William Edward Hickman hangs....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 19, 1928 This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page: "Hickman Must Die Today" "San Quentin Warden Rejects a Sanity Board for Slayer".



Tells of the upcoming execution (same day) by hanging of William Edward Hickman for the murder of 12 year old Marion Parker after kidnapping her.



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William Edward Hickman...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 18, 1928 



* William Edward Hickman 'dead man walking' 

* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder 



This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Hickman Awaits Death In Noose", "Girl's Slayer, Resigned to Fate, Will Be Hanged Friday 10 A.M.".



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1928 Okeechobee hurricane....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 19, 1928



* Okeechobee hurricane

* Palm Beach, Florida



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "200 TO 400 KILLED IN FLORIDA HURRICANE; STORM, WEAKER, SWEEPS INTO CAROLINAS; FOOD RIOTS IN PORTO RICO; RELIEF RUSHED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues inside with related photo and map. Always nice to have notable events in his... See More  

Explorer Roald Amundsen died at sea...

THE DETROIT NEWS, September 1, 1928



* Roald Amundsen death confirmed

* Norwegian polar - arctic explorer



The front page has a one column heading: "OCEAN GIVES UP AMUNDSEN CLUE" with subhead. (see images)

Eighteen pages, light toning, some margin wear, should be handled with care.

Leos Janacek death... Czech composer...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1928



* Leos Janacek death (1st report)

* Czech composer & musical teacher

* Jenůfa opera fame



The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "LEOS JANACEK, 74, COMPOSER, DIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Leos Janacek, Czech composer, musical theorist, folkorist and teacher. I suspect this is one of the few publicati... See More  

Alfred Loewenstein's 1928 mysterious death....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1928



* Alfred Loewenstein's mysterious death

* Airplane fall over English Channel



The front page has a one column heading: "LOWENSTEIN'S BODY FOUND IN CHANNEL" with subheads. (See)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high p... See More  

Emilio Carranza killed in airplane crash...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., July 14, 1928



* Emilio Carranza killed

* Mexican aviator - airplane

* "Lindbergh of Mexico"



The top of the front page has three column headline: "FELL TO DEATH IN EFFORT TO MAKE FORCED LANDING" with subheads. (see)

Twelve pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, more so along the spine. ... See More  

Unusual death of the world's third richest man...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 5, 1928  Page 8 has a column-wide report on the death of renounced Belgian financier Alfred Loewenstein, at the time the third richest man in the world: "Lowenstein Drops Into Sea From Plane" "Financier Meets His Death in Queer Accident".

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Jean Lussier goes over Niagara Falls in rubber ball...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 5, 1928



* Jean Lussier - Canadian-American daredevil

* Over Niagara Falls (Horseshoe) in rubber ball



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Man Goes Over Niagara in a Rubber Ball; Third Time Falls Have Been Conquered" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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Explorer Roald Amundsen died at sea...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 21, 1928



* Umberto Nobile & partial crew found

* Italia airship expedition

* Roald Amundsen death ?

* Norwegian polar - arctic explorer



The front page has a one column heading: "ARCTIC HIDES AMUNDSEN AS NOBILE IS FOUND" with subhead. Photo of Amundsen is on the back page.

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Big Bill Haywood death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1928



* Big Bill Haywood death (1st report)

* Industrial Workers of the World leader

* Socialist Party of America



The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "'BIG BILL' HAYWOOD DIES IN MOSCOW" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of William Dudley Haywood, advocate of industrial unionism.

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Frank Lockhart killed at Daytona...

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.

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Charles Lindbergh & Floyd Bennett...

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 Chauncey Depew death...

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.

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Leslie Stuart death... English composer...

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  

St. Francis dam disaster...

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)



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Rodman Wanamaker death... Dept. store magnate...

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.

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Ol' Rip the Horned Toad... Eastland, Texas...

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  

H. H. Asquith death... British Prime Minister..

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  

Ruth Snyder & Judd Gray Executed...

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Stanford Cardinals Rose Bowl victory...

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...

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  

1st Dole air race in 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)



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1st Dole air race in 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.



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Sacco and Vanzetti Executed in 1927...

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