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1950 World Series of baseball....
Item #640469
October 05, 1950
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 5, 1950
* New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies
* World Series of baseball (game 1)
* Joe Dimaggio & Yogi Berra era
The front page has a four column headline: "Vic Raschi Hurls Two-Hitter to Steal Show as Yankees Triumph Over Phils In Opening Game of World Series, 1-0" with subheads, box scores and related photo. (see) Much m... See More
Ernestine Schumann-Heink death... opera singer...
Item #640442
November 18, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1936
* Ernestine Schumann-Heink death
* Operatic contralto classical singer
* German Bohemian - Sudeten
The front page has a one column heading: "SCHUMANN-HEINK, GREAT SINGER, DEAD" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with two related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, thi... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #640410
March 19, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial - self-harm
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "'NOT IN RIGHT MIND,' FISH WROTE TO SON" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one o... See More
Childe Hassam death... Impressionist painter...
Item #640383
August 28, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 28, 1935
* Artist Childe Hassam death
* American Impressionist painter
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "CHILDE HASSAM, 75, NOTED ARTIST, DIES" with subheads and photo. (See) First report coverage on the death of Childe Hassam, American Impressionist painter, noted for his urban and coastal scenes. I suspect this is one of the few publication... See More
Brazilian Revolution of 1930....
Item #640338
October 27, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1930
* Brazilian Revolution of 1930
* Armed movement - coup
* End of the First Brazilian Republic
* Washington Luis & Julio Prestes
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "VARGAS TAKES PRESIDENCY OF BRAZIL IN RIO TODAY; ORDER RESTORED IN NATION" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 3 with photo of Vargas. Always n... See More
Brazilian Revolution of 1930....
Item #640336
October 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 25, 1930
* Brazilian Revolution of 1930
* Armed movement - coup
* End of the First Brazilian Republic
* Washington Luis & Julio Prestes
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "REVOLUTION TRIUMPHS IN ALL BRAZIL; PRESIDENT PRISONER, PRESTES IN HIDING; RIOTING IN RIO; SAO PAULO JOINS IN COUP" with subheads. Lengthy text continues on ... See More
Vacuum tube lightning...
Item #640321
March 09, 1907
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 9, 1907 The cover has "The Telharmonium - An Apparatus for the Electrical Generation and Transmission of Music" with accompanying article. Also inside is: "The Passing of American Square--Rigged Vessels"; "A High-Speed Bavarian Locomotive"; "The Opium Industry"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
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Arth Henderson & Adolphus Greely deaths...
Item #640299
October 21, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1935
* Arthur Henderson death
* Nobel Peace Prize winner
* Adolphus Washington Greely
* American polar explorer
The front page has a one column heading: "ARTHUR HENDERSON, FOE OF WAR, IS DEAD" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on inside with photo.
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "GEN. A.W. GREELY, 91, A... See More
Gangster Dutch Shultz re-arrested & jailed...
Item #640268
September 27, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 27, 1935
* Arthur Dutch Schultz Flegenheimer jailed
* Jewish-American gangster - beer baron
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "SCHULTZ IS JAILED; BAIL SET AT $75,000" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Bootlegger Dutch Schultz indicted.... Jewish persecution...
Item #640264
October 10, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1935
* Dutch Schultz - Arthur Simon Flegenheimer
* New York City bootlegger - racketeer - gangster
* Jewish Holocaust - Jews persecution in Germany
The front page has a one column heading: "SCHULTZ INDICTED ON 11 NEW COUNTS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on famous New York City gangster Dutch Schultz's indictment for income tax eva... See More
Battle of the Bulge beginning...
Item #640231
December 25, 1944
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER. December 25, 1944
* Battle of the Bulge
* World War II Belgium
The front page has five column headline: "NAZIS' DRIVE HALTED" with subheads. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 14 pages, some central fold wear with archival mend along the fold on page, a little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Yankees vs. Giants... World Series...
Item #640155
October 09, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1937
* New York Yankees vs. Giants
* World Series MLB Baseball
The front page has a two column heading: "YANKS WIN 8-1 BEHIND PITCHING OF 'LEFTY' GOMEZ" with subheads and photo of Lefty Gomez and scoreboard. (see) Inning by inning description continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More
Niagara Falls rock slide in 1931....
Item #640154
January 19, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 19, 1931
* Niagara Falls - American side
* Prospect Point rock slide
The front page has a one column heading: "ROCK SLIDE ALTERS NIAGARA FALLS RIM" with subheads. (see) First report coverage of the rock fall at Prospect Point of the American side of Niagara Falls. Article continues inside with related photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
Actress Madge Kendal death...
