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.
Item #637120
March 12, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1934
* Thomas F. Anstey Guthrie death
* English novelist - journalist - comic
* Margaret Illington death
* American stage actress
The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "F. ANSTEY, 77, DIES; BRITISH HUMORIST" with subheads. (see)
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "MISS ILLINGTON, STAGE STAR, DEAD" with subhead and photo. ... See More
1st Masters Tournament... Bobby Jones...
Item #696912
March 20, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 20, 1934
* 1st ever Masters Tournament
* Augusta, Georgia - 1st day nears
* Small Bobby Jones photo
Page 22 has a one column heading: "61 STARS ENTER MASTERS' OPEN" with subhead and small photo of Bobby Jones. (see) This was to be the very first Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector. Play would begin two days later.
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Chicago gangster Fred Goetz assassinated...
Item #701810
March 21, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1934
* Fred Goetz assassination
* "Shotgun" George Ziegler
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect
* Chicago Outfit hit man
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Shot Dead in Street; $1,000 Bill in Pocket" Two related photos are on the back page. (see images) When it comes to gangsters... See More
Mildred Ella Didrickson Pitches First Inning for the Athletics...
Item #557755
March 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1934 This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 29 that includes: "DODGERS CONQUER ATHLETICS BY 4-2", "Miss Didrickson Pitches First Inning for Losers Holding Rivals Scoreless", "Triple Play Saves Her" and more with nice two column photo of Babe Didrickson in uniform being instructed by pitching coach. (see)
Other news... See More
1st Masters Tournament...
Item #580831
March 22, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 22, 1934
* Lilyan Tashman death - Jewish actress
* 1st Masters Tournament
* 1st day of play - Augusta, Georgia
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Lilyan Tashman Dies as First Starring Film Stirs Broadway" and more with nice photo of Tashman (see photos).
Also a great banner headline on the front ... See More
Bobby Jones...
Item #563684
March 24, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, NY, March 24, 1934
* 1st Masters Tournament
* Bobby Jones
This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 8: "Jones, Playing Raggedly, Takes 38 to Turn as Tourney Hopes Begin to Fade" with subheads. (see)
This was the very first Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector.
Other news of the day. Light browning with... See More
1st Masters golf Tournament (day 2)...
Item #657267
March 24, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 24, 1934
* 1st ever Masters Golf Tournament
* 2nd day results - Bobby Jones
* Augusta, Georgia - Horton Smith
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "JONES IN 28TH PLACE; HORTON SMITH LEADS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. This was day 2 of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collecto... See More
1st Masters Tournament in 1934...
Item #580997
March 24, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 24, 1934 This 22 page newspaper has great banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 13): "JONES STILL TRAILS GOLFING PACK" with subheads and small photo of Horton Smith, who would be the eventual winner. (see) This was the 2nd day report of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf... See More
1st Masters golf Tournament (day 2)...
Item #654862
March 24, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 24, 1934
* 1st ever Masters Tournament
* 2nd day results - Bobby Jones
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "JONES TRAILS BY 10 SHOTS" with subhead. (see) This was day 3 of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete... See More
Engelbert Dollfuss makes unusual order....
Item #637258
March 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1934
* Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss
* Making it illegal to joke about his size
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Dollfuss Tires of Jokes on His Size And Orders an End to Their Telling" First report coverage on Austrian Chancellor, Engelbert Dollfuss, banning jokes about his height in Austria.
Other news, sports and... See More
Zeppo Marx quits brothers comedy act...
Item #639728
March 30, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1934
* Zeppo Marx of the Marx Brothers
* Quits family comedy act (1st report)
Page 26 has a small and somewhat discrete article headed: "Zeppo Marx Quits Stage" "Youngest of Four Brothers Will Start in Hollywood Business" (see) Unfortunate for the brief report here, but still a first report on this famous comical act. I suspect this is one o... See More
Item #637259
March 31, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1934
* Ronald Munro,1st Viscount Novar death
* Governor-General of Australia
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "LORD NOVAR DIES IN SCOTLAND AT 74" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar, Scottish politician and the sixth Governor-General of Australia. I suspect this is one of th... See More
Pope Pius XI closes Holy Door....
Item #642138
April 03, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1934
* Holy Door - portal of Papal Major Basilicas
* Pope Pius XI closes - End of Jubilee Year
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "HOLY DOOR CLOSED; JUBILEE YEAR ENDS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Pope Pius XI closing the Holy Door in Rome.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 46 pages, light toning ... See More
John Dillinger's escape with a wooden gun...
