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Airship R100 maiden transatlantic flight...
Item #622182
August 01, 1930
August 1, 1930
* R100 - R-100 British rigid airship
* Maiden transatlantic flight ends
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "R-100 ARRIVES AT MONTREAL AIRPORT; BATTLES STORM AS SHE NEARS HER GOAL; DAMAGED FIN REPAIRED AS SHIP DRIFTS" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 2 with map.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pa... See More
Charles Lindbergh receives gold medal....
Item #622181
August 16, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 16, 1930
* Charles Lindbergh receives Congressional gold medal
* President Herbert Hoover - White House
The front page has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH RECEIVES MEDAL FROM HOOVER" with subheads. (see) Text continues on page 3 witgh photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, rag edition, a little spine wear a... See More
Harvey Gantt breaks the color barrier....
Item #622169
January 28, 1963
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, January 28, 1963
* Harvey Gantt break the color barrier
* 1srt Negro enrolled in a South Carolina college
* Clemson University Tigers
The front page has a three column headline: "Color Wall Broken In South Carolina" with caption: "Negro Enrolled at Clemson College" (see) 1st report coverage on Harvey Bernard Gantt becoming the 1st Negro to enrol... See More
Charles Lindbergh...
Item #622155
June 09, 1927
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 9, 1927.
* Charles Lindbergh's coming home
* On board the USS Memphis - light cruiser
The front page has a two column headline: "ALL WASHINGTON IS PREPARING FOR A RECORD GREETING" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
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The All-Stars play in Japan... Babe Ruth singles...
Item #622153
November 05, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 5, 1934
* Babe Ruth all-stars play in japan
The Sports Section (page 15) has one column headings: "JAPANESE FANS IDOLIZE RUTH" "Babe Impressed by Orderliness of Crowd at Game in Tokio" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, a little irregular along the spine, generally good.... See More
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #622136
June 30, 1933
THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 30, 1933
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle death (1st report)
* Silent film actor, comedian and director
Page 13 has a one column heading: "FATTY ARBUCKLE DIES SUDDENLY" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day including a front page report on the Jack Sharkey vs. Primo Carnera championship boxing match. Complete in 26 pages, light b... See More
Italo Balbo killed in 1940....
Item #622133
June 30, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1940
* Italo Balbo killed
* Italian Blackshirt
* Marshal of the Air Force
The front page has a five column headline that reads: "BALBO KILLED, HIS PLANE SHOT DOWN" with subheads that include: "Italy In Mourning" "Fascist Leader Had Been Sent to Libya After Reported Jealously of Premier" and more. (see) Lengthy text continues inside... See More
Death of Joe DiMaggio in a New York City newspaper...
Item #622107
March 09, 1999
DAILY NEWS, New York City, March 9, 1999 This is the "National Edition" with the very nice, full front page memorial to Joe DiMaggio who had just died, with a special "wrap-around" cover sheet with his photo from an earlier year with the New York Yankees. Great to have this report in a New York City newspaper.
The "wrap-around", is exclusively on DiMaggio &... See More
Babe Ruth in the World Series headline...
Item #622097
October 11, 1923
THE NORWICH SUN, New York, Oct. 11, 1923 Front page heads include: "Yanks Win The Second Game By the Score of Four To Two; 'Babe' Ruth Gets A Home Run".
Eight pages, chipping at the bottom & right margins.
Soviet space dogs launching...
Item #622046
August 19, 1960
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 19, 1960
* Korabl-Sputnik 2
* Soviet space dogs Belka and Strelka
* Francis Gary Powers
The front page has a two heading: "5-Ton Space Ship Carrying Animals Launched By Reds" This was the very 1st space flight to bring back animals still alive.
Also on the front page is a four column headline: "Powers Sentenced To 10-Year Term"... See More
Death of the publisher...
Item #621994
April 20, 1935
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL of the New York Times, April 20, 1935
* Publisher Adolph Ochs death
The front page is taken up with a photo of "Adolph S. Ochs", publisher of the N.Y. Times who recently died.
Complete in 28 pages, 9 3/4 by 13 inches, minor mend to a lower corner, minimal margin wear.
Estelle Taylor supports Jack Dempsey after loss...
