Yale and Harvard preparing for varsity race this week....
Item #177397
June 30, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 30, 1906
John D. Rockefeller....
Item #177398
July 07, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 7, 1906
H.G. Wells...
A Fourth of July crash, and a Train disaster in England....
Item #177401
July 21, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 21, 1906
National Amateur Golf Championship... H.G. Wells...
Item #177402
July 28, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 28, 1906
The Death of Lady Curzon.... H.G. Wells...
Item #177405
August 18, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 18, 1906
George V. Coronation Procession.....
Item #177410
July 08, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 8, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Coronation Procession Passing Trafalgar Square After the Ceremonies in the Abbey."
This issue has a photos of "The Sate Coach Approaching Westminster Abbey"; "London's Great Show"; "The Coronation Processi... See More
Yale wins single and team championships in Golfing....
Item #177417
November 03, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 3, 1906
Train Wreck in Atlantic City....
Item #177418
November 10, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 10, 1906
Calamitous Hurricane on Florida Coast....
Item #177419
November 17, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 17, 1906
The President in San Juan...
Item #177424
December 22, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 22, 1906
Panama Canal...
Item #177425
December 29, 1906
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 29, 1906
Item #177439
April 06, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 6, 1907
Court-Tennis Championships....
Item #177446
May 25, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 25, 1907
Railroad Wreck in Southern California....
Item #177447
June 01, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 1, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "First You Set Them Up, And Then--" by W. A. Rogers. Included in this issue is an article on "Our Navy and Japan's" by Walter Scott Meriwether. There are photos of "The Japanese Navy Discovers America"; "A Tie-Up in Maritme Commerce--The Longshore-Men... See More
John Warwick Daniel....
Item #177449
June 15, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 15, 1907
Judson Harmon....
Item #177452
July 06, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1907
front page Mark Twain photo....
Item #177459
August 24, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 24, 1907 There is a front page photo, "In His Hours of Ease." There is an article and photos of "A Nero of To-Day" by W. G. Fitz-Gerald. Photos of "Three of Saint-Gaudens' Best Sculptures" is included in this issue as well as, a double page illustration of "The Eavesdropper" by James Montgomery F... See More
President Roosevelt....
Item #177461
September 07, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1907
Dreadnoughts's 9 Bull's-Eyes in 12 shots....
Item #177462
September 14, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1907
Item #177464
October 05, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1907
Boat-Racing on the Hudson....
Item #177465
October 12, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Blood-Curdling Nightmare in the Canebrake" by W. A. Rogers. There are photos of "Training Bluejackets for the Battle-Ship Cruise to the Pacific" and a comic portrayal of John D. Rockefeller and Mark Twain. There is a double page illustration of "Music" by James Mon... See More
Count Von Zeppelin Flies again....
Item #177467
October 26, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 26, 1907
Admiral Evan's Flag-Ship....
Item #177476
December 28, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 28, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "A Modest Request" by W. A.. Rogers. There are photos of "The First of the Peace Doves Takes Flight"; double page photo spread of "Awaiting the Admiral's Signal at Hampton Roads"; "The Mine Catastrophe in West Virginia"; an illustration of "Wher... See More
Rhodes Opera house fire....
Item #177481
February 01, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 1, 1908 There is a front page illustration, " 'The (Twice) Belted Knight' " by W. A.. Rogers. There is an article with photos of "Fighting Fire With Politics" by William Inglis. There are photos of "The Sacrifice to a Child's Curiosity" and "The Late Edmund Clarence Stedman.&q... See More
King and Crown Prince of Portugal murdered...
Item #177483
February 15, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 15, 1908
Bombing in Union Square.... Ghost town mining towns of Nevada...
Item #177491
April 11, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 11, 1908
Item #177493
April 25, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 25, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "Quoth The Parrot: 'Evermore!' " by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there are photos of "Behind the Guns in Magdalena Bay"; "Spring Cleaning in the Alps"; "The Ways of Some of Our Foreign Relatives"; "Man's Best Friend in the Desert"... See More
Item #177495
May 09, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 9, 1908
The Catholic Centenary in New York....
Item #177496
May 16, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 16, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "Forward, March!" by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there is are photos of "The Vanderbilt Coach-and-Four in England"; "The Catholic Centenary in New York" by Charles Johnston; a double pg. illustration of "Old Dr. Bryan" by E. W. Kemble, and other adverti... See More
Governors and Guests and White House Conference...
Item #177498
May 30, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 30, 1908 There is a front pg. illustration, "The Prodigal Returns from Brownsville" by W. A.. Rogers. In this issue, there is are photos of "Governors and Distinguished Guests at the White House Conference"; San Francisco's Welcome to the Fleet"; a double pg. illustration of "Cross-Country Run of the Fav... See More
The Olympics in London....
Item #177505
August 01, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Get Out of the Way? I Guess Not!' " There are photos of "America First at Olympia" and American Laurels at Olympia." There is then a photo of "The Republican Battle Front" which is a photo of George R. Sheldon, William H. Taft, Frank R. ... See More
Olympics in London....
Item #177507
August 15, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 15, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Which 'Opposition' Will You Have, Mr. Pulitzer?' "
This issue has photos of "Awarding the Olympic Prizes" which includes and photo of "Queen Alexandra presenting the Marathon Trophy to Hayes, the American Winner." The
... See More
This issue has photos of "Awarding the Olympic Prizes" which includes and photo of "Queen Alexandra presenting the Marathon Trophy to Hayes, the American Winner." The
Yachting...
Item #177508
August 22, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 22, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "A Campaign Contribution From the Carolinas."
This issue has an article and photos of "The Disaster in the North West" plus photos of "When Royalty Goes Yachting"; "The Winner of the New York to Paris Race"; "Studies in 'Ma... See More
Item #177509
August 29, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 29, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "But He Daresn't Let Go!"
This issue has photos of "Mob Rule in Lincoln's Town"; "The Republicans Inform Mr. Sherman"; "Mr. Bryan Accepts"; "The End of the Great Zeppelin Air-ship"; "The Future King of England a... See More
Voting for Taft and Chanler.... W.A. Rogers...
Item #177512
October 31, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 31, 1908 The front page of this issue has an illustration by W. A. Rogers called "'Be Thou a Spirit of Health, or Goblin Damn'd, Thou Com'st in Such a Questionable Shape...' "
This issue has photos of "How to Vote for Taft and Chanler"; "A Great American Automobile Victory"; "Michigan&
... See More
This issue has photos of "How to Vote for Taft and Chanler"; "A Great American Automobile Victory"; "Michigan&
Lord Northcliffe's Dinner....
Item #177514
November 14, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 14, 1908 The front page of this issue has a photo of "America's Greatest College President Resigns." This issue a photo of "The Dinner given to Lord Northcliffe in New York by the Pilgrims"; "A 'Salome' of the Future"; "Perpetuating a Famous Race-Horse"; "The Largest Bronze Ever Cast Entire in Am... See More
Wright Brothers fly for King Edward....
Item #177518
April 17, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 17, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has an illustration of "Extremes Meet" by W. O. Wilson.
This issue has a painting by George Frederick Watts of "Algernon Charles Swinburne." There are photos of "The Wright Brothers Fly for King Edward" and "A 412-Mile Dog-Team Race.... See More
Mark Twain ad....
Item #177519
April 24, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 24, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has an illustration of "'Dreadnought" by W. A. Rogers.
This issue has photos of "Travels With an Ex-President"; a photo of "Mrs. T. Suffern Tailer, of New York" and "A King of the Ring." There is also a double page illustration by... See More
Mark Twain ad....
Item #177520
May 01, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 1, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Who Raised the Price of Bread."
This issue has a photo of "A Star in the Making" which is of Miss Helen Ware, and there is an article of called "How Canada Started the Marathon Craze" by William Hemmingway. There are also i... See More
Cipriano Castro....
Item #177522
May 15, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 15, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Without a Country", Cipriano Castro.
This issue has a photos of "Chips From the World's Workshop" and a portrait by S. Muller Ury of "Mrs. Clark Williams, of New York." There is also a double page illustration spread o... See More
The Death of Edward Everett Hale....
Item #177527
June 19, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 19, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "Edward Everett Hale--The famous author of "The Man Without a Country."
