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628054

Thomas Edison as chairman...

Item #628054

October 02, 1915

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 2, 1915 



* Thomas Alva Edison



The color cover shows soldiers scaling the side of a mountain. Items within include: "The Exchange of Severely Wounded Prisoners" "The Development of the Army Pistol" The Naval Advisory Board of Inventions" which includes a photo of: Thomas A. Edison, Chairman. More articles concerning the militar... See More  

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627968

Jane Addams wins Nobel Peace...

Item #627968

December 10, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 10, 1931



* Jane Addams wins Nobel Peace Prize (1st report) 

* 1st woman to win it
 



The front page has one column headings that include: "NOBEL PEACE PRIZE TO GO TO DR. BUTLER AND JANE ADDAMS" $40,000 WILL BE SHARED" "MISS ADDAMS IN HOSPITAL" and more. (see) Continues on page three with photo of Addams. 1st report cove... See More  

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627943

1st human heart transplant...

Item #627943

December 06, 1967

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 6, 1967



* 1st human heart transplant

* Surgery - Surgeon - Medical

*
Christiaan Neethling Barnard



Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Heart Patient Still Fine---Crisis Ahead" A follow up report on the very 1st human heart transplant performed by Doctor Chris Barnard.

Other news of the day throughout. Minor spi... See More  

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627895

Dutch Schultz & Alvin Karpis...

Item #627895

July 24, 1935

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1935



* Dutch Schultz trial begins

* Bandit Alvin Karpis




The front page has a one column heading: "SCHULTZ IS JAILED AS HIS TRIAL BEGINS" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the start of Arthur 'Dutch Schultz' Flegenheimer's trial for income tax evasion. Text continues on page 2 with photo of Schultz. (see) Always nice to have notable events in... See More  

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627892

1940 New Hampshire earthquakes....

Item #627892

December 20, 1940

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 20, 1940



* New Hampshire earthquakes



The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "CITY SHAKEN FROM SLEEP BY EARTHQUAKE" with subheads. First report coverage on the New Hampshire earthquake with the epicenter near the town of Ossipee. Nice to have in a New England title. Nice for display.

Other news, sports and advertis... See More  

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627866

Knickerbocker storm...

Item #627866

January 31, 1922

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 31, 1922



* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)

* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster




The front page has a two column headline: "Eight Inquiries Into Theater Crash Begun; Death Toll Cut to 105" with subhead. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More  

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627824

Russian writer Maxim Gorky death...

Item #627824

June 18, 1936

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 18, 1936



* Maxim Gorky death

* Russian writer

* Socialist realism




The front page has a one column heading: "MAXIM GORKI, NOTED RUSSIAN NOVELIST, DEAD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Russian writer, Maxim Gorky.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, nice condition.... See More  

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627808

New Year's Eve... 1965...

Item #627808

December 31, 1965

DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 31, 1965



* Reporting from New Year's Eve in the mid-sixties

* Sean Connery, James Bond, Jackie Kennedy, Edward W. Brooke, Gemini, Vietnam, Peanuts, Billy Graham, etc.




What was life like on New Year's Eve, 1965? This issue does a wonderful job of depicting the turning of the years during this formative time in world history.

Other news, sports an
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627740

Battle of Leyte Gulf begins...

Item #627740

October 23, 1944

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 23, 1944



* Battle for Leyte Gulf begins

* Philippines - William Halsey

* World War II WWII




The front page has a six column headline: "Allies Open Big West Front Drive; U.S. Restores Philippine Government" with subheads. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 14 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.... See More  

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627719

Lou Gehrig's 1,500th consecutive game.....

Item #627719

September 26, 1934

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1934



* Lou Gehrig 1,500th straight game played

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

* RMS Queen Mary launching

* Cunard Line ocean liner




The sport's section (page 27) has one column headings: "GEHRIG HITS 48TH AS YANKS WIN, 5-0" "Surpasses His Best Home-Run Mark in 1,500th Consecutive Game--Mates Top Athletics" with box scores. (see)

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627653

A title meant for every collection...

