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656991

Same-day report of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre...

Item #656991

February 14, 1929

QUINCY EVENING NEWS, Massachusetts, Feb. 14, 1929 



* St. Valentine's Day Massacre

* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone

* A very early, same day report




An unusual same-day report on the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre appears on page 2. Given it being a very early report (most were in newspapers on the 15th) it is rather brief, with a one column head: "6 Ar... See More  

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656981

Custer Creek train wreck in 1938...

Item #656981

June 20, 1938

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1938



* Custer Creek train wreck

* Olympian passenger train

* Saugus, Montana - Prairie co.




The front page has a great banner headline: "34 DEAD IN OLYMPIAN WRECK" with subheads and list of the dead. (see) Nice for display. Two large photos take up the entire back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famou... See More  

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656965

Lowell Bayles killed... air race pilot...

Item #656965

December 6, 1931

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Dec. 6, 1931



* Lowell Bayles killed - airplane

* Air race pilot - Gee Bee Model Z

* Thompson Trophy winner




The front page has a great banner headline: "KILLED FLYING 5 MI. A MINUTE" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete 1st section with all 28 pages, this is the "rag edit... See More  

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656946

Amelia Earhart lost in 1937...

Item #656946

July 18, 1937

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 18 1937.

 

* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance

* Lost over the Pacific Ocean


* Search ending - dead ?



The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "NAVY HUNT FOR AMELIA EARHART TO END TONIGHT" with subhead. (see) She went missing over two weeks earlier. The search would officially end on this day. Always nice to have notable events in history repo... See More  

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656915

How to Build the Pacific Railroad...

Military events just after the Civil War...

Item #656915

August 12, 1865

ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Aug. 12, 1865 



* Post Civil War reconstruction



Obviously a military-themed newspaper so all the content is as would be expected, including much on Reconstruction efforts following the Civil War. Among the articles within are: "Military Occupation of the Rebel States" "State of Things at the South" "Thoughts In the Field" &... See More  

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656908

West Jersey and Seashore Railroad...

Item #656908

November 10, 1906

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, November 10, 1906



The prime feature of this issue are the images related to the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, which include a map of the electrified portion, the motor cars, and the power house.  Additional images and ads are prevalent throughout.



Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition. Front page does have a library stamp in the upper m... See More  

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656847

The discovery of x-rays by accident... Vanderbilt's Biltmore castle...

Item #656847

February 1, 1896

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 1, 1896  Page 3 has a notable report "Prof. Roentgen's Discovery" which is the accounting of how the discovery of x-rays was made by accident.

The front page shows the United States Navy Yard in New York. Also within the issue are articles: "A Twenty-Five Cent Bicycle" made of wood; Mr. Vanderbilt's estate, Biltmore showing two ... See More  

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656838

Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan's famous flight in 1938...

Item #656838

August 5, 1938

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH (CITY EDITION), St. Louis, Missouri, August 5, 1938

 

* Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan's famous flight

* New York to Ireland - Unintentional?




The top of the front page has a single-column, 3-line headline: "CORRIGAN MAKES TRIUMPHAL RIDE IN NEW YORK," with several subheads, one stating: "'Wrong Way' Flyer to Ireland Receive
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656837

Great views of Little Rock and Mobile...

Item #656837

March 15, 1890

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 15, 1890  Full ftpg. shows: "...Mid-day Lenten Services in Trinity Church..."; a page with 3 prints of: "A Trip Through the Canal & Sounds from Norfolk, Virginia to New Berne, N.C."; a photo of: "The Chicago World's Fair Committee..." "Alabama--Views in & About the City of Mobile"; a fullpg. wi... See More  

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656603

1925 Rockport train wreck disaster...

Item #656603

June 17, 1925

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Penn., June 17, 1925



* Rockport train wreck disaster

* Mansfield County, New Jersey

* Lackawanna Railroad (DL&W)




The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Death List In The Rockport Wreck May Reach Fifty" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregula... See More  

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656542

Charles Lindbergh invents artificial heart ?...

