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Franks Hawks breaks airplane speed record....
Item #655686
August 14, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 14, 1930
* Aviator Frank Hawks
* Transcontinental airplane flight
* Speed record broken
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SPANS U. S: 3 MILES A MINUTE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page. First report coverage on Franks Hawks record breaking transcontinental west-to-east airplane flight. Always nice to hav... See More
The very first World Cup soccer championship game...
Item #655679
July 31, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 31, 1930
* Very 1st World Cup soccer championship game
This issue of the Times reports the final game of the very first World Cup tournament. With soccer being a somewhat unknown sport in the United States at the time, it is exceedingly difficult to find any 1930 reports of the World Cup in American newspapers, coverage lacking in several major city publications.
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Su Lin death... giant panda cub...
Item #655676
April 02, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1938
* Su Lin death - giant panda
* Ruth Elizabeth Harkness
* Brookfield Zoo - Chicago
Page 17 has a one column heading: "PANDA, PET OF ZOO, IS DEAD IN CHICAGO" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Su Lin, the first giant panda kept outside of China.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 3... See More
First Woman to fly the Atlantic in 1928...
Item #655667
June 05, 1928
FITCHBURG DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. June 5, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* About to make history* Airplane "Friendship"
Less than 13 months after Charles Lindbergh's heralded accomplishment, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to achieve the feat. The front page has a one column heading: "WEATHER HOLDS UP FRIENDSHIP" with subheads. (see) Weather wou... See More
MacRobertson Trophy Air Race... Mollisons...
Item #655661
October 21, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 21, 1934
* MacRobertson Trophy Air Race
* London to Melbourne airplane event
* Melbourne Centenary celebrations
* Jim and Amy Mollison
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FLYING MOLLISONS LEAD RACE with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Coverage continues on page 2 with a few related photos and map.
Complete 1st section only with all 24 ... See More
Lou Gehrig named 'Captain' of the Yankees...
Item #655658
April 13, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 13, 1935
* Lou Gehrig becomes team captain
* New York Yankees first baseman
The sport's section (page 25) has a one column heading: "Gehrig Takes No. 1 Spot on Yankee Team" (see) Only a few men have ever held the title of Captain of the Yankees with Derek Jeter being the latest.
Complete with all 34 pages, This is the "rag edition" prin... See More
1931 Leo Vincent Brothers found guilty of murder....
Item #655641
April 04, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1931
* Leo Vincent Brothers found guilty
* Chicago Tribune reporter Jake Lingle murder
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
* Exploited by Al 'Scarface' Capone ?
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FIND LEO BROTHERS GUILTY" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with a few related photos on the back... See More
"Gulliver's Travels" - Max Fleischer's answer to Walt Disney's "Snow White"...
Item #655636
December 31, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, (PICTURES SECTION), Missouri, Dec. 31, 1939
The back page of the weekly Pictures Section is fully dedicated to the new full-length animated film, "Gulliver's Travels," which was Max Fleischer's answer to the incredible success of Walt Disney's, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Multiple color sketches are included. See images for d... See More
Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs wish everyone a Merry Christmas - in color...
Item #655635
December 23, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Final Morning Edition, December 23, 1939
* Several Disney Characters wish everyone a Merry Christmas...
* Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs
* Signed work by Walt Disney - approx. 12 by 15 1/2 inches
The back page has an absolutely wonderful, large, color print showing work from Walt's hand which depicts Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several... See More
Paul MCullough suicide... comedian actor...
Item #655630
March 26, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1936
* Paul McCullough suicide death
* Comedian - actor
* Clark and McCullough comedy team
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "M'CULLOUGH DIES OF HIS INJURIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death on comedian actor Paul MCCullough.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pag... See More
First East to West Transatlantic airplane flight....
Item #655594
September 02, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 2, 1930
* 1st East to West Transatlantic flight (more difficult)
* Dieudonne Costes & Marice Bellonte
* Europe to United States in airplane (1st time)
The front page has a great banner headline: "COSTE DIES IT: PARIS TO N. Y." with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 2 with related diagram. A few related photos on the back... See More
1930 Argentina coup d'etat...
Item #655584
September 07, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 7, 1930
* 1930 Argentine coup d'état
* September Revolution
* Buenos Aires, Argentina
The front page has a great banner headline announcing: "ARGENTINA SEIZED BY ARMY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 2 with related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 26 p... See More
Beginning of World War I in Europe...
Item #655545
November 04, 1915
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 4, 1915 The front cover has a very nice, color print of naval action captioned: "In The Fighting Top". Inside has some photos regarding World War I including: "Where the Great War Began" being a photo of: "Sarajevo, the City Where the Archduke Francis Ferdinand was Assassinated".
