sounds Well!--Prologue Before the Farce' on the Democratic platform. Fullpg. by Nast includes a great print of the Republican elephant. Dblpgctrfld: 'The Revivalists in Brooklyn--Opening Service of Messrs. Moody & Sankey'. Halfpg: 'Exodus from the Black Hills'... Read full description -
Item #674678SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 6, 1875 An inside page is comprised of two large illustrations related to the making of steel. Quite displayable.
Also present is the front page illustration of the: "TAYLOR & CO'S STEAM CRANE" and inside illustrations and content related to: "The Psycho... Read full description -
Item #601107THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 9, 1875
* SS Pacific sinking disaster
* Kansas earthquake
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Loss Of The Pacific" "Fearful Marine Disaster" "More Than a Hundred Lives Supposed... Read full description -
Item #608851ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, November 9, 1875
* SS Pacific sinking disaster
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "FOUNDERED" "The Steamship Pacific Goes to the Bottom" "A Partial List of the Persons Lost" and more. See images... Read full description -
Item #604418THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 10, 1875
* City of Waco disaster
* Galveston, Texas
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "LOST IN THE GULF" "Unsuccessful Search for the Victims of the Waco Disaster" "Slight... Read full description -
Item #601672THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, Nov. 11, 1875 The full front page is a political cartoon: "The Only Effective Headlight". Inside has a half page of the: "Office of the Lycoming Insurance Company" in Muncy, Pennsylvania; "The Pittsburgh Steel Works" & "Centennial Odds & Ends" as well as a full page... Read full description -
Item #608853ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, November 12, 1875
* Early Wrestling
* Andre Christol
* William Miller
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Two Mighty Wrestlers" "The Wonderful Illustration of the Greco-Roman Science of Wrestling..."
Complete in 8 pages, a... Read full description -
Item #173982HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 13, 1875 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "The Elective System: or Master & Slave". Fullpg: "The Ocean Yacht Race" & fullpg: "The Revivalists in Brooklyn". Halfpg: "An Indian Agency--Distributing Rations"
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Item #709880RELIGIO PHILOSOPHICAL JOURNAL, Chicago, Nov. 13, 1875
* Spiritualism - Mediums
A quite uncommon title which, as noted in the decorative masthead, is "Devoted To Spiritual Philosophy". This interesting newspaper was begun in 1865 by an association of dozens of the leading spiritualists of the day. Its masthead is a graphic... Read full description -
Item #722823THE BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Nov. 17, 1875
* Ira D. Sankey & Dwight Lyman Moody
* Evangelist - Evangelism - sermons
Page 2 has a small one column headng: "Moody And Sankey"
(see images) This is on Dwight L. Moody, a notable American evangelist, and Ira D. Sankey, an American gospel singer and composer,... Read full description -
Item #699399THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, November 18, 1875
* Poet Edgar Allan Poe
* Memorial grave unveiling
* Baltimore, Maryland dedication
* Uncommon Southern publication
The first column of the front page under: "Maryland" with a Baltimore dateline has a brief report that begins with: "The monument of Edgar A. Poe was... Read full description -
Item #699954NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 18, 1875
* Women's suffrage meeting
Page 5 has: "The Ballot For Women" "American Woman Suffrage Association" "Opening of the 7th Annual Meeting--Addresses by Bishop Haven, Charles Bradlaugh, Mrs. Lucy Stone, and Others".
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Item #173984HARPER'S WEEKLY, November 20, 1875. Front full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Go West, Young Man." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Tammany Down Again - The 'Reform' Trap Smashed." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Hon. John Bigelow," "Stephen D. Van Schaick," "Frederick A. Schroeder," and "Henry... Read full description -
Item #689615ARIZONA CITIZEN, Tucson, Pima County, (Arizona Territory), Nov. 21, 1875
* Very rare publication
A very early & rare title from Southern Arizona published 37 years before Arizona would become a state.
Among the articles: "Arizona Indian Affairs" "Local Mining Affairs" "Growing 'Cheeky' If Not... Read full description
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