Historic Newspapers: Spanish-American War

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 4, 1897  Nice full ftpg: 'On the Way to the Klondike--The Packtrain between Dyea & Sheep Camp'. Inside has a halfpg. illus. of a proposed 'Aerial Railway' to overcome the difficulties of the Chilkoot Trail. Nice text with 6 photos on the cliff dwellers of New Mexico.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages.

LESLIE'S WEEKLY, New York, 1898

This item is a double page centerfold illustration only. The print is of "The Three Great Naval Heroes of the War with Spain" by D. H. Anderson. A great issue for framing and displaying!

HARPER'S PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE WAR WITH SPAIN, New York, 1898-1899

Typically 18 pages, with the rare outer wrappers, these issues were published by Harper Brothers at the end of the 19th century as a means of providing a contemporary account of the Spanish-American War. Included are multiple images and considerable supporting text. Most issues also have a displayable/frame-able full-page color print - rare for this pre-1900 era.  While the issue shown is Part 18 of the series, actual…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 12, 1898  Front full pg. illus. of "The Blizzard in Boston - Electricity's Fatal Work Among the Horses." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The New York Poultry and Pigeon Association - Ninth Annual Exhibition at Madison Square Garden." Full pg. of illus. of "From the Thirty-First Annual Exhibition of the American Water Color Society."
Doublepage centerfold of "The Brooklyn Navy Yard." Full page "The Paris Exposition of 1900 - Bird's Eye View from the Main…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Feb. 17, 1898 

* USS Maine sinking disaster
* Spanish-American War prelude
* Havana Harbor , Cuba 

The front page has a stack of two-column headlines on the follow-up investigation of the sinking of the battleship Maine: "SENSATIONAL BULLETIN" "Diver Find an Eight Inch Torpedo Hole in the Maine's Plates" "PRESS DISPATCHES ARE SUPPRESSED" "The Navy Department Does Not Credit the Report, Neither do the Maine's Officers at Key West--Probably an…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 19, 1898  The front page has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called: "'Don't Shoot! You Might Hit the Old Veteran!'".Two full pgs. with 11 photos of 'With the Cuban Insurgents--La Esperanza'. There is a full page illustration called "St. Valentine's Day in New England".
The doublepage centerfold shows: "Washington's Last Birthday, February 22, 1799". There is a full page with photos on the "Effects of the Great Storm on Cape Ann, Massachusetts" and some…

LAS VEGAS DAILY OPTIC, New Mexico (Territory), Feb. 19, 1898 

* Very early for this state

An uncommon territorial newspaper from 14 years before statehood
Four pages, large folio size, edge tears & some edge chipping, very fragile & must be handled very carefully.

Background:The city is known for its rich history, with over 900 historic buildings, including Victorian homes, Old West saloons, and a Carnegie library. It has two main areas: Old Town, centered around the original Spanish…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1898  Full ftpg. is a photos of "Capt. Charles Sigsbee, U.S.N.".
Good text with 14 related photos on: "Loss of the U.S. Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor". Fullpg. with 5 photos of: "With the Cuban Insurgents". Nice fullpg. illus of: "New Buildings for the Immigrant Station, Ellis Island, N.Y. Harbor", recently renovated along with the Statue of Liberty.
Complete in 24 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 5, 1898  The front page has a full page illustration of "Washington's Birthday Celebration at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia".
Two fullpgs. includes 16 photos of: "Destruction of the U.S. Battleship 'Maine' in Havana Harbor" showing the destroyed ship. There is a full page of photos on: "The Zola Trial in Paris". The double page centerfold is: "The Navy of Spain".
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 11, 1898

* re. USS Maine sinking disaster
* Explosion declared adversarial
* Spanish-American War prelude
* Havana Harbor, Cuba

