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NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, July 20, 1879  Page 5 contains two Indian related articles under the heading of "The Indians." The first article pertains to a telegram that the Indian agency had received that the chiefs who had recently visited Washington were helping to keep peace and also telling of the experience of recent visit of other Indians to the city. The other is a "Letter from a Little Cherokee Boy - How to Civilize the Sioux".
Other news, stories and advertisements of the day are within.
This…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 8, 1878  The front page has: "The Indian Outbreak" "Latest News from Idaho--Col. Bernard in the Field in Pursuit of Hostile Indians".
The report notes in part: "...Five men scouting up the Braneau Valley found...settlers gathered at Robinson's ranch...valley had been raided by Indians...Colonel Bernard with sixty cavalry are in pursuit...bodies of three whites were found...Numerous large and small bands of Indians are racing the country...Stages continue…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 28, 1875  The front page has a report headed: "Gold In The Black Hills" "Fresh Discoveries--Coarser Gold, But More of It--A Crowd of Miners Coming Into the Hills".
This is followed by: "Prof. Janney's Report--The Paying Region of Large Extend--The Hills Swarming With Miners--The Real Wealth of the Region Is Farming and Timber Lands".
  Page 3 has more than a full column taken up with a terrific & very descriptive article: "The Indian Service" with subheads: "The Red…

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 18, 1873

* American Indian Wars
* Kiowa Indians

This 4 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Indian Affairs" See photos for text.

Other news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Nice condition.

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, January 28, 1876

* Apache Indians
* New Mexico fight

An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
The front page has one column headings that include: "Fight Between Indians And U.S. Soldiers" and more. 1st report coverage on a fight near Sante Fe, New Mexico between Apache Indians and U.S. soldiers.
Complete in 4 pages, very minor spine wear,…

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 24, 1874  

* North Carolina resistance 
* Lowry War - Pembroke
* Steve Lowry killed

The front page has a brief yet notable article on the Lowry War in North Carolina: "The Last of the Robeson County (N.C.) Outlaws Killed", noting in part: "...Steve Lowery, the last survivor of the notorious band of Robeson County outlaws, was instantly killed...by three citizens...He was tuning his banjo...when three shots were fired...killing him instantly...".
Page 2 has 1 1/2 columns on:…

HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, May, 1870

* American Indians
* Florida tribes
* Prints

Beginning on the front page is an 18 page article: "Our Barbarian Brethren" that has 23 illustrations of various Indian implements & tools & more, plus a chart of "Indian Symbols", one of "A Scalp" & a scene of "Floridian Widows Scattering Their Hair Over Their Husband's Graves" that show upper frontal nudity.

Other topics with prints throughout. 8vo. size, 140 pages, dis bound, minor margin wear with…

SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Nov. 14, 1871  Very early from San Diego--a volume 2 issue--when the population was just 2300, with a nice engraving of the harbor in the masthead. 
The front page has: "ARIZONA CORRESPONDENCE--Letter from Phoenix--How Colyer Interviews the Apaches--The Romantic Side of the Story Disappears".
Also on the front page: "Letter From Sanford--The Dreaded Apache--The Effect of Colyer's Policy on the Friendly Indians--The Pimo, Pagago and Maricopa Indians Disobey…

THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 4, 1870

* Indians - Native Americans attack
* Atlantic City, Fremont County, Wyoming

Page 7 has an article headed: "Indian Treachery In Wyoming" "Massacre of Whites by Peaceful Redskins" "The Indians" and more. See image for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 20, 1878  The front page has: "The Indian War" "Hot Work Going on in Idaho" which mentions in part: "...reports serious depredations...have burned Diamond Ranch in Happy Valley...Indians have captured over 400 horses...Troops and supplies are greatly needed...report the mountain full of Indians...They are in hot pursuit of the Bannocks..." with more.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the spine margin and a bit fragile but in nice condition.

CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, May 30, 1876

* Black Hills - Wyoming Territory
* Native Americans - Indians

This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "More Doleful News From the Black Hills" "Fighting and Murdering by Indians in Wyoming Territory" "The Indian Troubles" "More Fighting and Murders". See images for text.
Complete, a little spine wear, otherwise good condition.

