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.
Adolph Hitler gains dictorial powers...
Item #569578
March 22, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 22, 1933
* Adolph Hitler gaining power
* Dictatorial rule in Germany
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "NEW REICHSTAG GRANTS HITLER MIGHTY POWER" "Parliament Strips Itself of Authority; Democracy Dies for 4 Years, Making Nazi Supreme Dictator" and more. (see
Other news of t... See More
Nazi persecution of the Jews in 1933...
Item #588519
March 24, 1933
THE JEWISH STANDARD, Jersey City, New Jersey, March 24, 1933
* Persecution of the Jews in Germany
* Nazis attacks protested
The top of the front page includes: "U.S. To Probe Nazi Attacks On Jews Of Germany As Protests Here Grow; 4 Meetings To Be Held Monday" with various related subheads including; "Demand Clean Sweep Of German Jews As Hitler Gets Dictator&... See More
Hitler is absolute dictator... To deal with Jewish boycott...
Item #692463
March 24, 1933
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, March 24, 1933
* Adolph Hitler becomes dictator of Germany
The ftpg. has a one column head: "Hitler Copes With Threats Of Jew Boycott". The text includes in part: "The Hitler government, confirmed as an absolute dictatorship for four years...problems of answering atrocity reports abroad & meeting threats of an economic boycott ... See More
Jewish Holocaust beginning....
Item #686063
March 26, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, March 26, 1933
* Jewish boycott of Germany
* Beginning of the Holocaust
The front page has a five column heading: "German Terror ? Here Are the Facts" with subheads. (see) The official start of the Jewish boycott would take place a few days later.
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes alo
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* Jewish boycott of Germany
* Beginning of the Holocaust
The front page has a five column heading: "German Terror ? Here Are the Facts" with subheads. (see) The official start of the Jewish boycott would take place a few days later.
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes alo
Jewish Holocaust begins...
Item #568758
March 26, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 26, 1933
* Jewish boycott beginning
* Holocaust to start
This 20+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "NAZIS TO BAR ATTACKS UPON GERMAN JEWS" "Goering, Member of Cabinet, Pleads for Fairness in reports of Atrocities..." "Admits Some Cases Of Maltreatments"
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* Jewish boycott beginning
* Holocaust to start
This 20+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "NAZIS TO BAR ATTACKS UPON GERMAN JEWS" "Goering, Member of Cabinet, Pleads for Fairness in reports of Atrocities..." "Admits Some Cases Of Maltreatments"
Prohibition ending in NYC....
Item #678582
March 26, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1933
* U.S. Prohibition ends in NYC
* Beer - liquor returns
The front page has one column headings: "CITY BEER SHORTAGE FEARED BY BREWERS" "New Jobs Put At 50,000" and more. (see) Much more on pages 2 & 3 with related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete 1st section only with 32 pages, rag e... See More
Jewish Holocaust beginning....
Item #650552
March 26, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, March 26, 1933
* Jewish boycott editorial
* Beginning of the Holocaust
The top of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "HERR HITLER'S NAZIS HEAR AN ECHO OF WORLD OPINION" with subheads. (see) The official start of the Jewish boycott would take place a few days later.
Complete section 4 only with all 8 pages, lig
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* Jewish boycott editorial
* Beginning of the Holocaust
The top of the front page of this section has a two column heading: "HERR HITLER'S NAZIS HEAR AN ECHO OF WORLD OPINION" with subheads. (see) The official start of the Jewish boycott would take place a few days later.
Complete section 4 only with all 8 pages, lig
Jewish Holocaust begins....
Item #566394
March 27, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 27, 1933
* Jewish boycott beginning
* Holocaust start
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Beating of Jews In Germany Over, Is Report of Hull" with subheads and photo of Hermann Goering. (see photos) The headline suggests that the boycott on Jews was a one time thing and it was over with, when in fact
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* Jewish boycott beginning
* Holocaust start
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Beating of Jews In Germany Over, Is Report of Hull" with subheads and photo of Hermann Goering. (see photos) The headline suggests that the boycott on Jews was a one time thing and it was over with, when in fact
Nazis Boycott Jews in 1933....
