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Sid Hatfield arrested...
Item #648014
July 29, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 29, 1921
* Sid Hatfield arrested (1st report)
* Battle of Matewan WV fame
Page 3 has small one column headings: "Sid Hatfield Arrested For Another Shooting", "Ex-Chief of Police of Matawan Is Now Accused of Part in Attack on Village of Mohawk". (see) First report coverage on the arrest of William Sidney 'Sid' Hatfield, police ch... See More
Equal Rights Amendment...
Item #646488
July 21, 1923
NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1923 Page eight has the significant report from Seneca Falls, New York, on the woman's Equal Rights Convention held on the 75th anniversary of the first attempt in 1848 to gain equality for women, initiated by Lucretia Mott, an early suffragist.
The one column heads include: "Women Open Fight For Equal Rights" "Council of National Party Adopts For... See More
Equal Rights Amendment...
Item #650269
July 21, 1923
NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1923
* Historic Women's Suffrage item
* Seneca Falls, New York convention
* Woman's rights - Equal Rights Amendment
* Pancho Villa assassinated
Page eight has the significant report from Seneca Falls, New York, on the woman's Equal Rights Convention held on the 75th anniversary of the first attempt in 1848 to gain equality for women, initiated by... See More
Fight for the Equal Rights Amendment begins...
Item #646868
July 22, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1923
* Historic Women's Suffrage item
* Seneca Falls, New York convention
* Woman's rights - Equal Rights Amendment
Page one has significant reporting from Seneca Falls, New York, site of the Woman's Rights convention which was celebrating the 75th anniversary of the first woman's rights convention held in 1848.
The one column headl... See More
Custer... Yale Rowing...
Item #214500
June 26, 1926
LIBERTY magazine, New York, June 26, 1926.
* an "unnamed" cover contest
* Yale's Rowing Team
* Custer
* Colored Ads (see photos)
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a cover that was being used in a "title to this Cover" contest (see photos). There is no related article on this inside pages.
A story entitled: "Nine Length... See More
Rodman Wanamaker death... Dept. store magnate...
Item #650191
March 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1928
* Rodman Wanamaker death
* Department store magnate
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "R. WANAMAKER DIES SUDDENLY AT 65 AT ATLANTIC CITY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Rodman Wanamaker, department store magnate.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare... See More
Slocum, Texas tornado disaster....
Item #629361
April 25, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1929
* Slocum, the town that blew away
* Anderson County, Texas tornado disaster
* Elinor Smith aviation feat
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Seven Killed in Texas Village by Tornado; Blizzard Isolates Area About Cheyenne" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Page 3 has a... See More
Independence rally in Bombay, India... Gandhi...
Item #580084
January 27, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 27, 1930
* Independence rally in Bombay India
* Mahatma Gandhi
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "REDS IN INDIA CLASH WITH NATIONALISTS"; "300 Tear Down Latter's Falgs at Huge 'Independence Day' Meeting in Bombay" and "ASSAIL GANDHI PROGRAM"
Other news, sports and advertisements of t... See More
Independence rally in Bombay, India... Gandhi...
Item #617601
January 27, 1930
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 27, 1930
* Independence rally in Bombay India
* Mahatma Gandhi
The front page has one column headings: "ROUT REDS IN RAID ON INDIA MEET" "Natives Stop Flag Raising Attempt in Bombay" "Parades Held In Many Cities" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, a little margin wear and chi... See More
Independence rally in Bombay, India... Gandhi...
Item #624588
January 27, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1930
* Independence rally in Bombay India
* Mahatma Gandhi
Page 6 has one column headings: "REDS IN INDIA CLASH WITH NATIONALISTS" "300 Tear Down Latter's Falgs at Huge 'Independence Day' Meeting in Bombay" "ASSAIL GANDHI PROGRAM" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts salt march to Dandi...
Item #655084
March 12, 1930
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Mass., March 12, 1930
* Mahatma Gandhi
* Fight for India independence - new Satyagraha against tax on salt
* Famous salt march to Dandi begins (1st report)
The front page has has a 3-line, 2-column heading: "GANDHI BEGINS MARCH TODAY TO JALALPUR," with subhead: "20,000 See Indian Nationalist Leader and His 79 Disciples Start Out From Ahmadabad... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts salt march to Dandi...
Item #642956
April 11, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Fight for India independence (Salt tax)
* Gujarat, India villages campaign
Page 13 has one column headings: "GANDHI RESTS, WORN BY CONSTANT STRAIN" "Indian Leader's Nerves Frayed--Campaign of Disobedience Spreads Over the Country" "He Explains At Speech" and more. (see)
Other news... See More
Jawaharlal Nehru prison sentence...
