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602085

Lilian Adelaide Neilson......

Item #602085

November 13, 1872

THE WORLD, New York City, November 13, 1872



* Lilian Adelaide Neilson

* English state actress




Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Lilian Adelaide Neilson" See images for text.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.

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601895

Actor Edwin Booth murder attempt......

Item #601895

April 24, 1879

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1879



* Actor Edwin Booth

* Attempted assassination (1st report)

* Mark Gray




This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has one column headings: "TRYING TO KILL MR. BOOTH" "A Starting Scene At M'Vicker's Theatre" "two Shots Fired At Edwin Booth During The Last Act of... See More  

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601621

Edwin Booth's Theatre sold...

Item #601621

December 23, 1881

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1881



* Actor Edwin Booth

* Manhattan Theatre sold (1st report)

* Best title to have




Page 5 has one column headlines: "BOOTH'S THEATRE SOLD" "The Play-House To Be Made A Dry Good Store" and more. See images for text here. Great to have in this famous NYC title.



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601434

Edwin Booth interview...

Item #601434

August 18, 1875

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, August 18, 1875



* Actor Edwin Booth

* Horse carriage accident (1st report)

* Ku Klux Klan in the South




This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

Page 5 has a one column heading: "Edwin Booth Seriously Injured". See image for text.

Complete, a little spine wear, nice condition.... See More  

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601112

The Great Gatsby world premiere...

Item #601112

May 27, 1977

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1977



* The Great Gatsby ad

* World Premiere movie showing

* Robert Redford & Mia Farrow




This newspaper has a significant & historic advertisement for the movie "The Great Gatsby" on page 35. This advertisement is in the issue when the movie made it's premiere in New York City for a great addition for any movie memorabilia collection. This ... See More  

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600493

Jewish religion...

Item #600493

May 04, 1877

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, May 4, 1877



* Russo-Turkish War

* Kars, Ottoman Empire




This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has one column headings: "The Fight At Kars" and more (see photos). Page 5 has a nice map titled: "A Comprehensive Map Of The Theatre Of War In The East"

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600333

Early Jerry Lewis... 1949 movie debut...

Item #600333

September 29, 1949

NEW YORK TIMES, September 29, 1949 



* Very early Jerry Lewis - Comedian 

* Movie debut review
 



This 60 page newspaper under "The Screen In Review" on page 39 is a movie review: "Jerry Lewis, New Comedian, a Bright Spot in Silly Film, 'My Friend Irma'".



The review, which describes the movie as "a very dopey film", devotes much of its s... See More  

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599987

Theda Bara death.... Pablo Picasso...

Item #599987

April 08, 1955

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 8, 1955



* Theda Bara death (The Vamp)

* Silent film actress

* Pablo Picasso




Page 22 has one column headings: "SIREN OF SILENT SCREEN EXPIRES" "Theda Bara Cancer Victim, Her Physician Says" 1st report coverage on the death of silent film actress, Theda Bara, known for her femme fatale roles. She is also considered one the earliest s... See More  

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599883

The 'African Queen' opening day review...

Item #599883

February 21, 1952

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1952



* Opening day "The African Queen" movie review



This newspaper has a significant & historic review for the movie "The African Queen" on page 24. This review is from the day after the movie made it's premiere making it a great addition for any movie memorabilia collection. The one column heading reads: "'The African Qu... See More  

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599481

Theatre Royal fire at Exeter, England...

Item #599481

September 06, 1887

FITCHBURG SENTINIEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, September 6, 1887



* Theatre Royal fire disaster (1st report)

* Exeter, England




The Back page has one column headings: "A PLAY-HOUSE CALAMITY" "Burning Of the Theater Royal At Exeter, England" "An Awful Struggle For Escape By The Audience" 1st report coverage of the fire disaster at the Theatre Royal in Exeter, Engl... See More  

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599251

Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot 5 times...

Item #599251

October 13, 1930

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 13, 1930



* Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot 5 times

* New York City Gangster



The front page has one column headlines that include: "JACK DIAMOND, GANGSTER, SHOT IN HOTEL ROOM", "Two Gunmen Invade New York Building--Actress is Questioned"

"Victim Reported Dying" 
and more. Other news, sp... See More  

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599200

Death of actress Charlotte Saunders Cushman...

Item #599200

February 19, 1876

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, February 19, 1876



* Charlotte Cushman death

* American stage actress

* Parker House Hotel




An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.

The front page has one column headings that include: "Death at Boston of Charlotte Cushman, the Actress&quo... See More  

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599179

American actor Tyrone Power death....

Item #599179

November 17, 1958

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 17, 1958



* Tyrone Power death

* American actor




The front page has a two column headline: "Tyrone Power's Many Roles Didn't Top Adventurous Life" with related photo (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the death of famed American film and stage actor, Tyrone Power.



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598873

Tate & LaBianca murders...