Item #656542

June 21, 1935

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 21, 1935



* Charles Lindbergh & Dr. Alexis Carrel

* Perfusion pump (artificial heart) invention




The front page has a one column heading: "Reveals Lindy as Biologist; Builds 'Heart'" Related photo is on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the invention of the Carrel-Lindbergh perfusion pump, used to preserve organs outside the body.

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656540

Bruno Hauptmann Put To Death in 1936...

Item #656540

April 4, 1936

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1936 



* Bruno Hauptmann execution (1st report)

* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
 



The front page has a great banner headline: "HAUPTMANN PUT TO DEATH" and subheads. Nice for display. Much more on the following pages. Full back page pictorial as well. (see)

Complete with all 38 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very h... See More  

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656521

From Elko, Nevada, on the route to the Gold Rush...

Item #656521

December 2, 1871

THE ELKO INDEPENDENT, Nevada, Dec. 2, 1871 



* Wild Old West

* Rare title




This town had a population of about 2000 during the late 19th century. Situated along the Humboldt River, Elko was along the route traveled by the ill-fated Donner Party and the many who ventured to the California hills in search of gold during the 1849 gold rush. Completion of the Central Pacific Railroad gave th... See More  

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656378

Early report of Mosby's famous "Greenback Raid"......

Item #656378

October 15, 1864

THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 15, 1864 



* John S. Mosby - Guerrilla leader

* 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry

* Early report on the Greenback Raid




Although there is much Civil War reporting on the front page perhaps the most significant a brief item near the bottom of the back, headed: "Guerrillas at Work Again on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad" which reads: "A
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656342

Last major train robbery in the United States...

Item #656342

November 26, 1937

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 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 great banner headline on the front page announces what is considered the last major train robbery in the country: "ROB TRAIN, KILL 1; CAPTURED" wi... See More  

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656319

Investigating the Hindenburg tragedy...

Item #656319

May 8, 1937

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, May 8, 1937 



* Hindenburg rigid airship disaster

* Pride of Nazi Germany

* Lakehurst, New Jersey photos




The banner headline concerns the follow-up investigation into the Hindenburg crash: "INQUIRY HUNTS CLEW TO SABOTAGE" with subheads: "Navy Launches Investigation; Deaths At 35" "Mother Tells of Throwing Children from Hindenburg".... See More  

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656317

Lindbergh off to Paris...

Item #656317

May 21, 1927

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 21, 1927 



* 1st report on Lindbergh's famous flight 

* On his way for Paris, France




The banner headline announces the beginning of one of the ore notable achievements of the early 20th century: Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic: "LINDBERGH NOW OVER OCEAN" with subheads: " 'Flying Fool' Quits Land At St. Jo... See More  

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656304

First automobile advertisement in America...

Item #656304

December 10, 1898

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 10, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue). 
The top of the back page has an advertisement heade
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656279

1931 Jimmy Doolittle transcontinental flight record...

Item #656279

September 5, 1931

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 5, 1931



* Jimmy Doolittle airplane flight record



The front page has a great banner headline: "SPANS U. S. BY AIR: 11 1/4 HOURS" with subheads and flight log. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 2 with related map. Two related photos are on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this... See More  

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656270

Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn assassinated...

Item #656270

February 15, 1936

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, February 15, 1936 



* Jack 'Machine Gun' McGurn assassination

* St. Valentine's Day Massacre fame

* Al 'Scarface' Capone hit man

* Best title to be had - very rare as such




The front page has a nice banner headline: " 'MACHINE GUN' M'GURN SLAIN" with a column headline: "Capone Chief Shot Down in Bowling Alley&q... See More  

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656193

Execution of Champ Ferguson...

Item #656193

November 11, 1865

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 11, 1865  The full front page has 5 prints of: "The Catastrophe on Board the Steamer St. John".

