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579512

Jimmie Foxx... Max Baer vs. Max Schmeling...

Item #579512

June 09, 1933

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 9, 1933



* Jimmie Foxx - Philadelphia Athletics

* 4 home runs in a row record - MLB baseball

* Max Baer vs. Max Schmeling boxing fight




This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the page: "Baer Stops German in 10th As 65,000 Fans Look on; Schmeling Beaten Badly" with subheads and round by round coverage in the sport's... See More  

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579525

Arnold Palmer... Cleveland Open winner....

Item #579525

July 02, 1963

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 2, 1963



* Arnold Palmer

* Wins Cleveland Open




This 30+ page newspaper has a three column headline on page D-1 (inside) that reads: "Palmer Routs Playoff Rivals", with a photo of Arnold Palmer during play at the Cleveland Open golf championship. See photos for text.



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579576

Interesting Jewish newspaper...

Item #579576

June 28, 1928

JEWISH DAILY BULLETIN, New York, June 28, 1928  An uncommon title 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. Among the articles are: "Vienna Hokoah Disbands as Professional Team" "To Legalize Flogging In Palestine Jails" ""Settlements... See More  

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579601

1st powered flight of the X-15...

Item #579601

September 18, 1959

THE SPRINGIFLED UNION, Massachusetts, September 18, 1959



* North American X-15 rocket plane

* 1st powered flight - Scott Crossfield



This 48 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "X15 Reaches 1400 MPH In First Powered Flight" with related photo. Tells of the 1`st powered flight of the North American X-15, piloted by Scott Crossfield. This news ro... See More  

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579621

Joe Louis vs Max Baer boxing fight at Yankee Stadium...

Item #579621

September 24, 1935

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, September 24, 1935.



* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)

* Max Baer - pre fight news (loads of text)

* Heavyweight boxing - Yankee Stadium




This 24 page newspaper has some one column heading on the front page concerning this famous fight on this day: "Fight Crowd Puts Millions on Line in N.Y." with subhead "Frolicsome Fans Take over City; Louis Fa... See More  

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579646

1st official Space Station...

Item #579646

April 23, 1971

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 23, 1971



* Salyut 1 space station (1st ever)



This 60 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Soviet Union Orbits Three-Man Spaceship" with subhead (see images).



This tells of Salyut 1 officially becoming the 1st space station with the arrival of Soyus 10 manned spaceship. Historic item on the race for... See More  

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579722

Hauptmann executed for the murder of the Lindbergh baby...

Item #579722

April 04, 1936

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 4, 1936 



* Bruno Hauptmann execution (1st report)

* Charles Lindbergh Jr. baby kidnapping




This issue has a large & bold banner headline announcing: "HAUPTMANN DIES IN THE CHAIR" with subheads including: "Lindbergh Baby Slayer Goes To Death In Silence" and more. There is also a large photo of him captioned:... See More  

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579744

Billy Mitchell found guilty...

Item #579744

December 18, 1925

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 18, 1925 



* Billy Mitchell found guilty (court martial) 

* Father of the United States Air Force
 



This 24 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Mitchell Guilty on Every Count; Suspended From Army for 5 Years; President Must Approve Finding" with subheads and photo of Mitchell. (see)



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579760

Woman's softball...

Item #579760

July 17, 1940

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, July 17, 1940



* Early Women's softball w/ photos



This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 9: "Touring Glamor Girls Shoot For U.S. Softball Crown" with subheads and related pictorial (see photos)



This tells of the Jax Brewers of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is rare to find such reports during this time.



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579776

Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) and Max Schmeling re-match to occur this evening...

Item #579776

June 22, 1938

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 22, 1938 



* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) 

* Max Schmeling (German boxer) 

* Pre fight reporting (famous rematch)
 



This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 8: "Schmeling and Joe Louis Ready For Opening Bell of Struggles; Crowd of 80,000 Fans Expected" with photo of Schmeling and related cartoon by... See More  

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579808

Gen. George C. Marshall... "Goofy" plays hockey...

Item #579808

November 11, 1945

PARADE MAGAZINE (THE DETROIT FREE PRESS), Detroit, Michigan, November 11, 1945  The front colored cover features a photo of General George C. Marshall, General of the Army. Within the issue is an article about him with additional photos. "Ice Hockey a la Goofy" includes seven illustrations from Walt Disney's "Hockey Homicide. Additional articles "Sing Lay Dum - Victory Is ... See More  

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579820

Red Grange famous performance... Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr to build a railroad...

Item #579820

October 20, 1924

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1924



* Red Grange "The Galloping Ghost"

* University of Illinois famous performance

* Michigan Wolverines




This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21 that include: "ILLINOIS FAVORED TO CAPTURE TITLE", "Eleven's Decisive Victory Over Michigan Stamps It as a Big Ten Leader" and more (see photo).



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579862

V-2 rocket testing in New Mexico...

Item #579862

December 12, 1946

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 12, 1946



* V-2 German rocket test 

* White Sands, New Mexico



This 60 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 22: "V-2 Rocket Hits 100 Miles Away". See photo for brief text here. Other post World War II news throughout. Other news, sports and advertisements within. Good condition.... See More  

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579866

V-2 rocket testing in New Mexico......

Item #579866

December 06, 1946

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 6, 1946



* V-2 German rocket test 

* White Sands, New Mexico



This 48 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 25: "V-2 SETS NEW SPEED MARK". "Rocket Launched at White Sand Goes 5,000 Feet a Second". See photo for brief text here.



Other post World War II news, sports and advertisements throughout. A three inch clean tear ... See More  

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579868

V-2 rocket testing in New Mexico......

Item #579868

December 22, 1946

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1946



* V-2 German rocket test 

* White Sands, New Mexico



This 100+ page newspaper has a three column photo on page 21 with heading:



* ARMY PREPARES FOR TEST OF MAN-MADE METEORS



Also a two column headline on page E9 (inside, near back): "Rockets Hurling Man-Made Meteors Into Space Might Open a New Field of Astrophysics" See photos for ... See More  

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579885

Eugene Burton Ely... First shipboard airplane landing...

Item #579885

January 19, 1911

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, January 19, 1911  This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ELY ALIGHTS ON CRUISER'S DECK", "Aviator Makes Successful Landing on Pennsylvania and Flies Back to Shore", "MACHINE ENTIRELY UNDAMAGED", "ELABORATE PRECAUTIONS TAKEN" and more (see images).



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579887

1957 Pan Am Flight 7 disaster...

Item #579887

November 09, 1957

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 9, 1957



* Pan Am Flight 7 disaster (early 1st report)

* Clipper Romance Of The Skies

*
Boeing 377 Stratocruiser airplane



This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Fear Plane, 44 Aboard Lost At Sea". This tells of Pan Am Flight 7 airplane disaster in the Pacific Ocean.



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579890

1929 Swifton, Arkansas tornado...

Item #579890

April 11, 1929

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 11, 1929



* Swifton, Arkansas & more

* Tornadoes disaste
r



This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "4 KNOWN DEAD, 100 INJURED IN AN ARKANSAS TORNADO", with subhead (see images). Coverage tells of the tornado outbreak in Arkansas in which the towns of Swifton, Guion and Parkin were hit hardest. Other... See More  

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579926

Prohibition in America starts...

Item #579926

January 19, 1920

THE SCRANTON TIMES, Scranton, Pennsylvania, January 19, 1920



* Prohibition in America starts 

* No beer - liquor 



This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

"SUPREME COURT IS SPEEDING UP DRY DECISION" "Permits Rhode Island To Institute Original Proceeding To Test" "Validity Of Prohibition Act" which tells of the start of prohi... See More  

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579935

William Joyce executed...

Item #579935

January 03, 1946

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, January 3, 1946



* William Joyce executed (1st report)

* Lord Haw-Haw

* Nazi propaganda broadcaster




This 14 page newspaper has a small one column heading on the front page: "'Lord Haw Haw Hanged Today at Wandsworth"



Other news of the day. Light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good condition.... See More  

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579951

Galveston, Texas hurricane...

Item #579951

August 17, 1915

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, August 17, 1915 



* Galveston, Texas hurricane...  Early 1st report 



This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GALVESTON STORM", "City Apparently Safe", "No Loss Of Life Reported", and "Sea Wall Shows No Signs of Weakening--Gale at Times 90 Miles and Hour".



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579952

The death of actor John Barrymore...

Item #579952

May 31, 1942

THE SUNDAY STAR-NEWS, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 31, 1942



* John Barrymore death (1st report)

* Hollywood movie actor



This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7: "JOHN BARRYMORE DIES IN HOSPITAL" and "Famous Actor Succumbs At Age Of 60 Following 11-Day Illness" with a photo of Barrymore (see photos).



