Historic Newspapers: U.S. Presidents

Death of Wilbur Wright...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1912

The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Greatest of Aviators--The death of Wilbur Wright from typhoid fever...."

This issue has an illustration called "The Revolutionist" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos called "An Exhibition of Inca Treasures" by Walter L.... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 22, 1912

The front page of this issue is an illustration of "'Let the Republican Party Come to Order!'--Elihu Root" by C. J. Budd, which includes a photo of Teddy Roosevelt, with portraits of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1912

This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "While the Democrats were in Session."

In this issue there are illustrations of "Convention Snap-Shots" by Peter Newell and... Read full description  

VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, July 19, 1912 

* Jim Thorpe wins Olympic gold medal
* Decathlon - Stockholm Summer Olympic
* Best publication to be had (very rare)

Although legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born & grew up in Oklahoma, he has very close ties with the city of Carlisle. It was in 1904 when Thorpe attended the Carlisle... Read full description  

THE FRANKLIN JOURNAL, Farmington, Maine, August, 6, 1912  The front page of this issue has a one column-wide article "Taft's Speech of Acceptance" with subheads "'Save the Constitution' The Keynote and Democrats Asked to Help" and "Spread of Socialist Doctrines Is Due to Muckraking... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 17, 1912

In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is called "The New Order of Things--"Arise, 'Bose Flinn,' I dub thee leader. Tim Woodruff, you are next. Are there... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 31, 1912

This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Man Higher Up."

In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." The double page illustration is... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 19, 1912

This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "The Power Behind the Throne" by C. J. Budd.

In this issue there is an article called "The Disruption of Mexico" by... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1912  The front page has: "The War in the Near East." Also present is the article: "The Greatest Baseball Series Ever Played," by Edward Bayard Moss, with a related photo. The double page illustration is called "Our Mrs. Partingtons and the Democratic Ocean,"  by... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 9, 1912

This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Woodrow Wilson--President-Elect of the United States."

In this issue there is a photo of "Thomas R. Marshall--Vice-President Elect of the Untied States" and another photo of... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 16, 1912

This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The War in the Near East."

In this issue there is an illustration called "The Elephant: 'Well, You've Helped Rip Me... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 30, 1912  This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "'Good-by, Ambassador, We Are Sorry to Have You Leave Us" by C. J. Budd.
In this issue there is an illustration... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1912 (does not include the color wrapper/cover shown at this link). This issue is a Christmas issue. The front page has an illustration called "A National Calamity."
Inside there are many short stories and illustrations including "Stories of the Christ-Child" by Charles Johnston; "Treasure... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1912

This issue is an Industrial Issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "A Recent Ceremony at the Vatican."

In this issue there is an illustration called "Mere Man and the Suffragette" by Kemble. There are photos of "Strange Air and Sea Craft... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated January 25, 1913.

This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Next President of France."

In this issue there is an article and photo of "Chicago as a Financial Center" by Thaddeus S. Dayton and "Chicago as a Distributing Point";... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated March 15, 1913.

This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page has an article called "Beginning of the New Administration."

In this issue there is an illustration called "Memories of March 4th" by Rollin Kirby and there are photo spreads titled "Changing... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated March 29, 1913.

This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page has an article called "The New Administration and China."

In this issue there is an article called "President Wilson's Leadership" by A. Maurice Low... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated April 19, 1913.

This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page has an article called "President Wilson on Capitol Hill."

In this issue there is a photo of "Reviving an Original Custom" and there is an article with illustrations called "Right-Legged vs.... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated May 17, 1913.

This issue has a color cover sheet over it. The front page has an article called "An Appeal to the President."

In this issue there is a photo of "'Defender of Liberty and Friend of Human Right.'" There is an... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated November 8, 1913.

This issue has a color cover sheet over it.

In this issue there is an illustration called "His Former School Teacher" by John Sloan. There are several articles in this issue including "Mr. Rockefeller's... Read full description  

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, April 18, 1914

In this issue there are several illustrations including "The Real Struggle in England" by Boardman Robinson; "Pen and Inklings--Confessions of a Caricaturist" by Oliver Herford; "A Chinese... Read full description  

The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
  
* Fannie Ward

This is a black and white photo of Fannie Ward from "Madame President". 

The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 22, 1915

* Heinie Zimmerman "The Great ZIm" photo
* Opening day of the 1915 baseball season
* Woodrow Wilson throws out the 1st pitch

Page 8 has a two column photo with heading: "Heinie Zim Gets Horseshoe Wreath" (see) Also a three column photo showing President Woodrow Wilson throwing... Read full description  

FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 12, 1915  This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "PRESIDENT TAKES FIRM STAND" with subhead. (see)

Other news of the day with reports on World War I. (pre American involvement)

Light browning with some margin wear, mostly along the spine,... Read full description  

THE FAIRMONT TIMES, Fairmont, West Virginia, May 19, 1915  On the sports page is "Jack Johnson Is In Paris But Won't Go to War". When asked if he was going to war, he replied "Man, for me war is over. I am at peace the first time in several years... Anyway your name goes down in war history, for big German shells are called Jack... Read full description