Item #720883
April 04, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post escape with wooden gun
* Crown Point, Indiana jail
* The hunt continues
The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Pal, Shot In Fray, Is In Custody". (see image)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, good condition.
AI notes: Eugene Green, a member of John Dillinger’s ga... See More
Jiro Sato suicide death... Japanese tennis star...
Item #637261
April 06, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1934
* Jiro Sato suicide death off ship
* Japanese tennis player
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "SATOH,TENNIS STAR, ENDS LIFE OFF SHIP" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Japanese tennis star, Jiro Sato, suicide death in the Strait of Malacca. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World... See More
1st legal Sunday baseball in Philadelphia....
Item #566783
April 09, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1934 This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 22: "Phils Defeat Athletics, 8-1 in Inaugural Of Legal Sunday Baseball in Pennsylvania" with box scores. (see)
Tells of the very first legal MLB baseball game in Philadelphia on a Sunday. This was an exhibition game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Athletics at Shibe Park. See photo... See More
Item #637257
April 10, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1934
* Oskar von Miller death
* Deutsches Museum founder
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "DR. VON MILLER DIES; MUSEUM FOUNDER" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of German engineer, Oskar von Miller, founder of the Deutsches Museum. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particula... See More
Jan van Eyck painting stolen in 1934...
Item #598170
April 12, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1934
* Ghent Altarpiece stolen
* Jan van Eyck - Flemish painter
* Saint Bavo Cathedral
This 46 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Thief Steals Panel by van Eycks That Treaty Restored to Belgium" and more. 1st report coverage on the thief of the famed painting, "Ghent Altarpiece" or "Ador... See More
John Dillinger... Homer Van Meter...
Item #548321
April 13, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 13, 1934
* John Dillinger
* Homer Van Meter
* Police station raid & escape
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "DILLINGER TRAIL LEADS THROUGH SEVERAL STATES OF THE SOUTH" "Officers Trying to Head Off Flight of the Desperado."
Other news of the day throughout.
A few small b... See More
Al Capone works in prison...
Item #618206
April 14, 1934
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1934
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Chicago gangster boss
* Good behavior in prison ?
Page six has one column headings: "CAPONE RUNS STITCHING MACHINE IN PRISON" "Former Gangster is 'Behaving' and Hopes to Shorten Sentence" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages... See More
John Dillinger hunted in 1934....
Item #659097
April 27, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 27, 1934.
* Outlaw John Dillinger
* Post Little Bohemia shootout
* Hunted in North Midwest
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "HEALTH OFFICIAL AIDED DILLINGER" with subheads. (see) Coverage on John Dillinger being hunted after the shootout at the Little Bohemia Lodge in Wisconsin.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compl
1934 "Hitler's Reign of Terror" debut ad in NYC...
Item #712181
April 29, 1934
SECTION 9 only of the New York Times, April 29, 1934
* Hitler's Reign of Terror movie debut ad
* First American anti-Nazi film (eve)
Page 3 of this section has a 4 x 3 1/4 inch advertisement for the opening day of "Hitler's Reign Of Terror" (see) This ad is for the following premiere. This film was a combination of newsreel footage, documentary, and reenactment on the acti... See More
Mae West and her manger part ways....
Item #630723
May 02, 1934
LOS ANGELES EVENING POST, May 2, 1934
* Hollywood actress Mae West
* Manager James A. Timony
The front page has a six column heading: "Mae West Separates From Manager" with subheads. (see) Photo of Mae West on page 7. Coverage probably only found in publications near Hollywood such as this.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor spine wear, ... See More
Cavalcade wins Kentucky Derby...
Item #556224
May 05, 1934
THE BELLINGHAM HERALD, Bellingham, Washington, May 5, 1934
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* Cavalcade
* Kentucky Derby win
This 8 page newspaper has three column headline on page 3: "Cavalcade wins Kentucky Derby" with subheads that include: "FAVORITE SWEEPS AHEAD OF FIELD AT FINISH" and more with two column photo of the winning horse.
Other news of the day throughout. Lig... See More
Marconi visits Villa Griffone...
Item #660344
May 07, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1934
* Guglielmo Marconi
* Wireless telegraph
* Villa Griffone
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Marconi Revisits Scene Of His Wireless Invention" (see) First report coverage on Guglielmo Marconi's visit to Villa Griffone for the 1st time in 30 years.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light t... See More
John Dillinger's toy gun escape told....
