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).
Other news of the day including period advertising. This issue has small bind... See More
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
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
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
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).
Other news, sports a... See More
"Wrongway" Corrigan honored in New York City...
Item #579426
August 06, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6, 1938
* Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan
* Bizarre flight
The ftpg. has a photo of Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan being welcomed at New York's City Hall by Mayor LaGuardia. There is also an article "Corrigan Looks Over Mail For Engagements" "Flier Slowed Up a Bit by Chest Injury - X-Ray Pictures Tak... See More
Victory at Corinth...
Item #579225
October 08, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8, 1862
* Charles Town WV West Virginia
* Cornith MS Mississippi
Among the front page headlines on the Civil War are: "THE LATEST NEWS!" "Affairs In General McClellan's Army" "Skirmish Near Charlestown, Va." "The Victory at Corinth, Miss. Rebels Totally Routed" "The Rebels Retr... See More
Portage, Pennsylvania mine disaster...
Item #578823
July 16, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 16, 1940
* Portage, Pennsylvania
* Sonman coal mine explosion (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "BODIES OF 63 MINERS TAKEN OUT OF MINE" and "One Still Missing in Gas-Filled Mine Shafts" which tells of the explosion at the Sonman coal mine in Portage, Pennsylvania.
Other news of the d... See More
Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct...
Baseball, automotive, and aviation interest...
Item #578802
September 19, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 19, 1914
* Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct
* Baseball interest
* Automobile interest
* Early aviation
The front page has construction scenes of the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct, with addition images and text on inside pages. The issue also contains interesting images and articles related to baseball ("Time as a Factor in Baseball"), early av... See More
1925 Christy Mathewson death...
Item #578254
October 08, 1925
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania,October 8, 1925
* Christy Mathewson death - New York Giants (1st report)
* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators
* World Series Game 2 (pre game)
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "MATHEWSON DIED LATE LAST NIGHT", "Men of Game 'Big Six' Loved and Played So Well Mourn His Passing", with ph... See More
Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct...
Baseball, automotive, and aviation interest...
Item #578240
September 19, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 19, 1914
* Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct
* Baseball interest
* Automobile interest
* Early aviation
The front page has construction scenes of the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct, with addition images and text on inside pages. The issue also contains interesting images and articles related to baseball ("Time as a Factor in Baseball"), early av... See More
Hyndman PA fire... town destroyed by a Christmas tree fire...
Item #578198
December 26, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 26, 1949
* Hyndman Pennsylvania PA fire (1st report)
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Town Swept by Christmas Tree Fire" and "Business District and Home Destroyed". This tells of the fire that almost destroyed the entire town of Hyndman, Pennsylvania.
Other news and adver... See More
Gilberton, Pennsylvania coal mine explosion...
Item #578164
January 21, 1935
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, January 21, 1935
* Gilberton, Pennsylvania
* Coal mine explosion
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Mine Blast Kills 2, Overcomes 50" and "Pennsylvania Rushes Aid to Men Felled by 'Black Damp'" which tells of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company mine explosion at Giberton,... See More
Anxiety to operate against Richmond...
Item #577913
March 02, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 2, 1864 The ftpg. has one column Civil War heads including: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "No Fighting Reported" "Gen. Smith's Expedition Into Mississippi" "General Gillmore's Department" "General Seymour's Recent Defeat" "He Wants a Command Under Gen. Butler" &... See More
Langley, Virginia...
Item #577911
October 07, 1863
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7, 1863
* Langley VA Virginia
* Civil War original
The ftpg. has one column Civil War heads including: "THE LATEST NEWS" "The Situation in Tennessee" "Gen. Rosecrans Communication" "Latest from Charleston" "A Rebel Raid at Langley" "Rebel Impudence & the Result of It... See More
Battle of Johnsonville...
Item #577908
November 12, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12, 1864 The ftpg. has one column Civil War heads including: "The Rebels Routed in East Tennessee" "Favorable News From General Sherman" "Gen. Hood's Whereabouts Unknown" "Worthlessness of Confederate Money" "How the Currency Depreciated" "The People Have No Faith in the Pro... See More
Item #577906
July 18, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 18, 1864
* Original Civil War reporting
* Last year of fighting
The ftpg. has one column Civil War heads including: "The Latest from the Rebel Raider" "They Obstruct the Road Behind Them" "Their Retreat Towards Gordonsville" "Gen. Sheridan Reported on Their Front" "Reported Naval E... See More
Coal mine disaster in Cadiz, Ohio...
Item #577678
November 30, 1940
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 30, 1940
* Cadiz, Ohio mine explosion disaster
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "28 Miners Perish In Explosion" and "Entombed Ohio Workers Given Up For Dead; 100 Others Fled To Safety" This tells of the disaster at the Nelms mine of the Ohio-Pennsylvania coal company in Cadiz, O... See More
The first issue...
