USS Macon crashes...
Item #598348
February 13, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, February 13, 1935
* USS Macon (ZRS-5) crashes (1st report)
* United States Navy Airship
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MACON PLUNGES INTO SEA, 81 OF 83 SAVED; SOS CALL FROM PACIFIC BRINGS RESCUE SHIPS" with subheads and photo (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Compl... See More
USS Macon (ZRS-5) crashes....
Item #555237
February 13, 1935
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 13, 1935
* USS Macon (ZRS-5) crashes
* United States Navy Airship
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "PROBE OF MACON CRASH IS DUE" with subhead. Also nice headline of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial as it ends.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little m... See More
Cardinal Michael von Faulbaber hits at Nazis...
Item #638500
February 11, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1935
* Michael von Faulhaber - Roman Catholic Cardinal
* Archbishop of Munich opposes Nazi government
The front page has a one column heading: "CARDINAL IN THREAT TO CUT OFF NAZIS" with subheads. (see) See below for more information. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and adv... See More
Max Liebermann death... German-Jewish painter...
Item #649418
February 09, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 9, 1935
* Max Liebermann death
* German-Jewish painter
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "MAX LIEBERMANN, ARTIST, DIES AT 87" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Max Liebermann, German-Jewish painter and printmaker, and one of the leading proponents of Impressionism in Germany. I suspect this is one of the fe... See More
Kirsten Flagstad... At the MET in 1935...
Item #638452
February 07, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 7, 1935
* Kirsten Flagstad - Norwegian opera singer
* Tristan und Isolde music drama
* Metropolitan Opera "The Met"
The top of page 22 has a one column heading: "FLAGSTAD HAILED IN ROLE OF ISOLDE" with subheads and photo. See images for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag e... See More
Prohibition ends in Iceland in 1935...
Item #638439
February 03, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1935
* Prohibition ends in Iceland
* Beer returns - legal liquor
The top of the front page has a small one column heading: "Iceland Ends Prohibition; Few Drink Excessively" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
... See More
J. S. Fletcher death... English author...
Item #638447
February 01, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1935
* Joseph Smith Fletcher death
* English author - detective fiction
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "J. S. FLETCHER DIES; POPULAR NOVELIST" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of J. S. Fletcher, English journalist and author who specialized in detective fiction during the "Golden Age".
Other ... See More
1934 Dartmouth College fraternity disaster...
Item #656201
February 26, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 26, 1934
* Dartmouth College fraternity disaster
* Theta Chi house furnace - carbon monoxide
The front page has a banner headline: "NINE DARTMOUTH MEN KILLED" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos on the back page.
Complete with all 30 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for instit... See More
The death of John McGraw... NY Giants baseball...
Item #595462
February 26, 1934
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, February 26, 1934
* John J. McGraw death
* New York Giants manager
Page 9 has one column headlines: "M'GRAW, LONG FAMOUS AS GIANT PILOT, DIES", "Former New York National Team Manager Passes at Age of 60", "M'GRAW WAS STORMY PETREL OF BASEBALL", "BASEBALL GREATS GI... See More
Nazi leaders swear allegiance to Hitler...
Item #649491
February 25, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1934
* Nazi leaders give allegiance
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "HITLER BINDS AIDES BY AN OATH TODAY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on over 1 million Nazi leaders and sub-leaders swearing their allegiance to Adolph Hitler over the radio in a ceremony presided over by Rudolph Hess.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st s... See More
Casey Stengel & the Brooklyn Dodgers...
Item #671935
February 24, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 24, 1934
* King Leopold III coronation
* Casey Stengel takes over
* Brooklyn Dodgers manager
* MLB baseball
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Leopold Ascends Belgian Throne; Pledge to Serve Nation Cheered" with subhead. The report continues on page 3 with photos.
The sport's section (page 9) has one column headings that include:... See More
Augusto César Sandino killed in 1934....
Item #690403
February 23, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 23, 1934
* Augusto César Sandino assassination
* Nicaraguan revolutionary bandit
* Latin America rebellion leader
The front page has a four column photo headed: "Stormy Career of Nicaraguan Leader Ended" Also a two column heading: "General Sandino, Notorious Nicaraguan Bandit Leader, and Brother Shot to Death" with subhea... See More
Germany Threatens Austria in 1934...
Item #654873
February 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1934.