Item #714956
May 08, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1934
* Bank robber John Dillinger
* Crown Point, Indiana Jail
* Famous wooden gun escape told
The back page has an article headed: "Dillinger's Escape Described At Trial" "Warden Testifies About 'Toy Gun' as Deputy Is Accused of Aiding Outlaw". (see) This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United ... See More
Actress Rae Randall suicide death...
Item #630721
May 09, 1934
LOS ANGELES EVENING POST, May 9, 1934
* Rae Randall suicide death
* Hollywood movie actress
* Greta Garbo double
The front page has a three column heading in red lettering: "Actress Kills Self" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of actress Rae Randall (Sigrun Salvason). Not reported in the New York Times, so probably only found in newspapers near Holl... See More
Dust Bowl storm...
Item #564155
May 11, 1934
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 11, 1934
* Dust bowl storm
* Nice headline for display
This 6 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "MIDWEST DUST STORM MOVE TO EAST COAST" with subheads that include: "FARMERS LOSING 2 MILLION DAILY IN CROP DAMAGE" and more.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine w... See More
Dust Bowl Storm in 1934...
Item #617869
May 12, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 12, 1934
* Dust Bowl
* Black blizzards
* Topsoil lost
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "East Covered with Clouds of Earth Dust Blown from Drouth Stricken Mid-West" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, generall... See More
Johnny Goodman wins Wlker cup.....
Item #577355
May 12, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, May 12, 1934 The 14 page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "GOODMAN LEADS IN ROUT OF BRITISH".
with subheads. (see) Tells of golfer, Johnny Goodman, leading the U.S. team to a Walker Cup win over Great Britain. Great to have from Goodman's home town newspaper.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, o... See More
June Robles found... desert cage...
Item #577353
May 15, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, May 15, 1934
* June Robles found alive
* Desert cage box - Tucson, Arizona
This 22 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: "CHILD FOUND IN "COFFIN" HAPPY AGAIN" with subheads that include: "Body Scarred" and more with photo of June Robles.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in g... See More
June Robles found... desert cage...
Item #615822
May 15, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 15, 1934
* June Robles found alive
* Desert cage box - Tucson, Arizona
* William Gettle
The front page has a banner headline: "JUNE ROBLES AND GETTLE ARE FOUND ALIVE" with subheads and two photos. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, some bindings slits along spi... See More
"The Black Cat" movie opening day...
Item #605791
May 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1934
* "The Black Cat" opening day ad
* Edgar Allan Poe
Page 27 has a 3 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of the movie: "The Black Cat" starring Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi based on the short story by Edgar Allan Poe (see photos).
News of the day throughout with other interesting advertisements and sports as well. Compl... See More
1934 John Dillinger gang... Flint, Michigan robbery...
Item #661870
May 18, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint Michigan MI bank robbery
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has a one column heading: "MICH. BANK HELD UP BY 3 BANDITS" See image for brief text here. An early, same day report here, probably the reason for the brief article here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More
1934 John Dillinger gang... The Flint, Michigan robbery...
Item #722293
May 19, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint, Michigan bank robbery
Page 3 has one column headings: "$30,000 RAID IS LAID TO DILLINGER GANG" "Presence of Leader Himself in Foray on Bank at Flint, Mich., Is Doubted" "Woman One Of The Band" and more. (see images)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag editio... See More
John Dillinger...
Item #556791
May 26, 1934
THE BELLINGHAM HERALD, Bellingham, Washington, May 26, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted
* Two months before death
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "East Chicago Combed In Hunt for Dillinger".
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Dionne quintuplets born...
Item #605090
May 29, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, May 29, 1934
* Dionne quintuplets born (1st report)
* "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Canada mother
The front page has two column headlines: "Quintuple Babies Live, Red Cross Rushes Aid" "All Five Cry Lustily; Mother Is Well, Father Expresses Amazement" A 1st report on the famous births.
Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More
Dionne quintuplets born...
Item #550118
May 29, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 29, 1934
* Dionne quintuplets born (1st report)
* "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Mother; Largest 3 Lbs., 4 Ounces; Smallest a Lb. Less"
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Mother; Largest 3 Lbs., 4 Ounces; Smallest a Lb. Less" tells of the birth of the famous... See More
Wild Bill Cummings...