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580000

Gandhi starts hunger strike....

Item #580000

September 19, 1932

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, September 19, 1932



* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

* The Mahatma food strike beginning




This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Gandhi Eats Less and Stops Exercise as Fast Nears"



This tells of the start of his 6-day hunger strike in jail. See photo for text here.



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580001

Johnny Goodman...

Item #580001

September 21, 1932

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, September 21, 1932



* Johnny Goodman

* Amateur golfer




This 22 page newspaper has a very nice full back page advertisement with heading: "WELCOME HOME, JOHNNY" with large photo and related text (see photos). Of course this would be the only title to have such an ad being his hometown.



News of the day throughout. Light browning, minor margin ... See More  

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580007

Gandhi during fasting...

Item #580007

March 07, 1939

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, March 7, 1939



* Mahatma Gandhi

* "Fast Unto Death"

* Rajkot, India




This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GANDHI WINS AND ENDS HIS FAST", "Has Been Without Food For 98 Hours" and "To Meet With Viceroy"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear... See More  

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580012

Lefty Grove 30th season win... Photo of Gandhi...

Item #580012

September 19, 1931

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, September 19, 1931



* Lefty Grove 30th victory of season (record)

* Philadelphia Athletics - MLB baseball

* Great Gandhi photo



This 22 page newspaper has a two column photo on page 17 with headings: "Sets Pace For Southpaws", "Lefty Grove Wins His 30th To Establish Record".



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

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580041

Cleveland circus fire... Ringling Brothers Circus...

Item #580041

August 04, 1942

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, August 4, 1942



* Cleveland OH Ohio circus fire

* Ringling Brothers




This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "50 Animals Burned As Fire Sweeps Circus Tent" and "Disastrous Blaze Sweeps Menagerie At Ringling Bros. Cleveland Show"



This tells of the fire disaster of the Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus a... See More  

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580042

Prince Karim Becomes Aga Khan IV...

Item #580042

July 13, 1957

PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, July 13, 1957 

 

* Prince Karim becomes Aga Khan IV

* Shiites


This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Harvard Youth Named To Head Muslim People."



Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. There are a few small binding holes along spine but is otherwise in good condition.



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580084

Independence rally in Bombay, India... Gandhi...

Item #580084

January 27, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 27, 1930



* Independence rally in Bombay India

* Mahatma Gandhi




This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "REDS IN INDIA CLASH WITH NATIONALISTS"; "300 Tear Down Latter's Falgs at Huge 'Independence Day' Meeting in Bombay" and "ASSAIL GANDHI PROGRAM"



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580098

Battle Of Midway beginning...

Item #580098

June 09, 1942

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, June 9, 1942



* Battle Of Midway - Carriers

* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy

* The battles that changed the course of WWII




This 10 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Chinese Forces Wipe Out Japanese Invasion Troops" with subhead: "Expect Return of Jap Fleet for 'Face Saving'"... See More  

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580152

Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast...

Item #580152

May 30, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 30, 1933



* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast



This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "GANDHI ENDS FAST, WEAK BUT HAPPY", "His Friends Rejoice as He Sips Orange Juice After 21 Days Abstinenence From Food" and more. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condi... See More  

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580155

Oklahoma Sooners 47 game win streak ends...

Item #580155

November 18, 1957

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, November 18, 1957



* Oklahoma Sooners, Norman OK

* 47 game win streak ends - college football

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish




This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 8:



* Notre Dame 7-0 Upset Victory Over Sooners Starts Festivities



Tells of the longest ever college football NCAA division I win streak coming to an end at 47 games by ... See More  

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580180

The Four Horsemen in 1951...

Item #580180

February 14, 1951

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 14, 1951



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta




This 56 page newspaper has a one column heading at the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (page 45):"'4 Horsemen'---Today and in the 1920's" with two group photos of the famed football players from Notre Dame (see photos).



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580183

Robot rocket plane....

Item #580183

October 18, 1947

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1947



* Robot rocket plane

* Speed of sound tested?



This 30 page newspaper has small one column headlines on page 3: "British Robot Test Fails", "Rocket-Driven Plane Found to Travel Below Speed of Sound", and more. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.

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580191

First living earth being into space...

Item #580191

November 07, 1957

THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, November 7, 1957



* 1st living earth being into space by Sputnik II

* Russian dog "Laika"



This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "No Red Man In Moon, Yet"



Other news and advertisements of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise nice.
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580195

United Nations Headquarters site...

Item #580195

April 14, 1947

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1947



* United Nations Headquarters site becomes official

* Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York City




This 44 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page that include: "New York Turns Over Land As U.N. Site Is Consecrated" and more. (see photos) Reporting continues on page 4 with related photos. See photos for portion of the text here. Great to... See More  

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580196

Knute Rockne sidelined as coach... World Series...

Item #580196

October 11, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 11, 1929  This 64 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 39: "Rockne Ill at Home as Notre Dame Team Leaves for Navy; Has Nebraska as Guest". Was this the beginning of his leg problem which lead to him coaching his final year in a wheel chair ?



Also a interesting advertisement on page 37 for the movie: "They Had To See Paris" which w... See More  

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580199

1947 robot rocket airplane....

Item #580199

April 30, 1947

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1947



* Pilotless rocket plane

* Speed of sound tested ?



This 52 page newspaper has small one column headline on page 7: "Test Rocket Plane Aims At 900 Miles an Hour"



Please see photo for brief text here. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More  

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580217

Eva Dugan hanging... first woman to be executed in Arizona...

Item #580217

February 21, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, February 21, 1930  This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:  "SIX OF SEX SEE ARIZONA WOMAN SLAYER HANGED", "Mrs. Dugan, Who Killed Employer, Executed; Head Severed By Rope's Snap" with smaller subheads. This tells of the hanging of Eva Dugan, the first woman to be executed Arizona. Nice to have ... See More  

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580221

1930 Bobby Jones wins.....

Item #580221

May 31, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, May 31, 1930



* Bobby Jones (early 1st report)

* Wins British amateur championship

* This was his 2nd win towards the famous grand slam




This 13 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* JONES DEFEATS WETHERED, 7-6, TO WIN CROWN

* British Amateur Gold Championship Captured by Atlantan For First Time




Nice to have this report on th... See More  

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580223

Bill Arnold wins the Indianapolis 500...

Item #580223

May 30, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, May 30, 1930



* Indianapolis 500 classic

* Billy Arnold wins

* Great headline for display




This 28 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "YOUNG ARNOLD WINS SPEEDWAY CLASSIC"



Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



Other news of t... See More  

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580224

Jack Sharkey in heavyweight boxing match...

Item #580224

February 27, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, February 27, 1930



* Jack Sharkey - Boxing - boxer

* Pre-fight odds

*
Nice headline for display



This 24 page newspaper has banner headline on the front page: "Jack Sharkey Holds 10-1 Odds To Beat Phil Scott" with subheads. More inside with related photos. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headli... See More  

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580228

1930 Frost TX tornado....

Item #580228

May 07, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, May 7, 1930



* Runge & Frost TX Texas

* Tornadoes disaster




This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "65 KNOWN DEAD IN TEXAS STORM" and "Horror of Tetanus Expected to Add to Toll; Eight Reported in Dying Condition". See photos for text. Nice to have this report on the front page.



Other news, spor... See More  

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580239

1930 Bobby Jones wins...

Item #580239

May 29, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, May 29, 1930



* Bobby Jones - golfer

* British amateur championship

* This would be his 2nd win towards the famous grand slam




This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "JONES SCORES SCANT VICTORY OVER JOHNSTON" and "Americans Stage Ding-Dong Battle That Is Decided Only on Eighteenth Hole"



Nice to ha... See More  

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580269

1st U.S. mail rocket flight...

Item #580269

February 10, 1936

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, February 10, 1936



* 1st American rocket plane try

* Rocket mail - Frido Kessler (1st report)

* Greenwood Lake, New York




This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 4:  "ROCKET PLANE FAILS; ANOTHER TRIAL PLANNED" with smaller subheads. Tells of the 1st test flight try of the 1st U.S. rocket mail plane.



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580274

Army vs. Yale football...

Item #580274

October 27, 1928

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 27, 1928



* Army Cadets vs Yale Bulldogs

* NCAA college football

* Great headline for display




This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "ARMY LEADING BULLDOG" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



Other news, sp... See More  

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580275

William Edward Hickman hangs....

Item #580275

October 19, 1928

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 19, 1928



* William Edward Hickman hanged

* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder




This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "'FOX' HICKMAN HOLDS COURAGE AS TRAP DROPS" and "Only Slight Pallor and Weakening Knees Show Emotions of Doomed Youth" with smaller subheads and photo of... See More  

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580278

Graf Zeppelin.....

