George Edward Woodberry death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 3, 1930



* George Edward Woodberry death (1st report)

* Beverly, Massachusetts American poet



Page 23 has one column headings: "G. E. WOODBERRY, AUTHOR, DIES AT 74" "Works on Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne Are Among His Books" "Once Columbia Professor" and more. (see)

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Collection of eight diaries from the "Roaring 20's"...

Eight diaries for the consecutive years 1930 thru 1939, lacking 1932 & 1937. These were essentially appointment diaries for an attorney although there are many personal & other notations as well, including much on daily weather conditions. There are entries for almost every day for each year noted. Included are various receipts, bills, etc.. See images for a sampling of what may be found.

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Interesting Jewish newspaper...

JEWISH DAILY BULLETIN, New York, 1928-1930  An uncommon quarto-size issue of 4 pages, filled mostly with Jewish-related news, both in the U.S. and in Europe. Particularly interesting in light of anti-Semetic concerns growing in Europe at the time. Great condition and rarely offered. The issue shown is representative of the look, condition, and year of the issue you will receive. Measures abou... See More  

Albert Einstein in 1929....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1929.



* Albert Einstein's Unified field theory

* Gravitation & electromagnetism



The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN GEOMETRY IN THEORY EXPLAINED" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 48 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally very nice.... See More  

Captain George Fired herioc rescue...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 27, 1929



* Captain George Fried

* SS America rescue mission

* Italian steamship Florida

* Harry Manning



The front page has a two column heading: "NEW YORK GIVES CAPTAIN FIRED A VOCIFEROUS WELCOME FOR HIS HEROIC RESCUE" with photo of Fried. (see)

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Kingston WV mine disaster....

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, January 26, 1929



* Kingston WV West Virginia

* Coal mine explosion disaster



This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "17 ENTOMBED BY GAS BLAST IN COAL MINE" and "Flame Shoots from Shaft With Force Enough to Raze House" and more. This tells of the Kingston Pocahontas Coal company mine explosion in West Virg... See More  

Albert Einstein in 1929....

THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 24, 1929 



* Albert Einstein's new field theory

* Physics reduced to one law



The front page has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN UNCOVERS ELECTRIC SECRETS, SAYS DR. SWANN" with subheads. The lengthy text continues on page 4.

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Bellevue Ohio bus and trolley disaster....

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, January 23, 1929 This 24 page newspaper has a three column photo on the front page with captioned headline: "Snow Storms Blamed In Series of Fatal Rail Accidents In Various Parts of U.S." with subhead. (see)



This tells of the Interurban train (trolley) and bus collision disaster at Bellevue, Ohio.



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Albert Einstein theory of relativity expanded...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 19, 1929



* Professor Albert Einstein

* Theory of Relativity extended

* Gravitation - Electromagnetism



Page 6 has a two column heading: "Einstein Is Amazed at Stir Over Theory; Holds 100 Journalists at Bay for a Week" I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.

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Aviator explorer Richard Byrd...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, January 18, 1929 



* Aviator explorer Richard Byrd

* Antarctic expedition



This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front that include: "BYRD ON AERIAL TOUR NAMES DISCOVERIES FOR ATLANTIC FLIERS" "Cloud Mirage Like One Met Over Ocean Moves Him to Call Inlet 'Lindbergh'" "Swinging Needle Reminds Him of Chamberlain's Struggle,... See More  

Four issue set on the death & funeral of Babe Ruth's estranged wife...

(4) THE BALTIMORE NEWS, Maryland, a set of four issues dated January 14, 15, and 2 different editions of 17, 1929. 

The front page heads on each: 14th: "DENTIST Gives Up In Death of MRS. RUTH" as Babe's wife burned to death in a fire at his house; 15th: "2D AUTOPSY ON MRS. RUTH" with a photo of her & their daughter, Dorothy: 17th: "MRS. RUTH'S FUNERAL TOD... See More  

1929 Babe Ruth custody battle & more...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, January 16, 1929 



* Babe Ruth in custody battle 

* Ruth's life biography 



This 18 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "BATTLE OF RUTH'S DAUGHTER" with subheads that include: "'Exposure' Of 'Babe' Is Threatened". Coverage on the custody battle of his daughter soon after his e... See More  

Babe Ruth's wife death...