Item #576296
October 01, 1880
DEMOCRATIC WATCHMAN, Jr., Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, October 1, 1880
* Rare Vol. 1 No. 1 issue
This is the volume one, number one issue of the "Jr." edition of the newspaper.
Complete in four pages, and in very nice condition.
World Series, Game 3... Dr. Crippen, first murderer caught by wireless communication...
Item #576104
October 21, 1910
THE ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 21, 1910 The frontpage of the issue features the report on the World Series play "Athletics Make It 3 Straight From Cubs - Coombs, Barry and Murphy Were the Bright Particular Stars in Game" in which the score of the game was 12 - 5, "The combat to-day was a slaughter." Also on the front page is "Dr. C... See More
John Dillinger...
Item #576015
March 05, 1934
ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania, March 15, 1934
* re. John Dillinger Crown Point IN
* Investigation of famous Jail break
The front page has one column headlines: "Probe Escape Of Dillinger", "Grand Jury Ordered by Court to 'Name Parties Responsible'". This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.... See More
The babes in the woods murder suicide....
Item #575208
November 26, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 26, 1934
* 3 Babes in the woods murders
* Carlisle, Pennsylvania
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "POLICE SEEK LINK IN THREE GIRLS' DEATHS" "Attempt to Trace Murder and Suicide to Mystery Killing" and more (see photos).
Tells of the "Babes in the Wood" murders near Pin... See More
John Dillinger's 1st big score...
Item #575190
September 29, 1933
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVE, Pennsylvania, September 29, 1933
* John Dillinger 1st major hit
* George Machine Gun Kelly and wife captured
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CONVICTS STILL AVOID CAPTURE", "Indiana State Police Continue Intensive Search for 10 Who Escape...."and more.
Tells of the famous jail break at Mich... See More
Rare Pittsburgh Civil War era.....
Item #575121
November 21, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 21, 1862
* Fredericksburg VA arrival
* Fredericksburg VA arrival
* Rare Western PA title
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprin... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #575052
June 16, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, June 16, 1862
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
* Galveston, Texas
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
* Galveston, Texas
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was m... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #575051
June 17, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, June 17, 1862
* Port Republic, Virginia
* Port Republic, Virginia
* Rare Western Pennsylvania title
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile ... See More
President Clinton Acquitted...
Item #575048
February 13, 1999
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Pennsylvania, February 13, 1999 (South Jersey Edition) This features the banner headline "Clinton Acquitted" which includes a small photo of President Clinton inset above the headline. Subheads are "2 articles fail to get a majority in Senate" and "Hyde's prediction: No Clinton indictment - The chief prosecutor in the trial said he and ... See More
President Clinton Acquitted...
Item #575042
February 13, 1999
PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, Pennsylvania, February 13, 1999 This tabloid-size issue contains a full cover photo of President Clinton with the headline of "President's Day - Acquitted, Clinton says it's time to move on". Articles within the issue are "Many glad it's over" "I did it for Monica - but few believe (Linda) Tripp acted on Lewinsky's behalf"... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era.....
Item #575016
December 05, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 5, 1862 This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them ... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #574983
May 13, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, May 13, 1862
* Farmington, Tennessee
* Norfolk, Virginia
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
* Farmington, Tennessee
* Norfolk, Virginia
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was ma... See More
Rare Pittsburgh Civil War era...
Item #574982
May 21, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, May 21, 1862
* James River battles
* Battle of Drewry's Bluff
* James River battles
* Battle of Drewry's Bluff
* Rare Western Pennsylvania title
* Civil War original reading
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first
... See More
* Civil War original reading
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #574964
May 17, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, May 17, 1862
* Fort Pillow, Tennessee
* Arming Negroes
* Fort Pillow, Tennessee
* Arming Negroes
* Rare Western Pennsylvania title
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issu... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #574960
November 19, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, November 19, 1862
* Labadieville, Louisiana
* Rebel spies in Union camps
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
* Labadieville, Louisiana
* Rebel spies in Union camps
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #574937
May 15, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, May 15, 1862
* Suffolk, Virginia
* Suffolk, Virginia
* Rare Western Pennsylvania title
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint f... See More
Steelton, PA train derailment disaster... Jackie Kennedy birthday...
Item #574836
July 29, 1962
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 29, 1962
* Steelton, Pennsylvania
* Pennsylvania Railroad train disaster
This 44 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Sports Train Wrecked; 25 Killed, Scores Hurt" with subheads. This tells of the derailment of a Pennsylvania Railroad special train along the Susquehanna River at Steelton, PA near Harrisburg.
... See More
1938 Avoca, Pennsylvania coal mine disaster...
Item #574753
June 03, 1938
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 3, 1938
* Avoca, Pennsylvania
* Mine disaster (1st report)
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 13: "Search Debris Where Blast Killed Miners"
Tells of the explosion of the Volpe Coal Company mine near Avoca, Pennsylvania.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise... See More
1927 Pittsburgh gas explosion...
Item #574588
November 14, 1927
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, November 14, 1927
* Pittsburgh PA gasometer explosion (early 1st report)
* Largest gas tank in the World at the time
This 22 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "BLAST KILLS SCORE; 500 HURT" with subheads that include: "WORLD'S GREATEST GAS TANK EXPLODES, WRECKING HOMES, FACTORIES IN PITTSBURGH" and more (see i... See More
Montoursville PA airplane crash....
