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Item #549886ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963 Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
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Item #549822BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, April 21, 1826
* Attorney general William Wirt
* 19th century original reading
A page 3 report says, "Mr. Writ [sic], Attorney General of the United States, has been appointed Professor of Law in the University of Virginia. The... Read full description -
Item #549804THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, April 19, 1863
* Carthage, Mississippi
* Suffolk, Virginia
* Kelly's Ford
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "News from the South" "New Carthage... Read full description -
Item #549784THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 28, 1965
* Wilbur Clark death
* Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada
This 26 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6-B: "Wilbur Clark, Hotel Man, Dies" with one column photo of Clark.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.
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Item #549751BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, September 22, 1826
* Albany, New York population growth...
* 19th century original reading...
A page 3 report says that the population of Albany has increased from 12,630 in 1820 to a current population of 17,100. Also states that: "...50 substantial brick houses, a... Read full description -
Item #549713PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, N.Y., February 14, 1857
* Uncommon sports related issue
An inside page has two letters concerning the game of "Wicket". Includes a small diagram of the ground plan. Another page has an article: "Snipe-Shooting On The Down Jersey' Marshes."
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Item #549712DOLLAR WEEKLY, New York, January 8, 1842
* Seated Liberty Dollar
* Uncommon title
The masthead has an engraving of a dollar coin, the cost of a yearly subscription.
Back page has an engraving of "Street Sweepers" and a lengthy report about an Irish sweeper. A volume I issue (number 7) of this uncommon title.
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Item #549657NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 18, 1820 Over 3 pages are taken up with the: "President's Message", being James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address. At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
The annual address was a tradition begun with Washington and continues to this... Read full description -
Item #549655NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 2, 1820 Within is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young prince,... Read full description -
Item #549589WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, July 30, 1932.
* Bonus Army - Bonus March
* President Herbert Hoover
The front page of this issue has a subheader saying "Johnstown Becomes Haven for Fleeing Bonus Army" and another saying "Harrison Opens Fire on Hoover Administration."Other news of the day throuhgout. Library label within... Read full description
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Item #549472EVENING POST, New York, NY, May 17, 1847
* Battle of Tuxpan, Veracruz
* Commodore Matthew C. Perry
On the front page under "The Capture Of Tuxpan" is a brief report, followed by the "Official" account of the capture, datelined "United States Flag Ship Mississippi, At sea, off Vera Cruz, April 24, 1847." The account is signed... Read full description -
Item #549464COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 25, 1822
* Natural Bridge caverns
* Watertown, New York
* Early Florida colony
Page 2 has a brief report that says: "A stupendous Cavern has recently been discovered in Jefferson county, N.Y. which has been explored 100 rods"
The cavern mentioned is located... Read full description -
Item #549461COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, from Massachusetts, dated February 11, 1826.
* President John Quincy Adams
* Education
On the front page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is:
* An Act to authorize the Legislature of the State of Ohio to sell the lands heretofore appropriated for the use of Schools in that State...
signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
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Item #549413RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, May 13, 1825
* Early Union Illinois report
* Anti government act by residents
Page 3 has a report: "More Decency!--In the town of Union, (Illinois,) the citizens fasted the effigy of Mr. Cook, their Representative, to a whipping post, scourged it, hung it, shot it, and burnt... Read full description -
Item #549373NEW YORK TIMES, NY, June 20, 1942
* Paul Waner (Big Poison)
* Boston Braves - 3,000 hit with photo
This 28 page newspaper has a page 17 , two line, 1 column headline: "Waner Of Braves Gets 3,000th Hit" & subheads: "Seventh Big Leaguer to Reach Mark--Pirates win in 11th, 7-6, on Elliot's 2d Homer" & more.
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Item #549362THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, August 6, 1936.
* Jack Lovelock wins gold medal
* 1936 Olympics in Berlin Germany
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page, "LOVELOCK WINNER OF 1,500-METER OLYMPIC", with subhead.
Other news of the day throughout.
Some margin wear, mostly along the spine. Otherwise nice.
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Item #549359WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, Madison, Wisconsin, December 28, 1868
* David Ross Locke...
* Petroleum V. Nasby...
Page 2 has: "Nasby" "Mr. Nasby and His Friends Discuss the Message--The Financial Policy of the President Particularly is Approved of at the Beginning, But--"
Takes 3/4 of a column, signed in type: Petroleum Nasby... Read full description -
Item #549347THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Massachusetts, July 26, 1941 This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 9: "Grove Hits for Victory No. 300" with 1/2 column photo of Grove.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise good.
