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1933 Griffith Park fire....
Item #572208
October 04, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, October 4, 1933 This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "52 Burn to Death, Trapped in Gully By Forest Blaze" with subheads. (see)
This tells of the 1933 Griffith Park fire in Los Angeles, California.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Giants vs Senators... World Series...
Item #639411
October 04, 1933
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1933
* New York Giants vs. Washington Senators
* World Series MLB Baseball
The front page has a four column headline: "GIANTS TAME SENATORS 6-1" with subheads and photo of Hal Schumacher. (see) Inning by inning description continues on page 2 with photo of Leon Goslin and box scores..
Other news, sports and ad... See More
1933 Griffith Park fire... Los Angeles...
Item #692639
October 04, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1933
* Griffith Park fire
* Firefighters disaster
* Los Angeles, California
The front page has a one column heading: "33 TRAPPED MEN DIE IN BRUSH FIRE" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 46 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally goo... See More
Giants vs Senators... World Series...
Item #562530
October 05, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, October 5, 1933
* New York Giants
* Washington Senators
* World Series Baseball
This 46 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Giants Overwhelm Senators, 6-1, To Take 2-0 World's Series Lead" and more. (see)
Much more on pages 26 & 27 with photos and box scores. (see) Nice to have in a New York City n... See More
Reinhold Tiling rocket test death....
Item #626945
October 11, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 11, 1933
* Reinhold Tiling explosion (death)
* German rockets pioneer
Page 17 has one column headings: "ROCKET BLAST HURTS THREE IN GERMANY" "Tiling, Builder of the Device, IS Among the Injured and His Laboratory Is Wrecked" First report coverage on the rocket explosion which led to the death of Reinhold Tiling.
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
Pretty Boy Floyd hunted...
Item #568550
October 14, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 14, 1933
* Machine Gun Kelly put away for life
* Pretty Boy Floyd hunted
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7: "OFFICIALS PUSH THEIR HUNT FOR OUTLAWS" "Floyd, Underhill and Miller Sought, Now That Bailey and Kelly Have Been Convicted"
Tells of the conviction of George 'Machine Gun'... See More
Alcatraz Prison acquired...
Item #570034
October 14, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 14, 1933 This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2 that read: "Island Prison for U.S. Felons" "Old Pacific Fortress to Hold Badmen"
Tells of the acquirement of Alcatraz Island by the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
w... See More
Germany quits League of Nations...
Item #565436
October 15, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, October 15, 1933
* Nazis - Germany quits League of Nations
* Adolph Hitler
This 20+ page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Germany Defies All World Powers; Quits League, Arms Talk; Leaders Decide to Launch Parley Anyway" with subheads that include: "Hitler Orders Nov. 12 Elections to 'Prove' Poli... See More
Nazi Germany pulls out of the League of Nations...
Item #649421
October 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only (editorial section), October 15, 1933
* Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany
* Quits League of Nations - editorial
The top of the front page of this section has a two column headline: "GERMANY QUITS LEAGUE; HITLER ASKS 'PLEBISCITE'" with subheads. (see) First report editorial by Edwin Leland James.
Other topic throughout. Complete section 4 o... See More
Albert Einstein arrives in America....
Item #621028
October 17, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 17, 1933
* Albert Einstein arrives in America (1st report)
* Escapes Adolph Hitler & Third Reich
The front page has one column headings: "PROF. EINSTEIN DODGES PRESS" "German Scientist Taken Off Steamer Secretly--but Reporter Meets Him". (see) 1st report coverage on Albert Einstein arriving in America after escaping Nazi G... See More
Princess Anne MD negro lynching...
Item #570108
October 19, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, October 19, 1933 This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "MARYLAND MOB LYNCHES NEGRO DESPITE POLICE" "Ritchie Directs Inquiry--Blames Judge and Prosecutor".
This tells of the lynching of Negro George Armwood in Princess Anne, Maryland.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear,... See More
1933 Princess Anne, Maryland Negro lynching...
Item #688519
October 20, 1933
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 20, 1933.
* George Armwood Negro lynched
* Princess Anne, Maryland
* Last lynching in the state
Page 2 has a two column photo with heading: "Victim Of Maryland Lynching" See images for brief coverage on the lynching of Negro George Armwood in Princess Anne, Maryland.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, ge... See More
Charles Ulm England to Australia flight record....
Item #636630
October 20, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1933
* Pioneer Australian aviator Charles Ulm
* New airplane flight speed record set
The top of the back page has a one column photo of Australian aviator pioneer Charles Ulm with heading: "Makes New Air Record" Also a one column heading: "Ulm Sets New Mark For Australia Flight" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Ulm setting a ne... See More
Coca Cola ad... Campbell's Tomato Soup ad...