Item #637515
April 15, 1930
THE WORLD, New York City, April 15, 1930
* Jawaharlal Nehru prison sentence
* Mahatma Gandhi's chief aide
Page 5 has a one column heading: "INDIAN CONGRESS HEAD IS ARRESTED" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, light toning, address label near top of the front page, a little margin wear, generally good.... See More
Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre...
Item #584983
April 24, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, April 24, 1930
* Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre
* Peshawar, Indian
* Mahatma Ghandi
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "FORTY ARE KILLED IN FRESH RIOTING THROUGHOUT INDIA" with subhead: "Report Tells Of Worst Riot In Indian Revolt" 1st report coverage on the Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre.
Other ... See More
Gandhi's siege of Solapur, India...
Item #643100
May 13, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, May 13, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Siege of Solapur, Maharashtra, India
* Indian Independence Movement
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Troops Crush Sholapur Revolt; Native Rule Is Short Lived; Arrest Six, Gandhists Flee" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in ... See More
Mahatma Gandhi in Yerwada Central Jail...
Item #618752
May 21, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Yerwada Central Jail interview
* Indian independence movement
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Gandhi Interviewed in Jail; Asks Full Freedom for India" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
Sarojini Naidu arrested & jailed...
Item #618753
May 24, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1930
* Sarojini Naidu "The Nightingale of India"
* Salt satyagraha - Indian independence movement
* Mahatma Gandhi imprisonment protest - jailed
Page 7 has one column headings: "MRS. NAIDU JAILED; 200,000 IN PROTEST" "Indian Civil Disobedience Chief Gets Nine Months--One Year for Third of Gandhi's Sons" "Huge Parade ... See More
1930 Rangoon Riots in India...
Item #655991
May 28, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 28, 1930
* Rangoon Riots of 1930
* Indian dockworkers
* Burman labourers
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MOBS KILL WOMEN IN INDIA" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 42 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very hig... See More
Maulana Mohammad Ali Jouha death...
Item #648740
January 5, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 5, 1931
* Maulana Mohammad Ali Jouhar death
* 1st report - Muslim leader - Khilafat movement
Page 7 has one column headings that include: "MUHAMMAD ALI DIES AT TASK IN LONDON" "Indian Moslem Leader Defied Death to Attend Parley to Win Autonomy for Nation" "PENNED PLEA WHILE DYING" and more. (see) First report covera... See More
1931 Tecumseh bones found in Ontario ?....
Item #654740
January 17, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 17, 1931
* Tecumseh bones found in Canada
* Native American - Shawnee leader
* Walpole Island First Nation - Ontario
Page 9 has a two column heading: "Tecumseh's Bones Believed Found in Ontario At the Island Cabin of a Chief's Widow" (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inven... See More
Gandhi-Irwin Pact...
Item #580415
March 5, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 5, 1931 This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "GANDHI WINS DEFIANCE FIGHT FOR INDIA".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, little margin wear, otherwise good condition.
wikipedia notes: Gandhi–Irwin Pact refers to a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy o... See More
Gandhi-Irwin Pact in 1931...
Item #625936
March 28, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1931
* Gandhi-Irwin Pact ratified
* Mahatma Gandhi & Lord Irwin
* India free to make their own salt
The front page has one column headings that include: "GANDHI TRIUMPHANT AT INDIAN CONGRESS; WILL GO TO LONDON" "Truce With Viceroy Ratified, He Will Attend Parley With Party's Full Mandate" and more. (see) First report coverage on the... See More
Mahatma Gandhi... Complete India independence wanted...
Item #581777
April 2, 1931
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, April 2, 1931
* Post Gandhi-Irwin Pact
* Mahatma Gandhi
* Complete India independence wanted
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GANDHI TO FACE BRITISH DEMANDS FOR SAFEGUARDS", "London Mandate Gives Him Room for Compromise--Will Meet Moslems"
Other news of the day. Good condition.
... See More
Solly Joel death... Wiley Post announces flight...
Item #630290
May 23, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1931
* Solomon "Solly" Joel death
* Jewish - Judaica
* South African diamonds king
Page 3 has a one column heading: "OKLAHOMA INDIAN PLANS GLOBE FLIGHT" with subheads. (see)
Page 17 has a one column heading: "SOLLY JOEL IS DEAD; 'KING OF DIAMONDS'" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Solomon... See More
Charle Chaplin meets Gandhi.....
Item #637405
September 23, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 23, 1931
* Comedian actor Charlie Chaplin
* Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Gandhi Realizes His Wish to Meet Chaplin; Comedian Kneels With Mahatma at Devotions" (see) First report coverage on Charlie Chaplin meeting Mahatma Gandhi in London, England. Always nice to have notable events in history... See More
Gandhi fasts in 1932....
