Hometown reporting from the Capital of the United States.....
Item #662922
January 1, 1885
NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., 1885-1887
Complete in 8 pages, a library stamp in the masthead, some browning down through the middle and at the mid-fold, and quite fragile, however, the title is in good condition for the (pulpish) era.
The images shown along with the illustrations are only representative of the issue you will receive. However, the issue sent will be of similar q... See More
Sam Houston congratulates those who fought for Texas independence...
Item #662917
June 24, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 24, 1837 Inside has a great report headed: "Texas" which includes a lengthy: "Address To the Army of Texas" signed in type by: Sam. Houston. In the letter he congratulates the efforts & heroism of those who fought in the battles for Texas independence, beginning: "Comrades: You are the declared champions of the libertie... See More
Hitler declares war on Russia in 1941....
Item #662903
June 22, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 22, 1941
* Adolph Hitler declares war on Russia
* Germans marching orders
* Pre-United States involvement
The front page has a nice headline: "NAZIS MARCH ON RUSSIA; Germans Smash In On A 1500-Mile Front !" with subheads and small photos of Hitler and Stalin. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, two arch... See More
Two Winslow Homer prints, including a centerfold...
Item #662898
January 5, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 5, 1861 The full front page is drawn by Winslow Homer & has: 'The Georgia Delegation in Congress' showing 10 men. Also done by Winslow Homer is the doublepage centerfold: "Seeing the Old Year Out".
Also in this issue is: "New Year's Eve in the Country" plus there is a serialized portion of "Great Expectations"... See More
Nice New Year's prints... Plan for a "submarine railway" between England & France...
Item #662897
January 2, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 2, 1858 The front page features a full page print: "New Year's Visiting in New York". Two other nice full page prints inside: "The Birth of the New Year' and 'A Happy New Year!" and an article "The Life of American Students at Heidelberg" features several small illustrations.
Interesting article with two illust... See More
Battle of Seven Pines... Fair Oaks...
Item #662887
June 2, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 2, 1862 The feature of this issue is the nice front page map headed: "THE BATTLE BEFORE RICHMOND" which shows the vicinity.
Also many front page one column Civil War heads including: "Great Battle on the Chickahominy" "Our Advance Attacked By the Rebels" "The Enemy Repulsed Everywhere" "Front Royal Recaptured" "Th... See More
Battle of Seven Pines... Fair Oaks...
Item #662886
June 2, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 2, 1862 The feature of this issue is the nice front page map headed: "THE BATTLE BEFORE RICHMOND" which shows the vicinity.
Also many front page one column Civil War heads including: "Great Battle on the Chickahominy" "Our Advance Attacked By the Rebels" "The Enemy Repulsed Everywhere" "Front Royal Recaptured" "Th... See More
Huge Civil War map of the Richmond vicinity...
Item #662877
August 17, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 17, 1864 Over half of the front page is taken up with a very detailed Civil War map headed: "THE COUNTRY BETWEEN RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG". Among the various ftpg. column heads on the war are: "From Grant's Army" "A Grand Strategic Movement" "The Victory At Mobile" "Two Forts Captured" "Investment of Fort Darlin... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality...
Item #662864
November 27, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 27, 1940
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations - atrocities
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "WOMAN OF POLAND DEPICT ITS MISERY" with subhead: "EXTERMINATION HELD AIM" and more. See images for coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland where extermination of the Jewish pop... See More
1945 Forward, the Jewish newspaper...
Item #662679
April 26, 1945
(FORWARD), Jewish newspaper, New York, April 26, 1945
* Rare title
Printed entirely in Yiddish (a high German language of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, which uses the Hebrew alphabet), including the advertisements. Near the end of the World War II in Europe.
We have been told by a reliable source the following:
"The main headline reads "Truman Opens San Francisco Conference Wit
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Rare Jewish newspaper from New York...
Item #662678
November 22, 1929
THE JEWISH AMERICAN FAMILY MAGAZINE & GAZETTE, New York, November 22, 1929 Noted in the masthead is: "A National Jewish Weekly Devoted to the Home, Art and Literature." This is a quite scarce newspaper printed entirely in the Hebrew language, and typical of Hebrew publications it is bound on the right with the pages turned from the left. This title is formatted like a tabloid, ... See More
Rare Jewish newspaper from New York...
Item #662677
May 10, 1929
THE JEWISH AMERICAN WOMEN'S MAGAZINE & GAZETTE, New York, May 10, 1929
* Rare Jewish New York City issue
* Judaica - Jews
Noted in the masthead is: "A National Jewish Weekly Devoted to the Home, Art and Literature." This is a quite scarce newspaper printed entirely in the Hebrew language, and typical of Hebrew publications it is bound on the right with the pages tur... See More
Mercury-Redstone 4 human spaceflight...