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE MAINE INQUIRY" with subheads. (see) 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.
Complete with 4 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, a few…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 12, 1898  The front page has a full page illustration of "An Example to all Nations." Inside is a full page of illustration of "Packing Over the Dyea and Skaguay Trails in Winter." There is another full page of illustration of "The 'Maine' Disaster - Wrecking Operations and the Court of Inquiry." 2/3 pg. illustration of "The King of the Carnival Arrives on the Royal Yacht." The doublepage centerfold is of "The New Orleans Mardi Gras Carnival - The Rex…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 19, 1898  The front page has a full page illustration by W. A. Rogers called "Not One Cent for Bunkum--Fifty Millions for Defence". Fullpg: "Fitting Out Vessels & Enlisting Crews for the N. Atlantic Fleet". Fullpg. with 9 photos of: "The Maine Disaster--Wrecking Operations & Care of the Dead" & another fullpg. with 4 photos: "The Maine Disaster--Wrecking Operations on the Hulk of the Battleship".
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 24, 1898

* Rear Admiral William T. Sampson
* Takes command of North Atlantic Squadron
* Pre-Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SAMPSON COMMANDS" with subheads. (see) 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.
Complete with 4 pages, a few small library stamps within the masthead, a few…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 26, 1898  A full front page illustration of "A First Lesson in the Art of War". Fullpg. with 5 photos on: "The Maine Disaster--Scenes in Havana Harbor". There is another fullpg. with 6 photos on: "Landing a Filibustering Expedition on the Cuban Coast" plus a few other war-themed prints.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1898  There is a full front page illustration of "Los Fosos--'The Ditches'" which is a Havana, Cuba, scene. Fullpg. with 8 photos of "Distribution of American Relief in Cuba'". There is a nearly half page illustration by Remington called: "Hurdling on Three Horses" plus there is a Remington doublepage centerfold: "Training of Cavalry--A Roman Race at the Riding Hall, Fort Myers, Virginia". There is also a full page illustration also by Remington called…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 2, 1898  There is a full front page illustration of "Los Fosos--'The Ditches'" which is a Havana, Cuba, scene. Fullpg. with 8 photos of "Distribution of American Relief in Cuba'". There is a nearly half page illustration by Remington called: "Hurdling on Three Horses" plus there is a Remington doublepage centerfold: "Training of Cavalry--A Roman Race at the Riding Hall, Fort Myers, Virginia". There is also a full page illustration also by Remington called…

NEW YORK JOURNAL, April 9, 1898  A nice issue from the Spanish-American War with a banner headline: "ONE QUICK, FIGHTING DASH BY SPAIN---BUT TOO LATE; WE ARE ALL READY AND SHALL FORESTALL HER" with various subheads.
The front page has a graphic bit concerning "Remember The Maine".
The complete first section (of 2) with pages 1-8, slightly irregular at the blank spine, nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 9, 1898  The front page has cameo photos of 7 "Prominent American Naval Commanders" including Sampson & Schley. There are two full page illustrations: "The Flying Squadron--Early Morning at Hampton Roads" and "Spain's Torpedo-Boat Flotilla En Route from the Canaries to Puerto Rico". There is another full page illustration called "In the Senate".
The double page centerfold has 12 small illustrations "From the Seventy-Third Annual Exhibition of the National…

THE WORLD, New York, April 14, 1898 

* Spanish-American War about to begin

A nice, 2-line banner headline: "HOUSE ADOPTS WAR RESOLUTION BY A VOTE OF 322 TO 19. FLYING SQUADRON SAILS SOUTH, PERHAPS FOR ST. THOMAS" with many related subheads. Also a nice illustration headed: "Flying Squadron Leaving Hampton Roads For---?".
A wealth of reporting from the early period of the Spanish-American War.
Sixteen pages, good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 16, 1898  Full front page illus. of "Imported Cruisers for the United States Navy." Inside are two full pages of illus. of "Washington - Scenes in and around the Capitol" and "Washington - Scenes in the House of Representatives."
Full pg. of illus. of "Yachts for the United States Navy - Recent Additions to the Auxiliary Fleet." Full pg. of portraits of "Prominent American Naval Commanders." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Battle Ships 'Illinois,' 'Alabama,' and…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 20, 1898  A nice banner headline on the on-going Spanish-American War: "DOWN WITH THE SAFFRON FLAG OF SPAIN AFLOAT OVER CUBAN SOIL ! " with various related subheads on the war.
The front page also features a nice graphic captioned: "How the United States' Fleet Would Operate in Waging A Bombardment on Havana."
More war reporting on page 2 as well.
Complete in 10 pages, nice condition.

