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Item #605669KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNAL, Kansas City, Missouri, April 20, 1880
* Marshfield, Missouri
* Tornado & fire disaster
The front page has one column headings: "AIR APPARENT" "Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas Visited by a Terrible Wind Storm" "Marshfield Razed to the Ground and the Inhabitants Buried in the... Read full description -
Item #605656THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 27, 1875
* Chief Spotted Tail
* President Ulysses S. Grant
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Washington" "The President Talks To The Indians" "Spotted Tail Accuses the Newspaper Men of... Read full description -
Item #605650THE SPECTATOR, New York, Dec. 6, 1797 Close to half of the first column of the back page is taken up with: "A Proclamation" concerning state law & prisoners, signed in type by the governor: John Jay.
Four pages, minor loss to an upper corner, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing. -
Item #605635NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1874 The front page includes: "California" "The Vasquez Band of Robbers Heard From--The Apaches" which begins: "The notorious Vasquez & his gang of outlaws have again been heard from..." concerning the robbery of a stagecoach (see).
Page 5 has: "The Temperance... Read full description -
Item #605634THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1874 The front page has over two columns taken up with: "The Temperance Cause" with various subheads. Reports on the temperance movement are noted from New York, Columbus, Ohio; Camden, New Jersey; and Pittsburgh.
Eight pages, lightly toned, mostly loose at the spine, good condition. Should be handled... Read full description -
Item #605567NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 15, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From The South" "Proceedings In The Rebel Congress" "Jeff. Davis Fiercely Denounced" "Report of the Secretary of the Rebel Treasury" "Mr. Lincoln's Amnesty Proclamation"
Eight pages, a bit... Read full description -
Item #605566NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 22, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Our Iron-Clad Fleet" "Rebel Reports from Charleston" "Rumored Disaster to the New Ironsides and Two Monitors" "The New Ironsides Entangled in a Net" "Important If True" and more. Also a report of the boxing... Read full description -
Item #605537THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 5, 1878
* John A. Howell
* Automobile torpedo invention
The front page has one column headings: "SOMETHING WRONG IN TI" "The Howell Torpedo" and more. See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, evenly browned, minor spine wear, should be handled with care. -
Item #605516WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Aug. 16, 1800 Page 3 has; "Summary of the Late News" which includes a letter from Richmond concerning the "scourge" which has afflicted the city.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, nice condition. -
Item #605507THE NEW-YORK TIMES, May 12, 1879
* Sidney, Nebraska lynching
* Masked lynch mob
The front page has a small one column heading: "Hanged To A Telephone Pole". See image for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. -
Item #605506THE NEW-YORK TIMES, May 8, 1879
* John 'Red' Leary escapes jail
* Famous bank robber
Page 5 has one column headings: "'RED' LEARY AGAIN FREE" "He Escapes From Ludlow-Street Jail" and more. See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice. Should be handled with... Read full description -
Item #605496THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1883
* Adelina Patti
* Opera singer
The front page has one column headings: "BATTLE OF THE MANAGERS" "Col. Mapleson At Last Wins Mme. Patti" and more (see photos). The text takes up 1 1/2 columns. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages,... Read full description -
Item #605495VERMONT GAZETTE, Bennington, Feb. 14, 1837 Page 2 has: "Message Of The President Upon Mexican Affairs" which is signed in type: Andrew Jackson, & takes over half a column.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, tape mends on pgs. 2 & 4 otherwise nice. -
Item #605494THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1883
* Joe Brady guilty
* Phoenix Park murders
* Irish National Invincibles
The front page has one column headings: "CONVICTION OF JOE BRADY" "The Principal Dublin Assassin To Be Hanged" and more. (see) Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete... Read full description -
Item #605493THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1883
* Wytheville VA Virginia
* Lynching - lynched - hanging
The front page has a small one column heading: "Lynch Law In Virginia" See image for brief text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise... Read full description -
Item #605489THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1883
* Peter Cooper death
* 1st Steam locomotive in U.S.
