J. Hungerford Smith death... desert toppings...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 20, 1932



* J. Hungerford Smith death

* Desert toppings & syrups founder



Page 23 has a one column heading: "HUNGERFORD SMITH, SYRUPS MAN, DIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of J. Hungerford Smith, founder of the desert toppings and syrups company which is  now part of ConAgra Foodservice.

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Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr. death... photography...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 26, 1932



* Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr. death

* Pictorialism photography fame

* High-society women - Evelyn Nesbit



Page 21 has a one column heading: "RUDOLF EICKEMEYER DEAD AT AGE OF 69" with subheads and photo. First report coverage on the death of Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr., famous American pictorialist photographer. I suspect this is one of the few publications t... See More  

A "Cruise Around the World" newspaper broadside from the midst of the Great Depression...

RESOLUTE OBSERVER, "Published on board during the Cruise Around the World." on the Hamburg-American Line, April 30th, 1932   An interesting broadside issue (printed on the front only) published daily during an 86-day cruise, with tidbits on the trip for that day including mileage, the day's destination, weather, conditions, etc. At this point the ship was "Bound for Honolul... See More  

Al Capone tries to avoid prison term...

THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, May 2, 1932  This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page:



* Capone's Future Revealed Today



This tells of Al Capone's last attempt to avoid prison. His 11-year sentence would be upheld on this day.



Other news of the day. Light browning with address label and tape mend within the masthead and little spine wea... See More  

Al Capone heads for prison...

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 4, 1932



* Al Capone heads for prison for tax evasion

* Chicago gangster boss



This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "CAPONE, SMILING, HURRIED BY HEAVY GUARDS TO TRAIN", "Dethroned Gangster Due at Atlanta Penitentiary Tonight", with smaller subheads (see images).



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Al 'Scarface' Capone becomes prison inmate...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1932



* Al Capone enters prison

* Tax evasion conviction

* Chicago gangster mob boss



Page 6 has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE LOSES IDENTITY IN PRISON" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare r... See More  

Charles Lindbergh baby found dead...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, May 14, 1932



* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping case

* 2nd report on finding the dead body

* Upcoming trial of the century



This 14 page newspaper has a great two line banner headline on the front page: "MURDERERS ARE SOUGHT OFF THE ATLANTIC COAST" with subheads that include: "Col. Lindbergh Sees Remains of His Child Before Crem... See More  

May 15 Incident... Inukai Tsuyoshi...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1932



* May 15 Incident - coup d'état attempt

* Imperial Japanese Navy & Army

* Inukai Tsuyoshi assassination



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MILITARISTS KILL THE PREMIER IN TOKYO, BOMB BANKS, POLICE IN A DAY OF TERROR; SEVENTEEN IN UNIFORM THEN SURRENDER" with subheads. Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside... See More  

Frederick C. Billard death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1932



* Frederick C. Billard death

* United States Coast Guard

* Rum Patrol - prohibition era



Page 21 has a one column heading: "ADMIRAL BILLARD, RUM ROW'S FOE, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Frederick C. Billard, commandant of the United States Coast Guard.

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Augusta, Lady Gregory death... Irish playwright...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1932



* Augusta, Lady Gregory death

* Irish playwright & folklorist

* Amelia Earhart's recent solo flight



Page 19 has a one column heading: "LADY GREGORY DEAD; IRISH PLAYWRIGHT" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Augusta, Lady Gregory, Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre manager.

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Miller Huggins memorial dedication....

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  

Sir Charles Kingsford Smith knighted...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1932



* Sir Charles Kingsford Smith knighted

* Australian aviator - Southern Cross



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Knighthood Conferred on Kingsford-Smith; King Creates Six Peers in Birthday Honors" (see) First report coverage on Australian aviator Charles Kingsford Smith being knighted.

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Lou Gehrig has 4 home runs in one game...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 4, 1932



* New York Yankees baseball

* Lou Gehrig (Iron Horse)

* 4 home runs in single game



Page 5 has: "GEHRIG IS IN THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME" and "His Four Homers in a Row Equals Record", with supporting text. Other news of the day is found throughout.