Complete in 24 pages with the colo... See More
San Francisco--Oakland Bay Bridge opens in 1936....
Item #655542
November 13, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 13, 1936
* San Francisco--Oakland Bay Bridge opens
* Franklin D. Roosevelt inaugurates (1st report)
Page 25 has one column headings that include "OPENS GIANT BRIDGE AT SAN FRANCISCO" "Roosevelt in Washington Lights 'Go' Signals and Hoover Car Is First to Cross" "Warships Roar A Salute" and more with photo (see images). First... See More
Heil Schicklgruber ????......
Item #655485
April 09, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1932
* What if "Heil Schicklgruber" ?
* Adolph Hitler's father Alois
The top of the front page has a small one column heading: "Says Hitler's Father Changed Name From Schuecklgruber" (see) Interesting report here as Adolph Hitler's last name could easily have been Schicklgruber. Would it have made a difference in history ? I suspe... See More
Chemist Theodroe William Richards death...
Item #655460
April 03, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1928
* Theodore William Richards death
* 1st American Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry
* Harvard University - atomic weights - elements
The top of page 29 has a one column heading: "HARVARD CHEMIST, T. W. RICHARDS, DIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Theodore William Richards, the first American scientist to receive the Nob... See More
1st Women's Air Derby death... ...
Item #655457
August 20, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 20, 1929
* 1st Women's Air Derby begins
* "Powder Puff Derby"
* Marvel Crosson's crash & death
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World (halfway)
The front page has a one column heading: "WOMAN DERBY FLIER IS LOST IN ARIZONA" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More
Maurice Revel death... French composer & pianist..
Item #655444
December 29, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 29, 1937
* Maurice Ravel death (1st report)
* French composer, pianist & conductor
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "MAURICE RAVEL, 62, COMPOSER, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisement... See More
Cal Crew wins Olympic gold in 1928....
Item #655409
August 11, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1928
* University of California Golden Bears
* Cal Crew wins Olympic gold in rowing (1st)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CALIFORNIA'S EIGHT WINS OLYMPIC TITLE IN A STIRRING RACE" with subheads. (see)
First report coverage on the University of California Golden Bears Crew winning the gold medal in the 1928 Summer Olympics in... See More
Disney's "The Lady and the Tramp" - Premier weekend advertisement...
Item #655387
June 26, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 26, 1955
* First animated feature filmed in widescreen CinemaScope
* Disney's "The Lady and the Tramp"
* Premier weekend showing
Page B-13 has a nice advertisement for the premier weekend showing of Disney's, "The Lady and the Tramp," which was the first animated feature filmed in widescreen CinemaScope. Ads for Cole Porter's &qu... See More
Al Capone out - Johnny "the Immune" Torrio takes over...
Item #655282
June 19, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 19, 1931 The front page has an article headed: "New Leader Takes Place Of Al Capone," which announces that Johnny "the Immune" Torrio has taken over the gangland leadership - with more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are present as well.
Complete in 22 pages, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Babe Ruth & Max Schmeling together in same photo...
Item #655280
June 02, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 2, 1931 Page 10 has a great photo of Babe Ruth and Max Schmeling with the caption: "Just A Couple Of Slug Champs." Great to have these two great athletes of the era in the same photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are present as well.
Complete in 16 pages, a small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Gandhi, Thomas Edison, and Al Capone...
Item #655279
February 25, 1931
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25, 1931 The front page has a large photo of Gandhi with the caption: "Gandhi Happy To Be Free Again." Also on the front page is an interesting article regarding Albert Einstein: "Einstein Used the Cigarette Relatively." Page 3 has a 2-column, two-line heading regarding Al Capone: "CAPONE ELUDES THE CROWDS AND GOES BEFORE U.... See More
Grace Fortescue trial for murder...
Item #655238
April 23, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1932
* Grace Fortescue trial
* Joseph Kahahawai murder
* Thalia Massie rape ?
* Honolulu, Hawaii
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "DARROW BARS MOVE TO EXAMINE MASSIE" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the trial of Grace Fortescue for the murder of Joseph Kahahawai, a innocent man charged with the rape of her daughter, Thalia Massie.
Othe... See More
Death of the Kennedy patriarch, in a Boston newspaper...
Item #655227
November 19, 1969
BOSTON HERALD TRAVELER, Nov. 19, 1969
* Joseph P. Kennedy death (1st report)
* Best title to be had ?