The front page has one column headings: "DEATH OF PETER COOPER" "A Great Philanthropist At Rest After Ninety-Two Years" and more (see photos). This includes lengthy text. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout.... Read full description -
Item #605484THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1780 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as there is very little American content in this issue. Just one report in the "Historical Chronicle" with two items: "There have been no material advices from America that can be... Read full description -
Item #605483THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1780
* American Revolutionary War
* From the enemy
A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as there is very little American content in this issue. Just one report in the "Historical Chronicle" with two items: "There have been no... Read full description -
Item #605477THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1883
* Emeline Meaker hanging
* 1st Woman executed in Vermont (legally)
Page 2 has one column headings: "EMLINE MEAKER HANGED" "The First Woman Ever Executed In Vermont" and more. See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8... Read full description -
Item #605473THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1883
* Bell Telephone Company
* Board meeting with figures
The front page has small one column headings: "Profits Of The Telephone" "Annual Meeting Of The Bell Company--Large Increase In The Business" See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of... Read full description -
Item #605454THE NEW-YORK TIMES, June 7, 1879
* St. Charles MO Missouri
* Public execution - hanging
The front page has one column headings: "HANGED FOR THEIR CRIMES" "For Killing His Brother-In-Law" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice. Should be handled with care. -
Item #605450THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, October 21, 1913 The front page has a column wide headline "Militant Leader Free to Go Where She Will In Land" with subheads "Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst Released from Detention and Deportation Order Reversed" "Admitted Own Recognizance" "Action Follows Conference of... Read full description -
Item #605439BOSTON MORNING JOURNAL, May 21, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* War on slavery
Page 2 has almost an entire column on the troubling situation in Lecompton, Kansas (see), followed by: "Indian Disturbances In Kansas". Also: "Col. Fremont's Mariposa Estate".
Four pages, large folio size, nice condition. -
Item #605419THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1875
* Outlaws Jesse & Frank James (early)
* Raid on mother's home
Page 5 has a small & discrete heading: "The Notorious James Brothers" See image for the brief report here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, pulpish with some margin wear and tears, must be handled with care. -
Item #605410THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 2, 1878
* Breathitt County, Kentucky
* Feud - rebellion - war
The front page has one column headings: "The War In Kentucky" "Breathitt County Still In Possession Of An Armed Mob--Several Persons Killed....". See image for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise good... Read full description -
Item #605387THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 3, 1883
* Leon Gambetta death
* French statesman
The front page has one column headings: "THE DEATH OF GAMBETTA" "Greatness Of His Loss To The French Republic" and more. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, some spine wear,... Read full description -
Item #605357WARREN MAIL, Pennsylvania, April 10, 1877 A small town newspaper with various news of the day both local & national. Many illustrated advertisements.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, nice condition. -
Item #605348THE SUN, New York, Aug. 31, 1900 The top of the front page has: "WIN FOR CORBETT" "Ex-Champion Fighter Defeats McCoy Decisively Inside Five Routes" "Big Crowd At the Ringside" & more.
Ten pages, mostly loose at the spine, various tears at the margins & central fold. -
Item #605343COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 18, 1826 Page 2 has an interesting report from the: "Massachusetts State Prison" and an article: "Female Samaritans" (see).
Four pages, nice condition. -
Item #605333CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Dec. 28, 1812 Page 2 has much reporting from Congress as well as the military situation in Europe. The back page has an early advertisement for the: "Hartford Fire Insurance Company" (see).
