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THE WORLD, New York City, March 10, 1930

* Babe Ruth's contract with New York Yankees

Page 7 has one column headlines: "BABE RUTH TO SIGN $160,000 CONTRACT WITH YANKS TO-DAY" and "Battalion of Photographers on Hand to Photograph Ceremony".
It is nice to have in a NYC title. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.
Complete in 26 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE WORLD, New York City, May 6, 1922 

* Old Yankee Stadium construction begins
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* "The House that Ruth Built"

The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "YANKEE COLONELS SIGN FOR STADIUM FOR WORLD'S SERIES" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a New York City title. Rare as such.
Complete in 22 pages, light toning, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

THE WORLD, New York City, June 24, 1930 

* Nelson A. Rockefeller 1st marriage 

This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MISS CLARK WED TO ROCKEFELLER" "John D. Jr.'s Son Nelson Bridegroom in Philadelphia" and more with two column photo of the married couple. (see)

Other news of the day. Light browning with small address label on the front page, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July 8, 1908 – January 26, 1979) was…

THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 15, 1865  Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.  
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "New Military Policy Adopted by the South" "The Southwest to be Given Up" "All the Troops to be Concentrated East, in Two Grand Armies" "Lee and Beauregard To Command Them" "Plan for an Overwhelming Attack on Gen. Sherman" "Proposed Evacuation of the Atlantic Coast" "SOUTH CAROLINA" "Gen. Sherman Across the Edisto" "His Forces…

THE WORLD, New York City, August 23, 1926 

* Famous movie actor death close 
* Rudolph Valentino  

This 30 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page that include: "VALENTINO'S FATE QUESTION OF HOURS" "Temperature and Respiration Increase as Condition Spreads in Lungs" "Film Sheik Unable To Eat" and more. (see) He would die on this day.

Other news of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear and address label near top, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: On…

THE WORLD, New York City, March 11, 1861 

* Start of the Civil War close (Fort Sumter)
* Tensions at a boiling point in the South
* Southern slavery and the Confederacy
* History about to be made

From just weeks before the outbreak of the Civil War, this issue has some reports on the impending conflict.
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "STATE OF THE NATION" with various subheads. (see images)
Complete with 8 pages, uncut and untrimmed, light creasing with toning and a little wear at the…

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 11, 1861  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE SOUTHERN REBELLION" "Another Federal Advance" "No Rebel Force Within Six Miles of Our Lines" "The Enemy Indrenched at Big Sewell" "3,000 Rebels Leave Kentucky for the Southern Coast" "Polk at Columbus With 30,000 Troops" "Price Fleeing from Fremont" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, two creases, various foxing, some margin wear.

Background: This October 11, 1861 issue of The World serves as…

THE WORLD, New York, April 28, 1871  The frontpage carries a headline "Smashing A Circus" with subhead "Barnum's Caravan Run Into on the New Jersey Central Railroad", "Two men Killed and Wagon Demolished -- Tommy Welsh, the Dwarf Driver, Fatally Wounded -- Three Others Badly Injured -- Scenes at Crawford Station and Elizabeth -- The Inquest, Etc". The article goes into full detail of the collision of the circus caravan which was struck by a train and of the injuries and fatalities which…

THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 17, 1862 (printing error in the dateline)  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Fighting In The Southwest" "4,000 Loyal Indians Routed by the Rebels" "Arrival of Arms From Europe" "The Rebel Commissioners" "Important From Kansas - 2,000 Loyal Indians Routed by the Rebels" "Guerrilla Warfare in Johnson & Bates Counties" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, archival mend to the front leaf at the fold, light fold foxing, a small wear…

THE WORLD, New York, February 9, 1923

* Dawson, New Mexico
* Coal mine disaster (1st report)
* Is a ghost town today

This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 13: "125 ENTOMBED BY BLAST IN MINE WHERE MANY WERE KILLED IN 1913".

Other news of the day including reporting on the recent King Tut Tomb finding. Usual browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

Wikipedia notes: On February 8, 1923, Stag Canyon Mine No. 1 suffered an…

THE WORLD, New York, March 12, 1861  The back page has a brief article with a crude design of: "The Southern Flag" with a few details. 
Page 4 has pre-war column heads: "State Of The Nation" "Fort Sumter To Be Evacuated" "A Permanent Constitution Adopted by the Southern Confederacy" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, various wear at the two folds & margins, a small hole in the dateline.

