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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569897

Babe Ruth suspension...

Item #569897

September 05, 1925

THE WORLD, New York City, September 5, 1925 

 

* Babe Ruth suspension 

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
 



This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "Yankees Meet Athletics Today Without Babe Ruth" with subhead. (see) Nice to have in a NYC paper.



Also Babe Ruth's personal column.



Other news of the day with much on the recent USS Shenan... See More  

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618358

Great Santa Fe Trail prints... 1925 - the 100th anniversary...

Item #618358

September 06, 1925

KANSAS CITY JOURNAL-POST (Gravure Section only), Missouri, September 6, 1925

* Santa Fee Trail images... 100th year anniversary

Complete Gravure section of this 1925 newspaper. The key feature are the two Santa Fe Trail-themed 1/2 page prints. Other prints reflecting the news of the day are also included.

Fragile, but in good condition for the period.

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569158

Golfer Bobby Jones...

Item #569158

September 06, 1925

THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, September 6, 1925



* Golfer Bobby Jones

* National Amateur Golf Championship 




This 12 page Sunday newspaper has a banner headline on page 5 (front page of sport's section): "Bobby Jones Defeats Protege, Watts Gunn, for National Golf Championship" with subheads (see photos).



Other news of the day including period advertising. Usual browni
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569136

Babe Ruth reinstated into baseball...

Item #569136

September 07, 1925

THE WORLD, New York City, September 7, 1925 

 

* Babe Ruth reinstated into baseball 

* New York Yankees - MLB baseball 




This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "Ruth Reinstated, Will Play To-Day"



Other news of the day. Some browning and little wear around the margins, otherwise good.... See More  

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559355

PN-9 No. 1 seaplane rescue... Commander John Rodgers...

Item #559355

September 12, 1925

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 12, 1925 



* PN-9 No. 1 seaplane rescue 

* Commander John Rodgers 




This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* 'CAPTAIN JOHN' AIRMEN'S HERO

* His Optimism in Time of Disaster Given by Crew as Reason for Hoping

* Honolulu Cheers Fliers



and more related items with small photo of Rodgers.



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649356

Babe Ruth hits very 1st walk off grand slam HR...

Item #649356

September 25, 1925

THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Nebraska, September 25, 1925 



* Babe Ruth - New York Yankees 

* 1st ever player to hit 'ultimate home run'
 



Page 8 has a small and somewhat discrete one column heading: "Yanks Beat Sox" with box scores. (see) The 'Sultan of Swat" becomes the first modern player to blast an ultimate grand slam, a walk-off homer with the bases ... See More  

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615259

USS S-51 submarine disaster...

Item #615259

September 28, 1925

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, September 28, 1925



* USS S-51 class submarine

* United States Navy

* 'City of Rome' collision  disaster




The front page has a four column headline: "NO RESPONSE FROM WITHIN SUNKEN SUBMARINE S-51; HOPE FOR LIFE STILL HELD" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the sinking the USS S-51 (SS-162) submarine near Block Island off of Rhode I... See More  

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572788

USS S-51 submarine disaster...

Item #572788

September 28, 1925

THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, September 28, 1925  This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:



* Crew Alive ? Diver Hears Faint Knock

* Sub Fishers Spurred to New Effort by Life Sign; May Raise Hulk Today




and more. (see)



This tells of the sinking the USS S-51 (SS-162) submarine near Block Island off of Rhode Island.



Other news of the da... See More  

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556642

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...

Item #556642

October 07, 1925

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 7, 1925



* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators

* Opening game (during game)

* World Series




This 16 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "WASHINGTON 3; PITTSBURGH 1" with subheads and photos of both managers. Also inning by inning reporting also on the front page. Nice scoreboard graph as well. (see)



More ... See More  

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578254

1925 Christy Mathewson death...

Item #578254

October 08, 1925

CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania,October 8, 1925



* Christy Mathewson death - New York Giants (1st report)

* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators

* World Series Game 2 (pre game)



This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "MATHEWSON DIED LATE LAST NIGHT", "Men of Game 'Big Six' Loved and Played So Well Mourn His Passing", with ph... See More  

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219341

Christy Mathewson's death...

