WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)

This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.

WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)

This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.
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650266

Harvard and segregation...

Item #650266

April 10, 1923

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1923



* Harvard University & segregation

* Negroes, Jews & more




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HARVARD OVERSEERS BAN DISCRIMINATION IN RACE OR RELIGION"   with subheads that include: "Unanimously Vote Order to Maintain Traditional Policy on Admission" "End Exclusion Of Negroes"  and more. (see... See More  

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560916

Yankee Stadium opening day...

Item #560916

April 18, 1923

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 18, 1923



* Yankee Stadium opening day

* 'The House That Ruth Built' opens

* New York Yankees new home begins



This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 36: "MARKS BROKEN IN ATTENDANCE" and "Cincinnati and Chicago have New Figures; Yankee Stadium is Dedicated" with subhead: "Yanks' Stadium Fandom's Mecca"



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567096

Walter Johnson 100th shutout game....

Item #567096

May 03, 1923

SPRINGGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 3, 1923



* Walter Johnson 100th shutout game

* Washington Senators

* MLB baseball




This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 13: "YANKS LOSE BUT SCOTT MAKES IT 1000" with subheads that include: "Johnson Shares Day's Glories With Scotty" "Pitches His 100th Shutout In Majors" and more with nice photo of... See More  

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597921

Hot Springs, AR flood and fire....

Item #597921

May 15, 1923

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1923



* Hot Springs, Arkansas

* Flood & fire disaster



The front page has one column headlines that include: "HOT SPRINGS LOSES $2,00,000 IN HAVOC OF FLOOD AND FIRE", "Miraculious Rescues as People Are Swept Along the Street Torrents--No Lives Lost", "Troops Guard Ruined Area" and more. 1st report coverage on the fl... See More  

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590645

George Jay Gould I death... King Tut curse ?....

Item #590645

May 17, 1923

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1923 



* George Jay Gould I death (1st report) 

* King Tutankhamen's curse ?
 



This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GEORGE J. GOULD DIES IN VILLA IN FRANCE; LEAVES $30,000,000", "Death Holds Up Ligtigation With Family Over His Father's Estate" and more (see photos). 1st report co... See More  

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601906

KKK illegal in New York...

Item #601906

May 24, 1923

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 24, 1923



* KKK Ku Klux Klan

* Secrecy outlawed in New York




The front page has one column headlines: "Smith Signs Bill to Make Klan Unmask", "Organization and Outlaw in State Under New Law Unless It Bares Oath and Members at Once", "Year in Prison, $10,000 Fine, Are Penalties Facing Every Violator" and more (see photos).... See More  

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608022

Mediumship exposed....

Item #608022

May 29, 1923

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1923



* Mediumship - mediums exposed

* Spiritualism - spirits




The front page has one column headlines that include: "SPIRIT PHENOMENA EXPOSED AS FAKES BY ELECTRICAL TRAP" "Here Are the Results of the First Scientific American Test of a Medium" "'Psychic Wonders' All His" "Hidden Devices Showed He Left His Chair 15 Times t... See More  

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220835

Tommy Milton Wins Indianapolis 500...

Item #220835

May 31, 1923

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 31, 1923.



* Race Car Driver Tommy Milton

* Indianapolis 500 Auto Race




This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "TOMMY MILTON REPEATS 500-MILE VICTORY BEFORE 150,000" with subheads that include: "2 Smash-Ups and Death Mar Speedway Classic" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some margin wear. Should be handled with
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603376

Very early Boy Scout magazine...

Item #603376

July 07, 1923

THE SCOUT, London, July 7, 1923  An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.

This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well. Complete in 24 pages, color front &... See More  

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551202

Bobby Jones wins 1st U.S. Open as amateur...

Item #551202

July 16, 1923

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 16, 1923



* Bobby Jones wins 1st U.S. Open as amateur

* Golf championship




This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "BOBBY JONES WINS NATIONAL OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP AT INWOOD YESTERDAY".



Other news of the day throughout.



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568738

The assassination of Pancho Villa...

Item #568738

July 21, 1923

THE WORLD, New York City, July 21, 1923



* Pancho Villa assassinated (1st report)

* Mexican bandit, rebel




This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "PANCHO VILLA DIES IN PEONS' AMBUSH", "Secretary of Retired Bandit Also Slain by Volley Which Routs His Bodyguard", "Prisoners Won't Explain Raid, Said to Be Political" a... See More  

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570448

Chester, Illinois...

Item #570448

July 23, 1923

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, July 23, 1923



* Chester, Illinois

* Chester Mental Health Center...  Insane Asylum escape




The 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "One Killed by Guards When 41 Insane Felons Escape From An Asylum at Chester, Ill." with subheads that include: "Two Convicts Start Fake Fist Fight; Guards Attacked When They Try T... See More  

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618365

Death of Warren Harding....

