Automobile Issues
Automobile Issues
General George Patton dies in 1945...
Item #682331
December 21, 1945
BUFFALO EVENING NEWS, New York, December 21, 1945
* General George S. Patton death (1st report)
* Automobile accident or assassination ?
The front page has a banner headline: "GEN. PATTON SUCCUMBS TO CRASH INJURIES" with subheads. (see)
Forty-four pages, mostly loose along the spine, some wear along the central fold with archival mending on page 2 and a little text loss. A little... See More
General George S. Patton welcome home....
Item #698252
June 08, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1945
* General George S. Patton
* Welcome home celebration
* Post European theater
The top of the back page has a photo of Patton with family headed: "Gen. Patton Arrives in U.S." Page 13 has a one column heading: "NOISY BOSTON CROWDS GREET PATTON RETURN" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on General George S. Patton's welcome home i... See More
Jenny Dolly suicide death... "Dolly Sisters"....
Item #692615
June 02, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1941
* Jenny Dolly suicide death
* "The Dolly Sisters" fame
* Hungarian-American dancer & actress
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "Find Jenny Dolly Hanged In Home In West Coast" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on Hungarian-American dancer and actress, Jenny Dolly, committing suicide.
Complete with 32 p... See More
1941 Ford strike at River Rouge Plant...
Item #661301
April 02, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 2, 1941
* Ford Motor Company
* River Rouge Plant strike
* UAW - United Automobile Workers
The front page has a great banner headline: "TROOPERS RUSHED TO PLANT AS FORD BATTLE INJURES 30" with subheads. Nice for display. Related photo on page 2.
Complete with all 44 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small b... See More
Actor Tom Mix killed in auto accident...
Item #664080
October 13, 1940
THE MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 13, 1940
* Western actor Tom Mix killed
* Arizona car accident (1st report)
The front page has a two column heading: "Tom Mix Is Killed When Car Crashes" with subhead and photo of Mix with famous horse. (see) First report coverage on the death of famous Western movie actor, Tom Mix.
Complete with all 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, ... See More
Death of cowboy actor Tom Mix...
Item #216925
October 13, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1940 This 70+ page Sunday newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "TOM MIX, RIDER, DIES UNDER AUTO" with subhead: "Circus and Screen Equestrian, Cowboy Idol of Youth, Killed in Arizona Car Upset" More on page 48 with photo. Other news of the day with advertisements throughout. Some slight browning,
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Actor Tom Mix killed in auto accident...
Item #585898
October 13, 1940
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 13, 1940
* Western actor Tom Mix killed
* Arizona car accident (1st report)
This 50+ page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Tom Mix Dies as Auto Turns Over in Crash". 1st report coverage on the death of famous Western movie actor, Tom Mix.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light brow... See More
Carl G. Fisher Death, 1939...
Item #222273
July 16, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 16, 1939.
* Carl G. Fisher Dies
* Indianapolis Motor Speedway Founder
This 40+ page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on page 5: "Carl G. Fisher, Pioneer in Auto Industry, Dies" with photo.
Other news of the day throughout.
Some browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Backgr... See More
Wild Bill Cummings' death...
Item #698049
February 08, 1939
THE MOBILE PRESS, Alabama, Feb. 8, 1939
* Wild Bill Cummings' death
* Indianapolis 500 race car driver
The front page has a one column headline: "CRASH IS FATAL TO FAMED RACER", with a subheading: "Wild Bill Cummings, Who Defied Death on Tracks, Losses Life on Highway", are followed by 1st report coverage on the death of Indianapolis 500 winner, Bill Cummings. A... See More
Lanica, Italian automobile founder death...
Item #651389
February 16, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 16, 1937
* Vincenzo Lancia death
* Italian automobile founder
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "VINCENZO LANCIA, AUTO MAKER, DIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Vincenzo Lancia, Italian automobile manufacturer founder. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles ... See More
1937 Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends....
Item #696911
February 11, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 11, 1937
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The front page has a great banner headline: "GEN. MOTORS STRIKE ENDED" with subheads. Nice for display. More on page 6. A few related photos are on the back page. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition. ... See More
Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends....
Item #685954
January 13, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 13, 1937
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The top of the front page has a four column headline : "1,200 Warrants Out for Strikers as Flint Grows Calm After Riot; Troops Stand By to Keep Peace" with subheads. (see) Great to have in a Detroit publication. Rare as such.
Complete ... See More
Flint sit-down strike... GM...
Item #619298
January 03, 1937
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 3, 1937
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike beginning
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The front page has a one column heading: "Court Ban Ignored in GM Strike" with subhead. (see)
Page 3 has a banner headline that reads: "Flint Strikers Ignore Court's Order to Vacate GM Factories" with subheads.... See More
Flint sit-down strike begins... GM...