QUINCY EVENING TIMES, Massachusetts, January 15, 1929 



* Babe Ruth's wife fiery death

* Helen Woodford Ruth 



This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "New Autopsies Are Performed Upon Mrs. Ruth" with subheads. (see)



Page 2  has a nice photo of family with caption: "When Days Were Brighter"



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Death of Babe Ruth's wife...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 14, 1929 



* Babe Ruth 

* Death of wife in fire 



This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BABE RUTH MOURNS TRAGIC DEATH OF HIS FORMER WIFE" with subhead (see photos).



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Death of Babe Ruth's wife...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 14, 1929



* Babe Ruth

* Death of wife in fire

* Rockview Prison in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania



This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ESTRANGED WIFE OF 'BABE' RUTH VICTIM OF FIRE", "Had Been Living as Wife of Dentist--Investigation is Under Way" and more. (see)



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Babe Ruth workout photo...

NEW YORK TIMES (Rotogravure Section only - 16 pages), New York City, New York, January 13, 1929



It is loaded with photos involving sports, entertainment, fashion and much more.  Page four is a photo titled: "An Early Start To Get Into Condition For The New Season: Babe Ruth".



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Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 12, 1929 



* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire



The front page has an article headed: "THIRD BOY ON TRIAL FOR 'HEX' MURDER IN YORK" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.

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Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, January 9, 1929 



* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire



The front page has a one column heading: "Blymyer Insane Night of Murder, Declares Expert" (see)

Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, a few tiny binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More  

Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 8, 1929 



* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire



Page 3 has an article headed: "PRISONER TOLD HIM 'I GOT THE WITCH'" "Third Witness at York (Pa.) Trial Makes Charge Against One Defendant" "Halts 'Witchcraft' Case" and more. (see)

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Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 7, 1929 



* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder

* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire



The front page has an article headed: "'WITCH MURDER' TRIAL STARTS AT YORK TODAY" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.

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1929 "Question Mark" airplane endurance flight....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 5, 1929



* "Question Mark" (aircraft) Fokker airplane

* United States Army aviators

* Los Angeles Metropolitan Field

* Record endurance flight - Aerial refueling



The front page has a one column heading: "PLANE UP 87 HOURS STILL GOING STRONG" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 2 with photo. (see) Lengthy text.

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1929 "Question Mark" airplane endurance flight....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 3, 1929



* "Question Mark" (aircraft) Fokker airplane

* United States Army aviators

* Los Angeles Metropolitan Field

* Record endurance flight - Aerial refueling



The front page has a nice banner headline: "REFUEL IN AIR; UP 40 HOURS" with subhead. Nice for display.

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1928 Charles Lindbergh Latin American tour...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 31, 1928



* Charles Lindbergh & his "Spirit of St. Louis"

* "Good Will Tour" of Latin American countries



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH RECEIVES HONORS AT CARACAS; THOUSANDS MOB CAR" with subheads and more. (see images) Coverage on Charles Lindbergh's "Good Will Tour" of 16 Latin Ameri... See More  

1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1928



* Corrupt Mayor William Hale Thompson

* Chicago gangland wars

* Al 'Scarface' Capone era

* Prohibition & great depression

* Best title to be had - rare as such



The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "TRAIL BOMBERS; ARREST 40" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related p... See More  

First airship to land on a aircraft carrier...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 28, 1928



* ZR-3, USS Los Angeles - zeppelin

* USS Saratoga aircraft carrier



The top of the front page has a one column heading; "LOS ANGELES LANDS ON BIG FLYING DECK OF PLANE CARRIER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the 1st airship to land on a aircraft carrier.

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