This issue has an article on "Edward Everett Hale" and photos of "The Opening Days of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition at Seattle." There is a double ... See More
James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177528
July 03, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "A Notable Dramatic Event--The Maid of Orleans...Miss Maude Adams in the role of Joan of Arc."
This issue has a photo spread of "Two Prophets Not Without Honor"; "The Winning Car in Indiana's Automobile Road Race"; "The No... See More
Louis Bleriot flew across the English Channel....
Item #177531
July 31, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 31, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Man Who Flew Across the English Channel."
This issue has articles of "Mountain-Climbing by Balloon" by Joseph K. Hutchinson; "The World Mechanism of the Wheat" by Herbert N. Casson and there is a photo of "A Transplanted... See More
Glenn Curtiss sets flight record...
Item #177532
June 11, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1910 Full front page photo headed: "Curtiss' Great Flight" and captioned: "The Hammondsport aviator passing above West Point on his extraordinary flight down the Hudson from Albany to Governors Island." Inside page has seven more photos, and a report about Curtiss' record flight for "heavier-than-air machines"... See More
Henry Hudson....
Item #177538
September 25, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 25, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has an illustration of "The Children of His Brain" by C. J. Budd.
This issue has an article and illustrations of "New Data Concerning Henry Hudson" by Thomas A. Janvier and there is a photo spread of "Bringing Back the Days of Hudson and Fulton
Item #177539
October 02, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 2, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue.The front page of this issue has a photo of "Three Hundred Years After."
This issue has a photos of "The Chief Actors in a Stupendous Production"; "The Twentieth Century Greets the Past"; "The Tiny Craft and Their Ponderous Descendants"; "Gleams From New Yo... See More
Jaems Montgomery Flagg...
Item #177543
November 20, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 20, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "A New Power in New York's Drama."
This issue has an illustration of " 'Do It Now!' " by Kemble and there are photos of "The House that Tammany Built"; "An Anarchist's Peace Tribute to the Drama" and &quo... See More
Surgery on the Conscious..... Harvard University...
Item #177545
December 18, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 18, 1909 There is a color cover on this issue. The front page of this issue has a photo of "An Exponent of Surgical Advance."
This issue has an illustration of "Congress at Work Once More--"I Wonder if the Pesky Critters are Going to Sting Me Again"" There is an article with photos of "Surgery on the Conscious"... See More
Football with its New Rules....
Item #177547
November 13, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 13, 1909 The front page of this issue has an illustration of "After Forty Years" by Sarah K. Smith. This issue has an illustration of "After the Battle" by Kemble and photo spreads of "America's Premier Automobile Race"; "The Paper Town that Northcliffe Built"; "Following the Ball Under the New Rules&quo... See More
King Edward VII Goes Hunting.... death of Frederic Remington...
Item #177550
January 08, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 8, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "An Interpreter of the West", portrait of Frederic Remington who recently died.
There is an article of "The Price of Peace" by Major R. C. Croxton, 9th U.S. Infantry. Also in this issue are several photos of "His Majesty Goes Shooting" and there is an article of "... See More
Mr. Morgan Gives Hartford an Art Gallery....
Item #177551
January 29, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 29, 1910
The front page of this issue has an illustration of "The Patchwork Quilt" by Sarah K. Smith.
There is an article of "Mr. Morgan's Latest Gift to Art" which is followed by a photo of Mr. Morgan, labeled "Mr. Morgan Gives Hartford an Art Gallery." There is a photo spread of "Chicago's Annual Art Exh... See More
Railroading in the Winter....
Item #177555
February 26, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 26, 1910
The front page of this issue has an illustration of "The Bully's Waterloo" by William L. Jacobs.
In this issue, there are photos of "Railroading at its Worst"; "The Song of the Sea"; "On of the Children of Destiny" and "The Play and its Players." The double page illustration is of "Unc... See More
Item #177556
March 05, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 5, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "An Interesting Senatorial Possibility."
In this issue, there is an illustration of "Uncle Sam: "What You Need is a Change of Scene, and Four Years of Complete Rest"" by Kemble. There is a photo of "Another International Alliance" and there is a double page illustr... See More
Polo...
Item #177560
April 09, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 9, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "International Polo at Lakewood."
In this issue, there is an illustration of "William: "That's a Pretty Poor Score for a Qualifying Round; Mighty Hard Course to Play, Hey! What, Jimmie?" James: "It is four Beginners."" by Kemble. There is a photo of "A Sta... See More
The Death of Mark Twain....
Item #177563
May 07, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, dated May 7, 1910 The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Nation's Leading "Fan."" which shows President Taft throwing out the first ball at the Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Athletics game.
In this issue, there is an illustration of "Training the Cabinet Birds" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of ... See More
Halley's Comet... Women's suffrage-themed prints...
Item #177564
May 14, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 14, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "England's New Sovereign."
This issue has an article with photos of "Britain's World-Mourned King" by Victor Rousseau and a photo of "The New English King and His Family." There is also an article of "The Menace in the Skies--Will Halley's Comet Harm the Eart... See More
Item #177567
June 04, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 4, 1910
The front page of this issue has a photo of "Where Death Was King."
This issue has an illustration of "Uncle Sam: 'Say, Bonehead, You're Trying to Hold This Up and I'm Going to Push it Down--If You Value Your Anatomy Just Shift Your Position a Trifle" by Kemble. There are photo spreads of "From Father to Son on ... See More
10 Die in 12-Inch Rifle Malfunction....
Item #177572
August 06, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 6, 1910
This issue a full color, cover page. The front page of this issue has a photo of "Ohio's Republican Candidate for Governor."
This issue has an illustration of "A Parallelogram" by Kemble and an article with photos of "A Diana in Africa" by H. R. H. Helene de France, Duchess of Aosta. There are photos of "Whe... See More
Mark Twain Ad....
Item #177574
August 20, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1910
This issue a full color, cover page. This issue's front page is a photo of "England's New Sovereigns at Close Range."
This issue has an illustration of "An Historic Incident--And True" by Kemble and there is an article with photos of "The Aeroplane in War" by General Homer Lea and "A Diana in Africa&quo... See More
Woodrow Wilson, presidential candidate...
Item #177577
September 24, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 24, 1910
This issue a full color, cover page. This issue's front page is a photo of "Woodrow Wilson--Democratic Candidate for Governor of New Jersey."
This issue has an illustration of "What Kemble Saw at the Democratic State Convention of New Jersey" and "Maine Went Hell-Bent" both by which were drawn by Kemble. The ... See More
Item #177578
October 01, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 1, 1910
This issue's front page is a photo of "Maine's Pledge to Democracy."
This issue has an illustration of "Foolish Question No. 78,936" by Kemble. There are photos of "Linking Long Island to New Jersey"; "Schooling Men-Fishes"; "The Birdcraftsmen at Boston"; "The Fastest Fighting Craft ... See More
Several displayable Kemble prints...
Item #177581
November 12, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1910
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Another Kind of Bird Man."
This issue has an illustration of "'I'm Not Saying Anything, But Just Watch me get Popular' " by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "A Day with the Football Squad" by Edward B.... See More
Woodrow Wilson.....
Item #177582
November 19, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 19, 1910
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Woodrow Wilson--The Next Governor of New Jersey."
This issue has an illustration of "The Boss Among the Bossies" by Kemble. There are photos of "Governor-Elect Woodrow Wilson and His Family" and "The Governors- E... See More
Item #177583
November 26, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 26, 1910
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Tolstoi, The Tragic Philosopher."
This issue has an illustration of "'The Fight for Progressive Popular Government has Merely Begun'--Theodore Roosevelt" drawn by Kemble. There are photos of "Painting With the Came... See More
Mark Twain....
Item #177586
December 17, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 17, 1910
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "A Seasonable Suggestion" by Kemble.
This issue has photos of "The Master of Twelve Million Miles of Wire" and "Homage to Mark Twain's Memory." There is also an article of "Mark Twain, In Memoriam.&quo... See More
Tribute to Mark Twain....
Item #177588
December 31, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 31, 1910
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Step Lively, Please!"
