40th anniversary of Battle of Manila Bay...

GRAPHIC SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, May 1, 1938



* Battle of Manila Bay (40th anniversary)

* Admiral George Dewey's victory 

* United States Navy - Spanish-American War



The front page Commemorates the 40th anniversary of Admiral George Dewey's victory at the Battle of Manila Bay with his own account and related imagery. This account continues inside. 

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1938 "Dick Tracy" color comic strip...

COMICS SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune (weekly on Sundays), May 1, 1938



* "Dick Tracy" by Chester Gould (color comic strip)

* American police detective w/ Yellow trench coat



This section is loaded with nice, colored comic strips with a full front page strip titled: "DICK TRACY" by Chester Gould (see images)

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Pursuing the St. Valentine's Day Massacre killers... A re-enactment...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 17, 1929 



* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation 

* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone

* Best title to be had - very rare as such



The front page has a one column heading: "SCHOOLS CHIEF GIVES CLEW TO GANG MASSACRE" with subhead. (see images) More on page 2.

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1940 Carole Landis magazine cover photo...

PICTURE SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Aug. 11, 1940



* Austrian-American actress Elissa Landi

* 1940 magazine color cover photo 

* Hollywood's "Golden Age" films - movies 



The front page of this section has a nice color photo of Hollywood actress Elissa Landi. (see images) Nice for display.

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1942 USS Lexington loss & Battle of the Coral Sea...

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 13, 1942 



* USS Lexington 'Gray Lady' disaster

* Battle of Coral Sea - World War II



The front page has a very nice six column photo showing navy sailors jumping off the stricken USS Lexington during the Battle of the Coral sea with heading: "Lexington Survivor Tells of Fiery Death of Carrier" with subhead. this is a eyewitness account... See More  

Ohio State Buckeyes football... 1939 Big Ten champs....

SECTION TWO (Sports) section only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Nov. 26, 1939



* Ohio State Buckeyes (1939)

* Declared Big Ten champions (1st report)

* NCAA college football



The front page of this section has a banner headline: "NOTRE DAME LOSES; MICHIGAN BEATS OHIO" with subheads that include: "BUCKEYES TAKE TITLE DESPITE 21 TO 14 DEFEAT and more lineups. (see images) ... See More  

Gen. George S. Patton slaps soldier in 1943...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 23, 1943.

* General George S. Patton slaps soldier - assault
* World War II - WWII U.S. senate hearing
* Dwight D. Eisenhower keeps Patton's leadership

The front page has a six column heading: "Senate Hears Eisenhower's Story of Patton" with subheads. (see images) More on page 6.
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CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 21, 1934 

* House passes monetary bill re. the New Deal
* Part of formalizing the Gold Reserve Act 
* Surrendering private holdings of gold to the Government   

The front page has a nice banner headline: "GOLD BILL SWEEPS THE HOUSE" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
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1942 USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea... Midway...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1942

* USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
* Chicago Tribune journalist Stanley Johnston
* Battle of Midway aircraft carriers - sailors 

The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "FLAMES ON CARRIER FOUGHT TO THE END" with subheads. Also four photos with heading: "As Coral Sea Battle Raged; First Blow To Lexington And Sinking Of Japanese Carrier" (se





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The Battle of Britain...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 12, 1940 



* Battle of Britain

* London bombings

* WWII Nazi bombers



The top of the front page has a banner headline: "BRITAIN FIGHTS 400 RAIDERS; Great Air Battles Rage Over 300 Miles of Channel Coast" with subheads. (see images) Related map is on page 2.

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Kidnapping & murder of six yr. old Suzanne Degnan...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 8, 1946



* Kidnapping and murder of Suzanne Degnan

* Killed before ransom - Chicago 6 year old girl



The front page has a banner headline: "KIDNAPED GIRL FOUND SLAIN; DISMEMBERED, HID IN SEWER" with subheads. More on page 3 with a few related photos and maps. And the back page has a full page pictorial with heading. (see images) From the city this tragedy... See More  

1942 Stanley Johnston & Battle of the Coral Sea...

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 15, 1942



* Life on board United States Navy carrier described

* Chicago Tribune journalist Stanley Johnston

* USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea

* Imperial Japanese Navy secret coding - codes



Read below for a short biography of Journalist Stanley Johnston who worked for The Chicago Tribune.

