Leslie’s Weekly lot of 6 1893, 94, 97, 98, 99 - Spanish Sharpshooter, Horse Show

Description: Leslie’s Weekly Magazine / Newspaper Lot of 6October 17, 1898 - Our Latest Indian War - The Third Regulars, under command of Major Wilkinson, fighting the Indians at Bear Island, Minnesota - Major Wilkinson is seen, wounded, just back of the log-cabin.August 2, 1894 - “Every man in the platoon was either killed outright or fearfully bruised and burned. The unrecognizable fragments of the two cannoniers who sat on the limber were scattered over several acres of ground. One man had his head blown from his shoulders. The cavalry escort, consisting of two troops in front of the ill-fated battery and one behind, was stampeded, and many of the men blown from their horses and seriously injured.” - A Ghastly Incident of the Chicago Strike - Explosion of the ammunition caisson of battery F, second United States Artillery, while on a practice ride, with the loss of four lives and the injury of fourteen persons, artillerists, cavalrymen and citizens.August 18, 1898 - The Story of the War in Pictures: First Installment in This Number from Sketches and Photographs at the Front by H.C. Christy, Our Special Artist - How the Artful Spanish Sharpshooter Conceals Himself. - He covers his head and body with Palmetto-leaves, so that he cannot be distinguished from the foliage while he does his bloody work.December 2, 1897 - The Philippine Islands, and their revolt against Spain, described and illustrated in this number. - A Continuous Horse Show - The new speedway by the Harlem River, upper New York City, constructed at a cost fo three million dollars - The speedway is practically a road race-track, where New-Yorkers who own and drive fast horses meet in friendly and exciting competition, in presence of an admiring public.March 23, 1899 - A Money-Exchange in Havana - One of the interesting places that American visitors seek out first in the Cuban capital.November 23, 1893 - Vail, the quarter-back of the University of Pennsylvania team, was badly injured in the course of the game, and carried from the field against his protest. Later on, when it was found that his team was gaining ground, he insisted on quitting the bed on which he had been laid, and was led out in time to see the University team make their touchdown, which is described as one of the most exciting scenes ever witnessed on a foot-ball field. - Intercollegiate Foot-Ball - The Great Game of November 11th, on Manhattan Field, between the University of Pennsylvania and Yale teamsSee photos for condition. Items have not been checked page by page. This Lula Champ Resale Item comes from a collection gathered over decades by a man whose love of history led to an avid and enthusiastic love of antiques, vintage items, and collectables.

Price: 40 USD

Location: Concord, New Hampshire

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