Historic Newspapers: This Year In History - 1911

CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Canal Zone, 1911

• Isthmus of Panama
• "Isthmian Canal Commission"
• An issue from 100 years ago

This small-size periodical from the Isthmus of Panama is an interesting  newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the Panama Railroad Company. It lasted for several years documenting the  construction of the Panama Canal, considered one of the finest engineering achievements of the early 20th century. It will soon be

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, from Cleveland Ohio, dated circa 1911 (exact date unknown). This full-page "Film Fairies: Stars of the Stilly Screen - Actresses you have seen, but never heard, posing in quiet, not moving, pictures for the Copperplate Pictorial Section of the Sunday leader. Do you recognize your silent drama favorites?"

This is a SINGLE page only which measures approximately 17"x21.75" and does have an irregular left spine,  otherwise in good condition. See photos for details.

STROUT'S BUGGY-SEAT CONFIDENCES, Boston, Massachusetts, 1911. A curious little publication by and for those working for the Strout real estate company, the "World's Largest Farm Agency". Printed on coated stock. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Eight pages measuring 10"x7", a bit irregular at the spine.

CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Isthmus of Panama, 1911. An interesting little newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the Panama Railroad Company. A great record of the construction of the canal. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Eight pages measuring 12"x9", very nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 7, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "When the Road Lies White."

This issue has an illustration of " 'Say, Boss, Why Don't Yer Hunch Over a Little to de Odder Side? Den de Machine will Run Better" by Kemble. Plus, there are several full page car ads and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 14, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "The End of Arch Hoxsey's Last Flight."

This issue has an illustration of "A page From Our Political "Slant-Book'" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "The Kaiser is Himself Again" and "An Army of the Air" by E. D. Robinson and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century.

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, January 19, 1911  This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ELY ALIGHTS ON CRUISER'S DECK", "Aviator Makes Successful Landing on Pennsylvania and Flies Back to Shore", "MACHINE ENTIRELY UNDAMAGED", "ELABORATE PRECAUTIONS TAKEN" and more (see images).

Other news, sports and advertising of the day are within the issue. Light browning with little margin wear. Should be handled with care.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 21, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "William F. Sheehan."

This issue has an illustration of "Uncle Sam: "What Do You Fellows do in this Short Session of Congress?" Statesman: "Oh, Jest Set Around and Think." Uncle Sam: "Is That All?" Statesman: "Oh No; Sometimes We Jest Set."" by Kemble. There is a photo spread of "The Amazing Battle in London's Streets" and the double page illustration is of "The Land of Promise" by Frank Craig. Plus, there

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 25, 1911

• Aviator pioneer Eugene Burton Ely
• 1st shipboard airplane landing fame
• USS Pennsylvania cruiser
• Predecessor to the modern day aircraft carrier
• City of San Diego visit announcement

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "ELY, WHO MADE FAMOUS WARSHIP FLIGHT, COMES TO SAN DIEGO ON FRIDAY" 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

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, January 28, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late Paul Morton."

This issue has an illustration of "Suggestion for a Statue to be Placed in One of Our Public Parks or on the Peace building at the Hague." by Kemble. There is a photo of "Mrs. J. Borden Harriman" and there is an article with photos of "Tableaux of Noted Women of History" which includes photos of "Catherine of Russia"; "Florence Nightingale" and "Cornelia and the Gracchi" and much

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 28, 1911

• Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold
• American socialite and heiress

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HUNT FOR KIDNAPPED HEIRESS IN NEW YORK CITY PROVES USELESS" 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 14 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a little irregular along the

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 7, 1911

• Harry S. Harkness airplane flight
• American aviator - aviation pioneer
• War message from North Island to Tijuana

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "SETS NEW WORLD RECORD FOR AMATEUR AVIATORS" 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.
Complete with 12 pages, small library stamps within the

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 4, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "Champ Clark."

This issue has photos of "The Democrats On the Ways and Means Committee" and there is an illustration of "The Best Part of the March" by Sidney H. Riesenberg. There are several car ads and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 11, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Scene of Last Week's Dynamite Disaster."