Although the headline announces the second landing of men on the moon, also on the ftpg. is a report of the death of Joseph Kennedy, patriarch of the Kennedy family. "Joseph Kennedy Dead; Private Family Rites" with a photo of him & another of his wife & 2 daughter... See More
Mississippi civil rights workers go missing...
Item #655225
June 23, 1964
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 23, 1964
* Mississippi Civil Rights workers disappear
* James Chaney - Philadelphia MS (1st report)
The front page has a two column heading: "3 Rights Workers Vanish in Mississippi" (see) First report coverage on the 3 Civil Rights workers going missing at Philadelphia, Mississippi.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40+ pag... See More
Joseph Farquharson death... Scottish painter...
Item #655193
April 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1935
* Joseph Farquharson death (1st report)
* Scottish painter - Scotland landscapes
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "FARQUHARSON DIES; FAMOUS ARTIST, 89" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
March on Rome... Benito Mussolini taking over....
Item #655188
October 31, 1922
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., October 31, 1922
* Benito Mussolini initial rise to power
* March on Rome
* Government take over
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "'TO DEMOBILIZE FASCISTI AFTER MARCH TONIGHT" with subhead. (see) Coverage on Benito Mussolini taking control of Italy's government with the march on Rome.
Other news of the day.
Complete... See More
German parliamentary election and referendum, 1936...
Item #655183
March 30, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1936
* German parliamentary election and referendum, 1936
* Adolph Hitler - military occupation of the Rhineland
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HITLER GETS BIGGEST VOTE; MANY BLANKS COUNTED IN; 542,953 ARE INVALIDATED" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition... See More
1926 St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Yankees...
Item #655181
October 08, 1926
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., October 8, 1926
* New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 5)
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Herb Pennock Pitches Yankees to Victory in 10-Inning 3 to 2 Game" with subhead and box scores. Much more on pages 22 & 23.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, ligh... See More
Death of famed actress Barbara Stanwyck...
Item #655067
January 21, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1990
* Barbara Stanwyck death (1st report)
* Movie - film & TV actress model singer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Barbara Stanwyck Dies; Career Spanned 60 Years" which includes a photo of her. The article carries over to page 36.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainme... See More
Color cover of the Panama-Pacific Exposition...
Item #655055
December 06, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN - "Panama-Pacific International Exposition" issue, New York, Dec. 6, 1913 Features a very nice color cover of the Exposition. Also a nice doublepg. of photos inside. Color back cover for "Victor Talking Machine".
The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Second Arab-Israeli War (Suez Crisis) Cease War...
Item #655047
November 06, 1956
MIRROR NEWS EXTRA, Los Angeles, November 6, 1956
* The Second Arab-Israeli War (Suez Crisis) Cease-Fire..
* "Day of" truce announcement
The front page has the bold, two-line banner heading: "SUEZ CEASE-FIRE CALLED BY BRITISH," with subhead, "Truce Slated Tonight Unless Egypt Attacks." Also found on the front page and within are articles related to the U.S. Pres... See More
Eisenhower and Nixon (re)gain Republican ticket...
Item #655046
August 23, 1956
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, EXTRA, August 23, 1956
* Dwight D. Eisenhower & Richard Nixon
* (re)nominated to the Republican ticket
The front page has a nice bold banner heading: "IKE, NIXON WIN," win subhead: "Vote Unanimous by Cheering Delegates." Individual photos of each candidate are also included making the issue great for display. Related coverage as found on inside ... See More
Duane Allman killed in 1971....
Item #655039
October 31, 1971
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1971
* Duane Allman killed in motorcycle accident
* Allman Brothers Band - Guitarist
Page 83 has a small and discrete one column heading: "Duane Allman Dies at 24 In a Motorcycle Accident" (see) Unfortunate for the small inconspicuous report here but still a first report in this famous publication.
Complete 1st section only with all 90 pages, good... See More
De Beers South African Diamond Mines close...
Item #655038
March 31, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 31, 1932
* De Beers Diamond Mines close
* $72,2000,000 gems on hand
Page 8 has the one-column heading: "DE BEERS MINES SET CLOSING FOR TODAY," with subhead: "Shut-down of South Africa's Diamond Industry Viewed as Requisite to a Revival," which is a report from Johannesburg, South Africa, which tells of the historic closing of the D... See More
Miller Huggins memorial dedication....
Item #655035
May 31, 1932
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
Babe Ruth (golf)... Early rockets... De Beers diamond mines close...
Item #655033
February 19, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1932 This issue is loaded with great content...