Item #589902
March 29, 1933
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 29, 1933.
* Jewish holocaust begins
* Boycott order has been made (1st report)
* Nazi Germany
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Berlin Order Hits Jewish Merchants Hard" and "City Government Decrees All Supplies Be Bought From the Nationalists".
This was the first major German move... See More
Albert Einstein in 1933...
Item #566797
March 30, 1933
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 30, 1933
* Albert Einstein is anti Hitler
* Jewish Boycott beginning
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the back page: "PROF. EINSTEIN TO RENOUNCE HIS CITIZENSHIP" which tells of Albert Einstein disapproving the recent actions against the Jews in Nazi Germany. (see photos for text)
Other news... See More
Jewish Holocaust begins....
Item #564591
March 31, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 31, 1933.
* Jewish boycott beginning
* Holocaust start
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Jews Implore Hindenburg to Avert Boycott"; "Nazis Determined to Clamp Lid on Semitic Business"; Breaslau Orders Jews to Return Passports" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Us
... See More
* Jewish boycott beginning
* Holocaust start
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Jews Implore Hindenburg to Avert Boycott"; "Nazis Determined to Clamp Lid on Semitic Business"; Breaslau Orders Jews to Return Passports" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Us
Jewish Holocaust begins in 1933....
Item #650061
April 01, 1933
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, April 1, 1933
* Jewish boycott
* Jews' shops - windows w/ placards
* Beginning of the Holocaust
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Boycott on Jews in Germany Limited to Day by Fascists" with subheads. (see) This was the first major German movement against the Jews which would only grow more severe a
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* Jewish boycott
* Jews' shops - windows w/ placards
* Beginning of the Holocaust
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Boycott on Jews in Germany Limited to Day by Fascists" with subheads. (see) This was the first major German movement against the Jews which would only grow more severe a
Nazis Boycott Jews... Holocaust begins...
Item #589386
April 03, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1933
* Jewish Boycott halted (holocaust beginnings)
* 1st of many measures against the Jews
* Adolph Hitler as Chancellor
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BOYCOTT AT AN END, GERMANY BELIEVES; CABINET AGAINST IT", "Continuance Improbable Even if Regime Can's Show Foreign Agitation Is Lessening&q... See More
USS Akron Crashes...
Item #594869
April 04, 1933
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 4, 1933
* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)
* United States Navy airship
* Early, same day 1st report
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "AIRSHIP AKRON, HIT BY LIGHTNING OFF BARNEGAT EARLY TODAY, DESTROYED--FEARED ALL BUT TWO OF 76 ARE DEAD" with subheads and photo (see
... See More
* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)
* United States Navy airship
* Early, same day 1st report
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "AIRSHIP AKRON, HIT BY LIGHTNING OFF BARNEGAT EARLY TODAY, DESTROYED--FEARED ALL BUT TWO OF 76 ARE DEAD" with subheads and photo (see
USS Akron Crashes...
Item #566887
April 05, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 5, 1933
* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)
* United States Navy airship
This 40 page newspaper has a three line, five column headline on the front page: "73 LOST IN AKRON CRASH, 3 SURVIVORS HERE; SHIP DRIVEN DOWN IN STORM, CAUSE IS UNKNOWN,; RESCUE BLIMP FALLS, 2 DROWN, 5 ARE SAVE" with many subheads that include: "Wind Wrecks The J-3
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* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)
* United States Navy airship
This 40 page newspaper has a three line, five column headline on the front page: "73 LOST IN AKRON CRASH, 3 SURVIVORS HERE; SHIP DRIVEN DOWN IN STORM, CAUSE IS UNKNOWN,; RESCUE BLIMP FALLS, 2 DROWN, 5 ARE SAVE" with many subheads that include: "Wind Wrecks The J-3
USS Akron airship disaster...
