Prohibition ending ?... 1930 Buick ad...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 14, 1930



* Prohibition ending in America "

* Francis Scott McBride

* Homemade beer legal ?



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LIQUOR CAN BE MADE IN HOME, M'BRIDE SAYS" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice... See More  

America wins Walker Cup... Bobby Jones...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1930



* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones

* Walker Cup won by U.S.

* Royal St George's Golf Club

* Sandwich, Kent, England



The front page has one column headings: "AMERICAN GOLFERS BEAT BRITISH, 10-2, TO KEEP WALKER CUP" "Capture 7 of the 8 Singles in Final of Tournament Over Links at Sandwich" "Jones Leads The Way" and more. (see) 1s ... See More  

Gallant Fox wins Kentucky Derby...

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, May 18, 1930



* Gallant Fox race horse

* Triple crown of horse racing

* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)



The sport's section (page 9) has a banner headline: "Gallant Fox Gallops To Victory In Kentucky Derby By 2 Lengths" with subhead and photo of Gallant Fox (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on Gallant Fox winning the ... See More  

Gallant Fox wins Kentucky Derby...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1930



* Gallant Fox race horse

* Triple crown of horse racing

* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)



The sport's section (page 27) has a four column headline: "Turfmen Hail Gallant Fox as Champion" with subheads and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Gallant Fox winning the Kentucky Derby, 1st leg to his eventual triple crown.

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Mahatma Gandhi in Yerwada Central Jail...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1930



* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)

* Yerwada Central Jail interview

* Indian independence movement



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Gandhi Interviewed in Jail; Asks Full Freedom for India" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More  

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in a banner headline...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated May 23, 1930



* Babe Ruth

* Lou Gehrig

* Shibe Park

* Home Runs



This 38 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 29:



* Ruth's Six Home Runs in Two Days Establish Record; Other Marks Set



with subheads that include: "Babe Six Days In Advance of 1927 Schedule" and more.



Other news of the day throughout. Usual brow... See More  

1930 Babe Ruth home run streak....

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, May 24, 1930



* Babe Ruth home runs (Seven in five days)

* New York Yankees - MLB



This 14 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "Babe Ruth Hits 13th Home Run" and "Bambino Runs String to Seven in Five Days, Equaling Record Made Twice By Self".



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Woman aviator Amy Johnson flight...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1930



* Woman aviator pioneer Amy Johnson

* 1st Woman solo flight from England to Australia



The top of the front page has two column headings: "England Thrilled by Lone Flight of Modest Typist to Australia" "King and Commoner Join in Praise of Amy Johnson, First Woman to Make the Perilous Air Journey--Port Darwin Pays Her Homage" (see) 1st repo... See More  

10th Amendment Prohibition...

THE OMAHA NEWS, May 26, 1930 One column front page headline that reads "Asserts Day Law Crushes State Power", with a lengthy report to follow.  This issue also includes front page coverage of the following front page headlines: "Urges Fight For Ideals of Martyrs", "Shaylers on Europe Tour", "300 Danes to Visit in Omaha", and much more!  This is a complete issue with some spine ... See More  

1930 Bobby Jones vs. Cyril Tolley...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, May 28, 1930.



* Golfer Bobby Jones vs. Cyril Tolley

* British Amateur championship

* Old Course at St. Andrews - Scotland



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Bobby Jones Defeats Tolley, British Amateur Champion, After Battle of 19 Holes" with subheads and photo of Jones. Coverage on Bobby Jones' quest to win the British Amateur champions... See More  

Bill Arnold wins the Indianapolis 500...

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.



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Billy Arnold wins the 1930 Indianapolis 500 in record fashion...

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  

Fox Lake, Illinois gangster massacre....

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, June 2, 1930  This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "4 Killed; 6 Wounded in Chicago..." "Four Slain, 4 Wounded In Chicago Warfare"



This tells of the Fox Lake, Illinois gangster raid which many consider to be a retaliation for the infamous St. Valentines' Day massacre.



