Daniel McFarlan Moore death... electrical inventor...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 16, 1936



* Daniel Moore McFarlan murder

* Electrical engineer and inventor

* Fluorescent & Neon lamp lighting

* Thomas Alva Edison associate



The front page has a one column heading: "Inventor Aid, Associate of Edison, Slain" (see) Small photo of McFarlan on the back page.

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Zoo elephant executed....

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, June 19, 1936



* Wally the elephant, execution

* San Francisco Zoo



The front page has a three column photo with caption: "Elephant Executed For Killing Keeper"

One column headlines: "SHOOT ELEPHANT DESPITE PROTEST" "Huge Beast That Killed Keeper Put to Death By Police With Moose Guns"

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Al 'Scarface' Capone stabbed at Alcatraz...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1936



* Al 'Scarface' Capone

* Alcatraz Island prison



The back page has one column headlines: "CAPONE IS STABBED BY ALCATRAZ FELON" "Fellow Convict Plunges Scissors Into Ex-Gangster in Prison Barber Shop" "Latter Fells Assailant" "Attack Is Laid to Hatred of the Inmates for Chicagoan, Who Is Termed 'a Rat'" ... See More  

Joe DiMaggio has 2 home runs in 1 inning...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 25, 1936 



* Joe DiMaggio 2 home runs in 1 inning 

* New York Yankees 



This 46 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 26 that include: "Yankees Triumph" and "Yanks Win, DiMaggio Tying Mark With Two Homers in One Inning" and more with nice photo of DiMaggio and box scores. (see)



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Jesse Owens while at Ohio State...

President Franklin D. Roosevelt portrait...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, June 28, 1936 (Rotogravure Section only)  A very displayable large B&W portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The page measures approximately 15 1/2 by 22 1/2 inches, and would look wonderful framed. As is typical with newspapers, there is a (very) light fold crease at the centerfold, otherwise quite nice. A great shot of the beloved FDR. Additionally, within... See More  

Alexander Berkman suicide... anarchist...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 2, 1936



* Alexander Berkman suicide death

* Anarchist - anarchism - anarchy



The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "ALEX BERKMAN, ANARCHIST, KILLS SELF IN FRANCE" with subhead. Photo of Berkman is on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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Helen Jacobs wins 1936 Wimbledon singles....

THE DETROIT NEWS, July 5, 1936



* Helen Jacobs wins singles title

* Wimbledon tennis championships



The front page of this sport's section has a seven column headline: "Helen Jacobs Wins at Wimbledon in Fifth Attempt" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Helen Jacobs winning the 1936 Women's singles title at Wimbledon. This was her only singles title there.

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Chuck Klein hits 4 homers...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 11, 1936



* Chuck Klein 4 home runs in 1 game

* Philadelphia Philles

* 1st National league player to do so



This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline under THE SPORT PARADE on page 3: "Chuck Klein Makes Comeback".



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with a few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in go... See More  

Jose Calvo Sotelo & Castillo assassinations...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1936



* Jose Calvo Sotelo & Castillo assassinations

* Military coup - Spanish Civil War prelude



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MONARCHIST CHIEF MURDERED IN SPAIN; 17 POLICE ARRESTED" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the assassination of Jose Calvo Sotelo & Jose Castillo which was one of factors that led to the Spanish Civil... See More  

Spanish Civil War begins... Madrid, Spain...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, July 18, 1936



* Spanish Civil War starts

* Second Spanish Republic coup



The front page has a two column headline: "SPAIN SENDS FLEET AND PLANES AGAINST REBELS" 1st report coverage on the beginning of the Spanish Civil War.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, some margin wear and chipping, otherwise... See More  

RMS Queen Mary sets speed record...

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1936 Helen MacKnight axe murder by daughter...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 1, 1936



* Mrs. Helen MacKnight hatchet murder over dinner

* Daughter Gladys & boyfriend Donald Wightman



The front page has a one column heading: "WIFE OF EXECUTIVE FOUND SLAIN BY AXE" with subheads. (see images)

Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Jesse Owens wins olympic gold in 1936....

