Clem Sohn falls to his death...
Item #703687
April 26, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 26, 1937
* Clem Sohn killed
* Airshow dare-devil
* Parachute failure
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "'Bird Man' From Michigan Killed; Parachutes Fail" Related photo n the back page. (see images)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
1968 Democratic National Convention protests...
Item #703474
September 05, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 5, 1968
* 1968 Democratic National Convention protests
* United States involvement in the Vietnam War
* Far left-wing Democrats riot in Chicago, Illinois
* Support for presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey
The front page has three related photos with brief text. (see images) Much more on pages 23 through 29 with loads of... See More
Death of Henry Ford...
Item #702881
April 08, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1947.
* Henry Ford death (1st report)
* Automobile pioneer - Detroit, Michigan
The front page has a two column headline: "HENRY FORD IS DEAD AT 83 IN DEARBORN" with subheads that include: "Pioneer In Autos" "Leader in Production Founded Vast Empire in Motors in 1903" and more. Lengthy coverage continues on page 32 with photo of Ford... See More
Death of Cecil B. DeMille...
Item #702858
January 21, 1959
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 21, 1959
* Film Titan C. B. DeMille's death report
The front page article continues: "Cecille B. DeMille, 77, pioneer maker of Hollywood's most consistently profitable movies, died of a heart attack at his home early today. He had been ill for a week.... The veteran producer also visited Europe last year to promote "The ... See More
Larry Bird vs. "Magic" Johnson - NCAA Championship Showdown.....
Item #702575
March 28, 1979
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, Chicago, Illinois, March 28, 1979
* Michigan State Spartans vs. Indiana State
* Earvin Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird
* NCAA Division 1 Basketball Championship
Close to the back of the issue, in the Sports Section, are two articles related to the highly-anticipated showdown between Earvin "Magic" Johnson, of Michigan State, and Larry Bird, of Indiana State, in th... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #701827
January 29, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 29, 1924
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SHILOH 'QUEEN' JUST A MOTHER" with subheads. (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the ti... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #701426
March 24, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 24, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The front page has a two column heading: "'QUEEN'S' POISON THREAT HAUNTED WITNESS, CHARGE" with subheads. (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save... See More
Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times" opening day ad.......
Item #701051
February 19, 1936
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 19, 1936
* Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times"
* Opening Day in Detroit, Michigan (eve)
* Movie - film debut advertisement & review
Page 8 has a 9 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times", a silent comedy film, in Detroit, Michigan.
The top of the same page has a heading: "Chaplin&... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #700384
July 23, 1927
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 23, 1927
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King Benjamin Purnell scandal trial
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The front page has a one column heading: "CULT GIRL, 19, WEDS OLD MAN ON FAKE OATH" with subhead. (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete w... See More
Frank Lloyd Wright death...
Item #700302
April 09, 1959
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, April 9, 1959
* Frank Lloyd Wright death (1st report)
* Famous American architect
This 72 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Frank Lloyd Wright, 89, Architecture Genius, Dies" with one column photo of Wright.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: Fr... See More
Ohio State Buckeyes very 1st victory vs. Michigan...
Item #699983
October 26, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 26, 1919
* Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry
* Very 1st Buckeyes victory in this game
* Ferry Field, Ann Arbor
Page 4 of the sport's section (near the back) has a one column heading: "Ohio State Wins, 13-3" with subhead and lineups. Text includes: "...Michigan went down to defeat before Ohio State, 13-3, this afternoon for the first time..." (... See More
1977 Michigan Wolvernies vs. Ohio State Buckeyes...
Item #699934
November 20, 1977
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Nov. 20, 1977
* Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
* NCAA college football rivalry game w/ photos
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "Woody's the Aggressor but Michigan Wins on Points" with subhead: "106,024 See Wolverines Earn Rose Bowl Trip, 14-6" and two related photos. (see images)
Much ... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #699914
December 22, 1926
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 22, 1926
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King Benjamin Purnell sex w/ minors scandal trial
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The front page has a banner heading: "'King Ben,' Lying on Stretcher, Hears Story of Attack" with subheads. (see) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at th... See More
1918 Hammond Circus Train Wreck...
Item #699639
June 22, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 22, 1918
* Hammond Circus Train Wreck
* Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus disaster
* Michigan Central Railroad - Indiana
The front page has a seven column headline: "Scores Killed In Circus Train Wreck" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tot... See More
Flint sit-down strike begins... GM...
