1898 Harper's Weekly Journal Magazine October 15, Black Troops at San Juan Hill

Description

Complete issue of Harper's Weekly for the week of October 15, 1898
Condition is good, with yellowing and discoloration, small tears at the edges, and some staining in places. Please see the photos.
Content includes
front page illustration of "The Fall of Manila." Inside has two full pages showing: "Scenes Attending the Surrender of Manila." 1/2 page of illustrations "Launch of the United States Battle Ship 'Illinois' at Newport News, Virginia, October 4, 1898." Full page illustration of "Our Occupation of Puerto Rico."
Perhaps the most notable print is the centerfold: "Forgotten Heroes" showing Troop C, 9th U.S. Cavalry, Captain Taylor leading the charge at San Juan Hill. This was one of six regiments of the regular Army set aside for black enlisted men.
Also: 2/3 page illustration of "The Battle of Omdurman, September 2, 1898." Full page illustration of "At the Playhouses of New York." 2/3 page of illustrations: "The Closing Chapter in the Story of an Empress - Scenes at the Funeral of Elizabeth of Austria."
And much more including advertising and all of the politics and culture of the day.