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1929 Rye Cove, Virginia tornado disaster...
Item #659417
May 03, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIES, May 3, 1929
* Rye Cove, Virginia tornado
* Schoolhouse disaster
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "25 KILLED, HUNDREDS HURT BY TORNADOES IN 8 STATES; 19 DIE IN VIRGINIA SCHOOL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the tornado outbreak in Virginia and Maryland in which a school in Rye Cove Va was hit directly during class time. Always ... See More
1930 Legs Diamond arrested abroad...
Item #659402
September 02, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 2, 1930
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond arrested in Germany
* 1st East to West Atlantic Ocean flight (more difficult)
* Dieudonne Costes & Marice Bellonte
* Europe to United States in airplane (1st time)
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Germans Seize 'Legs' Diamond After Expulsion From Belgium" with subhead. (see) Alwa... See More
Richard E. Byrd's 2nd expedition to Antarctica...
Item #659352
April 21, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, April 21, 1935
* Richard E. Byrd's 2nd Antarctica expedition
* Much accomplished with mapping the area
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "BYRD'S EXPEDITION REMAPS ANTARCTICA" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on the next page with related map.
Other topics throughout. Complete section 2 only with all 10 ... See More
Allies capture Le Mans, France in 1944....
Item #659345
August 10, 1944
THE BOSTON POST, August 10, 1944
* Post D-Day France being occupied by U.S. Army
* World War II German defense falling apart
* Le Mans & more towns France falls to the allies
The front page has a four column headline: "BIG U. S. SWEEP NEARING PARIS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 14 pages, a f... See More
Battle of Stalingrad ends with Nazis defeated...
Item #659341
February 03, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 3, 1943
* Battle of Stalingrad ending
* Nazis 1st major loss in WWII
* One of the bloodiest battles in history
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "RUSSIANS FINISH 'LIQUIDATION' OF 330,000 GERMANS" with subhead and related map. (see) First report coverage on the end of the Battle of Stalingrad which was considered the 1st major loss... See More
Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching... Nikola Tesla...
Item #659297
July 10, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 10, 1934
* Nikola Tesla- father of the radio
* Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching
* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted
Page 8 has one column headings: "LOUISIANA NEGRO LYNCHED" "Taken From Bastrop Jail and Hanged on Court House Lawn" First report coverage on the lynching of Andrew McLeod in Bastrop, Louisiana.
Page 19 has one column ... See More
Early Willie Mosconi... pocket billiards....
Item #659224
March 08, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1938
* Early Willie Mosconi - pool
* Pocket billiards championship
The sport's section (page 13) has a one column heading: "MOSCONI IS VICTOR. TIES FOR CUE LEAD" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high per... See More
Don Bradman breaks cricket record in 1932...
Item #659211
January 05, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 5, 1932
* Don Bradman breaks batsman record
* Australian cricketer
Page 21 has a one column heading: "SET WORLD'S MARK IN CRICKET MATCH" with subheads: "Bradman and Woodruff Score 274 Runs to Break Record for Second Wicket", "Australia Registers 554" and more. First report coverage on famed cricket player, Don Bradman, breaking ... See More
John Dillinger hunted in Chicago ?...
Item #659202
May 05, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger now in Chicago ?
* The city where he would be killed
* Post Little Bohemia Lodge shootout
* Best title to be had (rare as such)
The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Hunt Takes a Turn on High Seas" Related photo on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activiti... See More
1932 Al 'Scarface' Capone going to prison...
Item #659196
May 04, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1932
* Al Capone gets 11 year term
* Tax evasion - last chance denied
* Chicago gangster boss
The front page has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE BOUND FOR ATLANTA PRISON" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Al Capone's last day of freedom as he is on his way to the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia. Always nice to have notable events in history... See More
1938 Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich of Russia death...
Item #659173
October 13, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1938
* Grand Duke Kirill (Cyril) Vladimirovich of Russia
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "GRAND DUKE CYRIL DIES IN PARIS EXILE" 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 advertisements of the day. Complete w... See More
Danno O'Mahony wrestling...
Item #659171
June 28, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 28, 1935.
* Danno O'Mahony, Irish professional wrestler
* Eva Coo "The Mallet Murderer" electric chair
The front page has a one column heading: "MRS. COO, SCARNICI ARE PUT TO DEATH" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 3 with photos of each.
Page 27 has a one column heading: "O'MAHONEY TOSSES LONDOS IN BOSTON" w... See More
Novelist Edgar Wallace in 1932....