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 21, 1898  The front page has nice reporting from the Spanish-American War including a banner headline: "McKINLEY'S ULTIMATUM TO SPAIN HAS NOW BEEN RECEIVED AT MADRID" with other various reports on the war.
A terrific & very large war-themed graphic on page 2.
Complete in 12 pages, binding indents at the spine, nice condition.

THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, April 25, 1898 

* Spanish-America War begins
* United States declares war

A nice & unusual graphic in this issue with a front page illustration captioned: "Entrance To Havana Harbor" showing Morro Castle with the ship La Punta. The front have also has column heads with the historic: "DECLARATION OF WAR" "The Message Sent to Congress" "Will Meet All Requirements" "Declared War in One Minute and Forty-one Seconds". The article begins: "President…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 23, 1898  Full ftpg with 4 photos and an illustration of: "With the North Atlantic Fleet at Key West". Two more full pgs. of naval scenes at Key West, plus 2 street scenes in Key West. There is a full page illustration on "The President's Message".
The double page centerfold is of "Our Citizen Soldiers--Review of the Seventh Regiment". Fullpg. of 9 photos of: "Prominent American Naval Commanders".
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This…

NEW YORK JOURNAL, April 25, 1898  The entire front page is taken up with a wealth of headlines and subheads on the Spanish-American War, plus a nice graphic  captioned: "How The Patrol Fleet Will Protect New York Harbor".
The prime headline is a banner: "DETROIT SEIZES BIG STEAMER AFTER HAVING HER UNDER FIRE".
Present are the outer leaves of the first (of two) section with pages 1, 2, 7 & 8. But it's the displayable front page that holds the value. Very nice condition.

THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, April 27, 1898

* Spanish-America War begins
* United States declares war

The first column of page 2 is headed: "WAR DECLARED ! " "Hostilities Actually Begun" "Guns May Begin To Boom Any Day" "5,000 Regulars to be Sent to Cuba" "The State Troops Called" with the report are the full column.
Four pages, large folio size, archival repairs at the spine, good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1898  Famous full ftpg. illustration: "Cuba Libre!" shows a woman draped in the Cuban flag set free from her shackles. There is a full page illustration of "The U.S. Regular Infantry, Past & Present". A full page has 3 illustrations titled "With the North Atlantic Fleet at Key West" and another has 7 photos titled "With the Flying Squadron at Hampton Roads, Virginia."
The double page centerfold has 13 photos: "Afloat and Ashore at Key West." A full page…

SATURDAY GLOBE, Utica, New York, April 30, 1898  This was one of very few newspapers that occasionally printed in color in the 19th century.
This issue has a nice Spanish-American War theme, with a large color print of; "United States Troops in Camp at Chickamauga". First column heads include: "NAVY GUNS THUNDERING ! " "Another Fort In Ruins" "Port Havana's Wrecked" and more. A wealth of photos inside.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, some margin wear, generally good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1898  Famous full ftpg. illustration: "Cuba Libre!" shows a woman draped in the Cuban flag set free from her shackles.
There is a full page illustration of "The U.S. Regular Infantry, Past & Present". A full page has 3 illustrations titled "With the North Atlantic Fleet at Key West" and another has 7 photos titled "With the Flying Squadron at Hampton Roads, Virginia."
The double page centerfold has 13 photos: "Afloat and Ashore at Key West." A full page…