Item #699311
December 31, 1936
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 31, 1936
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike begins
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "Strikes affect 3 Flint Plants" with subhead and related photo. (see images) First report coverage on the initial beginning of the strike. Nice to have in a Detroit publication
Other news, sp... See More
Henry Bourne Joy death... Packard Motor Car Company...
Item #694694
November 07, 1936
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 7, 1936
* Henry Bourne Joy death
* Packard Motor Car Company
* Automobile pioneer
The front page has a two column heading: "Rites for Henry B. Joy Will Be Held Monday" with photo. (see) Another photo inside. First report coverage on the death of Henry Bourne Joy, president of the Packard Motor Car Company. Great to have from the home of automobile... See More
Vanderbilt Cup automobile race... Tazio Nuvolari...
Item #699162
October 12, 1936
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 12, 1936
* Vanderbilt Cup - automobile racing
* First major car race trophy in America
* Italian driver Tazio Nuvolari wins
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "Nuvolari Wins Auto Race, Wimille, France, Second with subhead and photo. (see images) More in the sport's section.
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and a little wear ... See More
Milk tradition at Indy 500 begins... Louis Meyer
Item #675542
May 31, 1936
NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, N.C. May 31, 1936
* Louis Meyer wins 3rd Indianapolis 500
* Automobile race at speedway - Indiana
* The drinking of milk tradition begins
The front page has a three column heading: "Louis Meyer Shatters Records In Third Indianapolis Victory" with subhead and related illustration. (see) No mention of him drinking milk in this report but history shows t... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #555006
September 04, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, from Albany, New York, dated September 4, 1935
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* 1st person to break the 300 MPH mark in automobile
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* MALCOLM RACES AT 301-MILE CLIP
* Error in Calculation of 'Human Bullet's Pace Corrected
with one column photo of Campbell also on the front page.
Also nice ... See More
Astrid of Sweden killed in car accident....
Item #689782
August 30, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1935
* Astrid Sofia Lovisa Thyra of Sweden
* Queen consort of ther Belgians killed
* King Leopold III of Belgium wife
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "YOUNG QUEEN ASTRID KILLED AS KING'S CAR HITS A TREE; LEOPOLD SLIGHTLY INJURED" with many subheads. (see) lengthy text continues on page with pictorial. Always nice to have n... See More
1938 Jackie Coogan automobile accident...
Item #659632
May 05, 1935
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1935
* Jackie Coogan automobile accident
* Hollywood child actor star
* Uncle Fester - The Addams Family fame
The front page has a nice banner headline: "4 DIE; JACKIE COOGAN HURT" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 3 with 2 related photos.
Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, rag edition in nice c... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #615929
March 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1935
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Land rocket car speed record at Daytona Beach, Florida
This 44 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Campbell Breaks Auto Record, Drives at 276.816 Miles and Hour" and more (see images) Reporting continues on page 29 with related photos (see images).
Other news, sports and advert... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #673788
March 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1935
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Land rocket car speed record at Daytona Beach, Florida
This 44 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Campbell Breaks Auto Record, Drives at 276.816 Miles and Hour" and more (see images) Reporting continues on page 29 with related photos (see images).
Other news of the day found t... See More
The death of matador Ignacio Sanchez Mejias...
Item #584116
August 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1934
* Ignacio Sanchez Mejias death
* Bullfighting - bullfighter - matador
This 38 page newspaper has one column headings on page 7: "Mejias, Matador, Gored By Bull, Dies", "Veteran of Spanish Ring Had Reluctantly Consented to Appear for Injured Friend". See photos for 1st report coverage on the goring and death of famous Spanish bullfighte... See More
Bill Cummings wins 1934 Indianapolis 500...
Item #688288
May 31, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1934
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Bill Cummings wins (1st report)
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Bill Cummings wins (1st report)
The the front page of the sport's section (page 19) has a seven column heading: "Cummings Takes 500 Mile Race; Breaks Recotrd" with subheads and results. Two related photos are on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the 1934 Indianapolis 500 ra
Wild Bill Cummings...
Item #556756
May 30, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 30 & 31, 1934
* Wild Bill Cummings
* Indianapolis 500
These 16 page newspapers has coverage on the 1934 Indianapolis 500. The May 30th issue has one column headlines on page 12 that include: "33 CARS ENTERED IN 500-MILE RACE" and more.
The 31st issue has a banner headline on page 11: "WILD BILL CUMMINGS WINS INDIANAPOLIS ... See More
Nice report on Bonnie & Clyde...