Item #659167
January 24, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 8 only, January 24, 1932
* Edgar Wallace visits Hollywood
* English novelist, writer, playwright, screenwriter & more
Page 6-X of this section has a three column heading: "EDGAR WALLACE ENJOYS HOLLYWOOD" See images for coverage on Wallace's visit to Hollywood. It was here that he would became gravely ill and die about two weeks later.
Complete ... See More
Balloon flight record into the stratosphere...
Item #659163
August 18, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 18, 1932
* Ballooning flight into the stratosphere
* Auguste Piccard & Max Cosyns
* Altitude record broken (53,153 ft.)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PICCARD IN BALLOON STARTS FOR ASCENT INTO STRATOSPHERE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the takeoff of the record breaking balloon flight continues on page 3 with 2... See More
1938 Karl Kautsky death... Marxism...
Item #659135
October 18, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 18, 1938
* Karl Kautsky death (1st report)
* Marxist theoretician - philosopher
The top of page 25 has a one column heading: "KARL KAUTSKY, 84, MARXIST, 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 advertisements of ... See More
1938 Winston Churchill radio broadcast...
Item #659134
October 17, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 17, 1938
* Prime minister Winston Churchill
* Radio broadcast to America and London
* "The Defense of Freedom and Peace"
The top of page 5 has a six column headline: "Text of Address by Winston Churchill Replying to Chancellor Hitler" with small photo of Churchill. Contains the complete text of Winston Churchill's radio broadcast titled: &qu... See More
Imperial Japanese Navy to grow ?
Item #659101
October 27, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1934
* Imperial Japanese Navy to expand ?
* Prelude to bombing of Pearl Harbor
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "JAPAN TAKES FIRM STAND FOR NAVAL EQUALITY NOW; 1935 PARLEY IS IMPERILED" with subheads. (see) Was this the prelude that would eventually lead to the bombing of Pearl Harbor 7 years later ?.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
John Dillinger hunted in 1934....
Item #659097
April 27, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 27, 1934.
* Outlaw John Dillinger
* Post Little Bohemia shootout
* Hunted in North Midwest
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "HEALTH OFFICIAL AIDED DILLINGER" with subheads. (see) Coverage on John Dillinger being hunted after the shootout at the Little Bohemia Lodge in Wisconsin.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compl
Japan's view towards America in 1931....
Item #659086
December 27, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 9 only, December 27, 1931
* Japanese position re. America
* Ten years before Pearl Harbor
* Hugh Byas editorial
The front page has a banner headline: "JAPAN'S ATTITUDE TOWARD THE UNITED STATES" with subhead, related photo and map. (see) This is an editorial by Hugh Byas on Japan's viewpoint toward the rest of the World, particularly towards Am... See More
NYC Christ Church, United Methodist cornerstone laid....
Item #659083
November 15, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, November 15, 1931
* Christ Church, United Methodist
* Park Avenue at 60th Street - NYC
* Laying of the cornerstone
Page 6 of this section has a two column illustration: "New Christ Church, Methodist Episcopal" with subheads that include: "LAY CHURCH STONE IN PARK AV. TODAY" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete section 2 o... See More
1947 Steamer Island Queen disaster...
Item #659078
September 10, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 10, 1947
* Excursion steamer Island Queen
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania fire disaster
The front page has a six column heading: "21 Dead or Missing in Excursion Ship Fire" with subheads. Small related map on page 14. A full back page pictorial is nice for display. (see) First report coverage on the excursion steamer "Island Queen" explo... See More
Charles Lindbergh daily airmail service begins from Mexico....
Item #659026
March 10, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1929
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh inaugurates
* 1st daily airmail service from Mexico to U.S.
The front page has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH AT BORDER WITH MEXICAN MAIL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on aviator Charles Lindbergh making the very 1st daily airmail flight from Mexico to the United States. (Mexico City to Brownsville, Tex... See More
1947 Glazier--Higgins--Woodward tornadoes....
Item #659016
April 10, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 10, 1947
* 1947 F5 tornadoes disasters
* Woodward, Oklahoma
* Glazier & Higgins, Texas
The front page has a one column heading: "Tornado Rips Panhandle, 41 Die, Report" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 46 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within... See More
Helen Keller's companion death....
Item #659010
October 21, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 21, 1936
* Anne Sullivan Macy death (1st report)
* Teacher and companion of Helen Keller
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "MRS. ANNE MARCY, HELEN KELLER'S TEACHER, IS DEAD" with subhead and small photo of Macy. (see) First report coverage the death of Annie Sullivan, companion of Helen Keller.
Other news, sports and advertisem
Anne de Rochechouart de Martemart death....