Item #598873

August 12, 1969

THE NEW ANS OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 12, 1969 



* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders

* Charles Manson & followers
 



The front page has a three column heading:"Caretaker at Estate Released; More Bizarre Slayings Studied"



with photo of a scene in front of the LaBianca home. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, very min... See More  

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598119

Charlie Chaplin assassination plot ?....

Item #598119

July 25, 1933

WORLD TELEGRAM, New York City, July 25, 1933 



* Charlie Caplin murder plot 

* Mineichi Koga - Japan
 



The front page has one column headings: "CHAPLIN MISSED DEATH IN TOKIO", "Japanese Plot to Kill Him to Start War with America Miscarried". 1st report coverage on a plot to assassinate American comedy actor, Charlie Chaplin.



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598098

Clare Eames death...

Item #598098

November 08, 1930

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 8, 1930 



* Clare Eames death 

* Broadway actress 

* Stage director
 



The front page has one column headlines that include: "CLARE EAMES, FAMED STAGE STAR, IS DEAD", "American Actress Is Stricken in Lindon After Operation" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on the death of Broadway actress, Clare Eames.

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598095

Babe Ruth adopts two daughters... Frank Nitti...

Item #598095

October 31, 1930

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 31, 1930 



* Babe Ruth adopts two daughters 

*
Dorothy Helen Ruth Pirone & Julia Hodgson 

* Frank Nitti arrested - Al 'Scarface' Capone




The front page has a three column photo with heading: "Monarch of Swat Adopts Two Princesses" with subheads. 1st report coverage on baseball idol Babe Ruth adopting two daughters, J... See More  

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598066

Actor Henry Fonda death...

Item #598066

August 13, 1982

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1982 



* Henry Fonda death (1st report) 

* Broadway & Hollywood actor
 



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column headline that reads: "Henry Fonda Dies on Coast at 77; Played 100 Stage and Screen Roles". with photo of Fonda. Much more on page 12. 1st report coverage on the death of famed Hollywood actor, Henry Fonda. Nice to... See More  

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598055

1938 Constantin Stanislavski death... theater...

Item #598055

August 08, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1938 



* Constantin Stanislavski death 

* Russian actor, theater director
 



This 30 page newspaper has one column headings on page 13 that include: "STANISLAVSKY DIES IN MOSCOW AT 75", "Co-founder of the Moscow Art Theater One of the Greatest Masters of Russian Drama", "Was Actor, Producer, Teacher, Philosopher of Theatre--... See More  

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597833

Fatty Arbuckle.... Virginia Rappe murder...

Item #597833

September 15, 1921

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 15, 1921 



* Actress Virginia Rappe 

* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indicted
 



The front page has one column headlines: "$100,000 READY TO BAIL FATTY", "Manslaughter Trail Expected, Although Prosecutor Has Not Yet Decided", "Indictment Is Up Today".



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

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597786

Actor Henry Irving as Hamlet...

Item #597786

December 05, 1883

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 5, 1883



* Actor Henry Irving

* The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark




The front page has one column headings: "HENRY IRVING AS HAMLET" "His First Appearance In Shakespeare's Masterpiece" and more. See images for text here.



This issue contains other news of the day throughout. It is complete in 8 pages, and has light browning and mino... See More  

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597678

Actor Edwin Booth has a stroke ?...

Item #597678

April 04, 1889

KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, April 4, 1889 



* Edwin Booth has a stroke ? 

* American actor - John Wilkes brother
 



The front page has one column headlines: "BOOTH TOO ILL TO APPEAR"and "He Breaks Down In The Performance Of 'Othello'"



See photos for text here. Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, very minor margin... See More  

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597564

Fatty Arbuckle.... Virginia Rappe murder...

Item #597564

September 14, 1921

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 14, 1921



* Actress Virginia Rappe

* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indicted




The front page has one column headlines: "FATTY INDICTED; MANSLAUGHTER", "Murder Charge in Justice's Court Blocks Chance To Get Bail", and "Missing Witness Found".



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

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597423

Knickerbocker storm...

Item #597423

January 31, 1922

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 31, 1922



* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)

* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster




The front page has one column headlines that include: "THEATRE WRECK INQUIRIES STARTED; "SENATE WILL ACT", "District of Columbia Experts and Grand Jury View the Knickerbocker Ruins" and more.



Other news of the day. Complete in 34 pages,... See More  

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597422

Knickerbocker storm...

Item #597422

January 30, 1922

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 30, 1922 



* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard) 

* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster
 



The front page has a nice banner headline: "112 Dead, 134 Injured in Theater Crash; Washington Rescuers Seeking More Victims" with subheads, related photo and list of the dead & injured. 1st report coverage on the Knickerbocker Theater disaster.



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597244

Coconut Grove Club fire... Boston...

