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Max Baer... Heavyweight boxing title fight...
Item #675408
June 15, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 15, 1934
* Max Baer vs. Primo Carnera
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Great headline for display
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Fight World Acclaims Baer New Heavyweight Champion; Carnera Stopped in 11th Round" with nice photo of Baer.
Complete with 20m pages, light toning at the margins, a few tiny binding holes along the s... See More
Adolph Hitler & Mussolini meet for 1st time....
Item #568602
June 16, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, New York, June 16, 1934 This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER TRADES AUSTRIAN UNION FOR ITALY'S AID" and more with smaller subheads. (see)
This was the very first time Adolph Hitler meet with Benito Mussolini.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
Adolph Hitler & Mussolini meet for 1st time....
Item #568903
June 16, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 16, 1934 This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page that include: "Mussolini and Hitler Agree That Austria Must Remain and Independent Government" and more. (see)
This was the very first time Adolph Hitler meet with Benito Mussolini.
Other news of the day. Light browning, othe... See More
MArburg speech... Franz von Papen...
Item #637691
June 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1934
* Franz von Papen
* Marburg Speech
* Anti-National Socialism
The top of the front page has a one column headline: "PAPEN BACKS RIGHT TO CRITICIZE NAZIS ASKS FREER PRESS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the address given by German Vice Chancellor Franz von Papen at the University of Marburg. It was the last publicly made speech in Ge... See More
George Rogalski guilty... Dorette Zietlow kidnapping...
Item #657834
June 20, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1934
* George Rogalski - boy kidnapper guilty
* Dorette Zietlow kidnapping and death
The front page has a great banner headline: "FIND ROGALSKI BOY GUILTY" with subheads. Related photo is on the back page. (see) Probably only reported in a Chicago publication.
Complete with all 36 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high qua... See More
Jonas Salk graduates in 1934...
Item #583533
June 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1934
* Very early Jonas Salk
* Polio vaccine fame
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 17: "City College to Hold Its 88th Commencement in Lewisohn Stadium Tonight" with subheads and a long list of the graduates for that year. Under the subheading: "Bachelor of Science" is a long list of graduates with one of the names listed a... See More
FCC created...
Item #686456
June 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1934
* Federal Communications Commission (FCC) creation
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR signs bill
The top of page 2 has one column headings that include: "40 BILLS SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT" "Others Are Silver, Communications, Federal Procedures and Air Crash Publicity Law" and more. (see) Coverage on the initial creation of the Federal Communicat... See More
Kirbyville, Texas negro lynching...
Item #572702
June 22, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 22, 1934
* Son Griggs negro lynching
* Kirbyville, Texas
This 42 page newspaper has small one column headlines on the back page (pg. 42) "HANG, SHOOT, DRAG NEGRO" "Texas Mob Lynches Prisoner Arrested With White Woman"
Tells of the lynching of Negro Son Griggs in Kirbyville, Texas.
Other news of the day through... See More
Item #211163
June 23, 1934
LIBERTY magazine, New York, June 23, 1934. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a newlywed couple having their photo taken (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. Very nice condition, and measuring about 8 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches.
Lou Gehrig hits for the cycle...
Item #628291
June 26, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1934
* Lou Gehrig hits for the cycle
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 24) has a six column headline: "First Place Regained by Yankees as They Down White Sox" with subheads that include: "Gehrig Is Batting Star" "Gets 19th Homer and Three Other Blows--Broaca is Victor on Mound"... See More
Babe Ruth...
Item #556620
June 27, 1934
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, NY, June 27, 1934
* Babe Ruth
* New York Yankees
This 30 page newspaper has a nice three column headline on the front page: "RUTH BELTS NO. 12 WITH ONE ON; COTTON'S 67 LEADS IN OPEN" with subheads and lineup. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Zaro Agha death... John Dillinger...
Item #598311
June 29, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 29, 1934
* Zaro Agha Aga death (1st report)
* Instanbul, Turkey
* John Dillinger alive?
The front page has a one column heading: "Zaro Agha Dies at Age of 160; Has 11 Wives". This is 1st report coverage on the death of Zaro Aga, a Turkish man who claimed to be 157 years old?
Page 3 has one column headings: "D... See More
Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #568496
July 02, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 2, 1934 This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "HITLER CONQUERS ALL FOES; BECOMES ABSOLUTE MASTER; ARRESTS TROOP LEADERS" with many subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #568725
July 04, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany NY July 4, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Von Papen Stays; Nation Seething, But Killings End" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Von Papen Stays; Nation Seething, But Killings End" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.
