Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #637003
January 17, 1991
DAILY LOCAL NEWS - WAR EDITION, Chester County, Pennsylvania, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "It's War - U.S. launches air assault on Iraq" with related map and additional text (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
Keeping it in the family...
Item #636838
October 18, 1898
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18, 1898
* Outlaw Jesse James' son
The bottom of page 3 has a small & somewhat inconspicuous article headed: "Jesse James Indicted" which begins: "The grand jury yesterday returned indictments against Jesse James, son of the noted outlaw..." (see). The following year he would be acquitted of robbery of a Missour... See More
Morrisville, Pennsylvania Little League champions....
Item #636831
August 27, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, August 27, 1955
* Morrisville, Pennsylvania
* Little League baseball
* World Series champions
The sport's section (page 18) has a small one column heading: "Home Run Decides Little League Title" (see). First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Morrisville, Pennsylvania winning the World Series championship at Williamsport, Pennsylvania. I... See More
Hammonton NJ Little League champions....
Item #636784
August 28, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, August 28, 1949
* Hammonton NJ New Jersey
* Little League baseball
* World Series champions
Page 3 of this section has a small and discrete one column heading: "Hammonton Nine Wins Title" with brief text. (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Hammonton, New Jersey winning the World Series championship at ... See More
St. Peter, MN State Insane Asylum fire...
Item #636005
November 16, 1880
EASTON DAILY EXPRESS, Pennsylvania, November 16, 1880
* St. Peter MN Minnesota
* Insane asylum fire disaster
Page 3 has an article headed: "A Terrible Disaster" "Burning Of A State Insane Asylum - Loss Of Life And Property" (see)
Complete in 4 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
Follow-up on the Lusitania sinking...
Item #634764
May 12, 1915
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, May 12, 1915
* RMS Lusitania sinking
* German torpedo submarine
* War tensions grow for U.S.
The front page has a short bit headed: "Vanderbilt's Body Found?". Page 2 has: "To Give Germany Chance To Disavow" and pg. 3 has: "MORE BODIES ARE FOUND IN WATER" "Ten Brought In to Small Port on Irish Coast&... See More
Death of President Andrew Johnson: a same-day report...
Item #633261
July 31, 1875
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 31, 1875
* President Andrew Johnson
* Death (1st report)
Page 2 has a very brief item headed: "Death of Andrew Johnson" which is datelined "July 31" & reads: "Ex-President Andrew Johnson died very suddenly at Chattanooga, Tenn., at 2:30 o'clock this morning of paralysis." This is immediately followed by a length... See More
Bucknell University "Old Main" fire disaster...
Item #632266
August 28, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 28, 1932
* Bucknell University - Lewisburg
* "Old Main" building fire disaster
Page 8 has a one column heading: "FIRE AT BUCKNELL DESTROYS 'OLD MAIN'" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the fire that destroyed the central part of Old Main at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. I suspect this is one of the few publ... See More
Columbian Exposition... Edison law suit...
Item #632036
August 05, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 5, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - The French Locomotive Exhibit - The Bethlehem Iron Co.'s Exhibit" (Pennsylvania) with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Edison Electric Light Suits" the recent ruling on the patent; "The Desroziers Dynamo"; "The World's Co... See More
Thomas Edison described...
Item #631754
June 04, 1892
DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 4, 1892
* Inventor Thomas Edison described as humble
The top of the back page has: "Edison Isn't Proud" "His Hats & Cigars are Cheap & His Clothes are not a Bit Stuck Up". An interesting article on how "ordinary" Thomas Edison is, with a short interview with him as well (see).
Four pages, very large f... See More
Fire apparatus...
Item #631499
February 02, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 2, 1895 The front page of the issue has "The Crossing of the Central Railroad of New Jersey and The Pennsylvania Railroad in Elizabeth, N.J." with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Great Breslau Pump, Neisse, Silesia"; "Blake and Begiebing's Hose Bridge and Tower"; "The Metal Ceiling Industry"... See More
Edison "talks" to his audience through his new phonograph...
Item #631339
March 05, 1890
DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1890
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
The top of the last column is headed: "Edison Address Bethlehem" "He Talks to a Select Audience Through a Phonograph and Then the Band Plays" which is an interesting article on how Edison "talked" to an audience through his new phonograph (see).
Four pages, evenly toned, lar... See More
Large, illustrated ad for a double circus...
