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Panama Canal...
Item #645202
December 26, 1908
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, December 26, 1908 The front page has a column-wide headline "Over One Third Of Panama Canal Is Already Dug" with subheads "Extraordinary Achievements of the Last Twelve Months Show Work Could Be Finished in About Two Years" "Will Interest Taft" and more.
Other front page articles are "Orphans To G... See More
Color cover... German submarine "Deutschland"...
Item #645194
February 10, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 10, 1917 The colored cover is entitled "Aboard the Merchant Submarine 'Deutschland'" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Facts About the Panama Canal"; "Where Science Joins Hands with Art - The Modern Taxidermy as Revealed in San Francisco's Great New Museum"; and more articles, illustrati... See More
Prince William born.... John Hinckley Jr....
Item #645201
June 22, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1982
* Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
* John Hinckley Jr.
The front page has a two column headline: "Princess of Wales Has Boy; Charles Is 'Over the Moon'". This is 1st report coverage on the birth of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge to Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
Also two column headlines that include: "Jury Finds ... See More
Eric Dickerson breaks O.J. Simpson's record...
Item #645165
December 10, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 10, 1984
* Eric Dickerson breaks O.J Simpson's record
* Single season rushing yards - Los Angeles Rams
* NFL football
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Eric the Great Gains 2,007, Eclipsing O.J." with subheads two related photos and stat graph. More inside. First report coverage on running back Eric Dickerson breaki... See More
Babe Ruth's last game at Yankee Stadium...
Item #645161
September 25, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 25, 1934
* Babe Ruth's last game at Yankee Stadium
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "TIGERS CLINCH FLAG AS YANKS BOW TO BOSOX" with subhead and box scores (see) Ext includes: "Babe Ruth, making his last appearance of the year at the stadium and probably h... See More
Death of actress Loretta Young...
Item #645149
August 13, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 13, 2000
* Loretta Young death (1st report)
* American movie - film actress
* "The Farmer's Daughter" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the first column has a brief report with photo: 'Loretta Young Dies" with just a bit more, the full article found on the ftpg. of the B section with a color photo of her & which carries ov... See More
Death of famed actor Walter Matthau...
Item #645139
July 02, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 2000
* Walter Matthau death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actor
* "The Odd Couple" - Oscar Madison
* "Grumpy Old Men" - Jack Lemmon
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page has a boxed section headed: "Walter Matthau, 1920-2000" with the article headed: "An Expert Actor Perfected Grumpy, Rumpled Roles&q... See More
Amelia Earhart breaks transcontinental speed record...
Item #645074
July 09, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1933
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Transcontinental flight record
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "NEW AIR MARK SET BY MISS EARHART" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Amelia Earhart crossing the United States for a new airplane speed record.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 22 pages, light toning at the ma... See More
Death of actress Madeline Kahn...
Item #645046
December 04, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 4, 1999
* Madeline Kahn death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actress
* "Blazing Saddles" "Young Frankenstein"
* Best title to be had ?
The ftpg. has a small report: "Madeline Kahn Dies at 57" with a color photo of her. The more detailed & lengthy article is found on page 22 headed: "Madeline Kahn; Oscar-Nominated,... See More
Early dark side of the moon photos...
Item #645021
August 09, 1967
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1967
* One of the earliest clear photos of the dark side of the moon
* Taken by Orbiter 5
The front page shows a large photo (approximately 5" by 7 1/2"), being one of the earliest detailed shots of the far side of the moon. This famous photo continues to be a desirable view for those seeking space-related images - taken by Orbiter 5. Other news, spor... See More
Passports of Jewish Americans not being honored by Russia...
Item #644950
January 20, 1909
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Jan. 20, 1909 The ftpg. has a column head: "JEWS OF AMERICA DEMAND THAT CZAR HONOR PASSPORTS" "Citizens Ask Congress to Stop Discrimination, Declaring the Question Is National Rather Than Racial" "Debate A Petition". This concerns the problem with Russia not recognizing American passports held by Jews (see).
Ten pages, lig... See More
Death of famed actor Robert Mitchum...
Item #644945
July 02, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1997
* Robert Mitchum death (1st report)
* Film - movie actor - director - singer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has report headed: "Robert Mitcheum, Durable Movie Star for 40 Years, Dies" with a color photo of him (see). The article carries over to page 16 with much text on his life & career.
Great to have this report ... See More
First flight across the English Channel: Bleriot wins the 1500 pound prize...