Item #597244

November 29, 1942

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 29, 1942 



* Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire (early 1st report) 

* Worst nightclub disaster in U.S. history 

* 492 would be the total dead
 

 

The front page has a small one column heading: "Boston Fights 5-Alarm Fire; Many Trapped". This is actually a very early 1st report coverage on the Cocoanut Grove nightclub di... See More  

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597077

News from the Revolutionary War...

Item #597077

May 24, 1777

EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 24, 1777  Page 2 has a few reports concerning the Revolutionary War including: "From Connecticut that the jail in that colony are filled with loyal Americans who are treated in the most barbarous manner. Some are chained on their backs to the floor & others so loaded with irons that they can hardly walk...General Lee has a good room in New Yor... See More  

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596170

Go West, young man...

Item #596170

July 13, 1865

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 13, 1865 



* Horace Greeley & go west, young man



There has been some dispute, however general consensus is that Horace Greeley was the first to use the oft-cited phrase "Go West, young man...". There are many, many citations on the internet that Greeley used this phrase in his July 13, 1865 editorial. Here is the Tribune of that date and I've scou... See More  

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596135

Marlene Districh & James Cagney...

Item #596135

April 27, 1932

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 27, 1932 



* Marlene Dietrich & James Cagney 

* Paramount Pictures
 



The front page has one column headings: "STUDIO OUSTS MISS DIETRICH" and "Cagney Suspended in Row Over Raise" with photo of Dietrich. Coverage on Paramount Pictures suspending Actress Marlene Dietrich and actor James Cagney for no shows a film pro... See More  

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596108

Charles Manson indicted for murder... Sharon Tate...

Item #596108

December 09, 1969

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1969



* Charles Manson indicted for murder

* Manson Family of hippies

* Sharon Tate




The front page has one column headings: "SIX ARE INDICTED IN TATE SLAYINGS" and "Leader and Five in 'Family' Cited by Los Angeles Jury". 1st report coverage on Charles Manson's indictment for murder in the Sharon Tate and LaBianc... See More  

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595622

Rudolph Valentino arrested...

Item #595622

May 20, 1922

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1922 



* Actor Rudolph Valentino 



Page 2 has a two column headline that reads: "Efforts Being Made To Hush Up Alleged Bigamy Case Of Valentino". Coverage on the arrest of actor Rudolph Valentino for bigamy.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, o... See More  

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595550

The Warren Commission report...

Item #595550

September 28, 1964

THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 1964  



* re. John F. Kennedy assassination



The top of the front page has: "Better Security Demanded for President" and "Johnson Appoints Committee to Advise on Warren Report". The front page has the report of the Warren Commission on the Kennedy assassination and notes in part: "...The main conclusion by the seve... See More  

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595473

Willie Sutton Captured....

Item #595473

February 19, 1952

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, February 19, 1952. 



* Famous Bank Robber 

* Willie Sutton Captured 

* "Willie The Actor" 
 
The front page gas a one column heading: "Willie Sutton Caught After 5-Year Hunt"



Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise
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595157

Civil Rights Workers found dead ...

Item #595157

August 05, 1964

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, August 5, 1964 



* Mississippi civil rights workers bodies found 

* James Chaney 

* Philadelphia, Mississippi
 



This 16 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Bodies Found In Mississippi". See images for text here.



Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise good c
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594233

The death of Rin Tin Tin... German shepherd Hollywood film star...

Item #594233

August 11, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1932



* Rin Tin Tin death (1st report)

* Hollywood German Shepherd

* World War I hero




This 36 page newspaper has one column headings on page 17: "Rin Tin Tin Dies At 14 On Eve Of 'Comeback'", "Film Dog Had Been Signed for Talkie--Son Trained as Understudy Will Take the Role". See photo for 1st report coverage on the d... See More  

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594142

Rosalind Russell... Hedy Lamarr...

Item #594142

October 06, 1946

SUNDAY GRAPHIC (The Detroit Free Press), Detroit, Michigan, October 6, 1946  The front colored cover is a photo of actress Rosalind Russell with the back page featuring Hedy Lamarr. Inside are variety of articles and advertisements.

This is complete in 20 pages measuring approximately 15 x 11 inches  with a slightly irregular left spine, otherwise is in good condition.

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594141

Olivia de Havilland...

Item #594141

November 17, 1946

SUNDAY GRAPHIC (The Detroit Free Press), Detroit, Michigan, November 17, 1946  The front colored cover is a photo of actress Olivia de Havilland. Inside are variety of articles and advertisements.



This is complete in 28 pages measuring approximately 15 x 11 inches  with a slightly irregular left spine, otherwise is in good condition.

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594131

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus clown, Lou Jacobs... Burt Lancaster...

Item #594131

April 09, 1961

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY (The Detroit News), Detroit, Michigan, April 9, 1951  The front colored cover features a photo of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus clown, Lou Jacobs. Inside are articles: "Rich Rebel" which is about actor Burt Lancaster; and other articles and advertisements.