Item #640125
September 15, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1935
* English actress Madge Kendal death
* Shakespeare and English comedies fame
The top of page 39 has a one column heading: "DAME K. KENDAL, 86, ACTRESS, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Dame Madge Kendal, English actress of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. I suspect this is one of the few publications... See More
Labor Day Hurricane of 1935...
Item #640124
September 06, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1935
* The strongest U.S. hurricane hits the South
* The Labor Day Hurricane - tropical cyclone
The front page has a two column headline: "DIXIE PASSENGERS ALL SAFE ASHORE; STORM DEAD 256" with subheads. (see) More on page 10. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and a
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* The strongest U.S. hurricane hits the South
* The Labor Day Hurricane - tropical cyclone
The front page has a two column headline: "DIXIE PASSENGERS ALL SAFE ASHORE; STORM DEAD 256" with subheads. (see) More on page 10. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and a
Al 'Scarface' Capone & gang beer taxes...
Item #640098
August 31, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1935
* Al 'Scarface' Capone and crime syndicate
* Taxes on barrels of beer bootlegged
The front page has a one column heading: "$120,000 TAX LEVIED ON CAPONE AND GANG" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the attempt of the government to collect tax money on barrels of beer that was bootlegged when Capone was in power. He was currently in jail f... See More
Mike Tyson gets 10 years for rape...
Item #639976
March 26, 1992
THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, March 26, 1992
* Heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson
* 10 year Sentencing for rape
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a banner headline: "Tyson gets 10-year term" with subhead and photo. (see) More on page 2. First report coverage on Heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson being sentenced for the rape of Desiree Washington. Nice to have from the city where... See More
Lady Pirrie death... Titanic builder's wife...
Item #639945
June 20, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1935
* Lady Pirrie death (1st report)
* Wife of RMS Titanic shipbuilder
The top of page 19 is a one column heading: "LADY PIRRIE DEAD; HEADED SHIP FIRM" with subheads and photo. (see) She was the wife of William Pirrie, 1st Viscount Pirrie. He was a Irish shipbuilder who was responsible for the small number of lifeboats aboard the RMS Titanic. He claim... See More
JFK- Nixon Presidential debate in 1960....
Item #639897
October 06, 1960
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 6, 1960
* John F. Kennedy (JFK) - Richard Nixon
* Presidential debate upcoming
This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Crowds Cheer 'Jack', 'Dick'"
This tells of the upcoming 2nd of the four JFK & Nixon presidential debates which were the first debates to be held on National te... See More
JFK- Nixon Presidential debate...
Item #639896
October 07, 1960
Fitchburg Sentinel, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 7, 1960 This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Round 2 Tonight, Dick vs. Jack". This tells of the upcoming 2nd of the four JFK & Nixon presidential debates which were the first debates to be held on National television.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
Alaska Becoming 49th State in 1958...
Item #639891
July 01, 1958
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 1, 1958.
* State of Alaska is born - IKE - original reporting - unique gift idea
This 38 page newspaper has a two line, six column headline on the front page: "ALASKA TO BE 49TH STATE; SENATE APPROVAL IS 64-20" with subheads that include: "Historic Ballot Sppeds Measure To White House" and more. More i
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* State of Alaska is born - IKE - original reporting - unique gift idea
This 38 page newspaper has a two line, six column headline on the front page: "ALASKA TO BE 49TH STATE; SENATE APPROVAL IS 64-20" with subheads that include: "Historic Ballot Sppeds Measure To White House" and more. More i
Walt Chamberlain Crowned Champion...
Item #639890
February 10, 1960
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, February 10, 1960, from Herkimer-Ilion New York. Pagewide headline on the Sports Section "Wilt Chamberlain Newly Crowned Champion of NBA" with a subhead "Needed Only 57 Games to Top 72-Game Mark". "Fabulous, pheonomenual, fantastic - call the 7-foot-2 rookie anything you like - Chamberlain has scored more points in a single season than the old crown-w... See More
Nazi newspaper from what is now Slovenia, with a postage stamp & postmark...
Item #639844
May 01, 1939
GOSSCHLEER ZEITUNG, [Gosschleer Newspaper] "Organ der Gottlcheer Deutschen" [Organ of the German Gottscheers], 1939 This was a newspaper from a former German-speaking region in Carniola, a crownland of the Habsburg Empire, present-day Slovenia.