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Item #549299THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, August 10, 1945
* Japan surrendering
* World War II original
This 10 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "U.S. Prepares to Reject Jap Offer to Surrender but Keep Emperor" with related subheads and photo.
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Item #549252COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, January 26, 1828
* Daniel Webster's wife's death
Listed among the page 3 obituaries is one that begins: "In New-York, on Monday Morning last, Mrs. Grace Webster, consort of the Hon. Daniel Webster, Member of the Senate of the United States, From Massachusetts. Her remains are to be removed to this... Read full description -
Item #549194NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, July 26, 1859
* English Poet Alfred Tennyson
* 1st Baron
On page 2 under "Tennyson' New Poem" is a report about Tennyson's new poem, "The Idylls of the King". A lengthy poem taking most of the page. Tennyson added to this poem in 1869 & 1872, and completed the great work in 1885.
Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #549122THE WASHINGTON UNION, Washington, D.C., August 29, 1858
* Pike's Peak gold discovered
* Cherry Creek
* Start of Colorado gold rush
A page 2 report headed "Newly Discovered Gold Mines" says: "Monsieur Borden and company have arrived in Kansas City, from Pike's Peak, Nebraska Territory. He reports newly... Read full description -
Item #549087THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 28, 1949
* Robert Ripley death (1st report)
* Believe It Or Not cartoonist
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "Cartoonist Ripley Dies" "Stroke Kills Creator of 'Believe It or Not'" with a 1/2 column photo of Ripley.
Other news of the day throughout.
Rag... Read full description -
Item #549026THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 4, 1971
* Miami Dolphins Bob Griese
* Pittsburgh Steelers Terry Bradshaw
Full front page features a close-up color photo of Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese of the Miami Dolphins, seated on the bench with his helmet on.
This 56 page issue is loaded with sports photos and news of the day including a... Read full description -
Item #549018COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 11, 1828
* Early Augusta, Maine capital building cornerstone
* Madame Johnson makes a 3 mile aerial excursion near Philadelphia
* The Presidency of Harvard College
Page 2 "Mail Items" has: "Preparations of for the erection of the Capitol of Maine have...commenced at... Read full description -
Item #548986COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, November 23, 1822
* Sante Fe New Mexico
* Camanche Indians
A page 2 report from St. Louis says: "Col. Cooper's party have returned from their commercial enterprise to Santa Fe....they found no difficulty in traversing the wilderness with their wagons which they drove into Santa Fe....The people of... Read full description -
Item #548971HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE, from New York, dated May 31, 1887.
* Uncommon title
* Children's magazine
* Contains prints
Described as "An Illustrated Weekly " in the masthead. Has a variety of content for young readers, with some illustrations. A report about "The Game Of Ringoal" includes two illustrations.
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Item #548944SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 11, 1880
* Hermance Machine Company : Williamsport
* Point Bridge, Pittsburgh
The front page features an engraving of: "The Point Bridge Pittsburg, Pa." with a related article as well (see photos).
Among the many inside page illustrations and articles on the latest... Read full description -
Item #548923LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 23, 1939 This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 9: "Plans For Gehrig Day". This was two days after Gehrig was diagnosed with the disease. Other news of the day throughout.
Slightly browned, otherwise in... Read full description -
Item #548865LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated August 9, 1963.
* Great Train robbery
* Buckinghamshire, England
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* Train Robbery Losses Soar to $7,005,000
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Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along the spine, slightly browned, otherwise in good... Read full description -
Item #548826DAILY EVENING JOURNAL, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, September 20, 1881
* James Garfield
* Death of President
All columns on all four pages have wide, black "mourning rules" for the death of the President. Among the one columns headlines on page 3 are:
"DEAD ! " "The Long Suspense Ended" "The... Read full description -
Item #548805SUNDAY SCHOOL ADVOCATE, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 8, 1856
* Sunday School newspaper for children
Has religious-related content for young folks. Some illustrations and an ornate masthead.
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Item #548750THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 23, 1930
* Ohio State Penitentiary fire
* Columbus OH PrisonThis 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Quiz Ohio Warden on Safety Plans; Toll Now at 318, Four Near Death; Threatened Outbreak Dissipated" with subhead.