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Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #621749
July 05, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, July 5, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler
This 16 page newspaper has two column headings on the front page that include: "BIGGEST THREAT TO NAZI DOMINATION IS IN FARMING AREA" and more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete, light browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Night of the Long Knives aftermath...
Item #632039
July 05, 1934
ALBANY EVEING NEWS, New York, July 5, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives aftermath
* Adolph Hitler - Franz Von Papen
The front page has a three column headline: "VON PAPEN'S OUSTER SURE, NAZIS REPORT, WHILE STRIFE THREATENS WHOLE NATION" with subheads that include: "Anti-Jewish Feeling Revives--Farmers' Attitude Uncertain" and more.
Complete in 36 pages, some spine... See More
Joseph Kennedy, Sr. heads the Securities & Exchange Commission... Babe Ruth...
Item #564877
July 08, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 8, 1934 (Rotogravure Section only)
* Joseph Kennedy, Sr. heads the Securities & Exchange Commission
* Babe Ruth
Page 3 is this section has an oval photo with a caption which begins: "The First Session of the Securities And Exchange Commission..." which shows Joseph P. Kennedy as Chairman, with his name noted in the caption a... See More
German Occupation of France...
Item #548017
July 09, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 9, 1934
* Adolph Hitler
* Nazi Germany
This 30+ page newspaper has a nice headline on the front page:
* Germany Is Ready For Peace or War, Hitler Aid Warns
with subheads that include: "We Will Defend Nation Even as French Did,' Says Hess in Warning to Nations", "Appeals to France for Square Deal", "... See More
Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching... Nikola Tesla...
Item #659297
July 10, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 10, 1934
* Nikola Tesla- father of the radio
* Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching
* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted
Page 8 has one column headings: "LOUISIANA NEGRO LYNCHED" "Taken From Bastrop Jail and Hanged on Court House Lawn" First report coverage on the lynching of Andrew McLeod in Bastrop, Louisiana.
Page 19 has one column ... See More
Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching...
Item #594296
July 10, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 10, 1934
* Andrew McLeod negro lynching
* Bastrop, Louisiana
This 22 page newspaper has one column headings on page 3: "Attacker of Girl Lynched in South" and "300 Storm Jail and Stage Hanging". This is 1st report coverage on the lynching of Andrew McLeod in Bastrop, Louisiana.
Other news, sp... See More
Item #557628
July 12, 1934
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York City, July 12, 1934
* San Francisco, California general strike riot starting
This 34 page newspaper has a 4column headline on the front page: "4,000 TRUCKMEN QUIT ON COAST; GENERAL STRIKE BELIEVED NEAR" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The 1934 Wes... See More
Lou Gehrig keeps streak alive...
Item #568517
July 15, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 15, 1934
* Lou Gehrig keeps streak alive
* 1st symptoms of fatal disease ?
* New York Yankees
This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section that include: "TIGERS HALT YANKS TO REGAIN THE LEAD" "Ruth Hits 701st Homer" and more with smaller subheads that include: &q... See More
1934 West Coast waterfront strike...
Item #639120
July 15, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, July 15, 1934
* San Francisco West Coast waterfront strike beginning
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "General Strike of 105,000 Men Voted In San Francisco" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light toning minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
1934 West Coast waterfront strike...
Item #657470
July 15, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 15, 1934
* San Francisco West Coast waterfront strike beginning
The front page has a great banner headline: "ALL FRISCO UNIONS ON STRIKE" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 16 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as s... See More
1934 West Coast waterfront strike...
Item #639118
July 17, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1934
* San Francisco West Coast waterfront strike
The front page has a four column headline: "STRIKE PARALYZES SAN FRANCISCO LIFE, BUT UNIONS ALLOW ENTRY OF FOOD AS TROOPS HELP POLICE KEEP ORDER" with many subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues inside with a few related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 ... See More
San Francisco general strike riots...
Item #556845
July 18, 1934
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, NY, July 18, 1934
* San Francisco, California general strike riots
This 32 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "COAST MOBS WAR ON STANDARD OIL; Green Disavows General Strike for A.F.L." with subheads and related photos. More inside
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherw... See More
Babe Ruth 2000th walk....
Item #562469
July 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 18, 1934
* Babe Ruth
* New York Yankees
* Bases on balls - walks (2,000th)
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22:
* YANKEES SWAMPED BY INDIANS 13 TO 5
* 2000TH WALK TO RUTH
and more. Tells of Babe Ruth's 2,000th base on balls which was another milestone by the great Yankee. Great to have in this title.
