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RMS Queen Mary ocean liner maiden voyage...
Item #657593
June 02, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1936.
* Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary
* Maiden voyage to America (arrival)
The front page has a one column heading: "Land, Sea, Air Din 'Welcome' to Queen Mary" Photo of the famous ocean liner on the Hudson River. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 36 pages, this
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* Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary
* Maiden voyage to America (arrival)
The front page has a one column heading: "Land, Sea, Air Din 'Welcome' to Queen Mary" Photo of the famous ocean liner on the Hudson River. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 36 pages, this
1928 Summer Olympics opening ceremonies...
Item #657592
July 29, 1932
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 29, 1928
* 1928 Summer Olympics
* Amsterdam, Netherlands
* Opening ceremonies
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FISTS MAR OLYMPIC OPENING" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete 1st and 2nd section only with 36 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In gre... See More
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith....
Item #657590
October 20, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1930
* Aviator Charles Kingsford Smith
* England to Australia air race
* Record breaking airplane flight
Page 11 has a one column heading: "CUTS RECORD 5 DAYS IN AUSTRALIA FLIGHT" with subheads and photo of Smith. (see) Coverage on his record breaking flight from England to Australia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4... See More
1938 War Admiral wins at Hialeah Park in Florida...
Item #657531
February 20, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, February 20, 1938
* War Admiral's 1st win as a 4 year old
* Hialeah Park Race Track - Florida
Near the bottom of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "War Admiral Wins Hialeah Stake Before Record Crowd" Reporting continues on page 4 with related photo and race chart. First report coverage on War Admiral winn... See More
1938 Rodessa, Louisiana tornado...
Item #657517
February 18, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 18, 1938
* Rodessa, Louisiana tornado
* Caddo County disaster
* Oil boom town wrecked
The front page has a great banner headline: "20 DIE IN LOUISIANA TORNADO" with subheads and small related map. Nice for display. First report coverage on the devastating tornado that hit the oil boom town of Rodessa, Louisiana.
Complete with all 32 pa... See More
1938 Santa Ana air show disaster...
Item #657516
July 25, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 25, 1938
* Santa Ana air show disaster
* Bogota, Columbia
* Curtis Hawk II airplane
The front page has a great banner headline: "FLYER FALLS IN CROWD; 34 DIE" with subhead and small related map. Nice for display.
Complete with all 22 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In ... See More
1934 Babes in the Woods murder (Pine Grover Furnace)....
Item #657494
November 26, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 26, 1934
* Babes in the Wood murders
* Pine Grove Furnace Park
* Carlisle, Pennsylvania
The front page has a great banner headline: "SIFT CLEWS IN GIRLS' DEATH" with subhead. Nice for display. Photo of the crime scene in on the back page. (see) Coverage on the ""Babes in the Wood murders" near Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Complete w... See More
Dime builds battleship fund... Marjorie Sterett...
Item #657488
February 04, 1916
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, February 4, 1916 Front page carries an article entitled "Little Girl's Dime May Build A Warship to Guard America" with subtitle "Child, Tired of Funds for Foreigners, Starts One for Own Nation". This is about Marjorie Sterett who started the Marjorie Sterett Battleship Fund Award from her desire to help build the battleships for World War I. Her hand... See More
1933 Thomas G. W. Settle balloon flight flop...
Item #657487
August 05, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 5, 1933
* Officer Thomas G. W. Settle
* Century of Progress balloon
* Soldier Field flight failure
The front page has a great banner headline: "BALLOON RISES A MILE; FALLS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. A full back page pictorial is also nice for display. Probably only found in this Chicago publication.
Complete with all 24 pages, thi... See More
Babe Ruth ends career with the Yankees...
Item #657473
October 01, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 1, 1934.
* Babe Ruth ends career with New York Yankees
* Hits 3 home runs during practice
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a two column heading: "The Babe Is Through; 10,000 Cheer Slugger in Last Stand" with box scores. Historic report as this was Babe Ruth's very last game played with the Yankees.
Complete with all 34 page
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* Babe Ruth ends career with New York Yankees
* Hits 3 home runs during practice
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a two column heading: "The Babe Is Through; 10,000 Cheer Slugger in Last Stand" with box scores. Historic report as this was Babe Ruth's very last game played with the Yankees.
Complete with all 34 page
1934 West Coast waterfront strike...
Item #657470
July 15, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 15, 1934
* San Francisco West Coast waterfront strike beginning
The front page has a great banner headline: "ALL FRISCO UNIONS ON STRIKE" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 16 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as s... See More
Babe Ruth catches a baseball from airplane....