Item #219341

October 09, 1925

THE WORLD, New York, October 9, 1925  This 32 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 9: "John Heydler Pays High Tribute to Mathewson" with subhead: "Says Big Six Typified All That Was Best in the National Game". Another headline on the same page reads: "Mrs Mathewson Rejects Military Escort for Body" with subhead: "Widow of Pitcher Fea
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692636

1925 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...

Item #692636

October 10, 1925

FITCHBURG SENTINEL-- EXTRA, Massachusetts, Oct. 10, 1925  The front page has banner headline: "SENATORS TAKE THIRD" which appears only in this "Extra" edition later in the day, as the "regular" edition just reports on the game to be played. Pittsburgh would go on and eventually win the series.

Also of interest is a half column report headed: "Pay Mathewson ... See More  

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569583

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...

Item #569583

October 10, 1925

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 10, 1925



* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators

* Game 3 (during game 3)

* World Series




This 16 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "PITTSBURGH 3; WASHINGTON 2" with subhead, lineup and a few players photos. Also inning by inning reporting also on the front page. Nice scoreboard graph as well. (see)



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689246

1925 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...

Item #689246

October 12, 1925

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1925 



* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators 

* World Series of baseball (game 4)




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WASHINGTON WINS; JOHNSON SHUTS OUT PITTSBURGH 4 TO 0" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (pages 26 & 27) with headlines, photos and stats. Loads of text here. First report c... See More  

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569892

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...

Item #569892

October 12, 1925

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 12, 1925 



* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators 

* Game 3 (during game 3) - World Series




This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "PITTSBURGH 2; WASHINGTON 2" with subhead, lineup and a few players photos. Also inning by inning reporting also on the front page. Nice scoreboard graph as well. (... See More  

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553307

Early helicopter...

Item #553307

October 14, 1925

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, October 14, 1925



* Early helicopter (Autogyro)

* 1st successful flight made to the public




This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Plane With Vanes Rises Almost Vertically; Briton Drives Spanish Craft Up 1,000 Feet".



Tells of a successful helicopter flight in it's infancy.



Other news of the day with... See More  

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572871

1925 Victoria MS train wreck disaster....

Item #572871

October 27, 1925

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 27, 1925  This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:



* TRAIN TOPPLES INTO RAVINE; 20 ARE KILLED



Tells of the Sunnyland, Frisco passenger train wreck at Victoria, Mississippi after derailment.



Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More  

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672403

George "Dutch" Anderson shot dead....

Item #672403

November 03, 1925

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1925



* George "Dutch" Anderson killed

* Prohibition era criminal

* Gerald Chapman comrade




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'DUTCH' ANDERSON SLAIN BY OFFICER HE SHOT FATALLY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the gunfight between police and Anderson at Muskegon, Michigan.

Other news, sports and adve... See More  

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649585

Knute Rockne on college football...

Item #649585

November 09, 1925

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 9, 1925



* Knute Rockne

* Notre Dame

* College football




Page 7 has one column headings that include: "ROCKNE DEFENDS COLLEGE FOOTBALL" "Coach Says Catholic Alumni Should Support the Game for Development of Manhood" and more. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, some margin wear with a little unr... See More  

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564154

Red Grange... professional football...

Item #564154

December 07, 1925

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, dated December 7, 1925



* Red Grange - Chicago Bears

* Polo Grounds - professional football




This 20 page newspaper has two column headline on page 9 that include: "'RED' GRANGE RECEIVES ABOUT $470 A YARD FOR HIS WORK AS PROFESSIONAL PLAYER"

and more. (see) 1st report coverage on Red Grange playing in a pro football g... See More  

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595517

Red Grange... professional football...

Item #595517

December 07, 1925

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, December 7, 1925



* Red Grange - Chicago Bears

* Polo Grounds - professional football




This 20 page newspaper has two column headline on page 9 that include: "'RED' GRANGE RECEIVES ABOUT $470 A YARD FOR HIS WORK AS PROFESSIONAL PLAYER"

and more. This is first report coverage on Red Grange playing in a pro football game at ... See More  

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595549

Billy Mitchell found guilty...