Four pages, great condition. -
Item #605324THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1883
* Beloit, Wisconsin & more
* Tornado disasters
The front page has one column headings: "TORNADOES IN THE WEST" "Buildings Blown Into Splinters By The Wind" and more. See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages,... Read full description -
Item #605316THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1883
* Boxing - boxer
* James Elliott murder
* Jerry Dunn
The front page has one column headings: "A PRIZE-FIGHTER KILLED" "James Elliott Murdered By Jerry Dunn" and more. See images for text. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning,... Read full description -
Item #605305THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 12, 1883
* Cincinnati, Ohio
* Flooding disaster (1st report)
The front page has one column headings: "A GREAT CITY INUNDATED" "Cincinnati Under Water And The River Still Rising" and more. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, some... Read full description -
Item #605288NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1874 Page 2 has: "A Woman Suffrage" "the Arrest of the Rochester Inspectors for Accepting Miss Anthony's Vote--Gen. Butler's Opinion" which concerns Susan B. Anthony voting at a Rochester election. It includes an encouraging note signed by General Benjamin Butler (see). Page 5 has:... Read full description -
Item #605258THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1883
* Actress Lily Langtry
* Prank backfires
The front page has a small one column heading: "Mrs. Langtry Revenged". See image for brief text. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care. -
Item #605255THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1883
* James Carey murder
* Irish National Invincibles
The front page has one column headings: "JAMES CAREY MURDERED" "Shot By An Irishman On The Way To South Africa" and more. See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light... Read full description -
Item #605238THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1883
* Mark Twain comes out with new book
* Life on the Mississippi
Page 3 has small one column headings: "Mark Twain's Latest Book" "Life on the Mississippi" See images for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a... Read full description -
Item #605237THE DETROIT NEWS, May 14, 1963
* Birmingham, Alabama
* Nashville, Tennessee
* Race riots - Negroes
The front page has a three column headline:
"Nashville Negroes Clash With Police, White Mob"
with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Birmingham, Alabama race riots.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40+ pages,... Read full description -
Item #605230THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1883
* HMS Grappler fire & sinking
The front page has small one column headings: "Lost On A Burning Steamer" "Am Alaska Steamer Destroyed--Fifty Lives reported Lost" See image for text here. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, light... Read full description -
Item #605201THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1960 The headline announces: "Kennedy Calls For Sacrifices In U.S. To Help The World Meet Challenges of 'New Frontier' " with related subheads. The front page photos shows both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Complete in 34 pages, some light soiling to the top half of... Read full description -
Item #605158NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, January 21, 1886
* Hermit Austin Sheldon
* Pike County, Pennsylvania
The front page has one column headings: "'The Hermit Of Pike County" "Forty-Five Years In A Mountain Cave" and more. See images for text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little spine wear, otherwise good. Should be... Read full description -
Item #605156NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, January 29, 1886
* William O'Brien
* Billy Porter
The front page has one column headings: "'BILLY' PORTER ARRESTED" "Found At A Leading New-York Hotel" "Charged With A Safe-Burglary In Troy--His Career In Crime" See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light... Read full description -
Item #605151NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, February 15, 1886
* Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts
* Stony Brook flood disaster
The front page has one column headings: "THE NEW-ENGLAND FLOOD" "Great Loss Caused In Many Cities" "Boats in the Streets of Boston--Houses, Bridges and Factories Wrecked"
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages,... Read full description -
Item #605149THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 28, 1940
* Wendall Willkie
* Republican nomination
The front page has a nice banner headline:
"WILLKIE WINS NOMINATION"
with subheads and photo of Willkie. (see) 1st report coverage on Wendall Lewis Willkie winning the Republican nomination for president of the United States.
Other news,... Read full description -
Item #605144TRI-WEEKLY FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 28, 1881
* West Point, Virginia steamer disaster
Page 4 has one column headlines: "NINETEEN LIVES LOST" "By an Explosion on the Steamer Westpoint at Westpoint, Va." and more. Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise good... Read full description -
Item #605140THE NEW YORK WEEKLY MAGAZINE, April 20, 1796 An eight page literary newspaper, measuring 8 by 10 inches. Some foxing stain otherwise good. -
Item #605110WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, May 1, 1867
* Nicholasville, Kentucky
* Jessamine County Negro lynching
Page 3 has a small one column heading: "Lynch Law revived in Kentucky". See image for text.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... Read full description -
Item #605090THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, May 29, 1934
* Dionne quintuplets born (1st report)
* "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Canada mother
The front page has two column headlines: "Quintuple Babies Live, Red Cross Rushes Aid" "All Five Cry Lustily; Mother Is Well, Father Expresses Amazement" A 1st report on the famous births.
Other... Read full description -
Item #605088CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, May 12, 1877
* Rockford, Illinois
* Winnebago County
* Courthouse collapse
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "ANOTHER CALAMITY" "Falling of the Court House at Rockford, Ill." "Over Twenty... Read full description -
Item #605077EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, April 30, 1874
* Civil Rights in Tennessee
* Trinidad, Colorado
This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings: "Civil Rights in Tennessee" "The Colored People of Tennessee in Favor of the Bill..."
Page 2 has: "Discovery of a Remarkable... Read full description
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