WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)

This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.

WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)

This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.
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588332

Lou Gehrig contract w/ photo...

Item #588332

February 14, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1931



* Lou Gehrig signs contract

* New York Yankees

* MLB major league baseball




This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13 that include: "GEHRIG IS SIGNED BY YANKS FOR YEAR", "Salary Reported to Be $25,000, the Same as Last Season--McCarthy to Go South" and more with photo of Gehrig (see image). Great to have in this famo... See More  

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587705

1931 Lillian Leitzel accidental death...

Item #587705

February 16, 1931

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 16, 1931



* Lillian Leitzel accident - death

* Acrobatic circus star (1st report)




This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Lillian Leitzel, Circus Star, Dies After Fall"

 
with subhead: "Little Trapeze Artist Succumbs to Injuries Received in Danish Capital".



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678048

Albert Einstein urges use of science....

Item #678048

February 17, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1931



* Professor Albert Einstein lecture

* California Institute of Technology

* Urges applying science in the World




Page 6 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN SEES LACK IN APPLYING SCIENCE" with subheads and more. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.

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581786

The first mention of Phar Lap in The New York Times... Phar Lap Australian horse race win...

Item #581786

February 22, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 22, 1931



* Phar Lap - Thoroughbred racehorse

* 1st mention in this famous NYC title




This is a rather historic issue for any horse racing collectors, as this is the very first mention of the famous Australian racehorse "Phar Lap" in the prestigious New York Times newspaper.



This 100+ page Sunday issue has a two column heading on the front page of the... See More  

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582546

Bertram Thomas crosses Rub' al Khali...

Item #582546

February 23, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1931



* Bertram Thomas

* Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter)

* Arabian Desert




This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "WHITE MAN CROSSES THE ARABIAN DESERT FOR THE FIRST TIME", "Bertram Thomas Travels 850-Mile Expanse of Mysterious Waste of Ruba-el-khali", "Area Has Biblical History" and mor... See More  

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600800

Death of Dame Nellie Melba...

Item #600800

February 23, 1931

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, February 23, 1931



* Dame Nellie Melba death

* Australian opera singer




The front page has a two column headline: "Dame Nellie Melba, Noted Soprano, Dies" with subhead and photo of Melba.This is 1st report coverage on the death of Australian operatic soprano, Nellie Melba.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More  

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673034

Billy Sunday in Boston - 1931...

Item #673034

February 24, 1931

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 5, 1931  The the page has an article: "BILLY SUNDAY IN BOSTON AGAIN", describing the brilliance and public acceptance of Billy Sunday and his antics.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.

Complete in 8 pages, somewhat fragile, but overall generally good. See images for details.... See More  

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673001

Prohibition upheld by the Supreme Court...

Item #673001

February 24, 1931

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 24, 1931



* The 19th Amendment deemed valid

* Supreme Courts upholds Prohibition




The front page has a 4-column, 2-line heading: "SUPREME COURT HOLDS 18TH AMENDMENT VALID", with considerable supporting text. Yet again the Supreme Court fended off another challenge to the validity of Prohibition. The 19th Amendment would eventually... See More  

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600799

Irene Schroeder execution... 1st Pennsylvania Woman...

Item #600799

February 24, 1931

THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, February 24, 1931



* Irene Schroeder execution

* Rockview State Correctional Institution

* Bellefonte, Pennsylvania




Page 2 has a two column headline: "RELIGIOUS MESSAGE LEFT BY PAIR BEFORE EXECUTION" with related photo (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the execution by electrocution of 'Iron' Irene Schroed... See More  

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630040

Prohibition law held valid in 1931....

Item #630040

February 25, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1931



* National Prohibition Act held valid

* Eighteenth Amendment argument

* Dry law to continue in the U.S.




The front page has a one column heading: "DRY LAW HELD VALID BY SUPREME COURT; RULING IS UNANIMOUS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the United States v. Sprague Supreme Court decision with complete text on page 21.

