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Rudolph Valentino death...
Item #569120
August 23, 1926
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 ... See More
Gertrude Ederle swims English Channel...
Item #578722
August 08, 1926
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, August 7, 1926, August 8, 1926
* Gertrude Ederle
* 1st woman to swim English Channel
This 10 page newspaper has two headlines on the front page that include: ""Trudy" Gives Party; Yes, With Champagne" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day including period advertising. Usual browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikip... See More
1st talkie advertisement...
Item #563443
August 05, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 5, 1926
* 1st talkie movie advertisements (Don Juan)
* John Barrymore - Vitaphone
This 44 page newspaper has a 3 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement for the movie "Don Juan" on page 19 which was actually the very first talkie movie with the use of Vitaphone technology.
This advertisement is from the day before the opening night f... See More
The development of television in 1926...
Item #716549
January 23, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 23, 1926
* First television transmission
* John Logie Baird
This very significant event marks the development of television, an invention which would change not only the worlds of entertainment & communication forever, but society as well.
Page ten of this issue contains this news, with one column heads at the top of the page reading: "Television ... See More
1925 Amelia Bingham jewels heist...
Item #723560
December 10, 1925
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 10, 1925
* Broadway stage actress Amelia Bingham
The front page has a banner headline: "ARMED BANDITS BIND AND ROB AMELIA BINGHAM, ACTRESS" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.
AI notes: In 1925, veteran American stage actress and theatrical producer A... See More
Rudolph Valentino & Natacha Rambova split....
Item #629093
August 20, 1925
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, August 20, 1925
* Actor Rudolph Valentino
* Natacha =Rambova photo
The front page has a two column heading above nice photo of Natacha Rambova: "Valentino and Bride At Parting of Ways" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 24 pages, minor spine wear, generally nice.... See More
Baseball...
Item #556563
July 25, 1925
POLICE GAZETTE, New York City, New York, July 25, 1925 This issue as a full page photo inside of Hall of Famer "Goose" Goslin sliding into a base, captioned: "The Goose' Is Safe At Third Base, Thanks To A High Peg."
There are many photos in this issue including "Hurtling Forward Through Space, Reaching Down and Touching Nothing" which is of Ned Gourdin &quo... See More
Mary Pickford poses for a 4th of July-themed photo...
Item #697928
July 19, 1925
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS (ROTOGRAVURE SUPPLEMENT), July 1, 1923
* July 4th coverage
* Mary Pickford poses for the Detroit Free Press
* Great for framing
Fans of the Golden Age of Hollywood and prior will appreciate the full-page, July Fourth-themed illustration which included Mary Pickford. She posed especially for The Detroit Free Press. Would look great framed.
Other illustrations are fou... See More
John Scopes focused on coming trial, not big movie money...
Item #652741
June 13, 1925
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, June 13, 1925 The top of the ftpg. has 2 column heads on the famous John Scopes "monkey" trial over the teaching of evolution in school: "SCOPES, EVOLUTION DEFENDANT, TURNS DOWN BIG FORTUNE" with subheads: "Movie Concern Said to Have Offered Him $50,000 to Act" "Prefers Trial" "Many Newspapermen to be at Dayton, ... See More
Gloria Swanson marries Henri...
Item #647230
January 29, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 29, 1925
* Hollywood actress Gloria Swanson marries 3rd time
The front page has a one column heading: "GLORIA SWANSON WEDS A MARQUIS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Hollywood actress Gloria Swanson marrying Henri, Marquis de la Falaise de la Coudraye.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, irregular along ... See More
Red Grange famous performance... Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr to build a railroad...
Item #579820
October 20, 1924
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1924
* Red Grange "The Galloping Ghost"
* University of Illinois famous performance
* Michigan Wolverines
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21 that include: "ILLINOIS FAVORED TO CAPTURE TITLE", "Eleven's Decisive Victory Over Michigan Stamps It as a Big Ten Leader" and more (see photo).
Also on the ... See More
Early movie stars Harold Lloyd, Gloria Swanson...
Item #210941
July 06, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 6, 1924
Within this Sunday edition is a nice section on film and theater, which includes over half a page of photos of stars of the day (see below), including John Gilbert, Gloria Swanson, Harold Lloyd, Laurette Taylor & others. The facing page has a nice advertisement for Gloria Swanson in the film "Manhandled" (see photo).
Many ... See More
Lorain and Sandusky, Ohio tornado disaster...
Item #563875
June 30, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 30, 1924
* Lorain & Sandusky, Ohio tornado disaster
* Nice headline for display
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "300 DEAD FIXED AS STORM TOLL; 100 INDENTIFIED" with subheads and related photos. Nice for display.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear and chipping, oth... See More
First Olympics under International Olympic Committee...