Item #627653

June 09, 1900

WHINERY'S SWINE ADVOCATE, Logansport, Indiana, June 9, 1900 



* Rare title



"Devoted to the Interests of the Breeder and Feeder" as noted in the masthead. The focus of this little periodical is pigs, with the first article: "The Breeding & Feeding of Hogs". Only goes to show there was a periodical for every interest.

Still with original outer wrappers, 18 page... See More  

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627651

D. W. Griffith, Fred Astaire, Will Rogers...

Item #627651

August 09, 1918

VARIETY, New York, Aug. 9, 1918  This a weekly entertainment-trade magazine contains a large variety of trade news, reports, reviews, acts, announcements and some photos. Still has a green outer wrapper featuring a photo of the legendary D.W. Griffith. The back page of the wrapper has an advertisement for Fred and Adele Astaire, the brother and sister act, which features  photos of them.... See More  

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627611

Alban Berg & Paul Bourget deaths...

Item #627611

December 25, 1935

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 25, 1935



* Alban Berg & Paul Bourget deaths (1st reports)

* Austrian composer - Second Viennese School

* French novelist & critic - writer




Page 27 has death reports on two well known individuals in the music and writing Worlds. First a one column heading reads: "ALBAN BERG DEAD; MODERN COMPOSER" with subheads and photo. (see)

Also a one colum... See More  

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627568

Movie news in this industry publication...

Item #627568

May 28, 1941

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, May 28, 1941



* Rare film movie promotional publication

* "Billy the Kid" - Robert Taylor




An interesting an unusual publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the daily happenings in the motion picture world.

Among the reports are: "20th-Fox Sets Sales Meeting Here July 9-11" "Business Down Sharply;... See More  

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627526

Wetherford TX B-29 Superfortresses collide...

Item #627526

August 19, 1945

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1945 



* Wetherford, Parker County, Texas

* B-29 Superfortress Bombers collision 

* End of World War II
 



Page 38 has one column headings: "18 BODIES FOUND IN 2-BOMBER CRASH" "Only Two Escape in Collision of Army Fortresses Over Middle Texas" (see) First report coverage on the 2 B-29 Superfortresses that collided over Wetherfo... See More  

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627509

Golfer Bobby Jones in 1930....

Item #627509

July 03, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1930



* Bobby Jones welcome home

* British Open champion

* Broadway ticker tape parade




The front page has one column headings that include: "BOBBY JONES FINDS BROADWAY FAIRWAY" "Firecrackers and Ticker Tape Strew Route to City Hall--'Home Folks' Hail Champion" and more. (see) Much more on page 3 with related photos. Always nice to have... See More  

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627472

Harvey Firestone in 1938....

Item #627472

February 08, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1938



* Harvey Firestone death (1st report)

* Rubber manufacturer




Page 21 has one column headings that include: "HARVEY FIRESTONE IS DEAD IN FLORIDA" "Rubber Manufacturer Dies in Sleep at His Miami Estate---He Was 69" and more with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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627471

The Vatican bombed in WWII...

Item #627471

November 07, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 7, 1943



* Bombing of Vatican City

* Single German airplane

* World War II - WWII




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "Vatican Radio Confirms Bombing; Mosaic Shop, Governor's Home Hit" First report coverage on the air raid by just one German airplane (four bombs) on Vatican City. Always nice to have nota... See More  

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626977

Christmas Eve... 1915...

Item #626977

December 24, 1915

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, December 24, 1915 

 

* Christmas Eve, 1915



War, peace, pain, hope, life, death - what "news of the day" were our brothers and sisters from 100 years ago reading on Christmas Eve? Certainly the typical newspaper was pregnant with holiday cheer, but people were still born... died... and wars and rumors of wars didn't always take
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626946

Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...

