Historic Newspapers: New Additions

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Wednesday, March 18, 1931

* "Dracula" the movie - opening day
* Vampires - pre-code Bela Lugosi film
* Detroit premiere advertisement (2 days prior)

Page 20 has the opening day advertisement for the premiere of the pre-code vampire film "DRACULA" in Detroit, Michigan ion Friday. (see images) This ad measures 5 x 4 inches and has a image of Bela Lugosi. 
Also on the same page is a short article with heading: "Vampire's Victim" with photo.
Complete with all 28 pages, light…

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 7, 1942

* Battle of Bataan ending
* Allies surrendering to Japanese
* Philippines Campaign
* World War II - WWII

The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "BATAAN ATTACKS INCREASE IN FURY WITH HEAVY LOSS" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. This Luzon Island province would fall two days later. The Japanese capture would eventually lead to the infamous Bataan Death March.
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins,…

NEW YORK POST, Nov. 21, 1941 

* Zionist leader Chaim Weizmann declaration
* Impending post world War II Jewish refugees 
* Jews to have a future homeland in Palestine ? 

The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "Jewish Future Is in Palestine" (see images)
Complete with all 38 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

Background: The events of late November 1941 marked a critical geopolitical pivot that irrevocably bound the fate of…

NEW YORK POST, Nov. 10, 1941 

* Winston Churchill's Mansion House speech 
* Declares England with fight against Japan 
* If they attack U.S. - World War II - WWII

The front page has a nice banner headline: "'WE'LL JOIN U. S. IN HOUR IF JAPS FIGHT'--CHURCHILL" (see images)
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: The historical significance of Churchill’s November 10, 1941 speech lies in its role as…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1949 

* Pope Pius XII's second encyclical 
* Jerusalem Israel & Palestine ordeal 
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica - Arabs 

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Pope Wants Israel to Assure Catholic Rights in Palestine" with subhead. (see images) Complete text of the Pope's encyclical is on page 7.
Compete with all 28 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: The significance of Redemptoris nostri cruciatus lies in its foundational role in shaping modern…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1949

* Republic of Ireland is born
* Leaves the British Commonwealth
* "First Freedom Day"

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Irish Hail Birth of Republic With Fanfare and Jubilation" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background: The birth of the Republic of Ireland on April 18, 1949, was a watershed moment that marked the final, formal severing of Ireland’s constitutional ties to the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 11 only (Sunday edition), December 9, 1928

* George Bernard Shaw lecture
* Fabian Society - British socialist organization
* "The Future of Western Civilization"

The front page of this section 11 only has a nice banner headline: "SHAW PEERS DEEPLY INTO THE FURTURE; As Prophet of Western Civilization, He Sees the Main Struggle Between a Narrow Science and a Broad Culture, With Labor in Control of Government and Big Business in Command of Industry" with nice illustration.…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 10, 1966 

* Civil Rights movement of the 1960's
* Southern "Jim Crow" segregation 

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "CIVIL RIGHTS BILL PASSED IN HOUSE BY 259-157 VOTE" with subheads. (see images) More on page 29. 
Complete with all 68 pages, good condition.

Background: The passing of the 1966 civil rights bill by the House of Representatives—and its subsequent death by Senate filibuster—signaled a critical turning point in the civil rights movement,…

NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1865  

* Post Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Owner of Ford's Theater letter signed

Page 5 has one-third of a column headed: "Ford's Theatre--Letter from the Proprietor to a Clergyman" which is a letter signed by John T. Ford concerning a minister's opinion on reopening the theater. It is very rare to find in newspapers letters signed by the proprietor of Ford's Theater, particuarly in his defense of attempting to reopen his theater after the assassination.
Page 5 also…

MASONIC MIRROR, Philadelphia & New  York, Feb. 17, 1858 

* Masonic - free masonry - Masons
* Pre American Civil War era 

In the dateline is: "Devoted To The Diffusion Of Masonic Intelligence, Fine Arts, Literature, News, etc." This little newspaper published for the Masons has a very graphic, Masonic-theme engraving in the masthead (see).
Twelve pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, great condition.