Item #580278

October 13, 1928

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 13, 1928



* D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship

* 1st Transatlantic flight Over the Atlantic Ocean




This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CRIPPLED ZEP SPEEDS ON" with subheads (see images).



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear and chi... See More  

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580279

Rocksprings Texas tornado disaster...

Item #580279

April 13, 1927

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, April 13, 1927



* Rocksprings, Texas

* Extreme tornado disaster




This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:  "62 PEOPLE DEAD IN TEXAS STORM; MANY ARE HURT", "Tornado Levels Village, Leaves Scores Dead and Injured in Debris; Toll Mounting" with smaller subheads. (see photos) Tells of the tornado disaster at Roc... See More  

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580282

Sugar Ray Robinson wins boxing title...

Item #580282

December 21, 1946

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, December 21, 1946  This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "Robinson Wins Welter Crown"



Other news of the day. This issue is missing pages 7-8 which is unrelated to the mentioned report, minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.

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580286

Al G. Barnes circus death...

Item #580286

July 25, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, July 25, 1931  This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BARNES, PIONEER OF CIRCUS, DEAD", "End Comes For Master Showman at Indio, Cal.; Under Big Top Since Youth"



Nice to have this report on the front page.



Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and chipping, irregular at th... See More  

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580290

Water Valley MS hangings.....

Item #580290

August 03, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, August 3, 1931



* Great lefty Grove headline

* Philadelphia Athletics

* Major league baseball - MLB




This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "GROVE WINS 13TH STRAIGHT" with subheads and photo (see images). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice ... See More  

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580317

Robert Goddard... early rockets...

Item #580317

July 18, 1929

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 18, 1929



* Robert H. Goddard - Clark University professor

* Early rockets - rocketry



This 60 page newspaper has a two column headlines on page 15: "Test Rocket's Explosion Is Mistaken for Meteor".



Other news of the day throughout including period advertising. This rag edition is in very nice condition.



wikipedia notes: Robert Hutchings ... See More  

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580329

The 1934 "babes in the woods" murder suicide....

Item #580329

November 25, 1934

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, November 25, 1934



* 3 Babes in the woods murders, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

* 1st report




This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:  "Woman Into Mystery of 3 Girls' Slaying", which tells of the "Babes in the Wood" murders near Pine Grove Furnace, Pennsylvania (see images). Other news of the day with period adve... See More  

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580332

Knute Rockne's last collegiate game.....

Item #580332

December 05, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 5, 1930



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. USC Southern California Trojans

*
Last official collegiate game coached by Knute Rockne before death

* Notre Dame to repeat as National Champions after this game



This 32 page newspaper has pre-game reporting on the Notre Dame vs. USC football game which was the last collegiate game Knute Rockne w... See More  

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580334

Glen Cinema disaster, Scotland...

Item #580334

December 31, 1929

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 31, 1929



* Glen Cinema disaster

* Paisley, Scotland

* Early same day, 1st report



This 16 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "SCORES OF CHILDREN AMONG 72 DEAD IN THEATER FIRE PANIC" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nic... See More  

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580335

Army-Navy football game...

Item #580335

December 13, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, December 13, 1930



* Army Cadets vs. Navy Midshipman

* NCAA college football - Yankee Stadium



This 12 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page:  "ARMY SCORES LATE TO TRIM NAVY, 6-0" with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for di... See More  

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580341

1st around the World airplane flight begins...

Item #580341

June 23, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, June 23, 1931



* Wiley Post and Harold Gatty - 1st airplane flight around the World begins 

* Monoplane Winnie Mae ( early same day report)




This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"WORLD FLIERS HOP OFF FOR BERLIN" with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a... See More  

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580343

Twenty Grand wins Belmont in 1931...

Item #580343

June 13, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, June 13, 1931



* Twenty Grand - American thoroughbred race horse

* Belmont Stakes - great headline for display



This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"TWENTY GRAND WINS BELMONT STAKE" with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice f... See More  

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580345

Notre Dame and Souther California football...

Item #580345

November 21, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, November 21, 1931



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football

* Southern California USC Trojans




This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "IRISH LEADING TROJANS, 7-0" with subheads and related photo (see images). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice ... See More  

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580359

1st New York to Panama airplane flight.....

Item #580359

November 10, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, November 10, 1930



* 1st New York to Panama flight

* Aviator Roy W. Ammell - airplane




This 16 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "FLIER SAFE AT GOAL OF 2,270-MILE TRIP" with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for disp... See More  

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580361

Notre Dame vs. Army Cadets....

Item #580361

November 29, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, November 29, 1930



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football

* Knute Rockne's next to last game as coach




This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"Notre Dame and Army in 0-0 Tie As First half Ends" with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as w... See More  

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580362

Notre Dame vs. Northwestern....

Item #580362

November 22, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, November 22, 1930



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football

* Knute Rockne's last year as coach




This 12 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "NORTHWESTERN AND IRISH TIE IN FIRST" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.

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580364

Bethany OK tornado.....

Item #580364

November 19, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, November 19, 1930



* Bethany OK Oklahoma

* Camel Creek tornado disaster




This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "23 Killed, 100 Injured as Tornado Sweeps Oklahoma Town" with subheads (see images). This is nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice f... See More  

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580365

Legs Diamond assassination.... Same day report...

Item #580365

December 18, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 18, 1931  This 18 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Enemies 'Execute' Legs Diamond" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for larger than normal headline here as well. Nice for display.



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580367

The death of Henri Matisse...

Item #580367

November 04, 1954

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, November 4, 1954



* The death of Henri Matisse

* Famed artist - painter



This 72 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 26: "Famed Artist Matisse Dies in France", which is a 1st report of the death of famous painter, Henry Matisse. see photos for text here.



Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, small binding holes along the sp... See More  

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580369

Hack Wilson trade.....

Item #580369

December 09, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 9, 1931  This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "HACK WILSON TRADED FOR BURLEIGH GRIMES"



Nice to have this report on the front page.



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580370

Female baseball player Jackie Mitchell.....

Item #580370

December 22, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 22, 1931



* Jackie Mitchell - girl baseball player

* Chattanooga Lookouts minor league team



This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 13: "MEMPHIS GIRL CAGER TO PLAY AGAINST JACKIE MITCHELL HERE" with subheads (see images). Other news of the day including additional sports and advertisements.. Light browning with mino... See More  

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580371

Cowboy actor Tom Mix...

Item #580371

November 03, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, November 3, 1930



* Tom Mix - Cowboy actor

* Western movies fame



This 20 page newspaper has a one column photo of Tom Mix with heading: "Cowboy Ill".



Other news of the day. Light browning with a little margin wear and chipping, irregular at the spine, otherwise good condition.



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580378

1931 U.S. Open golf... Billy Burke...

Item #580378

July 06, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, July 6, 1931



* U.S. Open golf championship

* Inverness Club - Toledo OH Ohio

* Golfer Billy Burke




This 16 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "BURKE TAKES LEAD IN OPEN" with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for dis... See More  

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580383

1931 Jack Sharkey....

Item #580383

July 22, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, July 22, 1931



* Boxer Jack Sharkey

* Heavyweight boxing odds




This 16 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "SHARKEY IS 3 TO 1 FAVORITE", with subheads (see images). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



Other news of the day with period a... See More  

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580384

1929 Charles Lindbergh...

Item #580384

November 18, 1929

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, November 18, 1929 



* Charles Lindbergh injured 



This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"REPORT COL. LINDBERGH INJURED" with subheads. (see) Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well.



Other news of the day including various advertising. Complete wi... See More  

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580395

Knute Rocke... Notre Dame team...

Item #580395

December 09, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, December 9, 1930



* Knute Rockne's Notre Dame team

* A unusual statement of praise



This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

"Perfect Pick Of All-America Eleven Is Made" and "St. Louis Coaches Use rare Judgment--Choose Rockne's Team".



Other news of the day including various advertising. Complete with... See More  

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580398

Drug trade....

Item #580398

April 12, 1927

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 12, 1927



* Pre war drug trade

* Gangs




This 26 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "ALLEGED DOPE RING BARED" with subheads (see images). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



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580404

Jimmie Foxx 58th home run...

Item #580404

September 26, 1932

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 26, 1932 



* Jimmie Foxx home run # 58 

* Boston Red Sox
 



This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on 14: "FOXX WALLOPS 58TH HOMER" and "Jimmy Finishes Two Short of Record".



Other baseball news on the last day of the regular season for 1932.

Other news of the day throughout including period advertising.... See More  

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580405

Gandhi fasts ends...