A four page issue which includes at the top of local Yugoslavian stamp and postal mark noting the issue was sent through the mail. To... See More
Very 1st Rose Bowl at current stadium in 1923...
Item #639834
January 02, 1923
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR. Boston, January 2, 1923
* 1st Rose Bowl college football game at current stadium
* Rose Bowl: USC Trojans vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
Page 10 has a small one column heading: "Penn State Loses to Southern California Eleven at Pasadena" with lineups. (see) This was the 1st game held at the Rose Bowl Stadium which is still used today. Rare as such
Co... See More
"One of the greatest in the history of baseball"...
Item #639829
July 03, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1933
* "One of the greatest games in the history of baseball"
* New York Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* Carl Hubbard vs. Tex Carleton
The sport's section (page 7) has a banner headline: "50,000 Watch Giants Go 27 Innings to Sweep Double-Header With Cardinals" with subheads that include: "GIANTS WIN TWICE, 1ST IN 18 INNINGS" an... See More
Zeppo Marx robbed in Hollywood home...
Item #639729
June 02, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1933
* Zeppo Marx Brothers comedian actor
* Hollywood home robbery - holdup
The top of the back page (page 40) has a one column heading: "MRS. ZEPPO MARX ROBBED OF $30,000" 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 ... See More
Zeppo Marx quits brothers comedy act...
Item #639728
March 30, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1934
* Zeppo Marx of the Marx Brothers
* Quits family comedy act (1st report)
Page 26 has a small and somewhat discrete article headed: "Zeppo Marx Quits Stage" "Youngest of Four Brothers Will Start in Hollywood Business" (see) Unfortunate for the brief report here, but still a first report on this famous comical act. I suspect this is one o... See More
Smith-Connally Act passed in 1943....
Item #639673
June 26, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1943
* Smith-Connally Act passed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt veto override
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CONGRESS OVERRIDES VETO OF ANTI-STRIKE BILL" with subheads. Lengthy coverage continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 28 pages, light toning and minor... See More
Calvin Coolidge visits Cuba....
Item #639665
January 16, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, January 16, 1928
* Calvin Coolidge visits Cuba
* Last U.S. President prior to Obama
* Pan-American Conference
The front page has a four column headline: "Helping Hand of U. S. Extended to Solve Problems of Pan-America; Encourages All Peaceful Pursuits" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, a... See More
Clanton AL bus explosion....
Item #639528
October 27, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1941
* Clanton, Alabama bus disaster
* Gasoline explosion
The back page has one column headings that include: "14 IN BLAZE BUS PERISH IN ALABAMA" and "Death of Eight Others Feared as Vehicle Hits Bridge Rail, Bursts Fuel Tank, Burns" and more (see photos). First report coverage on the gasoline explosion on a Montgomery-Birmingham passenge... See More
The Panama Canal...
Item #639514
June 03, 1905
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 3, 1905 The front cover has "History and Present Status of the Panama Canal" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Electric Mail Automobiles"; "Electric Dead Reckoner in Use on Yacht 'Valhalla'"; "The Grubb Gun-Sight"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Complete in twenty page... See More
Major Jimmy Stewart, pilot in World War II...
Item #639505
April 14, 1944
NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1944
* Jimmy Stewart as a World War II pilot
* American Hollywood movie actor
Page 3 has a small, rather inconspicuous report of famed actor Jimmy Steward co-piloting a Liberator plane over Germany. Headed: "Stewart Co-Pilot in New Attack" it includes: "Maj. Jimmy Stewart, former film star, led one group of Liberators over Oberpfaffenhof... 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
Battle of the Philippine Sea...
Item #639405
June 22, 1944
DAILY NEWS, Los Angeles, WAR EXTRA, June 22, 1944
* Battle of the Philippine Sea
* Mariana Islands
* Pacific War
A nice banner headline announces: "BIG U.S.-JAPANESE SEA FIGHT RAGING" and subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Battle of the Philippine Sea near the Mariana Islands. This was the last of five major 'carrier-vs.carrier' engagements with Japan..
Complet... See More
John F. Kennedy wins the Pulitzer Prize...
Item #639378
May 07, 1957
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 7, 1957
* John F. Kennedy wins Pulitzer Prize (1st report)
Page 4 contains a very notable yet somewhat inconspicuous report headed: "Sen. Kennedy, O'Neill Win Pulitzer Prizes". John F. Kennedy was the first member of Congress to receive a Pulitzer Prize, won for his book "Profiles In Courage". Of course in less than 4 years... See More
Winston Churchill warns the Nazis....
