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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 19, 1953

* Boston Braves move to Milwaukee
* MLB baseball (current Atlanta Braves)

The front page has a one column inset with heading: "Milwaukee, New Home Of Braves" with brief text.
The front page of the sport's section (page 23) has a one column heading: "NL Moves Braves to Milwaukee" with subhead. (see images) Another related report on page 26.
Complete with 38 pages, some tiny binding holes along the spine, minor margin wear, generally very nice.

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SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 25, 1917

* Milwaukee Police Department
* 1917 bombing (1st report)

This 30+ page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "BOMB EXPLOSION KILLS TEN" and "Milwaukee Police Staff Members Hurt and Several Missing After Disaster at Central Station". See photos for 1st report coverage of the Milwaukee Police Department explosion disaster.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, otherwise…

JUGEND-POST, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Oct. 19, 1889  A curious, little German-language newspaper from Milwaukee with a ftpg. illustration showing a waterfall in the Catskill Mountains of New York (see photos). An inside page has a print of people traveling by camel.  Measures 7 3/4 by 10 3/4 inches, 8 pages, very nice condition.

JUGEND-POST, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1889  A curious, little German-language newspaper from Milwaukee with a ftpg. illustration.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures 7 by 11 inches and contains 8 pages.

THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, October 11, 1982

Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.

* Milwaukee vs. California

The front page photo of this issue shows "Brewers are Masters--As Pennant Race Dust Clears,…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 31, 1886  Nice front page print: "The British Cutter Galatea, Challenger for the America's Cup" is a nice sailing scene. Full page print: "Scenes of the Volcanic Eruptions in New Zealand" which shows 4 scenes. Fullpg: "Twenty-Fourth Festival of North American Saengerbund at Milwaukee, Wisconsin". Halfpg. print: "Trial of the Anarchists in Chicago". The centerfold: "The Bicentennial of Albany--The Historical Procession Passing The City Hall" is a night scene.
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 18, 1891 Full ftpg: 'Colonnade, Madison Sq. Garden'. Fullpg: 'Giant Coopering' shows men making a barrel about 12 ft. high. Fullpg: 'An Out of the Way Outing' shows several Western scenes. Eight Remington prints re: 'A Day with the Seventh Regiment'. Fullpg: 'Over the Rockies in an Observation Car'. Fullpg: 'The Park on the Lake Front, Milwaukee'
Complete in sixteen pages.