Other news of the da... See More
1934 West Coast waterfront strike ends...
Item #686834
July 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1934
* San Francisco West Coast waterfront strike ends
* Maurice Wilson dies on Mount Everest
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GENERAL STRIKE CALLED OFF BY SAN FRANCISCO UNIONS; TROOPS READY IN PORTLAND" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 2.
Also on the front page is a two column heading: "Briton... See More
Minneapolis General Strike of 1934...
Item #643629
July 22, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1934
* Minneapolis General Strike of 1934
* Trucking companies - teamsters
* Truce after "Bloody Friday" ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TRUCE IS DECLARED IN MINNEAPOLIS; TROOPS GO TO CITY" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 3 with two related photos.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with ... See More
John Dillinger...
Item #569587
July 25, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 25, 1934
* John Dillinger death trap
* The Woman in Red
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SAID SHE KNEW DILLINGER AS 'LAWRENCE'" "Girl in Red Gives Details of Night of Shooting"
Other news of the day. Light browning and little margin wear and tear, otherwise in good condi... See More
Dollfuss assassination....
Item #621839
July 26, 1934
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, July 26, 1934
* Engelbert Dollfuss assassinated by Nazis
* Austrian dictator
* Nazi coup fails
The front page has a four column headline: "AUSTRIAN PREMIER KILLED BY NAZIS AFTER CAPTURE OF FEDERAL CHANCELLORY" with subheads and photo of Dollfuss.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning... See More
1934 John Dillinger's assassination......
Item #677361
July 26, 1934
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Penn. July 26, 1934
* John Dillinger's assassination case
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "KEY WITNESS IN DILLINGER CASE LEAPS TO HIS DEATH" with subhead. (see) The back page has a two column heading: "Dillinger's Home Town Folks Mourn Murdering Thug As Hero"
Complete with 30 pages, light toning and some wear a... See More
The assassination of Austrian Chanellor Dollfuss...
Item #584030
July 26, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, July 26, 1934
* Engelbert Dollfuss assassinated by Nazis
* Austrian dictator
* Nazi coup attempt
This 32 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CIVIL WAR SPREADS OVER AUSTRIA; ITALIAN ARMY ON ALERT AT BORDER" with subheads and related photos (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with some sp... See More
Dinosaur fossils discovered at Red Gulch in Wyoming...
Item #666426
July 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, July 29, 1934
* Dinosaurs fossils discovery
* Red Gulch, Big Horn County, Wyoming
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "DINOSAUR DROVE FOUND IN WYOMING" with subheads. (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete section 2 only with all 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
John Dillinger's assassination in Chicago...
Item #667673
July 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, July 29, 1934
* John Dillinger killed in Chicago
* Law enforcement jurisdiction ??
The top of the front page of this section has an editorial on the recent killing of bandit John Dillinger with two column headline: "DILLINGER MET HIS DEATH IN LAW'S TWILIGHT ZONE" with subheads. (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete section
... See More
* John Dillinger killed in Chicago
* Law enforcement jurisdiction ??
The top of the front page of this section has an editorial on the recent killing of bandit John Dillinger with two column headline: "DILLINGER MET HIS DEATH IN LAW'S TWILIGHT ZONE" with subheads. (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete section
Actress Marie Dressler death...
Item #695104
July 29, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 29, 1934
* Marie Dressler death w/ photos
* Stage & screen actress
* Silent film - depression era
The front page has a three column heading: "Death Overtakes Marie Dressler at the Pinnacle of a Great Career" with large photo of Dressler. More on page 8 with banner heading and more photos.
Complete 1st section only with 16 pages, light toning and ... See More
Kurt Schuschnigg becomes chancellor of Austria...
Item #687471
July 30, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 30, 1934
* Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg
* Federal State of Austria
* Foe of Adolph Hitler
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Monarchist Named Austrian Chancellor as Nazis' Seizure of Vienna Is Feared; Allies May Brand Berlin Guilty in Crisis" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Kurt Schuschnigg becoming the 1... See More
Guglielmo Marconi radio waves for ships......
Item #637849
July 31, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1934
* Guglielmo Marconi invention
* Ultra short wave wireless radio
* For ship navigation in the blind
The front page has a one column heading: "DEVICE BY MARCONI GUIDES SHIP IN FOG" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newspr... See More
Adolph Hitler... Dictator...
