Events Preceding World War II
Events Preceding World War II
Item #161164
January 01, 1919
THE JEWISH EXPONENT, Philadelphia, subtitled: "A Weekly Journal Devoted to the Interests of the Jewish People" dated 1919. This is a complete 14 page newspaper in excellent condition, still rather white, printed on high-quality paper stock. The issue measures about 12 1/2 by 18 1/2 inches. As might be imagined, virtually all the content is of Jewish interest. A rare issue.
The photo is ... See More
Item #161474
January 01, 1919
THE AMAROC NEWS, Coblenz, Germany, 1919. The masthead features an eagle and a scroll (see photos). This is an interesting newspaper published by the: "American Army Of Occupation" at "Coblenz on the Rhine" from just after the end of WWI. A quite rare title. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date-but wi... See More
Spartacist uprising in Berlin, Germany...
Item #681953
January 10, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1919
* Spartacist uprising
* Berlin, Germany
* German Revolution
The top of the front page has a six column headline: "BERLIN GOVERNMENT REPORTED TO HAVE CHECKED REVOLT AFTER THREE DAYS OF SAVAGE BATTLING IN THE STREETS; LLOYD GEORGE KEPT IN LONDON; ALLIES PICK RELIEF BOARD" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning, some wear at t... See More
Creating the League of Nations...
Item #647206
January 26, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1919
* League of Nation adopted
* International Organization
* Treaty of Versailles
The front page features a three line banner headline: "LEAGUE OF NATIONS PLAN IS ADOPTED; PEACE CONFERENCE ACTS ON WILSON PLEA, STRONGLY SUPPORTED BY LLOYD GEORGE" with various related subheads. Also on the ftpg. is: "Text of Wilson's Speech to Peace ... See More
League of Nations Adopted...
Item #553169
January 27, 1919
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, New York City, January 27, 1919 This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* World League Plan Scanned In Washington
* One Element Sees Objections Met, Another Is Doubtful of Efficiency
with smaller subheads.
Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.... See More
League of Nations creation....
Item #661096
February 04, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 4, 1919
* League of Nations 1st meeting
* Paris Peace Conference
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "WILSON TELLS CHEERING DEPUTIES FRANCE IS YET FRONTIER OF FREEDOM; COMMITTEE GETS FULL LEAGUE PLAN" with many subheads. (see) Coverage on the Paris Peace Conference which would create the League Of Nations.
Other news, sports a... See More
1919 Berlin March Battles...
Item #690604
March 05, 1919
CHICAGO HERALD EXAMINER, March 5, 1919
* Berlin March Battles - Germany general strike
* German Revolution of 1918-1919 - riots
The front page has a nice headline: "BIG BATTLE IN BERLIN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good. ... See More
1919 Paris Peace Conference...
Item #676582
May 08, 1919
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 8, 1919
* World War I armistice period
* Paris Peace Conference
The front page has a nice banner headline: "READ TREATY; 4 PROTESTS" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally good. Should be handled with care.
wikipedia notes: The Paris Peace Conferenc... See More
1919 Scuttling of the German Fleet... WWI...
Item #594207
June 21, 1919
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigam, June 21, 1919
* Scuttling of the German Fleet (1st report)
* Rear Admiral Ludwig von Reuter
* Scapa Flow, Scotland
This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "GERMAN CREWS SINK INTERNED WARSHIPS" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on the scuttling of the German Fleet by Rear Admiral Ludwig von Reu... See More
The formal ending to World War I...
Item #673612
June 30, 1919
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, June 30, 1919
* World War I officially ends
* Treaty of Versailles signing
The top of the first column has a report of the formal end of World War I with heads: "THE PEACE TREATY SIGNED IN THE HALL OF MIRRORS" This Formally Ends The World War of Nearly Five Years Duration". The dateline is from Versailles, France, June 28.
The re... See More
Formal end of World War I....
Item #684332
July 11, 1919
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 11, 1919
* re. Treaty of Versailles ratification
* World War I - WWI ends
The front page has a banner headline: "POLK OPENS TRADE WITH GERMANY" with subhead. (see) Coverage on Germany recently ratifying the "Treaty of Versailles" which would formally end World War I.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, ... See More
Lusitania sinking case closed in 1919....