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., August 4, 1936



* Jesse Owens Olympic gold 

* United States dominance 

* In front of Adolph Hitler & Reich 



The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "Owens Cuts Record in the 200-Meters" with subhead. (see)

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Jesse Owens at Berlin Olympics........

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Jesse Ownes is suspended... Berlin Olympic games come to an end...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 17, 1936 



* Negro star athlete Jesse Owens suspended

* Berlin Olympic games come to an end



The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "OWENS IS BARRED BY A.A.U.; READY TO BECOME A PRO" with subhead. (see) Also a two column heading: "Olympic Games End With Dramatic Flag Ceremony" (see)

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Joe Louis knocks out Jack Sharkey...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1936



* Joe Louis vs. Jack Sharkey

* Heavyweight boxing



The sport's section (page 25) has a banner headline: "Crowd of 30,000 Sees Louis Stop Sharkey in Fight at the Yankee Stadium" with subheads that include: "LOUIS KNOCKS OUT SHARKEY IN THIRD" "Loser Down Four Times" and more with two action photos. Loads of text text, too m... See More  

Father Divine pilgrimage... Promise Land...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 21, 1936



* Father Divine's pilgrimage

* African American spiritual leader

* International Peace Mission movement



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Flag Row Mars Divine Pilgrimage As 1,877 Visit 'Promised Land'" with subhead. (see) Coverage continues inside with related photo. (see)

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Bob Feller's 1st MLB victory.....

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 24, 1936



* Bob Feller's 1st MLB baseball start

* Cleveland Indians

* 15 strikeouts



This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Majors' New 'Schoolboy' Is Now a Starting Hurler" with nice photo of Feller with caption: "One Short of Strikeout Mark"



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Beryl Markham's solo transatlantic E to W flight...

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, Sept. 6, 1936



* Kenyan aviator Beryl Markham

* Record transatlantic solo airplane flight

* 1st Woman to achieve from East to West



The front page has a three column heading: "OCEAN FLIER IN MISHAP" with subhead and photo. (see images) First report coverage on Beryl Markham's solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean from east to west.

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1936 Yankees win pennant....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 10, 1936



* New York Yankees win flag

* Joe DiMaggio era

* MLB baseball



The sport's section (page 30) has a five column headline announcing: "American League Pennant Clinched by the Yankees" with subheads that include: "YANKEES JUBILANT AS THEY TAKE FLAG" and more with box scores and photo of Joe McCarthy. This the first pennant the Yank... See More  

Adele Blood suicide death... actress...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1936



* Adele Blood suicide death (gun)

* Silent movies & vaudeville actress



The top of the back page has a one column heading: "ADELE BLOOD HOPE, ACTRESS, ENDS LIFE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of this American actress in silent movies, vaudeville and theater.

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Black Legion members are convicted of murder...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Sept. 29, 1936 



* Black Legion - American terrorists convictions

* Charles Poole murder - lynching

* Works Progress Administration organizer



The ftpg. has a small article headed: "Nine Convicted In Black Legion Murder Case".

The Black Legion was a white supremacist society which split off from the KKK. Its members murdered Charles Poole, a... See More  

Yankees vs. Giants... World Series...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1936



* New York Yankees vs. Giants

* World Series of baseball

* Joe DiMaggio & Lou Gehrig era

* Subway series



Above the masthead is a nice scoreboard graph showing the Giants winning 5-4. (see) The front page has a two column heading: "GIANTS TAKE 5TH GAME; YANKS LEAD IN SERIES 3 TO 2" with subheads. (see)

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Allentown Morning Call newspaper from Allentown, Penna., dated Oct. 7, 1936. See the photo below for the nice front page photo headed: "Mel Ott's Double Scores Two in First for Giants" and the 3 line, 2 column head: "Yankees Wallop Giants, 13 to 5, to Win The Sries" with various subheads as well. You get the complete issue which is in nice condition save for some wear at the margins.

Wallis Warfield Simpson asks for divorce......

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