Prints inside include: "Burning of the Michigan Central Railroad Depot, Detroit" "Passengers & Crew of the Ship Titania Rescued..." "The Old Landmarks of New York City--House, N.W. Corner of Peck Skip and Water S... See More  

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656165

Charles A. Lindbergh family flees America...

Item #656165

December 23, 1935

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 23, 1935



* Charles A. Lindbergh flees America

* American reporter Lauren "Deac" Lyman

* Pulitzer Prize winning exclusive story - part 1




The front page has a great banner headline: "LINDYS FLEE U. S. KIDNAPERS" with subheads. (see). Nice for display. Four related photos on the back page. This is Lauren 'Deac' Lyman's Pulitzer P... See More  

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656107

1929 Bellevue OH bus disaster....

Item #656107

January 23, 1929

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 23, 1929



* Bellevue, Ohio

* Trolley & bus collision tragedy




The front page has a one column heading: "17 DIE AS BUS AND INTERURBAN CRASH IN SNOW" with subhead. Related photo on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the Interurban train (trolley) and bus collision disaster at Bellevue, Ohio.

Complete with all 34 pages, this is the "r... See More  

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656063

Hubert Wilkins trans-Arctic flight....

Item #656063

April 22, 1928

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 22, 1928 



* Australian polar explorer & aviator Hubert Wilkins

* Trans-arctic airplane flight w/ Carl Ben Eielson

* Point Barrow, Alaska to Spitsbergen, Norway




The front page has a five column headline: "Finds No Land at Top of World" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 6 with related photo and map.

Complete 1st sec... See More  

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656061

1928 Charles Lindbergh & Floyd Bennett...

Item #656061

April 25, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 25, 1928



* Aviator Charles Lindbergh

* Flight to Quebec, Canada

* Floyd Bennett near death




The front page has a nice banner headline: "LINDY FLIES TO SICK FLYER" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos on the back page.

Complete with all 46 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for i... See More  

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656058

1930 Southern Cross flight....

Item #656058

June 24, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 24, 1930



* Southern Cross airplane - aircraft

* Transatlantic flight Ireland to U.S.

* Charles Kingsford Smith



The front page has a great banner headline: "FLY FOR U. S. FROM IRELAND" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos on the back page.

Complete with all 38 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality... See More  

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656054

The advance upon Gettysburg...

Item #656054

June 30, 1863

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 30, 1863 



* Battle of Gettysburg very close (eve)

* Robert E. Lee's army invasion




A fine issue from just one day before the beginning of the Battle of Gettysburg, with first column heads noting: "THE REBEL INVASION" "Advance From Wrightsville" "Private Property Respected" "The Canal Not Interfered With" "Rebels Pou... See More  

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656023

1st Trans-Pacific airplane flight...

Item #656023

June 2, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1928



* 1st Trans-pacific airplane flight (1st stage)

* Southern Cross monoplane


* Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith



The front page has a nice banner headline: "TELL HAWAII FLIGHT STORY" with subheads. Nice for display. Coverage continues on page 2 with a related map. Two related photos on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history... See More  

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655984

Very displayable color cover...

Item #655984

August 12, 1908

PIKE'S PEAK DAILY NEWS, dated inside: August 12, 1908  The primary feature of this issue is the great color cover showing a woman looking at the distant view of Pike's Peak, with the train in the foreground. Very much a tourist-themed publication as there is a lengthy list of names of: "Arrivals on Pike's Peak" and a wealth of hotel & other travel-related advertiseme... See More  

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655973

Jesse James report, from very close to his hometown...

Item #655973

May 11, 1880

KANSAS CITY DAILY JOURNAL, Missouri, May 11, 1880 



* Jesse & Frank James

* Outlaws - train robbers




Kansas City newspapers are among the best for any report concerning Jesse James and the James Gang, as nearly St. Joseph (53 miles north) was their home & where Jesse would be killed in 1882.

Page 2 has a nearly half column report headed: "THE JAMES BOYS" "They Are... See More  

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655878

More on the Lincoln funeral...