Item #621963
September 30, 1926
THE NEWS, Cleveland, Ohio, September 30, 1926
* Re: Jack Dempsey's defeat at the hands of Gene Tunney
* Estelle Taylor, his actress wife, supports him
* Boxing history
The front page has a one column head: "Estelle Is Still True to Dempsey," with the subhead: "Doesn't Know Difference Between Upper Cut and Lower Cut, But Hopes He'll Stay In The Fight Game." I... 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
American Navy is helpless against German U-boats...
Item #621798
April 07, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, April 7, 1942 This newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during almost all of WWII. During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, offering a unique insight into how the Axis reported the news during the war.
Consequently, the pro-Nazi front page h... See More
First Woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #621777
June 07, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 7, 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 four column headline: "Friendship Fails in 3 Take-offs..." with subhead. (see) Wea... See More
Brooklyn Dodgers win pennant....
Item #621751
September 26, 1941
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 26, 1941
* Brooklyn Dodgers (Los Angeles)
* Wins baseball National League pennant
* 1st time in 21 years - The Bums
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 16: "Dodgers Cop Title In National League"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
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
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta...
Item #621748
February 06, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 6, 1943
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
* 2nd fight - Robinson's 1st ever loss
* Boxing - Boxers
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "ROBINSON WIN STRING BROKEN" and "La Motta Floors Negro as He Takes Decision". This was the famous second fight in which LaMotta beat Robinson.
Other news, sports... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta...
Item #621747
February 26, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 26, 1943
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta (day of)
* 3rd of 6 fights (tiebreaker)
* From Robinson's birth place
This 30 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 18: "Hayes Returns to Ring on Olympic Card" with subheads that include: "Sugar-Jake Rubber Bout Is Headliner" and more. This would be the third fight... See More
Adolph Hitler vows to avenge Italy...
Item #621721
September 13, 1943
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Sept. 13, 1943 The front page has a banner head: "Germany is More Resolute Than Ever" with a subhead: "Neither Time nor Force of Arms Will Cause Reich to Submit - Adolf Hitler". Hitler's speech is prefaced: "On Friday evening, Adolf Hitler, the German Fuehrer, delivered a message to the people. He dealt at length with Italy's co... See More
Airship Italia reaches North Pole...
Item #621718
May 24, 1928
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 24, 1928
* Airship Italia - Umberto Nobile
* North Pole - polar flight
The front page has a banner headline: "NOBILE CRUISES OVER POLE FOR HOUR, STARTS BACK" with subheads and map. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, generally good.... See More
Prince Alert breaks record...
Item #621687
October 08, 1902
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, October 8, 1902 Page 9 has a one column headline "PRINCE ALERT'S RACE" with subhead "Beat Sir Albert S. and Broke the Half Mile Pacing Record".
Other news, sports and advertisements are within.
This is complete in ten pages, chipping and small edges, irregular left spine. Must be handled with care.
Einstein's Uniform field theory....
Item #621684
April 16, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1930
* Dr. Albert Einstein
* Uniform field theory
* Electricity and gravity
Page 3 has one column headings: "Dr. Einstein Clarifies Theory To Scientists" "German Physicist Retraces to Prussian Academy Steps in Reaching His Field Formula" See image for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 60 pages, some s... See More
Majdanek concentration camp horrors revealed...
Item #621672
August 30, 1944
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 30, 1944
* Nazi concentration camp exposed for 1st time
* Horrors of Majdanek revealed
A two column heading near the bottom of the front page reads: "Germans Admit Big Slaughter Of Many Men, Women, Children" Coverage on the horrors revealed at the Majdanek concentration camp at Lublin, Poland.
Other news, sports and advertisements of t... See More
Junnosuke Inoue assassination...
Item #621671
February 10, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 10, 1932
* Junnosuke Inoue assassination
* Bank of Japan - Nippon Ginko
* League of Blood Incident
The front page has a two column headline: "CHINESE HOLD OFF ENEMY ON THREE LINES OF ATTACK; INOUYE IS SLAIN IN TOKYO" with many subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete... See More
Winnie Ruth Judd sentenced to death....
Item #621638
February 09, 1932
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 9, 1932
* Winnie Ruth Judd death sentence
* "The Trunk Murderess"
The front page has one column headings: "JUDD WOMAN IS CONVICTED" "Hears the Death Penalty Without the Flicker of An Eyelash"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a few binding holes along spine, otherwise goo... See More
A copy of the very first New York Times crossword puzzle...
