The great Kanto earthquake...
Item #582578
September 03, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, September 3, 1923
* The Great Kanto earthquake
* Tokyo and Yokohama Japan
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "QUAKE'S DEAD IN JAPAN WILL PASS 100,000" and "Tokio Still Burning as Dead Fill Streets; Tidal Waves Engulf Cities"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light bro... See More
Deep South tornado outbreak....
Item #581853
March 22, 1932
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, March 22, 1932 This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "HUNDRED KILLED IN TORNADO" with subheads and related map.
This tells of the destructive tornadoes that struck Alabama, Georgia and Kentucky.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear and tears, otherwise good.... See More
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.
O... See More
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:
* 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.
... See More
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)
Other news of the day including various advertising. Complete with 26 pages... See More
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).
... See More
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.
wikipedia notes: The Detroit Race Riot broke out i... See More
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
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
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).
Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition, s... See More
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
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
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
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
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
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).
Also on the sam... See More
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
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).
Also on the ... See More
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
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.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, two sma... See More
1st Cape Canaveral launch...
Item #578711
July 25, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 25, 1950
* Bumper 8 rocket launch... V-2 & WAC Corporal
* Very 1st for Cape Canaveral in Florida
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"Rocket Zooms Up at 2,700 MPH" with photo of the takeoff (see photos).
This was the very 1st rocket launch from Cape Canaveral Florida. A historic ... See More
Chicago Blackhawks win 1st title....
Item #578624
April 13, 1938
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 13, 1938
* Chicago Blackhawks - NHL Hockey
* Wins 2nd Stanley Cup
* Original 1st report
This 40 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page25): "Hawks' Victory Hailed as Sport Miracle", "with subheads, lineups and related photo. This is a 1st report on the Chicago Blackh... See More
Tybee Island...
Item #578520
December 02, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, December 2, 1861
* 1st year of the American Civil War
* Tybee Island, Georgia landing
Among the ftpg. one column heads are: "News From Washington" "The President's Message & the Reports of the Departments" "Proposed Ship Canal Between Lake Erie & Lake Michigan" "Important From Missouri" "The Rebel Steamer Na... See More
Depression troubles in America.....
Item #578294
June 17, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 17, 1933 This 22 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "A Peace-Time Declaration of War on Depression Issued by President" with subheads and proclamation by Roosevelt which includes complete text.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with small piece missing to lower right corner (unrelat... See More
Ernest Thomas lynchings...
Item #578257
July 26, 1946
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 26, 1946
* Roger Malcolm & George Dorsey with wives
* Monroe, Georgia negro massacre
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines page 25: "Mob Slays 4 Negroes" and "Victims Are Waylaid at Bridge in Georgia" which tells of the murder lynchings of 4 Negroes in Monroe, Georgia.
Other news of the day. This rag edition is in very n... 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
Arlington Hotel fire...
Item #578189
April 06, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 6, 1923
* Arlington Hotel fire
* Hot Springs, Arkansas
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"300 Guest Flee Big Hotel Fire At Hot Springs" and "Arlington Destroyed, Loss $1,000,000; Fireman Killed" which tells of the Arlington Hotel fire disaster at the Hot Springs National Park resort in Arkansas. Ni... See More
Mann Gulch fire of 1949...
Item #578136
August 07, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 7, 1949
* Mann Gulch fire of 1949
This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4: "Forest Fires Take 5 Lives", "5 Hurt, 8 Missing in Montana Blaze". Tells of the Mann Gulch fire in the Helena National Forest in Montana.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Rag edition in good condi... See More
Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame...
Item #578132
November 11, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 11, 1945
* Army Cadets vs. Notre Dame
* Number 1 & 2 teams meet
* Doc Blanchard
* NCAA college football
This 30+ page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside, near back): "Army Marches over Notre Dame, 48-0" with subhead: "Blanchard and Davis Run Wild" and stats. C... See More
Actress Judy Tyler killed... Elvis Presley co-star...
Item #578015
July 05, 1957
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 5, 1957
* Actress Judy Tyler car crash death
* Elvis Presley co-star
This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Presley Weeps at News of Starlet's Auto death" with smaller subheads and small photo (see photos).
Tells of the death of Hollywood actress Judy Tyler. She was made famous for co-starring with Elvis Presley in the... See More
Tomoyuki Yamashita execution...
Item #577756
February 23, 1946
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 23, 1946
* Tomoyuki Yamashita execution (1st report)
* 'The Tiger of Malaya'
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"Army Hangs Yamashita" and "Jap war Criminal Dies Ingloriously" which tells of the hanging of Japanese World War II General Tomoyuki Yamashita. He was known for torturing American pr... See More
Pearl Bailey Quits...
Item #577633
February 12, 1950
DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, February 12, 1950 The frongpage of this issues features a 3 line, 1 col. head: "Pearl Bailey Quits; Blames Race Taunts" and above this head is "Deserts Show". Report describes how Bailey quit a new Broadway show called "Arms and the Girls" because white members of the cast "...needled her with anti-Negro remarks...&quo... See More
1947 Al Capone death...
Item #577625
January 27, 1947
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 27, 1947
* Gangster Al Capone's death
* Grace Moore's (opera singer) death (plane crash)
This 20 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Plane Crash Kills Grace Moore, 21 Others" with subheads and photo. (see photos). Also page 16 has: "Al Capone Died Broke, His Attorney Believes" and more. (see ph... See More
Mason City, IA bus-train disaster...