Item #626946

June 30, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1933



* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle death (1st report)

* Silent film actor, comedian and director




Page 17 has one column headings that include: "FATTY ARBUCKLE DIES IN HIS SLEEP" "Film Comedian, Central Figure in Coast Tragedy in 1921, Long Barred From Screen" "On Eve Of His Comeback" and more with photo. (see) Always nice to h... See More  

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626945

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  

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626940

Lou Gehrig avoids suspension to keep streak alive......

Item #626940

June 15, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1933



* New York Yankees

* Lou Gehrig avoids suspension

* Consecutive game streak continues



The sport's section (page 24) has one column headings that include: "Yanks Lose" "RED SOX TRIUMPH OVER YANKEES, 13-5" "New York Suffers Third Setback in Boston After Five-Run Drive in Seventh" and more. Within the report it mentions that ... See More  

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626906

1941 Shah of Iran abdicates....

Item #626906

August 29, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 29, 1941



* Reza Shah of Iran abdicates throne to his son

* World War II era - WWII




The front page has one column headings: "NEW IRAN REGIME ENDS RESISTANCE" "British and Russian Forces Continue Advance--Offers by Teheran Awaited" (see)

First report coverage on the abdication of Reza Shah in Iran during World War II. Also front page reporting o... See More  

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626815

Voice of the Nation of Islam...

Item #626815

April 16, 1971

MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971  This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commu... See More  

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626781

Malden, Massachusetts & Father Power's grave......

Item #626781

November 18, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1929.



* Malden, Massachusetts shrine (miracle grave)

* Father Patrick Joseph Power

* Holy Cross Cemetery gathering

* Supernatural powers ?



Page 2 has one column headings: "200,000 ARE DRAWN TO MALDEN 'SHRINE'" "Bay State Troopers and Legion Aid Police as Record Throng Visits Priest's Grave" and more. (see) Always nice to hav... See More  

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626778

Actor Leslie Howard killed in 1943....

Item #626778

June 03, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1943.

 

* Actor Leslie Howard killed in airplane crash

* 'Gone with the Wind' movie fame (Ashley Wilkes)




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS HIT AIRLINER; LESLIE HOWARD PUT AMONG 17 MISSING" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history
... See More  

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626663

Jim Tobin only 3 home runs pitcher...

Item #626663

May 14, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 14, 1942 



* Jim Tobin - Boston Braves pitcher 

* 3 home runs in one game - MLB baseball
 



The sport's section (page 25) has a six column headline: "Tobin's 3 Homers Set Major League Record for Pitchers" with subheads, photo and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Boston Braves pitcher Jim Tobin becoming the only pitcher in mode... See More  

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626418

First Woman to fly the Atlantic...

Item #626418

June 13, 1928

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 13, 1928 



* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* About to make history in airplane "Friendship"

* Early aviation era original




Less than 13 months after Charles Lindbergh's heralded accomplishment, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to achieve the feat. The front page has one column headings: "MABEL BOLL FLIES TO HARBOR GRACE&qu... See More  

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626341

Joe Tinker death... Chicago Cubs...

Item #626341

July 28, 1948

NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1948



* Joe Tinker death (1st report)

* Chicago Cubs shortstop

*  MLB Baseball player & manager




Page 23 has one column headings: "JOE TINKER IS DEAD; A BASEBALL GREAT" "End Comes to Cubs' Shortstop in Famous Double-Play Trio on His 68th Birthday" with smaller subheads and one column photo of Joe Tinker. (see)

Other news, sports and ... See More  

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626330

Fritz Von Opel... Rocket propulsion...

