Events Preceding World War II
Events Preceding World War II
Engelbert Dollfuss warns Adolph Hitler...
Item #636979
February 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, February 4, 1934
* Engelbert Dollfuss warns Adolph Hitler
* Do not meddle in Austrian affairs
* Pre-Anchluss (annexation of Austria)
The top of the front page of this section has a two column headline: "DOLLFUSS WARNS HITLER TO LEAVE AUSTRIA ALONE" with subheads. (see) This is an editorial by Edwin Leland James. Hitler and Nazi Germany would an... See More
Austrian Civil War... February Uprising...
Item #636893
February 13, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1934
* Austrian Civil War - February Uprising
* Socialists vs. conservative-fascist forces
* Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss
The front page has a four column heading: "129 AUSTRIANS KILLED IN CIVIL WAR; SOCIALISTS DECLARE GENERAL STRIKE; DOLLFUSS BANS PARTY; NAZIS LIE LOW" with many subheads. Much more on the following pages with related photo... See More
Austrian Civil War... February Uprising...
Item #655805
February 13, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 13, 1934
* Austrian Civil War - February Uprising
* Socialists vs. conservative-fascist forces
* Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss
The front page has a banner headline: "AUSTRIA IN CIVIL WAR; 150 DIE" with many subheads. Nice for display. More on page 2 with related photo and map. (see) A few more related photos on the back page. Always nice to h... See More
Engelbert Dollfuss...
Item #571096
February 13, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, February 13, 1934
* Engelbert Dollfuss
* Austria
* Socialist party banned - Nazis oppose
This 24 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "AUSTRIAN REVOLT KILLS HUNDREDS; HOWITZERS SMASH BOG APARTMENT; WOMEN AND CHILDREN AMONG DEAD" with subheads and related photos. (see)
Other news of the day... See More
Germany Threatens Austria in 1934...
Item #654873
February 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1934.
* Germany vs. Austria
* Soviet Russia
The front page of this issue has an article entitled: "Nazis Give Austria 8 Days to Submit" Additional articles include: "Soviet Has Huge Army in Siberia; 600 Planes in Vladivostok Area", "Appeals to Socialists", "Vast Crowds in Brussels Bow Before King's Coffin as Bod... See More
Nazi leaders swear allegiance to Hitler...
Item #649491
February 25, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1934
* Nazi leaders give allegiance
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "HITLER BINDS AIDES BY AN OATH TODAY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on over 1 million Nazi leaders and sub-leaders swearing their allegiance to Adolph Hitler over the radio in a ceremony presided over by Rudolph Hess.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st s... See More
Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Lougran...
Item #585171
March 02, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, March 2, 1934
* Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Loughran
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 4 that include: "Carnera, 270, Outpoints Tommy Loughran, 184, In Fifteen Round Bout" and more with round per round coverage. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, ... See More
Stephen Samuel Wise honored... Reform rabbi...
Item #637263
March 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1934
* Stephen Samuel Wise honored - Jewish
* Reform Judaism rabbi - Zionist leader
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "RABBI WISE HAILED AS 'GREAT CITIZEN'" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the honoring of Zionist leader, Stephen Samuel Wise, at a birthday dinner in NYC.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day... See More
1st Masters Tournament...
Item #580831
March 22, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 22, 1934
* Lilyan Tashman death - Jewish actress
* 1st Masters Tournament
* 1st day of play - Augusta, Georgia
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Lilyan Tashman Dies as First Starring Film Stirs Broadway" and more with nice photo of Tashman (see photos).
Also a great banner headline on the front ... See More
Bobby Jones...
Item #563684
March 24, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, NY, March 24, 1934
* 1st Masters Tournament
* Bobby Jones
This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 8: "Jones, Playing Raggedly, Takes 38 to Turn as Tourney Hopes Begin to Fade" with subheads. (see)
This was the very first Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector.
Other news of the day. Light browning with... See More
Hitler's Reign of Terror debut in NYC...
Item #637874
April 30, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1934
* Hitler's Reign of Terror debut ad
Page 11 has a 7 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day of "Hitler's Reign Of Terror" (see) This film was a combination of newsreel footage, documentary, and reenactment on the activities of Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany. It is credited as being the "first-ever American anti-Nazi film"
Oth... See More
Joseph Goebbels warn Jews of Germany in 1934....