NEW YORK HERALD, August 20, 1874  Page 5 has an article under: "The Colored War In South Carolina" with subhead: "A Skirmish Between Rival Black Factions at Georgetown--The Town in Possession of Infuriated Negroes".
Also: "The White Sulphur Springs" "Lack of Visitors" "Bad Management I& Dilapidated Dwellings 7 Hotels" "Repulsive Negroes" and: "The Black Tide of the South Sets Toward the Cities"
Page 4 has: "FORMOSA" "The Japanese Forces inn a Position to Bring the Pirates to Terms" "A…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 11, 1875  

* Black Hills gold rush - miners - mining
* Cheyenne & Lakota Indians - tribes 

The front page has: "Black Hills" "Preparing To Leave" "The Miners Covering Ups The Richer Lodes--The Town of Stonewall Planted in Custer's Gulch" with a dateline of "Cheyenne, W.T.".
This concerns the treaty with the Indians at the time, which required that the miners leave the area as the land was being returned to the Indians. 
Complete in 8 pages, spotted foxing, nice…

THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, Jan. 31, 1879  

* Chief Sitting Bull
* Hunkpapa Lakota
* Indians - Native Americans

Page 4 has two interesting editorials, one headed: "Sitting Bull" which relates to his return to American soil from Canada, and the other: "How to Treat the Indians" which reflects upon a minister's opinion: "..the only way to deal with the Indians is to regard them as being capable of assuming the duties & responsibilities of citizenship...they have the capacity &…

MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California, June 8, 1873 

* Rare Old West title
* Modoc Indians war

Page 3 has a report with small column heads: "From The Modoc Country" "Timber Brought into Camp for the Scaffold--General Davis Announces His Intention of Hanging About a Dozen of the Modocs--The Warriors have no Friends" with other subheads in its four dispatches (see). Nice to have reports on the Modoc Indian War from the state where it happened (southern Oregon also).
Four pages, never bound…

THE SALT LAKE DAILY TRIBUNE, Salt Lake City, July 18, 1876  The front page has a letter signed by General: Geo. F. Crook to General Sherman concerning the situation with the Indians, with mention of the camp on the Little Horn.
Some of the heads & subheads include: "Custer's Presentment" "The Indian War" "The Sioux Have Three Fighting Men to Crook's One" "Warriors Leaving the Agencies to Join General Sitting Bull" "A Monument Will be Erected to Custer in Michigan".
Four pages, large folio…

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 29, 1878  The front page has; "The Indian War" "Later From Oregon--The Klamath Indians Growing Restless" mentioning in part: "...from Oregon is that the Klamath braves are getting restless, and are eager to join in the war. They have already commenced murdering settlers and stealing stock..." with more.
Four pages, archival strengthening at some margins, and a bit fragile but in nice condition.

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 27, 1878  The front page has: "The Indian War" "Colonel Bernard's Attack a Decided Success" and: "Additional Particulars" then: "A Large Camp of Squaws and Non-combatants" "with: "A Formidable Contest Impending--Disaffection of the Whole Indian Population--Chief Moses on the War Path".
Four pages, archival strengthening at some margins, and a bit fragile but in nice condition.

THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, September 29, 1877

* Battle of Cow Island Landing
* Cow Creek - Montana
* Nez Perce Indians

This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "INDIAN POW WOW" "Spotted Tail's Crowd at the White House" "They Have a Big Talk with the Great Father" See image for text here.
Complete in nice condition.

ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, April 30, 1873  The top of the ftpg. has nice column heads on the Modoc Indian War with: "ANOTHER BATTLE" "A Detachment of Troops Caught In a Trap" "Galling Cross Fire from the Modocs" "A Complete Rout" "19 Men Killed" "Gallant Conduct of Captain Thomas" "He Dies a Brave Soldier" "The Dead Mutilated by Indian Barbarity" "Massacres Feared from Other Tribes" and much more (see).
Four pages, large folio size, very nice condition. Folder size noted is for…

NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1874  The front page has: "The Indians' "The Situation at Red Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies--Insolence of the Savages" which is an interesting report datelined from Cheyenne, Wyoming Territory.
Also on the front page is: "Triple 'Execution" "Three Indians Hanged at Fort Smith, Arkansas" about which much can be found on the internet.
Page 5 has: "CALIFORNIA" "Rambling Sketches From San Francisco Southward" which is a fine and very descriptive article of California…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11 , 1878

* Battle of Birch Creek
* Near Pendleton, Oregon
* Bannock War - Indians

The top of page 5 has one column headings: "HOWARD STRIKES INDIANS" "A Gallant Fight On Butler Creek" and more. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, generally nice.

CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, May 28, 1880

* General John Porter Hatch
* Chief Victorio - Apaches Indians

the front page has one column headlines: "INDIAN ROUT", "Gen. Hatch Whips The Hostile Apaches", "Fifty-Five Killed--Victoria Receives Reinforcements from the Tribes". See photos for text here. Other news and advertisements of the day.

Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Memphis, Tennessee, June 3, 1873 

* Modoc War - Indians
* Captain Jack (Kintpaush) captured

The top of the front page has: "Blessed Peace" "The Celebrated Jack, of Modoc Renown, Is Clutched" "And the United States Army Again Vindicates its Prowess Upon the Lava Beds" with the lengthy text marking the capture of Modoc Indian leader Captain Jack. Many related subheads as well.
Four pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 9, 1875  Page 3 has: "The Black Hills" "The Treaty With the Sioux" "How the Indians Were Persuaded to Make the Treaty--Wisdom of Their Action in Saying Cattle". This is followed by: "Character of the Country" "General Diffusion of Small Quantities of Gold Over a Large Area--One-Third of the Hills Covered with Heavy Timber--The Soil Rich & Deep".
Page 4 has most of a column taken up with an editorial on: "The Indian Negotiations".