BOSTON EVENING JOURNAL, May 4, 1898  The ftpg. has much reporting on the Spanish-American War including banner heads: "SAMPSON'S FLEET HAS SAILED" "His Errand May Be Either to Take Puerto Rico or to Cut Off the Cape Verde Fleet".
Complete in 10 pages, good condition.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 6, 1898

* Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines
* Admiral George Dewey's victory
* Spanish-American War

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MANILA BOMBARDED" 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. Rare as such.
Complete with 4 pages, 23 x 19 1/2 inches, a few small library stamps within the masthead, a few…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 7, 1898  Full ftpg: 'Recruiting for the War in New York City'. Fullpg. with 6 photos: 'U.S. Regulars in Camp at Key West, Tampa & Mobile'. Fullpg. with 9 photos of: 'Commanding Generals of the U.S. Army' and five more pgs. of photos on the Spanish-American War. Halfpg: 'The 'Maine' showing Position of Bottom Plates & Keel' after being sunk.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages.

SECOND SECTION only of the San Francisco Call, May 8, 1898 

* King Neptune makes a visit onboard the USS Oregon
* United States Navy martime  "Line-Crossing Ceremony"
* "Race of the Oregon" from San Francisco to Florida
* Spanish-American War - "Pollywogs" to "Shellbacks" 

The front page of this section has a terrific illustration of the "Line-Crossing Ceremony" with banner heading: "GLORIOUS VISIT OF NEPTUNE ON BOARD THE BATGTLE-SHIP OREGON" and more. (see images) 
Other illustrations throughout.…

BOSTON EVENING JOURNAL, May 11, 1898  The banner headline announces: "UNITED STATES TROOPS LANDED" "Two Companies Safely Established Within Fifty Miles of the City of Havana" with subhead: "Troops & Munitions Will Leave San Francisco for the Philippines Before Sunday Night".
Presumed complete in 10 pages, nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1898  Great ftpg. photo of: 'Commodore George Dewey'. Six pgs. of illustrations on the Spanish-American War inside, including the 'Battle of Manila', & more. Nice ftpg. for display. Also includes a full page color Ivory Soap advertisement.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 21, 1898  Nice full ftpg: 'Out For A Fight--Adm. Sampson on the Bridge of the 'New York' ' is displayable. Fullpg. with 8 photos of: 'Scenes in the Capital of Porto Rico' & fullpg. with 5 photos of: 'U.S. Regulars at Port Tampa, Florida'. 'News from the Klondike' includes 7 photos. Doublepage centerfold: '9th U.S. Cavalry, Colored, Skirmishing Thru the Pines' at Port Tampa.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. This issue is complete in 24…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28, 1898  Full ftpg. shows: 'Comm. Winfield S. Schley on the Bridge of the ship 'Brooklyn' '. Nice fullpg. Remington print: 'Colored Troopers of the U.S. Cavalry Taking their Horses for a Dash into the Gulf' at Tampa, Florida. Nice fullpg. with 3 prints of the 'U.S. Regulars at Port Tampa, Florida'. Much more on the military including a dramatic doublepage centerfold.
Complete in 24 pages.

BOSTON EVENING JOURNAL--EXTRA, June 1, 1898  Nice front page headlines reporting on the Spanish-American War: "SANTIAGO GUNS On Both Shore and Ship Silenced by American Fleet" "Cervera Believed to Have Attempted Rescue of the Forts".
Ten pages, even toning, good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 4, 1898  Full front page illus. of "Major-General Wesley Merritt, U.S.A." Inside has a full pg. with four illus. of "Some Notable General Officers at Tampa, Florida." Full pg. of illus. of "With Roosevelt's Rough Riders at San Antonio, Texas." Full pg. illus. of "The Bombardment of San Juan De Porto Rico, May 12, 1898." Full pg. illus. of "Before the Bombardment of San Juan - Admiral Sampson Transfers His Flag to the 'Iowa,' May 11, 5:10 pm, San Juan Bearing…