Item #698636
May 13, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 13, 1934
* Joseph Goebbels - propaganda minister
* Jews - Jewish population of Germany
* Last warning to not act pompous
Page 11 has a one column heading: "A WAR OF RAGE IS FACING JEWS" with subhead. (see images) An early warning over 5 years prior to the outbreak of World War II by Joseph Goebbels, telling the Jewish population of Germany to "behave a... See More
Friends of New Germany rally in NYC....
Item #688421
May 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1934
* Friends of New Germany
* American pro-Nazi organization
* Madison Square Garden rally
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "20,000 NAZI FRIENDS AT A RALLY HERE DENOUNCE BOYCOTT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 3 with photo inside of Madison Square Garden.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... 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
Nazi treatment of Jews considered re. Olympics...
Item #637441
June 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1934
* 1936 Olympics to be boycotted ?
* Persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany
The top of page 21 has a banner headline: "Nazi Stand on Jews to Be Studied Further Before U. S. Takes Olympic Action" with subheads and photo of Avery Brundage. Unusual finding a headline in the sport's section that relates to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany.
Other ... See More
Max Baer... Heavyweight boxing title fight...
Item #562528
June 14, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated June 14, 1934
* Max Baer vs. Primo Carnera
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre fight news)
* Hitler and Mussolini meet 1st time
This 40 page newspaper has a nice 7 column headline on page 32:
* Fair Sky Greets Fans as Ticket Rush Starts for Carnera-Baer Fight
with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day thr... See More
Adolph Hitler -- Max Baer.....
Item #568904
June 15, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 15, 1934
* Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini meet for 1st time
* Max Baer wins heavyweight boxing title
This 36 page newspaper has a nice banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "Baer Wins on Technical Knockout in 11th" with subheads and nice photo of Baer. (see) More related reporting in the sport's section as well. Tel... See More
Adolph Hitler & Mussolini meet for 1st time....
Item #568602
June 16, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, New York, June 16, 1934 This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER TRADES AUSTRIAN UNION FOR ITALY'S AID" and more with smaller subheads. (see)
This was the very first time Adolph Hitler meet with Benito Mussolini.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
Adolph Hitler & Mussolini meet for 1st time....
Item #568903
June 16, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 16, 1934 This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page that include: "Mussolini and Hitler Agree That Austria Must Remain and Independent Government" and more. (see)
This was the very first time Adolph Hitler meet with Benito Mussolini.
Other news of the day. Light browning, othe... See More
MArburg speech... Franz von Papen...
Item #637691
June 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1934
* Franz von Papen
* Marburg Speech
* Anti-National Socialism
The top of the front page has a one column headline: "PAPEN BACKS RIGHT TO CRITICIZE NAZIS ASKS FREER PRESS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the address given by German Vice Chancellor Franz von Papen at the University of Marburg. It was the last publicly made speech in Ge... See More
Hitler consolidates his power: 'Night of the Long Knives'...
Item #690908
June 30, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, June 30, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany
A banner headline above the masthead: "Hitler Breaks Revolt; Von Schleicher Killed" with subheads that include: "STORM TROOP COUP BROKEN BY HITLER; SCHLEICHER IS DEAD" and more including a photo of: "Hitler Victim - Kurt Vo... See More
Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #568496
July 02, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 2, 1934 This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "HITLER CONQUERS ALL FOES; BECOMES ABSOLUTE MASTER; ARRESTS TROOP LEADERS" with many subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #697145
July 03, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 3, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolf Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany
The top of the front page has a nice headline: "HITLER HALTS REICH REIGN OF TERROR" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 26 pages rag edition in nice condition.
Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #568725
July 04, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany NY July 4, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Von Papen Stays; Nation Seething, But Killings End" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Von Papen Stays; Nation Seething, But Killings End" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.
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Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #621749
July 05, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, July 5, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler
This 16 page newspaper has two column headings on the front page that include: "BIGGEST THREAT TO NAZI DOMINATION IS IN FARMING AREA" and more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete, light browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Night of the Long Knives aftermath...
Item #632039
July 05, 1934
ALBANY EVEING NEWS, New York, July 5, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives aftermath
* Adolph Hitler - Franz Von Papen
The front page has a three column headline: "VON PAPEN'S OUSTER SURE, NAZIS REPORT, WHILE STRIFE THREATENS WHOLE NATION" with subheads that include: "Anti-Jewish Feeling Revives--Farmers' Attitude Uncertain" and more.