* Germany vs. Austria
* Soviet Russia
The front page of this issue has an article entitled: "Nazis Give Austria 8 Days to Submit" Additional articles include: "Soviet Has Huge Army in Siberia; 600 Planes in Vladivostok Area", "Appeals to Socialists", "Vast Crowds in Brussels Bow Before King's Coffin as Bod... See More
King Albert death in 1934...
Item #567471
February 19, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 19, 1934
* King Albert I of Belgium
* Mountain climbing death
This 34 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "KING'S DEATH STUNS BELGIUM; STATE FUNERAL THURSDAY; FELL CLIMBING PEAK ALONE" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes:... See More
Gertrude B. Kelly death... feminist...
Item #666972
February 17, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1934
* Gertrude B. Kelly death
* Women's rights feminist
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "GERTRUDE B. KELLY, SURGEON, 72, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Gertrude B. Kelly, women's rights advocate.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, light toning a... See More
Austrian Civil War ending... Socialists banned...
Item #637184
February 16, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 16, 1934
* Social Democratic Party of Austria
* Austrian Civil War ending
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Austrian Socialists Yield; Leaders Flee the Country" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the banning of the Social Democratic Party of Austria which would end the Austrian Civil War. Always nice to have notable event... See More
Charles Ponzi... Wall Street con man...
Item #637633
February 15, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1934
* Charles Ponzi arrested again w/ photo
* Wall Street scheme - Stock Market
The back has a one column heading: "PONZI QUITS PRISON, IS HELD AS ALIEN" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high ... See More
August Anheuser Busch Sr. death... beer magnate...
Item #639021
February 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1934
* August Anheuser Busch Sr. suicide death
* American brewery president and CEO
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "AUGUST BUSCH ENDS LIFE WITH PISTOL" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of August Anheuser Busch Sr., American brewing magnate in St. Louis, Missouri. I suspect this is one of the few... See More
Austrian Civil War... February Uprising...
Item #655805
February 13, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 13, 1934
* Austrian Civil War - February Uprising
* Socialists vs. conservative-fascist forces
* Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss
The front page has a banner headline: "AUSTRIA IN CIVIL WAR; 150 DIE" with many subheads. Nice for display. More on page 2 with related photo and map. (see) A few more related photos on the back page. Always nice to h... See More
Austrian Civil War... February Uprising...
Item #636893
February 13, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1934
* Austrian Civil War - February Uprising
* Socialists vs. conservative-fascist forces
* Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss
The front page has a four column heading: "129 AUSTRIANS KILLED IN CIVIL WAR; SOCIALISTS DECLARE GENERAL STRIKE; DOLLFUSS BANS PARTY; NAZIS LIE LOW" with many subheads. Much more on the following pages with related photo... See More
Engelbert Dollfuss...
Item #571096
February 13, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, February 13, 1934
* Engelbert Dollfuss
* Austria
* Socialist party banned - Nazis oppose
This 24 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "AUSTRIAN REVOLT KILLS HUNDREDS; HOWITZERS SMASH BOG APARTMENT; WOMEN AND CHILDREN AMONG DEAD" with subheads and related photos. (see)
Other news of the day... See More
Mardi Gras newspaper...
Item #567324
February 13, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 13, 1934
* Mardi Gras issue from where it happened (rare)
For Mardi Gras collectors the festivities at New Orleans are of prime importance during the days before the beginning of Lent. Newspaper accounts from across the country report the doings in New Orleans, but having a New Orleans newspaper reporting the Mardi Gras is about as good as... See More
Liberty's All-Players All-American Football Team...
Item #211158
February 10, 1934
LIBERTY magazine, New York, February 10, 1934. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a young lady on snowshoes at a mailbox (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Lucky Strike cigarettes. Also has an article with photos of the Liberty's All-Players All-America Football Team for 1933. Very nice condition, and measuring abou... See More
Babe Ruth's 40th birthday w/ photo....
Item #637176
February 08, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1934
* Babe Ruth turns 40 years old
* New York Yankees star
The sport's section (page 25) has a two column heading: "Ruth, at 40, Has Quiet Birthday; Deluged With Congratulations" with subhead and photo. (see) Probably found in NYC publications, rare as such.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the ra... See More
6 February 1934 Crisis... Paris, France...
Item #637018
February 07, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 7, 1934
* 6 February 1934 crisis - Paris, France riots
* Anti-parliament - far-right leagues
* Place de la Concorde
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "SHOUTING MOBS RIOT ALL NIGHT IN PARIS, STORM CHAMBER, DEMAND GOVERNMENT RESIGN; POLICE FIRE AT THEM, 10 KILLED, 500 INJURED" with subheads and photo. (see) Lengthy text continues ins... See More
New York City taxi strike - riots....
