A "Cruise Around the World" newspaper broadside from the midst of the Great Depression...

RESOLUTE OBSERVER, "Published on board during the Cruise Around the World." on the Hamburg-American Line, April 30th, 1932   An interesting broadside issue (printed on the front only) published daily during an 86-day cruise, with tidbits on the trip for that day including mileage, the day's destination, weather, conditions, etc. At this point the ship was "Bound for Honolul... See More  

Al Capone tries to avoid prison term...

THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, May 2, 1932  This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page:



* Capone's Future Revealed Today



This tells of Al Capone's last attempt to avoid prison. His 11-year sentence would be upheld on this day.



Other news of the day. Light browning with address label and tape mend within the masthead and little spine wea... See More  

Al Capone heads for prison...

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 4, 1932



* Al Capone heads for prison for tax evasion

* Chicago gangster boss



This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "CAPONE, SMILING, HURRIED BY HEAVY GUARDS TO TRAIN", "Dethroned Gangster Due at Atlanta Penitentiary Tonight", with smaller subheads (see images).



Other news of the day. Light browning w... See More  

Al Capone is now inmate number 40,886...

NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1932 



* Al Capone enters prison (1st report)

* Tax evasion guilty charge

* Chicago gangster boss - beer baron



The front page has one column heads including: "PRISON DOORS CLOSE BEHIND CAPONE" "Gangster Reaches Atlanta After Day on Which Curious Crowds Inspect the Train" "Convicts Cry 'Welcome!'" and more. The article, taking... See More  

William B. Parsons death... NYC 1st subway fame...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1932



 * William B. Parsons death

* American civil engineer

* First subway in New York



Page 21 has a one column heading: "GEN. W. B. PARSONS, ENGINEER, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of William B. Parsons, American civil engineer who's claim to fame was New York City's very 1st subway. I suspect t... See More  

Lindbergh baby found dead in 1932....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 14, 1932



* Charles Lindbergh Jr. found dead

* Famous kidnapping hunt comes to an end



This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "PRESIDENT ORDERS RELENTLESS SEARCH FOR MURDERERS OF LINDBERGH BABY; MEN WHO DEALT WITH GANGS QUESTIONED" with many subheads that include: "Hoover Directs That the Case Be Kept Alive Till Justice Is ... See More  

Frederick C. Billard death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1932



* Frederick C. Billard death

* United States Coast Guard

* Rum Patrol - prohibition era



Page 21 has a one column heading: "ADMIRAL BILLARD, RUM ROW'S FOE, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Frederick C. Billard, commandant of the United States Coast Guard.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More  

Amelia Earhart honored in 1932...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1932 



* Amelia Earhart - London welcome

* re. Transatlantic flight (Airplane)

* 1st woman to achieve solo



The top of the front page has one column headings: "MRS. PUTNAM LANDS AT LONDON IN STORM; GREETED BY MELLON" "Crowds at Croydon Airdrome Disappointed as Ocean Flier Goes to Private Field" "Cheered In Pouring Rain" and more.... See More  

Amelia Earhart & the Bonus Army...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1932 



* Bonus Army - WWI veterans reach the capital

* Amelia Earhart re. Transatlantic flight

* 1st woman to achieve in airplane solo



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Weary Bonus Army Reaches Capital by Truck; Police Demand Congress Care for Hundreds" (see)

Page 6 has a one column heading: "MRS. PUTNAM LAUDS AVIATI... See More  

Miller Huggins memorial dedication....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 31, 1932



* Miller Huggins memorial dedication

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

* Indianapolis 500 - Fred Frame



This 34 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 22: "45,000 See Yanks Conquer Red Sox Twice" with subheads that include: "Mayor Pays Tribute to Huggins, Extolling His as Sportsman, and Evokes Cheers" "Memorial I... See More  

Sir Charles Kingsford Smith knighted...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1932



* Sir Charles Kingsford Smith knighted

* Australian aviator - Southern Cross



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Knighthood Conferred on Kingsford-Smith; King Creates Six Peers in Birthday Honors" (see) First report coverage on Australian aviator Charles Kingsford Smith being knighted.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the ... See More  

Robert H. Goddard...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, June 5, 1932



* Robert H. Goddard

* Early rockets travel



This 100+ page newspaper has a one column heading on page 37: "A Searchlight To Reach The Moon"



See photos for text. Other news of the day including various advertising. This rag edition measures 15 1/2 by 21 inches, and is in great condition.... See More  

Revenue Act of 1932 signed into law...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1932



* Revenue Act of 1932 signed into law

* Lead to the 1st Federal gas tax

* President Herbert Hoover



The front page has a three column headline: "PRESIDENT SIGNS $1,118,500,000 TAX BILL; SEES FINANCES NOW ON A 'SOUND BASIS'; DAWES QUITS THE RECONSTRUCTION BOARD" with subheads. First report coverage on the Revenue Act of 1932 signing by Presi... See More  

Bonus Army march in Washington D.C...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1932 



* Bonus Army march

* World War I veterans

* Washington D.C.