Item #583309
July 15, 1919
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 15, 1919
* re: Sinking of the Lusitania
* Cunard Line not liable
This 16 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page; "FINAL DECREE IN LUSITANIA CASE", "Federal Judge Decides Steamship Company Is Not Liable for Illegal Act of Germany", (See photos for text here)
Other news of the day throughout including sports ... See More
"Devoted to the interests of the Jewish people"...
Item #683258
September 05, 1919
THE JEWISH EXPONENT, Philadelphia, Sept. 5, 1919
* Focused on Jewish concerns
* Jews - Judaica
This newspaper is subtitled: "A Weekly Journal Devoted to the Interests of the Jewish People". This is a complete 12 page newspaper in excellent condition, still rather white, printed on high-quality paper stock.
Among the articles: "Clemenceau As Opponent of Anti-Semites&qu... See More
"Devoted to the interests of the Jewish people"...
Item #689791
September 12, 1919
THE JEWISH EXPONENT, Philadelphia, Sept. 12, 1919
* Focused on Jewish concerns
* Jews - Judaica
This newspaper is subtitled: "A Weekly Journal Devoted to the Interests of the Jewish People". This is a complete 12 page newspaper in excellent condition, still rather white, printed on high-quality paper stock.
Among the articles: "Blasco Ibanez & the Jews"... See More
An American paper from Jerusalem...
Item #567678
JERUSALEM NEWS, subtitled "An American Newspaper", dated in 1920. A quite uncommon volume 1 issue, in English, with various news of the day. A single sheet of near folio size, some browning & light chipping at the margins. The photo shown is representative of the look and condition of the issue you will receive. Although actual dates vary, the issue will be from 1920 and ... See More
League of Nations founded in 1920...
Item #680203
January 10, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1920.
* League of Nations founded (day of)
* Paris Peace Conference
* Woodrow Wilson
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VERSAILLES PEACE WILL BE SIGNED IN PARIS TODAY" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.
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* League of Nations founded (day of)
* Paris Peace Conference
* Woodrow Wilson
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VERSAILLES PEACE WILL BE SIGNED IN PARIS TODAY" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.
1920 Reichstag Bloodbath... Berlin, Germany...
Item #684981
January 14, 1920
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 14, 1920
* Reichstag Bloodbath riot
* Berlin, Germany massacre
* Weimar National Assembly
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "MANY DIE IN BERLIN RIOT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
Prelude to the Third Reich... Nazis...
Item #583268
January 15, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1920
* Reichstag Building riot
* Prelude to Nazi Germany ?
This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "42 DEAD, 105 WOUNDED IN BERLIN RIOTS; MARTIAL LAW DECLARED FOR THE COUNTRY; NOSKE'S TROOPS KEEP ORDER IN CAPITAL" with subheads (see images). This tells of a riot in front of the Reichstag Building. See photos for som... See More
Prelude to the Third Reich... Nazis...
Item #579354
January 15, 1920
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 15, 1920
* Reichstag Building riot
* Prelude to Nazi Germany ?
This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Forty-Two Killed, 105 Wounded, in Berlin Uprising; Martial Law Now in Effect Throughout Germany" with subheads (see photos). This tells of a riot in front of the Reichstag Building. See photos for some text here. Was this th... See More
Kapp Putsch... Berlin, Germany...
Item #659182
March 16, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1920
* Kapp Putsch - Berlin, Germany
* Wolfgang Kapp & Walther von Luttwitz
* Attempted Weimar Republic Coup d'état
The front page has a nice banner headline: "REVOLUTION IN GERMANY BREAKS DOWN; KAPP NEGOTIATING FOR A COMPROMISE; WORKERS RISE; SEIZE CONTROL IN CITIES" with many subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice... See More
An American paper from Jerusalem...
Item #586566
March 20, 1920
JERUSALEM NEWS, subtitled "An American Newspaper--The first daily in Jerusalem printed in the English language.", March 20, 1920
* Rare title - Volume 1 issue
* English language
This newspaper began just 4 months prior. The top of the front page announces a: "Prize Competition" for: "...accounts of actual, personal, experiences in the war and in exile..." (see ... See More
An American paper from Jerusalem...