Item #678284
January 26, 1924
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 26, 1924
* 1st winter Olympics held
* Chamonix France
This issue has a one column headlines on page 9 that includes: "OLYMPIC ICE GAMES OPEN AT CHAMONIX", "High French Official Formally Declares Classic Sports Festival Under Way", "150 Athletes In Parade", "Competitions Start Today".
This 26 page issue has usual browning wi... See More
French actress Sarah Bernhardt death...
Item #694249
March 27, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1923
* Sarah Bernhardt death (1st report)
* French stage actress - plays
* The Queen of the Pose
* Princess of the gesture
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BERNHARDT DIES IN HER SON'S ARMS IN PARIS, AGED 78" with subheads and illustration. Lengthy 1st report coverage continues in page 8 with photo.
Complete with 44 pages, l... See More
Prohibition era - hospitals want whisky... A modern Paul Revere's warning...
Item #693957
March 06, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1923
*Interesting Prohibition Headlines
The 2nd page has fascinating Prohibition coverage including: “CITY WANTS WHISKY FOR HOSPITAL USE”,“MODERN PAUL REVERE WARNS OF LIQUOR RAID” and “RUM-RUNNING ON THE SOUND”.
Other single-column headlines include: “LAUDS NEGRO EDUCATION”, "Harding Foresees B... See More
L.A. murderess Clara Phillips "Tiger Woman"....
Item #691840
July 15, 1922
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 15, 1922
* Clara 'Tiger Woman' Phillips
* Los Angeles murderess
* Alberta Meadows murder
* Love triangle ? husband
* "Hollywood’s first female psychopath"
The front page has a one column heading: "WIFE BRUTALLY SLAYS RIVAL IN CAVEMAN STYLE" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins,... See More
Item #202488
June 01, 1922
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, June, 1922, New York, New York
This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: The World's Wages - a Statistical Anomaly; The North Atlantic Ice Patrol; Beyond the Microscope; The Gentle Art of Radio Broadcasting; Forecasting Earthquakes; Diesel Engine Wins Its Way; Speeding Up Radio; Evolution in Museum Technique; The Great Wall of China; other articl... See More
Rudolph Valentino arrested...
Item #595622
May 20, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1922
* Actor Rudolph Valentino
Page 2 has a two column headline that reads: "Efforts Being Made To Hush Up Alleged Bigamy Case Of Valentino". Coverage on the arrest of actor Rudolph Valentino for bigamy.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, o... See More
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
Item #202485
April 01, 1922
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 1, 1922, from New York, New York.
This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: How America's Male and Female Workers Earn Their Daily Bread; World Crops for America; Applying the Lessons of Industry to the Theater; Articulated Trains; The Tomb of an Egyptian Queen; The Motor-Driven Commercial Vehicle; other articles and ads. This issu... See More
1922 William Desmond Taylor murder....
Item #711522
February 07, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 7, 1922
* William Desmond Taylor shot dead
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "LITTLE PROGRESS MADE IN SOLVING MYSTERY OF SHOOTING OF MOTION PICTURE DIRECTOR" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on the recent murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is still unsolved till this day.
Complete in 14 ... See More
William Desmond Taylor murder...
Item #683389
February 06, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1922 The front page has a one column head: "POLICE RUNNING DOWN CLUES IN TAYLOR MURDER" with subhead. Coverage on the murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is still unsolved till this day.
Complete in 12 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
1922 William Desmond Taylor murder....
Item #643733
February 06, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1922
* William Desmond Taylor shot dead
The front page has a one column heading: "POLICE RUNNING DOWN CLUES IN TAYLOR MURDER" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is still unsolved till this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light... See More
William Desmond Taylor murder...
Item #576608
February 02, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 2, 1922
* William Desmond Taylor shot dead
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "THINK DIRECTOR OF MOVIES MURDERED". The report tells of the murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is still unsolved till this day. This is a early first report, giving the reason for the small art... See More
Knickerbocker storm...
Item #627866
January 31, 1922
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 31, 1922
* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)
* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster
The front page has a two column headline: "Eight Inquiries Into Theater Crash Begun; Death Toll Cut to 105" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Knickerbocker storm...
Item #597423
January 31, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 31, 1922
* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)
* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster
The front page has one column headlines that include: "THEATRE WRECK INQUIRIES STARTED; "SENATE WILL ACT", "District of Columbia Experts and Grand Jury View the Knickerbocker Ruins" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 34 pages,... See More
Knickerbocker storm...
