Yankee Stadium charity game... Great depression....
Item #686061
September 10, 1931
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Chicago Daily Tribune, September 10, 1931
* New York Yankees vs. Giants
* Great Depression charity game
* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig era
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "60,549 CHARITY FANS SEE YANKS WHIP GIANTS, 7-3" with subhead. (see)
Complete sport's section only with 14 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few ... See More
Early armored truck robbery....
Item #686056
August 22, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 22, 1934
* Early armored truck heist
* Rube Ice Corporation robbery
* Bandits get away
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BANDIT HUNT BY AIR AND SEA" with subheads. Nice for display. Three related photos are on the back page. The story of this robbery sounds like something you would see in the movies.
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in ... See More
1930 Albert Einstein's theory of space...
Item #685968
June 07, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 7, 1930
* Professor Albert Einstein
* Theory of space as matter
Page 11 has a one column heading: "Prof. Einstein Has New Theory Regarding Space" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen ... See More
Charles F. Mattson Tacoma, Washington kidnapping...
Item #685941
December 28, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 28, 1936
* Charles F. Mattson boy kidnapping
* Tacoma, Washington wealthy family
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RICH TACOMA BOY KIDNAPPED" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
1931 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #685937
September 11, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 11, 1931
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone indictment ?
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The top of page 2 has a one column heading concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "U.S. Grand Jury Quits; Is Unable To Indict Capone" with subhead and a small photo of Judge Wilkerson. Ca... See More
1940 Adlertag "Operation Eagle Attack"...
Item #685860
August 14, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 14, 1940
* Adlertag "Operation Eagle Attack"
* Nazi Germany Luftwaffe operation
* British Royal Air Force victory
* During the Battle of Britain
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALL BRITAIN RAIDED BY NAZIS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related map is on the back page.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins,... See More
The Long Beach earthquake...
Item #685567
March 11, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 11, 1933
* Long Beach, California earthquake
* Nice headline for display
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE ***
The front page headline announces: "CALIFORNIA QUAKES; 123 DIE" with subheads.(see)
Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs only (4 pages total), still nice for display as such.... See More
Shanghai Incident China of 1932....
Item #685519
February 03, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 3, 1932
* January 28 Incident
* Shanghai, China
* Japanese offensive
The front page has a five column heading: "Japanese Guns Raze Shanghai Forst" with subheads and related illustration. Photos on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great con... See More
1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #685513
January 30, 1928
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1928
* Corrupt Mayor William Hale Thompson
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "TRAIL BOMBERS; ARREST 40" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related p... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan....
Item #685303
April 19, 1942
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 19, 1942
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "JAPAN WARNED OF MORE RAIDS BY U.S. PLANES" with subhead: "Bombers Come from Carriers, Report". Coverage continues on page 8 with related map and 3 photos. This was the ... See More
1920 Reichstag Bloodbath... Berlin, Germany...
Item #684981
January 14, 1920
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 14, 1920
* Reichstag Bloodbath riot
* Berlin, Germany massacre
* Weimar National Assembly
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "MANY DIE IN BERLIN RIOT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #684942
December 27, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 27, 1930
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "NORTH SIDE SHAKEN; 2 BOMBS" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page.
When it com... See More
Bombing of Barcelona... Spanish Civil War...
Item #684746
March 18, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 18, 1938
* Bombing of Barcelona
* Spanish Civil War
* Nationalist Spain
The front page has a nice banner headline: "600 KILLED IN 12 BOMB RAIDS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo is on the back page. Coverage on the Nationalist airstrikes on the city of Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
The Hardest Day... 1940 Battle of Britian...
Item #684199
August 19, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 19, 1940
* The Hardest Day - Battle of Britain
* German Luftwaffe vs. British Royal Air Force
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BOMB BRITAIN'S AIRDROMES; 140 Nazi Planes Downed, English Say; Berlin Claims 182" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. The back page has 4 related photos and a map. Always nice to have not... See More
Chicago Cubs opens 1935 World Series...
Item #683957
October 02, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1935
* Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers w/ photos
* World Series of baseball opening day
The front page has a terrific banner headline: "PLAY BALL! CLASSIC BEGINS" with subheads. Nice for display. The front page of section 2 (sports) has another banner headline and a few related photos. More related photos are on the back page. Cubs would win the f... See More
Jack Dempsey comeback try fails... Boxing...