Item #644932
July 26, 1909
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 26, 1909
* Louis Bleriot
* English Channel 1st flight
* Heavier than air aircraft
Page 8 has over a full column taken up with reporting the historic first flight across the English Channel, a feat which many predicted would never happen for many years despite a prize offered by the Daily Mail newspaper (first offered in 1908, then extend... See More
After President Taft's inauguration...
Item #644931
March 05, 1909
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1909 The top of the first column has heads: "ECHOES OF THE INAUGURATION" "Mr. Taft Took His Place a His Desk As President at 9:30 a.m." and more subheads (see).
Complete in 12 pages, light toning, nice condition but should be handled with care.
Seabiscuit favored at Jamaica...
Item #644916
October 12, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1937
* Seabiscuit at Continental Handicap
* Jamaica, New York
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The sport's section (page 36) has a five column headline: "Seabiscuit Favored in Rich Jamaica Race Today" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the same day of the Continental Handicap at the Jamaica Race Course in Queens, New York. Always nice to have nota... See More
On creating the Boy Scouts of America...
Item #644907
November 16, 1910
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Nov. 16, 1910 The ftpg. has over half a column report on what was the early organization of the Boy Scouts of America, and from the year of its founding. Heads: "DETAILED PLANS OF BOY SCOUTS" "Full Explanation of the Objects of the Movement and Its General Organization". It begins: "The following interesting information in reg... See More
American painter Robert Henri death....
Item #644899
July 13, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1929
* Robert Henri death (1st report)
* American painter and teacher
Page 15 has one column headings: "ROBERT HENRI DIES; ILL EIGHT MONTHS" "Eminent Artist Succumbs in St. Luke's Hospital After Long Siege of Neuritis" and more with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, rag edition in great ... See More
Early automobiles... horseless carriage...
Item #644846
May 03, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 3, 1902 The front page features six illustrations of "Some Continental Underground Roads (subways)" with an accompanying article inside. Articles within the issue are: "An Aeroplane Airship under Construction for the British War Office"; "Powerful Locomotive for Suburban Service"; Zuni, An Ancient City of The Pueblos"; and... See More
Death of actress Anne Baxter...
Item #644823
December 13, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 13, 1985
* Anne Baxter death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film & TV actress
* Frank Lloyd Wright granddaughter
* Best title to be had ?
Page 3 has an article headed: "Anne Baxter Dies at 62--50 Years of It as Star in Films, Stage and TV" plus a photo of her. The article carries over to page 20.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capi... See More
Death of famed actress Ava Gardner...
Item #644814
January 26, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 26, 1990
* Ava Gardner death (1st report)
* Movie - film actress & singer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Ava Gardner, Sultry Film Star, Dies at 67 in London." and includes a photo of her. The article carries over to page 22 where there are 2 more photos of her, with husbands Mickey Rooney and Frank Sinatr... See More
Death of famed actor Burt Lancaster...
Item #644808
October 22, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 22, 1994
* Burt Lancaster death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?
The middle of the front page has a heading: "Oscar-Winning Actor Burt Lancaster Dies" with subhead: "The 80 year-old star had been in failing health since suffering a stroke four years ago." The article includes a color photo of him, and it ... See More
Death of famed actress Lana Turner...
Item #644806
June 30, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 30, 1995
* Lana Turner death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* World War II era pin-up model
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Lana Turner, Glamorous Star of 50 Films, Dies at 75" with subhead: " 'Sweater Girl' was a favorite GI pinup. Tragedy and seven marriages marred her private life.... See More
Death of famed actress Audrey Hepburn...
Item #644792
January 21, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1993
* Audrey Hepburn death (1st report)
* Actress, model, dancer & humanitarian
* Hollywood golden age movie - film
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Audrey Hepburn, Actress and Humanitarian, Dies" at age 63, with a color photo of her (see). The article carries over to take most of page 28 wit... See More
Death of Cab Calloway, in a Los A ngeles newspaper...
Item #644760
November 20, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 20, 1994
* Cab Calloway death (1st report)
* African American jazz - scat singer
* Cotton Club, Harlem, New York City
Neat the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Cab Calloway, Legendary Hi De Ho Man of Jazz, Dies" with photo. (See) Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete firs... See More
Communists take over the Czech Republic.....