Item #657467
July 23, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1926
* Babe Ruth catches baseball from airplane
* New York Yankees - major league baseball
Near the bottom of the front is a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Catches Ball From Airplane; Seventh Attempt Gives Him World's Record" (see) A nice curiosity on Ruth that probably was only reported in a NYC publication. Nice to have in this famous title. Rare... See More
Babe Ruth's National League debut in 1935...
Item #657458
April 17, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 17, 1935
* Babe Ruth NL debut
* Boston Braves
* MLB baseball
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "Ruth's Homer And Single Win For Braves, 4-2" with small photo of Ruth crossing home plate. This game was notable as it was Babe Ruth's National League debut as member of the Boston Braves. He would account for all ... See More
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #657407
October 14, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 14, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "DRAMA IN COURT AS U. S. CLOSES CASE ON CAPONE" with subhead. (see)... See More
Hitler is endorsed by the polls...
Item #657280
November 13, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 13, 1933 The banner headline tells the story: "NAZI VOTES SWEEP GERMANY' with a one column head: "Nation Stands Behind Hitler Foreign Policy" "Storm Troops Round Up Electorate".
The article begins: "The most overwhelming election victory in the history of Germany went to the Austrian-born Adolf Hitler yesterday when...96% of the ... See More
R-101 British Airship crash...
Item #657274
October 05, 1930
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 5, 1930
* R101 rigid airship disaster
The front page has a great banner headline: "AIRSHIP EXPLODES; 46 KILLED" with subheads. Nice for display. More on page 2 with a few related photos and map. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, this is the "rag ... See More
1st Masters golf Tournament (day 2)...
Item #657267
March 24, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 24, 1934
* 1st ever Masters Golf Tournament
* 2nd day results - Bobby Jones
* Augusta, Georgia - Horton Smith
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "JONES IN 28TH PLACE; HORTON SMITH LEADS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. This was day 2 of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collecto... See More
Wiley Post... first person to fly solo around the world...
Item #657262
July 23, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 23, 1933
* Aviator Wiley Post - airplane pilot
* First person to fly solo around the world
* The landing in New York City (1st report)
The front page has a great banner headline: "ROUND WORLD; 7 DAYS, 18 HRS." with subheads that include: "POST LANDS IN NEW YORK AFTER RECORD FLIGHT" and more. (see) Nice for display. First re... See More
Great Fall River fire of 1928... Hometown of Lizzie Borden...
Item #657260
February 03, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Nebraska, February 3, 1928
* Fall River, Massachusetts fire disaster
* Home of murderess Lizzie Borden
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "FIRE RAGES IN HEART OF FALL RIVER" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Great Fall River fire of 1928.
Other news of the day. Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the mar... See More
Jim Mollison and wife crash plane in 1933...
Item #657257
July 24, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 24, 1933
* Jim Mollison and wife crash
* Scottish aviator - airplanes
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FLY OCEAN, CRASH NEAR GOAL" with many subheads. (see) Nice for display. Photo on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 26 pages, this is t... See More
1st College Football All-Star Game In 1934...
Item #657219
September 01, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 1, 1934
* Chicago College All-Star Game
* Very 1st annual football game
* Chicago Bears NFL team
* Best title to be had (rare)
The front page has a five column headline: "All-Stars Battle Bears to 0-0 Tie" subheads. (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "COLLEGE SPIRIT STOPS PROS' MARCH ON GOAL" with... See More
Adele Ritchie murder-suicide... prima donna...
Item #657167
April 25, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 25, 1930
* Adele Ritchie murder-suicide death
* Prima donna - comic opera singer
* Edwardian musical comedies - vaudeville
The front page has a great banner headline: "ADELE RITCHIE KILLS HOSTAGES" with subheads. Nice for display. Photo of Ritchie is on the back. First report coverage on American prima donna Adele Ritchie committing suicide. Always ni... See More
Lindblom High School wins 1938 baseball title...
Item #657109
June 14, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 14, 1938
* Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy
* Wins High School baseball championship
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a banner headline: "LINDBLOM WINS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TITLE" with subheads and box scores. Nice for display. Only can be found in a Chicago publication.
Complete with all 26 pages, this is the "rag edition" ... See More
Mahatma Gandhi jail release...
Item #657093
January 26, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 26, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi jail release
The front page has a five column headline: "Britain Orders Freedom for Gandhi" with subheads and small photo of Gandhi. Another photo on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 32 pages, this is the "rag edition&qu... See More
MacArthur: "I shall return"...
Item #657061
March 21, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1942
* General Douglas MacArthur
* "I Shall Return" quote as 1st reported
* World War II Philippines
One of the front page headlines reads: "Australia Gives MacArthur Wild Welcome" after his departure from the Philippines, with the first column head: "General Vows To Do His Best; Throng Cheers"
The report is from an inte... See More
Douglas Corrigan famous flight in 1938...