Complete in 14-pages, light toning with a little margin wear, otherwise... See More  

Adolph Hitler & Nazi Party gaining power...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1932



* Adolph Hitler & the Nazis Party win election

* National Socialist German Workers' Party



Page 7 has a one column heading: "HITLERITES PUSH ON; WIN STATE ELECTION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Nazi Party winning 30 of 59 seats in state elections in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, an absolute majority. Always nice to have notable ... See More  

Bonus Army conflict in Washington D.C...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1932 



* Bonus Army conflict

* World War I veterans

* Washington D.C.



The top of the front page is a one column heading: "DRIVE BONUS PICKETS FROM WHITE HOUSE; POLICE ISOLATE AREA" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with 3 related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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re. Amelia Earhart's transatlantic solo flight...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1932 



* Amelia Earhart - transatlantic flight

* 1st woman to achieve in airplane solo

* Visits Rome, Italy - Benito Mussolini



Page 6 has a one column heading: "WELCOME IN ROME FOR MRS. PUTNAM" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compete in 46 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high qua... See More  

1932 Bonus Army Bill passes in Congress... Helen Keller...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1932



* Bonus Army bill passes U.S. Congress

* World War I veterans pay redemption

* Heller Keller honorary degree at Glasgow University



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BONUS BILL PASSES IN HOUSE, 209-176; SENATE TO RUSH VOTE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 2 with voting list. The Senate would defeat this ... See More  

NYC mobster Vannie Higgins shot...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1932 (1st section)



* Vannie Higgins shot (killed)

* NYC mobster - prohibition bootlegger

* "Brooklyn's Last Irish Boss"



The front page has a one column heading: "VANNIE HIGGINS SHOT; DAUGHTER, 7, ALSO HIT" with subheads. (see) He would die on this day from his wounds.  Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this W... See More  

1932 Alexander Winton death

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  

Gene Sarazen wins U.S. Open... Fresh Meadow Country Club...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 2 only, June 26, 1932



* Gene Sarazen wins U.S. Open

* Fresh Meadow Country Club

* American professional golfer



The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "SARAZEN'S 286 WINS OPEN; FINISHES IN 66" with subheads and 2 related photos. Nice for display.

Section 2 only with 6 pages, rag edition, a few biding holes along the spine, n... See More  

Fenway Park's 1st Sunday game....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 4, 1932



* Fenway Park Boston, Massachusetts

* Very 1st Sunday game

* MLB Baseball - Red Sox



The sport's section (page 9) has a two column heading: "Yankees Resume Slugging Ways, Bury Red Sox, 13-2" with subhead and box scores. (see) First report coverage the very first Sunday MLB baseball game at Fenway Park. The restriction prior to... See More  

Bill Dickey fight and suspension...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 5, 1932



* Catcher Bill Dickey

* New York Yankees

* Famous fight during MLB game



This 32 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 11: "Senators Defeat Yankees Twice and Break Gomez's Winning Streak" with subheads that include: "RUTH HITS NO. 23 IN SECOND GAME" "DICKEY, REYNOLDS CLASH" "Latter Suffers Br... See More  

Billy Jurges shot by girl...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1932



* Billy Jurges shot by girl

* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball player



This 38 page newspaper has one column headings on page 18: "BILL JURGES WOUNDED BY GIRL HE REJECTED" and "Chicago Cubs Player and Young Woman Are Shot in Struggle for Her Pistol" First report coverage on the shooting of Chicago Cubs' Shortstop William Jurges by his jilt... See More  

Johnny Burnett gets 9 hits/1game....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 11, 1932



* Johnny Burnett 9 hits in one game (MLB record)

* Jimmie Foxx 3 home runs

* Cleveland Indians



This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 16 that include:



* ATHLETICS SUBDUE THE INDIANS IN 18TH

* Win Long, Dramatic Struggle, 18-17---Cleveland Makes 33 Hits, Mackman 25

* FOXX GETS THREE HOMERS



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Johannes Winkler... Liquid rocket flight....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1932



* Liquid fueled rocket

* Johannes Winkler

* Altitude record attempt



This 26 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 4: "Inventor to Seek New Altitude With His Liquid Fuel Rocket"



See photo for test here. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice condition.



wikipedia notes: Johannes Winkler was a German rocket... See More