Item #644651
February 26, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1948
* Communists take over Czechoslovakia
* Czechoslovak coup d'etat
* Soviet Union - Russia
The front page has a three column headline: "U.S., BRITAIN, FRANCE CONDEMN COMMUNIST COUP IN PRAGUE; NEW REGIME TIGHTENS GRIP" with many subheads. (see) Much more on pages 2 & 3 with related photo. Always nice to have notable events i... See More
Death of the famed Groucho Marx...
Item #644542
August 20, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 20, 1977
* Groucho Marx death (1st report)
* American comedian & film star
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
The headline announces: "GROUCHO MARX DIES" which includes a photo of him in the headline as well (see). The subhead: "Kept Them Laughing 65 Years". Great to have this report in a Los Angele... See More
First games of the very first World Cup...
Item #644538
July 14, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1930
* First World Cup Soccer games
* Damaged issue - fraction of price
The World Cup tournament began in 1930, with Wikipedia noting its creation: "Due to the success of soccer at the Olympic games,an official game beginning in 1908, the FIFA started looking at staging its own international tournament outside of the Olympics. On 28 May 1928, the FIFA Congr... See More
Violinist Franz von Vecsey death...
Item #644532
April 07, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1935
* Franz von Vecsey death
* Hungarian violinist & composer
The top of page 40 has a one column heading: "BARON VECSEY DIES; NOTED VIOLINIST, 42" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Franz von Vecsey, Hungarian violinist and composer.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, rag edition, nice con... See More
1931 Jimmy Doolittle transcontinental flight record...
Item #644530
September 05, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 5, 1931
* Jimmy Doolittle airplane flight record
The front page has a one column heading: "HAWKS' MARK SMASHED BY DOOLITTLE" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, light toning, minor irregularity along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Death of Bing Crosby... Der Bingle's death report...
Item #644518
October 14, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, Oct. 14, 1977
* Bing Crosby's death - with large photo
The banner headline announces: "BING CROSBY DIES" with subhead: "Singer, 73, Stricken While Golfing on Madrid Course" with a ftpg. photo of him and another of him & his family. Terrific to have in a Los Angeles newspaper.
This is the first section only with pages 1-32. Very ni... See More
Death of Joan Crawford in a L.A. paper...
Item #644483
May 11, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 11, 1977
* Joan Crawford death (1st report)
* Hollywood film - movie actress
* Best title to be had ?
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Joan Crawford, One of Last Film Queens, Dies" with photo. (see) Much more on page 3. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st sect... See More
Charles becomes Prince of Wales...
Item #644324
July 27, 1958
CALL-CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 27, 1958
* Charles, Prince of Wales
* Earl of Chester
The front page has a two column heading: "Charles Named Prince of Wales" with related photo. (see)
This is the front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), nice for display as such.
1st Siamese Twins Separation success....
Item #644322
September 17, 1953
EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, September 17, 1953
* 1st Siamese twins to be separated successfully
* Medical history is made - Surgery - Surgeon
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Doctors Separate Siamese Twins" with related photo. (see)
This is the front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), nice for display as such.... See More
Jewish persecution.. public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #644274
May 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1933
* Jewish persecution becoming known Worldwide
* During the rise of Adolph Hitler & the Third Reich
Page 11 has one column headings: "SEEKS NEW HOMES FOR NAZIS' VICTIMS" "Michael Williams, a Catholic Editor, Appeals for Aid for 200,000 Jews" "Saw Reich Persecution" and more (see photos). See photos for coverage on the per... See More
1931 Mahatma Gandhi... India independence...
Item #644192
September 16, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 16, 1931
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* Fight for India's independence
* The Mahatma
The front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI FEARS DEFEAT, WAR"(see) Coverage on the Second Round Table Conference in London.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light toning, a little irregular along the spine, ... See More
First Round table Conference ends...
Item #644184
January 20, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 20, 1931
* First Round Table Conference ends
* Mahatma Gandhi demands swaraj
* Constitutional reforms in India
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PLEDGE OF AUTONOMY CLOSES INDIA PARLEY; MOVE TO WIN GANDHI" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous pu... See More
Aimee Semple McPherson marries...
Item #644182
September 14, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, September 14, 1931
* Sister Aimee Semple McPherson
* California Woman evangelist
* Marries David L. Hutton- wedding
The front page has a two column heading: "Aimee McPherson Weds Baritone in Her Opera" with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Mahatma Gandhi nears end of 21-day fast....