Item #631273
July 16, 1873
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1873
* Very nice illustrated Circus advertisement
Page 2 has two columns entirely taken up with a nice, graphic advertisement for a circus, being the: "Great Eastern Menagerie - A Towering Giant Among Its Fellows - The Great 12 Center-Pole Tent - Dual Circus Exhibition!" with more on the double circus coming to Bethlehem. There are ... See More
Actor Edward Askew Sothern death....
Item #630948
January 22, 1881
EASTON EXPRESS, Pennsylvania, January 22, 1881
* Edward Askew Sothern death (1st report)
* English comic actor - Lord Dundreary
* "Our American Cousin" fame
Page 2 has a report of the death of English actor Edward Askew Sothern with one column heading: "Obituary" "E.A. Sothern, the Actor" (see)
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Co... See More
The great Milton, Pennsylvania fire disaster...
Item #630372
May 17, 1880
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 17, 1880
* Milton PA Pennsylvania
* Great fire of 1880
The front page has an article with small heading: "The Fire at Milton, Pa." (see)
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and easy to handle. Complete in 4 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise in ve... See More
Joseph Priestley welcomed to New York... Pennsylvania defines various crimes & punishment...
Item #629926
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1794 Near the back a full page is taken up with news headed: "America" which includes much from the Pennsylvania legislature on an Act declaring how various crimes are punished (see). There is a report from New York which includes a letter of welcome to the famed Dr. Joseph Priestley which includes: "...associated teachers... See More
Amelia Earhart autogiro flight w/ passenger....
Item #629885
December 20, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 20, 1930
* Amelia Earhart autogyro flight
* Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
* First to carry a passenger
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Miss Earhart Pilots Passenger In Autogiro" with subhead. See below for history description. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other ... See More
Hayes-Wheeler ticket... Wyoming Seminary (SEM) advertisement...
Item #629532
November 06, 1876
THE MORNING REPUBLICAN, Scranton, Pennsylvania, November 6, 1876
* The Hayes-Wheeler ticket
* Wounded vets to not receive promised compensation
* Illustrated Wyoming Seminary advertisement from the Levi Sprague era
This interesting report on the front page regarding wounded soldiers not receiving their promised compensation, multiple reports on the election 1876 throughout, a printin... See More
Gates, PA Frick Coke Co. mine explosion...
Item #629125
February 02, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 2, 1922
* Gates, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
* Frick Coke Company mine explosion disaster
The front page has a two column headline: "BODIES OF 16 MINERS KILLED IN AN EXPLOSION TAKEN FROM GATES MINE TODAY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Gates, PA Frick Coke Company mine explosion.
Other news of the day. Complete in 14... See More
Hideki Tojo's attempted suicide....
Item #628906
September 12, 1945
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 12, 1945
* Hideki Tojo suicide attempt
* Imperial Japanese Army general
The front page has a full-banner headline: "Yanks Abolish Jap Black Dragon Society" with subheads that include: "MacArthur Orders Dissolution" and more. Also included is the 3-line, 3-column heading: "Doctors Grant Tojo Even Chance to Survive Se... See More
New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers win pennants...
Item #628873
October 03, 1949
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College & Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, October 3, 1949
* New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers both win pennants
* The World Series to follow would be the first to be played under the lights, and would be the first in a series of 5 consecutive wins by the Yankees - a record which still stands today
Page 6 has: "Yanks Top Red Sox, Bums Edge Phillies To W... See More
Author of Gone With The Wind...
Margaret Mitchell hit by speading car....
Item #628844
August 12, 1949
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College & Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, August 12, 1949
* Margaret Mitchell's death
* Author of Gone With the Wind
* Hit by speeding car - would die several days later
The front page of this issue has: "Speeding Car Hits Author", which is the account of Margaret Mitchell (Mrs.John Marsh - Peg Marsh) being struck by a speeding car while crossing the s... See More
Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series....
Item #628798
October 09, 1959
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1959
* Los Angeles Dodgers become World Series champions
The sport's section (page 15) has a nice six column headline: "Bums Wear World Crown" with subhead and more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Charles Van Doran's Quiz Show scandal...
Item #628797
October 13, 1959
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, October 13, 1959
* Charles Van Doran subpoenaed
* "Twenty One" quiz show scandal
The front page has a one column heading: "Subpoena Issued for Van Doran" with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Coshocton, Ohio train wreck....
Item #628789
September 11, 1950
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 11, 1950
* Coshocton, Ohio train wreck
* Spirit of St. Louis
* United States soldiers killed
The front page has a two column headline: "Twenty-Five Die In Ohio Train Crash" Early, same day report here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, tiny binding slits along the spine, nice condition.
... See More
Lindbergh receives Air Force Cross....
