Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - review and small ad...

<p>THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1920&nbsp;<br><br>Page 18 has a review and small ad for the premier of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", staring John Barrymore.&nbsp;</p><p>Co0mplete in 32 pages, slightly rough at the left spine, somewhat fragile. Must be handled with care. The described cont... <a href="https://www.rarenewspapers.com/view/725386?list_url=%2Flist%2Frecent%3Fpage%3D1">See More</a> &nbsp;

1931 professional wrestling w/ Jim Londos...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1931

* Jim Londos "The Golden Greek"
* Early professional wrestling match
* World Heavyweight title defense 
* vs. Ray Steele at Yankee Stadium 
* From the city where it happened 

The top of page 28 has a one column heading: "30,000 SEE LONDOS RETAIN MAT CROWN" with subheads. (see images)
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1926 push to end prohibition...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 10, 1926 

* Push to end U.S. Prohibition 
* Re-legalize beer - alcohol
* American Federation of Labor
* U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee

The front page has a nice banner headline: "UNITED LABOR DEMANDS BEER" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display for any tavern or home bar. 
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1956 Montgomery, Alabama civil rights movement...

DAILY WORKER, New York, Feb. 27, 1956

* Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott
* Civil Rights movement leaders arrested 
* Reverend Adam Clayton Powell speaks out 

This publication, The Worker, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.

The front page has a headline that reads: "Prayers, Ralli

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The death of Mary Todd Lincoln...

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, July 17, 1882



* Mary Todd Lincoln death (1st report)



Page 4 has report under: "Recent Deaths" which begins with: "Mrs. Lincoln, widow of the late President Lincoln, died in Springfield, Ill., at 8:15 last night..."

Complete with 8 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.



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Iran Hostage Crisis - U.S. rescue attempt fails...

SUN-TIMES, Chicago, April 26, 1980



* Operation Eagle Claw

* Iran Hostage Crisis

* U.S. rescue attempt fails



The front page has a headline that reads: "Won't give up efforts on hostages--Carter" and more with two related photos. Much more on the following pages, loads of text.

Complete in 84 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.



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Preparing for the outbreak of the Civil War...

THE WORLD, New York City, March 28, 1861 



* Start of the Civil War close (Fort Sumter)

* Tensions at a boiling point in the South

* Southern slavery and the Confederacy

* History about to be made



From just days before the outbreak of the Civil War, this issue has some reports on the impending conflict.

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Premiere of "Woman in Red", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 15, 1984



* Best "Woman in Red" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere

* Romantic comedy - Stevie Wonder song fame 

* Actor & director Gene Wilder 



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Woman in Red", which includes a full-page advertisement. (see images) And there may be no better issue found th... See More  

1st Led Zeppelin North American tour ad (1969)...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 30, 1969



* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band

* First North American tour advertisement

* 1st New York City concert - Fillmore East



Page 32 has a historic 6 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for a very early Led Zeppelin concert at the East Fillmore venue in Manhattan. This was actually Led Zeppelin's very first North American tour... See More  

Civil War Confederate veteran dies in 1952...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, Nov. 12, 1952



* "General" William Jordan Bush death

* Last surviving Civil War Confederate soldier 

* Company B of the 14th Georgia Infantry



The front page has a two column heading: "Last of General Lee's Soldiers in Georgia Dies at Age of 107" (see images) 

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Nuremberg trials... Hermann Goering takes the stand...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1946



* Nuremberg trials - Germany - Nazis 

* Hermann Goering takes the stand & testifies

* Highest ranking Nazi official doubles down

* Jewish holocaust - Atrocities against Jews 



Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Goering Defends Nazi Suppression From Witness Stand in Nuremberg" Coverage continues on pag... See More  

Minnesota Golden Gophers about to win football titles...

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Nov. 24, 1940 



* Minnesota Golden Gophers football

* Last game of season victory vs. Wisconsin 

* Wins Big 10 & national championship

* Best publication to be had (very rare)



The front page of the sport's section (page 9) has a nice banner headline: "Gophers Win, 22 to 13" with subheads and related photo. Much more on the following ... See More  

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. April 4, 1961



* "White Paper" statement

* Fidel Castro's Cuba

* Communist ties 



The top of the front page, above the masthead has a banner headline: "U.S. Urges Cuba to Cut Communist Ties" with subheads. (see images) 

Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.