Item #574539
December 02, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 2, 1959
* Montoursville, Pennsylvania
* Airplane crash disaster
This 28 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "One Survives, 25 Die In Plane Crash". This tells of the Allegheny Airlines airplane crash in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
1959 Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania gas truck explosion...
Item #574521
June 02, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 2, 1959
* Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania
* Gas truck explosion disaster
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Tanker Blast In Pa. Kills 11 Onlookers" with caption: "Fiery Ball Hits Victims 30 Feet Away"
Tells of the gas tanker truck explosion disaster at Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.
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Mountainville Inn Allentown PA explosion.....
Item #574469
December 15, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 15, 1958
* Mountainville Inn hotel
* Gas explosion disaster
This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "7 Killed In Allentown, Pa. Gas Explosion".
This tells of the gas explosion disaster near the Mountainville Inn in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Other news of the day. Little spine ... See More
The 1956 TWA Flight 400 disaster...
Item #574407
April 02, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 2, 1956
* TWA Flight 400 disaster
* Airplane - airliner crash
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanian
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "AIRLINER CRASH TAKES 21 LIVES" with subheads. Reporting continues on page 9 with related photo. (see photos)
Tells of the TWA Flight 400 airplane disaster at Pittsbur... See More
Babe Ruth gets married...
Item #574381
April 17, 1929
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1929
* Babe Ruth & Claire Hodgson marry (1st report)
* New York Yankees star
This 24 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page with caption: "Meet Mr. and Mrs. Babe Ruth" with some text.
Also a nice banner headline on page 10 that reads: "Babe Ruth Married to Former Actress in Dawn Ceremony in New Yo... See More
Al Capone indicted for last time....
Item #574126
June 06, 1931
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, June 6, 1931 This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE FACES POSSIBILITY OF 32 YEAR TERM" "Gang Overlord Posts $50,000 Bond For Hearing on Income Tax Evasion".
This would ultimately be what ended Al Capone's reign as mob leader in Chicago.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, minor ... See More
Christmas Eve...
Item #574047
December 24, 1886
DEMOCRATIC WATCHMAN, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, December 24, 1886
* 19th century Christmas Eve original
* Rare title
Page 2 has several items appropriate for Christmas-eve: "An Editor's Christmas" "Xmas And the Children" "Miss Polly's Christmas "Phil's New Year Present" and "New Thought for the New Year". Plus there is also a poem: &q... See More
Blairsville PA train disaster...
Item #573975
June 17, 1926
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, June 17, 1926 This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "RAIL WRECK KILLS 15" with subheads. (see)
This tells of the Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains disaster at Blairsville, Pennsylvania.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.
The post Civil War Era...
The influence of newspapers???
Item #573958
June 17, 1867
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, dated in 1867 This is an original post-Civil War 19th century issues from Bethlehem, PA.
*Editorial comment on the influence of newspapers
Page one has an interesting article on the influence of newspaper editors upon their readership. Additionally, the issue contains post-war/reconstruction era reporting and is loaded with period advertise... See More
1929 actress Lily Langtry death...
Item #573955
February 12, 1929
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1929
* Lily Langtry death
* British actress "Jersey Lily"
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "LILY LANGTRY, ONE TIME NOTED ACTRESS, DEAD" "'Jersey Lily' Passed Away at Monte Carlo Following Attack of Heart Failure"
Tells of the... See More
Great for Christmas gifts...
3 19th century issues from "Bethlehem"...
Item #573947
(3 issues) BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, dated in 1867 This is a special offering for the month of August - a three issue set of original post-Civil War 19th century issues from Bethlehem, PA. Each issue contains a wealth of post-war/reconstruction era reporting and is loaded with period advertisements - including many wood-cut ads. Nice to have mid-19th century issues from wh... See More
The inauguration of Herbert Hoover...
Item #573938
March 05, 1929
THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1929
* President Herbert Hoover inauguration (1st report)
* Photos
This 32 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "HOOVER TAKES OATH AS PRESIDENT; CALLS ON PEOPLE TO HEED LAW; RAIN FAILS TO MAR CEREMONY" with subheads and related photos. This tells of the inauguration of President Herbert Hoover.
Other news, ... See More
1957 'Mad Bomber' George Metesky arrested...
Item #573858
January 23, 1957
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 23, 1957
* Mad Bomber George Metesky
* Capture & arrest w/ photo
This 34 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "I'M GLAD I DID IT,' 'BOMBER' STATES" with subheads and famous photo of Metesky behind bars. (see)
Tells of the capture of the New York City 'Mad Bomber', George Metesky.
... See More
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