Background: The publication of the Masonic Mirror in February 1858 carries profound historical significance…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1929

* New York Yankees "barnstorming" tour in the Southwest
* Babe Ruth & the Yanks at Waco, Texas for baseball game 
* German engine designer Karl Benz death (1st report)
* Inventor of 1st automobile ? - Mercedes-Benz co-founder

The top of page 20 has a six column heading: "11,000 Acclaim Ruth as Yankees Defeat Waco Team, 13-3" with subheads and box scores. (see images)
Page 25 has a one column heading: "CARL BENZ, 84, DIES; MADE FIRST AUTO" with subheads. First report…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1947

* Manolete gored & killed - bullfighter
* Manual Laureano Rodriguez Sanchez
* Miura bull Islero - bullfighting
* Funeral & burial 

Page 12 has a one column heading: "Matador Manolete Burid With Honors" (see) See image for text here.
Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: The death of Manolete marked the end of an era and fundamentally altered the cultural and psychological landscape of post-Civil War Spain. As…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 13, 1956

* "Southern Manifesto"signing 
* United States Congress presentation
* Defense of White Supremacy - racism
* "Jim Crow" era of the Southern Democrats

The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "RACIAL ISSUE DEBATE FLARES IN U.S. SENATE" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, good condition. 

Background: On March 12, 1956, the presentation of the Southern Manifesto to Congress marked a definitive, polarizing

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Dec. 30, 1945

* Adolf Hitler & Eva Braun
* Last will and testament found
* Mystery child ? - suicide plans 

The top of the front page has a nice banner headline for display: "HITLER'S FAREWELL PAPERS!" with subheads and small photo of Braun. (see images) Lengthy report continues inside.
Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition.

Background: The discovery and publication of…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 24, 1932

* January 28 Incident
* Shanghai, China
* Japanese offensive

The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "HUGE JAP BOMB RAID FAILS" with subheads. A few related photos on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

Background: The February 24, 1932, rag edition of the Chicago Tribune captures a…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1930

* Blenheim - Thoroughbred race horse
* Wins Epsom Derby - Surrey, England UK
* Owner Aga Khan III

The sport's section (page 19) has a banner headline: "500,000 See Blenheim, 18 to 1 Shot, Win English Derby; The Scout II Is 15th" with subheads and photo. (see images) First report coverage on Blenhhaim, owned by Aga Khan III, winning the Epsom Derby
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: The 1930 Epsom Derby was a watershed moment that…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 26, 1948 

* Communists take over Czechoslovakia 
* Czechoslovak coup d'etat
* Soviet Union - Russia

The front page has a one column heading: "Czech Police Open Fire on Students" with subhead and related photo. (see images)
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

Background: The 1948 Czechoslovak coup d'état, captured so vividly on the front page of The Detroit Free…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 30, 1990 

* West Coast hip-hop gangsta rap music 
* M.C. Hammer - Vanilla Ice and more 

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they were printed on standard,…

DAILY WORKER, New York, Feb. 22, 1956

* Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott
* Negroes hold meeting to continue 
* Ralph Abernathy & other key figures

This publication, The Worker, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.
The front page has a heading that reads: "Alabama Negroes Bar Bus Compromise". (see images)
Original physical issues of The Worker from the 1950s are exceptionally rare today

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 1, 1980 

* Oregon State Hospital investigated expose
* 1975 film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"

Near the bottom of the front page has a  heading: "Criminals Face Reality in Experiment" with lead-in: "LOCALE FOR 'CUCKOO'S NEST'" (SEE IMAGES)
Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, nice condition.

Background: The significance of the 1980 Oregon State Hospital "experiment"—and Dave Smith's sharp-eyed chronicling of it—lies in how it exposed the structural failures of a…

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, March 16, 1933  

* Early newspaper advertisement (eve)
* King Kong, the movie for opening day

The back page has a 8 1/2 x 6 inch advertisement for the opening day premiere of "KING KONG" in Albany the very next day. (see images)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, irregular along the spine, generally good.

Background: The Albany premiere of King Kong on March 17, 1933, arrived at a pivotal cultural and economic crossroads for both the…

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 31, 1942

* Battle of Milne Bay
* World War II - WWII
* Pacific theater campaign

The front page has a nice headline: "M'ARTHUR TRAPS JAPS IN MILNE BAY AMBUSH" with subheads. (see images) 
Complete 1st section only with 8 pages a little light staining, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

Background: The Battle of Milne Bay, culminating in the decisive stand at No. 3 Airstrip on August 31, 1942, was a monumental psychological and…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 26, 1933 

* Jewish persecution beginning 
* Nazi Germany gaining power 

The front page has a one column heading: "GERMAN JEWS FEAR RETURN OF OLD BONDAGE" with subhead. (see images) More on page 6.
Complete with all 26 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. 