Item #621440
February 15, 1942
A reprint of the very first NEW YORK TIMES crossword puzzle which was published in The New York Times Magazine, February 15, 1942 (more than one available).
* The first New York Times crossword puzzle - a copy
* A hardcopy print of a high-resolution scan of an original
The original magazine, done in tabloid-size format, was section seven in the Sunday edition of the Times of the same dat... See More
A Christmas-themed front page...
Item #621430
December 24, 1907
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 24, 1907 A very nice Christmas-themed front page showing angels with several borders of holly and a heading: "Merry Christmas To You All". This front page is in red & green ink while the balance of the issue is in black ink.
Eight pages, 12 3/4 by 19 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
Joe Louis... Jersey Joe Walcott...
Item #621425
June 26, 1948
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, June 26, 1948
* Joe Louis vs. Jersey Joe Walcott
* Heavyweight boxing title (pre fight news)
* Yankee Stadium
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Louis Winner, Will Retire From Boxing" with photo of Louis. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Longest (baseball) scoring streak ends...
Item #621341
August 04, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 4, 1933 A banner headline on page 10 announces: "Longest Scoring Streak in Major League History Ends as Yankees are Blanked" with subheads: "Yankees Finally Bow By A Shut-Out, 7-0", "Held Scoreless by Grove of the Athletics After Tallying in 308 Games in Row", & more. Included is a summary of the game, the box score, and a 2-column actio... See More
The Brink's bank robbery...
Item #621336
January 18, 1950
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Jan. 18, 1950
* Great Brinks Robbery
* 1st report (Boston MA)
* Over 2 Million $$$$
The front page has a three column, two line head: "Gang Robs Armored Truck Firm of 'Over $1,000,000' ". Just above this headline and report is a photo with the caption beginning: "At the scene of $1,000,000 robbery..." (se... See More
Inside Japan from the midst of World War II...
Item #621327
February 21, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, Feb. 21, 1944 Front page heads: "Inside Japan - Jap Fascism Enslaves 70 Million" "Score at Truk" "Hospital Shakedown" "Badoglio Moves to Keep His Job" "The Bedaux Story" "Sues to Regain Cartel Stock"".
Tabloid size, complete in 20 pages, nice condition.
What Hitler has done to the youth...
Item #621158
February 28, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, Feb. 28, 1944 The headlines read" "What Hitlerism Has Done to Youth" "We Want to Quit - Finns Tell Hitler" "Pig Sties for War Workers - Florida Housing Blocked" "Vichyites Can't Halt Patriots' Sabotage" "2 Catholic Groups Attack Health Bill" "Soviets Roll Up Northern Front".
Tabloid-size, complete i... See More
Dwight Eisenhower's inauguration...
Item #621157
January 20, 1953
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, Jan. 20, 1953 This issue features a banner headline of "Eisenhower Is Sworn in as President" with subheads and one column photo of Eisenhower. Other news of the day.
The complete 4 page issue in good condition.
Jayne Mansfield killed in crash...
Item #621139
June 29, 1967
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, June 29, 1967
* Jayne Mansfield killed in car crash
* Hollywood actress and Playboy Playmate
The front page has a three column heading "Road Crash Kills Jayne" with caption: "Actress and two Men Die" and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the automobile accident that killed famous actress Jayne Mansfield.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Billy Jurges shot by girl...
Item #621131
July 07, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1932
* Billy Jurges shot by girl
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball player
This 38 page newspaper has one column headings on page 18: "BILL JURGES WOUNDED BY GIRL HE REJECTED" and "Chicago Cubs Player and Young Woman Are Shot in Struggle for Her Pistol" First report coverage on the shooting of Chicago Cubs' Shortstop William Jurges by his jilt... See More
The Gold Star Mother Pilgrimages...
Item #621045
July 22, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1930
* Gold Star Mothers - Motherhood
* Women Negroes pilgrimages
* Paris, France
Page 11 has a one column heading: "GOLD STAR NEGROES WELCOMED IN PARIS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Charles Lindbergh baby found dead...
Item #621040
May 14, 1932
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, May 14, 1932
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping case
* 2nd report on finding the dead body
* Upcoming trial of the century
This 14 page newspaper has a great two line banner headline on the front page: "MURDERERS ARE SOUGHT OFF THE ATLANTIC COAST" with subheads that include: "Col. Lindbergh Sees Remains of His Child Before Crem... See More
Franks Hawks breaks airplane speed record....