Item #659003
February 04, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 4, 1933
* Duchess of Uzès death
* French aristocrat - feminist
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "DUCHESS D'UZES IS DEAD IN PARIS" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Anne de Rochechouart de Mortemart.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, this is the rare rag ed... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #658998
February 23, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1933
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Bluebird car speed record
* Daytona Beach, Florida
The front page has a one column heading: "CAMPBELL DRIVES 272 MILES AN HOUR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 10 with related photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other new... See More
Ernie Schaaf death by boxing knockout...
Item #658997
February 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1933
* Boxer Ernie Schaaf death
* Heavyweight boxing knockout
* Primo Carnera
The front page has a one column heading: "ERNIE SCHAAF DIES; BOXING UNDER FIRE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was pr... See More
1932 solar eclipse...
Item #658994
September 01, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 1, 1932
* Solar eclipse
* Moon - Earth - Sun
The front page has a one column heading: "MILLIONS GAZE IN AWE AT MOONAND SUN DRAMA" with subhead. A few related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 30 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed o... See More
Bloody Mayday Berlin 1929... Communist riots..
Item #658990
May 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1929
* Bloody Mayday Berlin 1929 - riots
* Communist Party of Germany (KPD)
* Red Combatant's League (RFD)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "8 SLAIN, 73 WOUNDED AS 500 POLICE FIGHT REDS IN BERLIN RIOTS" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all ... See More
1928 Founding of television...
Item #658987
July 22, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1928
* John Baird - father of television
* TV in it's infancy - inventions - experiments
Page 10 has one column headings: "RECORD REPRODUCES SCENES WITH MUSIC" "Baird Combines Electric Phonograph With Television Principles in Disk Device" "Double Grooves Utilized" and more. (see) Very significant reports during the founding of ... See More
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #658986
March 15, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 15, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post famous wooden gun escape
* Hunted in the Midwest
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JOHN DILLINGER PAROLE UNDER FIRE OF JURORS" with subhead. Three related photos are on the back page. This was probably the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history. When it comes to... See More
The "Spruce Goose" launches...
Item #658940
November 02, 1947
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, November 2, 1947.
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Spruce Goose - H-4 Hercules
* Launches into water for famous flight
* VARIOUS CLIPPINGS CUT OUT
The front page has a one column heading: "Hughes Floats His 25 Million Flying Giant" Two related photos on page 2. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Thir... See More
1939 Annexation of Czechoslovakia to Hitler photos....
Item #658939
March 26, 1939
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, March 26, 1939
* Czechoslovakia surrenders to Adolph Hitler
* Annexation of the country to the Third Reich
The front page of this rotogravure section has 5 related photos concerning the annexation of Czechoslovakia to Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany.
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with all 12 pages, rag edition in nice c... See More
Tommy Holmes consecutive game hit record...
Item #658917
July 07, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1945
* Tommy Holmes - Boston Braves
* Consecutive game hitting streak record
* Major League Baseball - MLB
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "HOLMES HITS IN 34TH STRAIGHT; TOPS RECORD" with subhead, small photo and box scores. First report coverage on Tommy Holmes breaking Rogers Hornsby National League record. He would ... See More
Aviator Howard Hughes... Pan Am trials...
Item #658905
August 08, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 8, 1947
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Pan Am airlines - TWA
The front page has a six column heading: "End Hughes-Brewster Feud; Quiz to Go On" with subheads. Related photo on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp ... See More
1938 Los Angeles, California flood...
Item #658901
March 04, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 4, 1938
* 1938 Los Angeles, California flood
* Nice headline for display
This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CALIFORNIA FLOOD TOLL CLIMBS TO 124" with subheads that include: "PARALYZED FILM CITY STRUGGLES TO RESTORE ITS PUBLIC SERVICES" and more with large pictorial. (see)
Other news o... See More
Columbia Universtiy's greatest football game...