Item #657031
July 18, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., July 18, 1938.
* Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan famous flight
* New York to Ireland - Unintentional ?
The top of the front page has three column headline: "'MISSING' FLIER LANDS SINGLE-MOTORED PLANE AT IRISH AIRPORT TODAY'" with subheads. (see) Much more on the following pages with a few wire photos. Loads of text h
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* Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan famous flight
* New York to Ireland - Unintentional ?
The top of the front page has three column headline: "'MISSING' FLIER LANDS SINGLE-MOTORED PLANE AT IRISH AIRPORT TODAY'" with subheads. (see) Much more on the following pages with a few wire photos. Loads of text h
Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #657027
May 19, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 19, 1930
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "TRAPPED AS HE SETS BOMB" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. (see)
When it c... See More
The assassination of Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie...
Item #656979
July 19, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 19, 1935
* Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie death (1st report)
* Chicago gangland war -gangsters
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "KILL ALTERIE IN LABOR FEUD" with subheads. Nice for display. More on the following page with related photos and diagram. More related photos are on the back page. When i... See More
Lou Gehrig's last career home run in 1939....
Item #656966
April 14, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 14, 1939
* Lou Gehrig's very last home run
* New York Yankees - MLB Baseball
* Before illness that shortened career
The top of page 31 has a one column heading: "DODGERS MAKE YANKEES DAFFY; WIN 4TH IN ROW" with subhead: "Gehrig Gets Four Hits in 14 to 12 Defeat" and small photo of Gehrig. First report coverage on the exhibition game just... See More
Max Schmeling Wins Over Jack Sharkey In 1930...
Item #656951
June 13, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUINE, June 13, 1930
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* Famous foul - hit below the belt
The front page has a great banner headline: "SCHMELING WINS ON A FOUL" with subheads. Nice for display. Unusual for such a nice sports headline to be on the front page.
The front page of section 2 (sports) also has a nice banner headli... See More
Jake Lingle assassination...
Item #656950
June 10, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1930
* Jake Lingle assassination (1st report)
* Chicago Tribune reporter
* Al 'Scarface Capone - Gangsters
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)
The front page has a great banner headline: "OFFER $30,000 FOR ASSASSIN" with subheads that include: "GUNMAN SLAYS ALFRED LINGLE IN I. C. SUBWAY" Nice for display. Lengthy first report ... See More
Item #656947
June 08, 1930
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1930
* Eugene "Red" McLaughlin's last swim
* Gangster - mobster - "Slaughter Week"
The front page has a five column headline: "'Red' McLaughlin Found Murdered" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with 3 related photos. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities... See More
Amelia Earhart lost in 1937...
Item #656946
July 18, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 18 1937.
* Amelia Earhart famous disappearance
* Lost over the Pacific Ocean
* Search ending - dead ?
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "NAVY HUNT FOR AMELIA EARHART TO END TONIGHT" with subhead. (see) She went missing over two weeks earlier. The search would officially end on this day. Always nice to have notable events in history repo... See More
New York's Governor Cary & Mayor Koch...
Item #656939
January 10, 1978
THE TRIB, New York, NY, January 10, 1978
The headline on the front page of this issue reads: "That State Tax Cut to be Pared Down," which also includes a large photograph of "The 'Peacemakers" - Governor Cary and Mayor Koch.
This issue is in good condition and is complete in approximately 72 pages.
JFK slain by assassin...
Item #656938
November 22, 1963
PRESS-TELEGRAM EXTRA, Long Beach, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy. The front page features a banner headline: "PRESIDENT KENNEDY SLAIN ASSASSIN!" with a subhead "Texas Governor Also Cut Down in Dallas Tragedy". This issue features a single photo of President and Mrs. Kennedy as they were being greeted upon their arrival at the Internati... See More
Full-page Mogul Cigarettes and Victor Talking Machine Co.ads...
Item #656936
May 06, 1915
LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, May 6, 1915
* Mogul Egyptian Cigar ad
The front page of this issue has a color illustration titled "Dispatches from the Front" by E. Flohri. One the back of this page, there are two half page ads for Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes.
There is a full page illustration of "Devoted Dog Defends His Ruined Home" by E. Mata... See More
Jamaica Bay... Time Recorder for Flying Machines...
Item #656934
July 02, 1910
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, NY, July 2, 1910 The issue contains a full front page illustration: "The Jamaica Bay Improvement," which shows an aerial view of Jamaica Bay - with Rockaway Beach in the foreground & Manhattan in the distant background. An inside page has a related article.
Also present is a full page report with four photos: "An Electric Time Recorder For F... See More
Internment of the Aliens...