Item #662668
July 21, 1961
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., July 21, 1961
* Mercury-Redstone 4 Launch Vehicle
* Astronaut Virgili. "Gus" Grissom
* 2nd United States human spaceflight
The front page has a three column headline: "Second Astronaut Lofted 118 Miles, Escapes Sinking" with subhead and photo of Grissom. (see)
Complete issue with all 10 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condit... See More
Kodak Camera Founder George Eastman Dies In 1932..
Item #662667
March 15, 1932
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., March 15, 1932
* George Eastman suicide death (1st report)
* Kodak camera inventor - roll film
The front page has a one column heading: "Make Plans Today for 'Kodak King's' Funeral" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of Kodak camera inventor George Eastman.
Complete with all 12 pages, light toning at the marg... See More
Hoop Jr. Wins Kentucky Derby... Eddie Arcaro...
Item #662665
June 10, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 10, 1945
* Hoop Jr. wins Kentucky Derby
* American Thoroughbred racehorse
* Jockey Eddie Arcaro
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "HOOP JR. BEATS POT O' LUCK IN $86,875 KENTUCKY DERBY" with subheads, 2 related photos and racing chart. Nice for display.
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's ... See More
1939 Francoist Spain recongnized by U.S....
Item #662662
April 2, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1939
* Francoist Spain State - regime
* United States recognition
* Nationalist faction (Spanish Civil War)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REGIME OF FRANCO RECONGNIZED BY U.S.; EMBARGO IS LIFTED" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Fritz Julius Kuhn guilty verdict... German Bund leader...
Item #662661
November 30, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 30, 1939
* Fritz Julius Kuhn convicted
* German American Bund leader
* Guilty verdict for embezzlement
The front page has a banner headline: "Kuhn Convicted of Grand Larceny and Forgery" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Very first meeting of the A.S.P.C.A...
Item #662659
May 22, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1866
* Very first meeting of the ASPCA (founding)
* Humane Law Enforcement Division
The back page has an article taking 8 column inches headed: "American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals" which begins: "The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, held their first regular meeting since incorporation, last ev... See More
Augusta National Golf Course opening round......
Item #662657
January 15, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, January 15, 1933
* Augusta National Golf Club course opening
* Founded by golfer Bobby Jones - Georgia
The bottom of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "Bobby Jones Celebrates Opening of Course By Scoring Sensational 69, Three Under Par" First report coverage on Jones playing his very first round of golf at the famed ... See More
Actress model Evelyn Nesbit suicide attempt...
Item #662656
October 29, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 29, 1921
* Evelyn Nesbit suicide attempt
* American actress, model, chorus girl
The front page has a nice banner headline: "EVELYN NESBIT TRIES SUICIDE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 22 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins with a few small tears, generally good.... See More
Amelia Earhart's disappearance official report....
Item #662655
May 15, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1938
* re. Amelia Earhart's Pacific disappearance
* USCGC Itasca radio communications (log) reported
The top of page 41 has a one column heading: "EARHART LOSS SEEN AS RADIO TRAGEDY" with subheads. (see) Text takes up about 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, light toning, nice condition.... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan.... Executions revealed...
Item #662654
April 22, 1943
ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE, NY, April 22, 1943
* re. The famous Doolittle raid of Japan
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* Realization of Japanese executions
The front page has a five column headline: "Japs' Slaying of Airmen Brings Call for Revenge" with subhead. This was when it was first reported that the Japanese had executed some American airmen that were captured ... See More
Jill Johnston's 1961 "Dance: Cunningham In Connecticut" in the Village Voice...
Item #662653
September 7, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, September 7, 1961
* Jill Johnston's "Cunningham In Connecticut"
* author, cultural critic, feminist activist
* noteworthy columnist for The Village Voice
The feature article of this issue is an early piece done by cultural critic and icon, Jill Johnston: "DANCE: Cunningham In Connecticut." This is certainly a fine orig... See More
Harriet Tubman's gravesite erected...
Item #662651
July 25, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1937
* Harriet Tubman - African American abolitionist
* Gravesite gravestone marker erection
* Auburn, Cayuga County, New York
Page 4 of section 2 has a small one column heading: "Mark Ex-Slave's Grave" with subhead: "Women at Auburn Honor 'Aunt Harriet' of 'Underground Railroad'" (see) First report coverage on the erect... See More
Flint sit-down strike begins... GM...
Item #662623
December 31, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 31, 1936
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike begins
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'SIT DOWNS' CLOSE FOUR BIG PLANTS OF GENERAL MOTORS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the initial beginning of the strike. Always nice to have notable events in... See More
Leonard Bernstein... Symphony # 1 NY debut....