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655279

Gandhi, Thomas Edison, and Al Capone...

Item #655279

February 25, 1931

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25, 1931  The front page has a large photo of Gandhi with the caption: "Gandhi Happy To Be Free Again." Also on the front page is an interesting article regarding Albert Einstein: "Einstein Used the Cigarette Relatively." Page 3 has a 2-column, two-line heading regarding Al Capone: "CAPONE ELUDES THE CROWDS AND GOES BEFORE U.... See More  

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695171

Al 'Scarface' Capone in 1931....

Item #695171

February 26, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1931



* Al 'Scarface' Capone vs. United States

* Contempt of Court trial starts w/ photo




The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE PUT ON TRIAL; COURT ROOM GUARDED" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo of Capone. He would be found guilty and be sentenced to Cook County Jail for 6 months. Always nice t... See More  

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649897

Al 'Scarface' Capone in 1931....

Item #649897

February 27, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 27, 1931



* Al 'Scarface' Capone vs. United States

* Contempt of Court trial decision (day of)

* Beer baron makes fortune in illegal alcohol




Page 12 has a one column heading: "CAPONE AFFIDAVIT UNDER FIRE IN TRIAL" with subheads. (see) He would be found guilty on this day and be sentenced to Cook County Jail for 6 months.

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594871

Al Capone gets 6 months in jail...

Item #594871

February 27, 1931

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1931



* Gangster Al Capone

* Jail sentence




The front page has one column headings: "CAPONE GIVEN A SENTENCE OF SIX MONTHS IN JAIL", "'Scarface Al' of Chicago, Again Appears in Court in Nobby Attire", "Says Leader of Bootlegger Was Not as Ill as He Tried to Make Out" and ... See More  

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624440

Al Capone gets 6 months in jail...

Item #624440

February 28, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1931



* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone

 * Guilty of contempt of court




Page 3 has a one column heading: "CAPONE SENTENCED TO 6 MONTHS IN JAIL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone being found guilty of contempt of court.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is ... See More  

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648743

Albert Einstein goes home...

Item #648743

March 05, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1931



* Albert Einstein leaves America



Page 9 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN DEPARTS, PRAISING AMERICA" with subheads and photo of Einstein with wife. (see) He would escape Adolph Hitler and the Nazis just two years later. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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580415

Gandhi-Irwin Pact...

Item #580415

March 05, 1931

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 5, 1931 This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "GANDHI WINS DEFIANCE FIGHT FOR INDIA".



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, little margin wear, otherwise good condition.



wikipedia notes: Gandhi–Irwin Pact refers to a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy o... See More  

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580416

Ruth Nichols airplane flight record...

Item #580416

March 06, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, March 6, 1931



* Ruth Nichols - aviatrix

* Altitude airplane flight record (women)



This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:

"RUTH NICHOLS SETS NEW RECORD" with photo of Nichols (see photos).



Nice to have on the front page. Other news of the day including period advertising. This issue has light browning with little ... See More  

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580417

Kenansville, NC prison fire disaster... Aviatrix Ruth Nichols breaks altitude record...

Item #580417

March 07, 1931

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 7, 1931



* Kenansville NC North Carolina

* Duplin County prison camp fire

* Ruth Nichols flight record




This 18 page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "11 CONVICTS BURN TO DEATH IN CELLS" with subheads.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day including a front page report on aviatrix, Ruth Nichols, b... See More  

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629990

Ruth Rowland Nichols aviation feat.....

Item #629990

March 07, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 7, 1931



* Ruth Rowland Nichols breaks record

* World altitude record (Women)

* Airplane flight to 28,743 feet




The front page has a one column heading: "RUTH NICHOLS SOARS SIX MILES ABOVE CITY, SETTING NEW RECORD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo of Nichols. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in th... See More  

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585402

Ruth Nichols airplane flight record...

Item #585402

March 07, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, March 7, 1931 



* Ruth Nichols - aviatrix 

* Altitude airplane flight record (women) 



This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Ruth Nichols Hops to 30,000-Foot Record" with subhead and photo of Nichols (see photos).



