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Sam Sheppard murder trial ends...
Item #561225
December 20, 1954
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 20, 1954
* Sam Sheppard murder trial ends (jury deliberation)
This 48 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "SHEPPARD JURY ARGUES ON" with subheads. (see photos) Tells of the famous murder trial of a American doctor who was convicted of murdering with wife. He would be convicted the next day.
Other news of the day. So... See More
Walter Johnson...
Item #561192
June 10, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1933
* Walter Johnson
* Cleveland Indians
* MLB baseball
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "JOHNSON IS NAMED TO PILOT INDIANS" "Signs for This Year and Next After Peckinpaugh Is Dropped as Leader"
Tells of Walter Johnson becoming the new Cleveland Indians manager.
Other news of the... See More
Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster...
Item #561153
June 10, 1953
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, June 10, 1953
* Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster (1st report)
This 60 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "TORNADO KILLS 69 IN MASSACHUSETTS; MIDWEST TOLL IS 139" with subheads that include: "Worcester Struck" and more with related photo. (see)
Report continues on page 41 with related photo and maps. (... See More
Railroading... Monoplane... Repeating Rifle...
Item #561139
December 01, 1921
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, December, 1921, from New York, New York (with color cover). This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: Comparison of the Leading Railroad Systems of the World; The 4,000-Pound Demolition Bomb; Leading Armies of the World; Abraham Lincoln and the Repeating Rifle; The Revival of the Monoplane; The Mechanism of the Pipe Organ; and many more interesting articl... See More
James Earl Ray captured...
Item #561111
June 10, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 10, 1968
* James Earl Ray captured
* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination suspect
This 24 page newspaper has a three line headline on the front page: "King's Accused Killer May Fight Extradition".
Tells of the capture of James Earl Ray in London, England for the murder of the civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.
Other news... See More
King George V and Queen Mary...
Item #561075
May 11, 1935
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS -- SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATION NUMBER", England, May 11, 1935
* Beautiful color plates on the reign of King George V and Queen Mary
A very nice pictorial history of King George V and Queen Mary with several beautiful color prints, and a wealth of black & white prints as well (see photos for some). A very nice color cover features "St. Pa... See More
Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter...
Item #561050
April 29, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 29, 1961
* Warren Spahn pitches a no-hitter
* Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Spahn In No-Hitter For 290th Victory" with photo of Spahn. Tells of his 2nd no-hitter at the age of 41 years. (see)
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: Warren Edward Spahn (April 23,... See More
Eduard Benes...
Item #561011
June 08, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1948
* Communism complete in Czechoslovakia
* Eduard Benes
This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Benes Resigns in Prague; Gottwald Likely Successor" with subhead and photo of Benes.
Eduard Benes 'resignation resulted in the Communist complete takeover in Czechoslovakia.
Other news of the day th... See More
Mantle jersey retired...
Item #561007
June 09, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA June 9, 1969
* Mantle jersey retired
* New York Yankees # 7
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Mantle Almost Broke Down As Old 'No. 7' Is Retired".
Tells of the retirement of the No. 7 New York Yankees jersey at Yankee Stadium.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.
w... See More
Buildings in Ithica...
Item #560953
November 13, 1909
THE WEEKLY ITHACAN, Ithaca NY New York, November 13, 1909
* Buildings in Ithica...
* Rare title... Nice masthead
This 16 page newspaper has a nice masthead showing some of the prominent buildings in Ithaca.
News of the day with some advertisements throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Yankee Stadium opening day...
Item #560916
April 18, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 18, 1923
* Yankee Stadium opening day
* 'The House That Ruth Built' opens
* New York Yankees new home begins
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 36: "MARKS BROKEN IN ATTENDANCE" and "Cincinnati and Chicago have New Figures; Yankee Stadium is Dedicated" with subhead: "Yanks' Stadium Fandom's Mecca"
This... See More
Joe Louis... Brown Bomber...
Item #560904
April 02, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 2, 1938
* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber
* Heavyweight boxing champion of the World
This 32 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 10: "Louis Knocks Out Thomas in Chicago to Keep Title" with subheads, round by round reports and a related photo.
Tells of Joe Louis retaining his heavyweight boxing title by defeating Har... See More
Apollo 11 moon mission success...