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Graf Zeppelin around the World flight...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1930



* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)

* The Europe-Pan American flight ending

* Early aviation era original



The front page has two column headline: "ZEPPELIN, OFF FOR HOME, CIRCLES OVER NEW YORK; FAIR WEATHER ON COURSE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 3 with related photo and map.

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

Blenheim wins Epsom Derby... Aga Khan III...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1930



* Blenheim - Thoroughbred race horse

* Wins Epsom Derby - Surrey, England UK

* Owner Aga Khan III



The sport's section (page 19) has a banner headline: "500,000 See Blenheim, 18 to 1 Shot, Win English Derby; The Scout II Is 15th" with subheads and photo. (see images) First report coverage on Blenhhaim, owned by Aga Khan III, winning the Epsom ... See More  

Gallant Fox wins triple crown...

SPORT'S SECTION only of The Detroit Free Press, June 8, 1930



* Gallant Fox - horse racing

* Belmont Stakes winner 

* Triple crown clinched



The front page of this section has a banner headline: "Gallant Fox Makes Smashing Finish To Beat Whichone By Four Lengths At Belmont" with subheads and small photo of jockey Earl Sande. (see) This was win # 3 of 3 to clinch the triple... See More  

Carol II of Romania reigns...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1930



* King Carol II of Romania proclaimed



The front page has a two column headline: "CAROL PROCLAIMED KING AMID ROMANIA'S CHEERS; CORONATION IN OCTOBER" and more with photo. (see) Lengthy text continues inside.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More  

Jake Lingle assassination...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, June 10, 1930 



* Jake Lingle assassination 

* Chicago reporter  

* Al Capone - Gangsters 



This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CHICAGO HUNT SEEKS KILLER OF REPORTER", "$40,000 Award Is Offered for Assailant of Paper Employee" and more (see photos). This tells of the gangl... See More  

Jake Lingle assassination... Al Capone...

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, June 11, 1930



* Chicago reporter Jake Lingle assassination

* Al Capone - Gangsters

* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey (pre-fight)



The front page has a one column headline: "SEARCH WIDENS FOR SLAYER OF GANG REPORTER". 



Also pre fight reporting on the Jack Sharkey vs. Max Schmeling heavyweight boxing match.



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Jake Lingle assassination...

THE NORWICH SUN, New York, June 11, 1930



* Jake Lingle assassination...  Chicago reporter

* Al Capone - Gangsters



This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page:

"AGENCIES SPURRED TO FEVERISH HEAT IN HUNT FOR LINGLE SLAYER" "Public Opinion Demands Complete and Sudden End to Gang Reigns and Hired Murderers--Threaten Shake-up in Police Department" ... See More  

DETROIT FREE PRESS, Annual Touring & Resort Number, June 15, 1930 A supplement to the Sunday edition containing information, facts and ads relating to travel and tourism in Michigan and elsewhere. Tabloid-size, in generally good condition.

Bobby Jones wins British Open... Pending birth of Lindbergh baby...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 19, 1930



* Bobby Jones in the British Open - PGA golf

* Year of grand slam victory (2nd of 4 wins)



This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "JONES TURNS IN 72 TO LEAD PACK" and more. Nice banner headline on page 19 reads: "BOBBY JONES SHOOTS A 72 THIS MORNING IN BRITISH OPEN" with s... See More  

Babe Ruth home runs for orphans...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1930 



* Babe Ruth vs. Albany Senators 

* Hawkins Stadium exhibition game 

* Home runs promised to orphans 

* Bobby Jones - British Open golf



The sport's section (page 31) has one column headings: "RUTH HITS 2 HOMERS AS YANKS TRIUMPH" "One Blow Is Longest Ever Made at Albany--Eastern Leaguers Bow, 8 to 3" with box sc... See More  

1930 Al 'Scarface' Capone..

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1930



* Al 'Scarface' Capone contempt of court ?

* Chicago gangland wars

* Prohibition & great depression

* Best title to be had - rare as such



The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "CAPONE ADMITS AN ERROR IN HIS COURT EVIDENCE" with subhead. (see)

When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out... See More  

Charles Lindbergh Jr. born... To become the crime of the century...

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.



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