Item #639302
January 19, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 19, 1945
* Winston Churchill address (speech)
* War Situation And Foreign Policy
* Warns Nazi Germany to surrender
* Nearing end of World War II - WWII
The front page has one column heading: "Churchill Tells Axis to Quit Now" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Winston Churchill's "War Situation And Foreign Policy" address t... See More
Beginning of the Korean War...
Item #639291
June 29, 1950
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 29, 1950
* Korean war beginning
* U.S. involvement starting
The front page has a five column headline: "MACARTHUR AT KOREA FRONT AS REDS SLASH DEEPER INTO SOUTH" with subheads and related photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, some spine wear, otherwise nice.
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American response to the Holocaust ?...
Item #639287
April 21, 1945
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, April 21, 1945
* Jewish Holocaust realization
With much of the front page taken up by recent military events during World War II, there is a one column heading: "U. S. Planning To Get Data on Nazi Atrocities" (see) This was when the Jewish Holocaust was finally being realized with the Allied gains in Germany.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the ... See More
Max Schmeling vs. Johnnny Risko in 1929
Item #639285
February 02, 1929
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 2, 1929
* Max Schmeling (German boxer)
* Heavyweight boxing match
* Ring magazine fight of the year (1929)
* Madison Square Garden
Page 13 has a two column heading: "Max Schmeling Stops Risko; Referee Intercedes in Ninth; Baker Boy Down Four Times" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, minor mar... See More
Charles Lindbergh's air mail flight... Panama...
Item #639283
February 05, 1929
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 5, 1929
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Air mail flight to Panama
The front page has a three column heading: "Lindbergh Flies to Havana, Then Starts Off for Belize; Opening New Air Mail Route" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Charles Lindbergh's historic 1st air mail flight to Panama.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
From Estonia when under Nazi control...
Item #639261
April 01, 1944
REVALER ZEITUNG (Reval Newspaper) from the current-named city of Tallinn, Estonia, 1944 This ancient city was known as "Reval" in the German language. This city was annexed by Nazi Germany from 1941-1944, then was annexed by the Soviet Union.
A six page newspaper, totally in the German language from when under Nazi control. Rejoined at the spine, nice condition.
Ararat rebellion...
Item #639256
July 07, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1930
* Ararat Rebellion (Agri)
* Kurdish Republic - Kurds
* Turkey - Turkish - Turks
The front page has a two column heading: "Turks Fight Kurds With Land and Air Forces; Attack Tribesmen on Mt. Ararat on Four Sides" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More
New York Giants win NFL championship...
Item #639219
December 12, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 12, 1938
* NFL football championship game w/ photos
* New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers
The sport's section (page 18) has a three column heading: "New York Giants Beat Green Bay Packers in Pro Grid Title Game" with lineup. First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers... See More
Paris is retaken by the Allies...
Item #639188
August 23, 1944
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Aug. 23, 1944
* Paris, France recaptured
* Great headline for display
The top of the front page features a dramatic banner headline dropped out of a black box: "PARIS CAPTURED" with another headline: "French Revolt, Seize Capital As Yanks at City's Gates" and other related reports (see).
Complete 1st section only with all 12 pages,... See More
Julian Byng death... Governor General of Canada...
Item #639176
June 07, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1935
* Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy
* 12th Governor General of Canada
* British Army officer
The front page has a one column heading: "BRITAIN LOSES HERO AS LORD BYNG DIES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
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Nascar Daytona 500... Richard Petty's 1st....
Item #639121
February 24, 1964
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, February 24, 1964
* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
* 6th Annual Daytona 500
* Richard "The King" Petty winner (1st report)
Page 4 has a one column heading: "Daytona Record Is Set by Petty" First report coverage on the 6th Daytona 500 race which was won by Richard Petty, his 1st 500 win.
Also on the same page is a i... 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 #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
Sugar Ray Robinson... Jackie Wilson...
Item #639070
February 20, 1943
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 20, 1943
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jackie Wilson
* Madison Square garden
The sport's section (page 12) has a two column heading: "Robinson Outpoints Wilson" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, nice condition.... See More
"In Old Kentucky" silent film advertisement...
Item #639065
January 29, 1920
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, January 29, 1920
* "In Old Kentucky" silent film
* Actress Anita Stewart
Within this issue is a very nice full page advertisement the 1919 silent film "In Old Kentucky" starring Anita Stewart and playing at the Rialto Theater in Omaha. This ad measures 21 x 16 inches and is great for display.
News and other advertisements of the day. Compl... See More
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