Item #683270
March 24, 1920
JERUSALEM NEWS, subtitled "An American Newspaper--The first daily in Jerusalem printed in the English language.", March 20, 1920
* Rare publication
* Jews - Jewish- Judaica
* Volume 1 issue
* English language
This newspaper began just 4 months prior. The front page has various "Rweuters Telegrams" with news items from various cities. The back page has: "Cairo Afte... See More
Jerusalem News... Early 20th century Judaica...
Item #565439
April 21, 1920
JERUSALEM NEWS (subtitled "An American Newspaper"): Jerusalem, Israel, April 21, 1920
* Rare title - Volume 1 issue
* English language
This issue states that it is "The first daily in Jerusalem printed in the English language." A quite uncommon volume 1 issue with various news of the day.
This single sheet issue is in good condition, although light browning throughout... See More
Jerusalem News... Early 20th century Judaica...
Item #565190
May 05, 1920
JERUSALEM NEWS (subtitled "An American Newspaper"): Jerusalem, Israel, dated May 5, 1920
* Rare title - Volume 1 issue
* English language
This issue states that it is "The first daily in Jerusalem printed in the English language." A quite uncommon volume 1 issue with various news of the day.
This single sheet issue is in good condition, although light browning through... See More
1920 Kiev, Ukraine Offensive
Item #686686
May 13, 1920
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 13, 1920
* Kiev Offensive - Ukraine
* Polish-Soviet War (Russia)
The front page has a banner headline: "BOLSHEVIKI LAUNCH BIG COUNTER ATTACK TO RECAPTURE KIEV" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, a few blue pencil markings that affext the headline and report, light toning and a little wear at the margins, otherwise good.... See More
Rabbis reject Palestine as Jewish homeland... Cox-Roosevelt Presidential Ticket...
Item #679215
July 07, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1920
* Central Conference of American Rabbis
* Rejects labelling Palestine as Jewish homeland
* The Cox-Roosevelt Democratic Ticket
The middle of page 10 has: "ISRAEL NOT A NATION", which tells of The Central Conference of American Rabbis' declaration rejecting the phrase which states Palestine is to be a "national homeland for the Jews... See More
Item #546828
August 03, 1920
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 3, 1920
* Charles Ponzi Scheme
* Early day swindler
This 36 page newspaper has a one column headlines on the front page:
* PONZI RESUMES PAYING CLAIMS
* Scalpers Besiege Line at His Office Trying To Buy Out Those Waiting
Other news of the day throughout. Some browning and wear around the margins, otherwise good.
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Battle of Warsaw (1920)... Polish-Soviet War...
Item #687332
August 23, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 23, 1920
* Battle of Warsaw (1920)
* Miracle of the Vistula
* Polish-Soviet War - Poland
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "RUSSIAN ARMIES IN POLAND MEET DISASTER 75,000 PRISONERS TAKEN" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 16 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, some small binding holes along the spine, generally good.... See More
Black Sox scandal ringleaders arrested....
Item #659840
March 26, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 26, 1921
* Chicago Black Sox World Series scandal indictments
* Jewish Gamblers Carl Zork and Benjamin Franklin
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "WHITE SOX REINDICTED IN BASEBALL SCANDAL; 18 MEN TO FACE TRIAL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the indictments of the master minds of the 1919 Black Sox World Ser... See More
Albert Einstein honored in NYC....
Item #618201
April 09, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1921
* Professor Albert Einstein
* 1st visit to America
* Given key to the city (NYC)
* Pro-Zionism before rise of Hitler
Page 11 has one column headings: "FREEDOM OF CITY GIVEN TO EINSTEIN" "Alderman Honor Relativity Discoverer and Prof. Weizmann Despite Falconer's Protest" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the ... See More
Enrico Caruso career ending illness...
Item #606005
July 05, 1921
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 5, 1921
* Enrico Caruso
* Italian tenor
The front page has one column headlines: "Caruso's Voice Forever Lost, Friends Fear" "Feeling Throughout Italy That Tenor Will Never Sing as Before, Ship Officers from Homeland Say" and more (see photos). He would die about a month later.