Complete in 36 pages, some spine... See More
Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #701916
July 07, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany
The front page has a banner headline: "500 NAZI KILLINGS REPORTED" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. More on page 2 and two related photos on the back page.
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding ho... See More
German Occupation of France...
Item #548017
July 09, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 9, 1934
* Adolph Hitler
* Nazi Germany
This 30+ page newspaper has a nice headline on the front page:
* Germany Is Ready For Peace or War, Hitler Aid Warns
with subheads that include: "We Will Defend Nation Even as French Did,' Says Hess in Warning to Nations", "Appeals to France for Square Deal", "... See More
Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching...
Item #594296
July 10, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 10, 1934
* Andrew McLeod negro lynching
* Bastrop, Louisiana
This 22 page newspaper has one column headings on page 3: "Attacker of Girl Lynched in South" and "300 Storm Jail and Stage Hanging". This is 1st report coverage on the lynching of Andrew McLeod in Bastrop, Louisiana.
Other news, sp... See More
The assassination of Austrian Chanellor Dollfuss...
Item #584030
July 26, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, July 26, 1934
* Engelbert Dollfuss assassinated by Nazis
* Austrian dictator
* Nazi coup attempt
This 32 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CIVIL WAR SPREADS OVER AUSTRIA; ITALIAN ARMY ON ALERT AT BORDER" with subheads and related photos (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with some sp... See More
Dollfuss assassination....
Item #621839
July 26, 1934
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, July 26, 1934
* Engelbert Dollfuss assassinated by Nazis
* Austrian dictator
* Nazi coup fails
The front page has a four column headline: "AUSTRIAN PREMIER KILLED BY NAZIS AFTER CAPTURE OF FEDERAL CHANCELLORY" with subheads and photo of Dollfuss.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning... See More
Kurt Schuschnigg becomes chancellor of Austria...
Item #687471
July 30, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 30, 1934
* Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg
* Federal State of Austria
* Foe of Adolph Hitler
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Monarchist Named Austrian Chancellor as Nazis' Seizure of Vienna Is Feared; Allies May Brand Berlin Guilty in Crisis" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Kurt Schuschnigg becoming the 1... See More
Adolph Hitler... Dictator...
Item #578928
July 31, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 31, 1934
* Germany President Paul Von Hindenburg death close
* Adolph Hitler to become dictator
* Nazis to begin climb to full power of Germany
This 10 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "VON HINDENBURG IS BELIEVED NEAR END OF COLORFUL LIFE" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day including pe... See More
Rose Gruening death... Jewish settlement founder...
Item #662681
August 01, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1934
* Jewish settlement founder Rose Gruening death
* Camp Moodna, Mountainville, New York
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "'GRAND ST. ANGEL' IS DEAD AT CAMP" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Rose Gruening, founder of the Camp Moodna at Mountainville, New York.
Other news, sports and advertise... 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
Hitler becoming dictator of Germany...
Item #568498
August 02, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 2, 1934 This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "HITLER IS REPORTED PLANNING FOR COUP AS HINDENBURG FAILS" with subheads and related photo. (see) Hindenburg would die on this day and Hitler would immediately take over as dictator.
Other news of the day.. Little margin wear, otherwise in good ... See More
Paul Von Hindenburg...
Item #575191
August 03, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, August 3, 1934
* Germany President Paul Von Hindenburg death
* Adolph Hitler becomes dictator... Nazis begin climb to full power of Germany
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "OLD ORDER AND THE NEW PAY THEIR TRIBUTE" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day. Light browning with little m... See More
Pre German referendum Adolph Hitler...
Item #640516
August 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 4, 1934
* pre-German referendum of 1934
* Adolph Hitler to become dictator
* re. death of Paul von Hindenburg
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER PLEBISCITE LIKELY TO REVEAL HIDDEN HOSTILITY" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Adolph Hitler becomes Dictator of Germany...
Item #568724
August 04, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 4, 1934. This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER MAY TRY TO RULE AS KING, OBSERVERS SAY" "Seizure of Power, Followed by Plebiscite, Seems to Be in Line with Napoleon's Practices" "All Ranks Honor Dead Hindenburg" and more. (see)
Other news of the day.. Little m... See More
Bethany, Louisiana Negro lynching...
