Deaths - Reports & Obits
Deaths - Reports & Obits
Frank Lockhart killed at Daytona...
Item #661334
April 26, 1928
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., April 26, 1928
* Race car driver Frank Lockhart
* Land speed record attempt death
* Daytona Beach, Florida
The front page has a one column heading: "SPEEDSTER DIES ON RACE TRACK" with subhead and small photo. (see) First report coverage continues on page 18 with photo of Lockhart.
Also a front page report on the death of famous aviator Floyd B... See More
Charles Lindbergh & Floyd Bennett...
Item #686636
April 25, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1928
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Flight to Quebec, Canada
* Floyd Bennett near death
The front page has a four column headline: "LINDBERGH TAKES SERUM TO BENNETT IN QUEBEC, SPEEDING THROUGH STORM; BREMEN, REPAIRED, HELD BY WEATHER" with many subheads and photo. (see) Loads of text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 p... See More
1928 Charles Lindbergh & Floyd Bennett...
Item #656061
April 25, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 25, 1928
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Flight to Quebec, Canada
* Floyd Bennett near death
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LINDY FLIES TO SICK FLYER" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Two related photos on the back page.
Complete with all 46 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for i... See More
Felix Huston Robertson death...
Item #642144
April 21, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1928
* Felix Huston Robertson death
* Confederate States Army general
* Only native-born Texan rebel general
* Last surviving general of the Confederacy
The top of the front page 17 has a one column heading: "GEN. ROBERTSON DIES AT AGE OF 88" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Felix Huston Robertson, last surviving general of... See More
1928 Chauncey Depew death...
Item #678456
April 05, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1928
* Chauncey Depew death (1st report)
* New York Central Railroad president
* United States senator - New York
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW DIES OF PNEUMONIA IN HIS 94TH YEAR" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo of Depew.
Complete with all 48 pages, this is the &qu... See More
Chemist Theodroe William Richards death...
Item #655460
April 03, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1928
* Theodore William Richards death
* 1st American Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry
* Harvard University - atomic weights - elements
The top of page 29 has a one column heading: "HARVARD CHEMIST, T. W. RICHARDS, DIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Theodore William Richards, the first American scientist to receive the Nob... See More
Leslie Stuart death... English composer...
Item #642175
March 28, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1928
* Leslie Stuart death (1st report)
* Edwardian musical comedy composer
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "British Composer, Leslie Stuart, Dies" with subhead. (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. Co... See More
1928 Comedian Actress Nora Bayes death...
Item #670381
March 20, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1928
* Nora Bayes death w/ photo
* American singer & comedian actress
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "NORA BAYES DIES AFTER OPERATION" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Nora Bayes, American singer, comedian and actress.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, light t... See More
St. Francis dam disaster...
Item #571498
March 16, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 16, 1928
* St. Francis dam disaster
* Los Angeles, California are
This 22 page has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Dam Death Inquests Conducted" "Latest Check Reveals 202 Known Victims of St. Francis Collapse; Many Unaccounted for" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light brownin... See More
Samuel Kinkead killed... fighter ace...
Item #642214
March 13, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1928
* Aviator Samuel Kinkead killed
* South African fighter ace
* High Speed Flight RAF
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BRITISH FLIER DIES IN PLUNGE INTO SEA; SOUGHT SPEED MARK" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 60 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very hig... See More
Rodman Wanamaker death... Dept. store magnate...
Item #668528
March 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1928
* Rodman Wanamaker death
* Department store magnate
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "R. WANAMAKER DIES SUDDENLY AT 65 AT ATLANTIC CITY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Rodman Wanamaker, department store magnate.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at ... See More
Dr. Robert Abbe death... surgeon & radiologist...
Item #649948
March 08, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1928
* Dr. Robert Abbe death
* Surgeon - radiologist
* Bar Harbor, Maine
The top of page 25 has a one column heading: "DR. ROBERT ABBE, SURGEON, DIES AT 77" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Robert Abbe, American surgeon and pioneer radiologist. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular... See More
Ol' Rip the Horned Toad... Eastland, Texas...
Item #680762
February 20, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 20, 1928
* Ol' Rip the Horned Toad still alive - lizard
* Eastland, Texas Courthouse - entombed animal
The top of the front page has a small one column heading within inset: "Toad Alive After 31 Years Sealed in Texas Cornerstone" (see) First report coverage on the famous toad being discovered still alive in the cornerstone of the courthouse in East... See More
Eddie Foy Sr. death...