Item #599889
April 05, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 5, 1933
* USS Akron disaster
* Helium rigid airship ZRS-4
The front page has a five column headline: "73 BELIEVED DEAD IN AKRON CRASH; ONLY 3 KNOWN TO HAVE SURVIVED; SEARCH WILL BE CONTINUED TODAY" with subheads and related photo. More inside. 1st report coverage on the USS Akron airship crash off the coast of New Jerse... See More
Prohibition ends... Airship Akron disaster...
Item #695178
April 06, 1933
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, April 6, 1933
* End of Prohibition in America (1st report)
* Beer - liquor returns
* Airship Akron disaster
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "BEER ON SALE IN 19 STATES" with subhead. Other news of the day including a front page, 1st report on the USS Akron airship disaster.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the m... See More
Adolph Hitler gaining power in Germany....
Item #574881
April 08, 1933
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, April 8, 1933 This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:"HITLER TO DOMINATE ALL FIELDS" "To Extend Control Over Social, Economic, Business and Religious Life".
This tells of the continuing rise of Adolph Hitler's influence over the people of Germany.
Other news of the day. usual browning with ... See More
Adolph Hitler takes control of Prussia in 1933...
Item #709649
April 12, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 12, 1933
* Free State of Prussia takeover - seizure
* Adolph Hitler & Hermann Goering
* Third Reich in the beginning - Nazis
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "HITLER IS MADE HEAD OF PRUSSIA; RULE EXTENDED" with subhead and small photo of Hermann Goering. (see images) Hitler was made chancellor of Germany just a few months earlier.
Com... See More
Ending of prohibition in Michigan...
Item #694999
April 13, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 13, 1933
* Prohibition ending in Michigan
* Beer - liquor soon to return
* Michigan Senate passes beer bill
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Senate Passes Beer Bill by 26 to 3 Vote" with subheads. (see) Prohibition would officially end a few weeks later.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning ... See More
New York Rangers win 1933 Stanley cup...
Item #701272
April 14, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 14, 1933
* New York Rangers - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
* Best title to be had ?
The front page of the sport's section (page 27) has a two column heading: "Rangers Win Stanley Cup; Beat Leafs, 1-0, in Overtime" with small photo of Bill Cook. (see images) First report coverage on the New York Rangers winning the 1932-33 ... See More
Amelia Earhart wins Harmon Trophy....
Item #635172
April 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1933
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Harmon Trophy presentation
Page 3 has a small one column heading: "Amelia Earhart Honored" "Receives Award Harmon Trophy for Transatlantic Flight" See image for brief report here. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news... See More
1933 Holy Fire miracle in Jerusalem....
Item #636230
April 16, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1933
* "Holy Fire" miracle in Jerusalem
* Church of the Holy Sepulchre
* Orthodox Christians - Easter
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "JERUSALEM VIEWS RITE OF HOLY FIRE" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Jews boycott on German goods... tensions brewing... early Nazi Germany.
Item #649493
April 18, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 18, 1933
* Jews persecuted under Hitler's rule
* Persecution spreads outside Germany
* Pre Holocaust era
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "NAZI DRIVE ON JEWS FELT BEYOND REICH" with subheads. (see) A few other related articles. 1933 was a very tumultuous time in Germany with the recent appointment of Adolph Hitler as Chancellor. Things w... See More
Nazi military parade.. Hitler's birthday..
Item #649438
April 21, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1933
* Adolph Hitler's 44th birthday
* 1st year as chancellor in Germany
* Joseph Goebbels speech honoring
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "HITLER ACCLAIMED THROUGHOUT REICH" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
USS Macon (ZRS-5) maiden flight...
Item #555236
April 22, 1933
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 22, 1933
* USS Macon (ZRS-5) maiden flight
* Airship - Dirigible
* United States Navy
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MACON UP 12 HOURS IN MAIDEN FLIGHT", "Akron's Sister Ship Soars Over Ohio and Rides in Smooth Air Over Lake Erie" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. ... See More
USS Macon airship...
Item #648119
April 23, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section 7 only, April 23, 1933
* USS Macon maiden flight photo
The top of the front page of this pictorial section has a nice photo of the USS Macon in it's hangar getting ready for her maiden flight. Nice for display. (see) Page 3 has photos of Charles Lindbergh and Adolph Hitler.