Item #683796
February 19, 1932
SECTION 2 ONLY (Sports) of the Chicago Tribune, Feb. 19, 1932
* Jack Dempsey vs. King Levinsky
* Comeback tour ends in defeat (last fight)
* Heavyweight boxing exhibition bout
The top of the front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "LEVINSKY DEFEATS DEMPSEY BEFORE 22,000" with subheads. Nice for display. Three related photos are on the back page. (see)
Complete wi... See More
Judge in the 'Black Sox' scandal allows the confession of 3 players...
Item #683787
July 26, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 26, 1921
* Chicago White (Black) Sox scandal
* Baseball World Series fix trial
* Best title to be had ? rare as such
When it comes to reports on the infamous "Black Sox" 1919 World Series, it would be difficult to find a better newspaper for such reports.
The front page has one column heads: "JUDGE ADMITS CONFESSIONS OF 'BLACK SOX... See More
One of the best headlines on the "Black Sox" scandal to be had...
Item #683783
September 29, 1920
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 29, 1920
* Chicago White "Black" Sox - players suspended
* World Series Scandal breaks
* Best publication to be had (extremely rare)
Among the most desired reports in all of baseball history are those covering the infamous "Black Sox" World Series scandal of 1919, in which players of the Chicago White Sox were accused of gambling on th... See More
Where the 1920 playoffs rigged as well?
Item #683779
September 08, 1920
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 8, 1920 Perhaps as a knee-jerk reaction to the 1919 World Series scandal, page 17 has a one column head: "Jurors Cheer As Judge Orders Baseball Quiz" "Hoyne to Co-operate in Sifting Scandal".
This reports on thoughts that the 1920 playoffs were rigged as well. The report notes near the beginning: "...instructed them to investigate the al... See More
1939 Pope Pius XII papacy....
Item #683567
March 03, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 3, 1939
* Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli
* Becomes Pope Pius XII (1st report)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "THRONGS KNEEL TO NEW POPE" with subheads. (see) More on the following pages and a nice full back page pictorial. (see)
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Thomas Edison death... Burial....
Item #683537
October 22, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 22, 1931.
* Inventor Thomas Edison death
* Funeral - burial ceremony
The front page has a one column heading: "DARKEN NATION AS TRIBUTE TO THOMAS EDISON" with subhead. Four related photos are on the back page. (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish captured in 1934...
Item #683522
December 14, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 14, 1934
* Albert Fish captured - arrested
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "1928 KIDNAPING AND MURDER OF GIRL, 10, SOLVED" with subhead. (see) Small photo of Budd is on the bac... See More
Adolph Hitler speech in Berlin, Germany....
Item #683503
September 27, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1938
* Adolph Hitler speech on Czechoslovakia
* "Blessed Are The Peace-Makers"
* Sportpalast, Berlin, Germany
The front page has a banner headline: "DON'T MARCH ! HITLER TOLD" with subheads. (see) Complete text of this speech appears on page 6. Related photo and map are on the back page. First report coverage on Adolph Hitler'... See More
Ace Bailey fractures skull in NHL Hockey game...
Item #683502
December 13, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 13, 1933
* Irvine Wallace "Ace" Bailey
* Toronto Maple Leafs player
* NHL Hockey - skull fracture
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "TORONTO PLAYER SERIOUSLY HURT IN HOCKEY ROW" (see) First report coverage on Toronto Maple Leafs player, Ace Bailey, being hit from behind by Eddie Shore and fracturing his s... See More
Battle of Midway... Eyewitness account...
Item #683491
June 25, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1942
* Battle Of Midway Victory
* Japanese vs. American Navy
* United States Marines' account
The front page has a one column heading: "MARINES' ROLE IN BATTLE OF MIDWAY TOLD" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, small address stamp within the masthead, gene... See More
Dwight Eisenhower to lead D-Day attack....
Item #683489
December 25, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 25, 1943
* General Dwight D. Eisenhower
* Chosen to lead D-Day by FDR
The front page has a one column heading: "ALLIED INVASION ARMY TO BE LED BY EISENHOWER" with subhead. (see) More inside with a few related photos.
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine... See More
Michael Jordan's very 1st NBA game close in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #683479
December 12, 1984
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, Oct. 12, 1984
* Michael Jordan to make his NBA debut
* Potential superstar in the making ?