Item #699311
December 31, 1936
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 31, 1936
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike begins
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "Strikes affect 3 Flint Plants" with subhead and related photo. (see images) First report coverage on the initial beginning of the strike. Nice to have in a Detroit publication
Other news, sp... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond is shot... Fred 'Killer' Burke...
Item #697890
April 28, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1931
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot
* New York City gangster
* Fred 'Killer' Burke gets life
The top of the front page has a two-column head: "CLEAN-UP OF DIAMOND GANG ORDERED BY THE GOVERNOR; WOUNDED LEADER IS DYING" with subheads and lengthy reporting.
Also on the front page is a two-column heading: "'Killer' Burke Gets... See More
1937 Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends....
Item #696911
February 11, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 11, 1937
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The front page has a great banner headline: "GEN. MOTORS STRIKE ENDED" with subheads. Nice for display. More on page 6. A few related photos are on the back page. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition. ... See More
Michigan Wolverines are the 1948 National champions...
Item #696700
November 30, 1948
THE DETROIT NEWS, November 30, 1948
* Michigan Wolverines
* National champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football
The front page of the sport's section (page 25) has a two column heading: "Final Score for '48--'M' 3,448, Irish 3,325" with standings. (see images) First report coverage on the Michigan Wolverines officially being named national champions of college... See More
Tom Brady's last college football game....
Item #696419
January 03, 2000
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 3, 2000
* Tom Brady last college football game
* Michigan Wolverines vs. Alabama
* 2000 Orange Bowl
The top of page 3 of the sport's section has a two column heading: "An Exhausted Brady Delivered for Michigan" with photo of Brady during the game. This was Tom Brady's last collegiate football game in which he threw a career-high 369 yards and fou... See More
Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster....
Item #696405
June 10, 1953
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 10, 1953
* 1953 Flint-Worcester tornado outbreak sequence
The front page has a banner headline: "197 DIE IN TORNADOES; FLINT TOLL MAY SOAR" with subheads and large photo. (see images) Full page pictorial on the back page. Coverage on the Flint, Michigan and Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster which was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. histor... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #696162
March 14, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 14, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CULT IS VICTOR IN COURT TEST" with subheads. (see) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 4... See More
Terrific & rare broadside "Extra" on the capture of Jefferson Davis...
Item #695818
May 14, 1865
STATE JOURNAL - EXTRA, Sunday, May 14, 1865
* Very rare miniature broadside
* Capture of Jefferson Davis
* President of the Confederacy
A terrific little broadside "Extra" with no mention of city or state of origin as was typical, given such releases were for local consumption only. The only hint that it may be from Michigan is in one of the headlines.
The three headlines ... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #695429
March 20, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 20, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The front page has a one column heading: "PURNELL FRAUD, SAYS WITNESS" with subheads. (see) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 44 pages, lig... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #695103
March 13, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 13, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "''EXPOSE' BORES BENTON HARBOR'" with subheads. (see) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at th... See More
Ending of prohibition in Michigan...
Item #694999
April 13, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 13, 1933
* Prohibition ending in Michigan
* Beer - liquor soon to return
* Michigan Senate passes beer bill
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Senate Passes Beer Bill by 26 to 3 Vote" with subheads. (see) Prohibition would officially end a few weeks later.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning ... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #694993
March 12, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 12, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GIRLS WARNED OF CULT CROSS" with subheads. (see) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 48 ... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #694638
March 22, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 22, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The front page has a one column heading: "FEDERAL CULT INQUIRY HINTED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 2. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at ... See More
House of David cult commune... Benjamin Purnell...
Item #694135
April 22, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 22, 1923
* The Israelite House of David religious commune
* King & Queen Benjamin and Mary Purnell
* Benton Harbor, Michigan cult
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CULT MEMBERS FLOCK TO ALTAR" with subheads. (see) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 40... See More
Tom Brady's 1st NFL football touchdown pass...