Item #595549

December 18, 1925

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 18, 1925 



* Billy Mitchell guilty (court martial) 

* Father of the United States Air Force
 



The front page has one column headings: "Charges Frame-Up In Mitchell Case", "Reid in Statement Declares Court Martial Was Convened To 'Get' the Colonel". This is coverage on the court martial ... See More  

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664037

Billy Mitchell found guilty...

Item #664037

December 18, 1925

THE BETHLEHEM, GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., December 18, 1925 



* Billy Mitchell guilty (court martial) 

* Father of the United States Air Force
 



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "COL. MITCHELL FOUND GUILTY OF INSUBORDINATION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the court martial of the famed Air Force founder.

Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More  

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579744

Billy Mitchell found guilty...

Item #579744

December 18, 1925

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 18, 1925 



* Billy Mitchell found guilty (court martial) 

* Father of the United States Air Force
 



This 24 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Mitchell Guilty on Every Count; Suspended From Army for 5 Years; President Must Approve Finding" with subheads and photo of Mitchell. (see)



Tells of the ... See More  

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649787

Knute Rockne on college football...

Item #649787

December 19, 1925

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1925



* Knute Rockne

* Notre Dame

* College football




Page 21 has one column headings that include: "ROCKNE PLEDGES NOTRE DAME FAITH" "Regrets Causing University Embarrassment and Will Give Alter Mater His Best" and more. (see)

Other news, sport and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular al... See More  

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568552

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in 1926...

Item #568552

January 06, 1926

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 6, 1926 



* Evelyn Nesbit Thaw suicide attempt 




This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "EVELYN NESBIT WILL RECOVER, DOCTOR THINKS" "Second Attempt to End Life Fails When Beauty Drinks Poison" ""DIDN'T WANT TO LIVE" IS STATEMENT TO MAID" and more. (see)



Tell... See More  

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570375

Wilburton, Oklahoma mining disaster in 1926...

Item #570375

January 14, 1926

THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Nebraska, January 14, 1926



* Wilburton Oklahoma mining disaster

* No. 21 mine explosion (1st report)



This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* Fire Blocks Rescue of 93 Miners

* Eleven Negroes Believed Only Survivors of Blast Which Trapped Men in Oklahoma Shaft

* Federal Aid Is Rushed



Tells of the no. 21 mine explosion at Wilburton OK... See More  

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570069

Wilburton OK mining disaster...

Item #570069

January 15, 1926

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 15, 1926  This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5 that include: "SAVE TWO MORE MEN IN OKLAHOMA MINE" "One Crawled 23 Hours After Wilburton Explosion Which Killed 91 Men" "MORE BODIES BROUGHT UP" and more. (see)



Tells of the no. 21 mine explosion at Wilburton OK that entombed over 100 miners.



Other ne... See More  

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645378

"Pep" the prison dog...

Item #645378

January 15, 1926

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1926



* "Pep" the prison dog

* Eastern State Penitentiary

* Governor Clifford Pinchot




Page 20 has an editorial headed: "The Penitentiary Dog" which seems to change of the story the media described as a "cat-murdering" dog being sent to prison to something more realistic. (see)

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

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572668

1926 Helena, Alabama mine explosion....

Item #572668

January 30, 1926

THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, January 30, 1926 



* Helena, Alabama 

* Coal mine explosion disaster 



This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "3 MINE BLASTS TAKE 35 LIVES" "Bodies of 17 Victims Recovered at Scene of Alabama Disaster"



Tells of the Mossboro mine explosion of the Premier Coal Company at Helena, Alabama.



Other ... See More  

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651669

Bingham Canyon, Utah... Avalanche disaster...