Item #580405

September 27, 1932

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 27, 1932 



* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma 

* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends 

* Untouchables to Harijans 



This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Gandhi Brings Fast to End as He Wins Fight", "Great Britain Meets His Demands on Untouchables"

and more (s... See More  

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580410

Great Babe Ruth pictorial...

Item #580410

August 13, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, August 13, 1930



* Unusual group of Babe Ruth photos

* New York Yankees - Major league baseball



This 22 page newspaper has a nice grouping of Babe Ruth photos with heading: "'IT'S A TOUGH LIFE'.....SAYS THE BAMBINO.....'BUT I'M NOT WEAKENING'"



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580414

Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast...

Item #580414

May 08, 1933

NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, May 8, 1933



* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast

* Early, same day 1st report



This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Gandhi Freed by British as He Starts Fast in Jail", "Government Feared Serious Disorders if Indian Leader Died in Prison--Ordeal Thought Likely to Prove Fatal to Mahatma".



Other news and... See More  

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580415

Gandhi-Irwin Pact...

Item #580415

March 05, 1931

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 5, 1931 This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "GANDHI WINS DEFIANCE FIGHT FOR INDIA".



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, little margin wear, otherwise good condition.



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580416

Ruth Nichols airplane flight record...

Item #580416

March 06, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, March 6, 1931



* Ruth Nichols - aviatrix

* Altitude airplane flight record (women)



This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:

"RUTH NICHOLS SETS NEW RECORD" with photo of Nichols (see photos).



Nice to have on the front page. Other news of the day including period advertising. This issue has light browning with little ... See More  

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580417

Kenansville, NC prison fire disaster... Aviatrix Ruth Nichols breaks altitude record...

Item #580417

March 07, 1931

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 7, 1931



* Kenansville NC North Carolina

* Duplin County prison camp fire

* Ruth Nichols flight record




This 18 page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "11 CONVICTS BURN TO DEATH IN CELLS" with subheads.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day including a front page report on aviatrix, Ruth Nichols, b... See More  

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580437

Babe Ruth's Yankees contract...

Item #580437

March 07, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, March 7, 1930



* Babe Ruth nearing the end of his career

* New York Yankees contract disagreement




This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 22:

"BABE RUTH REJECTS YANKS OFFER OF $85,000 FOR ONE SEASON" with subheads and photo of Ruth (see photos).



Tells of Babe Ruth dealing with his new contract extension. He would agree with Y... See More  

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580440

Battleship La Liberte disaster...

Item #580440

September 26, 1911

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 26, 1911



* French Battleship La Liberte

* Explosion disaster (1st report)




This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LIBERTE BLOWN UP", "OVER 300 ARE KILLED", "FRENCH NAVAL DISASTER", and "FIRE REACHES MAGAZINES" and more with photo of the warship. Thi... See More  

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580443

Neenah Wisconsin train wreck

Item #580443

September 25, 1911

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 25, 1911



* Neenah WI Wisconsin

* Hayrack (hayride) train disaster



This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "TRAIN HITS HAYRACK", "13 KILLED AT NEENAH, WIS.", "TRACKS HIDDEN BY BILLBOARD" and more with list of the dead and injured (see photos). This tells of the ... See More  

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580449

Max Schmeling Young Stribling...

Item #580449

July 03, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, July 3, 1931



* Max Schmeling (German Boxer) vs. Young Stribling

* Title boxing match (pre fight)




This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"FIGHT ODDS SHIFT TO CHAMPION" with subheads (see photos). Unusual for such a nice headline here on the front page.



Other news of the day including period advertising. Usual bro... See More  

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580479

Flight around the World in 1931...

Item #580479

July 02, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, July 2, 1931



* Wiley Post and Harold Gatty...  1st flight around the World in airplane ends

* Hero's welcome in New York City




This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

"WILD OVATION GREETS FLIERS IN MANHATTAN" "New York Accords Heroes' Welcome to Post, Gatty After Record World Hop" with related pho... See More  

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580482

Paris Tennessee murder...

Item #580482

June 17, 1927

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 17, 1927



* Joseph Upchurch negro murder

* Paris, Tennessee




This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "SHERIFF IS KILLED BY CRAZED NEGRO"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with some margin wear and chipping, little irregular at the spine, otherwise good.

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580484

1st Hawaii flight from mainland in 1927...

Item #580484

June 29, 1927

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 29, 1927



* 1st flight to Hawaii from the mainland

* Lester J. Maitland & Albert Hegenberger


* Fokker C-2 "Bird of Paradise" airplane



This 26 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "FLIERS LAND IN HAWAII" with subheads and photos of the two pilots. A historic issue in aviation. Nice for display.... See More  

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580487

Notre Dame all-stars....

Item #580487

December 27, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 27, 1930  This 2 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "EX0-NOTRE DAME STARS FAVORED", "Meet All-Star Eleven in Los Angeles in Charity Game Today"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with some margin wear and chipping, little irregular at the spine, otherwise good.

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580509

Montreal Canadians win the Stanley cup...

Item #580509

April 15, 1931

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 15, 1931



* Montreal Canadians - NHL Hockey

* Wins Stanley Cup title

* Babe Ruth photo



This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 26 that include: "Canadians Blank Chicago Hawks and Capture Second Stanley Cup in Succession" with subhead, lineups and photo to Johnny Gagnon (see images).



This tells of the Montr... See More  

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580539

U.S. Open golf championship...

Item #580539

June 14, 1927

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 14, 1927



* U.S. Open golf championship

* Oakmont Country Club, Pennsylvania

* Great headline for display



This 28 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "HAMPTON TOPS U. S. OPEN" with subheads and related photo (see images). It is nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice hea... See More  

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580542

Stock market crash of 1929 related headline...

Item #580542

May 05, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, May 5, 1930



* Post stock market crash of 1929... great headline for display

* Wall Stret, New York City




This 22 page newspaper has a great six column headline on the front page: "STOCKS UP BRISKLY AFTER HEAVY SLUMP", with subheads (see images). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well - esp... See More  

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580544

William Edward (Fox) Hickman capture ...

Item #580544

December 29, 1927

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 29, 1927



* William Edward Hickman captured

* Murderer of Marion Parker & others




This 22 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "FOX ADMITS TWO MURDERS" with subheads. (see) Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well.



Other news of the day. Lig... See More  

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580570

Matthew Kimes Gang, bank robbery gang...

Item #580570

June 15, 1927

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 15, 1927



* Outlaw Matthew Kimes getaway

* Kimes-Terrill bank robbery gang



This 24 page newspaper has a nice five column headline on the front page: "'BAD MAN' BINDS MARSHALL TO TREE; MAKES GETAWAY with subheads (see image). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice fo... See More  

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580572

Frank Knox & Henry Stimson named to war cabinet....

Item #580572

June 21, 1940

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1940



* Frank Knox and Henry L. Stimson

* France close to surrender to the Nazis




This 44 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page that reads: "KNOX AND STIMSON ARE NAMED TO CABINET" with subheads (see image). This tells of Frank Knox being named Secretary of the Navy and Henry L Stimson being named Secretary of War.



Other news, spo... See More  

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580574

Rogers Hornsby 1921 batting crown....

Item #580574

January 06, 1921

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, January 6, 1921



* Rogers Hornsby batting crown

* St. Louis Cardinals

* Major league baseball




This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13: "ROGERS HORNSBY LED BATTERS IN NATIONAL", "Cardinal Infielder Has Average of .370 and Made Most Hits With 218" with nice nice of Hornsby with caption: "NATIONAL BATTING C... See More  

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580584

Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman....

Item #580584

December 21, 1927

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 21, 1927



* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder

* William Edward Hickman




This 22 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "POLICE STRIKE FOX'S TRAIL" with subheads and great photo of Hickman with caption: "$100,000 Reward---Dead or Alive"



What makes this issue extraordinary is that the front... See More  

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580585

Death of Thomas Edison...

Item #580585

October 21, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 21, 1931  This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "EDISON'S LAST RITES MARKED BY SIMPLICITY", "Burial Proceeded By Singing of Favorite Songs, Reading of Eulogy By Friend"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, little margin wear and chipping, irregular at the sp... See More  

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580595

Grover Alexander breaks NL Win Record... Graf Zeppelin breaks the Transatlantic flight record...

Item #580595

August 11, 1929

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 11, 1929



* Pitcher Grover Alexander

* Breaks Christy Mathewson record?

* Graf Zeppelin flight (speed) record



This 40+ page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 2 of the sport's section (inside): "Phillies and Cards Divide Double Bill" with box scores. This tells of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Grover Alexan... See More  

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580596

Early airmail airplane flight...