Item #560862
July 24, 1969
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer NY New York, July 24, 1969
* Apollo 11 moon mission success
* Neil Armstrong - Buzz Aldrin - Michael Collins
* JFK's goal reached
This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Moon Travelers Splash Down" with subheads and photo of the space capsule being retrieved in the Pacific Ocean.
Other news of the day including report... See More
Spangler Pennsylvania Mine disaster...
Item #560840
November 07, 1922
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, November 7, 1922
* Spangler Pennsylvania Mine disaster
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Death Toll Set at 63 in Mine Blast", "50 Bodies Recovered....etc." and more.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with margin wear and minor text loss. Should be handled with care.
wiki... See More
Altamont Free Concert... Rolling Stones...
Item #560806
December 08, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 8, 1969
* Altamont Free Concert (Day after)
* Rolling Stones fame
* Woodstock West
This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* Cleanup Continues After One-day Bash
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Altamont Speedway Free Fe... See More
Item #560761
January 01, 1900
THE IRISH WORLD, New York, 1900
* Rare title
* Great masthead engraving
Given the large number of Irish immigrants arriving in America in the 19th century it is not surprising there were newspapers focused on their interests, yet they are difficult to find. Here is one.
This newspaper features a large and very ornate masthead. Nor surprisingly the content focuses on Irish & other... See More
Germany vs. Russia prelude...
Item #560566
June 21, 1941
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 21, 1941
* Germany vs. Russia prelude
* World War II WWII
This 8 page newspaper has a 4 column headline on the front page: "Report Russ, Nazi Deadlock" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
Mel Ott...
Item #560496
December 03, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 3, 1941
* Mel Ott named player - manager (1st report)
* New York Giants
* MLB baseball
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 20: "Ott Named Pilot" with short text and related photo on page 22. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: Melvi... See More
The Great Smog of 1952...
Item #560291
December 08, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 8, 1952
* The great smog of 1952
* London, England
* Many casualties
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "LONDON FOG TIE-UP LAST FOR 3D DAY" and "Blanket Shows No Sign of Lifting--Milk Supply Hit, Wave of Robberies Break Out". Tells of the great London smog of 1952 which resulted in many casualties.
Other... See More
Actress Grace Moore killed...
Item #560120
January 27, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 27, 1947
* Grace Moore killed in airplane crash
* Opera singer & actress
* Tennessee Nightingale
This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* GRACE MOORE DIES IN BURNING PLANE; PRINCE ALSO KILLED
with subheads that include: "Crash In Denmark" "Take-Off Mishap Fatal to Singer, Swedish King'... See More
Chicago Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles...
Item #560086
December 29, 1947
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 29, 1947
* Chicago Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles
* NFL championship title game
This 12 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 8: "Cardinals Win Pro Grid Title On 'Fast Break'".
Tells of the NFL football championship game between the Chicago Cardinals and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Other news of the da... See More
United Airlines collision over State Island...
Item #560046
December 16, 1960
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA December 16, 1960
* United Airlines Flight 826 (early report)
* Airplane collision over Staten Island New York
* Stephen Baltz (miracle survivor)
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* Two Airliners Collide Over N.Y.; 124 Killed
Tells of the horrific crash with mention of the 11 year old who was the sole sur... See More
Wiley Post altitude record... oxygen suit...
Item #559897
December 08, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 8, 1934
* Wiley Post altitude record (oxygen suit)
* Winnie Mae airplane
* Jet Stream discovered
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "POST IN NEW HOP BELIEVES HE SET 50,000-FOOT MARK" "He Estimates That He Exceeded Record of 47,352 Feet and Own Monday Height" &... See More
Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd time...
Item #559842
December 09, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 9, 1955
* Roy Campanella wins MVP for 3rd & final time
* Brooklyn Dodgers - MLB baseball
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Campanella Is Named MV for Third Time" and "Brooklyn Catcher Beats Out Duke Snider by Five Votes for 1955 Honor" with one column photo of Campy. (see)
Other news of the ... See More
Presdient Woodrow Wilson...
Item #559826
December 11, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 11, 1920
* President Woodrow Wilson
* Nobel Peace Prize winner (1st report)
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11 that include: "WILSON ACCEPTS THE NOBEL AWARD" "Formal Presentation to Our Minister Made in Norwegian Storthing" and more. Tells of Woodrow Wilson winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Nice... See More
Jackie Robinson trade deal...
Item #559692
December 14, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, December 14, 1956
* Jackie Robinson trade deal ?