Item #578928
July 31, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 31, 1934
* Germany President Paul Von Hindenburg death close
* Adolph Hitler to become dictator
* Nazis to begin climb to full power of Germany
This 10 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "VON HINDENBURG IS BELIEVED NEAR END OF COLORFUL LIFE" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day including pe... See More
Rose Gruening death... Jewish settlement founder...
Item #662681
August 01, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1934
* Jewish settlement founder Rose Gruening death
* Camp Moodna, Mountainville, New York
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "'GRAND ST. ANGEL' IS DEAD AT CAMP" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Rose Gruening, founder of the Camp Moodna at Mountainville, New York.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Two Executed For Dollfuss' Death...
Item #201311
August 01, 1934
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, August 1, 1934, Washington, Pennsylvania. This issue contains a large banner headline that reads, "Two Executed For Dollfuss' Death" with subheads, "Convicted Men Are Hanged In Yard of Prison Pair Involved In Assassination of Chancellor Dollfuss Die With Shout of 'Heil Hitler' on Lips. President Refuses Clemency To Both". This issue al... See More
Hitler becoming dictator of Germany...
Item #568498
August 02, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 2, 1934 This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "HITLER IS REPORTED PLANNING FOR COUP AS HINDENBURG FAILS" with subheads and related photo. (see) Hindenburg would die on this day and Hitler would immediately take over as dictator.
Other news of the day.. Little margin wear, otherwise in good ... See More
Adolph Hitler becomes Dictator of Germany...
Item #568724
August 04, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 4, 1934. This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER MAY TRY TO RULE AS KING, OBSERVERS SAY" "Seizure of Power, Followed by Plebiscite, Seems to Be in Line with Napoleon's Practices" "All Ranks Honor Dead Hindenburg" and more. (see)
Other news of the day.. Little m... See More
Bethany, Louisiana Negro lynching...
Item #570036
August 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 4, 1934
* Grafton Page negro lynching
* Bethany, Lousiana
* Adolph Hitler elections
This 26 page newspaper has small one column headlines on page 4: "LAY LYNCHING TO NEGROES" "Officers Say Louisiana Group Killed Man of Own Race"
Tells of the lynching of Grafton Page in Bethany, Louisiana.
Other news of the da... See More
Pre German referendum Adolph Hitler...
Item #640516
August 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 4, 1934
* pre-German referendum of 1934
* Adolph Hitler to become dictator
* re. death of Paul von Hindenburg
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER PLEBISCITE LIKELY TO REVEAL HIDDEN HOSTILITY" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
July Putsch in Austria... Adolph Hitler...
Item #643475
August 05, 1934
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, August 5, 1934
* Failed coup d'etat against Austrofascist
* Adolph Hitler & Vienna, Austria
* Federal State of Austria - Nazis
The front page of this photo section has seven related photos of the failed coup d'etat against Austrofascist in Austria (July Putsch). (see) A few other related photos inside. Nice for display.
Other topics t... See More
Adolph Hitler as Führer... Europe trembles...
Item #649504
August 05, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, August 5, 1934
* Adolph Hitler becomes Führer of Germany
* Europe braces itself for possible war
The top of the front page of this section has two column headline: "GERMANS ARE NOW RULED BY REICHSFUEHRERSCHAFT" with subheads. This is a editorial on Adolph Hitler becoming supreme dictator of Germany earlier in the week. 1934 was a very tumul... See More
Mel Ott scores 6 runs....
Item #563442
August 05, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 5, 1934
* Mel Ott scores 6 runs in one game
* New York Giants
* MLB Baseball
This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside):
* GIANTS SCORE, 21-4, AFTER LOSING, 5-4
* Rout Phils in Nightcap, With 23-Ht Attack, Including Two Homers by Ott
In this game, Mel Ott scored a record 6 runs in one game ... See More
1934 Adolph Hitler's "Daily Mail" interview...
Item #709359
August 06, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 6, 1934
* Newly named Fuhrer Adolph Hitler
* British tabloid "Daily Mail" interview
* Germany doesn't want a future war ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER BARS WAR; ASSERTS THAT 1918 'WAS LESSON TO US'" with subheads. (see images) Was this his way of fooling the World so he could build his war machine ? Thi... See More
Adolph Hitler climbing to power of Germany...
Item #583029
August 06, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, August 6, 1934.
* Adolph Hitler becoming dictator
* Nazis climbing to full power of Germany
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headlines on the front page: "Entire World Arms As Challenge to Hitler's Power" with subheads (see photos).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.... See More
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