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Lost Creek Iowa mine explosion...
Item #554826
January 25, 1902
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, January 25, 1902
* Lost Creek Iowa mine explosion
* Oskaloosa, Iowa
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DEAD IN IOWA MINE" "Twenty-One Lost Creek Workmen Killed by Dust Explosion" "Loss Of Life And Property Appalling" "Pitiful Scenes Of Stricken Families" ... See More
Mel Ott quits baseball...
Item #554779
January 24, 1953
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 24, 1953
* Mel Ott quits baseball
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 13: "Mel Ott Quits Game"
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine and light browning around the margins, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Melvin Thomas "Mel" Ott (March 2, 1909 – No... See More
Booth Tarkington...
Item #554741
May 03, 1914
The New York Tribune's GOTHAM WEEKLY GAZETTE, New York City, New York, May 3, 1914
* Booth Tarkington
* Uncommon title
This is an uncommon title published "Every Sunday" by the New York Tribune as stated in the dateline.
Mostly has local bits of news, including a pg. 2 item that says: "Booth Tarkington is contemplating to go to the State of Maine the end of the present mon... See More
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...
Item #554739
April 15, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, from St. Louis, Missouri, dated April 15, 1972
* Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
* Lewis Alcindor
* Nice for display
Full front page has a color photo of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a Milwaukee Bucks uniform, on the bench taking a break during a game. Has a full page report inside.
This issue is loaded with various port's news within its 56 pages. Nice condition.
wikipedia n... See More
Pete Rozelle becomes NFL commissioner...
Item #554606
January 27, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 27, 1960
* Pete Rozelle becomes commissioner of the NFL
This 40+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "How NFL Broke Czar Deadlock" with caption: "ROZELLE, RAMS' GENERAL MANAGER, GIVEN 3-YEAR, $50,000 PACT" and photo of Rozelle.
Other news of the day throughout. Some... See More
Richard E. Byrd expedition...
Item #554592
January 14, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 14, 1935
* Richard E. Byrd expedition
* Little America in Antarctica
This 32 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Byrd Party Close to Pole In 88-Day Dogsled Journey" and "Expedition Returns From 1,410-Mile trip On Which Was Discovered a Vast Plateau--It Embraces the Leverett Glacier".
Continue son page 5 wit... See More
Lou Gehrig has 4 home runs in one game...
Item #554583
June 04, 1932
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 4, 1932
* New York Yankees
* Lou Gehrig
* 4 Home Runs in single game
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "GEHRIG IS IN THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME" and "His Four Homers in a Row Equals Record".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. Should b... See More
India and Pakistan...
Item #554536
January 27, 1957
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 27, 1957
* India - Pakistan
* Kashmir
This 40+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "PAKISTAN CALLS FOR UN TROOP AID".
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
Item #554477
June 11, 1921
LESLIE'S, New York, NY, June 11, 1921
The front illustration is entitled "In Normandy" by George Elmer Browne. This issue is loaded with stories and photos. Also has a color Ideal ~ Arcola Heating Outfits ad on the back cover as well.
This is a complete issue which measures approximately 8 x 11 inches. The issue has an irregular left spine and two library ink stamp
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The front illustration is entitled "In Normandy" by George Elmer Browne. This issue is loaded with stories and photos. Also has a color Ideal ~ Arcola Heating Outfits ad on the back cover as well.
This is a complete issue which measures approximately 8 x 11 inches. The issue has an irregular left spine and two library ink stamp
Chile Earthquake in 1939...
Item #554409
January 25, 1939
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 25, 1939
* Massive earthquake in Chile
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Earthquake Spreads Panic And Damage Along Coast Of Chile for 400 Miles" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Lightly browned with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
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* Massive earthquake in Chile
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Earthquake Spreads Panic And Damage Along Coast Of Chile for 400 Miles" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Lightly browned with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Roy Campanella & Stan Musical...
