Commander John Rodgers death...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 28, 1926 



* John Rodgers death 

* United States Navy 

* Delaware River airplane crash 



This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Comdr. Rodgers Killed When Airplane Crashes; Late Brother Lived Here" with photo. (see)



Tells of the death of John Rodgers, Commander of the United States Nav... See More  

1926 Tahona OK mine disaster...

THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, September 4, 1926 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Sixteen Bodies of Blast Victims Located in Mine" and more. (see)



This tells of the Smokeless Coal Company mine explosion at Tahoma, Oklahoma.



Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

Rudolph Valentino at rest in 1926...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 7, 1926 



* Rudolph Valentino burial site 



This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:

"Valentino at Rest, Amid Hollywood Scenes of Success"



Tells of  movie actor Rudolph Valentino arriving in Hollywood Forever Cemetery for final burial.



Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along t... See More  

Germany Admitted To League Of Nations In 1926...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, MA, September 8, 1926. This 12 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "GERMANY GIVEN FULL STANDING IN THE LEAGUE" with subheads that include: "Hss Permanent Seat in the Council". Tells of Germany's admittance to the League Of Nations. OTher news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some wear at the margins and somew... See More  

League of Nations accepts Germany...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 9, 1926 



* League of Nations 

* Germany voted in  



This 48 page newspaper has  a three column headline on the front page: "GERMANY ELECTED TO LEAGUE AND COUNCIL BY UNANIMOUS VOTE AS ASSEMBLY CHEERS, GENEVA STILL HOPEFUL SPAIN WON;T QUIT" with subheads. (see)



Tells of the League of Nations voting to let Germany ... See More  

1926 Miami, Florida hurricane...

THE WORLD, New York City, September 20, 1926



* Miami, Florida hurricane disaster 



The front page has a one column heading: "FLORIDA SWEPT BY HURRICANE" with subheads. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

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Pabst Mine disaster...

THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Nebraska, September 25, 1926 



* Pabst Mine Disaster (1st report) 

* Ironwood, Michigan 



This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 16): "11  Miners Buried Alive by Cave-in; Fear Three Killed" "Tons of Boulders Tear Down 2,600-Foot Shaft in Ironwood, Mich.; Rush Rescue Work"



Is a 1st report on the... See More  

1926 St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., October 8, 1926



* New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals

* World Series of baseball (game 5)



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Herb Pennock Pitches Yankees to Victory in 10-Inning 3 to 2 Game" with subhead and box scores. Much more on pages 22 & 23.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, ligh... See More  

North lake, Michigan mine disaster in 1926...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, November 6, 1926 



* North Lake, MIchigan mining explosion 

* Barnes-Heckler iron mine 



This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "MINE EXPERTS GIVE US HOPE" "24 Sign Statement, after Investigation, That All Must Be Dead"



Tells of the Barnes-Hecker Iron Mine explosion at North Lake, Michigan.



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Carnegie Tech... Notre Dame...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, November 27, 1926



* Carnegie Tech (Mellon) vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish... One of the greatest upsets

* Knute Rockne skips game (mistake)



This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "College Gridiron Season Closes In East Today"



This game would be a huge upset of Notre Dame by Carnegie Tech. Knute Rockne decided to attend the A... See More  

Theodore "Tiger" Flowers vs. Mickey Walker... Middleweight boxing championship...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1926 



* Theodore 'Tiger' Flowers vs. Mickey Walker

* Middleweight boxing championship

* Controversial decision - Error



This 36 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 21: "Flowers Loses Middleweight Championship to Walker Before 11,000 in Chicago" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Usual browni... See More  

Color cover for Christmas...

THE OUTLOOK, New York, Dec. 22, 1926  Very colorful front cover with a: "Merrie Christmas" theme.

The complete issue, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, a perforated library stamp on the front page, good condition.

Emperor Of Japan Yoshihito Dies In 1926...

DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 25, 1926 Front page 3 line, 2 column head: "Japans Ruler Dies; Hirohito Takes Throne" & subhead. One col. photo of the late Emperor Yoshihito, who was Hirohitos father. Browning at the edges.

1927 Laurier Palace Theatre fire

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1927



* Laurier Palace Theatre fire

* Montreal Canada

* Children disaster



The top of the front page has a four column headline: "77 CHILDREN DIE IN TEN-MINUTE PANIC AS FIRE STARTS IN MONTREAL THEATRE; ALL SUFFOCATED IN JAM ON STAIRWAY" with many subheads and list of the dead. Lengthy first report coverage.

Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More  

1927 Baylor basketball team disaster....

THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, January 23, 1927



* Baylor basketball team (The Immortal Ten)

* Round Rock TX Texas disaster (1st report)



This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:



* 10 Students Die as Train, Bus Crash

* Crack Athletes of Baylor University Lose Lives in Fatal Accident; Bodies Dragged and Tossed



and more. (see)



Tells of the Bayl... See More  

Ban Johnson in 1927...

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Federal Radio Commission creation...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 24, 1927



* Federal Radio Commission created (FRC)

* Future Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

* President Calvin Coolidge signs bill



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "President Signs the Radio Control Bill; Will Name Board of Five to Regulate Air" (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, l... See More  

1927 Jack Sharkey boxing win...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1927



*Jack Sharkey vs. Mike McTigue

* Heavyweight boxing match

* Madison Square Garden



The sport's section (page 16) has a banner headline: "Sharkey Knocks Out McTigue in Twelfth Round at Madison Square Garden" with subheads and round by round coverage. (see) First report coverage on the Jack Sharkey vs. Mike McTigue boxing fight. Nice to have fro... See More  

Newspaper for those on board a floating university...

THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, March 8, 1927 



* Rare publication



Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University."  An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the mentioned ship which was an early floating university which traveled the world. 

New York University had originally sponsored the program, but when enrollments fell s... See More  

First Armored Truck Robbery, 1927...

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1st Sci-Fi movie advertisement in 1927...

SECTION 7 ONLY of the New York Times, March 13, 1927



* Considered the very first full-length science fiction film

* Sci-fi drama movie opening week advertisement

* "Metropolis" - German director Fritz Lang



Page 6 has a 7 by 4 inch advertisement for the film "Metropolis" on it's opening week in America. This movie made it's premiere the previous Sunday. This movi... See More  

Newspaper for those on board a floating university...

THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, March 14, 1927  Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University."  An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world. 

Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.... See More  

Newspaper for those on board a floating university...

THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, March 26, 1927  Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University."  An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world. 

Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.... See More  

Ehrenfeld PA mining disaster... Henry Ford is in a car accident...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 30, 1927



* Ehrenfeld PA Pennsylvania

* Coal mine explosion



This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "500 Miners Entombed In Terrific Explosion, Drift Mine Wrecked" with subheads (see photos).



This tells of the explosion of mine No. 3, of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company at Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania near Pi... See More  

Newspaper for those on board a floating university...

THE BINNACLE, S.S. Ryndam, April 2, 1927  Subtitled: "Published Daily at Sea by The Floating University."  An interesting little "in-house" newspaper published on board the ship of this early floating university that traveled the world. 

Four pages, lightly inked library stamp in an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.