THE MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania  October 10, 1958  Three line, 3 column headline "Turley Leads Yanks To Comeback Victory Over Milwaukee, 6-2" with subhead "Big Eighth Defeats Burdette". This also has a photo of Catcher Yogi Berra and Bob Tuley of New York celebrating the World Championship. Another related article "Clown and Genius - Casey Stengel Overshadows Baseball's Brightest Stars". This is the front page only and is in great condition. See photos for full details.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 30, 1882  Nice full ftpg. illus. shows a man ringing the new year in. Great full page by Frenzeny: 'The Shipment Of Mules From New York' Really fantastic 'View Of The City Of Milwaukee' is an overview of the city. Very displayable! Fullpg: 'The Erie Grain Elevator'. Three-quarter page Nast cartoon: "Before Beginning the New Year Give a Thought to Janus".
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages and is in good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1892  Front full page illustration of "The Homeward Bound Pennant." Inside is a full page illustration of "Columbian Exposition, Chicago - Exhibit of the United States Fish Commission." Full page illustration of "The Argo Club, Chicago." Several illustrations of "Horses." Two full page illustration of "At Bay" and "The Lake Front, Chicago." Full page illustration of "Some idle Notes of the Most Noble Profession in Europe." Full page illustration of "The…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 5, 1885  Full front pg. portrait of "The Late Thomas Andres Hendricks, Vice President of the United States." Inside is a 1/3 pg. illus. of "Proposed Design for the New Fifth Avenue Omnibuses." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Old Broadway Stages in 1831." Full pg. illus. containing three illus. pertaining to "The High Tide of November 24 on the Atlantic Coast." Four 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Marshal Serrano," "Don Carlos," "Alfonso XII,. the Late King of Spain,"…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 4, 1884  Front page print: "A Political Poser". Halfpg; 'Icebergs off the Harbor of St. John's, Newfoundland'. Displayable fullpg; 'Cruising Canoes--the Last Match'. Fullpg. Thomas Nast political cartoon shows James Blaine.
Nice A.B. Frost hunting illus: 'Unsportsmanlike Slaughter--No chance for Life' shows men in a canoe shooting a deer. 'Milwaukee Exposition'.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 24, 1897   Full front page illus. of "The Mississippi River Floods - Two Scenes in Front of Greenville, Mississippi." Inside are two full pgs. of illus. of "The Mississippi River Floods - Scenes and Incidents Along the Levees." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The New Public Library and Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin." 1/2 pg. ilus. of "Prince George of Greece in a Group of His Officers and Sailors." Two full pgs. of illus. of "Greece and the Cretan Insurrection."
Full pg. of…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1887  Front full pg. illus. of "Returning Home." Inside is a 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Serpent of the Still."
Double page centerfold of "Statue of Abraham Lincoln, to Be Unveiled in Lincoln Park, Chicago, October 22, 1887." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Challenge Cup of the American Yacht Club." Full pg. illus. of "Cycling in England-Down the Ripley Road."
Supplement: Full pg. illus. containing many illus. of "Way Side Scenes of the President's Trip." Full pg.…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 20, 1883  Dramatic full ftpg: "The Milwaukee Tragedy--Destruction of the Newhall House". 2/3 page print by Thomas Nast: "Liberty and Peace Still Exist in Massachusetts". Almost halfpg. print: "Rabbit Shooting On Long Island" & "Emigrants In Midwinter--Making Camp For The Night" Almost a fullpg. illus: 'The Story Of A Cat' shows 12 scenes. Double page centerfold print by C. S. Reinhart: "Washed Ashore" plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 29, 1870 The front page features a full page illustration of "A Father's Advise." Inside are five small illustrations pertaining to "The Grand Procession" from "A Negro Holiday in Havana".  Also, a 1/4 page illustration of "M. Emile Ollivier." A 1/2 page illustration of "A Group of Thugs (India)." Includes a 1/3 page illustration of "Pius the Ninth" and "Church of Saint Peter and the Vatican." Two 1/2 pages illustration pertaining to "The War in Paraguay"…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1880  Full ftpg. shows: "The Veteran SoldIers' d. bion, Milwaukee, Wisconsin". Fullpg. Nast political cartoon. Most of a pg. is on "The Coming Obelisk", being Cleopatra's Needle including several illustrations.
Nice doublepage centerfold: "The Great Disaster on the Sound" showing the wreck of the 'Narragansett' & including 8 scenes. Nice fullpg: "Squidding for Bluefish at Asbury Park".
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1882  Full ftpg print: 'The floods in New Jersey--Scene at the Passaic Falls'. Another fullpg. on the N.J. floods also. 'The Bicentenary of Philadelphia'.
Fullpg prints: 'Recent Marine Inventions' & 'The Search for Captain DeLong'. Halfpg. print: 'Reunion of the Army of the Cumberland at Milwaukee' by W. A. Rogers. 2/3 page print by Thomas Nast: "Le Jeu Ne Vaut Pas La Chandelle" which means "The Game is Not Worth the Candle".
Other news and…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 20, 1890  Features a very nice full front page print: "Salmon Fishing on the Frazer River, British Columbia" by Charles Graham. Inside page prints include a full page: "Golden Gate Park, San Francisco" also drawn by C. Graham; a full page of: "The  Gymnasium of the Central Turn Verein, New York", a smaller print of: "The Milwaukee Turn Verein", a double page centerfold print: "At Alexandria Bay, Thousand Islands", a half page: "The Masonic Home & School to…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 20, 1884  Full ftpg. Thomas Nast political cartoon: 'The Issue of Protection to American Labor' & another inside: "Another Feather in His Cap; or, 'Dodged, By Gosh'".
Very dramatic fullpg: 'The Cleveland Fire--View of the Conflagration from Howe Street'. Fullpg: 'Wisconsin State Troops--Reunion of the Nat. Guard at Milwaukee'. Full page print: "The Cincinnati Industrial Exposition" plus much more.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included.…

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, May 28, 1959 

* Harvey Haddix - Pittsburgh Pirates 
* 12 innings of perfect pitching for nothing 

This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 4: "Haddix Finding Fruits of Defeat Not So Bitter" Coverage of the famous perfect game being pitched by Haddix into the 13th inning and eventually losing the game 2-0.

Other news and various advertisements of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along spine, otherwise in good condition.

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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 27, 1956 

* Al Simmons death 
* Philadelphia Athletics 

This 60+ page newspaper has two column headlines on page 2 of the sport's section (inside): "Al Simmons Leaves Host Of Baseball Achievements" "Man With 'Foot-in-Bucket' Stance Dies of Heart Attack at Age of 54"  with photo of Simmons. (see)

Tells of the death a famous major league baseball star Al Simmons.

Other news of the day. Good condition.

wikipedia notes: Aloysius Harry…

THE WISCONSIN GREENBACK, Milwaukee and Sparta, Aug. 11, 1877 

* National Greenback movement
* Rare campaign publication

Actually a campaign newspaper for the Greenback Party. This was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology that was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran candidates in three presidential elections, in 1876, 1880 and 1884, before it faded away.
Page 2 has the: "Platform and Preamble" of the Greenback party.
Four pages, large folio size, various…

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, October 10, 1958 

* 1958 World Series of baseball 
* New York Yankees vs. Milwaukee Braves 
* Final game - Yankees champions 

This 50+ page newspaper has various headlines and photos on the front page of the sport's section (inside) concerning the final game of the 1958 World Series in which the New York Yankees became World champions.