Item #658899
October 26, 1947
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, October 26, 1947
* Columbia University's greatest football game
* Army Cadets - NCAA college football
* 1 of the greatest upsets
The front page of this section has a three column heading: "Army Streak Ends, 21-2" with subhead. First report coverage continues inside with lineups. This game is considered one the... See More
1945 David Lloyd George death...
Item #658894
March 27, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27,`1945
* David Lloyd George death (1st report)
* Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
* British statesman - Liberal Party politician
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Lloyd George Dies of Influenza On His North Wales Farm at 82" (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. Always nice to have notable events... See More
1947 Coal mine disaster in Centralia, Illinois...
Item #658882
March 26, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 26, 1947
* Centralia, Illinois
* Coal mine explosion disaster
The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "73 IN MINE! 23 DEAD" and "Explosion Rips Illinois Pit; 1st Survivor's Story" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the coal mine disaster at Central... See More
1947 Pine Bluff, Arkansas tornado disaster...
Item #658816
June 02, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1947
* Pine Bluff, Arkansas
* Leedey, Oklahoma
* Tornadoes disaster
The front page has a great banner headline: "NEW TORNADO! 37 KILLED" with subhead. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 46 pages, light... See More
1923 Beer Hall Putsch Beginning...
Item #658790
November 08, 1923
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, November 8, 1923
* Beer Hall Putsch beginning
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GERMANY PREPARED TO HEAD OFF MARCH OF BAVARIAN TROOPS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning, a few binding slits along the spine, generally nice. Should be handled with ca
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* Beer Hall Putsch beginning
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GERMANY PREPARED TO HEAD OFF MARCH OF BAVARIAN TROOPS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning, a few binding slits along the spine, generally nice. Should be handled with ca
U.S. Army captures Cologne, Germany in 1945....
Item #658780
March 07, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 7, 1945
* Capture of Cologne, Germany
* First United States Army
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a great banner headline: "WIN COLOGNE; CITY OF RUINS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 32 pages, ligh... See More
1943 Frankford Junction train wreck....
Item #658763
September 07, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 7, 1943.
* Frankford Junction train wreck
* Congressional Limited disaster
* Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The front page has a great banner headline: "TRAIN WRECKED; 50 KILLED" with subheads. Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World fam
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* Frankford Junction train wreck
* Congressional Limited disaster
* Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The front page has a great banner headline: "TRAIN WRECKED; 50 KILLED" with subheads. Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World fam
Tunis & Bizerte, Tunisia fall in 1943...
Item #658759
May 08, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 8, 1943
* Tunis & Bizerte, Tunisia captured
* World War II - WWII
* 5th Panzer Army (Germany) defeated
The front page has a great banner headline: "BIZERTE AND TUNIS TAKEN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 36 page... See More
1943 Elkton, Maryland explosion disaster...
Item #658757
May 05, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1943
* Elkton, Maryland explosion disaster
* Triumph Explosives Industries (1st report)
The front page has a one column heading: "15 Are Killed, Scores Hurt in Arms Blast" Related photo on page 12. First report coverage of the Triumph Explosives Company explosion disaster in Elkton, Maryland. Always nice to have notable events in history report... See More
1942 Pryor Creek, Oklahoma tornado disaster...
Item #658728
April 28, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 28, 1942
* Pryor Creek, Oklahoma tornado disaster
The front page has a great banner headline: "STORM KILLS 100; 1,000 HURT" with subhead and small map. Nice for display. First report coverage on the famous Pryor Creek, Oklahoma tornado that leveled the town. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Comple... See More
Rudolph Hess parachute mystery in 1941...
Item #658718
May 13, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 13, 1941.
* Rudolph Hess Scotland parachute jump mystery
* Adolph Hitler's right hand man
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a banner headline in bold lettering: "HESS SKIPS; IN BRITAIN" with subheads. related photos on the back page. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, this issue has some front page tape mends which affects the appearance of the ... See More
A 1905 school newspaper from Scotland, PA...
Item #658704
September 14, 1905
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pa., Sept. 14, 1905 Ftpg. has a nice 5 by 8 inch photo of the "Scotland School Base-Ball Team". Players are wearing neat period uniforms that feature pointed collar jerseys that lace up the front. Also present is an interesting article regarding Captain Wirz, and the Andersonville Prison atrocities.
Small-folio size, 4 pgs., on slick paper.
USS S-4 (SS-109) submarine sinking...
Item #658701
December 22, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1927
* USS S-4 (SS-109) submarine sinking
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "DIVERS GET AIR INTO TORPEDO ROOM OF S-4; DESPERATE EFFORTS WIN, BUT HOPE IS SLIM; SIGNALS TAPPED ON THE HULL NOW UNANSWERED" with subheads. Lengthy coverage continues on pages 2 & 3.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 p... See More
1947 coal mine disaster at West Frankfort, Illinois...
Item #658700
July 25, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 25, 1947
* West Frankfort, Illinois
* Coal mining explosion disaster
* The Old Ben No. 8 mine
The front page has a great banner headline: "26 KILLED IN ILLINOIS MINE!" with subheads. Nice for display. Three related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the coal mine disaster at West Frankfort, Illinois. Always nice to have notable even... See More
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