Item #626330

June 14, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1928



* Fritz von Opel - Fritz Stamer

* Very 1st rocket powered aircraft flight

* Lippisch Ente aircraft




Page 29 has one column headings that include: "FLIES WITH ROCKETS AT TERRIFIC SPEED" "German Used Them to Propel Glider in Experiments. Berlin Press Reports" "OPEL MANTAINS SECRECY" and more. (see) First report coverage on the ve... See More  

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626280

1930 Santo Domingo hurricane... Babe ruth shop...

Item #626280

September 06, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1930 



* Babe Ruth opens haberdashery shop

* Santo Domingo - Dominican Republic

* Hurricane San Zenon




The front page has a two column headline: "HURRICANE TOLL NOW 1,200; DOMINICANS BURNING DEAD TO SAVE CITY FROM PLAGUE" with subheads.

Page 17 has a one column heading: "BABE RUTH OPENS HIS BROADWAY SHOP" with subheads. (see) I suspe... See More  
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626210

Rockefeller Center construction completed...

Item #626210

November 02, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 2, 1939



* Rockefeller Center complex completed

* Commercial buildings construction ends

* Best title to be had ?




The front page has a two column heading: "Rockefeller Center Is Completed As Its Creator Pleads for Peace" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the completion of construction continues inside with related photo. Always nice to have ... See More  

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626101

Brooklyn gangster Mike Schatz assassination.....

Item #626101

October 07, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 7, 1928



* Michael "Mike Shots" Abbatemarco

* Brooklyn gangster assassination hit

* Frankie Yale organization leader




The front page has a one column heading: "UALE GANG LEADER SLAIN LIKE HIS CHIEF" with subheads that include: "Abbatemarco Shot Four Times in Quiet Brooklyn Street by Gunman in Auto With Him" and more. (see) First repor... See More  

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626098

Babe Ruth near death...

Item #626098

August 12, 1948

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 12, 1948 



* Babe Ruth near death 

* New York Yankees 




The front page has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Is Critically Ill; Inquiries Swamp Hospital" with photo showing youngsters gathering outside the hospital with caption: "Getting Latest Report On Their Idol" Ruth would die a few days later. Always nice to have not... See More  

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626026

1930 Space travel prediction.....

Item #626026

December 09, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1930



* Rocket plane travel for humans ?

* Rockets - rocketry

* Fritz von Opel




A two column heading near the bottom of the front page reads: "Opel Predicts Rocket Flights From Berlin to New York in 3 Hours at 30-Mile Altitude" Coverage on Fritz von Opel''s prediction of faster travel in the future by the use of rockets. A interesting report... See More  

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626012

Joe DiMaggio in cigarette advertisement...

Item #626012

October 01, 1941

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 1, 1941



* Joe DiMaggio in fullpage cigarette advertisement

* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers


* World Series of baseball



The back page has a great full page advertisement with Joe DiMaggio promoting Camel cigarettes. One photo shows DiMaggio actually smoking a cigarette with caption: "You Bet I Smoke Camels. Along With All That Swell Flavor, Camels Ar... See More  

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625985

President wars on gangsters in 1930...

Item #625985

November 26, 1930

NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1930.



* President Herbert Hoover

* Declares war on gangsters

* Al "Scarface" Capone era




The front page has a one column heading: "PRESIDENT DEMANDS WAR ON GANGSTERS; PUTS DUTY ON STATES" with subheads. (see) Great depression era when Al "Scarface" Capone was in power. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this W... See More  

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625965

Charles Lindbergh predicts ocean air travel...

Item #625965
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1930



* Charles Lindbergh radio broadcast

* Predicts Worldwide air travel

* Commercial airplane flights over oceans




The front page has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH, ON RADIO, SAYS OCEAN AIR LINES ARE COMING NEXT" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Other news, sports and ad... See More  

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625961

1928 Fritz Von Opel.... Rocket propulsion....

Item #625961

June 24, 1928

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1928



* Fritz von Opel

* Rocket car automobile




The front page has one column headings that include: "GERMAN ROCKET CAR IS WRECKED IN TEST" "Opel's "Devil Machine" Attains a Speed of 156 1-3 Miles an Hour on Rails" "Leaps track In Second Run" and more. (see) First report coverage on the German rocketeer, Fritz Von Opel, ... See More  

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625933

James Montgomery Flagg illustration...