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629991

1931 rocket sled test w/ photo.....

Item #629991

March 10, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1931



* Rocket sled on ice test w/ photo

* Syracuse University student




Page 16 has one column headings that include: "ROCKET SLED LEAPS AT A DAZZLING PACE" "Syracuse Student Vaults Fifty Feet in 2-5 of a Second on Oneida Lake" and more with photo. (see) First record coverage ob Harry W. Bull traveling on the 1st rocket ice-boat on record. I s... See More  

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551926

Hoover Dam contracts accepted...

Item #551926

March 12, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, March 12, 1931



* Hoover Dam contracts accepted

* Construction to begin




This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "HOOVER DAM JOB LET AT $48,890,999" and "Wilbur Accepts the Six Companies' Offer for Construction of Boulder Canyon Project".



Other news of the day through out. Rag edition in great condition.



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702867

SS Viking sailing ship explosion disaster....

Item #702867

March 18, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1931



* SS Viking sealing ship explosion disaster

* Film producer Varick Frissell




The top of the front page has a two column headline: "24 MISSING FROM THE VIKING; SARGENT, INJURED, IS SAVED; RESCUE BOATS REACH ISLAND" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the SS Viking disaster near Horse Islands off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Always nice to have ... See More  

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650359

Las Vegas gambling and divorce are legalized...

Item #650359

March 20, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1931



* Gambling becomes legal in Nevada

* Divorce legalized as well




Page 17 has one column headings: "SIX-WEEKS DIVORCE MADE LAW IN NEVADA" "Secret trial Provided--Governor Also Signs Bill to Legalize Gambling--Reno Prepared" (see) A historic report on the legalization of gambling that would eventually lead to the business boom of the famous... See More  

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691359

Gambling becomes legal in Nevada...

Item #691359

March 21, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1931



* Gambling becomes legal in Nevada (1st report)

* Reno NV gaming begins (historic)

* Las Vegas would follow




Page 3 has one column headings: "'OLD WEST' RETURNS IN NEVADA GAMBLING" "Legalized Gaming Places in Reno Are Thronged From an Early Hour" "DOZENS CATER TO WOMEN" "Mayor Roberts, Survivor of the Old Days, Mu... See More  

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583035

1931 Chicago gangland murder.....

Item #583035

March 22, 1931

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 22, 1931



* Scarface Al Capone

* Johnny Genaro assassination

* Chicago gangland war




This 32 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "GUNMAN KILL CAPONE AIDE" which tells of the murder of Johnny Genaro, Al Capone henchman. See photos for text.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwi... See More  

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650322

Gambling starts in Reno, Nevada..

Item #650322

March 23, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1931



* Gambling becomes legal in Nevada

* Reno NV gaming begins

* Las Vegas would follow




Page 14 has a two column heading: "Reno, in Full Dress, Gambles All Night; 'Divorce Cure' Patrons Hailed in Resort Song" with related photo showing a chuck-a-luck game of chance. Coverage on the legalization of gambling in Reno `that would lead to the bus... See More  

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581464

Paul Heylandt.... Rocket propulsion....

Item #581464

March 23, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1931



* Rocket airplane engine

* Paul Heylandt



This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9 that include: "GERMAN DEVELOPS 14-LB. PLANE MOTOR", "Paul Heylandt's 200 H.P. 'Vestpocket' Engine Is Driven by Liquid Gas", "Rocket Principle Is Used" and more (see images). See photos for text. Other news of the day... See More  

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666648

Malvern Fire Company disaster in 1931...

Item #666648

March 24, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1931



* Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania

* Fire Company - firefighters disaster - deaths

* 1930 American-LaFrance pumper fire truck




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Five Firemen Killed, 11 Hurt in Engine Upset; Malvern (Pa.) Victim's Father Dies of Shock" (see) First report coverage on the Malvern Fire Company disas... See More  

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586782

Scottsboro Boys arrested...