Item #655878

April 22, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Apr. 22, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln assassination

* Funeral train headed for Springfield




The front page has one column heads which include: "THE FUNERAL PAGEANT" "The Remains at Baltimore" "A Popular Ovation" "The City In Tears" "Lying In State" "A Farewell Look" "Progress of The Cortege"
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655849

Knute Rockne's last game coached...

Notre Dame are National Champions in 1930

Item #655849

December 7, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 7, 1930



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. USC Trojans

*
Last official collegiate game coached by Knute Rockne

* ND declared National Champions for 1930 season

* Great item for display - NCAA college football




Here is truly a terrific issue on Notre Dame football. The front page has a great banner headline that announces: "GRID TITLE TO NOTE DAME" with s... See More  

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655845

The Custer massacre... Sitting Bull's autobiography... James Gang train robbery...

Item #655845

July 9, 1876

NEW YORK HERALD, July 9, 1876



* The Custer massacre

* Battle of Little Big Horn

* Chief Sitting Bull autobiography

* Jesse James-Younger Gang

* Otterville, Missouri train robbery (1st report)




This is a great issue on the General Custer massacre, with very nice page 3 column headlines including: "THE SIOUX WAR" "General Terry's Official Report on Custer's Gallant Ma... See More  

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655844

Murder of Wild Bill Hickok...

Item #655844

August 13, 1876

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 13, 1876 



* "Wild Bill" Hickok death

* American old West folk hero




Few events are more legendary from the Old West than the murder of Wild Bill Hickok while playing cards in a saloon in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. And unfortunately, not many newspapers of the day reported the event.

But here is one. A brief and inconspicuous report on page 7 is
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655812

1935 Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...

Item #655812

January 4, 1935

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 4, 1935.

 

* Charles Lindbergh Jr. Baby Kidnapping Trial

* Mother and father take the stand

* Loads of court testimony




The front page has a nice banner headline: "JURY HEARS LINDBERGH STORY" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Much more on pages 8 & 9 with court testimony and a related photo. Loads of text here.

Complete with
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655806

Amelia is the first woman to fly the Atlantic...

Item #655806

June 21, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1928 



* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart makes history
* Flight across the Atlantic Ocean

* Airplane "Friendship"


The top of the front page has a four column headline: "FRIENDSHIP CREW TO FLY TO HOLLAND" with many subheads. Lengthy text continues inside, too much to photograph all. Always nice to have notable events in history report... See More  

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655686

Franks Hawks breaks airplane speed record....

Item #655686

August 14, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 14, 1930



* Aviator Frank Hawks

* Transcontinental airplane flight

* Speed record broken




The front page has a nice banner headline: "SPANS U. S: 3 MILES A MINUTE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page. First report coverage on Franks Hawks record breaking transcontinental west-to-east airplane flight. Always nice to hav... See More  

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655667

First Woman to fly the Atlantic in 1928...

Item #655667

June 5, 1928

FITCHBURG DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. June 5, 1928 



* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* About to make history

* Airplane "Friendship"




Less than 13 months after Charles Lindbergh's heralded accomplishment, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to achieve the feat. The front page has a one column heading: "WEATHER HOLDS UP FRIENDSHIP" with subheads. (see) Weather wou... See More  

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655661

MacRobertson Trophy Air Race... Mollisons...

Item #655661

October 21, 1934

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 21, 1934



* MacRobertson Trophy Air Race

* London to Melbourne airplane event

*  Melbourne Centenary celebrations

* Jim and Amy Mollison




The front page has a nice banner headline: "FLYING MOLLISONS LEAD RACE with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Coverage continues on page 2 with a few related photos and map.

Complete 1st section only with all 24 ... See More  

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655608

Chauncey Depew death...

Item #655608

April 5, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 5, 1928



* Chauncey Depew death (1st report)

* New York Central Railroad president

* United States senator - New York




The front page has a banner headline: "CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW IS DEAD" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. A few related photos on the back page.

Complete with all 48 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high qualit... See More  

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655607

1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...