Item #694093
October 15, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 15, 2001
* Tom Brady 1st NFL football touchdown pass
* New England Patriots vs. San Diego Chargers
Page 7 of the sport's section has a three column heading: "Charger Lead Evaporates; Patriots Win in Overtime" with lead-in: "New England 29, San Diego 26" and related photo. Stats on the game are on the following page. This was Tom Brady's ve... See More
George Washington at age 22... Great map of America...
Item #694072
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1754
* Great American colonies mid-18th century map
* Future general & president George Washington
Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by the British to prevent the encroachments, incl
... See More
* Great American colonies mid-18th century map
* Future general & president George Washington
Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by the British to prevent the encroachments, incl
Michigan State... 1952 National champs....
Item #693953
December 02, 1952
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 2, 1952
* Michigan State Spartans
* National champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "MSC Awarded First U.S. Grid Title by Landslide Vote" with standings (see). First report coverage on the Michigan State Spartans officially being named national champions of college football b... See More
1st Surgeon General cigarette warning...
Item #693846
July 12, 1957
THE DETROIT NEWS, MI Michigan, July 12, 1957
* 1st Cigarette smoking connection w/ lung cancer
* United States Surgeon General warning
* Leroy Edgar Burney
This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "U.S. Agency Links Cancer to Cigarets"
Tells of the very 1st time a United States official linked cigarette smoke wi... See More
Nellie Bly death... NYC journalist...
Item #693642
January 28, 1922
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 28, 1922
* Nellie Bly Death
* Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
* New York World journalist
Page 14 has one column headings: "NELLIE BLY, NOTED WRITER, IS DEAD", "Newspaper Woman Achieved Fame in Trip Around World". This is 1st report coverage on the death of famed New York World journalist, Nellie Bly.
Other ne... See More
Hitler is absolute dictator... To deal with Jewish boycott...
Item #692463
March 24, 1933
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, March 24, 1933
* Adolph Hitler becomes dictator of Germany
The ftpg. has a one column head: "Hitler Copes With Threats Of Jew Boycott". The text includes in part: "The Hitler government, confirmed as an absolute dictatorship for four years...problems of answering atrocity reports abroad & meeting threats of an economic boycott ... See More
1929 Kalamazoo, Michigan witch killing...
Item #692324
July 20, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1929
* Etta L. Fairchild murder
* Witch's spell killing - wicca
* Eugene & Pearl Burgess
* Kalamazoo, Michigan
Page 3 has a one column heading: "MICHIGAN WIDOW, 75, KILLED BY 'WITCH'" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the killing of Etta Fairchild by Eugene and Pearl Burgess at Kalamazoo, Michigan. This would end up to be... See More
1928 Mount Morris Michigan girl murder...
Item #691692
January 13, 1928
THE DETROIT NEWS, Jan. 13, 1928
* 5 year old girl Dorothy Schneider w/ photos
* Mount Morris, Michigan kidnapping & murder
* Slayer suspect Adolph Hotelling arrest ?
The front page has a displayable banner headline: "SUSPECT HELD AT FLINT IN SLAYING OF GIRL, 5" with subheads and related pictorial.
Complete with 48 pages, light toning and a some wear at the margins, a few bin... See More
Front page photo of JFK when a Senator...
Item #691468
September 21, 1959
AMERICAN OBSERVER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 1959
* Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy photo
The front page features 4 photos, one being: "John Kennedy" concerns a compromise labor-,management bill. Part of the caption states: "...sponsored by Representatives Griffin, Michigan Republican, and Phil Landrum, Georgia Democrat--plus milder provisions backed by Senator K... See More
1929 Detroit Study nightclub fire...
Item #690510
September 20, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 20, 1929
* The Study club fire (same day report)
* Detroit, Michigan speakeasy disaster
* Illegal prohibition era nightclub
The front page has a five column heading: "17 Perish in Detroit cabaret Fire" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the prohibition era Detroit, Michigan nightclub fire disaster shortly before the great stock market ... See More
SS Andaste sinking... Lake Michigan...
Item #690489
September 13, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 13, 1929
* SS Andaste sinking disaster
* Lake Michigan shipping
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FEAR 28 LOST; SHIP VANISHES" with subhead. Related photo on the back page. (see)
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in great condition.