This is complete in 16 pages measuring approximately 12.5 x 11 inches and is in very nice... See More  

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594125

Gary Cooper... Mitzi Gaynor...

Item #594125

March 06, 1955

PARADE MAGAZINE (Sunday Call-Chronicle), Allentown, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1955  The front colored cover features a photo of Gary Cooper. Inside are articles: "Shorter Hospital Stays Than Ever"; "The Studio dropped her too soon - Mitzi Gaynor can prove it: she's doing better than ever, now"; "Hollywood Goes Ski-Crazy" and other articles and advertisements.



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593765

Bette Davis...

Item #593765

February 02, 1936

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, Albany, New York, February 2, 1936  The cover of this issue features a photo actress Bette Davis with a related article inside. Also within the issue are numerous Hollywood reports and photos.



Complete in 16 pages with some binding slits in the left spine, otherwise in nice condition.

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177848

The Wright brothers fly... A nice first report...

Item #177848

January 02, 1904

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1904  The significance of this issue is the lengthier-than-most report on page 10 headed: "A Flying-Machine That Flies" which is the great and very historic report of the first successful flight of the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk. 

The article begins with a cautious note: "Stories of flying machines that fly are to be received w... See More  

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592475

Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar...

Item #592475

April 18, 1961

THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, April 18, 1961



* Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar

* Butterfield 8 - Academy Awards




This 12 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with caption: "Leaders In Oscar Parade" with shows some of the winners that year including Elizabeth Taylor (see photos).



Also a two column headline on page 5: "Top Oscars to Liz, Lanca... See More  

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592097

Mob boss Albert Anastasia murdered...

Item #592097

October 26, 1957

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 26, 1957 



* Mob boss Albert Anastasia assassination 

* Murder Inc. head
 



This 6 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "Query Costello IN Gang Death" and "Anastasia Killing Baffles N.Y. Police".



Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise nic... See More  

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591522

SS Morro Castle liner fire disaster...

Item #591522

September 08, 1934

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 8, 1934 



* Liner SS Morro Castle burns (early 1st report)

* Ward Line cruise ship disaster



This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "OVER 300 PERISH IN BURNING LINER" with subheads (see photos). Early 1st report coverage on the SS Morro Castle fire disaster.



This issue contains other news, spo... See More  

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590865

Photo of actress Sarah Bernhardt...

Item #590865

October 19, 1901

WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, October 19, 1901



* Sarah Bernhardt front page photo

* "the most famous actress the world has ever known"




This 8 page newspaper has a two column photo of Sarah Bernhardt, famous French actress with caption: "Mme. Sarah Bernhardt's Latest Picture"



News and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, minor ma... See More  

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590859

Coconut Grove Club fire...

Item #590859

November 29, 1942

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, November 29, 1942



* Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire (early 1st report)

* Worst nightclub disaster in U.S. history

* 492 would be the total dead




This 30 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Boston Fire Kills 260" with subhead: "Night Club Blaze Toll May Reach 400; Many Injured". This is an early 1st report... See More  

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590469

Ada Lois Sipuel vs. Supreme Court ruling...

Item #590469

January 13, 1948

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1948



* Ada Lois Sipuel - Supreme Court ruling (1st report)

* Sipuel v. Board of Regents of University of Oklahoma

* Law school for African Americans



This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Supreme Court Orders Oklahoma to Admit a Negro to Law School". Text continues on the back page (p. 52) with a one c... See More  

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589701

Babe Ruth critically ill...

Item #589701

April 09, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1942



* Babe Ruth near death?

* New York Yankees




This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines  on page 21: "Babe Ruth Critically Ill on Coast, Shows Gain in Pneumonia Jacket", "Rushed to Hollywood Hospital After Long Chills, He Responds to Pulmonary Aid--Doctor Delays the Diagnosis". See photos for text here. Not much was found on thi... See More  

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589552

1938 Sonja Henie... Figure skating star...

Item #589552

January 28, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 28, 1938 



* Sonja Henie - Norwegian figure skater 

* Hollywood Ice Review (Revue)
 



This 42 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 24: "Norway's Minister to U.S. Sees Sonja Henie's Revue at Garden" and "Skater Charms Another Crowd of 17,000....." with related photo. Coverage on Sonja Henie's Hollywood Ice Rev... See More  

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589372

Dick Button performs 1st triple jump in figure skating...

Item #589372

February 22, 1952

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, February 22, 1952



* Dick Button performs 1st triple jump in figure skating

* Elizabeth Taylor gets married




This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines in the sport's section (page 25): "Button First '48 Olympic Titlist to Repeat Victory", "Harvard Student Walks Away With Figure Skating Crown...". This was when the very first triple jump... See More  

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