This issue has an illustration of "Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New" by Kemble. Also in this issue is a full page illustration of "The Vampires" by Harry Grant Dart. There is also a full page ... See More
Item #177590
January 21, 1911
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."" b... See More
The Death of Paul Morton....
Item #177591
January 28, 1911
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 "Tab... See More
Rebellion in Mexico....
Item #177595
February 25, 1911
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 ... See More
Item #177597
March 11, 1911
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... See More
Fire-fighting...
Item #177600
April 01, 1911
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 P... See More
Item #177605
May 06, 1911
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 ... See More
Item #177610
June 10, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 10, 1911
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Ruler of Mexico."
This issue has a photo of "A Queen at Her Ease" and the double page illustration is of "A Session of the Cabinet" by T. de Thulstrup. There is a photo of "Dreamland" in Ruins"... See More
Kaiser & Prince Wilhelm of Prussia photo...
Item #177613
July 15, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 15, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Royalty At Its Best."
This issue has an article of "A Talk with Governor Baldwin" and there are photos of "With Mr. Howells at Kittery Point." There is an illustration of "The Aviator" by J. Lawrence Stone a... See More
Bull Run....
Item #177614
July 22, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 22, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "'Making Up Time.' "
This issue has an article which is "Illustrated With Wood-Cuts from Contemporaneous Issues of "Harper's Weekly" of "Bull Run--the Private's Battle" by Robert Sloss. There is al... See More
Girl's baseball club...
Item #177616
August 05, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 5, 1911 This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late E. A. Abbey."
This issue has a photo of "The Blue and The Gray Clasp Hands at Bull Run" and "Wales Acclaims Her Prince." There is a full page illustration of "Where There is No Traffic Squad" by Gerrit ... See More
The Death of Abbey.... School for Aviators...
Item #177617
August 12, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 12, 1911 This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "A Remarkable New Lincoln Statue."
This issue has an article of "Abbey and His Art" and on the opposite page, there are several of his illustrations." There are photos of "Edison in Search of Worry"; "The ... See More
Governor Dix....
Item #177619
August 26, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 26, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "England's Famine-Threatening Strike."
This issue has an article with photos on the next page of "The Most Graceful of Golfers" by an English Golfer. The double page of this illustration is "Governor Dix and His... See More
Item #177625
October 07, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1911
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Where Hundreds Died by Flood and Fire."
This issue has an article with photos of "The Muddle in Maine" by Holman Day and photos of "Gertrude Elliott in Repertoire." There is a full page illustration of "The Gre... See More
Color cover by W.H.D. Koerner... Print by E.W. Kenble...
Item #177626
October 14, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 14, 1911 (with color cover by W.H.D. Koerner)
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Winfield Scott Schley, U. S. N."
This issue has an illustration of "The Spear That Knows No Brother" by Kemble. There is a photo of "What the "Hawke" did to the "Olymp... See More
Tribute to Arnold Bennett.... Colorful Christmas Issue...
Item #177634
December 16, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1911
The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Christmas Memories" W. E. Mears.
This issue is a Christmas issue, so there are many short stories and color tinted illustrations. These full page illustrations include "Christmas Eve on the Flat-House Roof" by F. Strothmann; "The Great Divide" by George Watson Ba... See More
Item #177638
September 07, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 7, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has an illustration called "T. R.: 'Follow Me. Can't You See I'm Moses?'" by Rollin Kerby.
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign" and an article called "The Ball-player between Games" by Edward ... See More
England's King and Queen made emperor and empress of India....
Item #177640
January 13, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 13, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "India Pays Homage to Her Emperor."
This issue has a photo spread of the "First Photographs of India's Great Durbar." The double page illustration is of "The Race For the White House" by E. W. Kemble plus there is a photo spread "Of Interest to Playgoers." Al... See More
Cardinal Farley comes to America....
Item #177642
January 27, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 27, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "America's New Prince of the Church."
This issue has an illustration of "Weighing Them In" by Kemble. There are photo spreads of "America's Greeting to Cardinal Farley" and "How They Welcomed His Eminence." There is a photo of "Here the Democrats wil... See More
Martial Law in New England....
Item #177644
February 10, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 10, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Martial Law in New England."
This issue has an illustration of "Not Yet, But Soon" by Kemble. There is an article of "The Most Famous of Sea Duels" by H. Ashton Ramsay and an article with photos of "The King of Winter Sports" by Edward Bayard Moss. Also in this... See More
Great sledding color cover...
The Women's Suffrage-themed: "The Militant Recruit" by E.W. Kemble...
Item #177645
February 17, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 17, 1912
The front page of this issue is an illustration of "The Militant Recruit" by Kemble. Also present is a wonderful color cover a what appears to be a grandfather and grandson painting an old wooden sled.
Additional content includes "The Fall of Fort Donelson" by James Barnes, which includes a "wood-cut in the issue of &q... See More
Arizona Statehood...
Item #177647
March 02, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Street of the Automobiles."
This issue has an illustration of "The Ever-Persistent Billy" by E. W. Kemble. There are photos of "Aspects of the Passing Show" and the double page is a photo spread of "Some Art Works From a Great Collection." There is a photo of &... See More
Captain Amundsen discovers South Pole...
Item #177649
March 16, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Man Who Found the South Pole--Captain Roald Amundsen."
This issue has an article of "The South Pole Attained" and two full page illustrations by Kemble called "Putting It Up" and "Talking It Down." The double page illustration is of "The Suspected Courier... See More
The burial of the 66 men from the "Maine"....
Item #177651
March 30, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The "Maine's" Last Muster."
This issue has an illustration of "Having a Bully Time" by Kemble. There are photos of "England's Furnace Goes Out" and an article of "Great Britain's Labor Crisis" by Sydney Brooks. The double page illustration is... See More
"Titanic" sunk....
Item #177654
April 20, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, April 20, 1912 There is a full, color, cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Lost 'Titanic.'"
This issue is in two parts. The first part has an article of "Quarreling at the coal-bin" by Edward Hungerford and an article of "Improving the Aeroplane" by Albert S. Levino.
The second p... See More
"Titanic" sunk.... "Carpathia" with "Titanic" survivors....
Item #177655
April 27, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 27, 1912 The front page of this issue is a photo of "Some of the Pitiful Seven Hundred. A boatload of the "Titanic's" survivors just before they were succored by the 'Carpathia' ".
This issue is in two parts. The first part has an illustration of "'The Wise Custom Which Limits the President to Two Terms Regards Th... See More
Death of Wilbur Wright...
An Exhibition of Inca Treasures.....
Item #177660
June 08, 1912
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. Beasley and there is another article by... See More
Item #177666
July 20, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1912 (color cover not present) The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Opening of the Olympic Games." Within the issue there is an illustration called "The Latest Arrival at the Political Zoo" by Kemble. The double page is a photo spread called "Where New York's Skyscrapers Cease to be Impressive" and ther... See More
Baseball scouting...
Item #177667
July 27, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, July 27, 1912 This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Victorious America at the Olympic Games."
In this issue there is an illustration called "'Come On In, Fellows, the Water's Fine!'" by C. J. Budd and there is an article with photos called "America's Athleti... See More
Item #177670
August 17, 1912
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 any more bosses who wish to be made leaders?'" by Kemble and much more.
Other advertisements of t... See More
Aviation...
Item #177675
September 28, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "The Dogs of War."
In this issue there is an ad for the book "Mark Twain--A Biography" and an article called "Progress of the Campaign." Also in this issue there is a full page illustration of "The National Pest--A... See More
Item #177676
October 05, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 5, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "An Immortal Visits Us."
In this issue there is a full page illustration of "The Harvester Moon" by Kemble. There is a story called "Alice in Blunderland--The Plain People Through the Looking-Glass, by Two of Them" and an ... See More
Humpty Dumpty...
Item #177678
November 23, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 23, 1912 This issue has a color cover. The front page is a photo of: "Britain's New Ambassador."
In this issue there is an illustration called "Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall. Humpty Dumpty had a bad fall. All the ex-bosses And Bully Moose men, Can never put Humpty up again." by Kemble. There is a photo spread called "... See More
Item #177679
November 30, 1912
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 called "Lost Ball: Penalty--One Omelet!" by Kemble. The double page illustration is called "The Deat... See More
Christmas issue....