Item #210975
October 21, 1933
LIBERTY magazine, New York, October 21, 1933. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a man being thrown from a horse at a fence (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Lucky Strike cigarettes and a color ad for Coca Cola on the inside cover. Also has a color ad for Campbells Tomato Soup. Railroad article too. Very nice condition, and measu... See More
Thomas Hunt Morgan wins Nobel Prize....
Item #672680
October 21, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1933
* Thomas Hunt Morgan - evolutionary biologist
* Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
The front page has a one column heading: "PASADENA DOCTOR GETS NOBEL PRIZE" with subheads that include: "Thomas H. Morgan Receives the Medical Award for His Studies of Chromosomes" and more. (see) First report coverage on Thomas Hunt Morgan winning ... See More
Baby Face Nelson...
Item #548368
October 23, 1933
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 23, 1933
* Homer Van Meter
* Baby Face Nelson
* Brainard, Minnesota bank robbery - 1st report
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "4 ROBBERS LOOT MINN. BANK".
No mention of names here but research shows that Van Meter and Nelson were involved.
Other news of the day throughout. Lit... See More
John Dillinger robs Greencastle, Indiana bank...
Item #684434
October 24, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1933.
* John Dillinger gang
* Greencastle, Indiana
* Largest bank robbery
The back page has a small & discrete report from Greencastle, Ind. that begins with: "Four men executed a daring robbery of the Central National Bank and Trust Company...." (see) Unfortunate for the brief report here but still a first report in this famous publication.
O... See More
Ullstain Verlag is Aryanized....
Item #636733
November 02, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 2, 1933
* Ullstein Verlag publishing company of Germany
* Seized by the Nazis - Aryanization (Nazism)
the top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS SWALLOW UP ULLSTEIN PRESS, LARGEST IN REICH" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Jewish Ullstein family being disseized by the Nazi authorities and their business "aryanized&... See More
Caribou Bill death... Yukon gold rush...
Item #688615
November 03, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1933
* Caribou Bill death
* Yukon gold rush
* Dog sled fame
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "W. F. COOPER DEAD; FAMOUS IN YUKON" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of William F. Cooper, known for his exploits in the gold region of Alaska. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event... See More
Pierre Paul Émile Roux death...
Item #636740
November 04, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 4, 1933
* Pierre Paul Émile Roux death
* French physician - bacteriologist
* Know for anti-diphtheria serum
The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "PROF. EMILE ROUX, SCIENTIST, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Pierre Paul Émile Roux, French physician known for his work on diphtheria.
Ot... See More
football...
Item #557165
November 04, 1933
* Hunk Anderson
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a lady selecting Masquerade mask, one of which seems to be somewhat like her features (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "Is Notre Dame's Hunk Anderson on the Spot?
John Jay Chapman death... American author...
Item #671322
November 05, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 5, 1933
* John Jay Chapman death
* American poet - writer
The top of page 32 has a one column heading: "JOHN J. CHAPMAN, AUTHOR, POET, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of American author, John Jay Chapman.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condit... See More
Chicago Bears 30 game win streak ends...
Item #566282
November 06, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 6, 1933
* Chicago Bears 30 game win streak ends
* Bronko Nagurski
* NFL football
This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 25: "Boston Checks Chicago Bears' Air Attack To Topple Unbeaten Pro Champions, 10-0" with lineups. (see photos)
Tells of the 30 game unbeaten streak of the Chicago Bear coming to an end in a loss b... See More
LaGuardia elected mayor of New York City...
Item #569043
November 08, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 8, 1933
* Fiorello Henry La Guardia elected mayor of New York City
This 36 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page with caption: "New York Victors and Vanquished"
Also a nice seven column headline on page 2: "LAGUARDIA SWEPT INTO OFFICE BY 250,000 PLURALITY"
Other news of the day. Light bro... See More
1933 Prohibition ending... States vote....
Item #616471
November 08, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 8, 1933
* Prohibition in U.S. ending
* Rules & regulations explained
The front page has a banner headline above the masthead: "Wets Take Lead in Three States; Both Carolinas Vote Dry"
Also a three column heading: "Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah Apparently Wipe Dry Law Out of Constitution of U.S." with subheads. (see)
Other ... See More
Civil Works Administration created by FDR....
Item #687163
November 09, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, November 9, 1933
* The creation of the Civil Works Administration
* New Deal - Great Depression
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a banner headline "38,000 Jobs Here In U. S. Plan'" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Civil Works Administration being created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Other news, sports and advert... See More
Brooke Hart found murdered....