Item #651669

February 18, 1926

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1926 



* Bingham, Utah

* Avalanche disaster

* Mining - Miners




This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "28 DEAD, 29 MISSING, AS UTAH SNOWSLIDE BURIES MINE HAMLET" "Avalanche Sweeps Down Upon Little Highland Boy in Bingham Outskirts" "Smothers Sleeping Miners" and more. (see)



Other n... See More  

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547737

Gangster executed...

Item #547737

April 06, 1926

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, dated April 6, 1926



* Gangster Gerald Chapman executed (hanged)



This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "BANDIT CHAPMAN'S BODY IS LAID AT REST" with subheads and one column photo of Gerald Chapman with caption: "Executed".

Other news of the day. Lite browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More  

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547738
Item #547738

April 07, 1926

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 7, 1926



* Benito Mussolini assassination attempt

* Nice front page headline




This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Woman's Bullet Wounds Mussolini At Rome" with subheads that include: "Premier Shot Through Nose; Injury Reported Not Serious" and more.



Other news of the day. Lite browning and minor ... See More  

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691611

Gerald Chapman 1926 execution...

Item #691611

April 07, 1926

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 7, 1926



* Gerald Chapman execution - hanging

* Count of Gramercy Park - gentleman bandit
 

* Prohibition era outlaw - criminal



The front page has a two column heading: "Chapman Died on Gallows Protesting His Innocence In Murder of James Skelly" (see)

Complete with 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small bindin... See More  

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570716

Poplarville, Mississippi lynching...

Item #570716

April 23, 1926

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 23, 1926 



* Harold (Doc) Jackson lynching 

* Poplarville, Mississippi
 



This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "MOB MAKES PRISONER HANG SELF ON BRIDGE" "Uses Torches to Burn Way Into Poplarville (Miss.) Jail to Get Alleged Murderer" Tells of the lynching of Harold (Doc) Jackson in Poplarville, Mississ... See More  

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647720

1926 Poplarville, Mississippi lynching...

Item #647720

April 23, 1926

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 23, 1926 



* Harold (Doc) Jackson lynching 

* Poplarville, Mississippi
 



The top of page 9 has one column headings: "MOB MAKES PRISONER HANG SELF ON BRIDGE" "Uses Torches to Burn Way Into Poplarville (Miss.) Jail to Get Alleged Murderer" (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Harold (Doc) Jackson at Poplarville, M... See More  

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161608

" Current Events" for school...

Item #161608

May 03, 1926

"CURRENT EVENTS" newspaper, subtitled "A Condensed Newspaper, Weekly, for Use in Public and Private Schools." from New York. Issues are dated May 7, 1926; Sept. 16, 1927; Sept. 30, 1927; Oct. 14, 1927; Oct. 21, 1927; Nov. 18, 1927; Dec. 2, 1927; and Dec. 9, 1927. Each issue is complete in 4 pages although 1 issue is 8 pages. Various news of the day with photos inside. Very mini... See More  

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553230

Richard Byrd North Pole flgiht in 1926...

Item #553230

May 10, 1926

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 10, 1926 



* Aviator Commander Richard Byrd 

* North Pole flight 




This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BYRD'S FLIGHT IS FIRST OVER POLE" "Second Successful Expedition, Like First, is Made By An Intrpid American"



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear... See More  

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595573

Richard Byrd North Pole flgiht...

Item #595573

May 10, 1926

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 10, 1926



* Aviator Richard Byrd

* North Pole flight

* 1st report




The front page has a four column headline: "AMERICAN DETERMINATION AND PLUCK AGAIN FATHOM REALM OF ACHIEVEMENT ON POLE FLIGHT" with subheads that include: "First Flight by Plane to Top of World Made by Capt. Byrd" "15 Hour Trip" an... See More  

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553228

Roald Amundsen... Airship Norge...

Item #553228

May 12, 1926

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 12, 1926



* Airship Norge

* Roald Amundsen

* 1st official North Pole flight ?

* Same day report (early)




This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "NORGE, AMUNDSEN DIRIGIBLE, FLIES OVER NORTH POLE, THEN CONTINUES TRIP TOWARD NOME" with lengthy subhead. (see)



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with mi... See More  

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620218

Roald Amundsen... Airship Norge...