Item #177681
December 14, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1912 (with color cover) This issue is a Christmas issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has an illustration called "A National Calamity."
In this issue there are many short stories and illustrations including "Stories of the Christ-Child" by Charles Johnston; "Treasure Trove" by Madison Cawein ... See More
Record flight in a "Wright biplane"...
Item #177837
July 23, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1910 The full front page is a photo captioned: "The Aeroplane That Made A Record Ascension - Walter Brookins and the Wright biplane which broke the world's record for altitude in a 6,175 foot ascent at Atlantic City..." with a bit more.
It is rare to find a full front page photo devoted to the early world of manned flight.
Also of... See More
The Lusitania....
Item #177838
September 28, 1907
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 28, 1907 There is a front page illustration, "Little Nippon Trusts Noble Ally Did Not Hurt His Honorable Toe" by W. A. Rogers. There are two illustrations, one of "The Husking Bee" by Harold Matthews Brett, and the other by James Montgomery Flagg called "Science." There is also a photo of "The ... See More
General Custer... Displayable prints...
Item #177845
June 18, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1910 The front page has the print, "In Honor of Custer". Inside has: "Dignity and Impudence", Blazing a Trail for Motorists", From Grand Opera To Gilbert And Sullivan", "Beating the Monroe Doctrine", "The Schoolboy and the Aeroplane", and more. However, perhaps the two most displayable print... See More
E.W.Kemble prints
Item #177846
October 29, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 29, 1910 Contains a great double page print, "Old Man Ananias: 'Welcome, Theodore; That Plank Makes You A Life Member' ", drawn by E.W.Kemble. Also by Kemble is "The Political Juggler On The Slack Wire". The front page has "The Late David B. Hill". Additional prints, news of the day, and period adv... See More
Mark Twain's death... Special issue...
Item #177847
April 30, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1910 The prime content within this issue is the content related to the life and death of Mark Twain. The front page has: "Mark Twain: 1835-1910". Several pages include text and prints related to his life and work (see images). The issue also contains: "A Diana of Africa", The First LAdy On South Africa"... See More
Alexander Hamilton's newspaper...
Item #180082
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, 1806 A lot of 6 issues with the front page having at least 4 ship ads, each with a small woodcut of a ship. All issues are in overall good condition, with only minor foxing and rubbing, but may be close-trimmed at the margin. The New-York Evening Post was founded by Alexander Hamilton. The issues within this set are from the first few years after his death. The newspap... See More
Martin Van Buren through James Buchanan...
Presidential Collection II - covering 8 administrations...
Item #180101
(8) Presidential Collection II - an eight-issue set containing one newspaper each from the administrations of Martin Van Buren, *William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan. This is set two of a six-part series.*Since Harrison served for only 1 month, the issue from his administration will be dated somewhere between his ... See More
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Break in Kidnaping... Breckenridge...
Item #201025
March 08, 1932
THE NEWS, March 8, 1932 Full front page banner headline reading "BREAK SEEN IN KIDNAPING" with reports to follow. This issue also contains the following front page coverage: "Police Guard Mayor's Home, Four Children", "Breckinridge, Aide to Colonel, Leaves on Secret Mission", "Warden Tells of Tracing Gas in Arson Plot", "Man is Frozen to Death Here", and much more! This is the com... See More
Two Executed For Dollfuss' Death...
Item #201311
August 01, 1934
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, August 1, 1934, Washington, Pennsylvania. This issue contains a large banner headline that reads, "Two Executed For Dollfuss' Death" with subheads, "Convicted Men Are Hanged In Yard of Prison Pair Involved In Assassination of Chancellor Dollfuss Die With Shout of 'Heil Hitler' on Lips. President Refuses Clemency To Both". This issue al... See More
General Andrew Jackson...Indian Battles...
Item #201379
May 21, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, May 21, 1818.
On pg. 2 under "Domestic" and "Of The Indian War" is an "intelligence" report from an officer about the operations of General Jackson. Mentions the conflagration of the Indian town Missiskauki and that Jackson "..proceeded to St. Marks--the Spanish garrison surrendered...and [he] had arrived at Pensacola.." The rep... See More
American Editor & Author Lincoln Steffens Death...
Item #202179
April 04, 1936
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, LA April 4, 1936. This 32 page newspaper has a nice banner headline above the masthead: "HAUPTMANN DIES IN CHAIR" with subheads and three related photos also on the front page. Good condition.
Struggle for the throne in Hawaii...
Item #203103
December 02, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 2, 1820 Within this issue 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, son of the king--and the queen mot... See More
Death Of Dewitt Clinton...
Item #203762
February 18, 1828
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Feb. 18, 1828 Page 3 has a one paragraph report about the death of Dewitt Clinton. Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered. First leaf has a small hole in the outer margin, small piece missing in the lower left corner, traces of foxing.
The Kentucky Giant...
Item #203945
May 07, 1859
DOLLAR WEEKLY MIRROR, Manchester, N.H., May 7, 1859 On page 2 under "Scissorings" is a brief report about the death of James D. Porter at Portland, Kentucky. Says he was known as the "Kentucky Giant" because he stood 7 feet 9 inches tall. Page 3 has an illustrated business ad for "Ambrotypes, Photographs & Daguerreotypes"
Death Chart For Philadelphia & New York...
Item #205988
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1807 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. VERY INTERESTING READING from the day it was first reported which includes a chart for the recent deaths that occured in Philadelphia and N... See More
"Great Expectations" Collection VI
Item #206678
June 21, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, June 22, 1861 through August 3, 1861. This is a seven-issue set (part 6) of Harper's Weekly containing the Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" in serialization format. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually.
This set would look great displayed in one of our 17 inch by 14 inch display cases which can be viewed at www... See More
Santa Anna...
Item #206930
December 10, 1841
MANCHESTER REPRESENTATIVE, Manchester, N.H., Dec. 10, 1841 Front page: poem: "The Death of the Flowers. By W. C. Bryant". Brief report on pg. 2: "Santa Anna is now said to be...established as Dictator in Mexico. It is also reported that he will...march into the Mexican territory, with an army of 10,000 men.". Bit of lite rubbing on the front page, traces of foxing.
Rare Daniel DeFoe periodical...
Item #207535
A REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE BRITISH NATION, London, 1708 From research done by the prestigious London rare book firm of Pickering & Chatto, this is one of Daniel Defoe's greatest, but least known works. The Review covered his many interests, both literary and historical and was published twice and later three times a week. The reason for the neglect of this work is due in part to the tiny... See More
"One of the wildest mining camps in the West" & a very short-lived newspaper...
Item #209251
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Pioche, Nevada, 1875 Pioche is located about 180 miles northeast of Las Vegas, hanging on the side of a mountain of Nevada's high desert. In the 1870's it was considered one of the wildest mining camps in the West. According to a number of sources, hired gunmen were imported at the rate of about twenty a day during boom times to fight mining claim encroachments. Evidence of the... See More
1959 Death Of Comedian Actor Lou Costello...
Item #209813
March 04, 1959
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, March 4, 1959. This 32 pages newspaper is in nice condition and has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Famed Comedian Lou Costello Dies" with a one column photo of him also on the front page. Other news of the day including another interesting front page headline: "WE PASS MOON TODAY; NEXT TARGET: THE SUN" with details. Plenty of advertisemem... See More
1825 James Monroe Proclamation...
Item #210046
February 14, 1825
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, NH Feb. 14, 1825 On the front page under By Authority. By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation, is a convention between the United States and the Emperor of all the Russias, signed in type: James Monroe. Text of the treaty is in French and English. Other headlines include: "Scene In The West" "Death Of M... See More
Item #210717
March 09, 1916
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, New York, March 9, 1916. "Afternoon Tea" "At the Front and at Home - Glimpses of the Great Wat" "Dodging Submarines in the Mediterranean"; "How Death Lurks in the Teeth"; plus other articles of the day. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Comedian William Evans Burton Death In 1860...
Item #211068
February 11, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 11, 1860 Page 7 has: Obituary William Evans Burton, Comedian. Quite a lengthy obituary of this famous comic actor. Other news of the day includes: "The Gale On Thursday Night" "The Most Violent Hurricane Experienced for Several Years" "Sporting" and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well. 12 pages in good condition.