Item #661374
January 17, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, Jan. 17, 1934 Page 2 has a one column head: "TRAIL BARROW IN GUN FIGHT" "Desperado Hunted in East Texas After Freeing 65 at Prison Farm". Nice report concerning Bonnie & Clyde, the former mentioned with: "...unconfirmed reports the automobile in which the group escaped was driven by Bonnie Parker, Barrow's cigar-smoking & re... See More
1933 Indianapolis 500.... Louis Meyer...
Item #658995
May 31, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1933
* Deadliest Indianapolis 500 on record
* Louis Meyer wins
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "3 Killed as Meyer Wins Indianapolis Auto Classic" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues in the sport's section with small photo of Meyer. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this... See More
John Grier Hibben killed in car accident...
Item #636353
May 17, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1933
* John Grier Hibben killed in accident
* President of Princeton University
* Presbyterian minister & philosopher
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DR. HIBBEN KILLED IN AUTO COLLISION; WIFE BADLY HURT" with subheads. Much more on page 7 with photo of Hibben.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pa... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #658998
February 23, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1933
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Bluebird car speed record
* Daytona Beach, Florida
The front page has a one column heading: "CAMPBELL DRIVES 272 MILES AN HOUR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 10 with related photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other new... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #686910
January 22, 1933
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Jan. 22, 1933
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Bluebird speed car photo
The top of the front page of this section has a nice photo showing Sir. Malcolm Campbell's new "Bluebird" speed car. Another related photo is on the front page as well.
Many other photos of other topics throughout. Complete with 8 pages, rag edition in nice... See More
Dorothy Burgess car accident.... Babe Ruth & hot dogs....
Item #633116
December 24, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1932
* Actress Dorothy Burgess car accident
* Manslaughter charge for death of girl
* Babe Ruth takes on healthy diet ?
* New York Yankees baseball
Page 10 has a one column heading: "Film Star, Accused In Fatal Crash, Ill" with subhead: "Dorothy Burgess Driving When Girl Is Killed...." I suspect this is one of the few publications to re... See More
Fred Duesenberg death... automobile pioneer...
Item #691544
July 27, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1932
* Fred Duesenberg death
* Automobile pioneer
* Race car motors
Page 17 has a one column heading: "F. S. DUESENBERG DIES OF AUTO INJURY" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Frederick Samuel Duesenberg, automobile pioneer designer, manufacturer and sportsman. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report ... See More
Fred Duesenberg death... automobile pioneer...
Item #691734
July 27, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1932
* Fred Duesenberg death
* Automobile pioneer
* Race car motors
Page 17 has a one column head: "F. S. DUESENBERG DIES OF AUTO INJURY" with subheads and photo. First report coverage of the death of Frederick Samuel Duesenberg, automobile pioneer designer, manufacturer and sportsman. We suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particu... See More
Item #632188
July 25, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1932
* Essex Terraplane car introduction
* Hudson Motor Car Company ad
Page 7 has a full page advertisement for the "Essex Terraplane" automobile built by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit, Michigan. This new car was launched on July 21, 1932 making this a very early if not first ad in this World famous newspaper. Nice for display.
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1932 Alexander Winton death
Item #688326
June 23, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1932
* Alexander Winton death (1st report)
* Winton Motor Carriage Company founder
* Scottish-American bicycle & automobile inventor
Page 21 has a one column heading: "ALEXANDER WINTON, AUTO PIONEER, DEAD" with subheads. (see) He formed one of the very first American companies to sell a motor car. I suspect this is one of the few publications to ... See More
Miller Huggins memorial dedication....
Item #655035
May 31, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 31, 1932
* Miller Huggins memorial dedication
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Indianapolis 500 - Fred Frame
This 34 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 22: "45,000 See Yanks Conquer Red Sox Twice" with subheads that include: "Mayor Pays Tribute to Huggins, Extolling His as Sportsman, and Evokes Cheers" "Memorial I... See More
Race driver Malcolm Campbell...
Item #582201
February 25, 1932
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, February 25, 1932
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* New automobile speed record made
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "253 Miles an Hour Is New Campbell Speed Mark" with photo of the record breaking automobile on page 14 (see images). Nice to have this report on the front page. Other news of the day throughout.... See More
Winston Churchill car accident that could have changed history...
Item #687064
December 14, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 14, 1931
* Winston Churchill hit by car in Manhattan
* Accident that could have changed the World
The front page has a one column heading: "Churchill Hit By Automobile On City Street" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
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Paul Heylandt... Rocket propulsion w/ liquid fuel...