Item #580596

August 03, 1911

SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 3, 1911  This 12 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "AEROPLANE LETTER CARRIER", "Grahame White Will be Postman Between London and Windsor"



A historic issue both in aviation and United States postal history as well. See photo for brief text here.



Other news of the day. Light brown... See More  

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580601

"Lone survivor" of the Iwo Jima flag-raising...

Item #580601

April 07, 1945

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1945 



* Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima flag raising

* Rene Gagnon, lone survivor




A somewhat inconspicuous report on page 5 notes: "Lone Marine Survivor of Iwo Photo Due Home". The report notes that: "Rene A. Gagnon of Manchester, N.H., is the only marine in Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal's famous Mt. Suribachi flag-raising picture... See More  

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580613

Paul Waner wins the National League MVP...

Item #580613

December 05, 1927

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 5, 1927



* Paul Waner (Big Poison) wins National League MVP

* Pittsburgh Pirates

* Major league baseball



This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 13: "Paul Waner Chosen National's Most Valuable Player" with subheads and photo of Waner (see photos).  Other news, sports and advertisements are within the i... See More  

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580614

Southern Cross flight....

Item #580614

June 24, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis,Tennessee, June 24, 1930



* Southern Cross airplane - aircraft

* Transatlantic flight Ireland to U.S.

* Charles Kingsford Smith





This 24 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Southern Cross Passes Halfway Mark In Ocean Hop" with subheads (see). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice head... See More  

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580618

Bobby Jones wins British Open...

Item #580618

June 20, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 20, 1930



* Bobby Jones wins British Open - PGA golf

* Year of grand slam victory (2nd of 4 wins)



This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "JONES SHOOTS 291 TO WIN 3RD BRITISH OPEN", "Bobby Now Has Double, Having Captured Amateur Crown Last Month". This would be the year of his famous grand slam ... See More  

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580649

The death of American artist, Edwin Austin Abbey...

Item #580649

August 02, 1911

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 2, 1911



* American artist, Edwin Austin Abbey death

* John Jacob Astor



This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ABBEY, THE PAINTER, DEAD", "AMERICAN ARTIST DIES ABROAD" and more. This tells of the death of American artist, Edwin Austin Abbey with more on page 8, with inclu... See More  

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580659

Bobby Jones wins British Open...

Item #580659

June 17, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, June 17, 1930



* Bobby Jones in the British Open - PGA golf

* Year of grand slam victory (2nd of 4 wins)



This 24 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 18: "Bobby Jones Shoots A 77 And Has Total Score Of 150" with subheads and action photo of Jones (see photos). Tells of day 2 of the qualifying round of the 1930 British Open. This wou... See More  

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580661

Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey...

Item #580661

June 12, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, June 12, 1930



* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey

* Heavyweight boxing championship




This 24 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "ODDS 2 TO 1 SHARKEY DEFEATS SCHMELING" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues in the sport's section with two nice illustrations of the fighters (see photos). Unusual from such a nice head... See More  

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580667

1st Tranatlantic passenger flight...

Item #580667

June 25, 1939

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 25, 1939  This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Fog on Coast Delays Clipper", "Notables Help Blaze Nothern Route"



See photos for text on the 1st ever transatlantic passenger service flight. A historic report in aviation history. This report was published when the famous flight was still in pr... See More  

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580669

William C. Ocker death...

Item #580669

September 18, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 18, 1942



* William C. Ocker death... "Father of Instrument Flying"

* Aviator - aviation - airplanes



This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22 that include: "COL. OCKER IS DEAD; AVIATION INVENTOR" "Retired Officer Was Known as 'Father of Blind Flying"--Stricken in Washington" and more with photo of Ocker (... See More  

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580692

1st South Atlantic aerial crossing...

Item #580692

June 18, 1922

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 18, 1922



* 1st South Atlantic Ocean airplane Flight

*
Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral



This 30+ page has one column headlines on page 13:  "PORTUGUESE FLIERS COMPLETE TRIP", "Reach Rio Janeiro From Lisbon, Where They Left in April--Used Three Hydroplanes" which tells of the completion of the first aerial crossing of the S... See More  

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580693

The death of aviator Hermann Koehl...

Item #580693

October 09, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 9, 1938



* Aviator, Hermann Koehl death

* Atlantic - East to West fame



This 150+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 45 that include: "HERMANN KOEHL, OCEAN FLIER, DIES", "German Captain Pilot of the Plane Bremen on First East-to-West Atlantic Hop", "Shot Down Twice In War" and more with photo of Kohl (see images). A first ... See More  

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580705

Marion IN Negro lynching...

Item #580705

August 08, 1930

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, August 8, 1930



* Marion Indiana IN

* Negroes lynchings

* Grant County Jail




This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "INDIANA MOB LYNCHES TWO NEGRO KILLERS", "Crowd Storms Jail to Get Victims; Women Trample on One".



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580706

Young Stribling boxing at Wimbledon Stadium...

Item #580706

July 28, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, July 28, 1930



* Boxer Young Stribling

* Heavyweight boxing

* Wimbledon Stadium




This 16 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "STRIB BEATS SCOTT BY K. O. IN SECOND" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



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580707

Glenn Curtisss death... aviation pioneer...

Item #580707

July 23, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, July 23, 1930



* Glenn Curtiss death

* Aviation pioneer

* U.S. airplane industry




This 24 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "GLENN CURTISS, AIR PIONEER, DIES", "Appendicitis Operation Fatal to Famous Builder of U.S. Aircraft" which is a 1st report on the death of U.S aviation pioneer, Glenn Curtiss.



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580709

Bobby Jones... Grand slam of golf....

Item #580709

June 04, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, June 4, 1930.



* Golfer Bobby Jones

* Wins British amateur championship

* This would be the 2nd win towards his famous grand slam




This 20 page newspaper has a one column photo on page 14 with heading: "AS Jones Won" (St. Andrews, Scotland). Other news of the day throughout.



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580720

St. Joseph MO negro lynching...

Item #580720

November 29, 1933

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, November 29, 1933 This 20 page newspaper has various headlines on the front page that include: "INQUIRY ORDERED IN MISSOURI MOB'S BURNING OF NEGRO", "Negro Attacker of Women Lynched By Mob at St. Joseph, Mo., Prison", "'Did All I Could' Sheriff Says; Eye-Witness Describes Attack" and more.



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580721

Gunnison, Mississippi negro lynching...

Item #580721

April 24, 1930

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, April 24, 1930



* Lloyd Warner negro lynching

* St. Joseph, Missouri




This 26 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Crowd Shoots Negro In Levee Lynching Bee" which tells of the lynching of Negro Dave Harris in Gunnison, Mississippi.



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580722

Earl Averill MLB home run debut... Babe Ruth's wedding day...

Item #580722

April 17, 1929

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 17, 1929



* Earl Averill hits home in debut (1st at bat)

* Cleveland Indians - 1st in AL history

* Babe Ruth wedding day



This 34 page newspaper has a one column photo of Babe Ruth on the front page with heading: "Ruth Will Marry Today; Abandons Secret Ceremony"



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580725

Babe Ruth hurts leg...

Item #580725

April 23, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 23, 1931



* Babe Ruth hurts leg

* New York Yankees

* Major league baseball




This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 15: "BABE RUTH WILL BE OUT OF GAME FOR TWO WEEKS WITH INJURY" with subheads and photo of Ruth with caption: "Great Bambino Is a Casualty"



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580726

Ty Cobb accused of spousal abuse...

Item #580726

April 15, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 15, 1931



* Ty Cobb - wife abuser ?

* Detroit Tigers




This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "TY COBB CRUEL, SAYS WIFE IN ASKING DIVORCE" with photo of Cobb. Unusual for such a report to be on the front page.



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580727

Ira C. Eaker transcontinental flight....

Item #580727

April 11, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 11, 1931



* Army pilot Ira C. Eaker

* Transcontinental
flight try

* Airplanes - aviation



This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "EAKER RACES EAST, RECORD IN GRASP" with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for di... See More  

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580760

Bugsy Siegel arrested....

Item #580760

April 17, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1941 This 48 page newspaper has small and somewhat discrete one column headlines: "HELD ON LEPKE CHARGE", "Siegel Arrested in Los Angeles on New York Indictment"



This tells of the arrest of Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel for harboring gangster Louis (Lepke) Buchalter.



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580786

Boxer Jack Johnson Death...

Item #580786

June 11, 1946

EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, June 11, 1946 



* Heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson... 

* Death report...  1st report... 




This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 16: "Jack Johnson, First Negro Heavy Champ, Killed in Auto Crash" (see photos for text here).



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580788

William Edward (Fox) Hickman capture ...

