Historic Newspapers: The 20th Century

THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, November 12, 1929  This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "STOCKS SLUMP IN FINAL HOUR".

The depression era was just around the corner.

Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts MA December 2, 1969

* Charles Manson murders
* Sharon Tate murders
* Watson & Krenwinkel arrested (1st report)

This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline at the bottom of the front page:

* Nomadic Hippies Held In Tate Multiple Deaths

Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in... Read full description  

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 6, 1933  This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page above the masthead: "RUSH PLANS TO USE SCRIP" with subheads. (see)

This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run on the nation's banks, and happened the day after F.D.R. was inaugurated. One of the... Read full description  

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 22, 1948 This 10 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Egyptian Craft Downed While Bombing British" with subheads. (see)

Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 17, 1947 

* Ralph Kriner 3 home runs 
* Pittsburgh Pirates 

This 80+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sports section (inside, near the back): "HOMER RECORD TIED AS CARDS LOSE, 12-7" and "Pirates Drive Seven Circuit Blows, Trio by Kiner, and St. Louis... Read full description  

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.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 2, 1933  This 34 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 20: "Defeat by Braves Reduces Giants' Margin at Top of League to 2 1/2 Games" with subheads that include: "HUBBELL SETS MARKBUT GIANTS LOSE" "Southpaw Hurls 45 Scoreless Innings in Row, Eclipsing League Record of... Read full description  

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 3, 1938  This 38 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 22: "Hubbell Routed as Giants Lose to Cubs; Dodgers Capture Two; Yanks Beaten" with subheads that include: "Dodgers return to Fifth Place By Routing Cardinals, 6-2, 9-3" "...Yellow Ball Used in Opener..." and more with... Read full description  

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 12, 1937  This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Amelia Makes Hop Across the Sahara" "Starts Early to Cover 1,000 miles Before Heat of Day".

This was one of the legs in a attempt to fly around the World whic h never happened (finished). She would try... Read full description  

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 1, 1948 

* Arab-Israeli War for liberation 
* Jerusalem - Israel 

This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Jewish Planes Bomb Amman; Arabs Arouse" and more. (see)

Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 15, 1934

* Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini meet for 1st time
* Max Baer wins heavyweight boxing title

This 36 page newspaper has a nice banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "Baer Wins on Technical Knockout in 11th" with subheads and nice photo of Baer. (see) More related reporting... Read full description  

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 3, 1938 This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17:

* Foxx Is Called Most Valuable
* Jimmy Gets Honors for Third Time

Other news of the day, sports and advertisements throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 29, 1958  This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 7: "CAMPANELLA'S CAREER PROBABLY FINISHED" "Dodger Player's Condition Listed As Being Critical"

Other news of the day throughout.

Minor spine wear, otherwise good.

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 6, 1949  This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "ILLINOIS HOSPITAL FIRE TOLL INCREASES TODAY TO ESTIMATED 80 FIGURE".

Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise good.

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 12, 1940 

* Germans getting close to Paris France 
* World War II - WWII 

This 12 page newspaper has a great two line banner headline on the front page: "GERMANS CAPTURE FIVE GENERALS, 20,000 MEN"

Tells of the Germans making big gains in France and getting close to Paris. A nice... Read full description  

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York,  November 26, 1935  This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

* PLANE SKIMS SEA TO WAKE ISLAND
* China Clipper's Uneventful Hop Described by Passenger

with photo of the famous airplane. (see)

This tells of the maiden flight of the first commercial flight across the... Read full description  

NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, July, 24, 1933  This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FRISCH MADE CARD'S PILOT" and more. (see)

More on page 17 with headline: "Frankie Frisch Named Manager of St. Louis Cards" with subheads and photo of Frisch. (see)

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THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 18, 1935 

* Will Rogers
* Wiley Post 
* Airplane crash - deaths 

This 30+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Rogers Funeral at Los Angeles; Service For Post in Oklahoma; Plane Will Bring Bodies Back" with subheads that include: "ACTOR'S... Read full description  

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 18, 1927

* Race for 1st to cross Atlantic Ocean in airplane
* Charles Lindbergh

This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BYRD ANXIOUS TO START JUMP IN PARIS RACE", "Weather Improves, But Delay Is Urged" and more (see photos).

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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 24, 1950 This 30 page newspaper has various headlines on page 8 that include: "Yankees Lose" "Tigers Beat Bombers in 9th, 10-9, As 11 Homers Set Big League Mark" and more with box scores. (see)

Tells of the game between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees in which 11 home runs were hit... Read full description  

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana, March 11, 1938  This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "RIOTING SWEEPS AUSTRIA; MARTIAL LAW NEAR" with subheads. (see)

Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, February 24, 1945.

* U.S. Marines fighting on Iwo Jima Island Japan
* World War II - WWII

This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:

* Marines Locked IN Struggle for Fighter Airstrip

Other news of day with much on World War II. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, New York, June 16, 1934  This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER TRADES AUSTRIAN UNION FOR ITALY'S AID" and more with smaller subheads. (see)

This was the very first time Adolph Hitler meet with Benito Mussolini.

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