Background: The events of March 1933 in Frankfurt am Main served as a critical, localized blueprint for the systematic destruction of Jewish life that would soon engulf…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Oct. 26, 1986 

* Very early "Guns' N' Roses" & "Red Hot Chili Peppers"
* Hard "Sleaze-Rock & Alternative funk-punk music 
* Axl Rose - Slash - Izzy Stradlin - Duff McKagan - Steven Adler
* Pre "Appetite for Destruction" album release (about 8 months prior)
* UCLA - "University of California, Los Angeles" campus 

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 14, 1999 

* Detroit rapper EMINEM album release party
* "Slim Shady" hip-hop - horrorcore rap music 
* Record label "Aftermath Entertainment" - Dr. Dre  

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 18, 1989

* First "NIRVANA" performance in L.A. 
* Early American "Grunge Rock" band 
* Al's Bar performance notice - "Bleach"
* Curt Cobain - Chad Channing - Krist Novoselic

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical…

THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 12, 1910  The full front page of this issue features a magnificent, landmark photograph capturing a towering achievement in naval architecture, boldly captioned: "The Launch Of The 60,000-Ton 'Olympic,' The Largest Ship In The World." The interior features an extensive, illustrated report accompanied by two additional photographs detailing the historic launch of the massive White Star Line vessel at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast.

The

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, Jan. 12, 1935  The front page of this highly dramatic issue showcases a historic double-header of 1930s aviation and true-crime history, making it an exceptionally displayable piece.

Dominating the front page is a striking two-line, four-column heading: "Miss Earhart Flying Solo From Hawaii to Oakland", with a subhead reading: "Only woman to Cross Atlantic Alone, Leaves Wheeler Field for California Over 2,400 Miles of Pacific, Flying Stretch Never

EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 5, 1779  Page 2 of this rare Revolutionary War-era issue features an important official communication from the Continental Congress, prefaced by an explanatory note signed in type by its President, John Jay, formally disavowing an unauthorized diplomatic publication that had surfaced in the Pennsylvania Packet newspaper. 

Sharing the page is a notable report extracted from the Boston Gazette concerning the movement of prisoners of war, stating that

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, August 17, 1776 This exceptional, content-rich issue was published just weeks after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, capturing the frantic military, diplomatic, and social upheavals of the summer of 1776. 

Perhaps most interesting is a page 3 article which contains a stunningly prophetic address to the American public, warning: "Remember, in all your deliberations, you are engaged in a most arduous undertaking. Generations yet unborn may owe

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 29, 1776  This remarkably historic Revolutionary War issue contains a wealth of foundational content from the early months of 1876. 

Page 2 carries an exceptional military report from Montreal detailing the ongoing American campaign in Canada, reading in part: "Quebec is inclosed by a considerable body of forces under Brigadier General Arnold. They hope to avoid storming & thereby prevent effusion of blood on both sides...These circumstances we

VELASCO DAILY TIMES, Texas, Jan. 1, 1892  A rare title as it existed for less than six months.
Velasco was a town in Texas that was later annexed by the city of Freeport. Founded in 1831, Velasco is situated on the east side of the Brazos River four miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The town's early history is closely tied with the Battle of Velasco and the Texas Revolution.
Velasco was an important entry point for American settlers in Texas. In 1836 following the decisive Battle of San Jacinto,…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 27, 1796  Fully half of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress which is signed in script type: Go. Washington, and in block type by John Adams. This Act was for providing money for the support of the government for the current year.
  Beginning on the front page & ending on page 2 is a letter signed in type by John Jay. And pg. 3 has a document concerning the sale of various tracts of land, signed in block type by the President: Go. Washington. 
Four…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 22, 1759  Page 5 has reports headed: "America" containing an: "Extract of a Letter from Philadelphia".
It begins; "General Forbes has left a garrison within the ruined works of Fort DuQuesne, which are repaired as well as circumstances will permit. The difficulty of subsisting a larger number reduces the forcers left there to 200, which is scarce sufficient either to defend the place, or restrain the savages..." with more.
Also: "Canada is reduced to a very…

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 9, 1763   Page 3 contains a very lengthy report headed: "Extract from the Journal of an Officer at the Havana, containing some interesting Particulars of the Siege, not hitherto set n a true Light to the Public." This report takes a full page, carrying over to page 4.
The siege of Havana was a successful British siege against Spanish-ruled Havana that lasted from March to August 1762, as part of the Seven Years' War. The American theater of this war was…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1841  Perhaps the best newspaper to be had on the inauguration of William Henry Harrison as the nation's ninth President, this being the premier newspaper from the nation's capital. 
Most of page 2 is taken up with: "THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841, On entering Upon the Duties of the office of President of the United States".
Fully half of page 3 is taken up with excellent coverage of the inaugural…

THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 28, 1850  Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many ads is one on the front page headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the city, & large & comfortable quarters where every attention will be paid to their comfort. Merchants,…

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 15, 1845  The back page has an item noting: "Emma Smith, the widow of the deceased prophet, claims at least a wife's portion of her late husband's worldly gear, including, it is said, besides the Temple itself at Nauvoo, large and valuable tracts of land in Illinois, for Joseph was suspected of having a hawk's eye towards the mammon of unrighteousness. Emma dislikes the notion of leaving those substantial possessions for any prospects which she can…