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Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1942 



* Battle of the Coral Sea is on

* Imperial Japanese verses U.S. Navy

* USS Lexington & Yorktown fame 

* Pacific Ocean theater - aircraft carriers



The front page has a nice banner headline: "GREAT NAVAL AND AIR BATTLE RAGES IN PACIFIC" with subheads and related map. (see images) 

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Georgia Bulldogs' Frank Sinkwich wins the Heisman...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 9, 1942



* Frank Sinkwich wins Heisman Trophy

* Georgia Bulldogs - NCAA college football



The sport's section (top of page 40) has a seven column headline: "Heisman Trophy Scroll Presented to Sinkwich at the Downtown A. C." with subheads and photo (see images) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, June 18, 1798



* Nice masthead engraving

* 18th century America



If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.

Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, some tiny bindin... See More  

1956 Montgomery, Alabama civil rights movement...

THE WORKER, New York, March 4, 1956



* Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott

* Civil Rights movement leaders arrested 

* Martin Luther King Jr. - African Americans



This publication, The Worker, represents the official voice and ideological "mouthpiece" of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) during one of the most volatile periods of the Cold War.

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The Southern Negro during post Civil War...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Aug. 9, 1865



* Civil War reconstruction era

* Negroes in the Southern States



The top of the back page has a small heading: "From Mississippi" "Southern Opinion of the Negro..." (see images) 

The front page column heads include: "FROM TEXAS" "Proclamation by Gov. Hamilton" "Recent Order to Gen. Sheridan" "Two-Thir... See More  

The Iraqi War ends...

SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, Calif., February 28, 1991



* War in Iraq ends

* Desert Storm is over



The banner headline reads: "'THIS WAR IS BEHIND US'" with various subheads and two related photos. Nice for display. Much more on the inside pages. Loads of text. 

Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.



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Terrific Boston Red Sox wis 1915 World Series game...

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, Oct. 11, 1915



* Boston Red Sox wins World Series game 3

* A young Babe Ruth on the team

* Philadelphia Phillies 1st ever W.S.

* Curse of the Bambino a few years away



The front page has a nice headline in red lettering above the masthead: "RED SOX BEAT PHILLIES, 2-1" with subhead and box scores. More in the sport's section. 

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Review & premiere of "No Way Out", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 14, 1987



* Best "No Way Out" advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* Political thriller  film - Kevin Costner



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "No Way Out" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area&... See More  

1984 NYC Subway shootings... black teenagers...

USA TODAY, Dec. 24-25, 1984



* New York City Subway shooting

* Bernhard Goetz vigilante shootings

* 4 African American - black teenagers 

* Self-defense or racism arguments ? 



Page 3 has a one column heading:"NYC subway adds police after shootings" (see images) Not known at the time, Goetz would turn himself in nine days later. 

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Brazil football team wins 1994 FIFA World Cup...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 18, 1994



* Brazil wins 1994 FIFA World Cup of Soccer

* vs. Italy - penalty shoot-out - Rose Bowl



The front page has a three column headline: "Brazil Beats Italy for World Cup in Dramatic Penalty-Kick Showdown" with nice color photo. Much more in the sport's section, see images for portions. Nice to have in this publication as the final was played in the... See More  

1921 Battle of Blair Mountain ending ?...

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., Sept. 6, 1921



* Battle of Blair Mountain ending ?

* Mingo County coal wars - Logan Co.



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "FEDERAL TROOPS IN THE WEST VA. COAL FIELDS IN COMPLETE CONTROL THERE" with subheads. (see images)

Complete with 12 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.



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Jehovah's Witnesses and not saluting the U.S. flag...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 30, 1935



* Secaucus, New Jersey Jehovah's Witnesses

* 11 year old Alma Hering expelled from school

* For refusing to salute the American flag in classroom

* Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society member

* Charles Taze Russell followers - Bible Students 



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