Item #637088
February 06, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1934
* The Taxi Strike of 1934 - NYC
* Peaceful protests turn to angry riots
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "LAGUARDIA ASKS TAXI CODE AS MEN REJECT SETTLEMENT; HOTEL PICKETS FIGHT POLICE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continue inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the ra... See More
1934 Sapulpa, Oklahoma shootout...
Item #692310
February 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1934
* The Big Sapulpa Shootout of 1934 - Oklahoma
* Outlaw Aussie Elliott gunfight vs. police
The front page has a one column heading: "FOUR DIE IN BATTLE IN RAID ON BANDITS" with subheads. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Despite the extensive manhunt by authorities, Elliott refus... See More
Engelbert Dollfuss warns Adolph Hitler...
Item #636979
February 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, February 4, 1934
* Engelbert Dollfuss warns Adolph Hitler
* Do not meddle in Austrian affairs
* Pre-Anchluss (annexation of Austria)
The top of the front page of this section has a two column headline: "DOLLFUSS WARNS HITLER TO LEAVE AUSTRIA ALONE" with subheads. (see) This is an editorial by Edwin Leland James. Hitler and Nazi Germany would an... See More
Outlaw John Dillinger...
Item #580881
February 03, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1934 Page 3 has one column headings: "Dillinger Is Reindicted", "Faces Death Penalty in Murder of Patrolman O'Malley"
This was when he predicted they could not hold him & soon after this, he escaped with his famous wooden gun at Crown Point Jail in Indiana.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 3... See More
Mussolini... Helen Wills and Helen Jacobs...
Item #557112
February 03, 1934
* Mussolini
* Helen Wills and Helen Jacobs - tennis
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a young lady on the floor, holding a recipe book, with an escaping lobster (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "Can Balbo Unseat
Fritz Haber death... German chemist...
Item #674164
February 02, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 2, 1934
* Fritz Haber death
* German chemist
Page 17 has a one column heading: "FRITZ HABER DEAD; NOTED AS CHEMIST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Fritz Haber, German chemist who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his invention of the Haber-Bosch process. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this pa... See More
Verne Sankey captured....
Item #576662
February 02, 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
Early 1933 King Kong advertisement...
Item #674284
February 28, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1933
* Early newspaper advertisement
* King Kong, the movie for opening day
Page 15 has an advertisement for the movie King King, appearing two days prior to the movie making it's premiere at Radio City Music Hall. A great addition for any movie memorabilia collection. The advertisement measures 7 by 6 inches.
Great to have this advertisem... See More
Mardi Gras newspaper...
Item #567507
February 28, 1933
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 28, 1933
* Mardi Gras issue from where it happened (rare)
For Mardi Gras collectors the festivities at New Orleans are of prime importance during the days before the beginning of Lent. Newspaper accounts from across the country report the doings in New Orleans, but having a New Orleans newspaper reporting the Mardi Gras is ab... See More
Early 1933 King Kong advertisement...
Item #687082
NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1933 * Early newspaper advertisement
* King Kong, the movie for opening day
Page 4 of section 9 has an advertisement for the movie King King, appearing four days prior to the movie making it's premiere at Radio City Music Hall. Could this be the very 1st ad for this classic in a newspaper ? A great addition for any movie memorabilia collect... See More
Thomas Tom Yawkey buys Red Sox...
Item #614960
February 26, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 26, 1933
* Thomas Tom Yawkey
* Buys Boston Red Sox
* Major League Baseball MLB
The sport's section (page 2-B) has a banner headline: "EDDIE COLLINS AND NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE PURCHASE BOSTON RED SOX" with subheads and photo of Eddie Collins. (see) Nice to have in a Massachusetts title.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Hermann Goering creates the Gestapo?
Item #634308
February 25, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1933
* Hermann Goring creates the Gestapo
* Secret police of Nazi Germany
The front page has a very interesting article (carrying over to page 5) which seems to be the creation of the Gestapo, the feared Nazi secret police. The ftpg. one column heads note: "HITLER ARMS NAZIS AS PRUSSIAN POLICE" "Order, Officially Denied Last Week, Bars Enrol... See More
Item #215126
February 25, 1933
* Lady with her dog at the Furrier Cover
* Many Stories
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of lady with her small dog at the furrier (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue also contains many stories.