Item #580788

December 23, 1927

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 23, 1927



* William Edward Hickman captured

* Murderer of Marion Parker & others




This 20 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "FOX BARES CRIME PLOT" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



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580801

Charles Lindbergh Mexico flight...

Item #580801

December 14, 1927

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, December 14, 1927  This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "LINDY IN MEXICO'S CAPITAL" with subheads and nice photo of Lindbergh. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



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580805

Belgium surrenders to Nazis...

Item #580805

May 28, 1940

THE NEWS, Frederick, May 28, 1940



* Belgium surrenders to Germany

* King Leopold III




This 10 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"Belgium Surrenders; Leopold Called Traitor; Allied Army Facing Disaster" with subheads and related photo. Tells of the formal surrender of the country of Belgium to the Germans during World War II. Nice issue for display.



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580808

Jerome Kern death... "Show Boat" musical fame....

Item #580808

November 12, 1945

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, November 12, 1945



* Jerome Kern death (1st report)

* Show Boat musical fame



This 24 page newspaper has one column headings on page 17: "Jerome Kern's Pen Is Stilled", "Week's Illness Fatal to Famous Composer" with small photo of Kern (see photos).



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580831

1st Masters Tournament...

Item #580831

March 22, 1934

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 22, 1934



* Lilyan Tashman death - Jewish actress

* 1st Masters Tournament

* 1st day of play - Augusta, Georgia




This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Lilyan Tashman Dies as First Starring Film Stirs Broadway" and more with nice photo of Tashman (see photos).



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580876

Birth of a Nation Opening Ad...

Item #580876

March 03, 1915

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1915

 

* Birth of a Nation - The Clansman

* David Llewelyn Wark Griffith
 
This 20 page newspaper has a back page ad for the controversial film: "Birth Of A Nation". This was the opening date in New York City and the film was being shown at the Liberty Theater. The movie, directed by D.W. Griffith, involved 18,000 people and is desc
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580879

Pancho Villa...

Item #580879

November 02, 1915

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, November 2, 1915



* Pancho Villa

* Pre Agua Prieta Mexico night raid (1ST REPORT)

* United States Army




This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GEN. VILLA ATTACKS", "One American Wounded" and more. See photos for text.



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580881

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.



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580887

The death of Earle Lewis Ovington...

Item #580887

July 23, 1936

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, July 23, 1936



* Earle Lewis Ovington death

* 1st airmail airplane flight fame



This 44 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Pioneer Flier's Ashes to Be Strewn Over Sea".

 

A 1st report on the death of Earle Lewis Ovington, best known for flying the 1st official airmail flight. Unfortunate for such a small... See More  

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580888

Golfer Bobby Jones...

Item #580888

July 02, 1930

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, July 2, 1930



* Bobby Jones welcome home

* British Open champion

* Broadway ticker tape parade




This 20 page newspaper has a very nice six column headline on the front page: "CROWDS HAIL JONES ON RETURN TO U.S." with subheads. Unusual for such a nice headline on the front page here. Nice for display.



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580911

Hamilton GA Negroes lynching....

Item #580911

January 26, 1912

VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, January 26, 1912



* Hamilton Ga Georgia

* Negroes lynchings



This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "THREE COLORED MEN AND WOMAN LYNCHED" and "Georgia Mob Hangs and Shoots Murder Suspects".



This tells of the lynchings of murder suspects in Hamilton, Georgia. See photos for text here.



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580940

Frank Costello - NYC mob boss...

Item #580940

March 17, 1951

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, March 17, 1951



* Frank Costello - NYC gangster - mob boss

* "The Prime Minister of the Underworld"


* United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce



This 26 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Costello Defies Probers Again" with subheads (see photos). More text with ... See More  

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580985

The Wellman Ocean Air Trip...

Item #580985

October 29, 1910

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 29, 1910  The front cover features the illustration of "Story of the Wellman Ocean Air Trip" which shows the view from the S.S. "Trent" of the "America" as it was being lowered preparatory to launching the lifeboat. The article on this trip and additional photos are within the issue. Other articles are: "Our Wasted Seaw... See More  

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580987

Women's fashion of the day...

Item #580987

February 17, 1900

HARPER'S BAZAR, New York, February 17, 1900  The frontpage is "Ruth, the Gleaner" illustrating the first paper of the 'Bazar's series "Women of the Bible".  Within the issue are: "Four Original Fashion Designs Exclusively for Harper's Bazar"; "Ohio's First Lady - Mrs. Babcock"; "Cut Paper Patterns Hints for the Home Dressma... See More  

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580992

1912 Jacksonville Pa tornado.....

Item #580992

June 21, 1912

VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, June 21, 1912



* Jacksonville PA tornado disaster



This 8 page on one column headlines on the front page:



* TORNADO COMPLETELY DESTROYS TOWN

* One Thousand People Camping in Fields



See photos for text here.



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580993

Finleyville PA coal mine explosion...

Item #580993

April 24, 1913

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, April 24, 1913



* Finleyville PA Pennsylvania

* Cincinnati coal mine disaster




This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "100 MEN KILLED WHEN EXPLOSION SHATTERS MINE", "Horror Occurred Near Pittsburg--Bodies of Seventy of the Victims Have Been Recovered", "Miners Who Escaped Were Badly Burned" a... See More  

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580995

Game of the Century... Norte Dame vs. Ohio Buckeyes...

Item #580995

November 03, 1935

THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, November 3, 1935



* GAME OF THE CENTURY ?

* Ohio State vs. Notre Dame

* Famous comeback win



This 36 page newspaper has a nice four column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Fighting Irish Blast Buckeye Lead in Final Period, 18-13" with subheads, stats, lineup and tow large photos of Wayne Millner and Andy Pilney.

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580997

1st Masters Tournament in 1934...

Item #580997

March 24, 1934

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 24, 1934  This 22 page newspaper has great banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 13): "JONES STILL TRAILS GOLFING PACK" with subheads and small photo of Horton Smith, who would be the eventual winner. (see) This was the 2nd day report of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf... See More  

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581027

Nazi rocket glider bombs in 1943.....

Item #581027

September 24, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 24, 1943



* Rocket warfare during World War II

* New Nazi rocket glider bombs




This 44 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 22: "Glider Rocket-Bombs" (see photos for text). Other World War II era news throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.

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581028

The new Bazooka rocket gun....

Item #581028

September 16, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 16, 1943



* World War II - WWII

* United States Army

* Bazooka rocket gun



This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 14:  "Army Shows Bazooka Gun to the Public; It Fires 2-Foot Rocket Through Tank Armor", with photos and text.



Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice conditio... See More  

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581033

On the 1929 founding of television...

Item #581033

September 03, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 3, 1929



* John Baird - father of television

* TV in it's infancy - inventions



This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 29 that include: "VOICE AND IMAGE GO TOGETHER OVER WIRE", "Simultaneous Transmission of Clear Televised Pictures and Sounds Demonstrated", "Baird System Can Be Used by Any Broadcasting Station in New... See More  

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581036

Ernie Banks hits 3 HRs...

Item #581036

August 05, 1955

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 5, 1955



* Ernie Banks 3 home runs game

* Chicago Cubs - Mr. Cub




This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8:  "Cubs' Banks Hits Three Home Runs"



Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Paper is in good condition.



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581046

Mahatma Gandhi released from jail...

Item #581046

January 28, 1931

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 28, 1931 



* Mahatma Gandhi jail release



This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "INDIA'S BATTLE WILL CONTINUE, GANDHI WARNS", "Thousands Gather To Pay Him Homage", "Woman Crushed to Death as Bombay Throngs Fight to See Him; Cites Rights" and more with smaller sub... See More  

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581049

Booker T. Washington in a court case... Funeral of John B. McDonald, the builder of the New York subway system...

Item #581049

March 21, 1911

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, New York, March 21, 1911  The front page of this issue contains a one-column headline "Dr. Washington Too Ill To Go To Court" with sub-headlines "Set low Issues Statement for Trustees, Expressing Their Confidence in Him" "Lawyers Hold conference" "injuries Caused by Falls, Not by Blows, Ulrich Says, Who Asserts Negro Educator Hit Him, Then ... See More  

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581050

Levelland, Texas UFO sightings...

Item #581050

November 05, 1957

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 5, 1957



* Levelland, Texas UFO case

* New Mexico sightings

* Sputnik II - Laika (dog)




This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "REPORT MYSTERY OBJECT SKIPPING OVER STATES OF TEXAS, NEW MEXICO" which tells of a UFO sighting in New Mexico around the same time of the Levelland Texas UFO case.



Also on the same... See More  

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581052

Hurricane Hazel....