Item #556756
May 30, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 30 & 31, 1934
* Wild Bill Cummings
* Indianapolis 500
These 16 page newspapers has coverage on the 1934 Indianapolis 500. The May 30th issue has one column headlines on page 12 that include: "33 CARS ENTERED IN 500-MILE RACE" and more.
The 31st issue has a banner headline on page 11: "WILD BILL CUMMINGS WINS INDIANAPOLIS ... See More
Jackson Barnett death... "The World's richest Indian"...
Item #670218
May 30, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 30, 1934
* Jackson Barnett death (1st report)
* "The World's Richest Indian"
* Oklahoma oil wells owner
* Muscogee Creek Native American
Page 20 has a one column heading: "Barnett, Indian Oil Millionaire, Dies In 92D Year" with subhead. The back page has a photo of Barnett with his wife & heading: "Wealthiest Indian Dies At Age O... See More
Item #548422
May 30, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 30, 1934
* Togo Heihachiro death
* Imperial Japanese navy hero
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Togo, Japan's Greatest Hero, Is Dead at 86
and more with photo of Togo.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with some wear along the spine, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Togo He... See More
Jan van Eyck painting ransom in 1934....
Item #592812
June 02, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1934
* Ghent Altarpiece stolen - ransom
* Jan van Eyck - Flemish painter
* Saint Bavo Cathedral
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Half of van Eyck Panal Believed Returned; Thieves Offer Rest for 1,000,000 Francs" First report coverage on the ransom attempt by the thieves of the Ghent Altarpiece.
Other news, sports an... See More
Nazi treatment of Jews considered re. Olympics...
Item #637441
June 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1934
* 1936 Olympics to be boycotted ?
* Persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany
The top of page 21 has a banner headline: "Nazi Stand on Jews to Be Studied Further Before U. S. Takes Olympic Action" with subheads and photo of Avery Brundage. Unusual finding a headline in the sport's section that relates to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany.
Other ... See More
Fred C. Ainsworth death.... U.S. Army surgeon...
Item #637438
June 06, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1934
* Fred C. Ainsworth death
* United States Army surgeon
* Adjutant General
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "GEN. F. C. AINSWORTH IS DEAD IN CAPITAL" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Fred. C. Ainsworth, surgeon in the United States Army and Adjutant General. I suspect this is one of the few publicati... See More
John Dillinger & Joe DiMaggio...
Item #567721
June 08, 1934
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, June 8, 1934 This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DILLINGER AIDE SLAIN BY 'HICK TOWN' POLICE" "Police Look For Clue To Dillinger's Fate" and more. Tells of the ongoing hunt for Dillinger last seen during the famous gun battle at Little Bohemia Lodge in Wisconsin.
But what I think is a... See More
Lambert, Mississippi Negroes lynching...
Item #677139
June 09, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1934
* Lambert, Quitman County, Mississippi
Page 6 has a brief article headed: "Two Negroes Lynched" "Hangings Follow Attempt to Attack Woman in Mississippi" (see) First report coverage on the lynchings of Joe Love and Issac Thomas near Lambert, Mississippi.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, rag edition, m... See More
Laurence Manning rocket test....
Item #611166
June 11, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1934
* Laurence Manning
* American Rocket Society
* Space rocket try
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19 that include: "PLANETARY ROCKET REMAINS ON EARTH" and "Mars and All Other Possible Goals Unmolested When It Proves to be a 'Dud'" and more. This tells of Laurence Manning of the American Rocket Society makin... See More
Vahan Cardashian death.. Armenian leader...
Item #686229
June 13, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 13, 1934
* Vahan Cardashian death
* Armenian-American leader
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "CARDASHIAN DEAD; ARMENIAN LEADER" with subheads and photo. First report coverage of the death of Vahan Cardashian, Armenian American political activist and lawyer. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other ... See More
Max Baer... Heavyweight boxing title fight...
Item #562528
June 14, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated June 14, 1934
* Max Baer vs. Primo Carnera
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre fight news)
* Hitler and Mussolini meet 1st time
This 40 page newspaper has a nice 7 column headline on page 32:
* Fair Sky Greets Fans as Ticket Rush Starts for Carnera-Baer Fight
with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day thr... See More
Charles Gardiner death... Black Hawks goaltender...
Item #637850
June 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1934
* Charles Gardiner death
* Chicago Black Hawks goaltender
* National Ice Hockey League
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "CHARLES GARDINER, HOCKEY STAR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Charles Gardiner, Chicago Black Hawks goaltender in National Hockey League. I suspect this is one of the fe... See More
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