Item #662622
March 30, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1944
* Leonard Bernstein - conductor composer
* Symphony No. 1 Jeremiah debut
* New York Philharmonic
Page 19 has a one column heading: "BERNSTEIN SCORES IN OWN SYMPHONY" with subhead: "Conducts the Philharmonic in Premiere of 'Jeremiah'--Jennie Tourel Soloist". First report coverage on Leonard Bernstein's 1st symphony prem... See More
Mussolini meets w/ Hitler in Germany photos...
Item #662621
October 3, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, October 3, 1937
* Benito Mussolini - Italy dictator
* Visits Adolph Hitler in Munich
The front page of this rotogravure section has 2 related photos of Mussolini meeting Adolph Hitler in Germany earlier in the week.
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with 12 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
U.S. regains Possession of Wake Island...
Item #662620
September 5, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 5, 1945
* Wake Island back in U.S. possession
* Post World War II Japan
The front page has a four column headline: "AMERICAN FLAG IS RAISED ON WAKE ISLE" with subheads that include: "EPIC OF ATOLL ENDS" "Americans Go Ashore to Crown Heroic Fight of marines in 1941" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
Bhupinder Singh of Patiala death....
Item #662604
March 24, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1938
* Bhupinder Singh of Patiala death (1st report)
* Maharaja - ruler - India
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "RULER OF PATIALA DIES IN INDIA AT 46" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
"Scopes Trial" -"For Liberty" is Darrow's plea......
Item #662569
July 14, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 14, 1925
* The famous "Scopes Trail"
* Will Evolution be permitted to be taught in schools?
The front page has the full-banner dramatic headline: "'FOR LIBERTY'--DARROW PLEA," with the subheading: "BIGOTRY PERILS OUR RIGHTS, HE FLINGS AT BRYAN", which continues on page two. Also included on the front page is a large rel... See More
"Scopes Trial" - Jury members are foes of Darwin...
Item #662568
July 11, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 11, 1925
* The famous "Scopes Trail"
* Will Evolution be permitted to be taught in schools?
The front page has the full-banner dramatic headline: "COMPLETE EVOLUTION JURY," with the subheading: "PICK STANCH FOES OF DARWIN TO TRY SCOPES", which continues on page two. The article makes it clear the jury is comprised of those who ... See More
New York Crystal Palace fire disaster...
Item #662566
October 6, 1858
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, October 6, 1858
* New York Crystal Palace
* Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations
* Fire disaster
Page 5 has an article headed: "BURNING OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE" "Brilliant Close of the Fair" "Flight of Two Thousand Visitors" "The Edifice Utterly Destroyed" and more. (see) Lengthy text up over 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of ... See More
Winter War begins in 1939... Soviets invade Finland...
Item #662565
November 30, 1939
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, Nov. 30, 1939
* Winter War begins
* Soviet Union - Soviets
* Finland invasion
* World War II
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RUSS INVADE FINLAND; HELSINKI BOMBED; NORWAY UNDER PRESSURE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, generally nice.... See More
Columbus, Texas hanging tree Negro lynchings....
Item #662563
November 14, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1935
* Columbus, Texas "Hanging Tree"
* 2 Negroes lynched - lynching mob
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "TEXAS PROSECUTOR CONDONES LYNCHING" with subheads that include: "Calls Hanging of Two Negroes at Columbus 'Expression of People's Will'" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the ... See More
Cleveland Browns, first NFL game...
Item #662562
September 7, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1946
* Cleveland Browns 1st game & win
* Lou Groza stars
The sport's section (page 70 has one column headings: "Record 60,135 See Brown Squad Win", "Cleveland All-America Eleven Beats Miami Seahawks, 44-0, as Groza Stars" with lineups (see images). This was the Browns very first game in franchise history. It is also their very fir... See More
King Ibn Saud & the Palestine situation....
Item #662561
November 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 21, 1945
* Ibn Saud statement
* King of Saudi Arabia
* Palestine - Jews & Arabs
Page 6 has a one column heading: "IBN SAUD CAUTIONS LONDON ON ZIONISM" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day shortly after World War II. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
1960 USS Constellation fire disaster...
Item #662560
December 20, 1960
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Dec. 20, 1960
* USS Constellation (CV-64) fire disaster
* Kitty Hawk class aircraft supercarrier
* United States Navy "America's Flagship"
The front page has a five column headline: "47 DIE IN CARRIER FIRE" with subheads and photo. (see) Another related photo on page 8.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 36... See More
Fritz Julius Kuhn indictment... German Bund leader...
Item #662558
May 26, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 26, 1939
* Fritz Julius Kuhn arrested
* German American Bund leader
* Indictment for embezzlement
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SEIZE BUND LEADER AS THIEF" with subheads. Nice for display. Photo on the back page. (see)
Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition, a few binding holes along the spine, very nice condition.... See More
Babe Ruth to Sign 1 Year with Yankees...