Item #652907
February 17, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1928
* Eddie Foy Sr. death (1st report)
* Actor, comedian, dancer and vaudevillian
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "EDDIE FOY DIES SUDDENLY ON TOUR" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with ... See More
H. H. Asquith death... British Prime Minister..
Item #642303
February 15, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1928
* H. H. Herbert Henry Asquith death
* 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith
* Liberal Prime Minister of United Kingdom
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LORD ASQUITH DIES ON ENGLISH ESTATE; PREMIER 8 YEARS" with subheads and photo. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history re... See More
Marion Parker murder... William Hickman...
Item #576943
February 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 10, 1928
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman GUILTY
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FIND HICKMAN SANE, GUILTY OF MURDER" "Los Angles Jury Returns Verdict Against Marion Parker's Slayer in 36 Minutes" "Youth Remains Unmoved" and more (see photos).
Oth... See More
Ruth Snyder & Judd Gray Executed...
Item #216050
January 13, 1928
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, January 13, 1928.
* Ruth Snyder & Judd Gray Executed
* New York, 1928
This 24 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "MRS. SNYDER, GRAY, PENITENT, WALK UNFALTERING TO CHAIR; FORGIVE ME, WOMAN MURMURS" with subheads that include: "Gray's Lips Move in Prayers, Entering Death Chamber With Firm Step&q
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* Ruth Snyder & Judd Gray Executed
* New York, 1928
This 24 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "MRS. SNYDER, GRAY, PENITENT, WALK UNFALTERING TO CHAIR; FORGIVE ME, WOMAN MURMURS" with subheads that include: "Gray's Lips Move in Prayers, Entering Death Chamber With Firm Step&q
Novelist Thomas Hardy death...
Item #649631
January 12, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1928.
* Thomas Hardy's Death
* English Novelist & poet
The front page has a one column heading: "THOMAS HARDY, 87, NOTED WRITER, DIES" with subheads that include: "Dean of English Literature Has Been Ill Since He Took Cold Dec. 12" and more. First report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and adverti
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* Thomas Hardy's Death
* English Novelist & poet
The front page has a one column heading: "THOMAS HARDY, 87, NOTED WRITER, DIES" with subheads that include: "Dean of English Literature Has Been Ill Since He Took Cold Dec. 12" and more. First report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and adverti
Stanford Cardinals Rose Bowl victory...
Item #643529
January 03, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 3, 1928
* Rose Bowl: Stanford Cardinals vs. Pitt Panthers
* Emily Stevens death - stage & screen actress
The sport' section (page 20) has a banner headline: "Stanford Beats Pittsburgh, 7-6, on Wilton's Goal After Trailing on His Fumble" with subheads and lineup. (see) First report coverage on the Stanford Cardinals football team winning the... See More
Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman....
Item #572070
December 30, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 30, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* re. William Edward Hickman arrest
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Hickman to Plead Insanity; Authorities Now Believe He Had Aid in Parker Girl Murder" with subheads and photo of Hickman's lawyer. (see)
Tells of the recent kidna... See More
Marion Parker murder... William Hickman...
Item #573138
December 24, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 24, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman ARREST
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Hickman Shows Worry; Examined by Alienist; Locate Three Cramers" and more. (see)
Tells of the recent kidnapping and murder of 12 year old Marion Parker by Wi... See More
Ruth Snyder sentenced to electric chair....
Item #648078
November 23, 1927
THE WORLD, New York City, November 23, 1927
* Ruth Snyder sentence to death
* Sing Sing Prison - electric chair
* Eventual famous photo
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "APPEALS OF GRAY AND MRS. SNYDER LOST; THEY MUST DIE, COURT RULES" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Ruth Snyder being sentenced to death by electric chair for the murder of her husband. A very ... See More
1st Dole air race in 1927...
Item #567575
August 20, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 20, 1927
* Dole Air Race
* Early aviation - airplanes
* California to Hawaii
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Three Planes, Six Aviators Now Missing Over Pacific; Mysterious Flare Sighted" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Tells of the Dole Air Race from Oakland Ca to the ... See More
1st Dole air race in 1927....
Item #567768
August 19, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 19, 1927
* Dole Air Race
* Early aviation - airplanes
* California to Hawaii
This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "No Trace of 5 Fliers in 2 Planes" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the Dole Air Race from Oakland Ca to the Hawaiian Islands.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine... See More
1st Dole air race in 1927....
Item #565899
August 18, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 18, 1927
* 1st Dole Air Race
* Early aviation - airplanes
* Woolaroc - Art Goebel
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "42 Ships Combing Pacific For 2 Lost Hawaii Planes; Goebel Wins, Jensen Second" with subheads. (see) Tells of the very 1st Dole Air Race from Oakland Ca to the Hawaiian Islands.
Other n... See More
1st Dole air race in 1927....