The top of the front page is a one column heading: "7,000 IN BONUS ARMY PARADE IN CAPITAL, ORDERLY BUT GRIM" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. This was the initial march which would end up into major conflict later in the Summer. Always nice to have notable events... See More  

Gene Sarazen wins British Open....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1932



* Gene Sarazen wins British Open

* American professional golfer



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Sarazen Wins the British Open Golf Title; Lowers Bobby Jones's Record by 2 Strokes" First report coverage continues in the sport's section (page 10) with photo and stats.

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

1932 Bonus Army Bill passes in Congress... Helen Keller...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1932



* Bonus Army bill passes U.S. Congress

* World War I veterans pay redemption

* Heller Keller honorary degree at Glasgow University



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BONUS BILL PASSES IN HOUSE, 209-176; SENATE TO RUSH VOTE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 2 with voting list. The Senate would defeat this ... See More  

NYC mobster Vannie Higgins shot & killed...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 20, 1932



* Vannie Higgins shot & killed

* NYC mobster - prohibition bootlegger

* "Brooklyn's Last Irish Boss"



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VANNIE HIGGINS DIES, SILENT ON SLAYERS; POLICE MYSTIFIED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. Always nice to have notable events in ... See More  

1932 Alexander Winton death

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1932



* Alexander Winton death (1st report)

* Winton Motor Carriage Company founder

* Scottish-American bicycle & automobile inventor



Page 21 has a one column heading: "ALEXANDER WINTON, AUTO PIONEER, DEAD" with subheads. (see) He formed one of the very first American companies to sell a motor car. I suspect this is one of the few publications to ... See More  

Ellsworth Vines wins Wimbledon singles....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 3, 1932



* American tennis star Henry Ellsworth Vines Jr.

* Wimbledon singles tournament champion



The front page of this section has a one column heading: "VINES BEATS AUSTIN IN WIMBLEDON FINAL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Ellsworth Vines winning the Wimbledon grand slam singles tennis tournament.

Other sporting&... See More  

Fenway Park's 1st Sunday game....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 4, 1932



* Fenway Park Boston, Massachusetts

* Very 1st Sunday game

* MLB Baseball - Red Sox



The sport's section (page 9) has a two column heading: "Yankees Resume Slugging Ways, Bury Red Sox, 13-2" with subhead and box scores. (see) First report coverage the very first Sunday MLB baseball game at Fenway Park. The restriction prior to... See More  

Bill Dickey fight and suspension...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 5, 1932



* Catcher Bill Dickey

* New York Yankees

* Famous fight during MLB game



This 32 page newspaper has a seven column headline on page 11: "Senators Defeat Yankees Twice and Break Gomez's Winning Streak" with subheads that include: "RUTH HITS NO. 23 IN SECOND GAME" "DICKEY, REYNOLDS CLASH" "Latter Suffers Br... See More  

Billy Jurges shot by girl...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1932



* Billy Jurges shot by girl

* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball player



This 38 page newspaper has one column headings on page 18: "BILL JURGES WOUNDED BY GIRL HE REJECTED" and "Chicago Cubs Player and Young Woman Are Shot in Struggle for Her Pistol" First report coverage on the shooting of Chicago Cubs' Shortstop William Jurges by his jilt... See More  

King Camp Gillette death... safety razor fame...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1932



* King Camp Gillette death

* Best selling safety razor inventor

* Freebie marketing pioneer



Page 13 has a one column heading: "K. C. GILLETTE DEAD; MADE SAFETY RAZOR" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of King Camp Gillette, inventor of the best selling version of the safety razor. I suspect this is one of the few p... See More  

1932 "The Wonderland of Oz" comic strip #2...

THE DETROIT NEWS, July 12, 1932



* "The Wonderland of OZ" comic strip #2

* Walt Spouse adaption of the Frank Baum book



Page 23 is taken up with various comic strips of the day which includes: "The Wonderland of Oz" at the top of the page. This is just the second installment of this particular comic strip that would not last very long. This was 7 years prior to the release... See More  

Johannes Winkler... Liquid rocket flight....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 16, 1932



* Liquid fueled rocket

* Johannes Winkler

* Altitude record attempt



This 26 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 4: "Inventor to Seek New Altitude With His Liquid Fuel Rocket"



See photo for test here. Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice condition.



wikipedia notes: Johannes Winkler was a German rocket... See More