Item #620218

May 15, 1926

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 15, 1926



* Airship Norge

* Roald Amundsen

* 1st official North Pole flight ?




The front page has a two column headline: "DIRIGIBLE NORGE LANDS AT TELLER EARLY THIS MORNING" See image for brief text.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, otherwise good.



wikipedia notes: The Norg... See More  

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697283

Jess Sweetser in 1926... Defeats Bobby Jones... British Amateur Final...

Item #697283

May 28, 1926

THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, May 28, 1926



* Jess Sweetser - British Amateur Tournament

* Defeats Bobby Jones in the semi-final round




This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 13: "Bobby Jones Beaten in British Golf Tournament", with subheads, and tells of Jess Sweetser victory over Bobby Jones in the British Amateur Championship semi-finals. Jess would win the tourn... See More  

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598102

Eddyville, Kentucky electric chair executions...

Item #598102

May 28, 1926

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, May 28, 1926



* Eddyville, Kentucky

* Electric chair "Old Sparky"




The front page has a two column headline: "TRIPLE EXECUTIONS IN STATE PRISON AT EDDYVILLE, KY." with subheads that include: "3 Men Walked Quietly To Chair" and more. This is 1st report coverage on the triple execution by "Old Sparky" at Kentuck... See More  

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572763

Illinois Steel Company explosion...

Item #572763

June 14, 1926

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 14, 1926



* Gary IN Indiana explosion disaster

* Illinois Steel Company




This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "FIVE MEN KILLED AND 75 INJURED IN GAS CO. EXPLOSION, GARY, IND." with subheads. (see)



Tells of the explosion disaster at the Illinois Steel Company in Gary, Indiana.



Other news of the day. A few ... See More  

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573975

Blairsville PA train disaster...

Item #573975

June 17, 1926

THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, June 17, 1926  This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "RAIL WRECK KILLS 15" with subheads. (see)



This tells of the Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains disaster at Blairsville, Pennsylvania.



Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.

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690383

1926 Chicago, Illinois Eucharastic Congress.....

Item #690383

June 18, 1926

NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1926



* International Eucharistic Congress

* Cardinal George Mundelein




The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CHEERING THOUSANDS WELCOME CARDINALS IN CHICAGO STREETS" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 11 with 2 related photos.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, a little irregular along the s... See More  

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596879

Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping ?...

Item #596879

June 23, 1926

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 23, 1926 



* Sister Aimee Semple McPherson 

* California evangelist kidnapping ?
 



The front page has a three column headline: "A. S. McPherson, Evangelist, Reported Drowned May 18, Found in Arizona Hospital"



with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on Aimee Semple McPherson resurfacing after she had alleged of being ki... See More  

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585165

Bobby Jones wins 1926 British Open...

Item #585165

June 25, 1926

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, June 25, 1926



* Bobby Jones wins British Open

* PGA golf (1st report)




This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BOBBY JONES WINS IN OPEN" and "Finishes 72-Hole Championship Play With 291; Beats Waltrous by 2"



1st report coverage on famous golfer Bobby Jones winning the 1926 British Open at St. Anne's, England... See More  

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697675

Bobby Jones to win 1926 U.S. Open...

Item #697675

July 11, 1926

THE DETROIT NEWS, July 9, 1926



* Bobby Jones at Scioto (1st day results)

* Olympia Fields Country Club

* U.S. Open golf championship




The top of page 37 has a banner heading: "MEHLHORN LEADS BUT JONES IS FAVORITE IN NATIONAL OPEN" with subheads and leaderboard. (see images) First report coverage of day one of the 1926 U.S. Open at the Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio. Jones w... See More  

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657467

Babe Ruth catches a baseball from airplane....

Item #657467

July 23, 1926

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1926



* Babe Ruth catches baseball from airplane

* New York Yankees - major league baseball




Near the bottom of the front is a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Catches Ball From Airplane; Seventh Attempt Gives Him World's Record" (see) A nice curiosity on Ruth that probably was only reported in a NYC publication. Nice to have in this famous title. Rare... See More  

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