Item #576142
November 10, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 10, 1933
* Brooke Hart kidnapping (1st report)
* Famous San Jose, California lynching close
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "YOUTH TAKEN BY KIDNAPERS" and "Brooke Hart, 22, Son of California Merchant, Held for $40,000" which tells of the initial kidnapping Brooke Hart. This event got more national attenti... See More
Tarzan and the Lion Man - serialized story...
Item #646267
November 11, 1933
Inside has the first installment of a serialized story: "Tarzan and the Lion Man" by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Other articles: "The Real Reason for Lindy's Latest Flight" which includes a photo o
Adolph Hitler speech at Siemen's Factory...
Item #614904
November 11, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1933
* Adolph Hitler w/ Joseph Goebbels
* Siemens Dynamo Factory speech
* Final election rally
The front page has one column has two column headlines: "Hitler Stops All Industry an Hour For Final Plea for Unanimous Vote" and more. (see) Texct continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, a little margi... See More
Adolph Hitler gains power w/ election win.....
Item #617847
November 13, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 13, 1933
* Adolph Hitler wins elections
* Nazis gain strength
* Germany changing
The front page has a one column heading: "SUPPORT GIVEN HITLER, NAZIS IN PLEBISCITE IS LANDSLIDE" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on Adolph Hitler's victory in Germany's election making him and his Nazi Party gain much strength within the coun... See More
Hitler is endorsed by the polls...
Item #657280
November 13, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 13, 1933 The banner headline tells the story: "NAZI VOTES SWEEP GERMANY' with a one column head: "Nation Stands Behind Hitler Foreign Policy" "Storm Troops Round Up Electorate".
The article begins: "The most overwhelming election victory in the history of Germany went to the Austrian-born Adolf Hitler yesterday when...96% of the ... See More
Reinhold Krause's anti-Semitism speech...
Item #696962
November 14, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 14, 1933
* Reinhold Krause, leader of German Christians
* Denounces the Jewish aspects of Christianity
* Calls for a purge on Jewish elements of faith
Page 14 has one column headings: "Revision Of Scripture Is Urged On Germans" "Return to Heroic Conception of Jesus and Segregation of Non-Aryans Proposed".
Complete in 40 pages, light toning at... See More
Hagia Sophia Mosque...
Item #677085
November 20, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 20, 1933
* Hagia Sophia Mosque
* Thomas Whittemore
* Christian mosaics discovery
The top of page has a one column heading: "AMERICAN REVEALS SANTA SOPHIA'S ART" with subheads and related photo (fuzzy). (see) Coverage on Thomas Whittemore uncovering christian mosaics inside the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning... See More
Dr. Alice Wynekoop arrested for murder...
Item #692745
November 24, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 24, 1933
* Dr. Alice Wynekoop arrested for murder
* Rheta Gretchen Gardner Wynekoop killing
* Best publication to be had (rare as such)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "DR. WYNEKOOP AND SON HELD" with subheads. More on pages 2 & 3. Nice related photos are on the back page.
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition. A ... See More
Alice Wynekoop murder case...
Item #600003
November 24, 1933
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, November 24, 1933
* Dr. Alice Wynekoop
* Pleads guilty to murdering her son Earle's wife
The front page has a nice banner headline:
"DR. WYNEKOOP CONFESSES"
with subheads and two related photos. (see) 1st report coverage on Dr. Alice Wynkoop confessing to the murder of her daughter-in-law, Reta Wynekoop.
Other news of the day. Complete in... See More
San Jose, California lynchings... Brooke Hart...
Item #670435
November 27, 1933
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, November 27, 1933
* Famous San Jose, California lynchings
* Thomas Harold Thurmond & John M. Holmes
* Brooke Hart kidnapping and murder
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Kidnapers Lynched; Gov. Rolph Approves" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the lynchings of Thomas Thurmond and John M. Holmes for the m... See More
Brooke Hart murder... San Jose lynching....
Item #571074
November 28, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, November 28, 1933
* Famous San Jose, California lynchings
* Brooke Hart murder
This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "ROLPH SAYS PARDON AWAITS LYNCHERS OF HART KILLERS" with subheads and related photo. (see) Loads of text, too much to photograph.
Tells of the lynching of Thomas Thurmond and John H. Holmes... See More
San Jose lynchings... Roger Touhy...
Item #572082
November 28, 1933
OMAHA EVENING BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, November 28, 1933
* Roger 'Terrible' Touhy freed
* San Jose, California lynchings photo
This 24 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "FREE TOUHY IN KIDNAPPING" with subhead. (see) Tells of Chicago mob boss Roger Touhy being acquitted for the kidnapping of millionaire William J. Hamm Jr.