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, May 5, 1888  This issue offers a magnificent glimpse into the rapid growth and natural beauty of the American West as viewed through a Victorian lens. 
The back page features four sketches: "California Sketches: Mammoth Trees; Rock and Mountain Scenery." One of the sketches is of the famous Wawona Redwood Tree", and what looks like a side view of Half-Dome overlooking Yosemite Valley (although this is not confirmed). Additional full-page illustrations

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 2000

* Stock Market crash of 2000
* The Dot.Com bubble bursts
* Largest single-day drop in history (to-date)

The front page has the dramatic 3-line, 3-column heading: "STOCK MARKET IN STEEP DROP AS WORRIED INVESTORS FLEE; NASDAQ HAS ITS WORST WEEK", with subhead: DOW IS DOWN 618 - A report of Inflation Ignites Sell-Off - Technology Rout", with considerable coverage and a supporting photo. The coverage continues on inside pages with additional photos and graphs. and

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1747  Inside includes the well-known Ben Franklin item: "Speech of Polly Baker". This is the earliest Ben Franklin appearance in a Gentleman's Magazine and perhaps within any British publication, as confirmed by the Franklin Papers, Yale University. Quite noteworthy!
Nearly five pages are taken up with an: "Account of the Behaviour and Execution of the late Lord Lovat & some Further Particulars of his Life". Included are the details of his execution on…

THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE SECTION, April 4, 1915  Pages 3 and 4 contain a wonderful and very detailed article concerning Mary Mallon, also known as "Typhoid Mary". Yes, she was a real person.
The banner head notes: " 'TYPHOID MARY' HAS REAPPEARED" and subhead: "Human Culture Tube, Herself Immune, Spreads the Disease Wherever She Goes." The photograph is of "Dr. George A Soper", an American sanitation engineer who was best known for discovering Mary Mallon and her connection to typhoid…

THE ROCK ISLAND DAILY UNION, Illinois, April 5, 6, & 7, 1915  This consecutive three-issue set captures the explosive aftermath of one of the most culturally significant and heavily anticipated boxing matches in heavyweight history. The front page of the April 5th issue features a bold banner headline announcing the historic upset: "JESS WILLARD IS NEW WORLD'S CHAMPION", with prominent subheads reading: "Jack Johnson Loses The Championship Title Today", "Kansas Cowboy Leads in Fighting All

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, May 11, 1915  This issue captures America wrestling with its response to a historic catastrophe just four days after the sinking of the RMS Lusitania. The front page features a prominent two-column headline detailing the nation's fragile diplomatic stance: "No War for United States, But Germany to Be Shown Injustice Done to Mankind By the Lusitania Horror", which includes multiple subheads and a related photo of notable passengers.

The historical significance

KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, Kansas City, Missouri, June 19, 1928  This issue documents the exact moment Amelia Earhart transformed from an unknown social worker into a global phenomenon. The front page features the historic announcement: "Friendship's Crew Rests In Wales Town", with subheading: "Miss Earhart, First Woman to Fly Atlantic, and Pilots Will Go On To Southampton". Followed by several paragraphs of text and two additional related articles, the coverage captures the immediate aftermath of

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 26, 1932  Of significance is the first-report coverage of a monumental milestone in aviation history, led by page 3 headlines that announce: "MISS EARHART FLIES TO 2 MORE RECORDS" and "Lands at Newark Airport, the First Woman to Hop Nonstop Across Continent" "In Air 19 Hours, 5 Minutes". Accompanied by a photo of the aviatrix, the text details Amelia Earhart's historic achievement as the first woman to complete a non-stop transcontinental flight. Pushing herself and…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 30, 1949  A definitive moment in post-WWII history leaps off the front page of this issue, captured in the striking headline: "Tokyo Rose Is Found Guilty Of 1 of 8 Treason Charges", with supporting text. The coverage of this historic decision continues on page 15 complete with a featured photograph. 
The trial marked a sensational end to the hunt for "Tokyo Rose"—the infamous, generic moniker Allied troops gave to the English-speaking women broadcasting Japanese…

THE DETROIT NEWS TRIBUNE, New York, NY, March 31, 1913 

* John Pierpont Morgan dying (died on this day)
* Money magnate - financial titan

The front page has a three column headline: "J. PIERPONT MORGAN'S CONDITION CRITICAL, IS OFFICIAL REPORT", with subheads and a photo of Morgan.
Other news of the day is found throughout including some reporting on the great Dayton flood in Ohio.
Nice to have this report on the impending loss of John Pierpont Morgan. As America’s ultimate money magnate and…