Item #625933

January 04, 1906

LIFE magazine, New York, January 4, 1906 The doublepage centerfold illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is entitled "The Original Settlers - Seeing New York" and has staple marks.

Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations. 

The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition.

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625931

two James Montgomery Flagg illustrations...

Item #625931

September 21, 1905

LIFE magazine, New York, September 21, 1905 The colored front cover illustration by James Montgomery Flagg and is of a man trying to "pick" a lady from a tree. Also inside the issue is another Flagg illustration entitled "Summer is Over".

Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations. 

The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in v... See More  

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625930

James Montgomery Flagg illustration...

Item #625930

June 07, 1906

LIFE magazine, New York, June 7, 1906 The colored front cover illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is entitled "Taking on the Pilot".

Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations. 

The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition.

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625929

James Montgomery Flagg illustration... Buzz-Wagon Number...

Item #625929

January 07, 1909

LIFE magazine, New York, January 7, 1909 The colored front cover illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is of a cherub chauffeur pumping up a flat tire.

Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations. 

The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition.

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625927

James Montgomery Flagg illustration...

Item #625927

June 21, 1906

LIFE magazine, New York, June 21, 1906 The doublepage centerfold illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is entitled "The Game of Authors" and does have small binding marks.

Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations. 

The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition.

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625920

Bobby Jones wins Sullivan Award ...

Item #625920

December 17, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 17, 1930



* Bobby Jones (golfer)

* 1st James E. Sullivan Award winner




The sport's section (page 33) has a five column headline: "Jones to Receive Sullivan Memorial Award with subheads that include: "SULLIVAN MEDAL AWARDED TO JONES" "An Overwhelming Choice" and more with a one column photo of Jones. (see) Always nice to have notable e... See More  

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625918

Rudy Vallee weds Fay Webb...

Item #625918

July 09, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1931



* Rudy Vallee weds

* Fay Webb



Page 25 has one column headings that include: "RUDY VALLEE WED TO CALIFORNIA GIRL" "Secret Marriage Monday at West Orange Announced by Broadcasting Company" and more with photo of Webb. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Other news, sports and adve... See More  

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625894

Fitchburg, Massachusetts World War memorial...

Item #625894

November 12, 1928

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 12, 1928



* World War I Memorial statue dedication

* Upper Common Park - Fitchburg, Massachusetts

* Sculptor Henry Adams




The front page has a nice banner headline that announces: "CITY PAYS HOMAGE TO ITS HERO DEAD" with subheads and photo of the World War memorial statue. First report coverage on the dedication of this World War I memori... See More  

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625893

Babe Ruth gets engaged...

Item #625893

April 16, 1929

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1929 



* George Herman Babe Ruth 

* Claire Merritt Hodgson 

* Engagement
 



Page 31 has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth to Marry Mrs. Claire Hodgson; He and Former Actress Get License Here" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially this topic.

Other news, sports and a... See More  

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625848

Penn State wins college boxing title in 1930....

Item #625848

March 17, 1935

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's Section Only, March 17, 1935



* Penn State Nittany Lions

* College boxing championship




The front page of this section has a one column heading: "PENN STATE BOXERS GAIN COLLEGE TITLE" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the Penn State Nittany Lions winning the team championship in college boxing.

Other sport's related news of the day. Com... See More  

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625802

Death of Florenz Ziegfeld in 1932...

Item #625802

July 23, 1932

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1932 



* Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld death

* Impresario - Show Boat




The front page has a one column heading: "FLORENZ ZIEGFELD DIES IN HOLLYWOOD AFTER LONG ILLNESS" with subheads that include: "Leading Figure in New York Theater World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy" "Began Career in Chicago" and more. (see) First
... See More  

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