Item #618365

August 07, 1923

THE RICHMOND ITEM, Richmond, Indiana, August 7, 1923.

* Warren G. Harding death

This newspaper has a two line, seven column headline on the front page: "INDIANA BOWS HEAD AS BODY OF HARDING CROSSES STATE TO OHIO" with subheads which include: "Nation's Burden Passes Through Silent Throngs", "Wash. [Washington D.C.] Prepares To Receive Body Of Dead Leader", a
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678138

Death of President Harding... burial...

Item #678138

August 11, 1923

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1923 



* President Warren Harding death

* Funeral - Marion, Ohio burial




The front page has a nice banner headline: "MARION LAYS AWAY HER DEAD, SHUNNING POMP AND PAGEANT WHILE NATION'S BUSINESS HALTS AND PEOPLE BOW IN SILENCE; FOREIGN LANDS AND SHIPS AT SEA HOLD HARDING SERVICES" with subheads and related photo (see images). Other news, sport... See More  

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570630

Kemmerer, Wyoming... Coal mine disaster...

Item #570630

August 15, 1923

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 15, 1923 



* Kemmerer, Wyoming coal mine disaster 



This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines that include:

"BLAST ENTOMBS 138 IN WYOMING MINE; ONLY 37 SAVED" "Rescue Crews Find 70 Lifeless Bodies as They Hunt for Trapped Miners" "Red Cross Rushes Aid" and more (see photos).



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646867

Eamon De Valera arrested...

Item #646867

August 16, 1923

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 16 & 17, 1923 



* Eamon de Valera arrested (1st report)

* Irish Free State - Ireland president




The front page of the 16th has a one column heading: "IRISH TROOPS TAKE DE VALERA" with subheads. (see) First report coverage here. You also get the issue of the 17th with continued coverage with a two column heading also on the fron... See More  

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649813

Eamon De Valera arrested...

Item #649813

August 16, 1923

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 16, 1923 



* Eamon de Valera arrested (1st report)

* Irish Free State - Ireland president




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DE VALERA ARRESTED BY DUBLIN TROOPS FIRING BLANK SHOTS" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, light toning, irregular along the spine, otherwise good.

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581590

KKK meeting dodges a ban...

Item #581590

August 17, 1923

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 17, 1923



* KKK outbreak in Steubenville OH Ohio ?



This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "KLUXERS DODGE BAN IN OHIO" and "Meet Outside Steubenville Following Gun Battle and Raise Bonds For Arrested Members"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good... See More  

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581599

1st night airmail service flights in 1923...

Item #581599

August 22, 1923

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 22, 1923 



* 1st airmail service flights at night 

* Airplanes - aviation
 



This 14 page newspaper has a nice three column headline on the front page: "PLANES OPEN FIRST NIGHT AIR MAIL SERVICE IN THE HISTORY OF AVIATION" with subheads (see photos).



Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Light bro... See More  

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582578

The great Kanto earthquake...

Item #582578

September 03, 1923

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, September 3, 1923



* The Great Kanto earthquake

* Tokyo and Yokohama Japan




This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "QUAKE'S DEAD IN JAPAN WILL PASS 100,000" and "Tokio Still Burning as Dead Fill Streets; Tidal Waves Engulf Cities"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light bro... See More  

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699179

USS Shenandoah airship maiden flight...

Item #699179

September 03, 1923

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Sept. 3, 1923



* USS Shenandoah maiden flight - voyage

* United States Navy rigid airship - dirigible




The front page has a one column heading: "ZR-1 IN THE AIR FOR 55 MINUTES" (see image)

Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

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647228

Oklahoma KKK martial law....

Item #647228

September 16, 1923

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 16, 1923



* KKK - Ku Klux Klan

* Oklahome under martial law




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PUTS ALL OKLAHOMA UNDER MARTIAL LAW TO SUPPRESS KLAN" with subheads: "Governor Walton in Proclamation Says Organization Usurps State Sovereignty", "6,000 Troops To Be Called" and more. (see) Coverage on the Ku Klux Klan b... See More  

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629415

1923 Berkeley, California fire disaster...

Item #629415

September 18, 1923

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 18, 1923



* Berkeley, Alameda County, California

* San Francisco Bay area fire - conflagration




The front page has a four column headline announcing: "600 RESIDENCES DESTROYED IN $10,000,000 FIRE IN BERKELEY" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the 1923 Berkeley, California fire.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pa... See More  

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576364

Glen Rock Wyoming train disaster.....