* Babe Ruth plays golf
* De Beers Diamond mines close
* Officially close due to the Great Depression
Page 2 has a two column heading: "De Beers Diamond Mines Are Closing Down; Others in South Africa Will Follow Suit" (see images). This first report coverage on the De Beers diamond fields of Sou... See More
Texas A&M Aggies Cotton Bowl...
Item #654973
January 02, 1941
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, January 2, 1941
* Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinals vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
* Orange Bowl: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgetown Hoyas
* Sugar Bowl: Boston College Eagles vs. Tennessee Volunteers
* Cotton Bowl: Texas A&M Aggies vs. Fordham Rams
The front page has a one column heading: "Stanford, West And Boston in Bowl Triumphs" with subhe... See More
Amelia is the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #654970
June 26, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart makes history
* Flight across the Atlantic Ocean
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Airplane "Friendship"
Page 26 has a one column heading: "MISS EARHART HAILS AMERICAN AIR PLANS" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Amelia Earhart being the guest of honor in England just after her famous flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
Other ... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...
Item #654951
October 04, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* World Series (game 1) of baseball
The front page has nice banner headline: "GIANTS WIN FIRST GAME OF WORLD'S SERIES TODAY" with subheads. (see) Inning by inning reporting and box scores as well. Nice for display.
Fourteen pages, light toning, some spine wear, should be handled with care.
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Germany Threatens Austria in 1934...
Item #654873
February 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1934.
* Germany vs. Austria
* Soviet Russia
The front page of this issue has an article entitled: "Nazis Give Austria 8 Days to Submit" Additional articles include: "Soviet Has Huge Army in Siberia; 600 Planes in Vladivostok Area", "Appeals to Socialists", "Vast Crowds in Brussels Bow Before King's Coffin as Bod... See More
Jews not to take Hitler seriously in 1933 ?...
Item #654872
June 05, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1933
* Very bad advice given to Jews
* Jewish persecution at it's beginning
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "HITLER IS 'FOOLISH,' VAUCLAIN ASSERTS" with subheads and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1st Masters golf Tournament (day 2)...
Item #654862
March 24, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 24, 1934
* 1st ever Masters Tournament
* 2nd day results - Bobby Jones
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "JONES TRAILS BY 10 SHOTS" with subhead. (see) This was day 3 of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete... See More
John Cappelletti... Heisman trophy... Penn state...
Item #654856
December 04, 1973
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, December 4, 1973
* John Cappelletti wins Heisman
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* NCAA college football
The sport's section (page 10-B) has a five column headline: "Penn State's Cappelletti takes the Heisman Trophy" with photo of Cappelletti (see) First report coverage on Penn state running back, John Cappelletti, winning the 1973 Heis... See More
1949 Bermuda Triangle disappearance... Ponzi’s death…
Item #654844
January 19, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 19, 1949
* Bermuda Triangle airplane lost
* BSAA Star Ariel disappearance
* Charles Ponzi death (1st report)
The top oof page 55 has a one column heading: "72 PLANES SEARCH SEA FOR AIRLINER" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the BSAA Star Ariel disappearance over the Bermuda Triangle.
The top of the back page has a one column heading: &... See More
1926 Rockwood, Tennessee mining disaster...
Item #654763
October 04, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 4, 1926
* Rockwood, Tennessee mining disaster
* Roane Iron mine explosion
* Early, same day report
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "65 Miners Believed Trapped by Blast 3 Miles Under Ground" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 16 pages, a few tiny binding holes along sp... See More
Cuccinello brothers hit home runs in 1935...
Item #654745
July 06, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 6, 1935
* Tony and Al Cuccinello brothers
* Home Runs in same game (1st time)
The sport's section (page 12) has a one column heading: "Giants Crushed By Dodgers, 14-4; Bucher Features" with subhead and box scores. (see) Text includes: "Tony Cuccinello topped off the slugging with a homer in the eighth while young Brother Al duplica... See More
Beatrix of the Netherlands in born...
Item #654735
February 01, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1938
* Beatrix of the Netherlands is born
* Princess and Queen - Dutch royal family
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Princess Born to Juliana; The Netherlands Celebrates" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 42 pages, rag e... See More
Joe Louis shortly after his upset loss to Schmeling...
Item #654724
October 10, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1936
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing fight
* Jorge Brescia - Argentina boxer
The sport's section (page 19) has a banner headline: "Crowd of 5,200 Sees Louis Knock Out Brescia in Third Round at Hippodrome" with subheads and related photo. (see) This fight came shortly after Louis' famous upset loss to German boxer, Max Schmel... See More
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