This issue has an illustration of "Old Doctor Quack: "Now,Then, As a Final Dose Take This Pill, It Will Make You Good and Strong for 1912" by Kemble. There is a photo spread of "What Thirty Tons of Dynamite Did." There is also a full page illustration of "The Happy Event" by Angus Mac Donall and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well,

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 21, 1911

• Aviator pioneer Glenn Curtiss - aviation
• Early Naval Air Station Island flight tests
• Early biplanes for war ? - airplanes w/ photos

The top of page 3 has a four column heading: "CURTISS HOPES TO PROVE EFFICIENCY OF BIPLANE AS AEROSCOUT IN TIME OF WAR" with subheads and related pictorial. (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.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 18, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "McCurdy's Gallant Flight."

This issue has an illustration of "Our Champ-ion" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "Flying to Cuba" by Norman Duncan and a full-page illustration of "Joy of Cleaning-Day" by W. A. Kirkpatrick and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 18 1911

• Svante August Arrhenius

• The Common House-Fly

This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Plowing Six Furrows at Once", "Svante August Arrhenius", "The Proposed Extension of the pier-Line in the Port of New York", "The Harm Done by the 'Harmless' House-fly", and "The New Science of the Soil".

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 25, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late Archbishop Ryan."

This issue has an illustration of " 'Who Said Stand Pat?' " by Kemble. There is also a photo spread of "The Rebellion in Mexico." Plus, there is a photo of "A Bird-Man's Notable Flight" and articles of "Unique Copper and Acid Plant of the Tennessee Copper Company"; "The Standard Oil Co."; "Colorado Marble" and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well,

SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, Feb. 26, 1911.

• Earl Christy front page color print

Front cover has a very nice color illustration of an attractive woman in a riding outfit holding a riding crop and reins over her forearm, and a horse at her side. Done by the famous illustrator T. Earl Christy. This is the complete issue measuring 14 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches, in very good condition. Great for display. 16 pages.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 27, 1911

• Battle of Kelley Creek - "Last massacre"
• American Indian Wars - Winnemucca, Nevada

The front page has a nice banner headline: "EIGHT INDIANS KILLED IN BATTLE WITH NEVADA POSSE" 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 10 pages, 2 small library stamps within the masthead, irregular along the spine,

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 4, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "Count Albert Apponyi."

This issue has an illustration of " 'Trying to Spoil My Performance, Hey?' " by Kemble. There are also articles and photos of "Mr. Taft and Reciprocity"; "Mr. Roosevelt and His Boswell" and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 11, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "A Beautifier of Cities."

This issue has an illustration of " 'They Say That the People Want This Here Reprosissity Bill Passed Even if We Are Agin It.' "Hain't They Selfish' " by Kemble. There is and article with photos of "Jowett of Carr's Lane" by and Englishman. There are also photo spreads of "Where Summer Sports are Played in March" and "While Winter's Sports Hold Sway" and much more.

Other

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Mar. 14, 1911

• Manchurian pneumonic lung infection plague
• First use of personal protective equipment

The front page has a two column heading: "4000 PERSONS IN ONE TOWN DIE OF PLAGUE" with subhead. (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 8 pages, 2 small library stamps within the masthead, irregular along the spine, generally nice.

THE CUERVO CLIPPER, Cuervo, Guadalupe County, New Mexico, March 17, 1911

• Rare ghost town publication

Essentially a ghost town today having been split by interstate 40, and from when New Mexico was still a territory as it did not gain statehood until 1912. The entire county has less than 4700 in population.
Four pages, nice condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 18, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "Our Representative at the Coronation."

This issue has an illustration of "Dame Columbia: "Gracious Me, How that Boy Does Grow!"' by Kemble. There is a photo spread of "Twenty Thousand U. S. Troops for Police Duty" and a full page illustration of "The Doorway to Fame--The Aspirant" by Mary Sigsbee Ker and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 18, 1911.  A great issue for framing and displaying!