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German parliamentary election and referendum, 1936...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 30, 1936



* German Reichstag election and referendum, 1936

* Adolph Hitler's dictatorship - plebiscitary vote

* re. remilitarization of the Rhineland - military



The front page has a one column heading: "GERMANS BACK UP HITLER WITH A RECORD VOTE" with subhead and small photo. (see images) Another related photo is on the back page. 

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Prohibition ending in Illinois w/ Chicago...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 27, 1933



* United States prohibition ending

* State of Illinois acts to allow sale of alcohol 

* Beer and Liquor returns to the gangland 



The front page has a one column heading: "JUNE 5 REPEAL ELECTION VOTES BY BOTH HOUSES" with subhead. (see images) 

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1936 Brady Gang... murder confession...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 1, 1936



* Murder confession & jailed in Indiana 

* Pre Al Brady Gang shootout

* Bangor, Maine fame



The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "NEW 'DILLINGER' CONFESSES; SENT BACK TO INDIANA" with subhead. (see images) Two related photos are on the back page. This was about 1 1/2 years prior to their infamous shootout with F.B.I. agen... See More  

W.C. Fields death in 1946....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 26, 1946.

 

* William Claude Dukenfield

* W. C. Fields death (1st report)

* Actor - Comedian



The front page has a five column heading: "W. C. Fields, Famed Comedian, Dies" with subhead and small photo. (see images) Nice to have on the front page.

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Creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...

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".

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New York Yankees vs. Giants... World Series of baseball...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 13, 1923 



* New York Yankees World Series (Brooklyn wins)

* 1st year as champions (game 3)

* 1st year at Yankee Stadium - Babe Ruth

* Nice front page headline for display



The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "STENGEL'S BAT BEATS YANKS" with subheads. (see images) Continued coverage in the sport's section with box sco... See More  

Nuremberg trials open...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 20, 1945



* Nuremberg trials officially opens 

* High ranking Nazi officials 

* Hermann Goering amongst others 

* War crimes against humanity 



The front page has a two column heading: "Top Nazis Go on Trial Today; Nuernberg Heavily Guarded" with small photo of Ernst Kaltenbrunner. (see images)

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1942 Stanley Johnston & Battle of the Coral Sea...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1942



* Battle of Midway naval & air engagement 

* Attack on the United States Navy carrier described

* Chicago Tribune journalist Stanley Johnston

* USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea

* Imperial Japanese Navy secret coding - codes



The front page has a one column heading:  "'EYES' OF NAVY TELL OF JOB AT MIDWAY" wit... See More  

1933 Palestine riots... Jewish immigration...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 29, 1933



* Palestine riots - Jews & Arabs over immigration

* Sectarian conflict in Mandatory Palestine



The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "BRITISH MOBILIZE TROOPS AS ARAB RIOTING SPREADS" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the 1933 Palestine riots during the intercommunal conflict in Mandatory Palestine.

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Larry Kelley wins Heisman Trophy... Yale...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 17, 1936



* Larry Kelley wins Heisman Trophy

* Yale University college football

* Native of Williamsport, Pennsylvania



The top of page 25 has one column headings : "KELLEY RECEIVES HEISMAN TROPHY; DISCUSES GAME" "Yale End Calls Football Big Business" with smaller subheads. (see) First report coverage on Larry Kelley winning the Heisman Tro... See More  

1938 "Grey Owl" death... Archibald Belaney...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 14, 1938



* Grey Owl death 

* Archibald Belaney

* Famed conservationist



Page 16 under "Obituaries" is a tiny heading: "Grey Owl" First report coverage on the death of Grey Owl, widely known for Environmental conservation.

Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. 



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1939 Chicago Auto Show....

SECTION 5 (Automobiles) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Nov. 5, 1939 The front page has a banner headline: "40TH ANNUAL CHICAGO AUTO SHOW OPENS" with the entire section devoted to the Automotive industry with new innovations and many photos. Great reading. This particular auto show featured the very first car with air conditioning. 

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Canadian WWI flying ace William "Billy" Barker killed...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 13, 1930



* William "Billy" George Barker killed

* Canadian World War I - WWI fighter ace 

* Airplane pilot - Canada aviator w/ photo 



The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "AIR CRASH KILLS FLYER WHO SHOT DOWN 52 PLANES" with subhead and photo. (see images)

Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few... See More