Item #554350
January 22, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 22, 1969 * Roy Campanella & Stan Musial
* Enters Cooperstown
* Baseball Hall of Fame
This 20 page newspaper has three column headline on page 6: "Campanella - Musial Join Baseball's Hall of Fame"
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Cleveland Indians
Item #554168
October 11, 1948
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 11, 1948
* 1948 Cleveland Indians
* World Series Champions
This 28 page newspaper has an 8 column headline on front page: "It's Lemon vs. Voiselle in Boston Today" with subhead "86,288 See Rout of Feller" and "Braves Force 6th Series Game".
There are also headlines on page 20: "86,288 See Feller Fail A... See More
Item #554160
May 30, 1941
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 30, 1941
* Boxing - Boxer Max Schmeling death?
* False report from the Nazis
This newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "NAZIS ANNOUNCE SCHMELING ALIVE"; "Spike Ambulance Driver's Report That Boxer Killed By British in Crete" with article. The article continues on page 3.
Other news of the day th... See More
Douglas Starch Works explosion...
Item #554116
May 23, 1919
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, May 23, 1919
* Cedar Rapids, Iowa
* Douglas Starch Works explosion
This 14 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: "20 KILLED IN IOWA EXPLOSION" with subheads. Other news of the day.
This issue has margin wear which causes loss of text in unrelated areas. Usual browning.... See More
Hudson Maxim's death...
Item #554092
May 07, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 7, 1927
* Hudson Maxim death
* Explosives inventor
This 12 page newspaper has on column headlines on the front page: "HUDSON MAXIM, INVENTOR, DEAD".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Hudson Maxim (February 3, 1853 – May 6, 1927), was a U.S. inven... See More
U.S. air strike damages Japanese battleships...
Item #554088
October 25, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 25, 1944
* Japanese ships sunk
* U.S.S. Princeton sunk
There is a front page, 8 column headline: "Jap Carrier Sunk, 2 Others, With 5 Or 6 Battleships, 1 Cruiser Damaged; U.S.S. Princeton Lost; Men Saved" with subheads including "Jap Opposition Crushed; Yanks Take Third Airfield"; "150 Enemy Planes Destroyed; Action Continues, N... See More
1st nuclear submarine test voyage...
Item #553933
January 19, 1955
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 19, 1955
* USS Nautilus
* 1st nuclear submarine test voyage
This 40 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Nautilus Denied Permit for Dive".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Following her commissioning, Nautilus rema... 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
Other news of the day throughout. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
USS 0-9 disaster...
Item #553631
June 21, 1941
CLEVELAND NEWS, Ohio, June 21, 1941
* USS 0-9 disaster
* World War II era (pre U.S. involvement)
* United States submarine sinking
This 16 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Hope Is Abandoned for All Thirty-Three Aboard U.S. Submarine at Bottom of Sea" with subheads.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise i... See More
England Wins World Cup in 1966.....
Item #553567
July 31, 1966
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 31, 1966
* England wins World Cup
* Soccer
This 124 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page of the sport's section: "England Wins World Cup, 4-2" with related photo.
* England wins World Cup
* Soccer
This 124 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page of the sport's section: "England Wins World Cup, 4-2" with related photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
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First Commercial Air Flight...
Item #553390
January 11, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 11, 1951
* Avro Canada jetliner
* 1st commercial airplane flight
* Altitude record
This 52 page newspaper has somewhat discrete one column headline near the bottom of the front page:
* Flight From Chicago Made in 102 Minutes
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More
1st ever recorded Southern California snowfall...
Item #553358
January 12, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1949
* 1st ever recorded Southern California snowfall
This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 29: "Snow Covers Southern California, First in History Falls in San Diego", with subhead and related photo on the next page. Other news of the day throughout. Complete, and in good condition (see images).... See More
Early helicopter...
Item #553307
October 14, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, October 14, 1925
* Early helicopter (Autogyro)
* 1st successful flight made to the public
This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Plane With Vanes Rises Almost Vertically; Briton Drives Spanish Craft Up 1,000 Feet".