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
* Best publication to be had - rare as such
The to of page 3 of the sports section has a fur column heading: "Bulls hitch up to Jordan's rising star" with subhead and photo. Coverage on the impending opening day game just 14 days... See More
1929 Herbert Hoover Inaugural photo...
Item #682829
March 03, 1929
PICTURE SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 3, 1929
* President Herbert Clark Hoover
* Inauguration - inaugural photo
The front page has a nice color photo of Hoover with: "Herbert Clark Hoover; Thirty-first President of the United States" (see) Great for display. A few other related photos inside.
Complete with 20 pages, rag edition in good condition.... See More
Game of the Century... Norte Dame vs. Ohio Buckeyes...
Item #682519
November 02, 1935
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, November 2, 1935
* GAME OF THE CENTURY ?
* Ohio State vs. Notre Dame (day of)
* Famous comeback win (pre-game)
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "NOTRE DAME BATTLES OHIO BEFORE 80,000" with subheads and lineups. (see) This would be the famous game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes. This g... See More
re. John Dillinger's assassination in a Chicago newspaper....
Item #682330
July 28, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 28, 1934
* re. John Dillinger's assassination
* His last girlfriend Polly Hamilton
* Best title to be had ? - rare as such
As a follow-up to the recent killing of gangster John Dillinger on the streets of Chicago, page 5 has a related article with one column heading: "HINT DILLINGER'S LAST GIRL MAY BE SUICIDE VICTIM" with subhead. (see) T... See More
Social Security bill becomes law in 1935...
Item #681677
August 15, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 15, 1935.
* Social Security bill is passed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt signs
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "PRESIDENT PUTS SIGNATURE ON SECURITY BILL" with subhead. (see) Related photo is on the back page.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
... See More
* Social Security bill is passed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt signs
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "PRESIDENT PUTS SIGNATURE ON SECURITY BILL" with subhead. (see) Related photo is on the back page.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
1930 Standardville, Utah mining disaster...
Item #681669
February 08, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 8, 1930
* Standardville, Utah (ghost town)
* Mine explosion disaster
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "20 Die In Utah Mine Disaster; 9 of 29 Survive" (see) Related photo is on the back page.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
wikipedia notes: When ... See More
New York Rangers win 1933 Stanley cup...
Item #681662
April 14, 1940
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 14, 1940
* New York Rangers - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
The front page of Section 2 has a seven column heading: "RANGERS WIN STANLEY CUP; DEFEAT LEAFS, 3 TO 2" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the New York Rangers winning the 1939-40 Stanley Cup by defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs. Always nice to have notable events in h... See More
1935 Lawrence of Arabia motorcycle crash... near death...
Item #681660
May 14, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 14, 1935
* Lawrence of Arabia motorcycle accident (1st report)
* Would die less than a week later
The front page has a one column heading: "Lawrence of Arabia Hurt in Bike Crash" with subhead. Photo of Lawrence is on page 3. (see) First report coverage of the motorcycle accident that would be fatal to Thomas Edward Lawrence, better know... See More
Lawrence Of Arabia Death In 1935...
Item #681659
May 20, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 20, 1935.
* Lawrence of Arabia death
* Thomas Edward Lawrence
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "BRITAIN, ARABIA MOURN DEATH OF COL. LAWRENCE" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the sp... See More
Poona Act agreement... Mahatma Gandhi...
Item #681436
September 27, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1932
* Poona Act agreement settled - India
* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma
* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends
The front page has a five column heading: "India Celebrates Gandhi's Victory" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Babe Ruth Photo 3 Home Runs in 1933...
Item #681350
July 10, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 10, 1933
* Babe Ruth hits 3 home runs
* New York Yankees baseball
The top of page 20 has a one column heading: "RUTH HITS THREE HOMERS; YANKS TRIUMPH TWICE" with subhead, small photo of Ruth and box scores.
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
... See More
* Babe Ruth hits 3 home runs
* New York Yankees baseball
* Late in his career
The top of page 20 has a one column heading: "RUTH HITS THREE HOMERS; YANKS TRIUMPH TWICE" with subhead, small photo of Ruth and box scores.
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Charles Lindbergh & the advance in aviation...
Item #681226
August 26, 1928
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, August 26, 1928
* Charles Lindbergh (article 1)
* Advance in aviation - airplanes
* Louis Bleriot
The front page has a seven column headline: "'America Has Found Its Wings'--Lindbergh" with subheads. (see) Article continues on page 10 with photo of Lindbergh.,
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed... See More
Charlie Chaplin weds Oona O'Neill....