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, New York, March 21, 1911  The front page of this issue contains a one-column headline "Dr. Washington Too Ill To Go To Court" with sub-headlines "Set low Issues Statement for Trustees, Expressing Their Confidence in Him" "Lawyers Hold conference" "injuries Caused by Falls, Not by Blows, Ulrich Says, Who Asserts Negro Educator Hit Him, Then Ran". Booker T. Washington, president of Tuskegee Institute, and Henry A. Ulrich, a dog fancier would possibly be heading toward court

LIFE MAGAZINE, New York,  March 23, 1911.  A great issue for framing and displaying!

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 25, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Secretary of the Interior."

This issue has an article of "The Pistol at England's Head" by Sydney Brooks. There are two photo spreads of "With Our Troops in Texas" and "United States Soldiers on Police Duty." The double page illustration is of "He Met His Wife Downtown--Not By Appointment" by James Montgomery Flagg and there is a full page illustration of "Signs O' Spring" by W. L. Jacobs and much

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Mar. 29, 1911

• Albany County, New York
• State Capitol building fire

The front page has a banner headline: "$10,000,000 DAMAGE DONE NEW YORK CAPITOL BY FIRE" 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 10 pages, 2 small library stamps within the masthead, irregular along the spine, generally nice.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1911

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Camorra Caged."

This issue has an illustration of "Will the Fool-Killer Please Get Busy?" by Kemble. There are photos of "New York's Worst Fire" and an article with photos of "A Motor-Car Capital" by Charles Phelps Cushing. The double page illustration is of "An Achievement of The Medal of Honor--Private Louis Gedeon...awarded the medal of honor

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 1, 1911 
This issue contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Some Early Elastic Spoke Wheels", "Sinking a Battleship at Six Miles", "Record-Breaking Aeroplane Flights in France and America", and "Remarkable Cretan Relics".

This is complete in 16 pages with an archival mend on an inside page, otherwise is in good condition.

FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, April 4, 1911

• Cushing block fire MA (1st report)

This 10 page newspaper has three column headlines on the front page: "FIREMAN DEAD BUILDING LOST", and "Worst Conflagration in Fitchburg's History Destroys Cushing Block..." which tells of the great fire in this Massachusetts town. Of course having a report from the city where it happened is always best.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear,

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, April 7, 1911  The front page has a one column head: "Dispose of Madison Square Garden for Big Skyscraper Site".  The article begins: "Madison Square Garden, the largest assembly building in New York city, was sold Thursday which already has laid plans for tearing down the structure and erecting on the site five modern skyscrapers from 16 to 20 stories high. Madison Square Garden has never been a financial success. Some time ago it was announced that J.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City,  April 8, 1911

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Revenge is Sweet" by Kemble.

This issue has a photo of "New York's Democratic Senator" and an illustration of "Champ Clark and His Friends." There is a photo of "The Burning of New York's State Capitol" and a full page illustration of "The Joy-Riders" by W. L. Jacobs plus much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, dated April 15, 1911

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "An Evangelical Ambassador."

This issue has an illustration of "The Opening of the Extra Session--Shadow and Sunshine in the House" by Kemble. There is an article of "The Thief in the Sky" by D. J. McAdam with illustration and a double page photo of "The Democrats Again in the Saddle." There is also a full page illustration of "Teaching the Young Idea How

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 15, 1911.

• Niagara's Bridal Veil Falls
• Evaluating Coal

This issue contains the following prints, articles and ads: "Illumination of Bridal Veil Falls of Niagara", "Light and Shadows - Ministering to Eye Comfort by Modern Methods", "Good Coal and Poor", "Heating the Home", "Lamps of Today", "Light and Power on the Farm", and "Inventing the Light of the Future". This issue is in nice condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 15, 1911  This issue contains the following prints, articles and ads: Illumination of Bridal Veil Falls of Niagara, Light and Shadows - Ministering to Eye Comfort by Modern Methods, Good Coal and Poor, Heating the Home, Lamps of Today, Light and Power on the Farm, Inventing the Light of the Future. This issue is in nice condition. See photo for additional details.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 17, 1911

• Mexican Border War
• Douglas, Arizona
• Agua Prieta attack

The top of the front page has a banner headline: "FEDERALS AND REBELS ARE ENGAGED IN DEATH STRUGGLE; Storm of Bullets Pours Into the American Town of Douglas, Ariz." 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 12 pages, small library stamps within the

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 22, 1911

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Iowa's New Senator."