Item #586782

March 26, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 26, 1931



* Scottsboro Boys arrested

* Negroes suspected of attacking 2 white girls

* Mahatma Gandhi - India riots




This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "JAIL HEAD ASKS TROOPS AS MOB SEEKS NEGROES"

"Riot Feared in Scottsboro, Ala., After Arrest of Nine, Held for Attacking Girls"



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602419

Scottsboro Boys arrested...

Item #602419

March 26, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 26, 1931



* Scottsboro Boys arrested

* Negroes suspected of attacking 2 white girls

* Mahatma Gandhi - India riots




This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "JAIL HEAD ASKS TROOPS AS MOB SEEKS NEGROES"

"Riot Feared in Scottsboro, Ala., After Arrest of Nine, Held for Attacking Girls"



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590358

St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect caught...

Item #590358

March 27, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1931 



* Gangster era hitman Fred "Killer" Burke captured 

* St. Valentine's Day massacre suspect
 



This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 52): "BURKE, ACE OF CRIME, IS CAPTURED ASLEEP", "Killer, Charged With Chicago's St. Valentine Massacre, Is Surrounded in Missouri Farmhouse", ... See More  

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582988

Timothy Michael Healy death in 1931...

Item #582988

March 27, 1931

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 27, 1931



* Timothy Michael Healy death

* Irish Free State leader

* Dublin, Ireland




This 26 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "IRISH LEADER, HEALY, DIES" which tells of the death of Irish Free State pioneer, Timothy Healy. See photos for text here.



Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise good condition.



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614841

1931 Kanpur, India riots....

Item #614841

March 27, 1931

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, March 27, 1931



* Kanpur, India riots (Cawnpore)

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi




The front page has one column headings: "GANDHI MAKES NEW PLEA FOR END OF REVOLT" "Hindu Leader Condemns Riots by Youth League" Coverage on the riots at Kanpur, India involving Mahatma Gandhi.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 6 pages... See More  

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665418

St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect caught...

Item #665418

March 27, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1931 



* Tim Healy (politician) death

* Irish nationalist - Irish Free State


* Gangster era hitman Fred "Killer" Burke captured 

* St. Valentine's Day massacre suspect
 



Page 25 has a one column heading: "'TIM' HEALY DIES, IRISH STATESMAN" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Tim Hea... See More  

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557148

Byron Bancroft 'Ban' Johnson dies...

Item #557148

March 29, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 29, 1931 This 100+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BAN JOHNSON IS DEAD; BEGAN WORLD SERIES" "Organizer and First Head of the American League Succumbs After Long Illness" "Led Fight Against Landis" and more. Continues on page 28 with one column photo of Johnson.

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589430

Towner, CO blizzard bus tragedy....

Item #589430

March 29, 1931

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 29, 1931



* The Towner bus tragedy (1st report)

* Lost in Colorado snow blizzard

* Bryan Untiedt - boy hero




This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FIVE CHILDREN GIVE LIVES TO SAVE OTHERS", "18 Survivors of Blizzard in Colorado Found Huddled in Marooned Bus; Many More Travelers Lost&quo... See More  

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590551

Ban Johnson death... Towner bus tragedy...

Item #590551

March 29, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 29, 1931 



* Byron Bancroft 'Ban' Johnson death 

* The Towner bus tragedy (1st report) 

* Lost in Colorado snow blizzard
 



This 100+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "5 CHILDREN PERISH IN BUS IN COLORADO SNOWDRIFT; 7 OTHERS DIE IN MID-WEST" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage of t... See More  

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714185

Fred "Killer" Burke jailed in Michigan...

Item #714185

March 30, 1931

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 30, 1931



* Gangster hitman Fred "Killer" Burke jailed

* St. Valentine's Day massacre suspect


* Al 'Scarface' Capone era

* Prohibition & great depression




The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "KILLER BURKE LOCKED IN ST. JOSEPH CELL" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.