Item #570036
August 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 4, 1934
* Grafton Page negro lynching
* Bethany, Lousiana
* Adolph Hitler elections
This 26 page newspaper has small one column headlines on page 4: "LAY LYNCHING TO NEGROES" "Officers Say Louisiana Group Killed Man of Own Race"
Tells of the lynching of Grafton Page in Bethany, Louisiana.
Other news of the da... See More
Adolph Hitler as Führer... Europe trembles...
Item #649504
August 05, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, August 5, 1934
* Adolph Hitler becomes Führer of Germany
* Europe braces itself for possible war
The top of the front page of this section has two column headline: "GERMANS ARE NOW RULED BY REICHSFUEHRERSCHAFT" with subheads. This is a editorial on Adolph Hitler becoming supreme dictator of Germany earlier in the week. 1934 was a very tumul... See More
July Putsch in Austria... Adolph Hitler...
Item #643475
August 05, 1934
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, August 5, 1934
* Failed coup d'etat against Austrofascist
* Adolph Hitler & Vienna, Austria
* Federal State of Austria - Nazis
The front page of this photo section has seven related photos of the failed coup d'etat against Austrofascist in Austria (July Putsch). (see) A few other related photos inside. Nice for display.
Other topics t... See More
An interesting look into the devious mind of Adolf Hitler...
Item #696639
August 06, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 6, 1934 Just a terrific banner headline which gives evidence of the devious & manipulative mind of Adolf Hitler: " 'WAR MEANS RUIN'--HITLER". The last column heads: "Declares 1918 Was A Lesson To Germany" "Will Fight Only If Attacked, He Says".
In hindsight these headlines and the text seem incredible. Portions of the rep... See More
Adolph Hitler climbing to power of Germany...
Item #583029
August 06, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, August 6, 1934.
* Adolph Hitler becoming dictator
* Nazis climbing to full power of Germany
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headlines on the front page: "Entire World Arms As Challenge to Hitler's Power" with subheads (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.... See More
News posters before the internet... Paul von Hindenburg......
Item #615335
August 06, 1934
ILLUSTRATED CURRENT NEWS, New Haven, Connecticut, August 6, 1934 This is a nice example of this early news service photo poster published 3 times a week, taken up almost entirely with one or more photos of the most notable event of the day. Done in broadside form (printed on front side only) these were meant to be hung up for display, typically used in schools to provide photos of the most c... See More
Huey Long war....
Item #583315
August 07, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, August 7, 1934
* Senator Huey Long
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* re. Paul von Hindenburg death
This 18 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "BULLETS FLY IN HUEY WAR" with subheads (see photos). This is coverage of the Huey P. Long & Mayor T. Semmes Walmsley feud.
Also front page coverage on the burial of Paul von H... See More
Constantine pogrom in Algeria... Jews massacre...
Item #699191
August 07, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 7, 1934
* Constantine, Algeria pogrom
* Anti Jewish riots - Jews massacre
* Arabs - Muslims attack
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "100 SLAIN, 300 HURT AS ARABS AND JEWS CLASH IN ALGERIA" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the Muslim anti-Jewish riots in Constantine, Algeria.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning an... See More
Paul von Hindenburg burial...
Item #637913
August 08, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1934
* Paul von Hindenburg funeral burial
* Adolph Hitler is now fuhrer of Germany
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HINDENBURG RESTS ON SITE OF VICTORY AFTER HERO'S RITES" with subheads. (see) More on page 3 with three related photos. Lengthy text here. Adolph Hitler became fuhrer of Germany upon Hindenburg's death. Always ... See More
Adolph Hitler as Führer... Europe trembles...
Item #688671
August 12, 1934
SECTION 8 only of the New York Times, August 12, 1934
* Adolph Hitler becomes Führer of Germany
* Europe braces itself for possible war
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "WAR OR PEACE?--EUROPE'S BALANCE SHEET" with subhead, 3 related photos and map. 1934 was a very tumultuous time in Germany with the recent appointment of Adolph Hitler as Füh... See More
News posters before the internet... Paul von Hindenburg...
Item #609418
August 17, 1934
ILLUSTRATED CURRENT NEWS, New Haven, Connecticut, August 17, 1934 This is a nice example of this early news service photo poster published 3 times a week, taken up almost entirely with one or more photos of the most notable event of the day. Done in broadside form (printed on front side only) these were meant to be hung up for display, typically used in schools to provide photos of the most ... See More
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