This issue has an illustration of "Inaugurating Democratic Rule in the House" by T. de Thulstrup and a photo of "A Notable Memorial." The double page illustration is of "Politics" by H. M. Brett and there is a full page illustration of "His First Aeroplane" by Stanley L. Wood plus much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 22, 1911  The most interesting article is: "A New Aeroplane Passenger-carrying Record - Louis Breguet's Feat of Transporting 11 People 3 Miles Across Country" which takes over 1 1/2 pages and includes 5 photos/illustrations.
The front page is a photo: "Making a Map on the Spot" with further illustrations inside.
Complete in 24 pages, tiny binding holes at the blank spine, nice condition.

SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 23, 1911.  A great issue for framing and displaying!

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 29, 1911  The front cover of the issue is entitled "Rise and Fall of the American Merchant Marine" with further information inside. Within the issue is "Wilhelm Ostwald - A Leader in Modern Philosophy of Science"; "The Voisin 'Canard' Biplane" which was Christened the 'Duck';  "Traffic Problem in London";  and many more articles and advertisements.

Complete in 24 pages measuring approximately 15.5 x 11 inches with the front cover partially detached from the

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1911

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Consecrating New York's Great New Cathedral."

This issue has an illustration of "The Insurgent Senator" by Kemble and a full page illustration of "The Seventh Regiment Marching Down Broadway en route for Washington on April 19, 1861--from a wood-cut in "Harper's Weekly" of May 4, 1861." There are photos of "The 'Seventh' Remembers Its Past"; "New York's

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1911

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "A Great New Ship for Our Navy" by Vernon Howe Bailey.

This issue has a double page illustration of "An Achievement of the Medal of Honor--Matthias W. Day...awarded....for bravery in action against Apache Indians...singly advancing into the enemy's line after he had been ordered to retreat, and carrying a wounded soldier...back down a rocky trail under a hot

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 9, 1908

• Wright Brothers test flights
• Orville & Wilbur Wright
• Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, NC

The front page is a one column heading: "WRIGHT BROTHERS AGAIN SUCCEED" (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 8 pages, irregular along the spine, small library stamp within the masthead, generally nice.

wikipedia notes: In May of

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1911

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Bangor's $10,000,000 Fire."

This issue has a double page illustration of "An Achievement of the Medal of Honor--Private John Kennedy...awarded....for distinguished bravery....He remained at his gun and resisted with its implements the advancing cavalry....securing the retreat of the detachment" by Sidney H. Riesenberg. There is a full page illustration of "The New

SUNDAY MAGAZINE of the ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC, May 14, 1911

• Color cover

A very nice issue for display as the full cover is a color print of a man with balloons and a basket of flowers (see). The bkpg. is a two-color ad for the "Overland" automobile. The complete issue, nice condition.

SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DAILY PICAYUNE, from New Orleans, Louisiana, dated May 14, 1911.  The cover of this issue features a cowboy holding on tight as he is riding a buckin' bronco. Within the issue is an article entitled "A King Among Swatters - Larry Lajoie's Own Story" which includes photos, and other stories and advertisements.

This is complete in 20 pages and is in good condition. Very displayable. See photos for details.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 16, 1911  The last column on the front page is taken up with a report concerning the very historic Standard Oil versus the United States anti-trust case, in which the United States Supreme Court found Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey guilty of monopolizing the petroleum industry through a series of abusive and anti-competitive actions.
This was a landmark decision in the free enterprise system, yet the report takes a more consoling appropriate