Item #576364

September 28, 1923

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, September 28, 1923



* Glen Rock WY train wreck (1st report)

* Coal Creek - Casper Wyoming




This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "TRAIN IN RIVER; FEAR 40 DEAD", "Passengers Are Drowned as Engine, Five Cars Plunge Through Bridge", and "Snow Hinders Rescuers"



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632927

Babe Ruth and his batting prowess...

Item #632927

September 29, 1923

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, Sept. 29, 1923 



* Babe Ruth making his mark in MLB

* New York Yankees - Yanks




The top of the sports page has a one column head: "Ruth May Add To His Laurels" as his .385 batting average is close to surpassing Harry Heilmann's .395. "...Babe, however, is secure in home run honors with 38 and is so far in front as a scorer...". Al... See More  

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573064

Glen Rogers WV mine disaster...

Item #573064

November 06, 1923

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, November 6, 1923  This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "NEARLY 50 MINERS BURIED AS RESULT OF EXPLOSION" and more. (see)



This tells of mine explosion of the Raleigh-Wyoming Coal Company KN Glen Rogers, West Virginia.



Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good con... See More  

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658790

1923 Beer Hall Putsch Beginning...

Item #658790

November 08, 1923

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, November 8, 1923



* Beer Hall Putsch beginning



The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GERMANY PREPARED TO HEAD OFF MARCH OF BAVARIAN TROOPS" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning, a few binding slits along the spine, generally nice. Should be handled with ca
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582900

Early reporting of Adolph Hitler... Exploration of the tomb of King Tut...

Item #582900

November 20, 1923

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 20, 1923 



* Early Adolph Hitler near death?

* King Tutankhamun tomb exploration



This 40 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 3: "Hitler Critically Ill" and "Said to Be Suffering From Brain Fever in Landsberg Fortress". See photo for brief text on a early and rare report on Adolph Hitler. Millions of innocent people could ... See More  

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563408

Navy Rose Bowl in 1924...

Item #563408

January 02, 1924

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 2, 1924



* Rose Bowl: Navy Midshipmen vs. Washington Huskies




This 22 page newspaper has a 6 column headline on page 16: "Annual East-West Football Battle Ends In 14-14 Tie" with subheads that include: "Navy Fails To Hold Lead Over Huskies" and more.



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649313

King Tutankhamen's sarcophagus found...

Item #649313

January 05, 1924

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 5, 1924



* King Tutankhamen sarcophagus found

* Luxor Egypt



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VIEW OF HUGE COFFIN OF TUT-ANKH-AMEN SHOWS BODY IS THERE" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 pag... See More  

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594767

Death of Vladimir Lenin... Russia....

Item #594767

January 22, 1924

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, January 22, 1924 



* Vladimir (Nikolai) Lenin death 

* Russian leader...  Soviet Union
 



This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "LENINE, THE PREMIER OF SOVIET RUSSIA, DEAD" with subheads.  Other news and advertisements of the day. Light browning, a little spine wear, otherw... See More  

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629012

McClintock coal mine disaster...

Item #629012

January 26, 1924

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, January 26, 1924 



* Johnson City, Illinois 

* McClintock coal mine disaster
 



The front page has a two column heading: "MINE EXPLOSION KILLS 30 IN JOHNSON CITY ILL HORROR" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More  

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572921

1924 Indiana (Shanktown) Pennsylvania mine explosion...

Item #572921

January 28, 1924

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 28, 1924 



* Shanktown, Pennsylvania - Indiana, Pennsylvania 

* Mine explosion disaster
 



This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"36 KNOWN DEAD, 4 MISSING IN SHANKTOWN MINE BLAST" with subheads. (see)



Tells of the explosion of the Lancashire #18 mine of the Barnes and Tucker Coal Company at Sh... See More  

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562949

Woodrow Wilson's death....

Item #562949

February 04, 1924

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, February 4, 1924



* Death of President Woodrow Wilson



This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "FUNERAL OF WOODROW WILSON WILSON TO TAKE PLACE ON NEXT WEDNESDAY" with subheads that include: "WHOLE NATION MOURNS DEATH OF WOODROW WILSON" and much more with nice black bordered photo of Wilson.



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594819

Funeral of Woodrow Wilson...

Item #594819

February 04, 1924

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 4, 1924



* Woodrow Wilson death



The front page features a nice banner headline:



"FUNERAL OF WOODROW WILSON ON WEDNESDAY"



with subheads and photo of Wilson. (see) Coverage on the death of President Woodrow Wilson.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise go... See More  

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690367

King Tutankhamen's sarcophagus opened...

Item #690367

February 15, 1924

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1924



* King Tutankhamen sarcophagus opened

* Luxor Egypt - gold-cased mummy realized



The front page has a one column heading: "FEARS GREAT LOSS OF TOMB TREASURES" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the actual opening of the famed sarcophagus. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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655534

Very early Boy Scout magazine...