Background: This 1875 edition of the New

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 22, 1873 

* Modoc War - California Indians
* Lava Beds - Captain Jack fame

The front page has small one column headings: "Indian Affairs" "The Battle With the Modocs--A Petition from Arizona" See images for text here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 25, 1890  Among the prints within are a halfpg: "Incident of Indian Life--The 'Squaw Man' Visited by His Wife's Relations--Scene in the Indian Territory". Also: "Big Trees in Humboldt County, California". A nice fullpg; "A Duck Farm at Eastport, Long Island...".
Also two great full pages with many prints of: "Illinois--The City of Peoria...". Then another fullpg. with  7 scenes of: "Missouri--The City of Hannibal & Its Attractions".
Twenty pages,…

ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, Jan. 21, 1873  The top of the first column has a nice stack of headlines, many concerning the Modoc Indian War, including: "DESPERATE BATTLE" "With the Modoc Indians" "Ten Hours of Conflict with a Concealed Foe" "Defeat of the Troops" "Outnumbered, Five to One" plus heads on other events of the day as well, including: "Cold Blooded Murder in Kentucky" and more.
Four pages, large folio size, nice condition.

CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, April 21, 1876

* Indians - depredations
* Kentucky moonshiners - moonshining

This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has column headings: "Indian Outrage" "A Party of Whites Attacked and Several Persons Killed or Wounded"
Page 5 has one column headings: "'Moonshiners'" "The Mountain Distilleries--Desperate Fights with Petty Revenue Thieves". See images for text.
…

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 14, 1881

* Moquis Indians (Hopi)
* Snake Dance

Page 2 has one column headlines: "THE SNAKE DANCE", "As Practiced by the Moquis Indians", "A Description of the Horrible Religious Rite". See photos for an interesting report here.

Other news and advertisements of the day.  A little margin wear, otherwise nice.

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 5, 1874

* General William S. Harney
* American Indian Wars

The top of page 5 has an article: "WASHINGTON NOTES" "Gen. Harney On Indians - He Suggests Hanging Or Shooting Sellers of Whisky to Savages--Army Officers More Efficient in Managing Them".
Eight pages, light toning at the margins, four binding holes near the spine affect unrelated text, nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1874  The front page has: "A Victory For Women - The Supreme Court of Massachusetts Declare Them Eligible For Election to the School Board" with much detail. 
Page 3 has: "The Indians - Recapitulation Of Recent Reported Outrages" noting near the beginning: "...that there will be a severe struggle between the Indians and the soldiers...a party of Sioux from Red Cloud Agency had arrived..." with much more.
Eight pages, four binding holes near the spine affect unrelated…

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 18, 1885  Inside has a full page with 3 prints of: "Scenes & Incidents of the Strike of Iron-Workers in Cleveland" and other fullpg. has 4 prints of: "The Indian Troubles--Types & Incidents In Southwestern Kansas & the Indian Territory." A fullpg. has  8 scenes of: "The Manufacture of Lager Beer..." and smaller prints regarding firemen.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1873 

* Modoc Indian War
* Lava Beds - Captain Jack
* Second Battle of the Stronghold

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE HOSTILE INDIANS" with smaller subheads. Text takes up about 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day throughout. Twelve pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1874 

* Tribal Chief Cochise death (1st report)
* Chiricahua Apaches - Indians

The very bottom of the front page has a very brief and discrete report headed: "Death Of The Indian Chief Cochise" with the text reading simply: "Cochise, the famous Apache chief, died on the 9th of June." (see)
Eight pages, light toning at the margins, should be handled carefully.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 27, 1875

* Chief Stone Calf
* Cheyenne Indians

The front page as small one column heading on 6th column: "Surrender Of Indian Tribe" and "Stone Calf And 1,600 Cheyennes With Their German Women Captives Surrender". See photo for brief text here.

This issue contains other news of the day throughout. Complete in 12 pages, it has light browning and minor margin wear, but is otherwise in good condition.

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 9, 1883

* 19th century scalping
* Native Americans - Indians
* Trophy - proof of a kill

This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 5 has an article headed: "Scalp-Taking" "The Indian Tradition Purporting to Give the True Origin of the Custom" See images for text here.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle.…

THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, June 17, 1881

* Indian Industrial School
* Carlisle, Pennsylvania

The front page has a small one column heading: "The Indian School at Carlisle". See image for brief text.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large sized paper measuring 25 x 19 1/2 inches, a little irregular along spine, otherwise nice condition. Uncommon title.