Item #211431
June 25, 1879
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 25, 1879. A great issue for framing and displaying! "Finis" (Napoleon death) "Potato Gatherers from the Paiting by Bastien-Lepage in the Paris Salon of 1879" "The Little Miser" "Thrashing" "Columbia Springs, Near Hudson, N. Y."
Seated Liberty Dollar Coin 1842 News...
Item #213667
September 17, 1842
DOLLAR WEEKLY, Phila., Sept. 17, 1842.
* Seated Liberty
* Dollar Coin Masthead
* Print
* 1842 Original News
The masthead has an engraving of a dollar coin which was the cost of an annual subscription. Page 3 report: Great, Bloody and Brutal Prize Fight between Otis Lilly and Tom McCoy--Death of McCoy.
Other news of the day includes: "The Late Indian Murders In Florida" "Pre
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* Seated Liberty
* Dollar Coin Masthead
* 1842 Original News
The masthead has an engraving of a dollar coin which was the cost of an annual subscription. Page 3 report: Great, Bloody and Brutal Prize Fight between Otis Lilly and Tom McCoy--Death of McCoy.
Other news of the day includes: "The Late Indian Murders In Florida" "Pre
1862 Mill Creek, Kentucky Civil War Newspaper....
Item #214077
January 27, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 27, 1862
* Mill Creek, Kentucky
* Capture of Cedar Keys, Florida
* Death of Zollicoffer
This 8 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 from the day it was first reported which includes the followin
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* Mill Creek, Kentucky
* Capture of Cedar Keys, Florida
* Death of Zollicoffer
This 8 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 from the day it was first reported which includes the followin
1862 Civil War Newspaper....
Item #214227
March 03, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 3, 1862
* Columbus Evacuated
* Death of Brigade-General Lander
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for a few small margin tears) 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 from the day it was first reported which includes th
1862 Newbern, North Carolina....
Item #214692
November 29, 1862
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated November 29, 1862.
* Rebel's Attack Newbern
* Rebel's Attack Newbern
* Rebels Near Fredericksburgh
This 8 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 from the day it was first reported which includes the following headline
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Max Baer...
Item #214967
July 22, 1933
LIBERTY magazine, New York, July 22, 1933.
* Bicycle-riding Cowboy cover
* Max Baer
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a fisherman daydreaming with mermaids around his boat (see photos). There is no ... See More
Erwin Rommel Commits Suicide in 1944....
Item #215803
October 16, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, October 16, 1944.
* Nazi Tank Leader
* Erwin Rommel Commits Suicide
This 30 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "DEATH OF ROMMEL REVEALED BY NAZIS" with subhead: "Marshal Had Been Reported Dead After Strafing of Car in France in July" This report continues on page 8 with larger headline and a one
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* Nazi Tank Leader
* Erwin Rommel Commits Suicide
This 30 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "DEATH OF ROMMEL REVEALED BY NAZIS" with subhead: "Marshal Had Been Reported Dead After Strafing of Car in France in July" This report continues on page 8 with larger headline and a one
Ruth Snyder & Judd Gray Executed...
Item #216050
January 13, 1928
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, January 13, 1928.
* Ruth Snyder & Judd Gray Executed
* New York, 1928
This 24 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "MRS. SNYDER, GRAY, PENITENT, WALK UNFALTERING TO CHAIR; FORGIVE ME, WOMAN MURMURS" with subheads that include: "Gray's Lips Move in Prayers, Entering Death Chamber With Firm Step&q
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* Ruth Snyder & Judd Gray Executed
* New York, 1928
This 24 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "MRS. SNYDER, GRAY, PENITENT, WALK UNFALTERING TO CHAIR; FORGIVE ME, WOMAN MURMURS" with subheads that include: "Gray's Lips Move in Prayers, Entering Death Chamber With Firm Step&q
Guggenheim Heirs Fall to Death...
Item #216079
October 20, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1928.
* Guggenheim Heirs Die
* Boys Fall 13-Stories
This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "2 GUGGENHEIM HEIRS DIE IN 13-STORY FALL" with subhead that include: "Baby Boy and Brother Drop From Arms of Mother on Hotel Surrey Roof" and more. Good condition.
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* Guggenheim Heirs Die
* Boys Fall 13-Stories
This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "2 GUGGENHEIM HEIRS DIE IN 13-STORY FALL" with subhead that include: "Baby Boy and Brother Drop From Arms of Mother on Hotel Surrey Roof" and more. Good condition.
Malpasset Dam Burst in 1959 France...
Item #216584
December 03, 1959
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 3, 1959.
* The Malpasset Dam in France bursts in original reporting - unique gift idea
This 14 page newspaper has a two line, five column headline on the front page: "Death Toll Is 150 As Dam Bursts In France" with subhead: "Total Of 160 Are To Be Missing". Other news of the day with ads throughout. Minor margin wear,
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* The Malpasset Dam in France bursts in original reporting - unique gift idea
This 14 page newspaper has a two line, five column headline on the front page: "Death Toll Is 150 As Dam Bursts In France" with subhead: "Total Of 160 Are To Be Missing". Other news of the day with ads throughout. Minor margin wear,
Death of cowboy actor Tom Mix...
Item #216925
October 13, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1940 This 70+ page Sunday newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "TOM MIX, RIDER, DIES UNDER AUTO" with subhead: "Circus and Screen Equestrian, Cowboy Idol of Youth, Killed in Arizona Car Upset" More on page 48 with photo. Other news of the day with advertisements throughout. Some slight browning,
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Cornelius Vanderbilt's Death...
Item #217003
September 15, 1899
SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, September 15, 1899
* Millionaire Cornelius Vanderbilt II's Death
This 8 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 6: "ELDER VANDERBILT DIES QUITE SUDDEN" with subheads that include: "Wife and Daughter of the Dead Millionaire are Prostrated. Sketch of the Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. O
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* Millionaire Cornelius Vanderbilt II's Death
This 8 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 6: "ELDER VANDERBILT DIES QUITE SUDDEN" with subheads that include: "Wife and Daughter of the Dead Millionaire are Prostrated. Sketch of the Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. O
DeWitt Cinton Proclamation...
Item #217348
December 27, 1806
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Dec. 27, 1806.
* New York City
* Dewitt Clinton Proclamation
Page 3 has a Proclamation issued by the Mayor of New York offering a reward for the apprehension of the disorderly persons who insulted the Congregations of the Roman Catholic Church in the city and violated the public peace which resulted in the death of a watchman, signed in type: DeWitt Clinton. O
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* New York City
* Dewitt Clinton Proclamation
Page 3 has a Proclamation issued by the Mayor of New York offering a reward for the apprehension of the disorderly persons who insulted the Congregations of the Roman Catholic Church in the city and violated the public peace which resulted in the death of a watchman, signed in type: DeWitt Clinton. O
Steubenville, Ohio 1816...
Item #217465
December 05, 1816
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 5, 1816.
* Steubenville, Ohio
On page 2 under Western Improvements is a report about the growth of Ohio, plus various particulars about the business and industries in the town of Steubenville. Says that the town has a steam paper mill, a steam grist mill, a woolen factory, a cotton factory, an extensive brewery, a soap and candle factory and an a
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* Steubenville, Ohio
On page 2 under Western Improvements is a report about the growth of Ohio, plus various particulars about the business and industries in the town of Steubenville. Says that the town has a steam paper mill, a steam grist mill, a woolen factory, a cotton factory, an extensive brewery, a soap and candle factory and an a
Viscount James Bryce death in 1922....
Item #218631
January 23, 1922
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 23, 1922.
* Viscount James Bryce death w/ photo
This 12 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "VISCOUNT JAMES BRYCE, 83, FAMOUS BRITISH STATESMAN, DIES SUDDENLY IN ENGLAND" with subheads that include: "Long British Embassador To United States" and more. Also a nice two column photo
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* Viscount James Bryce death w/ photo
This 12 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "VISCOUNT JAMES BRYCE, 83, FAMOUS BRITISH STATESMAN, DIES SUDDENLY IN ENGLAND" with subheads that include: "Long British Embassador To United States" and more. Also a nice two column photo
Death of Frank Chance in 1924
Item #218959
September 16, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 16, 1924.