* Brooklyn Dodgers
* MLB baseball retirement
This 60 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 47): "Robinson Deal First Step to Trim Dodger Oldsters" with related photo. (see)
Tells of Jackie Robinson's potential trade that never happened a... See More
Ryan Nolan... honor of 300...
Item #559667
August 02, 1990
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, from Dallas, Texas, dated August 2, 1990 This is the "Nolan Ryan Special Section" with the very nice, large colored photo of Nolan Ryan with the headline "Expressly Ryan In honor of 300" in celebration of his major league 300th game victory. The section contains various reports and well-wishings.
This is "Section H" only containing 18 pages... See More
Terminal Hotel Fire...
Item #559663
May 16, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 16, 1938
* Terminal Hotel Fire (1st report)
* Atlanta Ga Georgia
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "25 KILLED, 13 HURT, MANY MISSING WHEN FIRE SWEEPS HOTEL" with subheads.
Tells of the Terminal Hotel fire in Atlanta Georgia. Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with minor spine wea... See More
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #559410
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Dallas, Texas, November 25, 1963 Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrusting his pistol forward in the direction of Oswald and others, a split second before Oswald was shot.
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Item #559408
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963 A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
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The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of "John F. Kennedy" and a smal
Ships and Railroads... Kenco Miniature Train ad...
Item #559375
December 13, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 13, 1902. The issue contains lots of coverage on Marine, Lake, and Railroad Transportation. The front cover features photos from several new ships.
There are several articles and advertisements, including one for "Kenco" miniature model trains.
This is a complete issue in 48 pages and is in very nice condition. See photos for details.... See More
PN-9 No. 1 seaplane rescue... Commander John Rodgers...
Item #559355
September 12, 1925
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 12, 1925
* PN-9 No. 1 seaplane rescue
* Commander John Rodgers
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* 'CAPTAIN JOHN' AIRMEN'S HERO
* His Optimism in Time of Disaster Given by Crew as Reason for Hoping
* Honolulu Cheers Fliers
and more related items with small photo of Rodgers.
Other news of t... See More
Babe Ruth...
Item #559197
May 26, 1922
THE WORLD, New York, NY, May 26, 1922
* Babe Ruth
* George Herman Ruth
* Fight with umpire & fan
* Suspended from baseball
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Ruth Flings Dust On Umpire, Leaps in Stand After Jeerer" with subhead: "Big Hitter in Danger of Another Suspension or Fine..."
Nice to have in this New York City title.
Other n... See More
Operation Catapult...
Item #559169
July 05, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA July 5, 1940
* Attack on Mers-el-Kébir
* Operation Catapult
* Royal Navy
* French fleet
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "British Bottle Up More French Units At Alexandria" with subheads. (see photos) Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good ... See More
Item #559143
January 16, 1917
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, January 16, 1917
The front page has a 3 line, 1 column header: Baseball Players to Join Ranks of Organized Labor" with subheader: "Application for A.F. of L. Charter Made by Player's Fraternity Through Fultz", "Gompers Favors Strike", "Declares Support will Be Given to Baseball Men to Improve Conditions", and "League Heads Sk... See More
Stan Musial... St. Louis Cardinals...
Item #558957
May 14, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 14, 1958
* Stan Musial - 3,000th hit
* St. Louis Cardinals
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Musial Gets 3,000th Hit'
Tells of St. Louis Cardinal Stan Musial getting his 3,000th career hit.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Stanley... See More
Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher wed...
Item #558954
May 13, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 13, 1959
* Elizabeth Taylor
* Eddie Fisher
* Wed
This 26 page newspaper has a small and discrete one column headline on page 4: "Eddie And Liz Head For Spain".
Small report tells of the marriage of Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia n... See More
BF Goodrich and his tubeless tire...
Item #558948
May 12, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 12, 1947
* BF Goodrich
* Tubeless tire invention 1st report
This 44 page newspaper has small, discrete one column headlines on page 36: "DEVELOPS TUBELESS TIRE" and "Goodrich Testing New Product Before Placing on Market"
Tells of the initial discovery of this tire that we all use today. A non-important event at... See More
SS Peto... First great Lakes submarine...
Item #558838
May 01, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 1, 1942
* SS Peto (22-265)
* 1st Great Lakes submarine
* Launch
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "FIRST LAKES SUBMARINE" and "The Peto Is Launched on the Manitowoc River".
Tells of the very 1st Great Lakes submarine being launched.
Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II.
Rag ed... See More
Stage Beauties...
Item #558719
October 09, 1910
THE DETROIT NEWS TRIBUNE, from Detroit, Michigan, dated October 9, 1910
This fullpage "Stage Beauties" is their New Series of Popular Portraits of Stage People and is comprised of five illustrations and a large block advertisement
This is a single page only and has a slight irregular spine and margin, otherwise in good condition. See photos for details.... See More
James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #558716
October 19, 1913
THE SUNDAY LEADER, from Cleveland, Ohio, dated October 19, 1913
This is a full-page illustration entitled "A Girl You Know" - The Second Picture in a New Series of Drawings for the Sunday Leader by James Montgomery Flagg No. 1 - Precedence in the Perkins Family.
This is four pages only and has a slight irregular spine, otherwise in nice condition. See photos for details.... See More
James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #558715
October 26, 1913
THE SUNDAY LEADER, from Cleveland, Ohio, dated October 26, 1913
This is a full-page illustration entitled "A Girl You Know" - The Second Picture in a New Series of Drawings for the Sunday Leader by James Montgomery Flagg No. 2 - Dorothy Gives a Dinner Party.
This is four pages only and has had a few non-archival tape mends on the reverse side, therwise in nice condition. See photos... See More
James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #558712
June 21, 1914
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, from New York, New York, dated June 21, 1914
This is a single-page which "James Montgomery Flagg in Words and Pictures I Should Say So!! which is comprised of several different scenes of couples with a small poem under each.
This has an irregular left spine, otherwise in nice condition. See photos for details.
Silent Film Stars...
Item #558664
January 01, 1911
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, from Cleveland Ohio, dated circa 1911 (exact date unknown). This full-page "Film Fairies: Stars of the Stilly Screen - Actresses you have seen, but never heard, posing in quiet, not moving, pictures for the Copperplate Pictorial Section of the Sunday leader. Do you recognize your silent drama favorites?"
This is a SINGLE page only which measures approximately 17&... See More
Charles Glen King isolates Vitamin C for the 1st time...
Item #558624
April 05, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 5, 1932
* Vitamin C isolated for the 1st time
* Charles Glen King
This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Pittsburgh Professor Isolates Vitamin C; Concentrates Substance From Lemon Juice".
Tells of the 1st isolation of the vitamin by Charles Glen King, a chemistry professor at the University ... See More
American Airlines Flight 1 disaster...
Item #558361
March 01, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 1, 1962
* American Airlines Flight 1 disaster
* Jamaica Bay New York
* Boeing 707-123 airplane crash
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Jet Airliner Plunges into Swamp At Edge of New York City; 95 Die" with subhead: "Craft Burns With No Sign Of Survivors"
Other news of the day throug... See More
Reliant Houston Astrodome opening day...
Item #558230
April 09, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 9, 1965
* Reliant Houston Astrodome opening day
* MLB Baseball
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "The Luxurious Astrodome Perfect For Night Ball
Tells of the grand opening of the new stadium with the first baseball game between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees in a preseason game. (see... See More
B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II...
Item #558126
March 02, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated March 2, 1949.
* B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II 1st to circle World nonstop
* Early 1st report w/ nice headline
This 52 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* B-50 FLIES GLOBE NON-STOP
An early report on the same day it occurred. Historic aviation feat.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice cond
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* B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II 1st to circle World nonstop
* Early 1st report w/ nice headline
This 52 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* B-50 FLIES GLOBE NON-STOP
An early report on the same day it occurred. Historic aviation feat.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice cond
Midland, Michigan... Viscount airplane airliner crash...
Item #558098
April 07, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 7, 1958
* Midland, Michigan
* Viscount airplane airliner crash
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "47 PERISH IN PLANE CRASH" with subhead: "Aircraft Hits Field in Michigan"
Other news of the day. 8 pages in good condition.
Hall of Famer Zach Wheat...
Item #558086
April 09, 1927
POLICE GAZETTE, New York, April 9, 1927
* Mushy Callahan -- boxing
* Zach Wheat - baseball
* Photos
Full page photo inside of "Mushy" Callahan, the Junior Welterweight Champion, in a classic boxing pose.
Also a 1/4 page photo of Hall of Tamer Zach Wheat, in Philadelphia Athletics uniform.
News and many photos of sporting events of the day. Some dirtiness on the front page... See More
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