Item #644142
May 28, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi nearing the end
* Third anti-untouchability fast (21 days)
The top of page 18 has one column headings: "GANDHI IS SERENE; ORDEAL NEARS END" "Nausea and Weakness mark Nineteenth Day of His Three Weeks' Fast" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Actress Rosamond Pinchot suicide...
Item #644125
January 25, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1938
* Rosamond Pinchot suicide death
* Stage & film actress - socialite
The front page has a one column heading: "ROSAMOND PINCHOT ENDS LIFE IN GARAGE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage on American stage & film actress committing suicide continues inside with small photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... See More
Mahatma Gandhi's Kingsley Hall speech...
Item #644109
September 14, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi visits London
* Kingsley Hall radio speech
The front page has one column headings that include: "GANDHI IN RADIO PLEA ASKS AMERICA TO AID" "India Shows World Way to Peace in Her Non-Violent Struggle for Freedom, He Says" and more. Complete text of his speech on page 6.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the d... See More
SS Noronic disaster in 1949....
Item #644062
September 19, 1949
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 19, 1949
* SS Noronic disaster
* Passenger cruise ship
* Toronto Harbor canada
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "121 Dead, 84 Missing In Noronic Holocaust" Coverage on the SS Noronic fire disaster continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 14, light tonin... See More
Nazi-era newspaper from Poland...
Item #644044
January 01, 1936
NIEDERSCHLESISCHE TAGESZEITUNG [Lower Silesia Daily Newspaper], 1936 Printed below the eagle & swastika in the masthead is (translated) "Official Gazette of the NSDAP [National Socialist German Workers Party] And All Authorities". A Nazi newspaper from what is now Southern Poland, then known as Lower Silesia.
Twelve pages, loose at the spine, several old tape mends, minor chip... See More
Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa...
Item #644019
December 07, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 7, 1932
* Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa... Coming to America
* Escaping the Nazis - Pre-World War II
Page 4 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN RESUMES PACKING FOR VOYAGE" (see) Coverage on Albert Einstein receiving his 1st Visa to come to America in which he would ultimately stay.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 46... See More
Agora Aphrodite excavated in Athens, Greece...
Item #643991
May 27, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, May 27, 1934
* Agora Aphrodite statue excavated
* Athens, Greece marble goddess
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "APHRODITE STATUE DUG UP IN ATHENS" with subheads. (see)
Other topic throughout. Complete section 2 only with all 18 pages, light toning, minor spine wear, generally nice.... See More
Marshall Plan speech at Harvard...
Item #643978
June 06, 1947
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 6, 1947
* George Marshall Plan
* Post World war II Europe
* Harvard University speech
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MARSHALL ISSUES PLEDGE, WARNING" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on a plan devised by the Secretary of State to rebuild war devastated Europe.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
Battle of the Hotel Nacional of Cuba...
Item #643889
October 03, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 3, 1933
* Battle of the Hotel Nacional of Cuba - Havana
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HEAVY FIGHTING IN HAVANA; 119 DEAD, ONE AN AMERICAN; OFFICERS SURRENDER HOTEL" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on the following pages with related photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, light... See More
Emilio Portes Gill elected Mexican president...
Item #643866
September 26, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1928
* Emilio Portes Gill elected
* 41st President of Mexico
The front page has a one column heading: "PORTES GIL ELECTED MEXICAN PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Stockbroker James Goodwin Hall Cuba flight....
Item #643794
July 19, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1931
* James Goodwin Hall airplane flight
* American stockbroker, horse breeder & pilot
* Flying speed record from New York to Cuba
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Broker Flies to Cuba in 8 Hours, 235 Minutes, Clipping 46 Minutes From Hawks's Record" (see) First report coverage on American stockbroker, James Goodwin Hall&#... See More
1933 Lituanica airplane crash...
Item #643734
July 17, 1933
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., July 17, 1933
* Lituanica research aircraft
* Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker
* Transatlantic airplane flight
* Mysterious crash (1st report)
* Kaunas, Lithuania destination
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "DARIUS AND GIRENAS KILLED IN KUHDAMN, GERMANY, AS PLANE CRASHES IN FOREST. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... See More
1922 William Desmond Taylor murder....
Item #643733
February 06, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1922
* William Desmond Taylor shot dead
The front page has a one column heading: "POLICE RUNNING DOWN CLUES IN TAYLOR MURDER" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is still unsolved till this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light... See More
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