* Death of Frank Chance
* Chicago Cubs
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "FRANK CHANCE, FAMOUS DIAMOND STAR, IS DEAD IN WEST" with subhead: "Suddenly Stricken, Lives Only Half Hour" and more. More headlines and photo in the sport's section. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with li
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* Death of Frank Chance
* Chicago Cubs
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "FRANK CHANCE, FAMOUS DIAMOND STAR, IS DEAD IN WEST" with subhead: "Suddenly Stricken, Lives Only Half Hour" and more. More headlines and photo in the sport's section. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with li
Rudolph Valentino's Death 1926...
Item #219148
August 24, 1926
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, August 24, 1926.
* Death of Actor Rudolph Valentino
This 16 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "Death of Sheik of Screen Received as Great Shock By Moving-Picture World" with subheads that include: "Flood Of Tributes Comes For Valentino As Man And Artist" and more. More on page 3 inclu... See More
Mrs. Babe Ruth Death, 1929...
Item #219159
January 15, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, January 15, 1929.
* Death of Helen Woodford
* Wife of Babe Ruth
This 24 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Let Tragedy Drop, Babe Ruth Begs As Police Investigate Murder Hints" with subhead: "Death of Wife In Fire Accidental, Authorities Convinced, But Seek All Proof; Dentist Adsolved After Inquiry". Oth
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* Death of Helen Woodford
* Wife of Babe Ruth
This 24 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Let Tragedy Drop, Babe Ruth Begs As Police Investigate Murder Hints" with subhead: "Death of Wife In Fire Accidental, Authorities Convinced, But Seek All Proof; Dentist Adsolved After Inquiry". Oth
Death of Actor Florenz Ziegfeld...
Item #219221
July 23, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES: This issue is from New York, NY and is dated July 23, 1932.
The front page of this issue reads, "Florenz Ziegfeld Dies in Holly wood After Long Illness: Leading Figure in New York Theatre World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy." A picture of Ziegfeld can be found on page 6.
Additional content includes, "Germany Demands Arms Parley
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Christy Mathewson's death...
Item #219341
October 09, 1925
THE WORLD, New York, October 9, 1925 This 32 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 9: "John Heydler Pays High Tribute to Mathewson" with subhead: "Says Big Six Typified All That Was Best in the National Game". Another headline on the same page reads: "Mrs Mathewson Rejects Military Escort for Body" with subhead: "Widow of Pitcher Fea
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Wellington Avalanche 1910...
Item #220188
March 03, 1910
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, March 3, 1910.
* Wellington Avalanche Disaster
* Train buried
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DEATH LIST MAY EXCEED EIGHTY", "Details of Wreck of Two Northern Trains by Snowslide Are Still Incomplete", "Seventeen Known To Be Dead", "Thirty-Nine Passengers and Twenty-N
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* Wellington Avalanche Disaster
* Train buried
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DEATH LIST MAY EXCEED EIGHTY", "Details of Wreck of Two Northern Trains by Snowslide Are Still Incomplete", "Seventeen Known To Be Dead", "Thirty-Nine Passengers and Twenty-N
Paducah, Kentucky...
Item #220506
September 07, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES New York, September 7, 1861
* Paducah, Kentucky
* Fort Pickens, Florida
* Jefferson Davis false death report
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* Paducah, Kentucky
* Fort Pickens, Florida
* Jefferson Davis false death report
This 8 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 from the day it was first report
Ruth Snyder & Judd Gray Guilty...
Item #220761
May 13, 1927
THE CHENANGO TELEGRAPH, New York, May 13, 1927.
* Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray Guilty of Murder
* Death Sentence
This 8 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Court Is To Impose Sentence of Death on Friday Morning, Fatal 13th, at 10 O'clock" with lengthy subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning aro
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* Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray Guilty of Murder
* Death Sentence
This 8 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Court Is To Impose Sentence of Death on Friday Morning, Fatal 13th, at 10 O'clock" with lengthy subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning aro
Tommy Milton Wins Indianapolis 500...
Item #220835
May 31, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 31, 1923.
* Race Car Driver Tommy Milton
* Indianapolis 500 Auto Race
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "TOMMY MILTON REPEATS 500-MILE VICTORY BEFORE 150,000" with subheads that include: "2 Smash-Ups and Death Mar Speedway Classic" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some margin wear. Should be handled with
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* Race Car Driver Tommy Milton
* Indianapolis 500 Auto Race
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "TOMMY MILTON REPEATS 500-MILE VICTORY BEFORE 150,000" with subheads that include: "2 Smash-Ups and Death Mar Speedway Classic" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some margin wear. Should be handled with
Report of the Death of Jefferson Davis...
Item #220849
December 24, 1864
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, December 24, 1864
* Reported Death of Jeff. Davis
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "From the North Atlantic Squadron", "Rebel Attack on Our Pickets...Report of the Death of Jefferson Davis", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the inside and back pages as wel
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* Reported Death of Jeff. Davis
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "From the North Atlantic Squadron", "Rebel Attack on Our Pickets...Report of the Death of Jefferson Davis", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the inside and back pages as wel
Lawrence of Arabia Dies, 1935...
Item #220970
May 20, 1935
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 20, 1935.
* Lawrence of Arabia's Death
* British Colonel
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "COL. LAWRENCE, 46, FAMOUS BRITISH WAR FIGURE, DIES OF CRASH INJURY", "King and Queen Informed of Death of Mystery Man Once Known as 'Uncrowned King of Arabia'", and more. Also headlines on th
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* Lawrence of Arabia's Death
* British Colonel
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "COL. LAWRENCE, 46, FAMOUS BRITISH WAR FIGURE, DIES OF CRASH INJURY", "King and Queen Informed of Death of Mystery Man Once Known as 'Uncrowned King of Arabia'", and more. Also headlines on th
Coca Cola founder death in 1929....
Item #221006
March 13, 1929
KENTUCKY TIMES-STAR, March 13, 1929.
* Coca Cola founder dies - Coke
* Coca Cola founder dies - Coke
* 1st report of his death
This 44 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 17: "Candler's Life Romance of American Business" with subhead: "Death Ends Career of Soft Drink Manufacturer". Other news of the day throughout. Some browning with some margin wea
Chile Earthquake of 1960...
Item #221083
May 22, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 22, 1960.
* The Great Chilean Earthquake Begins
This 60+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Big Port Ravaged by Quake" "Fire and Panic Hit Concepcion; Death Toll 143". This is a early report on the great Chilean earthquake. Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along the spine, otherwise in
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* The Great Chilean Earthquake Begins
This 60+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Big Port Ravaged by Quake" "Fire and Panic Hit Concepcion; Death Toll 143". This is a early report on the great Chilean earthquake. Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along the spine, otherwise in
David Ricardo's Death....
Item #221241
December 01, 1823
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord NH, December 1, 1823.
* Death of David Ricardo
This 4 page newspaper has one page under: "Deaths" is: "In England, David Ricardo, esq. a Member of the British Parliament, and one of the most profound financiers of the age. He was of the Jewish Religion; and while a barber, amassed a fortune of nearly five millions of d
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* Death of David Ricardo
This 4 page newspaper has one page under: "Deaths" is: "In England, David Ricardo, esq. a Member of the British Parliament, and one of the most profound financiers of the age. He was of the Jewish Religion; and while a barber, amassed a fortune of nearly five millions of d
John D. Rockefeller's death...
Item #221390
May 24, 1937
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 24, 1937 This 26 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "John D. Rockefeller Dies Suddenly At Age Of 97 In Florida Home" with subhead: "Death Shatters Dream of Famous Philanthropist To Complete Century of Life--Funeral Services Wednesday At Tarrytown, N.Y.". Two column photo of Rockefeller with his
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Death of Commodore John Rogers...
Item #221785
July 21, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, July 21, 1832
* Commodore George Washington Rodgers death & funeral
Page 2 has a report: "From La Plata--Death of Commodore Rogers". There is a second, more detailed report about the funeral of Commodore Rogers at Buenos Aires, which includes the Order Of The Procession and more. Some minor creasing here. Other news of the day incl
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* Commodore George Washington Rodgers death & funeral
Page 2 has a report: "From La Plata--Death of Commodore Rogers". There is a second, more detailed report about the funeral of Commodore Rogers at Buenos Aires, which includes the Order Of The Procession and more. Some minor creasing here. Other news of the day incl
Early Astronomy in 1801.....