Item #670528
May 04, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1931
* Paul Heylandt testing rocket car
Page 13 has one column headings: "German Rocket Car Successful In Test" "Speeds at 80 Miles an Hour for 14 Minutes--Motive Power Designed for Airplanes" Coverage of Paul Heylandt testing his new rocket automobile with liquid fuel. (see)
Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
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Max Valier... Rocket propulsion...
Item #578685
April 12, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1931
* Rocket car
* Paul Heylandt
This100+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 8: "NEW ROCKET MOTOR HAS 400-POUND PUSH" and "Liquid Oxygen and Alcoholic Liquid Are Mixed for Fuel in Device tried Out in Berlin".
This tells of Paul Heylandt testing his new rocket automobile with liquid fuel. See photos for text.
Other news o... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #663884
February 06, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1931
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Bluebird car speed record
* Daytona Beach, Florida
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Campbell Drives Auto 245 Miles an Hour, Four Miles a Minute, a World Speed Record" (see) First report coverage continues on page 13 with related photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported i... See More
Billy Arnold wins the 1930 Indianapolis 500 in record fashion...
Item #654570
May 31, 1930
QUINCY EVENING NEWS, Mass., May 31, 1930
* Indianapolis 500 classic
* Billy Arnold victory
* Most dominant win in history
The sport's section (page 7) has a one column heading: "Unknown Boy Wins 500m Miles Auto Classic" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with all 16 pages, a few binding slits along the spine, generally nice.
source: Indy 500 drivers: Arn... See More
Bill Arnold wins the Indianapolis 500...
Item #580223
May 30, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, May 30, 1930
* Indianapolis 500 classic
* Billy Arnold wins
* Great headline for display
This 28 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "YOUNG ARNOLD WINS SPEEDWAY CLASSIC"
Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.
Other news of t... See More
1930 Max Valier... Rocket propulsion...
Item #578556
April 18, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1930
* Max Valier
* Rocket car
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11: "VALIER SHOWS BERLIN NEW GAS-ROCKET CAR",
"German Believes He Has Made Propulsion by Recoil From Explosions Practical". Tells of Austrian Max Valier testing his new rocket automobile. See photos for text.
Other news of the day throughout including ... See More
1930 Max Valier... Rocket propulsion...
Item #618631
April 18, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1930
* Max Valier tests the Rocket car
* Austrian rocketry pioneer
* Great depression era original
Page 11 has one column headings: "VALIER SHOWS BERLIN NEW GAS-ROCKET CAR" "German Believes He Has Made Propulsion by Recoil From Explosions Practical" Coverage on Austrian Max Valier testing his new rocket automobile.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Max Valier.... Rocket propulsion....
Item #617427
December 23, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1929
* Max Valier
* Rocket car
* Liquid Fuel
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "LIQUID FUEL SUCCEEDS IN AUTO IN GERMANY", "Used Instead of Rockets by Max Valier, Who Says It Assures Driver's Complete Control" Coverage on Austrian, Max Valier, testing his new rocket automobile with a new liquid fuel. See image... See More
Max Valier.... Rocket propulsion....
Item #649760
December 23, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1929
* Max Valier
* Rocket car
* Liquid Fuel
Page 6 has one column headings: "LIQUID FUEL SUCCEEDS IN AUTO IN GERMANY" "Used Instead of Rockets by Max Valier, Who Says It Assures Driver's Complete Control" Coverage on Austrian, Max Valier, testing his new rocket automobile with a new liquid fuel. See images for text here.
Other news... See More
Actor Raymond Hitchcock death....
Item #675730
November 26, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1929
* Raymond Hitchcock death (1st report)
* Silent film & stage actor - Broadway
Page 31 has one column headings: "RAYMOND HITCHCOCK DIES IN CALIFORNIA" "Musical Comedy Star, Long Ill, Collapses at His Wife's Side in Automobile" "On Stage Nearly 40 Years" and more with photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publ... See More
Ray Keech wins Indianapolis 500 in 1929...
Item #628625
May 31, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1929
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Ray Keech wins
* Bill Spence killed
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Ray Keech wins
* Bill Spence killed
The front page has one column headings that include: "160,000 SEE SPENCE KILLED IN AUTO RACE" "Keech Wins 500-Mile Classic at Indianapolis as Young Californian Meets Death" "SKIDDING CAR HITS WALL" and more. (see) Reporting
Ray Keech wins Indianapolis 500 in 1929...
Item #686377
May 31, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 31, 1929
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Ray Keech wins
* Bill Spence killed
* Indianapolis 500 auto race
* Ray Keech wins
* Bill Spence killed
The front page has a one column heading: "RAY KEECH WINS 500 MILE AUTO RACE; ONE DIES" with subhead. (see) Reporting continues in the sport's section. Five related photos are on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the 1929 Indi
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