Item #566196
August 16, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 16, 1927
* 1st Dole Air Race
* Early aviation - airplanes
* Woolaroc - Art Goebel
This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Nine Planes at Starting Line For U. S. - Hawaiian Flight; Aviators Await Fog Lifting" with subheads. (see photos) Tells of the very 1st Dole Air Race from Oakland Ca to the Hawaiian Island... See More
Sacco and Vanzetti Executed in 1927...
Item #552256
August 04, 1927
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 4, 1927
* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti gets death penalty
* Electric chair
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SACCO DOOMED TO DIE ON AUG. 11", "Radical and Companion Are Denied Executive Clemency By Gov. Fuller" and "Seek Federal Loop-Hole".
Other news of the
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* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti gets death penalty
* Electric chair
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SACCO DOOMED TO DIE ON AUG. 11", "Radical and Companion Are Denied Executive Clemency By Gov. Fuller" and "Seek Federal Loop-Hole".
Other news of the
Victoria Woodhull death... Charles Lindbergh's welcome home...
Item #581253
June 11, 1927
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 11, 1927
* Victoria Woodhull death (1st report)
* Woman's suffrage leader
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "VICTORIA MARTIN, NOTED SUFFRAGIST, DIES IN ENGLAND", "Active in Reform and Social Work--Helped Buy Washington Ancestral Home--Well Known as Author"
Nice to... See More
Pending execution of Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray...
Item #547972
May 17, 1927
THE CHENANGO TELEGRAPH, Norwich, New York, May 17, 1927.
* Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray
The front page of this issue features an article concerning the imminent execution of Snyder and Gray, the headline of which is entitled: "Mrs. Snyder and Gray Taken To Death House In Separate Cars". A portion of this article reads: "Mrs. Ruth Brown Snyder a... See More
Ruth Snyder & Judd Gray Guilty...
Item #220761
May 13, 1927
THE CHENANGO TELEGRAPH, New York, May 13, 1927.
* Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray Guilty of Murder
* Death Sentence
This 8 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Court Is To Impose Sentence of Death on Friday Morning, Fatal 13th, at 10 O'clock" with lengthy subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning aro
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* Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray Guilty of Murder
* Death Sentence
This 8 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Court Is To Impose Sentence of Death on Friday Morning, Fatal 13th, at 10 O'clock" with lengthy subhead. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning aro
Ruth Snyder & Judd Gray guilty in 1927...
Item #657782
May 10, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1927
* Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray guilty of murder
* Death sentence - electric chair
* Infamous Daily News photo fame
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MRS. SNYDER AND GRAY FOUND GUILTY IN THE FIRST DEGREE IN SWIFT VERDICT; BOTH TO GET DEATH SENTENCE MONDAY" with subheads that include: "First Ba
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* Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray guilty of murder
* Death sentence - electric chair
* Infamous Daily News photo fame
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MRS. SNYDER AND GRAY FOUND GUILTY IN THE FIRST DEGREE IN SWIFT VERDICT; BOTH TO GET DEATH SENTENCE MONDAY" with subheads that include: "First Ba
Hudson Maxim's death...
Item #554092
May 07, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 7, 1927
* Hudson Maxim death
* Explosives inventor
This 12 page newspaper has on column headlines on the front page: "HUDSON MAXIM, INVENTOR, DEAD".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Hudson Maxim (February 3, 1853 – May 6, 1927), was a U.S. inven... See More
Harry Houdini's "magic" newspaper...
Item #704308
May 01, 1927
"FREE PRESS MAGIC" was a special section of the Detroit Free Press newspaper, May 1, 1927
* Rare Harry Houdini periodical
The masthead notes: "Founded By Houdini" Interestingly the inside pages are taken up with two comics, one in color. However the front and back pages have various puzzles, games or magic items that are in black ink.
The back page has 3 puzzles by... See More
Great Mississippi Flood....
Item #578098
April 26, 1927
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 26, 1927
* The Great Mississippi River flood
* Arkansas, Tennessee & more
This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "MOUNTING DEATH TOLL OF MISSISSIPPI DISASTER RANGES FROM 300 TO 500" with subheads (see photos).
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in ... See More
The death of Emperor Yoshito (Japan)...
Item #651674
December 24, 1926
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, December 24, 1926
* The death report of Emperor Yoshito of Japan
The front page has: "EMPEROR DIES; JAPAN MOURNS," with the subhead, "Mikado Loses Long Fight for Life; Crown Prince 124th Ruler," which tell of the death of Emperor Yoshito. Nice to have on the front page. Other news of the day is found throughout.
The issue is in good condition... See More
League of Nations accepts Germany...