See photos for some of the text. Box scores on the following page.

Other news of the day throughout. Light…

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, June 20, 1938

* Custer Creek, Montana train wreck
* Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul crack train "Olympian"
* Miles City, Montana

This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:  "Creek Defies Hunt for Wreck Dead" with subheads and large photo of the disaster area (see photos). Also list of the dead and injured. Large photo on the back page as well.

Tells of the wreck of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul crack train "Olympian," on Custer…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 3, 1969

* Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) 
* Milwaukee Bucks 
* NBA basketball 

Page 37 has a two column heading: "Alcindor Signs" 1st report coverage on UCLA Bruins star, Lew Alcindor, signing with the Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball team.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 52 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24 1991

* Jeffrey Dahmer arrested (1st report)
* American killer - Milwaukee cannibal 

The top of page 14 has a one column photo of Dahmer with heading: "Body Parts, Vat of Acid Found in Apartment". Another related photo is on page 2. (see) First report coverage on the arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings.
 I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), great…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24 1991

* Jeffrey Dahmer arrested (1st report)
* American killer - Milwaukee cannibal 

The top of page 14 has a one column photo of Dahmer with heading: "Body Parts, Vat of Acid Found in Apartment". Another related photo is on page 2. (see) First report coverage on the arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings.
 I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), great…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 6, 1991

* re. Jeffrey Dahmer arrest - police sued 
* American killer - Milwaukee cannibal 

Page 13 has a one column heading under "Wisconsin": "Mother of Slaying Victim Files Lawsuit" (see image)
 I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, nice condition.

Background: On August 5, 1991, Catherine Lacy—the grieving mother of Oliver Lacy, one of the final victims of serial…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 7, 1991

* re. Jeffrey Dahmer arrest - more charges
* American killer - Milwaukee cannibal 

Page 13 has a one column heading under "Wisconsin": "Dahmer Faces Eight More Slaying Counts" (see image)
 I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, nice condition.

Background: On August 6, 1991, Milwaukee prosecutors formally filed 8 additional counts of first-degree intentional…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 12, 1961

* Warren Spahn
* MLB baseball pitcher
* Milwaukee Braves

This 10 page newspaper has headlines on page 7:

* Spahn Joins Exclusive Group With 300th Win
* A Tough Game Says Spahn Of No. 300

Tells of Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn winning his 300th game.

Other news of the day. Good condition.

wikipedia notes: Warren Edward Spahn (April 23, 1921 – November 24, 2003) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League…

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, June 20, 1938

* Custer Creek, Montana train wreck
* Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul crack train "Olympian"
* Miles City, Montana

This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "TRAIN INTO CREEK; 29 DEAD" with subheads (see images). 1st report coverage on the wreck of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul crack train "Olympian," on Custer Creek near Miles City, Montana.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A little…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 1980

* Plasmatics w/ singer Wendy O. Williams
* American hardcore punk rock band performance
* The Rock Lounge nightclub advertisement

Page 95 has a 8 x 4 inch advertisement upcoming performances by the "PLASMATICS" at the Rock Lounge in Manhattan. (see images)
wikipedia notes: The Plasmatics were an American punk rock, hardcore punk and heavy metal band formed by Rod Swenson and Wendy O. Williams in New…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 11, 1983

* Plasmatics w/ singer Wendy O. Williams
* American hardcore punk rock band
* The Ritz nightclub & album advertisement

Page 60 has a 12 x 5 inch advertisement for a upcoming performance and "Coup d'Etat" album by the "PLASMATICS" at the Ritz nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
Page 86 has a smaller ad for the same performance.
wikipedia notes: The Plasmatics were an American punk rock, hardcore punk and…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 10, 1958 

* 1958 World Series of baseball 
* New York Yankees vs. Milwaukee Braves 
* Final game - Yankees champions 

This 10 page newspaper has a two column headlines on page 6 concerning the final game of the 1958 World Series in which the New York Yankees became World champions. The headlines reads: "Stengel Reigns As Greatest Baseball Manager"

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. A little margin wear,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 9, 1998

* Plasmatics singer Wendy O. Williams death
* American hardcore punk rock band frontwoman

Page 14 under "Obituaries" is a report on the death of Wendy O. Williams, lead singer of the hardcore punk group. (see images)
wikipedia notes: The Plasmatics were an American punk rock, hardcore punk and heavy metal band formed by Rod Swenson and Wendy O. Williams in New York City. They were a controversial group known for chaotic, destructive live shows and…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1942

* Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company
* Death of co-founder Walter Davidson