Item #222031
April 07, 1801
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., April 7, 1801.
* Early Astronomer Dr. Herschell death
* Early 19th century Salem Massachusetts
Among the page 3 Deaths is one that reads: In England, Dr. Herschell, the celebrated astronomer, and discover of the new planet, Georgium Sidus. This planet is better known as Uranus. Other news of the day includes: "Destructive Floods" "Nothern Powers" a
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* Early Astronomer Dr. Herschell death
* Early 19th century Salem Massachusetts
Among the page 3 Deaths is one that reads: In England, Dr. Herschell, the celebrated astronomer, and discover of the new planet, Georgium Sidus. This planet is better known as Uranus. Other news of the day includes: "Destructive Floods" "Nothern Powers" a
Carl G. Fisher Death, 1939...
Item #222273
July 16, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 16, 1939.
* Carl G. Fisher Dies
* Indianapolis Motor Speedway Founder
This 40+ page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on page 5: "Carl G. Fisher, Pioneer in Auto Industry, Dies" with photo.
Other news of the day throughout.
Some browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Backgr... See More
John Philip Sousa as Conductor....
Item #222399
April 10, 1891
CLEVELAND LEADER AND MORNING HERALD, April 10, 1891.
* Composer John Philip Sousa
* Military Conductor
Back page has an advertisement for: "The United States Marine Band Of Washington, D.C." Lists John Philip Sousa as the conductor, and says he will be assisted by Maria Decca, Prima Donna Soprano from her Majesty's Opera in England, at two performances at Music Hall. The
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* Composer John Philip Sousa
* Military Conductor
Back page has an advertisement for: "The United States Marine Band Of Washington, D.C." Lists John Philip Sousa as the conductor, and says he will be assisted by Maria Decca, Prima Donna Soprano from her Majesty's Opera in England, at two performances at Music Hall. The
D.W. Griffith death in 1948....
Item #222823
July 24, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 24, 1948.
* D. W. Griffith death
* 1st report
This 28 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page15: "DAVID W. GRIFFITH, FILM PIONEER, DIES" with subheads that include: "Producer of 'Birth of Nation', Intolerance' and 'America' Made Nearly 500 Pictures" and more with a one colum
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* D. W. Griffith death
* 1st report
This 28 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page15: "DAVID W. GRIFFITH, FILM PIONEER, DIES" with subheads that include: "Producer of 'Birth of Nation', Intolerance' and 'America' Made Nearly 500 Pictures" and more with a one colum
Scott Fitzgerald death in 1940....
Item #223029
December 23, 1940
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 23, 1940.
* F. Scott Fitzgerald death
* 1st report on the front page
* The Great Gatsby
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* FLAPPER AUTHOR OF POSTWAR ERA DIES AT AGE OF 44
* F. Scott Fitzgerald Was Famous at 24 for First Novel
Nice to have this re
Andrew Carnegie death....
Item #537703
August 12, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, August 12, 1919
* Andrew Carnegie death
* 1st report
This 18 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "Andrew Carnegie Goes Way of All the Earth After Giving Millions" with subhead: "Famous Ironmaster and Philanthropist Dies of Pneumonia, After Brief Illness--His Life Story Remarkable .
Much more... See More
Winsor McCay death in 1934....
Item #538181
July 27, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, July 27, 1934
* Winsor McCay death
* Cartoonist - Comics
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17 that include:
* WINSOR M'CAY, 62, CARTOONIST, DEAD
* Creator of Many Popular Comic Drawings Suffers Sudden Collapse at Home
* Taught Himself To Draw
and more.
Also a one column photo of Winsor McCay as well.
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Pope Leo XIII on His Deathbed...
Item #538476
July 07, 1903
DETROIT FREE PRESS: Detroit, Michigan; dated July 7, 1903.
* Pope Leo XIII
* Death Appears Imminent
This issue pertains to the imminent death of Pope Leo XIII and includes a front page illustration of the Pope and the following headlines: "Pope Leo May Pass Away Within Twenty-Four Hours", "His Doctors Say that Everything Possible Has Been Done for Him", "The Venerab
Item #538734
May 20, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 20, 1865 (print only) This is a single-page print. The page contains several Civil War era ads including one for "President Lincoln - His Portrait, with Comments on His life and Death - in Phrenological Journal...". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
1864 Springfield Massachusetts Newspaper....
Item #539010
September 07, 1864
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN from Massachusetts and dated September September 7, 1864.
* Guerrilla John Morgan death
* Greenville Tennessee
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 from the day it was first reporte
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* Guerrilla John Morgan death
* Greenville Tennessee
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 from the day it was first reporte
Early Hampden Sidney College...
Item #539061
July 11, 1820
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, July 11, 1820.
* Early Hampden Sidney College
* 19th century original
Among the page 3 Deaths is one stating: "At Philadelphia, Rev. Moses Hodge [sic], D.D. President of Hampden Sidney College, Prince Edward County, Virginia, aged 68."
Uncommon to have a mention of Hampden-Sydney College. Other news of the day includes: "The
Kent State University shooting...
Item #539812
May 05, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 5, 1970
* Students shot and killed at Kent State University
* War protests - 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "Investigation Of Deaths Begins At Kent State."
Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine with minor margin wear, otherwise in&nb
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* Students shot and killed at Kent State University
* War protests - 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "Investigation Of Deaths Begins At Kent State."
Other news of the day throughout. Small binding holes along the spine with minor margin wear, otherwise in&nb
Famous sculptor dies... did reliefs in Capitol building....
Item #541330
September 14, 1833
EVENING POST, New York, September 14, 1833.
* Italian sculptor Enrico Causici death
* 19th century original
On page 2 under "Obituary" is a report stating that the famous sculpture Enrico Causici died at Havana from the Asiatic cholera. Describes him as the "...most successful pupil of the renowned Canova..." and says in part that he "...executed the two basso reli... See More
Item #544144
July 22, 1915
Leslie's Weekly, from New York City, dated July 22, 1915.
The front page of this issue is an illustration entitled "Leslie's at the Front".
This issue includes "Oriental Lands in the World War"; "How Heroes Court Fame and Death"; "Pictorial Digest of the World's News"; and much more.
Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helpin... See More
Indian content...
Item #544701
June 14, 1836
NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, New York, dated June 14, 1836.
* Chief Schachipkaka death
* Winnebagoes Indians
A page 2 article reports The Green Bay Intelligencer announces...the death of Schachipkaka, or Decari the White Head, Chief of the Winnebagoes...
It also mentions that 3 days prior to his death he asked to be baptized.
Also within this issue is other news and advertisements... See More
Item #545209
July 08, 1834
ALBANY ARGUS, Albany, New York, July 8, 1834
Page 3 has a report from the "N.Y. Eve. Post" about the deaths of two firemen (Eugene Underhill & Frederick Ward) who perished in a fire, with mention that "...the fire department has taken prompt...measures to pay a tribute of respect..."
Other news of the day includes: "West point Military Academy" "Medica... See More
Collecting newspapers... reference book...
Item #545533
January 01, 1986
"THE PAPER - The Life & Death of the New York Herald Tribune", by Richard Kluger. (1986) Hardbound with dust jacket, 800 pgs.
Carole Lombard...
Item #545679
January 25, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated January 25, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Naval Battle! U.S. Blasts 3 Jap Ships" "Soviets Smash Toward Latvia" "Carole Lombard's Last Movie - Exclusive Preview" (this is published just a week after her death). The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in n... See More
Guggenheim Heirs Fall to Death...
Item #545727
October 20, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, October 20, 1928
* Guggenheim Heirs Die
* Boys Fall 13-Stories
* Babe Ruth promotes Governor Al Smith
This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page:
* 2 GUGGENHEIM HEIRS DIE IN 13-STORY FALL
with subhead that include: "Baby Boy and Brother Drop From Arms of Mother on Hotel Surrey Roof" and more.