Also ... See More
Brooke Hart murder... San Jose lynching....
Item #576174
November 28, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 28, 1933
* Brooke Hart murder
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Rolph Praises Lynching Mob" and "Would Free Any Who Might Be Jailed" with smaller subheads and photo of Governor Rolph (see). The report tells of the lynching of Thomas Thurmond and John H. Holmes for the murder of Brooke Hart in Sa... See More
St. Joseph MO negro lynching...
Item #580720
November 29, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, November 29, 1933 This 20 page newspaper has various headlines on the front page that include: "INQUIRY ORDERED IN MISSOURI MOB'S BURNING OF NEGRO", "Negro Attacker of Women Lynched By Mob at St. Joseph, Mo., Prison", "'Did All I Could' Sheriff Says; Eye-Witness Describes Attack" and more.
This tells of the lynchin... See More
St. Joseph, Missouri Negro lynching...
Item #636897
November 29, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 30, 1933.
* Lloyd Warner Negro lynching
* St. Joseph MO Missouri
* Verne C. Miller slaying
* Gangster era gunman - bootlegger
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "MISSOURI OPENS LYNCHING INQUIRY" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the lynching of Negro Lloyd Warner in St. Joseph, Missouri.
The back page has a one column heading: "MILLER,... See More
Arthur Currie death... Canadian Army leader...
Item #637172
December 01, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 1, 1933
* General Sir Arthur William Currie death
* World War I Canadian Army senior officer
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "SIR ARTHUR CURRIE, WAR GENERAL, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) Lengthy text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on ver... See More
Great Greenfield, Massachusetts fire...
Item #578438
December 01, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 1, 1933
* Greenfield MA Massachusetts
* Fire destroys business district
This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "$250,000 LOSS IN GREENFIELD FIRE" with subheads and related photos (see photos). This tells of the fire that destroyed the business district of Greenfield, Massachusetts. Nice... See More
Haywood Patterson death sentence... Scottsboro Boys....
Item #714328
December 02, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 2, 1933
* Scottsboro Boys rape case
* Haywood Patterson death sentence
The front page has a one column heading: "Scottsboro Boy Is Found Guilty" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on Haywood Patterson sentenced to death for rape in the famous Scottsboro Boys case.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generall... See More
Notre Dame upsets Army in 1933 football....
Item #679135
December 03, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 3, 1933
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
* Upsets Army Cadets - NCAA college
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Notre Dame Rallies To Score 2 Touchdowns and Beats Army, 13-12" with subheads and lineups. (see) This was the third season without Knute Rockne on the sidelines after his death and Army's only loss for it&... See More
Notre Dame vs. Army...
Item #217002
December 04, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 4, 1933.
* Notre Dame & Army
* Football
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 13: "Season Too Short for Irish, Upset of Army team Proves" with subhead: "Fighting Notre Dame Gridders Find Selves in Final Quarter, Shattering Cadets Dream of Rose Bowl Game". Other news of the day thro
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* Notre Dame & Army
* Football
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 13: "Season Too Short for Irish, Upset of Army team Proves" with subhead: "Fighting Notre Dame Gridders Find Selves in Final Quarter, Shattering Cadets Dream of Rose Bowl Game". Other news of the day thro
Elmer Layden named Notre Dame head coach...
Item #598044
December 08, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, December 8, 1933
* Elmer Layden named Notre Dame head coach
* The Four Horsemen fame
* NCAA college football
The front page has one column headlines: "NOTRE DAME COACH, STAFF RESIGN JOBS", "Elmer Layden, One of 'Four Horsemen,' to Succeed Anderson", "New Mentor May Also Fill Athletic Directors&#... See More
Elmer Layden named Notre Dame head coach...
Item #575099
December 09, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, December 9, 1933
* Elmer Layden named Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach
* The Four Horsemen fame
* NCAA college football
This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 9: "LAYDEN PICKED TO COACH NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL NEXT YEAR" with subheads that include: "FULLBACK STAR OF '4 HORSEMEN' CALLED TO TASK" and mo... See More
Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks divorce...
Item #636809
December 10, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1933
* Mary Pickford files for divorce
* Actor Douglas Fairbanks
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Expect No Contest On Pickford Divorce" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Actress Mary Pickford filing for divorce from actor Douglas Fairbanks.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, rag edition in nice conditi... See More
Michigan Wolverines are the 1933 National champions...
Item #646250
December 10, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, December 10, 1933
* Michigan Wolverines
* National champions (1st report)
* Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
* NCAA college football
The top of page 5 of this section has a banner headline: "Dickinson System Puts Michigan Eleven at Top for Second Successive Year" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Michigan Wolverines offic... See More
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