Item #577552
October 23, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 23, 1937
* Mason City IA Iowa
* Rock Island rocket train
* School bus collision
This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Rocket Train Smashes School Bus, Killing 9" and more with photo also on the front page (see photos). This tells of the Rock Island Rocket train and school bus disaster i... See More
Tri-State Tornado in 1925...
Item #577160
March 19, 1925
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, March 19, 1925
* The Great Tri-State Tornado disaster...
This 42 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "STORM HITS5 STATES, 1,000 DEAD, 3,000 HURT" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
* The Great Tri-State Tornado disaster...
This 42 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "STORM HITS5 STATES, 1,000 DEAD, 3,000 HURT" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The Great Tri-St
... See More
Green Bay vs. Giants 1929 Football Game...
Item #576701
November 25, 1929
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 25, 1929
* Green Bay Packers
* New York Giants
This 26 page issue has one column headlines on page 20 that include: "PACKER ELEVEN DOWNS GIANTS" and more with lineup. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.
Buffalo Bills 1st NFl game...
Item #576621
September 12, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 12, 1960 This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 33: "Dorow a Hit In AFL, 27-3" with related caption, photo and stats. (see)
This was the very first game played by the Buffalo Bills in professional football. A somewhat small report but a first. A great item for the true Buffalo fan.
Other news of the day th... See More
Milton FL tornado disaster....
Item #576384
April 01, 1962
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, April 1, 1962
* Milton FL Florida
* Tornado disaster (1st report)
This 42 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Tornado Kills 15 In Florida".
This tells of the tornado disaster at Milton, Florida.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Small binding holes along the spine, small address stamp within ... See More
Glen Rock Wyoming train disaster.....
Item #576364
September 28, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, September 28, 1923
* Glen Rock WY train wreck (1st report)
* Coal Creek - Casper Wyoming
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "TRAIN IN RIVER; FEAR 40 DEAD", "Passengers Are Drowned as Engine, Five Cars Plunge Through Bridge", and "Snow Hinders Rescuers"
This tells of the Chicago, Burlington ... See More
GM wage agreement of 1948....
Item #576334
May 25, 1948
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 25, 1948 This 42 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "2-YEAR GM WAGE PACT" with caption: "Cost-of-Living Raise" and subheads. (see)
This tells of the G.M.-U.A.W. Wage Contract of 1948. Great to have in a Detroit newspaper.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More
Brooke Hart murder... San Jose lynching....
Item #576174
November 28, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 28, 1933
* Brooke Hart murder
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Rolph Praises Lynching Mob" and "Would Free Any Who Might Be Jailed" with smaller subheads and photo of Governor Rolph (see). The report tells of the lynching of Thomas Thurmond and John H. Holmes for the murder of Brooke Hart in Sa... See More
Silent homage for Knute Rockne...
Item #576100
April 02, 1931
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, April 2, 1931
* Knute Rockne death with photos
* Notre Dame head football coach
This 12 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page: "ROCKNE'S BODY LIES IN STATE" and "Silent Homage Paid To Great Coach As Plans Are Made For Funeral" with various inside page photos (see photos).
Other news, sports and... See More
1963 Flying Wallendas circus death....
Item #575299
April 19, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, April 19, 1963
* Rietta Wallenda death
* The Flying Wallendas
* Circus performance disaster
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "Another Wallenda Falls To Death in Circus Act" with subheads and small photo. This tells of the death of Rietta Wallenda, when she fell while performing on a sway pole in... 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
Byron Nelson 18th victory record....
Item #575128
August 05, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 5, 1945 This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Nelson Rallies to Beat Furgol in Canadian Open".
This tells of Byron Nelson's famous 18th win in 1945 which is still a single season record and considered by many as the most impressive record in golf history. This wa... See More
Al Capone incarerated in 1931...
Item #575088
October 28, 1931
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, October 28, 1931
* Al Capone recently found guilty
* Tax evasion trial
* In prison
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE TO REMAIN IN COUNTY JAIL" and "Convicted Gangster Granted Stay But Refused Freedom of Bond". This tells of Al Capone in Cook County Jail awaiting transfer to Atlan... See More
1924 Four Horsemen Notre Dame win...
Item #574987
October 26, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 26, 1924
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish (famous year)
* The Four Horsemen - Knute Rockne
* 1924 college football season win
This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "IRISH CONQUER PRINCETON, 12-0" "Crowley's Touchdowns in Second and Fourth Are Mar... See More
Detroit Red Wings 1st Stanley Cup...
Item #574971
April 13, 1936
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, April 13, 1936
* Detroit Red Wings - NHL Hockey
* 1st Stanley Cup championship
This 324 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 18: "DETROIT GETS 2 MORE TITLES" "Red Wings and Olympics Grab Major and Minor Laurels"
Tells of the Detroit Red Wings winning their very 1st Stanley Cup hockey title.
Other news o... See More
Adolph Hitler gaining power in Germany....
Item #574881
April 08, 1933
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, April 8, 1933 This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:"HITLER TO DOMINATE ALL FIELDS" "To Extend Control Over Social, Economic, Business and Religious Life".
This tells of the continuing rise of Adolph Hitler's influence over the people of Germany.
Other news of the day. usual browning with ... See More
1964 Mount Clemens, Michigan tornado disaster....
Item #574866
May 09, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 9, 1964
* Mount Clemens & New Baltimore, Michigan
* Tornado disaster (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "12 Killed, 600 Injured By Tornado in Michigan". Tells of the tornadoes disaster that hit Mount Clemens and New Baltimore, Michigan.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, other... See More
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