Item #569071
September 27, 1932
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 27, 1932
* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma
* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends
* Untouchables to Harijans
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GANDHI BETTER AFTER EATING; IS STILL IN PRISON", "Famous Indian Poet, Tagore, and Other Leaders Visit Him", "Drinks G... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast...
Item #580414
May 8, 1933
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, May 8, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
* Early, same day 1st report
This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Gandhi Freed by British as He Starts Fast in Jail", "Government Feared Serious Disorders if Indian Leader Died in Prison--Ordeal Thought Likely to Prove Fatal to Mahatma".
Other news and... See More
John Dillinger Chicago, Illinois bank...
Item #587689
December 14, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 14, 1933
* John Dillinger bank robbery
* Before He became nationally known
* Chicago IL Illinois
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Gunmen Loot Deposit Boxes", "5 Bound by Robbers in Daylight Raid".
Though not mentioned because of the unknown at the time, this was ... See More
Wilbur Underhill shot and captured...
Item #653379
December 31, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 31, 1933
* Wilbur Underhill Jr. shot & captured
* "Tri-State Terror" - Oklahoma bandit
The front page has one column headings that include: "BANDIT UNDERHILL IS SHOT AND SEIZED", "Killer Escapes Posse at House in Shawnee, Okla., Only to Be Cornered in Store", "RIDDLED BATTLING POLICE" and more. Lengthy text continues ... See More
Bandit Wilbur Underhill Jr. death...
Item #636915
January 7, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 7, 1934
* Wilbur Underhill Jr. death (1st report)
* "Tri-State Terror" - Oklahoma bandit
Page 21 has an article headed: "Underhill, Outlaw, Back In Prison, Dies" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On December 26, 1933, Wilbur and Hazel Un... See More
Verne Sankey captured....
Item #576662
February 2, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, February 2, 1934
* Verne Sankey captured
* Boettcher kidnapping
The front page has a great banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "SIOUX FALLS GETS SANKEY" with subhead: "U.S BREAKS LAST PART OF KIDNAP GANG" which tells of the capture of Verne Sankey.
Other news, sports, and advertising of the day. Complete in 32 pag... See More
1933 John Dillinger Mason City, Iowa robberry...
Item #586856
March 14, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, March 14, 1934
* John Dillinger bank robbery
* Post wooden gun escape
* Mason City, Iowa
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11: "BANK RAID LAID TO DILLINGER", "Bystander Shot in $52,000 Holdup; Killer Identified as Machine Gunner". 1st report coverage of the bank robbery in Mason City, Iowa that wa... See More
1934 Chief Two-Guns death... John Dillinger...
Item #622909
March 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1934
* Chief Two Guns - White Calf death
* 'Indian head' nickel fame
* Famous John Dillinger bank robbery
Page 19 has one column headings: "CHIEF 2-GUNS DIES; HIS FACE ON NICKEL", "Dignitary of Blackfeet Tribe, Living In Glacier Park, Had Visited This City" and more with photo of the chief (see photos).
Also one column headi... See More
Jackson Barnett death... "The World's richest Indian"...
Item #653631
May 30, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1934
* Jackson Barnett death (1st report)
* "The World's Richest Indian"
* Oklahoma oil wells owner
* Muscogee Creek Native American
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "BARNETT 'CROESUS' OF INDIANS, DIES, 92" with subheads and photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publi... See More
1935 Quetta earthquake...
Item #643448
June 1, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 1, 1935
* Quetta Earthquake (1st report)
* Baluchistan, British Raj (Pakistan)
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "20,000 DIE IN INDIAN QUAKE; WIDE AREA IS DEVASTATED; 43 BRITISH AIRMEN VICTIMS" with subheads and related map. More on page 3 with two related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages,... See More
Seabiscuit wins Watch Hill Claiming...
Item #648845
June 27, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1935
* Seabiscuit wins Watch Hill Claiming
* Narragansett - Pawtucket, Rhode Island
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The sport's section (page 28) has a two column heading: "Seabiscuit Races to New Mark In Taking Narragansett Sprint" with subhead and racing summary. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Watch Hill... See More
Watkins Glen flood of 1935...
Item #639906
July 9, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1935
* Watkins Glen flood (1st report)
* Seneca County, New York
* Finger Lakes region
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "37 DEAD IN UP-STATE FLOODS, 7 MISSING, MANY HOMELESS; DAMAGE IS PUT AT $10,000,000" with subheads. First report coverage continues on page 3 with two related photos. Lengthy text.