Item #628756
May 31, 1927
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 31, 1927
* Transatlantic Paris flight
* Charles Lindbergh receives Air Force Cross (UK)
* King George of England
The front page has two column headline: "MORE ROYAL HONORS CONFERRED TODAY ON CAPT. LINDBERGH" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, a few biding slits along the spine,... See More
Ray Keech wins Indianapolis 500 in 1929...
Item #628625
May 31, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1929
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Ray Keech wins
* Bill Spence killed
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Ray Keech wins
* Bill Spence killed
The front page has one column headings that include: "160,000 SEE SPENCE KILLED IN AUTO RACE" "Keech Wins 500-Mile Classic at Indianapolis as Young Californian Meets Death" "SKIDDING CAR HITS WALL" and more. (see) Reporting
Uniontown, Pennsylvania murder...
Item #628512
December 29, 1882
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, December 29, 1882
* Uniontown, Pennsylvania murder
* Nicholas L. Dukes
* Captain A. C. Nutt
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "FIFTEEN LIVES TAKEN" "State Treasurer Nutt Murdered Near Pittsburgh" and more. (see)
This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of ... See More
Russian writer Maxim Gorky death...
Item #627824
June 18, 1936
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 18, 1936
* Maxim Gorky death
* Russian writer
* Socialist realism
The front page has a one column heading: "MAXIM GORKI, NOTED RUSSIAN NOVELIST, DEAD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Russian writer, Maxim Gorky.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, nice condition.... See More
Christmas Eve... 1915...
Item #626977
December 24, 1915
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, December 24, 1915
* Christmas Eve, 1915
War, peace, pain, hope, life, death - what "news of the day" were our brothers and sisters from 100 years ago reading on Christmas Eve? Certainly the typical newspaper was pregnant with holiday cheer, but people were still born... died... and wars and rumors of wars didn't always take
... See More
* Christmas Eve, 1915
War, peace, pain, hope, life, death - what "news of the day" were our brothers and sisters from 100 years ago reading on Christmas Eve? Certainly the typical newspaper was pregnant with holiday cheer, but people were still born... died... and wars and rumors of wars didn't always take
Little Sisters of the Poor - Nursing home fire...
Item #624928
July 25, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1931
* Little Sisters of the Poor
* Nursing home fire disaster
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The front page has one column headings that include: "30 DEAD, 20 MISSING IN PITTSBURGH FIRE AT HOME FOR AGED" "Flames Swiftly Envelop Old Building of Little Sisters of the Poor, Housing 250" "INMATES LEAP INTO NETS" and more. (see) First repo... See More
1936 Williamsport, Pennsylvania flood...
Item #623311
March 20, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1936
* The Great St. Patrick's Day Flood
* Williamsport, Pennsylvania - Susquehanna River
The front page has a four column headline: "135 DEAD, 200,000 HOMELESS IN FLOODS; WHEELING DELUGED, WASHINGTON HIT, NEW ENGLAND CUT OFF ABOVE HARTFORD" with many subheads. (see)
Also a two column headline on the front page: "Williamsport, Pa., Sce... See More
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #622136
June 30, 1933
THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 30, 1933
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle death (1st report)
* Silent film actor, comedian and director
Page 13 has a one column heading: "FATTY ARBUCKLE DIES SUDDENLY" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day including a front page report on the Jack Sharkey vs. Primo Carnera championship boxing match. Complete in 26 pages, light b... See More
Corbett - Fitzsimmons heavyweight boxing title fight...
Item #621510
March 17, 1897
DAILY GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1897
* Bob Fitzsimmons vs. James J. "Jim" Corbett
* Heavyweight boxing championship fight (eve)
* Fight of the century (19th)
Page 3 has one column headings: "THE BIG PRIZE FIGHT" "Ex-Senator Ingalls on Hand to View the Contest" "His Interview With Corbett" and more. (see)
Complete in 4 pages, light br... See More
A Christmas-themed front page...
Item #621430
December 24, 1907
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 24, 1907 A very nice Christmas-themed front page showing angels with several borders of holly and a heading: "Merry Christmas To You All". This front page is in red & green ink while the balance of the issue is in black ink.
Eight pages, 12 3/4 by 19 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
Mention of Sitting Bull... Annual message of the President...
Item #621275
December 07, 1881
PITTSBURGH EVENING CHRONICLE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 7, 1881
* President Chester A. Arthur
* State of the Union Address
The back page has "The Message" of the President to Congress, mentioning in part: " ...the troops have been...employed in collecting Indians hitherto hostile and locating them on their proper reservations; that Sitting Bull and his adherents are now prisoners at... See More
Eight Nazi Saboteurs caught...