Item #683997
January 30, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1922
* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)
* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster
The front page has a nice banner headline: "107 DEAD IN COLLAPSE OF THEATRE; ALL ARE IDENTIFIED; SOME TAKEN FROM RUINS ALIVE, BRAVE AWAITING RESCUE; CONGRESS MAY START INQUIRY TODAY TO FIX THE BLAME" with many subheads and list of the dead. More on th... See More
Knickerbocker storm...
Item #636522
January 30, 1922
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL, Augusta, Maine, January 30, 1922
* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)
* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster
The front page has a nice banner headline: "107 Killed in Washington Theatre Crash" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Knickerbocker Theater disaster.
Eight pages, light toning a little wear at the folds, small addr... See More
Knickerbocker storm...
Item #597422
January 30, 1922
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 30, 1922
* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)
* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster
The front page has a nice banner headline: "112 Dead, 134 Injured in Theater Crash; Washington Rescuers Seeking More Victims" with subheads, related photo and list of the dead & injured. 1st report coverage on the Knickerbocker Theater disaster.
... See More
Fatty Arbuckle Hung Jury...
Item #216583
December 05, 1921
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 5, 1921.
* Actor, Comedian Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle trial ends in hung jury - original reporting - great, unique gift idea
This 22 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "ARBUCKLE JURY, VOTING 41 HOURS, COULD NOT AGREE" with subhead: "One Woman Said She 'Wouldn't Change Till Hell Froze Over'
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* Actor, Comedian Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle trial ends in hung jury - original reporting - great, unique gift idea
This 22 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "ARBUCKLE JURY, VOTING 41 HOURS, COULD NOT AGREE" with subhead: "One Woman Said She 'Wouldn't Change Till Hell Froze Over'
Rialto Theatre fire in New Haven CT...
Item #573838
November 28, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 28, 1921
* Rialto Theater fire disaster
* New Haven CT Connecticut
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "NEW HAVEN THEATRE BURNS; FIND 4 DEAD; MAY BE 30 VICTIMS", "Blaze Starts on Stage and Sweeps Through Old Structure With Great Rapidity", "80 Burned And Injured", and more (see i... 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
Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle murder charge...
Item #669346
September 17, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 17, 1921
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle
* Hollywood comedian actor
* Virginia Rappe murder indictment
The top of the front page has one column heading: "FATTY ARBUCKLE COMES TO COURT" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning along central fold, minor wear at the margi... See More
Fatty Arbuckle.... Virginia Rappe murder...
Item #597833
September 15, 1921
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 15, 1921
* Actress Virginia Rappe
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indicted
The front page has one column headlines: "$100,000 READY TO BAIL FATTY", "Manslaughter Trail Expected, Although Prosecutor Has Not Yet Decided", "Indictment Is Up Today".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day through... See More
Fatty Arbuckle indictment...
Item #547898
September 15, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated September 15, 1921.
* Comedian/Actor
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indictment
* Manslaughter
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* ARBUCKLE ACCUSED OF MANSLAUGHTER BY CORONER'S JURY
* Finds Rappe Girl's Death From Peritonitis Was Caused by an External Force
* He Faces Four Charges
and more.
Other ... See More
Fatty Arbuckle.... Virginia Rappe murder...
Item #597564
September 14, 1921
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 14, 1921
* Actress Virginia Rappe
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indicted
The front page has one column headlines: "FATTY INDICTED; MANSLAUGHTER", "Murder Charge in Justice's Court Blocks Chance To Get Bail", and "Missing Witness Found".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in ... See More
Fatty Arbuckle charged with murder....
Item #688758
September 13, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 13, 1921.
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle murder charge
The front page has a one column heading: "WITNESSES SAY ARBUCKLE HELD HALF NUDE GIRL" with subhead: "Murder Charge Is Laid to Actor" Coverage continues on the following pages with related pictorial.
Complete in 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generall... See More
Fatty Arbuckle Murder Charge 1921...
Item #214589
September 13, 1921
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, MA, September 13, 1921.
* Comedian Actor
* Fatty Arbuckle
* Charged With Murder
* 1921 Original Reporting
This 8 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "CHARGE WITNESS WITH PERJURY IN ARBUCKLE CASE" with subhead: "District Attorney Expresses Conviction That One of Chief Witnesses Has Changed Her Testimony--Believes Undue In
... See More
* Comedian Actor
* Fatty Arbuckle
* Charged With Murder
* 1921 Original Reporting
This 8 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "CHARGE WITNESS WITH PERJURY IN ARBUCKLE CASE" with subhead: "District Attorney Expresses Conviction That One of Chief Witnesses Has Changed Her Testimony--Believes Undue In
KDKA broadcasts 1st MLB game...