Tells of a successful helicopter flight in it's infancy.
Other news of the day with... See More
Jack Nicklaus...
Item #553233
January 09, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 9, 1962
* Jack Nicklaus 1st pro appearance
* Early Golden Bear
* Golf - golfer
This 44 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 25): "Golf Rookie Wins With Record 62" which tells of Phil Rodgers winning the Los Angeles Open golf tournament.
But of more significance w... See More
Richard Byrd North Pole flgiht in 1926...
Item #553230
May 10, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 10, 1926
* Aviator Commander Richard Byrd
* North Pole flight
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BYRD'S FLIGHT IS FIRST OVER POLE" "Second Successful Expedition, Like First, is Made By An Intrpid American"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear... See More
Roald Amundsen... Airship Norge...
Item #553228
May 12, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 12, 1926
* Airship Norge
* Roald Amundsen
* 1st official North Pole flight ?
* Same day report (early)
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "NORGE, AMUNDSEN DIRIGIBLE, FLIES OVER NORTH POLE, THEN CONTINUES TRIP TOWARD NOME" with lengthy subhead. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with mi... See More
Moody and Kinsey... Volleys 2,001 in tennis...
Item #553173
January 08, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 8, 1936 This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 26;
* FREAK TENNIS MARK SET BY MRS. MOODY
* She and Kinsey Send Ball Over Net 2,001 Times in an Hour and 18 Minutes of Play
Other news of the day throughout. Little spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
League of Nations Adopted...
Item #553169
January 27, 1919
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, New York City, January 27, 1919 This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* World League Plan Scanned In Washington
* One Element Sees Objections Met, Another Is Doubtful of Efficiency
with smaller subheads.
Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.... See More
Early nicotine study...
Item #553126
January 27, 1919
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 27, 1919 This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3:
* NICOTINE DECLARED TO BE SLOW POISON
* Specially Harmful To Young Men Is The Cigarette
* Length of Days of the Smoker Shortened 8 1/2 to 10 Years
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with ... See More
Ruth Elder... Transatlantic flight try...
Item #553110
October 11, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 11, 1927
* Ruth Elder
* Woman Aviator
* Transatlantic flight try
This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Ruth Elder Ready to Hop Off New York to Paris Non-Stop; Awaits Last Weather Report" with subheads.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.... See More
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
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in a banner headline...
Item #553045
May 23, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated May 23, 1930
* Babe Ruth
* Lou Gehrig
* Shibe Park
* Home Runs
This 38 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 29:
* Ruth's Six Home Runs in Two Days Establish Record; Other Marks Set
with subheads that include: "Babe Six Days In Advance of 1927 Schedule" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual brow... See More
Lend Lease Program...
Item #553027
September 05, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 5, 1940
* Lend Lease Program
* World War II relief
* U.S. Destroyers
This 10 page newspaper has a headline on the front page: "Predicts Hitler Try to Retaliate on U.S." with subheads that include: "More Destroyers Are Being Put Into Shape At Boston Navy Yard"; "Six Already Are At Sea Out Of Port"; &q... See More
Mike Tyson gets six years.....
Item #552951
March 26, 1992
THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, Indianapolis, Indiana, March 26, 1992 The front page: "Tyson Sentenced to six years" with subhead "Boxer fine $30,000; bond denied" for raping a beauty pageant contestant Related photo are also on the front page of the issue. This was the city where the trial took place making it a collectible item. This is complete and in nice condition
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Children's religious newspaper...
Item #552853
April 15, 1900
LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, (Dayton, Onio), April 15, 1900
* Tiny religious newspaper in green and blue ink
Has religious-related content for Sunday school classes, obviously themed for the younger ages. There are a few illustrations.
Pages 2 and 3 are printed on blue ink with pages 1 and 4 in green ink.
Measures 6 1/2 by 9 1/4 inches, 4 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Sir Edmund Hillary...