Item #655607

April 12, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUINE, April 12, 1928



* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward

* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft

* Ireland to Canada takeoff (1st report)




The front page has a nice banner headline: "GERMAN PLANE OFF FOR U. S." with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous ... See More  

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655594

First East to West Transatlantic airplane flight....

Item #655594

September 2, 1930

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 2, 1930



* 1st East to West Transatlantic flight (more difficult)

* Dieudonne Costes & Marice Bellonte

* Europe to United States in airplane (1st time)



The front page has a great banner headline: "COSTE DIES IT: PARIS TO N. Y." with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 2 with related diagram. A few related photos on the back... See More  

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655567

Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends....

Item #655567

February 11, 1937

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1937



* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends

* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union

* GM General Motors




The top of the front page has a three column headline: "AUTO SIT-DOWN STRIKE ENDS; AGREEMENT WILL BE SIGNED AT 11 A. M. TO QUIT PLANTS" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous pub... See More  

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655515

From Reading, or Redding, California...

Item #655515

March 25, 1880

THE READING INDEPENDENT, [Redding] California, March 25, 1880 



* Rare Old West title



This town is located not far south of the Oregon border, situated along the Siskiyou Trail. Redding became a stop on a trade and travel route connecting California's Central Valley and the Pacific Northwest. It was originally named for early California pioneer, Pierson Reading, but then was changed ... See More  

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655438

Charles Lindbergh... Atlantic Ocean flight successful...

Item #655438

May 30, 1927

NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE, May 30, 1927



* Aviator Charles Lindbergh

* Atlantic Ocean flight success

* Triumphal visit to London




The top of the front page has a four column headline: "150,000 Britons Greet Lindbergh At London Flying Field With Rush 'Worse of Better' Than in France" with subheads. (see)

Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs only (4 pages total... See More  

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655426

Prints of Nellie Bly upon completing her around the world trip...

Item #655426

February 8, 1890

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, Feb. 8, 1890  Although there are many prints within this issue, arguably the most interesting is the half page print captioned: "Around The World In Seventy-Two Days and Six Hours--Reception of Nellie Bly at Jersey City on the Completion of Her Journey" which has two prints of her, one in an inset showing her being presented a gold... See More  

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655228

Rock Island Railroad robbery by the Jesse James Gang...

Item #655228

July 18, 1881

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, July 18, 1881 



* Outlaw Jesse James gang

* Rock Island Railroad train robbery




Near the top of page 2 is a article: "Desperadoes On the Rail" "A Western Express Robbed and The Conductor and A Passenger Murdered". The article begins: "One of the most daring of recent crimes was committed on board a train on the Rock Island road near Win... See More  

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655212

Lincoln's funeral... Closing events of the Civil War...

Item #655212

April 24, 1865

THE WORLD, New York, April 24, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln assassination

* Funeral train arrives in New York

* Closing events of the Civil War




All 8 pages have black mourning rules for the death of Abraham Lincoln.  The first column of the ftpg. has heads on the closing events of the Civil War: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT" "Negotiations Pending Between Gens. Sherman and Johnston... See More  

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655208

Chappaquiddick incident in a Boston newspaper...

Item #655208

July 20, 1969

SUNDAY HERALD TRAVELER, Boston, July 20, 1969 



* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne

* Chappaquiddick Island accident (1st report)




The ftpg. has a report: "Ted Safe, Woman Dies in Car Dive" which reports the controversial Chappaquiddick incident. Great to have in a Boston newspaper. The ftpg. includes photos of Mary Jo Kopechne and accident scene showing the car after... See More  

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655184

Rockville Centre Station disaster...

Item #655184

February 19, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1950 



* Rockville Centre Station disaster 

* Long Island railroad 

* Trains crash
 



The top of the front page has a two column headline: "LONG ISLAND TOLL 29 DEAD, 79 HURT; MOTORMAN IS HELD" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues inside with 2 related photos. (see) Nice to have in this famous New York City newspaper.

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