Item #581052

October 16, 1954

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 16, 1954  This 12 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "46 Die In Hurricane, Damage Total Mounts" with subhead (see images)



Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise good condition.

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581058

Ivy VA tornado disaster...

Item #581058

October 01, 1959

THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, October 1, 1959



* Ivy VA tornado disaster (1st report)

* Charlottesville, Virginia




This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Twister Cloud Hits Hurricane Area; 11 Killed" with smaller subheads. This tells of the tornado disaster at the small community of Ivy, Virginia near Charlottesville.



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581080

Medals of Honor... Gino Merli... Carrier Saratoga badly damaged...

Item #581080

June 16, 1945

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 16, 1945  Page 15 of this issue features the report "Medals of Honor Presented to Four - Three Marines and a Soldier Are Decorated by Truman at White House Ceremony - One of Them a Jerseyite - First Lieut. Rauh, of Lindenwold, Took Grenade Blast to Save His Comrades". This report includes a photo of the four men, Major Everett P Poe; Pfc. Gino J Me... See More  

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581085

Detroit race riots....

Item #581085

June 22, 1943

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, June 22, 1943  This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "DETROIT PLACED UNDER ARMY LAW" with subhead. (see)



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Light browning, little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.



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581096

Ruth Bancroft Law flight record...

Item #581096

November 21, 1916

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 21, 1916



* Ruth Bancroft Law

* Woman aviatrix

* Airplane flight record




This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "RUTH LAW LANDS HERE FROM CHICAGO IN RECORD FLIGHT", "Gasoline Nearly Gone on Last Leg of Her Journey, She Volplanes to Governor's Island", "Glides Through Dense Fog", "Almost Benumbed B... See More  

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581101

Pancho Villa...

Item #581101

November 24, 1916

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 24, 1916  This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "VILLA STORMS PART OF CITY OF CHIHUAHUA", "Garrison Is Surprised with 5 Attacks Despite Fierce Fire", "Bandit Leader Deceives Trevino with False relief Program" and more.



Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise g
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581102

Frank Costello - NYC mob boss......

Item #581102

March 18, 1951

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, March 18, 1951



* Frank Costello - NYC gangster - mob boss

* "The Prime Minister of the Underworld"


* United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce



This 30+ page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page:  "Costello Faces Perjury and Contempt Charges", with subheads (see images).



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581103

Tony Accardo... Chicago Outfit....

Item #581103

July 10, 1958

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 10, 1958



* Tony "Big Tuna" Accardo

* Chicago Outfit mob boss



This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Gang Lord Faces Quiz" with caption: "Accardo Is Boss Of Chicago's Underworld". See photos for text.



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581123

Battle of Monte Cassino ends...

Item #581123

May 18, 1944

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, May 18, 1944



* Battle of Monte Cassino, Italy ends

* World War II - WWII




This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Nazis Driven From Cassino; French Capture Outpost In Hitler Line" with subheads. Reporting on the end of the Battle of Monte Cassino which lasted from January 17 to May 18, 1944 during World War II in Italy.



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581126

The death of comedienne Gracie Allen...

Item #581126

August 28, 1964

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 28, 1964

 

* Gracie Allen death

* Comedienne duo and wife of George Burns




This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Gracie Allen Dead At 58" with caption: "Lovable 'Nitwit' Heart Attack Victim--" and photo (see photos).



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581143

Beatlemania in New York City...

Item #581143

August 29, 1964

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 29, 1964



* The Beatles in New York City

* Photo of teenage girls in hysteria




This 12-page newspaper has a two-column photo at the bottom of the front page with caption: "Beatlemania" and brief text. See photos for details. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Some spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

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581145

1943 Willow Run Ford Rouge Plant strike...

Item #581145

June 21, 1943

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 21, 1943 



* Willow Run 

* Ford Rouge plant strike 

* UAW 
officers



This 26 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"STRIKE CRIPPLES WILLOW RUN" which tells about the plant strike with subhead and related photo. (see photos)



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581153

Joe DiMaggio connects for his first major league home run...

Item #581153

May 11, 1936

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 11, 1936

 

* Joe DiMaggio hits 1st career home run

* New York Yankees - MLB

* The Yankee Clipper




This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 11: "Yankees Take Lead From Red Sox" with subheads that include: "DI MAGGIO AND DICKEY HIT HOMERS AS TEAM DEFEATS A'S, 7 TO 2" and more with box scores.
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581177

German Bombers raid London...

Item #581177

October 10, 1940

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 10, 1940

 

* German Bombers attack London England



This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "High Alter Of St. Paul's Cathedral Wrecked By Bomb" with subheads. Other news, sports and advertising of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

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581178

Jack Benny Fined in 1933...

Item #581178

April 04, 1939

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, April 4, 1939 



* Jack Benny Fined for Gem smuggling



This 12 page newspaper has small one column headlines on the front page: "Jack Benny Is Fined $10,000" "Also Sentenced To Serve Year And Day In Prison, But Term Is Suspended"
 
Other news of the day including period advertising. Little spine wear, otherwise in good
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581179

1946 Earthquake & Tunami...

Item #581179

April 02, 1946

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 2, 1946.



* Alleutian Islands Earthquake

* Alaska & Hawaii Tsunami




This 18 page newspaper has six column headline on the front page:
 
* Quake-Born Fury Sweeps Pacific: HAWAII ISLES RIPPED BY HUGE TIDAL WAVE
 
with subhead: "Toll May Go Into Hundreds; West Coast Hit"
 
Other news of the day.
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581200

Indoor Marathon race...

Item #581200

October 22, 1928

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, October 22, 1928.



* Indoor Marathon race

* Early Madison Square Garden

* El Ouafi




This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 18 that include: "JOLIE RAY LOSES THRILLING RACE AT NEW YORK", "Arab Too Strong for Chesty Runner in Madison Square Garden" and more (see photos).



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581204

Valencia Bombed...

Item #581204

May 28, 1937

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, May 28, 1937

This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "REBEL PLANES BOMB VALENCIA" and "200 Killed in Terrific Attack Before Dawn; British Ship Hit" with smaller subheads.



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581206

Benny Leonard... Jewish boxer...

Item #581206

June 27, 1922

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1922



* Benny Leonard - Jewish boxer

* Jack Britton




This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11 that include: "BRITTON DEFEATS LEONARD ON FOUL", "Lightweight Champion Is Disqualified for Hitting While Opponent Is Down", "Bout Ends In Thirteenth", "26,000 On Hand For Match" and more (see images). This tells of... See More  

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581212

1962 Alcatraz Prison escape attempt...

Item #581212

June 13, 1962

THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, June 13, 1962



* Alcatraz Island Prison, San Francisco Bay

* Successful escape ?

* Clint Eastwood fame "Escape From Alcatraz"




This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Search Widens For Escapees From Alcatraz" with smaller subheads (see images).



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581216

Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar...

Item #581216

April 18, 1961

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 18, 1961



* Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar

* Butterfield 8 - Academy Awards




This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:  "Oscar Prizes No Surprise" with caption: "Dramatic Acceptance" which tells of the recent Academy Award presentation that featured Elizabet Taylor winning her very firs... See More  

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581221

Catfish Hunter's 1968 perfect game...

Item #581221

May 09, 1968

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 9, 1968



* James Catfish Hunter's perfect game

* Oakland Athletics A's

* MLB baseball



This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Athletics Hunter Pitches First Perfect Game"



This was actually the first perfect game thrown in the American League in 46 years.



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581233

Battle of the Marne...

Item #581233

September 11, 1914

THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, September 11, 1914 

 

* Battle of the Marne 



This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "ALLIES LEFT GAINS 37 MILES" "BELGIAN ARMY DRIVES GERMANS BACK" and more (see photos).



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581238

Pier fire in Hoboken, New Jersey...

Item #581238

July 02, 1900

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, July 2, 1900



* The Great Hoboken NJ Pier docks fire

* New York Harbor, New Jersey




This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LOSS OF LIFE GREAT", "Fearful Havoc Caused by Big Fire at Hoboken Docks", "Estimate Places Damage to Property at Ten Millions of Dollars" and more (see im
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581243

Benito Mussolini condemned...

Item #581243

October 10, 1935

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 10, 1935



* Benito Mussolini & Italy condemned

* League of Nations - Geneva




This 22 page newspaper has a  seven column headline on the front page: "IL DUCE: BLOCKADE MEANS WAR" with subheads (see images). This tells of the League of Nations in Geneva condemning Italy for it's invasion on Abyssinia.



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581245

Jack Dempsey boxing title defense...