Early print of Niles, Michigan...
Item #690024
May 01, 1858
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 1, 1858 Inside has 2 pages of text with 8 prints of: "Cottage Architecture". Also a print of: "The Union School any Niles, Michigan" with an article, plus: "The City of Kandahar, Afghanistan".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Views of Sault Sainte Marie...
Item #690005
May 02, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 2, 1857 The front page features a print of: "The Foreign Factories, Canton". Other prints within include four prints of: "Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan" including the "Principal Street" "Upper Entrance, Sault Ste. Marie Canal" "Fort Brady" and: "Lower Entrance Sault Street. Marie Canal" with an art... See More
Early Chicago scenes...
Item #689875
April 11, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 11, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly". Among the many prints are a front page print of: "The Emperor & Empress of Austria".
Other prints within include: "Lake St., Chicago" "Clark Street Bridge, Chicago" "Depot of the Illinois & the Michigan Centr
... See More
Other prints within include: "Lake St., Chicago" "Clark Street Bridge, Chicago" "Depot of the Illinois & the Michigan Centr
1934 John Dillinger gang... The Flint, Michigan robbery...
Item #688344
May 19, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint, Michigan bank robbery
Page 3 has one column headings: "$30,000 RAID IS LAID TO DILLINGER GANG" "Presence of Leader Himself in Foray on Bank at Flint, Mich., Is Doubted" "Woman One Of The Band" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition in ni... See More
A Mormon community in Lake Michigan?
Item #687861
June 02, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1853 Page 3 has: "The Mormons In Michigan" which includes: "...serious troubles have arisen between the Mormons & the fishermen on Lake Michigan...that the Mormons have established themselves on an island in the lake...there is much exasperation against the Latter-day Saints..." with more.
Four pages, very ni
... See More
Jimmy Hoffa is found guilty... His hometown newspaper...
Item #687012
March 05, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS--EXTRA, Michigan, March 5, 1964
* Jimmy Hoffa found guilty
* Labor union - teamsters leader
* Jury tampering, conspiracy & fraud
* Best publication to be had ? - rare
The perfect newspaper for this historic report, as Jimmy Hoffa lived in Detroit since 1924.
The banner headline announces: "HOFFA FOUND GUILTY - Faces 10 Years in Prison" wi... See More
Little village of San Francisco is deluged with gold...
Item #686933
February 17, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 1849
* Gold discoveries in village of San Francisco
The front page has: "The Grand Inauguration Ball, at the City Hall Saloon". Page 3 has a curious article on creating a: "Railroad From Lake Michigan to the Pacific".
The back page has: "Incidents In California" which is a letter datelined f... See More
Baby Face Nelson's first robbery... Grand Haven, Michigan bank robbery...
Item #686228
August 19, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 19, 1933
* Grand Haven, Michigan bank robbery
* George 'Baby Face Nelson' before his fame
* Outlaws - gangsters
The top of page 7 has a two column heading: "Loot Michigan Bank; 5 Shot; Fleeing Robbers Drop $6,000" (see) First report coverage on the Grand Haven, Michigan bank robbery which was led by the infamous baby Face Nelson. His name is... See More
Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends....
Item #685954
January 13, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 13, 1937
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The top of the front page has a four column headline : "1,200 Warrants Out for Strikers as Flint Grows Calm After Riot; Troops Stand By to Keep Peace" with subheads. (see) Great to have in a Detroit publication. Rare as such.
Complete ... See More
Inkster, Michigan Ford Motor employees recovery...
Item #685747
December 17, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 17, 1931
* Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan
* Henry Ford Motor Company employees
* African American Detroit suburb experiment
* The Great Depression era
The top of the front page is a two column heading: "Ford Acts to Aid Debt-Ridden Workers; Begins Rehabilitation of a Whole Village" (see) First report coverage on Henry Ford trying an experiment in In... See More
Notre Dame wins 1989 college football title...
Item #685637
January 03, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 3, 1989
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Wins Fiesta Bowl vs. West Virginia
* College football national champions
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "#1: There's No Stopping Notre Dame" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage continues inside. Much reporting on the Rose Bowl between Michigan and USC.
Complete wit... See More
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