Item #552772
January 04, 1958
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 4, 1958
* Sir Edmund Hillary
* Reaches Antarctica by land
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hillary at US South Pole Station After Long Trek" with subhead: "Crosses Antarctica and Joins Americans"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little mar... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177839
October 22, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1910
This issue features a color cover. (see photos for details).The front page of this issue features a photo of Walter Wellman entitled "WELLMAN AND HIS AIR-SHIP", who attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a airship.
A fullpage political cartoon by E.W. Kemble - "The Big Wind: 'I thought, Bill the you were with me"' ... See More
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.
wikipedia notes: Re... See More
Japs accept terms...
Item #552612
August 15, 1945
GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, PA, August 15, 1945
This issue features the bold banner headline "JAPS ACCEPT TERMS'" with the subhead "Thousands Storm Business Center of City to Celebrate Surrender of Japs" "Most Destructive War Ends When Hirohito Surrenders To Allies". The front page also features an illustration of Gen. Douglas MacArthur who was to rec... See More
Joe Louis...
Item #552557
August 16, 1951
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, August 16, 1951
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Jimmy Bivins
This 32 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Joe Louis Jabs Way to Victory".
More on page 19 with four column headline: "Feather-Fisted Joe Louis Wins Decision over Bivins".
Tells of the heavyweight fight between Joe Louis and Jimmy Bivins during Loui... 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
Item #552495
August 01, 1911
THE NATIONAL BUILDER, Chicago, Illinois, August, 1911
* Building-themed magazine, with a plan for a house
An uncommon title which is themed on building, with many photos and prints of recent constructions, plans, etc.
This issue still has the foldout plan for "The Webb House, built near Chicago, design no. 344" (see photos below). This issue includes a nice article on this... See More
Item #552492
July 04, 1931
POLICE GAZETTE, New York, July 4, 1931
* Sports and theatre photos
* Pink cover
* Jimmy Foxx
* Polly Walters and more
Full front page photo of actress Polly Walters. Walters was in the movie "Blond Crazy", and had the starring role in the Broadway play "She Loves Me Not".
Inside has 1/4 pg. action photo of baseball star "Jimmy Foxx".
Other photos of s... 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
Shirley Ross photos...
Item #552275
January 15, 1939
SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, January 15, 1939
* Joan Crawford... Shirley Ross photos
* Early movie related periodical
Was an insert in the Sunday edition of the Detroit Free Press. Full front page has a color photo of "Shirley Ross in 'Cafe Society'".
Full back page has a color photo of: "Joan Crawford in 'Ice Follies of 1939."
Printed on... See More
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 #552247
May 19, 1901
LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Dayton, Ohio, May 19, 1901
* Uncommon title
Has Sunday school content for young folks.
Octavo-size, 4 pages, some lite wear.
Sacco and Vanzetti Executed in 1927...
Item #552234
August 23, 1927
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 23, 1927
* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti executed by the electric chair
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SACCO, VANZETTI ARE EXECUTED", "Bodies To Be Taken on Tour of Eastern Cities by Defense Committee", "Both Protest Innocence", with supporting text.
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* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti executed by the electric chair
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SACCO, VANZETTI ARE EXECUTED", "Bodies To Be Taken on Tour of Eastern Cities by Defense Committee", "Both Protest Innocence", with supporting text.
John Glenn chosen for 1st human to orbit earth... Enos the chimpanzee...
Item #552215
November 30, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 30, 1961
* John Glenn chosen for 1st human to orbit earth
* Enos the Chimpanzee
This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Glenn Chosen For Orbit" with caption: "Chimp's 3-Hour, 21-Minute Flight Paves Way" and photo of Glenn with Scott Carpenter.... See More
Children's periodical.....
Item #552178
August 03, 1902
LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 3, 1902
* Uncommon
Has Sunday school content for young folks. Octavo-size, 4 pages, some lite wear.
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