Page 5
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* Guggenheim Heirs Die
* Boys Fall 13-Stories
* Babe Ruth promotes Governor Al Smith
This 36 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page:
* 2 GUGGENHEIM HEIRS DIE IN 13-STORY FALL
with subhead that include: "Baby Boy and Brother Drop From Arms of Mother on Hotel Surrey Roof" and more.
Page 5
Item #547680
February 29, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated February 29, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "'One World, Two Willkies" "Russians Shell Key to Baltic" "Milk Trust Challenged" "Fail to Break Vote Deadlock" "Jobs for Veterans" "Death to Jewry, Taught Nazi Youths" "Lonergan's Lawyer In Action". The paper features other war news and stor... See More
1953 Joseph Stalin Death...
Item #547686
March 06, 1953
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 6, 1953
* Russian Premier, Joseph Stalin's death
This 14 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "Stalin's Body Lies In State At Moscow; See Red Military Dictatorship Possible," with subheads that include: "Man Of Steel Dies Four Days After Being Stricken; No Hint Given On S
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* Russian Premier, Joseph Stalin's death
This 14 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "Stalin's Body Lies In State At Moscow; See Red Military Dictatorship Possible," with subheads that include: "Man Of Steel Dies Four Days After Being Stricken; No Hint Given On S
Fatty Arbuckle indictment...
Item #547898
September 15, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated September 15, 1921.
* Comedian/Actor
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indictment
* Manslaughter
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* ARBUCKLE ACCUSED OF MANSLAUGHTER BY CORONER'S JURY
* Finds Rappe Girl's Death From Peritonitis Was Caused by an External Force
* He Faces Four Charges
and more.
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Pending execution of Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray...
Item #547972
May 17, 1927
THE CHENANGO TELEGRAPH, Norwich, New York, May 17, 1927.
* Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray
The front page of this issue features an article concerning the imminent execution of Snyder and Gray, the headline of which is entitled: "Mrs. Snyder and Gray Taken To Death House In Separate Cars". A portion of this article reads: "Mrs. Ruth Brown Snyder a... See More
Horace Greeley as editor...
Item #548403
February 24, 1838
THE 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.
A volume I issue (number 2) issue. Quar... See More
Item #548422
May 30, 1934
THE 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 throughout. Usual browning with some wear along the spine, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Togo He... See More
Ohio State Penitentiary Diaster Of 1930...
Item #548750
April 23, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 23, 1930
* Ohio State Penitentiary fire
* Columbus OH Prison
This 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.
Other news of the day throughout. Few binding holes along left mar
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* Ohio State Penitentiary fire
* Columbus OH Prison
Other news of the day throughout. Few binding holes along left mar
Death of President James Garfield...
Item #548826
September 20, 1881
DAILY 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 Assassin's Fell Designs Accomplished" "Ga... See More
Robert Ripley death...
Item #549087
May 28, 1949
THE 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 edition in nice condition excep... See More
Daniel Webster's wife dies...
Item #549252
January 26, 1828
COLUMBIAN 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 City for interment..." and more, ... See More
Struggle for the throne of Hawaii...
Item #549655
December 02, 1820
NILES' 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, son of the king--and the queen mother reigns in his... See More
Wilbur Clark death...
Item #549784
August 28, 1965
THE 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.
wikipedia notes: The original name was Wilbur Cla... See More
Colonel Mosby hangs six prisoners....
Item #551075
December 09, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated December 9, 1911. (last issue with the color cover)
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The American Who May Cause War."
This issue is has an article with some illustrations of "Sizing Up the Presidential Timber" by McKee Barclay. There is a double page illustratio... See More
Santa Barbara, California...
Item #551103
June 30, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 30, 1925
* Santa Barbara, California
* Earthquake
This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "SANTA BARBARA DEATH LIST NOT MORE THAN 12; LOSS OF PROPERTY 15 TO 30 MILLIONS" with subheads and related photo. Other news of the day throughout.
Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in... See More
The death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #551262
April 14, 1945
THE GAZETTE AND DAILY, York, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1945 The front page headlines "National Day of Mourning For Roosevelt Proclaimed" "Truman Sets Today Aside to Honor Roosevelt" and "FDR, In Speech Written Night Before Death, Pleads For End To All Wars" all clearly communicate this sad period in world history.
The issue is complete in 36 pages, and is... See More
Death of President Roosevelt...
Item #551264
April 13, 1945
PM DAILY, New York, New York, April 13, 1945
This tabloid-size issue features a photo of President Roosevelt which takes up the entire front of the issue. This would have been published at the time of his passing with the story of his passing included in the article.
This is a complete issue in 24 pages and is in very good condition.
Notable death... Winfield Scott...
Item #551393
May 30, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 30, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
* Post civil war original
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott
* Sketch of His long & Glorious Military Career
* His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats
* His Last Illness & Death--Personal Reminiscences, &c. ... See More
Death of Miller Huggins...
Item #551833
September 26, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1929 This 60 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MILLER HUGGINS DIES; MANY PAY TRIBUTE" "Manager of Yankees' Baseball Team for 12 Seasons Is a Victim of Blood Poisoning" and more. Continues on page 22 with one column photo of Huggins. Much text. Nice to have in this title.
Other news of the day throug... See More
Hoover Dam contracts accepted...
Item #551926
March 12, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, March 12, 1931
* Hoover Dam contracts accepted
* Construction to begin
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "HOOVER DAM JOB LET AT $48,890,999" and "Wilbur Accepts the Six Companies' Offer for Construction of Boulder Canyon Project".
Other news of the day through out. Rag edition in great condition.
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Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis death...
Item #551928
June 07, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1933
* Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis death
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CYRUS H. K. CURTIS DIES IN 83D YEAR" "Publisher and Philanthropist Succumbs at His Estate Near Philadelphia" and more. Plenty of text continues on page 13 with nice photo of Curtis.
Other news of the day through... See More
Mrs. Herbert Hoover Death in 1944....
Item #551932
January 08, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 8, 1944.
* Mrs. Lou Henry Herbert Hoover death
* 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (p. 10): "Mrs. Hoover Dies At 68" and "Stricken Suddenly With Heart Attack".
One column photo of Lou Henry Hoover as well.. Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with minor m
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* Mrs. Lou Henry Herbert Hoover death
* 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (p. 10): "Mrs. Hoover Dies At 68" and "Stricken Suddenly With Heart Attack".
One column photo of Lou Henry Hoover as well.. Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with minor m
Sacco and Vanzetti Executed in 1927...
Item #552256
August 04, 1927
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 4, 1927
* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti gets death penalty
* Electric chair
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SACCO DOOMED TO DIE ON AUG. 11", "Radical and Companion Are Denied Executive Clemency By Gov. Fuller" and "Seek Federal Loop-Hole".
Other news of the
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* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti gets death penalty
* Electric chair
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SACCO DOOMED TO DIE ON AUG. 11", "Radical and Companion Are Denied Executive Clemency By Gov. Fuller" and "Seek Federal Loop-Hole".
Other news of the
Item #552667
September 26, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, September 26, 1933
* Tampico Mexico hurricane disaster
This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Storm Destroys Tampico; 5,000 Are Believed Dead; City Begs For Quick Help" with subheads. Other news of the day throughout.
Little browning and minor wear around the margins, otherwise good.
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Rogers Hornsby death...
Item #553108
January 06, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 6, 1963
* Rogers Hornsby death
* 'The Rajah'
* St. Louis Cardinals great
This 40+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page of the sport's section near the back of this issue: "Batting Great Hornsby Dies" with subheads and related articles.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the s... See More
Item #553710
January 08, 1953
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 8, 1953
* Hydrogen bomb revealed
* President Harry Truman
* Russia - Cold war
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* 'Death Dust' Weapon Theorized as Possible
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Captain John Cleves Symmes...
Item #554061
June 19, 1829
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, N.Y., June 19, 1829
* John Cleves Symmes, Jr. death
On page 3 in the "Obituary" section is one that reads: "In Hamilton, Butler county, Ohio, the 19th ult. Capt. John Cleves Symmes, extensively known as the author of the theory of open poles and concentric spheres..." & more.
News of the day, mostly religious. Some lite foxing, ot... See More
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