This 100+ page newspaper has one column headings on page 48 that read: "W. DAVIDSON DIES; CYCLE FIRM HEAD" and "Founded the Company in 1903 in Milwaukee With Two Brothers, Wm. Harley" and more (see images). This tells of the death of one of the original founders of the famed Harley Davidson Mortorcycle Company. Nice to have in this famous NYC paper. My guess is that the New…

FREEDOM, Manila, Island of Luzon, December 10, 1898  Two line, two column-wide headline read "U.S. Gunboat Helena En Route To Manila" with subhead "She Is Now at Gibraltar -- The President's message To congress Excites Unusual Interest -- Germany Would Like The Caroline Islands -- Uncle Same Says She May Buy". "Hawaii Will Soon Have a Governor And a Complete Territorial Machine..."
Inside the issue is an article "Adventures Among Cannibals" and also a full page ad for Schlitz beer of…

DAILY MILWAUKEE NEWS, Wisconsin, March 5, 1865 

* President Abraham Lincoln
* Inauguration - inaugural Address

The front page begins with nice column heads including: "Inaugural Message Of President Lincoln!" "The Heavens Wept Profusely & the Streets of Washington Deluged in Mud!" "Latest From Sherman!" & much more on the closing events of the Civil War.
After the column heads is: "The Inauguration" dated March 4 & which begins: "President Lincoln was inaugurated at 12 o'clock noon…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 10, 1917

* Manager Dan Shay - Milwaukee Brewers
* Arrested for murder of Negro Clarence Euell
* MLB Baseball - English Hotel - Indianapolis

Page 12 has a one column photo with heading: "Dan Shay Is Held On Murder Charge" with text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 16 pages, small library stamps…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1991

* Jeffrey Dahmer arrested
* Serial killer and sex offender
* Rape, murder & dismemberment

The top of page 4 has a four column heading: "Milwaukee Child Molester May Have Killed 17 People". (see) Coverage on the arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings.
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, nice condition.

THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, Aug. 6, 1991

* Jeffrey Dahmer arrest
* Serial killer and sex offender
* Rape, murder & dismemberment

The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "Mother sues Milwaukee over Dahmer" (see) Coverage on the recent arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 14 pages, slight imperfection at the top due to what was once a library stamp…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 2, 1991

* Jeffrey Dahmer arrest
* Serial killer and sex offender
* Rape, murder & dismemberment

The top of page 4 has a four column heading: "Milwaukee Officers Had Entered Dahmer's Apartment" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the recent arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete 1st section only with 34 pages, nice condition.

THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, July 6, 1850  Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
This issue is chock full of interesting articles, a few on the front page including: "Effects of a Vegetable Diet" which is a curious item with refutations from "...a beef-eating German..."; "Milwaukie" [Milwaukee] which concerns the growth of the city; "From the Plains" which is an account of the tribulations of those emigrating to the California gold…

THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, Aug. 6, 1991

* Jeffrey Dahmer arrest
* Serial killer and sex offender
* Rape, murder & dismemberment

The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "Mother sues Milwaukee over Dahmer" (see) Coverage on the recent arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 14 pages, slight imperfection at the top due to what was once a library stamp…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 17, 1937

* Actress Mae West
* Frank Wallace marriage

The front page has a one column heading: "Court Decides Mae West Is Mrs. Wallace" with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 24 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as such, a few small binding holes at the spine.

wikipedia notes: Mae…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1937

* Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company
* Death of co-founder William Davidson

Page 23 has one column headings: "WILLIAM DAVIDSON, MOTORCYCLE MAKER" "Harley-Davidson Vice President and a Veteran in His Field Dead in Milwaukee" "INVENTED MACHINE IN 1903" "One of 3 Brothers Who Joined a Chum in Enterprise That Started in Small Shed" First report coverage on the death of one of the original founders of the famed Harley Davidson Mortorcycle Company. Nice to…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 12, 1961  This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 5: "'Terrific Pressure,' Says Spahn After Victory". Tells of Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn winning his 300th career victory.

Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., July 15, 1968

* Hank Aaron home run #500
* Atlanta (Milwaukee) Braves
* Major league baseball

Within the sport's section (page 6) is a two column heading: "Wilson-Aaron Star As Astros Sweep Twin Bill" Text includes: I (see images) He would eventually end his career with the all-time home run record with 755. (Barry Bonds is excluded due to steroid use)
Complete with 12 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, light toning and minor wear at the margins,…

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 18, 1877  

* Abolitionist Frederick Douglass
* U.S. Marshall nomination 
* First African American 
* District of Columbia 

The front page has two small & somewhat inconspicuous reports--yet which are very notable in African-American history.
Near the top of the first column is: "Fred. Douglass' nomination for Marshall of the District of Columbia pulled through yesterday. Several Democratic Senators voted for him." And the 2nd column has:…