Other topics throughout. Ten pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Gestapo formation... Nazi secret police....
Item #649175
April 28, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1933
* The Gestapo is created
* Herman Goering
* Nazis secret police
The front page has one column headings: "POLICE LIKE OGPU CREATED BY NAZIS" "Goering Heads Secret Prussian Force to Combat Dangerous political Activities"\ "Seldte Joins Hitlerites" "Turns Over Command of the Stahlhelm to Chancellor, Deserting Nationalists&q... See More
Luis Miguel Sanchez Cerro & Anna de Noailles...
Item #671980
May 01, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 1, 1933
* Luis Miguel Sanchez Cerro assassination
* President of Peru - Peruvian army officer
* Anna de Noailles death
* Romanian-French writer
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PRESIDENT IS SLAIN IN PERU ON LEAVING REVIEW OF TROOPS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the assassination of the president of Peru.
The top of pa... See More
Peggy McMath kidnapping for ransom...
Item #636340
May 03, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1933
* Margaret 'Peggy' McMath
* Kidnapping for ransom (1st report)
The front page has one column headings that include: "GIRL, 10, KIDNAPPED IN CAPE COD TOWN" "Margaret McMath of Wealthy Detroit Family Abducted at Harwich School"
"Man Posed As Chauffeur" and more. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have nota... See More
Helena, Alabama tornado disaster...
Item #636331
May 06, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1933
* Helena, Alabama tornado disaster
* Jefferson & Shelby County
* Demopolis
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "TORNADOES KILL 34 MORE IN THE SOUTH" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high perc... See More
Peggy McMath kidnapping for ransom...
Item #617262
May 06, 1933
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 6, 1933
* Margaret 'Peggy' McMath
* Kidnapping for ransom
The front page has a four column headline: "TWO ARRESTS IN KIDNAPING (sic)" with subheads and photo. (see) More inside. This is 1st report coverage on the return of kidnapped victim, Margaret "Peggy" McMath.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
Peggy McMath kidnapping for ransom...
Item #602823
May 06, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1933
* Margaret 'Peggy' McMath
* Kidnapping for ransom
The front page has a two column headline: "KIDNAPPED GIRL IS FOUND ON A BOAT NEAR HER HOME; RANSOM OF $80,000 PAID" with subheads (see photos). Continues inside with two related photos. This is 1st report coverage on the return of kidnapped victim, Margaret "Peggy" McMath.... See More
Al Capone hitman Gus Winkler...
Item #701703
May 07, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, May 7, 1933
* Gus Winkler is found guilty
* Concealed weapon charge
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect
* Al 'Scarface' Capone hit man
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Find Winkler Guilty; Gets Year in Jail" First report coverage continues on page 2 with photo of Winkler. (see images) Wi... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast...
Item #617031
May 08, 1933
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, May 8, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has one column headings: "Gandhi Released From Prison Soon After Fast Starts" "Aid for Depressed Classes Not Judged Inimical to Government" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast...
Item #580414
May 08, 1933
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, May 8, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
* Early, same day 1st report
This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Gandhi Freed by British as He Starts Fast in Jail", "Government Feared Serious Disorders if Indian Leader Died in Prison--Ordeal Thought Likely to Prove Fatal to Mahatma".
Other news and... See More
Gandhi begins 21 day fast...
Item #610770
May 09, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 9, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
Page 4 has one column headings: "GANDHI BEGINS FAST EXPECTED TO PROVE FATAL" "Ordeal Begins in Presence of Crowd of Devotees; Later Released from Prison" See images for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 20 pages, a little margin chip... See More
Jews boycott on German goods... tensions brewing... early Nazi Germany.
Item #589933
May 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1933
* Jewish boycott on Germany
* Jews persecuted under Hitler's rule
* Pre Holocaust era
The front page has various headlines regarding the tensions between the people of Germany and the Jewish population there. Among these headlines include: "NAZI LEADERS NOW UNEASY OVER HOSTILITY OF WORLD; DAVIS WORKING FOR ACCORD", "Jews Here Decree Boyco... See More
Actor Ernest Torrence death....