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Item #548597THE BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, March 16, 1899
* Ku Klux Klan KKK
* Whitecaps
* Negroes assassinated... 1st report
This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the back page: "NINE NEGROES MERCILESSLY SHOT DOWN" "Four Already Dead and Another Reported to Be Dying" "The... Read full description -
Item #548572EVENING POST, NY, September 3, 1847
* Thomas Hart Benton
* Missouri Senator
Page 2 has a report: "The honorary of L.L.D. was conferred on the Hon. Thomas H. Benton, at the late annual convention of the Missouri State University..."
Other news of the day includes: "Western Steamboat Disasters" "Money Digging"... Read full description -
Item #548537THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herimer-Ilion, New York, December 22, 1965
* Gale Sayers wins rookie of the year
* The Kansas Comet
* Chicago Bears football
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8:
* Rookie of the Year Is Bears Gale Sayers
Also another headline on the same page... Read full description -
Item #548501THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 17, 1921
* William J. Simmons
* Ku Klux Klan leader
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "KLAN WIZARD IS SCORED AS LIAR" and "Congressman Campbell, as Chairman of Probers, Denounces Georgian as Trifler with the Facts."
Other news of the day throughout. Some small... Read full description -
Item #548455LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 3, 1940
* Destroyers for Bases Program
* World War II relief
* U.S. Destroyers
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "50 U. S. DESTROYERS WILL GO TO BRITAIN"
with subheads that include: "Naval Air Base Deal Involved" and more.
Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #548444WASHINGTON UNION, Washington D.C., August 8, 1857
* Cape May via railroad advertisement
* Pre civil war news from Nation's Capital
Page 3 has an ad for passenger service to Cape May via the Washington Branch Railroad. Has details about departure and schedules, connections and ticket prices, as well as carriage hire "on the island".
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Item #548438EVENING POST, New York, October 8, 1847
* General Tom Thumb - "On Display"
Page 2 has a report: "Gen. Tom Thumb continues to attract crowds at the Museum. Every Levee is fully attended, although he holds five distinct ones every day....Everybody who has seen him will want to see him again..." and a bit more.
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Item #548422THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 30, 1934
* Togo Heihachiro death
* Imperial Japanese navy hero
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Togo, Japan's Greatest Hero, Is Dead at 86
and more with photo of Togo.
Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #548403THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, February 24, 1838
* William Henry Harrison son's death
Lists Horace Greeley as the Editor in the masthead. Has general news, state legislative business and commentary on political issues of the day.
The back page has a report about the death of William Henry Harrison, Jr., the 36 year old son of Gen. Harrison.
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Item #548368LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 23, 1933
* Homer Van Meter
* Baby Face Nelson
* Brainard, Minnesota bank robbery - 1st report
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "4 ROBBERS LOOT MINN. BANK".
No mention of names here but research shows that Van Meter and Nelson were involved.
Other news of... Read full description -
Item #548344NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 19, 1829 In the reports from Congress is discussion of land in Tennessee, which includes: "...but after a brief debate Mr. Crockett's resolution was agreed to. The following are the names of the select committee, Messrs. Crockett, Evans of Me. Tracy, Polk, Hawkins, and Grennell..."... Read full description -
Item #548327THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, August 23, 1944
* Liberation of Paris France
* World War II original
* General Charles De Gaulle
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* Paris Freed By Armed Frenchmen, DeGaulle Reports
with subheads that include: "Liberation Achieved After Four Days Of Street Battles Led By 50,000 Of... Read full description -
Item #548321LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 13, 1934
* John Dillinger
* Homer Van Meter
* Police station raid & escape
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "DILLINGER TRAIL LEADS THROUGH SEVERAL STATES OF THE SOUTH" "Officers Trying to Head Off Flight of the Desperado."
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Item #548318SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, September May 10, 1862
* Capture of New Orleans, Louisiana
* New Market, Virginia
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout... Read full description -
Item #548278STORM LAKE PILOT, Storm Lake, Iowa, March 19, 1873
* Storm Lake Iowa
* Buena Vista
Has some news, topical reports and ads. Page 2 has an extract of a letter: "The Yellowstone--The American Wonder-Land"
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Occasional foxing with minor margin wear, otherwise in good... Read full description -
Item #548167LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 6, 1936
* Tupelo, Mississippi
* Gainesville, Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "87 KILLED, 500 HURT BY TORNADO", "Four States are Hit By Destructive Sweep" and "Fire Adds to Horror of Storm at Tupelo,... Read full description -
Item #548158THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, September 21, 1934.
* What not to do during a lightning storm
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column headline:
* Killed When Lightning Exploded Dynamite He Was Holding In Hand
with various details noted in the article (see photos).
Other news of the day.
Complete issue, usual browning... Read full description
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