Item #564277
September 09, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 9, 1926
* League of Nations
* Germany voted in
This 48 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "GERMANY ELECTED TO LEAGUE AND COUNCIL BY UNANIMOUS VOTE AS ASSEMBLY CHEERS, GENEVA STILL HOPEFUL SPAIN WON;T QUIT" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the League of Nations voting to let Germany ... See More
Commander John Rodgers death...
Item #570941
August 28, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 28, 1926
* John Rodgers death
* United States Navy
* Delaware River airplane crash
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Comdr. Rodgers Killed When Airplane Crashes; Late Brother Lived Here" with photo. (see)
Tells of the death of John Rodgers, Commander of the United States Nav... See More
Clymer, PA mine explosion in 1926...
Item #651664
August 27, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 27, 1926
* Sample Run mine disaster
* Clymer, Pennsylvania
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Mine Explosion Claims 44 Lives In Clymer, Penn." and more. (see)
Tells of the Sample Run mining disaster at Clymer Pennsylvania. 45 men died from the explosion.
Other news of the da... See More
Rudolph Valentino death....
Item #568538
August 26, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 26, 1926 This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Valentino's Body Is Barred From Pubic View".
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
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On the public viewing of Rudolph Valentino...
Item #572959
August 26, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 26, 1926.
* Famous movie actor, Rudolph Valentino death
* Latin Lover
* "The Sheik"
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Public's 'Three-Ring-Circus' At Bier of Valentino Ended" and more (see photos).
Light browning, otherwise good.
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Rudolph Valentino death....
Item #568239
August 25, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 25, 1926 This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Valentino's Body Guarded Today By Mounted Police". Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
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Rudolph Valentino's Death 1926...
Item #219148
August 24, 1926
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, August 24, 1926.
* Death of Actor Rudolph Valentino
This 16 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "Death of Sheik of Screen Received as Great Shock By Moving-Picture World" with subheads that include: "Flood Of Tributes Comes For Valentino As Man And Artist" and more. More on page 3 inclu... See More
Rudolph Valentino death...
Item #573878
August 24, 1926
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, August 24, 1926
* Famous movie actor death
* Rudolph Valentino
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"MILLIONS PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO DEAD IDOL" and "Crowds Clamor for Last Look at Valentino Remains, Lying in State".
Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear and tear... See More
Rudolph Valentino death....
Item #573750
August 24, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 24, 1926
* Famous movie actor death
* Rudolph Valentino
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "SCHENCK SAYS VALENTINO DIED VIRTUALLY PENNILESS" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
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Rudolph Valentino death....
Item #566929
August 24, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 24, 1926
* Famous movie actor death
* Rudolph Valentino
This 20 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Valentino Wanted To Die Young; Gets His Wish"
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: On August 15, 1926, Valentino co... See More
Death of Rudolph Valentino....
Item #673135
August 23, 1926
GREENSBORO DAILY RECORD, North Carolina, Aug. 23, 1926
* Rudolph Valentino death
* Latin Lover - The Sheik
The front page has a five column heading: "Death Is Victorious Over Rudolph Valentino, Screen Favorite of Thousands Died At Noon" with subheads and small photo of Valentino. (see)
Sixteen pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, two small tape mends near bott... See More
Day of Rudolph Valentino 's death...
Item #571618
August 23, 1926
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 23, 1926 This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "'SHEIK'S DEATH FROM PLEURISY IS NOW FEARED" "Change for Better or Worse Expected Hourly; Condition Most Serious" and more. (see) He would die on this day.
Light browning with mi nor margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
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Rudolph Valentino death...
Item #569120
August 23, 1926
THE WORLD, New York City, August 23, 1926
* Famous movie actor death close
* Rudolph Valentino
This 30 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page that include: "VALENTINO'S FATE QUESTION OF HOURS" "Temperature and Respiration Increase as Condition Spreads in Lungs" "Film Sheik Unable To Eat" and more. (see) He would ... See More
Robert Stanley Weir death... O Canada...
Item #632711
August 21, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 21, 1926
* Robert Stanley Weir death
* O Canada National Anthem lyrics
Page 11 has one column headings: "JUDGE R. S. WEIR" "Admiralty Jurist and Prolific Writer--Won Prizes for Poetry and Drama" (see) First report coverage on the the death of Robert Stanley Weir, famous for writing the English lyrics to O Canada. I suspect thi... See More
Three issues on the failing health of film star Rudolph Valentino...
Item #675755
August 18, 1926
RED WING DAILY EAGLE, Minnesota, a trio of issues August 16, 17 & 18, 1926 Each has a front page article concerning the near-death illness of famous film star Rudolph Valentino, including: "Valentino Out of Danger After Serious Operation" with subhead; and: "Valentino Worries About Pola As She Worries About Him--Film Star's Condition Not Such As to Cause Undue Anxiety.... See More
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