Item #568992
August 06, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 6, 1921
* Historic game in broadcasting
* Pittsburgh Pirates - KDKA ***
This 18 page newspaper has small one column headlines on page 6: "CORSAIRS TAKE ANOTHER" "Make It Three Straight Over Phillies by 8 to 5 Score" with box scores. (see)
Though not mentioned, Pittsburgh's radio station KDKA provides its listen... See More
"Shuffle Along" - black love story on Broadway - premiere & review...
Item #673905
May 23, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1921
* 1st all black-American love story on Broadway
* highly successful amidst significant contemporary doubts
Page 16 has: "'SHUFFLE ALONG' PREMIERE' - Negro Production Opens at Sixty-Third Street Music Hall", which provides a review of this historic play. A small ad is found on the same page (not shown in our photos).
Complet... See More
Very early on actress Helen Hayes...
Item #203416
October 28, 1920
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York City, Oct. 28, 1920. See the photo below for the very early photo of Helen Hayes with the small bit of text reading: "Helen Hayes. Who plays the leading role in "Bab". Her work in the "Dream Girl" with William Gillette elevated her to stardom." Ther are photos of other motion picture stars as well on this double page spread. You get the complete issue which is in... See More
Duluth, Minnesota lynchings...
Item #617503
June 17, 1920
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 17, 1920
* Duluth, Minnesota lynchings (1st report)
* 3 negro circus workers hanged
* Isaac McGhie - Nate Green - Elmer Jackson
Page 2 has a one column heading: "Troops on Guard In Duluth After Three Lynchings" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light browning, minor spine wear, ge... See More
Babe Ruth sets new home run record...
Item #705680
September 25, 1919
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25, 1919
* Babe Ruth w/ Boston Red Sox
* Early home run HR record
* 1st MLB Baseball power hitter ?
Near the top of the 2nd section (page 9) is a report headed: "Ruth's New Record" noting in part: "Babe Ruth made back numbers of all official and unofficial records yesterday afternoon when he knocked his 28th home run... See More
Early Bobby Jones in 1919......
Item #567716
August 21, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, August 21, 1919
* Bobby Jones, amateur golfer
* Runner-up performance
* From his hometown newspaper (RARE)
This 20 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 14: "OUIMET DOWNS EVANS--JONES BEATS GARDNER" with subheads and related photos including Jones. (see)
Tells of a young Bobby Jones playing in the United States Amateur championsh... See More
Huge bequest by Julliard would cause a music school to be named for him...
Item #688750
June 27, 1919
NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1919
* Augustus D. Julliard's will
* Advancement of music in the U.S.
The front page has an article with a 2 line, 1 col. head: "Gives $5,000,000 to Advance Music" "Will of A. D. Julliard Provides Aid for Worthy Students and for Entertainment" & more continuing inside the issue as well. Funds would ultimately maintain the Institute ... See More
Huge bequest by Julliard would cause a music school to be named for him...
Item #611262
June 27, 1919
NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1919 The front page has an article with a 2 line, 1 col. head: "Gives $5,000,000 to Advance Music" "Will of A. D. Julliard Provides Aid for Worthy Students and for Entertainment" & more continuing inside the issue as well. Funds would ultimately maintain the Institute of Musical Art, later to be renamed in his honor, the famous Julliard School... See More
Sir Barton, Triple Crown winner...
Item #700739
May 10, 1919
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 wi... See More
Nat Goodwin's death report - famed actor and comedian...
Item #672987
January 31, 1919
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Jan. 31, 1919 The front page has a report headed: "NAT GOODWIN THE FAMOUS COMEDIAN DEAD - Given Chloroform Linament Accidentally by an Attendant and Failed to Stand the Shock". This tells of the tragic death of famed actor and comedian, Nathaniel Goodwin. See images for details.
Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day... See More
Rare 1918 Anti-Prohibition Broadside: "The Dry Spasm" – Rochester, NY...
Item #712356
February 18, 1918
THE DRY SPASM of The "BLABBER", Rochester, New York, Feb. 18, 1918 A very unusual broadside newspaper without any volume or issue numbers. The masthead includes: "Priceless", "Weather: Bone Dry", "Why Worry? The Worse is Yet to Come!"
This is a broadside newspaper, printed on the front side only, the sheet is irregular in size, proportionally longer... See More
1918 Vernon Castle airplane crash death...
Item #682069
February 15, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 15, 1918
* Vernon Castle killed
* Ballroom dancer
* Royal Flying Corps
* British airplane crash
The front page has a six column heading: "VERNON CASTLE IS KILLED IN FALL" with subhead. (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... See More
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