You get the complete 60 page issue plus bo
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #658998
February 23, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1933
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Bluebird car speed record
* Daytona Beach, Florida
The front page has a one column heading: "CAMPBELL DRIVES 272 MILES AN HOUR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 10 with related photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other new... See More
U.S. Senate approves Blaine Act ending prohibition...
Item #670835
February 21, 1933
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., February 21, 1933
* 18th Amendment - prohibition end imminent
* House votes to repeal - 21st Amendment - Blaine Act
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "REPEAL BILL GOES TO STATES" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the United States House of Representatives approving the repeal of prohibition.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Ringgold, Louisiana Negro lynching...
Item #640025
February 20, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 20, 1933
* Nelson Nash, Negro lynching - hanging
* Ringgold, Bienville Parish, Louisiana
Page 4 has one column headings: "MOB LYNCHES NEGRO IN LOUISIANA SLAYING" "Police Say Prisoner Confessed Killing of Bank Cashier, Who Died Protecting His Wife"
First report coverage on the lynching of Negro Nelson Nash in Ringgold, Louisiana.... See More
1933 End Of Prohibition.... beer & liquor...
Item #594959
February 20, 1933
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 20, 1933.
* Impending end of prohibition
* 18th Amendment
* Alcohol - beer -liquor
The front page has a two column headline: "HOUSE PASSES DRY REPEAL BILL; GOES TO STATES"
with subheads that include: "Lame Duck Congress Ends Job Amid Cheers From Galleries" and more (see photos). Coverage on th... See More
Boxer James J. Corbett death...
Item #699240
February 19, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1933
* Boxer & actor James J. Corbett death
* World heavyweight boxing champion
* The only man to beat John L. Sullivan
The front page has a five column heading: "James J. Corbett, Ring Idol of 90s, Dies" with subhead. (see images) The front page of the sport's section has a related pictorial.
Complete with 50+ pages, rag edition in very ... See More
Corrine Roosevelt Robinson death....
Item #634722
February 18, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1933
* Corrine Roosevelt Robinson death
* American poet, writer and lecturer
* Younger sister of Theodore Roosevelt
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "CORRINE ROBINSON DIES AT AGE OF 71" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced... See More
U.S. Senate approves Blaine Act ending prohibition...
Item #687054
February 17, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 17, 1933
* 18th Amendment - prohibition
* Senate votes to repeal - 21st Amendment
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "SENATE VOTES DRY REPEAL BY CONVENTIONS IN STATES; HOUSE WILL ACT MONDAY" with subheads. First report coverage on the United States Senate approving the repeal of prohibition. When it comes to gangsters, organized cr... See More
Working towards ending Prohibition...
Item #674560
February 17, 1933
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, February 17, 20, and the "Extra" of the 20th, 1933
* 18th Amendment - prohibition end imminent
* House votes to repeal - 21st Amendment - Blaine Act
This trio of issues reports on the Blaine Act, a resolution adopted by the U.S. Congress on February 20, 1933, initiating repeal of the 18th Amendment which established Prohibition. Repeal was ... See More
Assassination Attempt On FDR In 1933...
Item #693287
February 16, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 16, 1933
* Franklin D. Roosevelt assassination attempt
The front page has a great banner headline: "MANIAC FIRES ON ROOSEVELT; CERMAK SHOT; WOUND GRAVE" with subheads. (see) More on page 2. Also a full page pictorial on the bkpg.
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
... See More
Ernie Schaaf death by boxing knockout...
Item #658997
February 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1933
* Boxer Ernie Schaaf death
* Heavyweight boxing knockout
* Primo Carnera
The front page has a one column heading: "ERNIE SCHAAF DIES; BOXING UNDER FIRE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was pr... See More
Sir William Robertson, 1st Baronet death....
Item #633372
February 13, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1933
* Sir William Robertson, 1st Baronet death
* Chief of the General Staff (United Kingdom)
* British Army - Field Marshall
The front page has a one column heading: "ROBERTSON DIES, 72; BRITISH WAR LEADER" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Vatican Radio & Guglielmo Marconi...
Item #633457
February 12, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 12, 1933
* Guglielmo Marconi
* Vatican Radio
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "MARCONI INITIATES NEW RADIOPHONE" with subheads that include: "The First Ultrashort Wave System Links Vatican and Papal Summer Home" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
w... See More
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