THE WORLD, New York City, June 23, 1930  This 26 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Lindberghs' Son Born at Morrow Home in Jersey" with photo of the father and mother. (see)

This was the birth of Charles Jr. who would become the victim in the famous Lindbergh baby kidnapping case that would later be known as the crime of the century.

Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with small address label on the front page, otherwise good.

THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 28, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Loss and Recapture of the Valley of the Rio Grande" "Value of the Possession" "The Revolt at Fort Jackson" "Guerrilla Operations in Western Tennessee--Fight Near Princeton--Eighty Men Killed".
Eight pages, minor wear at the spine due to disbinding, good condition.

THE WORLD, New York, July 12, 1861 

* Battle of Laurel Hill - West Virginia
* Battle of Carthage, Missouri

Among the front page  column heads on the Civil War are: "The Southern Rebellion" "A Battle in Western Missouri" "The Rebels Withdrawing From Fairfax" "Skirmish Near Laurel Hill" "A Decisive Battle at Hand" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, folded twice, various creases, minor fold & margin wear.

Background: This July 12, 1861 issue of The World captures the United States at a…

THE WORLD, New York, July 30, 1864

* Final Northern invasion by rebels

Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GRANT'S NEW MOVEMENT" "The James River Recrossed" "The enemy Surprised" "Attack By the Rebels" "THE SECOND INVASION" "Rebels Retiring from the Upper Potomac" "Gen. Kelley Occupies Martinsburg" "Gen. Sherman's Position" Guerrilla Operations in Kentucky" & much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, August 25, 1864  Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "GEN. GRANT'S ARMY" "General Sherman's Army" "Gen. Sheridan's Army" "The Failure of Wheeler's Raid" "Skirmishing With the Enemy" "Another Battle Expected Soon". 
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 7, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army of the Potomac in Motion" "The Warrenton Route to Richmond Abandoned!" "The Siege of Charleston" "The Fenian Brotherhood" "Increased Audacity of Rebel Guerrillas" "Gen. Grant's Dept." "Enemy Still Firing from Lookout Mountain" "The Fight at Colliersville" and more.
Eight pages, minor damp stain to a lower corner, very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, May 16, 1864  Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. Column heads on the front page and inside pages include: "News From New Orleans" "How The Rebels Expect to Retake the City" " 'Tell Your Northern Friends to Pack Up.' " "Official Announcement of Lee's Retreat" "Grant Beyond the Po" " His Army Pressing the Enemy's Rear" "Attack on Drury's Bluff" "Beauregard Attempts to Reinforce the Garrison" and so much more.
Twelve pages, very nice…

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 27, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Rumored Rear Attack on Allenton & Rome" "Reports of a Strong Rebel Force this Side the Rappahannock Untrue" "Our Advance to be Opposed" "The Rebel Privateers" "News From the South" and more.
Eight pages, light damp stain to a lower corner.

THE WORLD, New York, March 17, 1865  The front page is almost entirely taken up with a huge list of names of those drafted into the military, with first column heads: "THE DRAFT" "The Drawing in All the Districts Yesterday" "Distinguished Persons Drafted" and more. The lengthy list carries over to take more of the back page as well.
A great issue for genealogical research.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, May 10, 1861  Inside pages have reports from the beginning weeks of the Civil War, including heads: "The Southern Rebellion" "The Triumph In Maryland Complete" "Troops Passing Through Baltimore" "Secessionists Leaving the Stater"  "Weakness of the Rebels in Virginia" "No Hope for the Traitors From Europe" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), advertisements consume the front page, minor fold foxing, some tears at margins.

THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 20, 1861  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Southern Rebellion" "A MOVEMENT IMMINENT ON THE UPPER POTOMAC" "Gen. Banks About to Take the Field" "Rebels Destroy 20 Miles of the Balt. & Ohio Railroad" "Progress of Gen. Dix in Eastern Virginia" "The People Raise the Stars & Stripes" "Skirmishing in East Tennessee" "Gov. Harris Authorized to call out 10,000 Troops" "He Cannot Provide Arms" and more.
Eight pages, foxing & minor wear at the…