Complete with 20 pages, light... See More  

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713864

Knute Rockne killed in 1931... terrific headline..

Item #713864

March 31, 1931

THE DETROIT NEWS, March 31, 1931 



* Knute Rockne killed(1st report)

* Notre Dame head football coach

* Terrific headline for display

* Early, same day breaking coverage




The fantastic large, bold banner headline announces: "ROCKNE KILLED" with subheads and photo of Rockne. Terrific for display. This is definitely the most displayable issue we have offered on this particular ... See More  

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570516

Al Capone as a movie actor ?....

Item #570516

March 31, 1931

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 31, 1931



* Al Capone

* Chicago gangster

* Hollywood movie actor ?




This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE SEEKS MOVIE ROLE".



Unusual report suggests that Al Capone wanted to go to Hollywood to star in a gangster movie for $1,000,000. (see photos for text)



Other news of the day. Little margin wear, othe... See More  

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576100

Silent homage for Knute Rockne...

Item #576100

April 02, 1931

THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, April 2, 1931



* Knute Rockne death with photos

* Notre Dame head football coach




This 12 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page: "ROCKNE'S BODY LIES IN STATE" and "Silent Homage Paid To Great Coach As Plans Are Made For Funeral" with various inside page photos (see photos).



Other news, sports and... See More  

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589808

Notre Dame head football coach...

Item #589808

April 04, 1931

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, April 4, 1931



* Knute Rockne death - funeral (day of)

* Notre Dame head football coach

* Airplane crash




This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (page 6): "ROCKNE RITES TO BE HELD TODAY" and "Simple Funeral Planned For Notre Dame's Football Coach".



Other news and period advertisements of the day... See More  

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584744

Knute Rockne funeral rites...

Item #584744

April 05, 1931

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, April 5, 1931



* Knute Rockne death & funeral

* Notre Dame head football coach

* Airplane crash




This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ROCKNE FUNERAL RITES CONDUCTED" and  "Famous Football Coach Laid To Rest In Grave On Campus"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browni... See More  

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670402

re. Knute Rockne's death...

Item #670402

April 07, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1931



* re. Knute Rockne death

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* Head football coach




The sport's section (page 33) has one column headlines that include: "ROCKNE'S MEMORIAL PLANS HAVE BEGUN" "Notre Dame Officials Act to Complete the Project With Nation-Wide Donations" "ASSEMBLY HONORS ROCKNE'S MEMORY" "Extols Football C... See More  

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664958

Chicago's crooked gangland mayor defeated....

Item #664958

April 08, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1931



* William Hale "Big Bill" Thompson defeated

* Anton Cermak becomes Chicago mayor

* Gangland - gangsters - prohibition era




The top of the front page has a two column heading: "CHICAGO OUSTS THOMPSON; CERMAK IS ELECTED MAYOR BY A MAJORITY OF 191,916" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Anton Cermak defeating William Hale Thompso... See More  

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662957

1931 Amelia Earhart autogyro altitude record...

Item #662957

April 09, 1931

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 9, 1931



* Autogyro plane altitude record

* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart




The front page has a two column heading: "Amelia Earhart in Autogyro Makes Climb of 19,000 Feet" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in Thirty-two pages, light toning and wear at the margins, with some creases with the 1st column.... See More  

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584784

Heartley Hunk Anderson named Notre Dame coach....

Item #584784

April 11, 1931

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, April 11, 1931



* Heartley 'Hunk' Anderson named new head coach

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football team

* Post Knute Rockne airplane crash death




This 8 page newspaper has one column heading on page 6: "ANDERSON NAMED TO COACH NOTRE DAME THIS YEAR"



1st report coverage on the hiring of Heartley "Hunk" William Anderson a... See More  

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580727

Ira C. Eaker transcontinental flight....

Item #580727

April 11, 1931

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 11, 1931



* Army pilot Ira C. Eaker

* Transcontinental
flight try

* Airplanes - aviation



This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "EAKER RACES EAST, RECORD IN GRASP" with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for di... See More  

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