Item #655534

March 08, 1924

THE SCOUT, London, March 8, 1924  An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.

This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well. Complete in 24 pages, color front &am... See More  

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571949

Castle Gate, Utah mine disaster...

Item #571949

March 10, 1924

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 10, 1924



* Castle Gate, Utah mine disaster

* Coal mine explosions




This 32 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page that include: "30 BODIES FOUND IN UTAH COAL MINE; NO HOPE FOR 145", "Rescuers Recover 10 Charred Victims of Explosion That Entombed 175" and "FAMILIES HUDDLE IN COLD" plus more. (see)



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673919

Very early Boy Scout magazine...

Item #673919

March 15, 1924

THE SCOUT, London, March 15, 1924  An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.

This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well. Complete in 24 pages, color front &a... See More  

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572922

1924 Welch WV mining disaster....

Item #572922

March 28, 1924

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 28, 1924



* Yukon WV West Virginia

* Coal mine gas explosion




This 20 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "25 MEN ENTOMBED BY MINE EXPLOSION"



A very small but 1st report on the Yukon Pocahontas Coal Company explosion at the #2 mine near Welch, West Virginia.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More  

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589062

Adolph Hitler convicted of treason...

Item #589062

April 01, 1924

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 1, 1924



* Early Adolph Hitler (pre-rise to power years)

* Treason conviction and prison sentence

* Beer Hall Putsch - coup d'etat




This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that read: "LUDENDORFF ACQUITTED ON TREASON CHARGE IN MUNICH", "Adolph Hitler and Ex-Chief of Police Poehner Given Nominal Sent... See More  

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601891

Lilly, Pennsylvania & the KKK...

Item #601891

April 07, 1924

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 7, 1924



* Lilly PA Pennsylvania riot

* Ku Klux Klan - KKK




The front page has one column headlines: "29 ARRESTED IN KLAN RIOT", "Immediate Prosecution To Follow Fatal Shooting in Pennsylvania", "Responsibility Is Denied". This is 1st report coverage on the residents of Lilly, Pennsylvania clashing wi... See More  

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564815

Benwood, West Virginia Coal Mine disaster...

Item #564815

April 29, 1924

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 29, 1924



* Benwood West Virginia

* Coal Mine explosion disaster




This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "BODIES OF 36 VICTIMS TAKEN OUT OF MINES NEAR MINES", "Rescue Workers Searching for 75 Others Who Were Entombed in Pit Disaster".



Other news of the day. Tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise... See More  

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631035

Very early Boy Scout magazine...

Item #631035

May 03, 1924

THE SCOUT, London, May 3, 1924  An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.

This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well. Complete in 24 pages, color front &... See More  

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651458

Victor Herbert death... cellist & conductor..

Item #651458

May 27, 1924

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, May 27, 1924



* Victor Herbert death (1st report)

* Cellist - composer and conductor




The front page has a one column heading: "VICTOR HERBERT,. NOTED MUSICIAN, DIES SUDDENLY" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 14 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More  

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650603

Children's home fire in Playa Del Rey, California...

Item #650603

June 02, 1924

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1924



* Playa Del Rey, California

* Children home fire disaster

* Hope Development School



The front page has a one column heading: "23 BODIES FOUND IN SCHOOL RUINS" with subhead. (see). First report coverage on the fire disaster at the Hope Development School for sub-normal children at Playa Del Rey, California.

Other news, sports and advertisements of... See More  

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650695

Very early Boy Scout magazine...

Item #650695

June 07, 1924

THE SCOUT, London, June 7, 1924  An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.

This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well. Complete in 24 pages, color front &... See More  

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572876

Hanover PA mine explosion...

Item #572876

June 07, 1924

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 7, 1924 This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "14 VICTIMS OF MINE DISASTER".



This tells of the Hanover, Pennsylvania coal mine explosion disaster in the Loomis mine of the Glen Alden Coal Company.



Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

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576780

USS Mississippi battleship disaster...

Item #576780

June 13, 1924

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 13, 1924



* USS Mississippi (BB-41)

* Explosion disaster (1st report)



This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "3 OFFICERS AND 45 ENLISTED MEN KILLED IN FLAME AND GAS EXPLOSION"



This tells of the USS battleship Mississippi turret explosion disaster off San Clemente Island, California.



Othe... See More  

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578082

Robert Goddard... early rockets...

Item #578082

June 17, 1924

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1924



* Robert Goddard - Rocketry

* Liquid fuel to be introduced




This 40 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 21:

"Force For Goddard Rocket" and "President of Clark University Tells of Plan for "Moon Projectile"" (see photo for text here).



Other news of the day including period advertising. Usual browning with li... See More  

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