Item #656909
December 19, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1941 Page 52 carries a report "Aliens to Be Held in Southwest" as well as an additional article "100 Aliens on Coast Sent to Montana" with subheads "Those Held as 'Dangerous' Go From San Francisco Area to Camp at Missoula", "One a Magnesium Expert", "Detention of Hansgirg May Shut Down Los Altos Plant - Ols... See More
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad...
Item #656908
November 10, 1906
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, November 10, 1906
The prime feature of this issue are the images related to the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, which include a map of the electrified portion, the motor cars, and the power house. Additional images and ads are prevalent throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition. Front page does have a library stamp in the upper m... See More
President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev sign historic INF Treaty...
Item #656897
December 09, 1987
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, December 9, 1987
* Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
* Historic INF agreement signed
* Significant reduction in the Nuclear Arms race
* Reagan and Gorbachev sign treaty
The front page has a banner headline: "Reagan, Gorbachev 'make history'" with subhead and photo. (see) This coverage concerns the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forc... See More
Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan jailed...
Item #656858
February 27, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 27, 1932
* Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan jailed
* Irish-American mobster - gangster
* Valley Gang leader - Chicago gangland
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "DRUGGAN TAKEN TO U. S. CELL" with subheads and small related photo. Nice for display. Photo of Druggan covering face is on the back p... See More
Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks divorce...
Item #656854
December 10, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 9, 1933
* Mary Pickford files for divorce
* Actor Douglas Fairbanks
* Nice headline for display
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "DOUG SUED BY MARY PICKFORD" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on Actress Mary Pickford filing for divorce from actor Douglas Fair... See More
James Belcastro "King of the Bombers" convicted....
Item #656823
September 10, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Sept. 10, 1933
* James "Mad Bomber" Belcastro convicted
* "King of the Bombers" - Pineapple Primary fame
* Chicago Outfit gangster - best title to be had
The front page has a five column heading: "Jury Convicts 'King of the Bomber'" with subheads. (see) Photo of Belcastro is on page 17. When it comes to gangsters, organized crim... See More
1938 F. Donald Coster suicide...
Item #656822
December 17, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 17, 1938
* Phillip Musica - F. Donald Coster
* Italian swindler suicide death in NYC
* McKesson & Robbins scandal of 1938
The front page has a great banner headline: "GREAT SWINDLE STORY TOLD" with subheads. Nice for display. More on pages 2 & 3. Full back page pictorial with another banner heading as well. Also nice for display.
Complete with... See More
Hideki Tojo execution... hanging....
Item #656778
December 24, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1948
* Hideki Tojo hanged (1st report)
* World War II Japanese criminals
Page 2 has one column headings that include: "TOJO CRIED 'BANZAI' AWAITING GALLOWS" "He and 3 Others Gave Triple Hail for Emperor and Japan...." (see) First report coverage on the execution of top Japanese officials including Hideki Tojo. Always nice to ... See More
The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927....
Item #656730
April 19, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1927
* The Great Mississippi River flood
* Fort Smith, Arkansas & more
The front page has a one column heading: "25,000 ARE HOMELESS, 12 DEAD IN FLOODS" with many subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete section only with all 32 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise very nice.
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Nine consecutive "Graphic Sections" with the serialized: "I Knew Hitler..."
Item #656705
November 06, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE--Graphic Section This is a nine part series of a book by Kurt G. Ludecke titled: "I Knew Hitler...The Story of a Nazi Who Escaped the Blood-Purge."
Excerpts from the book were serialized in the Sunday "Graphic Section" of the Chicago Tribune, beginning with November 6, 1938 and ending with January 1, 1939. All nine sections are included.
The book ... See More
Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa in 1932...
Item #656702
December 06, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 6, 1932
* Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa... Coming to America
* Escaping the Nazis - Pre-World War II
The front page has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN TO GET U. S. VISA; BOLTS CONSUL'S QUIZ" with subhead. (see) Small photo of Einstein is on the back page. First report coverage on Albert Einstein receiving his 1st Visa to come to America i... See More
Curse of King Tut kills Lord Carnarvon ?....
Item #656698
April 05, 1923
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., April 5, 1923
* The Earl of Carnarvon death
* King Tutankhamen Tut - Mummy's curse ?
The front page has a one column heading: "DEATH OF THE DISCOVERER OF PHARAOH'S TOMB" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the death of George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon. This led to the story of the "Curse of Tutankhamun".
Complete with 14... See More
Nazis focus on attacks upon Catholics...
Item #656696
November 14, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 14, 1938 The bold, banner headline proclaims: "CHURCH TARGET OF NAZI HATE" with column subheads: "Rowdies Knock Down Candles; Jeer Catholics" and "Whistle While 5,000 Intone a Hymn".
As opposed to the more typical coverage of anti-Jewish attacks in Germany, this report is focused on an event in Munich aimed at Catholics. The article ... See More
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