Item #581245

September 07, 1920

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, September 7, 1920



* Boxer Jack Dempsey

* Heavyweight boxing champion

* 1st on radio




This 20 page newspaper has a two column headlines on page 16: "DEMPSEY Kayos Miske" with subhead: "Dempsey Kayos In 3D Round". This tells of Jack Dempsey defending his heavyweight boxing crown by knocking out Billy Miske.



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581249

Joe Louis... Heavyweight boxing title fight...

Item #581249

February 01, 1941

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, February 1, 1941



* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber

* Clarence (Red) Burman

* Heavyweight boxing title fight




This 10 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on page 3: "LOUIS K. O.'S BURMAN IN FIFTH" with subheads.



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581253

Victoria Woodhull death... Charles Lindbergh's welcome home...

Item #581253

June 11, 1927

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 11, 1927

 

* Victoria Woodhull death (1st report)

* Woman's suffrage leader



This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "VICTORIA MARTIN, NOTED SUFFRAGIST, DIES IN ENGLAND", "Active in Reform and Social Work--Helped Buy Washington Ancestral Home--Well Known as Author"



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581271

The death of Vallabhbhai Patel...

Item #581271

December 15, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1950



* Sardar Patel death (1st report with photo)

* Leader in India




This 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 31: "SARDAR PATEL, 75, IS DEAD IN BOMBAY", "Deputy Prime Minister Called Nation's 'Strong Man'--Was Associate of Ghandhi" with smaller subheads and photo. Early, same day report on the death of India lead... See More  

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581308

Althea Gibson... 1st Negro Wimbledon champ...

Item #581308

July 08, 1956

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 8, 1956



* Althea Gibson - tennis star

* 1st Negro Wimbledon win (historic)
 



This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "SHIRLEY FRY CAPTURES WIMBLEDON TITLE" with subheads (see photos).



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581318

Baltimore Colts (Indianapolis) 1st game.....

Item #581318

September 08, 1947

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1947



* Baltimore (Indianapolis) Colts 1st game

* National Football League NFL




This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 29 that reads: "Wrong-Way Run by Buffington Helps Baltimore Down Football Dodgers" with subheads that include: "Colts Turn Back Brooklyn By 16-7" an d more with Stats & lineups (see images).



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581325

Millheim, Pennsylvania.....

Item #581325

November 09, 1905

THE MILLHEIM JOURNAL, Pennsylvania, November 9, 1905



This 4 page newspaper, measuring 20 by 26 inches, has news of the day with advertisements. Light browning with various margin & fold tears, otherwise good.

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581337

Buffalo Bills first win ever....

Item #581337

September 24, 1960

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 24, 1960



* Buffalo Bills very 1st win

* National Football League NFL




This 22 page newspaper has a small one column heading at the bottom of page 15: "Buffalo Turns On Patriots, 13-0" which tells of the very first win for the newly acquired Buffalo Bill football team. Unfortunate for such a small report but it is what it is.



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581338

Fergus Falls, MN tornado... in 1919...

Item #581338

June 23, 1919

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, June 23, 1919



* Fergus Falls MN Minnesota tornado disaster

* 1st report




This 12 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "Toll of 200 Lives Taken by Tornado", with subheads that include: "Blocks Are Razed In Business Part Of Fergus Falls" and more. See photos for text.



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581344

North Texas tornadoes disaster...

Item #581344

April 10, 1919

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, April 10, 1919



* Bonham, Trenton, Mission & more - TX Texas

* Tornadoes disaster




This 18 page newspaper has a very nice seven column headline on the front page: "82 LIVES TAKEN BY STORM" with subheads that include: "Texas Is Swept, Also Arkansas And Oklahoma" and more. This tells of the deadly tornadoes that struck many Nor... See More  

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581345

SS Florizel Red Cross liner sinking....

Item #581345

February 25, 1918

THE WILMINGTON DISPATCH, Wilmington, North Carolina, February 25, 1918



* SS Florizel Red Cross liner sinking



This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "DEATH LIST OF THE FLORIZEL WRECK IS NOW PLACED AT 102" with subheads. This tells of the wreck and sinking of the SS Florizel, Red Cross liner, in Newfoundland, Canada.



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581362

Cincinnati Bengals very 1st football game....

Item #581362

September 07, 1968

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 7, 1968



* Cincinnati Bengals very 1st game

* American Football League (AFL)




This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "Chargers Clobber Bengals" which tells of the very 1st game Cincinnati played in professional football (AFL).



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581397

Harwick coal mine explosion...

Item #581397

January 25, 1904

WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, January 25, 1904



* Harwick coal mine explosion (1st report)

* Cheswick, Pennsylvania disaster




This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BURRIED ALIVE (sic)"and "Over 100 Men Perish in Mine Near Pittsburg As Result of Explosion"



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581399

Space monkeys Able and Miss Baker...

Item #581399

May 28, 1959

PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, May 28, 1959  This 8 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Two Monkeys Return Alive From Missile Space Rides" with subhead.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A few small binding holes along spine, library stamp in masthead, otherwise in good condition.



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581401

Dallas Texans only NFL win...

Item #581401

November 28, 1952

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 28, 1952  This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 34: "Dallas Texans Win Over Bears, 27-23" and "New Pro Entry Scores First Victory; Tripucka Paces Winners"



This tells of first and only win for the short lived NFL team Dallas Texans. They would end their only season with a record of 1-11. This w... See More  

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581408

Terry Bradshaw drafted... Pittsburgh Steelers...

Item #581408

January 28, 1970

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 28, 1970  This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 28: "Bradshaw First, Owens 19th in Pro Grid Draft" with subhead: "No. 1 Pick Once a Reject" and photo of Bradshaw. Tells of the NFL draft in which Terry Bradshaw was the first pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The final piece of the puzzle for a future ... See More  

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581428

Washington D.C. UFOs...

Item #581428

July 29, 1952

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 29, 1952



* Washington D.C. UFO Incident

* Flying Saucers (1st report)



This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Can't Find Saucers Despite Sightings Reported By Radar"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.



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581464

Paul Heylandt.... Rocket propulsion....

Item #581464

March 23, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1931



* Rocket airplane engine

* Paul Heylandt



This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9 that include: "GERMAN DEVELOPS 14-LB. PLANE MOTOR", "Paul Heylandt's 200 H.P. 'Vestpocket' Engine Is Driven by Liquid Gas", "Rocket Principle Is Used" and more (see images). See photos for text. Other news of the day... See More  

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581465

Jess Williard... Jack Johnson...

Item #581465

March 31, 1915

THE LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, April 3, 1915  This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 8: "JOHNSON INSISTS ON BOXING SAM M'VEY" with subheads and related photos. Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear & tears, otherwise good. Must be handled with care.



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581563

The death of Jack London death...

Item #581563

November 23, 1916

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 23, 1916



* Jack London death (1st report)

* American author - fiction writer




This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "DIED AT WORK", "Jack London Was Writing Short in His Bed When Fatally Stricken" and more. This tells of the death of famous fiction writer Jack London. See photo for brief t... See More  

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581589

First American in space... The space race 'takes off'...

Item #581589

May 05, 1961

WILLIAMSPORT SUN-GAZETTE, Pennsylvania, May 5, 1961



* Astronaut Alan Shepard...  1st American in space

* Mercury-Redstone 3 - Freedom 7




The banner headline announces: "U.S. Does It---Space Flight Success" with various subheads and related reports, including "Shot Puts U.S. Back Into 'Space Race' "& more, plus above the masthead are three large photos of ... See More  

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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"



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581591

Notre Dame's first defeat on their home field in 25 years...

Item #581591

November 19, 1928

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, November 19, 1928



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* Knute Rockne

* 1st loss is 25 years




This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 11: "CARNEGIE TECH ON TOP OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL WORLD" with subheads that include: "DEFEAT OF IRISH STAMPS SKIBOS AS GREAT ELEVEN" and 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).



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581635

Danno O'Mahoney death...

Item #581635

November 04, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1950  This 34 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 20: "DANNO O'MAHONEY DIES", "Auto Accident Injuries Fatal to Irish Wrestling Star"



1st report on the death of this famous professional wrestler from the 1930's.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More  

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581646

Washington D.C. UFOs...

Item #581646

August 01, 1952

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1952 This 34 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 19: "'Flying Saucer' Queries Hamper Air Force Work"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout with front page reporting on the 1st helicopter crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. Rag edition, little spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.

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581781

1924 Four Horsemen Notre Dame win...

Item #581781

November 22, 1924

THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, November 22, 1924



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish (famous year)

* The Four Horsemen - Knute Rockne

* 1924 college football season




Page 5 has various reports on college football games to be played on this day with a one column heading:  "Knute Rockne To Lose 23 Men".



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