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
1935 Macy's Day Parade... Marx Brothers, Donald Duck, & a huge Indian's debut...
Item #647937
November 29, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 29, 1935
* Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
* The Marx Brothers, Donald Duck and a huge Indian's debut
* Felix the Cat captures NYT photo
Talk about politically incorrect coverage according to current standards, page 16 has: "PARADE IS STALKED BY 5-STORY INDIAN," with subhead: "Eyes of Giant Tribesman Lear at Broadway Windows With He... See More
Item #161512
January 1, 1936
THE WORD CARRIER OF SANTEE NORMAL TRAINING SCHOOL, Santee, Nebraska, 1936. An uncommon newspaper from the Santee Indian Reservation, with content focusing more on local history and Indian heritage, although other material as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 16x11 inches, 4 page... See More
1937 Sioux Falls S.D. powder house explosion....
Item #651176
January 1, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 1, 1937
* Sioux Falls, South Dakota
* Powder house explosion
* Robbery gone awry
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Girl, Shot by Gang, Sees It Execute Member By Dynamite Which Rocks Sioux Falls, S.D." (see) First report coverage of the Sioux Falls, South Dakota powder house blast.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the ... See More
The coronation of King George VI...
Item #594900
May 12, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 12, 1937
* King George VI coronation
* Edward VIII
* United Kingdom
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HUNDREDS HURT AT CORONATION" with subheads that include: "George VI And His Radiant Queen Crowned Amid Scene Of Greatest Pomp, Splendor" and more with photos.
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
1937 Jagadish Chandra Bose death...
Item #577284
November 24, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1937
* Jagadish Chandra Bose death
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 23 that include: "SIR JAGADISH BOSE, SCIENTIST, 78, DIES" "Hindu Savant Originator of Theory Plants and Animals Have Similar Reactions" "FOUNDED INDIAN INSTITUTE" and more (see photos). Tells of the death of Jagadish Chandra Bose, Indian Po... See More
Last major train robbery in the United States...
Item #629770
November 26, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1937
* Last major train robbery in the U.S.
* Deming, Luna County, New Mexico
* Henry Loftus and Harry Donaldson
You might call it the official end of the "Wild West", but in any case the one column heading at the top of the front page announces what is considered the last major train robbery in the country: "'COWBOY' PAIR ROB SOUTHWE... See More
The ubiquitous Jefferson nickel is created...
Item #652512
April 22, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1938
* Jefferson nickel design is created
The common nickel, found in every day change, was altered dramatically in 1938 when the previous "Indian head" or "buffalo nickel" was replaced by the Jefferson nickel. In a design contest, Felix Schlag's entry won over 389 other entries.
But note that the reverse, showing Monticello, is not th... See More
Johnny Allen sweatshirt sleeve incident...
Item #567833
June 8, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 8, 1938
* Johnny Allen - Cleveland Indians pitcher
* Red sweatshirt sleeve incident
This 48 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 30: "Indians Vanquish Red Sox, 7-5, Tallying Twice in Ninth Inning" "Hits by Lary, Hale, Averill Decide Issue---Allen Refuses to Change Tattered Shirt and Draws $250 Fine" with ... See More
Custer Creek train wreck...
Item #572118
June 20, 1938
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, June 20, 1938
* Custer Creek, Montana train wreck
* Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul crack train "Olympian"
* Miles City, Montana
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Creek Defies Hunt for Wreck Dead" with subheads and large photo of the disaster area (see photos). Also list of the dead and injured. Large p... See More
Custer Creek train wreck...
Item #584758
June 20, 1938
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, June 20, 1938
* Custer Creek, Montana train wreck
* Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul crack train "Olympian"
* Miles City, Montana
This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "TRAIN INTO CREEK; 29 DEAD" with subheads (see images). 1st report coverage on the wreck of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul crac... See More
Henry Armstrong makes boxing history....
Item #563777
August 18, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 18, 1938
* Henry Armstrong - pro boxer
* Wins 3rd concurrent title
* From the city where it happened
This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 24: "20,000 See Armstrong Annex Lightweight Title by Beating Ambers in Garden" with subheads that include: "ARMSTRONG TAKES VERDICT ON POINTS" "Victory Over Ambers, 2 Votes... See More
1939 Sayajirao Gaekwad III death... India...
Item #653674
February 7, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 7, 1939
* Sayajirao Gaekwad III death
* Maharaja of Baroda State - India
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BARODA GAEKWAR, INDIAN RULER, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, leader of Baroda State in India.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complet... See More
Gandhi during fasting...
Item #614842
March 6, 1939
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 6, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Rajkot, India
The front page has one column headings: "FASTING GANDHI SENDS WIFE BACK TO INDIAN PRISON" "Weakens Rapidly as He Aims New Act of Defiance at Ruler"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, minor spin... See More
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