Hitler becoming dictator of Germany...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 2, 1934  This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "HITLER IS REPORTED PLANNING FOR COUP AS HINDENBURG FAILS" with subheads and related photo. (see) Hindenburg would die on this day and Hitler would immediately take over as dictator.



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Pre German referendum Adolph Hitler...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 4, 1934



* pre-German referendum of 1934

* Adolph Hitler to become dictator

* re. death of Paul von Hindenburg



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER PLEBISCITE LIKELY TO REVEAL HIDDEN HOSTILITY" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

Adolph Hitler as Führer... Europe trembles...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, August 5, 1934



* Adolph Hitler becomes Führer of Germany

* Europe braces itself for possible war



The top of the front page of this section has two column headline: "GERMANS ARE NOW RULED BY REICHSFUEHRERSCHAFT" with subheads. This is a editorial on Adolph Hitler becoming supreme dictator of Germany earlier in the week. 1934 was a very tumul... See More  

Adolph Hitler climbing to power of Germany...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, August 6, 1934.



* Adolph Hitler becoming dictator

* Nazis climbing to full power of Germany



This 12 page newspaper has a two column headlines on the front page: "Entire World Arms As Challenge to Hitler's Power" with subheads (see photos).



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.... See More  

News posters before the internet... Paul von Hindenburg......

ILLUSTRATED CURRENT NEWS, New Haven, Connecticut, August 6, 1934  This is a nice example of this early news service photo poster published 3 times a week, taken up almost entirely with one or more photos of the most notable event of the day. Done in broadside form (printed on front side only) these were meant to be hung up for display, typically used in schools to provide photos of the most c... See More  

Bathysphere deep-sea submersible dive...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 12, 1934



* Bathysphere deep-sea submersible

* Otis Barton & William Beebe record dive

* New York Zoological Society



The front page has a one column heading: "DR. BEEBE DESCENDS 2,510 FEET IN OCEAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with 2 related photos.

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The rescue of Richard Byrd, Jr...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, August 13, 1934



* Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr.

* Polar explorer rescued



This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BYRD RESCUED IN ANTARCTIC, WEAK AND ILL"

"Three of Expedition Find Leader by Beacon Light; Nearly Asphyxiated Last June" with photo of Byrd. See photos for text on the rescue of Richard Byrd near Litt... See More  

Lambert MS negro lynching...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York,  August 14, 1934  This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24 that include: "MISSISSIPPI MOBS LYNCH 2 NEGROES" "Masked Bands Take Victims from Deputies, Hang Them for Killing White Men" and more. (see)



Tells of the lynchings of Robert Jones & Smith Hovey in Michigan City, Mississippi.



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News posters before the internet... Paul von Hindenburg...

ILLUSTRATED CURRENT NEWS, New Haven, Connecticut, August 17, 1934  This is a nice example of this early news service photo poster published 3 times a week, taken up almost entirely with one or more photos of the most notable event of the day. Done in broadside form (printed on front side only) these were meant to be hung up for display, typically used in schools to provide photos of the most ... See More  

Adolph Hitler Gains total power in 1934....

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Homer Van Meter slain...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 25, 1934 



* re. Outlaw Homer Van Meter death 

* John Dillinger gang member 

* Babe Face Nelson the new public enemy # 1 



This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "VAN METER'S LOOT SOUGHT FROM GIRL" "Waitress, Whose Kin Turned Up Gangster, Is Asked About His Hideout in St. Paul" &... See More  

1st College Football All-Star Game In 1934...

NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1934



* Chicago College All-Star Game

* Very 1st annual football game

* Chicago Bears



The sport's section (page 8) has one column headings: "80,000 See Bears Tie All-Stars, 0-0" & subheads: "Collegians Outplay Champions of Pro League, Gaining Six First Downs to Three" "Laws, Everhardsus and Mikulak Star With Hewitt and Becker in ... See More  

Infamous Nuremberg Rally... Adolph Hitler...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1934



* Nuremberg Rally - Adolph Hitler

* "Rally of Unity and Strength"

* Cathedral of light fame



The front page has one column headings: "HITLER FORECASTS NO REICH OVERTURN IN NEXT 1,000 YEARS" "Proclamation to Nazi Congress Says Movement Won't Yield No Matter What Happens" "Revolution Held At End" and more. (see... See More  

SS Morro Castle liner fire disaster...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 8, 1934 



* Liner SS Morro Castle burns (early 1st report)

* Ward Line cruise ship disaster



This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "OVER 300 PERISH IN BURNING LINER" with subheads (see photos). Early 1st report coverage on the SS Morro Castle fire disaster.



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Liner SS Morro Castle burns... Many perish...

THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, September 8, 1934 



* Liner SS Morro Castle burns



This 10 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "MANY PERISH IN FIRE AT SEA" with subheads "Morro Castle Disaster Involves Casualty List Ranging from 130 to 225". See photos for additional details.



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Feminist Ruth Hale death... Women's rights...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 19, 1934



* Feminist leader Ruth Hale death

* Women's rights - Woman's suffrage

* Founder of the Lucy Stone League



The top of page 19 has one column heading: "RUTH HALE IS DEAD; FEMINIST LEADER" 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.

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Charles Lindbergh bady kidnapping arrest...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 20, 1934 



* Bruno Hauptmann arrested (1st report) 

* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping 



This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "IDENTIFY MAN IN 'LINDY' KIDNAPING" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the arrest of Bruno Hauptmann, suspect in the most famou

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What not to do during a lightning storm...

THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, September 21, 1934.



* What not to do during a lightning storm



Near the bottom of the front page is a one column headline:



* Killed When Lightning Exploded Dynamite He Was Holding In Hand



with various details noted in the article (see photos).



Other news of the day.



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Charles Lindbergh Ransom Money Found In 1934...

THE KINGSPORT TIMES, Kingsport, Tennessee, September 24, 1934&nbsp; This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: &quot;<strong>GRAND JURY CONSIDERS EXTORTION CASE AGAINST BRUNO HAUPTMANN</strong>&quot; with subheads and related photo. (see)<br /> <br /> Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.</p>

Lou Gehrug 1,500th consecutive game.....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1934



* Lou Gehrig 1,500 straight game

* New York Yankees

* MLB baseball



This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 27:



* GEHRIG HITS 48TH AS YANKS WIN, 5-0

* Surpasses His Best Home-Run Mark in 1,500th Consecutive Game--Mates Top Athletics



with box scores. (see)



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St. Louis Cardinals win pennant...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York NY October 1, 1934



* St. Louis Cardinals win NL pennant

* MLB baseball



This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 14 that include: "Cardinals Are best of Major Baseball Teams at Finish" and more. Other related headlines and small photo of Dizzy Dean. (see)



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World Series Championship... Front page coverage...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 4, 1934



* St. Louis Cardinals vs. Detroit Tigers

* MLB baseball World Series



This 10 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "SECOND GAME A TIE AT END OF NINTH" with subheads, two small photos and lineup. This edition was printed before the game was over.



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1934 Edgar Allan Poe historical site...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 8, 1934 



* Edgar Allan Poe 

* Historical site formed 

* World Series of baseball 



Page 17 has one column headings that read: "FORMS WORLD SOCIETY TO HONOR EDGAR A. POE" and "Group Organizes at Philadelphia With Richard Gimbel as President". 1st report coverage on the formation of National Historic Site in Philadelphia.



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Pretty Boy Floyd escapes police...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 12, 1934 



* Gangster Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd 

* Gunfight w/ police 

* Death came 10 days later 



This 38-page newspaper has a two column headlines near the bottom of the front page that include: "'Pretty Boy' Floyd, Badman of Southwest, Escapes in Gun Fight with Iowa Police" and more. (see)



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Raymond Poincaré death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1934



* French Statesman Raymond Poincaré death

* Prime Minister & President of France



The front page has a one column heading: "POINCARE IS DEAD; WAR STATESMAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo. (see) Lengthy text. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication... See More