Item #621009
June 29, 1942
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 29, 1942
* FBI Agents Grab Several Accomplices of Eight Nazi Saboteurs; Others Sought
* German Agents, Landed to Blast U.S. Plants
The front page has a two column heading: "FBI Denies Any German Sabotage Experts Escape" with subhead and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 16 pages, a few s... See More
SS Morro Castle liner fire disaster...
Item #619928
September 12, 1934
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 12, 1934
* Liner SS Morro Castle burns
* Ward Line cruise ship disaster
* Investigation on drunk waiters
The front page has a four column headline: "DAMAGING TESTIMONY GIVEN" with subheads that include: "Many Waters 'Drunk' When Ship Left Cuba, Federal Jury Is Told" and more with related pictorial. (see) C... See More
Amelia Earhart... Pacific Ocean flight...
Item #619038
January 12, 1935
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 12, 1935
* Amelia Earhart (female aviator)
* Solo Pacific Ocean flight (Hawaii to Oakland)
* 1st of it's kind (during flight report)
The front page has one column headings: "AVIATRIX FLASHES ACROSS PACIFIC FROM HONOLULU" "Flier Believed Off Coast of San Francisco in Fog Blanket" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and... See More
Uniontown, Pennsylvania airplane disaster....
Item #618863
April 08, 1936
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, April 8, 1936
* Uniontown, Pennsylvania
* TWA airplane crash disaster (1st report)
* Flight 1 - Cheat Mountain
The front page a two column heading: "Air-Crash Inquiry Centers On Instruments and Beacons; Two Investigations Started" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the TWA airliner crash on a mountain side near Uniontown, Pennsylva... See More
Yale Bulldogs win the Blackwell Cup in 1930...
Item #618687
May 04, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, May 4, 1930
* Yale varsity crew wins Blackwell Cup
* Columbia & Pennsylvania University
* Bulldogs - Men's heavyweight rowing
* Housatonic River - Derby, Connecticut
The front page of this section has one column headings: "YALE VARSITY WINS, WITH COLUMBIA NEXT" "Eli Crew Beats 1929 Victor for Blackwell Cup by Length--Pe... See More
Al Capone works in prison...
Item #618206
April 14, 1934
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1934
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Chicago gangster boss
* Good behavior in prison ?
Page six has one column headings: "CAPONE RUNS STITCHING MACHINE IN PRISON" "Former Gangster is 'Behaving' and Hopes to Shorten Sentence" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618156
December 04, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1928
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York County, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
Page 14 has an article headed: "DEATH OF 5 BABIES LAID TO WITCH CULT" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 64 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618147
January 07, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 7, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The front page has an article headed: "'WITCH MURDER' TRIAL STARTS AT YORK TODAY" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, a little m... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618141
January 12, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 12, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The front page has an article headed: "THIRD BOY ON TRIAL FOR 'HEX' MURDER IN YORK" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, minor m... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618140
December 05, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 5, 1929
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The front page has an article headed: "STATE TAKES A HAND IN YORK WITCHCRAFT CASE" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a Pennsylvania title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning, minor margin wea... See More
Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #618135
December 01, 1928
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, November 30, 1928
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York County, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
The front page has an article headed: "ARREST TWO FOR MURDER OF YORK COUNTY FARMER" "One of the Accused is a Youth of Fourteen Years" "Case Of Witchcraft" and more. (see) Early coverage of the actual murder.
Other news, sports a... See More
Dearing family massacre...
Item #617862
April 12, 1866
CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, April 12, 1866
* The Dearing family murders (1st report)
* Philadelphia Pennsylvania
* Antoine Probst
The front page has a brief article headed: "Horrible Murder in Philadelphia" "A Family of Seven Persons Butchered" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large issue measuring 32 x 23 inches, minor spine... See More
Franklin, Pennsylvania fire disaster...
Item #617831
February 02, 1866
CLEVELAND DAILY LEADER, Ohio, February 2, 1866
* Franklin, Pennsylvania
* Venango County
* Fire disaster
The front page has an article headed: "The Great Fire at Franklin, Pennsylvania" "Great Fire In Franklin" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, large issue measuring 32 x 23 inches, minor margin wear, generally nice.
Note: If ... See More
Scranton orphanage fire disaster...
Item #617821
February 28, 1881
EASTON EXPRESS, Pennsylvania, February 28, 1881
* Scranton Pa Pennsylvania
* St. Patrick's orphan asylum
Page 2 has an article headed: "Burning of an Orphan Asylum--Loss of Seventeen Lives" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
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