Item #621037
August 14, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1930
* Aviator Frank Hawks
* Transcontinental airplane flight
* Speed record broken
The front page has a three column headline: "HAWKS FLIES FROM COAST IN 12 1/2 HOURS, 2 1/2 UNDER MARK SET BY THE LINDBERGHS; EXCEEDS 200-MILE SPEED ALL THE WAY" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on Franks Hawks record breaking transcontinental west-to-east air... See More
Albert Einstein arrives in America....
Item #621028
October 17, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 17, 1933
* Albert Einstein arrives in America (1st report)
* Escapes Adolph Hitler & Third Reich
The front page has one column headings: "PROF. EINSTEIN DODGES PRESS" "German Scientist Taken Off Steamer Secretly--but Reporter Meets Him". (see) 1st report coverage on Albert Einstein arriving in America after escaping Nazi G... See More
Albert Einstein 1930 America visit....
Item #621025
December 11, 1930
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 11, 1930
* Albert Einstein visits America
The front page has a two column heading: "Einstein Lands in U. S. 'Kill Militarism' His Message to Americans" with subhead (see photos). 1st report coverage of Albert Einstein's visit to the United States from Germany. A few years later he would leave Germany to escape Adolph Hitler... See More
Frank Gotch pro wrestler title win in 1910...
Item #621024
June 02, 1910
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 2, 1910
* Frank Gotch wins title
* Professional wrestling
* Stanislaus Zbyszko
Page 3 has a very small one column heading: "Gotch Retains Title" See image for brief 1st report coverage on Frank Gotch defending his heavyweight pro wrestling World title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More
Maryville, Missouri Negro lynching...
Item #621023
January 12, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, January 12, 1931
* Raymond Gunn lynching
* Maryville MO Missouri
* Burned atop a schoolhouse
The front page has one column headings: "Mob Burns Negro To Death On School Roof" "Building Made Funeral Pyre; Victim Chained To Prevent His Escape" and more. (see) Early, same day 1st report coverage on the lynching of Negr... See More
1957 Burton Abbott execution...
Item #621016
March 16, 1957
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 16, 1957
* Burton Abbott execution
* Rapist and murderer
* San Quentin State Prison
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "Reprieve for Kidnap-Killer Reaches Death House Two Minutes Too Late". (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
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John Logie Baird & television...
Item #621012
July 15, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1930
* John Logie Baird - father of television
* TV in it's infancy - inventions - experiments
* 1st public showing in Great Britain
The front page has a two column heading: "Television Play Is Broadcast in Britain; Dramatic Critic Sees Perfection Far Off" Very significant reporting during the founding of television, an invention which would chan... See More
Eight Nazi Saboteurs caught...
Item #621009
June 29, 1942
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 29, 1942
* FBI Agents Grab Several Accomplices of Eight Nazi Saboteurs; Others Sought
* German Agents, Landed to Blast U.S. Plants
The front page has a two column heading: "FBI Denies Any German Sabotage Experts Escape" with subhead and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 16 pages, a few s... See More
Jack Zuta assasssination...
Item #620939
August 03, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 3, 1930
* Chicago gangland war
* George 'Bugs' Moran
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Jack Zuta assassination
Page 7 has a one column heading: "CHICAGO 'SQUEALER' SLAIN BY GUNMAN" with subheads. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
1974 President Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #620930
August 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York City, August 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon Resigns
The front page is one of the most dramatic reporting the resignation of the President, with over half of the page taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS" the balance noting: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to S... See More
Color baseball print on the cover...
Item #620920
July 30, 1904
TIP TOP WEEKLY, New York, July 30, 1904 A magazine for boys. The colorful cover shows an infielder "Gathering in a hot grounder" as the caption notes. Also the back cover announces: "Play Ball--The TipTop Baseball Tournament for 1904 is Open...Look Inside for Rules...".
Complete in 32 pages plus covers, various chipping at the margins, archivally repaired at the spine. A... See More
The sinking of the Hesperian...
Item #620728
September 07, 1915
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, September 7, 1915 This paper has a three line, three column headline "Hesperian Sinks; 26 Dead; No Excuse for Act Found; Disavowal Is Expected" with subheads "Twenty-five Bodies of Crew and Passengers Not Recovered" "Says Ship Was Not Warned" "Survivors Make Affidavits and Captain Gives in Report" and more. Other related articles are ... See More
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