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 27, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Army Of The Cumberland" "Rumored Rear Attack on Allenton & Rome" "News From General Burnside" "Reports of a Strong Rebel Force This Side the Rappahannock Untrue" "The Rebel Privateers" and much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 8, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Rosecrans's Army" "Results of the Rebel Raid Near Murfreesboro" "From the Southwest" 'Missouri Invaded by 2,000 Rebels" "Our Troops Concentrating for Their Capture" "Guerrilla Ravages in Kentucky" "Reported Fighting With the Rebels at Brashear City" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, Aug. 30, 1864  Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. Front page column heads on the Democratic presidential campaign include: "THE CONVENTION" "Chicago Invaded by an Army of Union Men..." "Enthusiasm Unbounded" " "Kentucky Sets an Example of Peace and Union" and much more. 
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, Aug. 27, 1864  Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. Front page column heads include: "The Presidency" "Lincoln and Fremont Invited to Withdraw" "Response of Gen. Fremont" "He Makes Lincoln's Withdrawal a Condition" "The Great Convention" "Important Conclave of Leading Politicians" "McClellan's Nomination Urged by Tammany Hall" and more. Civil War reports inside and on the back page.
 Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York City, May 10, 1919

* 1st winner of the American Triple Crown
* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)

This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 18: "Eternal Slight Favorite for the Kentucky Derby" with subhead: "Billy Kelly and Sir Barton, the Ross Entry..." and list of horses entered into the great race. This would be the 1st of 3 historic wins for the famed horse.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, some margin wear, otherwise…

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 24, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "No Further Pursuit of the Enemy" "The Radical Programme Extinguished by the President" "News From Tennessee" "Troops & Supplies Hurrying to the Front" "Results of Wheeler's Raid into Tennessee" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, June 6, 1928 

* About to make history
* Airplane "Friendship" - 1st stage flight

The ftpg. begins with a two column head: "Miss Earhart Plans Atlantic Hop To-Day If the Wind Changes" with several subheads including: "Attempt May Be Made For A Distance Record". Also a photo of: "Wilmer Stultz", the pilot.
After weather & other complications Earhart would fly the Atlantic on June 17 becoming the first woman to do so.
Complete in…

THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 25, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Complete Success of Gen. Thomas's Reconnaissance in Force" "Splendid Conduct of the Troops" "Capture of 200 Prisoners & a Strong Advanced Position" "The Whole Rebel Army Reported in Retreat" "The Siege of Charleston" "The Reverses In Louisiana" & more.
Eight pages, good condition.

THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 3, 1863  Among the page 3 column heads on the Civil War are: "News From Tennessee" "General Grant's Communications Again Threatened" "15,000 Rebels Threatening to Cross the Tennessee" "Large Captures of Prisoners" "The Exact Situation at Chattanooga" "Bombardment of Fort Sumter Renews" and more.
Eight pages, light damp stain to a lower corner.

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 19, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Rosecrans's Army" "Probable Attack on Bridgeport, Tennessee" "Federal and Rebel Losses at Chickamauga" "Gen. Meade's Army Reported within the Defenses of Washington!" "Lee's Supposed Movement Toward the Shenandoah and Maryland" and more.
Eight pages, slightly irregular at the spine due to disbinding, damp stain to a lower corner.

THE WORLD, New York, April 18, 1861 

* Beginning of the Civil War
* Post Fort Sumter attack
* Troops forming

 Page 4 has nice column heads on the beginning events of the Civil War: "SOUTHERN REBELLION" "Jeff. Davis Calls For Privateers" "The Confederate Loan" "The North Aroused" "Volunteers Pouring Down From Maine to Kansas" "4,000 Volunteers at Washington" "The Confederacy to Call for 150,000 Men" with the full text of the Proclamation signed in type: Jefferson Davis.
The back page has more…

THE WORLD, New York City, December 17, 1872

* The Tombs prison
* Manhattan Detention Complex

Page 2 has one column headings: "THE TOMBS AS IT IS" "A Visit To The City Prison--The Treatment Of Prisoners" "Bad Ventilation And Heating" Nice to have in this NYC title
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise good.

THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 14, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: The Richmond Prisoners" "Rebel Authorities Refuse to Receive Further Supplies" "Active Operations in Texas Continued "Matagorda Island Occupied by Our Troops" "Sinking Of The Weehawken" "Army of the Potomac" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 7, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Richmond Life" "A Thrilling Biography of the Great General of the South - An Authentic Life of STONEWALL JACKSON - Life, Services & Campaigns of Stonewall Jackson..." with more on this new book.
Also: "From East Tennessee" "Advance of Gen. Burnside's Forces to Hawassee River" "The Enemy Falling Back" "Preparations for a Great Battle Near Chattanooga" "Gallant Repulse of the Rebels by Our Troops" and…

THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 31, 1863  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "A Brilliant Success at Lookout Mountain" "Gallant Behavior of Hooker's Troops" "The Rappahannock still Held by the Rebels" "News From Charleston--Reported Bombardment of the City!" and more.
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, light damp stain to a lower corner.

THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 23, 1865  Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "A Novel Basis for Reunion Proposed" "Northern & Southern Armies to Unite & Capture Mexico and Canada" "The Monroe Doctrine Run Riot" "NORTH CAROLINA" "Fort Caswell Blown Up By the Rebels..." "It's Reported Evacuation & Capture by our Troops" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, May 6, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln assassination investigation

Among the front page column heads on the closing events of the Civil War are: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Another Letter from Beverly Tucker & Geo. Sanders" "Absolute Denial of any Knowledge of the Assassination" "Harold's Confession and the Other Testimony Sent to 
Europe" "The Preliminary Examination About Completed" "Another Strange Story About the Assassination" and more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, Sept. 9, 1861  Over half of the first column is taken up with a nice stack of heads on the Civil including: "The Southern Rebellion" "Important From Kentucky" "The Stars & Stripes Floating Over the Capitol" "Probable Abandonment of more Forts on the North Carolina Coast" "Arrest of Baltimore Secessionists" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (preferred), foxing at the ftpg. folds, good condition.

THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 5, 1861  Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "The Rebels Falling Back to Manassas" "Forces Withdrawn From Leesburg" "Debate on Recusing Colored Persons Confined in Washington" "Rebel Depredations in Missouri" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), once folded in quarters, foxing and wear at the folds, margin tears, two archival mends inside.

THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 11, 1861  Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "Battle Expected on the Potomac" "Rebels Driven from Freestone Point" "Capture of Marauders in Missouri" "Garret Davis Elected Senator from Kentucky" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), once folded in quarters, bit of foxing & wear at the folds tears at margins.

THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 28, 1861  Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "A Penna. Detachment Surprised with Severe Loss" "Successful Skirmish at Drainesville" "Gen. Beauregard Indisposed to Advance" "The Pensacola Fight" "Ominous Silence of the Rebels" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), once folded in quarters, foxing and wear at the folds, wear hole at the fold juncture, some margin tears, two archival mends inside.

THE WORLD, New York, July 17, 1861  Nice front page column heads on the Civil War include: "The Southern Rebellion" "Rapid Increase of Gen. McDowell's Command" "53,500 Troops in His Department" "A Grant Review by Gen. Scott - The Old Hero In Virginia" "Gen. McClellan Thanked by Congress" and more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed (desired), minimal fold wear, various tears at the blank margins, good condition.

THE WORLD, New York, May 28, 1864  Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. Civil War column heads on the front page include: "From The Peninsula" "A Slight Skirmish on Wed. Near City Point..." "Admiral Porter's Great Feat" "A Scene of Excitement" & more on the back page.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York City, June 2, 1875

* Original Masonic Hall (Manhattan) opening ceremonies
* Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New York

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE MASONIC EVENT" with subhead. (see images) Article takes up over 4 full columns of the front page.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along he spine, good condition.

THE WORLD, New York, March 4, 1862  The highlight of the issue is the back page print of: "A CONFEDERATE STATE TREASURY NOTE" for $5, with much detail.
Much Civil War reporting on the front page including: "The War In Tennessee" "Occupation of Nashville" "Accounts For Rebel Sources" "News From the South" "Jeff Davis's War Policy Condemned" and much more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, some wear at the margins, folded twice, good condition.

THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 7, 1869  

* President Ulysses S. Grant
* 1st State of the Union Address

Most of the front page is taken up with: "The President's Message" which was President U.S. Grant's first annual state-of-the-union address to the nation. Included are various other governmental reports on interior pages.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at the spine from disbinding, good condition. 

THE WORLD, New York, June 7, 1864  

* 1864 National Union National Convention
* Republican President Abraham Lincoln

Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. The front page has nice column heads on the Baltimore Convention to nominate the Republican candidate for President: "THE LINCOLN CONVENTION" "Plots of the Politicians" "Panic Created By Fremont's Letter" " The Old Ticket of 1860 to be Put Up Again" "Colorado to Saugamon--Wm. Cornell Jewett's Terrible…

THE WORLD, New York, Jan. 14, 1865  Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "WILMINGTON" "The Secret of the Failure to Capture Fort Fisher Let Out" "Telling Words From Gen. Grant" "Butler Never Thought of to Command the Expedition" "Ridicule of the Great Powder Boat" and more.
Eight pages, excellent condition.