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, July 12, 1878  The front page has an article: "The Indian War" The Hostiles Whipped Into the Mountains" concerning the General Howard and the Indian tribes of the Columbia Valley in Oregon.
Also on the ftpg: "Our Red Wards" "A Council with Red Cloud" datelined from the Red Cloud Agency.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine from disbinding, a bit fragile but in nice condition.

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 18, 1885  Inside has a full page with 3 prints of: "Scenes & Incidents of the Strike of Iron-Workers in Cleveland" and other fullpg. has 4 prints of: "The Indian Troubles--Types & Incidents In Southwestern Kansas & the Indian Territory." A fullpg. has  8 scenes of: "The Manufacture of Lager Beer..." and smaller prints regarding firemen.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.

GREENSBORO NORTH STATE, North Carolina, Nov. 10, 1887

* Jenny Lind death
* Swedish Nightingale
* Opera singer

The top of the front page has: "The Death of Jenny Lind" "A Brief Life Sketch of the World-Famed Songstress" which includes an illustration of her.
Also on the ftpg: "THE FIGHTING INDIANS" "A Brief Skirmish And A Dead Sword-Bearer" "The Indians Refuse to Submit to Arrest & Fire Upon the Advancing Troops. The Volley is Returned and the Young Rebel Chieftain Falls", this article…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 9, 1875  Page 3 has: "The Black Hills" "The Treaty With the Sioux" "How the Indians Were Persuaded to Make the Treaty--Wisdom of Their Action in Saying Cattle". This is followed by: "Character of the Country" "General Diffusion of Small Quantities of Gold Over a Large Area--One-Third of the Hills Covered with Heavy Timber--The Soil Rich & Deep".
Page 4 has most of a column taken up with an editorial on: "The Indian Negotiations".

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 5, 1871 Ftpg. poem: 'Kit Carson's Ride'. Nearly fullpg. Th. Nast political cartoon includes Boss Tweed. Nice fullpg: 'Buffalo Bulls Protecting a Herd From Wolves'. Fullpg. with 3 scenes: 'Payment of Indian Annuities' 'Birch-Bark Indian Wigwams' 'Indians Making Birch-Bark Canoes'. 
Note: The "Salem Witch Trials" Supplement, may also be available at a slightly higher price. If you want it to be included, use this link: Salem Witch Trials... Buffalo... Indian…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 4, 1870 The front page has a nice article with illustration: 'Making Arrows' which shows a female Indian making one, with two other Indians looking on. A Thomas Nast full page "New York Excelsior". A halfpage, doublepage "General View of Modern Athens, with Ruins of the Ancient City on the Right". Two halfpage illustrations "First Municipal Election in Richmond Since the end of the War - Registration of Colored Voters" and halfpg: 'Flower Sellers in the Market…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 20, 1874  Nice ftpg: 'Irrigation In Colorado--Letting Water Into a Side Sluice-Way' Two halfpg: 'Indians Offering Gifts To The Dead' & 'Indian Canoe Race' Fullpg. Nast cartoon "The Greatest Joke of the Century". 3/4 pg "Italian Acrobats".
Doublepage centerfold "The Czar of Russia in England -- the Debarkation at Dover"; Halfpg "Studies from Life on the Deck of an Ocean Steamer"; "General B. H. Bristow, United States Secretary of the Treasury" and "Henri…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 10, 1898  Full front page illus. of "The Perils of the Deep." Inside are two full pages of illus. of "The Great Storm on November 26 and 27." Full pg. illus. of "The Electric-Cab Service in New York City."
Doublepage centerfold of "A Strange Mixture of Barbarism and Christianity - The Celebration of San Geronimo's Day Among the Pueblo Indians." Full pg. of illus. of "Puerto Rico - Our West Indian Acquisitions and its People." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Football…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1879  Front page illustration: 'Anxious Moments'. Double page centerfold: 'Shooting Cattle at Standing Rock Indian Agency' is by W.A. Rogers, showing many Indians. Full page: 'Sketches at the New York Pigeon Show'. 3/4 page illustration: 'The Execution of Moncasi for an Attempt on the Life of King Alfonso'. Full page illustration: 'St. Valentine Fancies' .
Sixteen pages, in very good condition (as shown), and contains additional prints and related text.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1870  The front page features a nearly fullpage illustration: "Let Us Have Peace" shows Grant shaking hands with an Indian. Inside the issue is a halfpage: "Landing Tropical Fruits at Burling Slip, New York". Prints of billiard players "A. P. Rudolph" and "Cyrille Dion". Great fullpage: "Indians on The Warpath" is displayable. "Peasant Funeral in the Mam Turk Mountains, Conemara, Ireland" and a 2/3 page illustration "The Recent Elections in Paris - Soldiers…