Item #662557
March 16, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1932
* Babe Ruth to sign 1 year contract
* New York Yankees (day of)
* Major League baseball MLB
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 25) has a one column heading: "RUTH DUE TO SIGN IN FLORIDA TODAY" with subheads and a nice photo of Babe Ruth w/ Manager McCarthy and Colonel Ruppert. (see) Always nice to have notable events in hi... See More
1933 Bank Holiday Ordered...
Item #662554
March 8, 1933
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 8, 1933.
* United States Bank Holiday
* The Great Depression
* Franklin D. Roosevelt
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FORM BANK ASSOCIATION" with subheads. (see) Also a one column heading: "RESERVE BANKS TOD THEY MAY GIVE CURRENCY" with subheads.
This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run ... See More
Uncle John Wilder death... Charles Lindbergh in Nanking...
Item #662547
September 20, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1931
* Uncle John Wilder (fiddler) death
* President Calvin Coolidge's uncle
* Plymouth, Windsor County, Vermont
* Charles Lindbergh flies to the Orient
Page 30 has a one column heading: "UNCLE JOHN WILDER, FIDDLER, DEAD AT 85" with subheads and photo. (see)
Page 12 has a one column heading: "LINDBERGHS ALIGHT ON LAKE AT NANKING" ... See More
"Scopes Trial" - Dramatic headline.. Evolution to be decided by the court?
Item #662539
July 15, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 15, 1925
* The famous "Scopes Trail"
* Evolution to be permitted to be taught in schools?
The front page has the full-banner dramatic headline: "LEAK TIES UP SCOPES TRIAL," with the subheading: "DARROW HAS FIGHT TO HALT COURT PRAYER", which continues on page two. Another "Scopes" article is also found on page 2. The b... See More
"Scopes Trial" - Dramatic headline.. Evolution to be decided by the court?
Item #662537
July 23, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 23, 1925
* The famous "Scopes Trail"
* Evolution to be permitted to be taught in schools?
The front page has the full-banner dramatic headline: "EVOLUTION TEST IN CAPITAL," with the subheading: "New Case May Put Religion Up To U.S. Courts", which continues on page two. Another "Scopes" article is also found on page 2.... See More
"Scopes Trial" - Crisis? Scientists inclusion considered...
Item #662536
July 17, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 17, 1925
* The famous "Scopes Trail"
* Evolution to be permitted to be taught in schools?
The front page has the full-banner dramatic headline: "SCOPES CASE CRISIS TODAY," which continues on page two. Another "Scopes" article is also found on page 2. The back page has the photo captioned: "Two Bryans Hold Center Of Stage A... See More
General Valeriano Wyler death
Item #662488
October 21, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1930
* Spanish General Valeriano Weyler death
* Governor General of the Philippines & Cuba
Page 27 has a one column heading: "GENERAL WEYLER DIES AT AGE OF 92" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Spanish general, Valeriano Weyler.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, this is th... See More
Augusta National Golf Course opens...
Item #662487
January 14, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 14, 1933
* Augusta National Golf Club course opens
* Founded by golfer Bobby Jones - Georgia
The sport's section (page 18) first report coverage on the opening of Augusta National Golf Club course, agreeably the most famous golf course in the country. The one column headings at the top of the page read: "'Perfect Course' Of Jones Opened" "Swee... See More
Byron Nelson wins 1937 Masters golf tournament
Item #662477
April 5, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1937
* Byron Nelson wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 23) has a banner headline: "Record-Equaling 32 on Last Nine Wins for Nelson in Augusta Golf Tourney" with subheads, 2 photos and scores. First report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Alwa... See More
Archie Williams wins gold at the Berlin Olympics...
Item #662475
August 8, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 8, 1936
* Archie Williams wins gold medal
* African American 400m victory
* Olympics games in Berlin Germany
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "WILLIAMS WINS 400 METER RUN" with subheads and wire photo. (see)
A sidebar to the Olympic games was Adolph Hitler's refusal to acknowledge the achievements of ... See More
Jack Lovelock wins gold at the Berlin Olympics...
Item #662474
August 7, 1936
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 7, 1936
* Jack Lovelock wins gold medal
* New Zealand 1500m track star
* Olympics games in Berlin Germany
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "LOVELOCK RUNS AWAY FROM CUNNINGHAM IN OLYMPICS" with subheads. (see)
A sidebar to the Olympic games was Adolph Hitler's refusal to acknowledge the achievements of... See More
Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest man alive" day...
Item #662472
July 5, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 5, 1939
* Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium - Yankees
* Famous 'luckiest man on the face of the earth' speech fame
This date will remain one of the most coveted by baseball fans, one of the most notable & heart-warming events in the annals of baseball history.
The bottom of the front page of the sport's section (inside) has a two column ph... See More
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