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY June 4,1898. This paper has an internal article & print of THE SITUATION AT SANTIAGO DE CUBA. This paper is in very good condition with some minor edge tears. About 11 by 15.5 inches.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 4, 1898  Full front page illus. of "Major-General Wesley Merritt, U.S.A." Inside is a full pg. with four illus. of "Some Notable General Officers at Tampa, Florida." Full pg. of illus. of "With Roosevelt's Rough Riders at San Antonio, Texas." Full pg. illus. of "The Bombardment of San Juan De Porto Rico, May 12, 1898." Full pg. illus. of "Before the Bombardment of San Juan - Admiral Sampson Transfers His Flag to the 'Iowa,' May 11, 5:10 pm, San Juan Bearing…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 9, 1898  

* Annexation of Hawaii asked for by the president 

The front page has content both on the Spanish-American War, and the work towards Hawaii being annexed to the United States.
A one column heading reads: "TO ANNEX HAWAII" with subheads. 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.
Complete with 4 pages, small library stamp within…

THE TOPSFIELD TOWNSMAN, Massachusetts, June 11, 1898. An interesting and uncommon four page newspaper from this small Mass. town with various news of the day & other oddball tidbits throughout. The prime feature is the huge page 2 advertisement for Hires' Root Beer which takes fully half of the page (see photo). There is also much coverage of the Spanish-American War. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, folded several times but still in nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1898  Full ftpg. shows a ship loaded with soldiers: 'Going To Help Dewey'. Two fullpgs. with 5 scenes on the Spanish-American War, mostly naval scenes and: 'In Santiago De Cuba'. Fullpg. with 5 photos of: 'Spanish Strongholds in S.E. Cuba'. Displayable fullpg. by Remington shows four: 'Prominent Officers at Tampa, Florida'. Two full pgs. in color, mostly maps, but also showing: 'Uniforms for U.S. Regulars'. More on the war.
Other news and advertisements of…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1898  Full ftpg. naval scene shows blowing up the 'Merrimac' at Santiago Harbor. Fullpg. with 11 photos of 'Landing of Cuban Volunteers at Puerto De Banes, Cuba'. Halfpg. photo of: 'Gen. M. Gomez, Commander of the Cuban Insurgent Forces'.
Doublepage centerfold by F. Remington: 'With the Regulars at Port Tampa, Florida--U.S. Cavalry...'. Other naval scenes also, including: 'Coast Defence Fleet--On a Patrol Boat, N.Y. Harbor'.
Other news and advertisements…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 25, 1898  Full ftpg: "The Auxiliary Cruiser 'St. Paul' On Scout Duty". Two fullpgs. showing the harbor of Santiago. Nice fullpg: "Battle of Manila--Adm. Dewey's Squadron Swinging Around the Ellipse". Nice illus. of: "Rear-Admiral Sampson, U.S.N.". Map of Cuba as well.
Complete in 24 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York, New York, dated July 2, 1898. The front page features a full illustration of "Major-General William R. Shafter, U.S.V." "Diary of the War" is in an inclusive feature.  Inside is a full page illustration of "Buying War Bonds at the Sub-Treasury, New York City" by W.A. Rogers. Full page of illustration of "Off For Cuba With General Shafte's Troops - Life on the Transports." Full page illustration of "Bombardment of Santiago De Cuba, Monday, June 6, 1898."
Full…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 5, 1898

* Battle of Santiago de Cuba
* Naval - Navy engagement
* Spanish-American War
* Pascual Cervera loss

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE BURNING FLEET" with subheads. (see) 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.
Complete with 4 pages, 23 x 19 1/2 inches, a few small library stamps within the masthead, a…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 8, 1898 

* Annexation of Hawaii
* William Mckinley signs

The front page has nice reporting on the Spanish-American War with: "Naval Officers Not Sorry To Hear of Destruction of Alphonso XII" "That Vessel Was in the Havana Harbor When the U.S. Battleship Maine Was Blown Up".
Nice graphics also with: "Morro Castle, Santiago's Strongest Defense" with views from before & after the bombardment. Graphic also captioned: "Lieutenant Hobson & His…