Item #636339
May 16, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1933
* Ernest Torrence death
* Scottish character actor
* Hollywood movie villain
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "ERNEST TORRANCE, FILM ACTOR, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Scottish film character actor, Ernest Torrence. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular ev... See More
John Grier Hibben killed in car accident...
Item #636353
May 17, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1933
* John Grier Hibben killed in accident
* President of Princeton University
* Presbyterian minister & philosopher
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DR. HIBBEN KILLED IN AUTO COLLISION; WIFE BADLY HURT" with subheads. Much more on page 7 with photo of Hibben.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pa... See More
Adolph Hitler speech to the Reichstag....
Item #649901
May 18, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1933
* Adolph Hitler's Reichstag speech
* Germany to arm again ?
The front page has a four column headline: "HITLER SAYS REICH WILL FOREGO ARMS BUT WILL NO LONGER REMAIN INFERIOR; ROOSEVELT PLANS OTHER PEACE STEPS" with many subheads. (see) Full text of Hitler's speech on page 3 with photo. Very lengthy here. Always nice to have notable events i... See More
Gangster Waxey Gordon arrested...
Item #667276
May 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1933
* Waxey Gordon arrested on tax evasion charges
* Prohibition era gangster - bootlegging - gambling
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'WAXEY' GORDON IS SEIZED IN HIDING WITH AIDES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. First report coverage on the arrest of American gangster, Waxey Gordon, for tax evasion. A... See More
Jewish persecution.. public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #644274
May 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1933
* Jewish persecution becoming known Worldwide
* During the rise of Adolph Hitler & the Third Reich
Page 11 has one column headings: "SEEKS NEW HOMES FOR NAZIS' VICTIMS" "Michael Williams, a Catholic Editor, Appeals for Aid for 200,000 Jews" "Saw Reich Persecution" and more (see photos). See photos for coverage on the per... See More
Emil Oberhoffer death... Conductor & composer...
Item #688617
May 23, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1933
* Emil Oberhoffer death (1st report)
* Minnesota Orchestra conductor
* Music composer - violinist
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "EMIL OBERHOFFER, MUSICIAN, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (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, sport... See More
Ratification of the repeal of prohibition....
Item #698973
May 24, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1933
* End of Prohibition in New York State
* Beer - liquor returns - Ratification voted
* Repeal of the Eighteenth 18th Amendment
The top of the front page has a three line, two column headline: "REPEAL BY 20 TO 1 IS VOTED IN STATE; 6TH WET VICTORY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the state of New York ratifying the repeal of Proh... See More
Horatio Bottomly death... John Bull magazine...
Item #636360
May 27, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1933
* Horatio Bottomley death (1st report)
* English financier, journalist, editor
* Newspaper proprietor & swindler
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "BOTTOMLEY, EDITOR, DIES PAUPER AT 73" with subheads and photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Mahatma Gandhi nears end of 21-day fast....
Item #644142
May 28, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi nearing the end
* Third anti-untouchability fast (21 days)
The top of page 18 has one column headings: "GANDHI IS SERENE; ORDEAL NEARS END" "Nausea and Weakness mark Nineteenth Day of His Three Weeks' Fast" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast...
Item #580152
May 30, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 30, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "GANDHI ENDS FAST, WEAK BUT HAPPY", "His Friends Rejoice as He Sips Orange Juice After 21 Days Abstinenence From Food" and more. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condi... See More
Zeppo Marx robbed in Hollywood home...
Item #639729
June 02, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1933
* Zeppo Marx Brothers comedian actor
* Hollywood home robbery - holdup
The top of the back page (page 40) has a one column heading: "MRS. ZEPPO MARX ROBBED OF $30,000" with subheads. (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 ... See More
1st White House swimming pool built in 1933...
Item #672865
June 03, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 3, 1933
* 1st White House swimming pool built
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
Page 15 has a two column heading: "White House Pool Ready for Roosevelt; He Thanks Workmen for 'a Splendid Job'" with photo of the 1st swimming pool ever built in the White House.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 page... See More
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