Item #681225
June 17, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 17, 1943
* Charlie Chaplin (actor, comedian)
* Oona O'Neill (4th & final wife)
The front page has a one column heading: "Chaplin, at 54, Weds Girl, 18; Accuser Sobs" with small photo of Chaplin. Photo of O'Neill is on the back page.
Complete with all 42 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small bindi... See More
Al Capone tax evasion case, in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #679608
June 08, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Income tax evasion case
* Best title to be had (rare)
The front page has a one column heading: "HUNT CAPONE'S HIDDEN RICHES FOR U. S. DEBT" with subhead. (see)
Related photo is on the back page. Capone would plead guilty about a week later.
Terrific to have this report in a Chicago newspaper... See More
1927 East St. Louis tornado disaster...
Item #679548
September 30, 1927
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 30, 1927
* East St. Louis tornado disaster
The front page has a nice banner headline: "60 DEAD IN ST. LOUIS TORNADO" with subheads. (see) Nice for display
Complete 1st section only with 20pages, light toning some wear at the margins, more so along the spine, generally good.
Valencia, Spain bombing in 1937....
Item #679366
May 29, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 29, 1937.
* Valencia, Spain bombing
* Spanish Civil War
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "REBEL BOMBERS KILL 200 IN AIR RAID ON VALENCIA" with subhead and small map. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
... See More
* Valencia, Spain bombing
* Spanish Civil War
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "REBEL BOMBERS KILL 200 IN AIR RAID ON VALENCIA" with subhead and small map. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
Sammy Baugh throws 6 TD passes...
Item #679361
November 01, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sport's section only, November 1, 1943
* Sammy Baugh throws 6 TD's
* Washington Redskins quarterback
* NFL football
The front page has a four column heading: "Baugh Breaks Passing Record" with subheads, lineup and stats of the game. (see)
Complete sport's section only with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along ... See More
Creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...
Item #679194
November 11, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Illinois, Nov. 11, 1921
* Dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The front page has a 4 image series depicting a famous poem, "The Colors", 1st published on Aug. 7, 1914. Additionally, there is a one column article: "STREAM OF LIFE MOVES PAST BIER OF U.S. UNKNOWN - Capital Thousands Pay Honor".
On March 4, 1921 Congress approve... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #679086
January 30, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 30, 1930
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "13 HURT BY NORTH SIDE BOMB" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page.
Whe... See More
Michigan's Tom Harmon... Heisman Trophy...
Item #678915
December 10, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 10, 1940
* Tom Harmon wins Heisman Trophy "Old 98"
* Michigan Wolverines halfback
* NCAA college football
Page 25 has a one column heading: "HARMON IS GIVEN HEISMAN TROPHY; SAYS HE'S LUCKY" (see) First report coverage on Michigan Wolverine star football player, Tom Harmon, winning the Heisman Trophy.
Complete with 34 pages, some vari... See More
Pancho Villa surrenders in 1920....
Item #678768
July 29, 1920
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 29, 1920
* Francisco 'Pancho' Villa surrenders
* Mexican rebel bandit
The front page has a banner headline: "NEW REVOLT; VILLA QUITS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular along the spine, generally good.
Jimmy Demaret wins 1940 Masters golf tournament
Item #678458
April 08, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 8, 1940
* Jimmy Demaret wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "DEMARET'S 280 WINS MASTERS; MANGRUM 2D" with subheads and related photo. First report coverage on Jimmy Demaret winning the 1940 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georg... See More
Huey Long's wife takes over his term as senator.....
Item #678281
February 11, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 11, 1936
* Rose McConnell Long takes oath
* Huey's term as United States Senator
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Huey Long's Widow Takes Seat In Senate And Hopes For 'Luck'" (see) First report coverage on Rose McConnell Long becoming the 3rd woman ever to serve as a U.S. Senator, taking over the remaining months of her late husband... See More
1934 Honea Path, South Carolina riot
Item #677971
September 07, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 7, 1934
* Honea Path, South Carolina riot
* Chiquola Mill workers incident
* General Textile Strike of 1934
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TEN ARE KILLED IN STRIKE RIOTS; BAR PEACE MOVE" with subhead. A few related photos are on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the Chiuola Mill incident at Honea Path, South Carol... See More
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