Other news of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light b... See More
Enrico Caruso death... Italian tenor...
Item #596877
August 02, 1921
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, August 2, 1921
* Enrico Caruso death
* Italian tenor
The front page has one column headlines: "CARUSO, WORLD'S LEADING TENOR, DIES SUDDENLY" "Had Been Operated on for Abecess Between Liver and Diaphagm" and more with photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of famous Italian tenor, Enrico Caruso.
Other news and advertisemen... See More
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
Item #202482
January 01, 1922
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, January, 1922, New York, New York
This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: America's Domestic Food Supply; The Radio Central; Comets That Have Lost Their Tails; From Steamer to Sailing Ship; With Eye-Piece and Camera; Naval Construction in Japan; Noises for the Movies; Bomb and Bombing Sights; and other articles and ads. This issue is in good... See More
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
Item #202483
February 01, 1922
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, February, 1922, New York, New York
This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: America's Fuel Resources; Bridging the Detroit River; The Latest African Anthropological Find; A Ten-Year Naval Holiday; Airplane Racing and What It Means; Human Hair Under the Microscope; A Second Pompeii; A Peking-Suiyuan Railway of China; The Motor-Driven Commercial V... See More
1922 airship Roma disaster...
Item #692091
February 22, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 22, 1922
* Airship Roma disaster
* Norfolk, Virginia crash
* United States Army
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "34 OFFICERS AND MEN KILLED IN CRASH OF GREAT DIRIGIBLE ROMA" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine/1st column, generally nice.... See More
Item #202488
June 01, 1922
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, June, 1922, New York, New York
This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: The World's Wages - a Statistical Anomaly; The North Atlantic Ice Patrol; Beyond the Microscope; The Gentle Art of Radio Broadcasting; Forecasting Earthquakes; Diesel Engine Wins Its Way; Speeding Up Radio; Evolution in Museum Technique; The Great Wall of China; other articl... See More
Benny Leonard... Jewish boxer...
Item #581206
June 27, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1922
* Benny Leonard - Jewish boxer
* Jack Britton
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11 that include: "BRITTON DEFEATS LEONARD ON FOUL", "Lightweight Champion Is Disqualified for Hitting While Opponent Is Down", "Bout Ends In Thirteenth", "26,000 On Hand For Match" and more (see images). This tells of... See More
Argonaut gold mine disaster...
Item #573554
August 31, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 31, 1922
* Argonaut gold mine fire disaster
* Jackson, California
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"FIRE IN GOLD MINE CHECKED; INTENSE HEAT BARS RESCUE" with subheads (see photos) which tells of the Argonaut gold mine disaster at Jackson, California. This was the worst gold mine disaster in United States... See More
Benito Mussolini takes over....
Item #566116
October 30, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 30, 1922
* Benito Mussolini initial rise to power
* March on Rome
* Government take over
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* KING VICTOR BOWS TO FASCISTI POWER; CALLS MUSSOLINI
* National Chief Is Summoned to Rome to Head the New Cabinet
* Legions Mass Near Rome
and more. (see) Tells of Benito Mussolini taking c... See More
Benito Mussolini comes to power...
Item #595686
October 31, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 31, 1922
* Benito Mussolini comes to power
* Fascist party
* Rome, Italy
The front page has two column headlines on the front page that include: "MUSSOLINI, FASCISTI LEADER, BEGINS HIS ACTIVE WORK TODAY AS ITALIAN PREMIER" and more. 1st report coverage on Benito Mussolini becoming dictator of Italy.
Other news,... See More
March on Rome... Benito Mussolini taking over....
Item #655188
October 31, 1922
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., October 31, 1922
* Benito Mussolini initial rise to power
* March on Rome
* Government take over
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "'TO DEMOBILIZE FASCISTI AFTER MARCH TONIGHT" with subhead. (see) Coverage on Benito Mussolini taking control of Italy's government with the march on Rome.
Other news of the day.
Complete... See More
Albert Einstein wins the Nobel Prize...
Item #589219
November 10, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 10, 1922
* Albert Einstein wins Nobel Peace Prize
Page 4 has a somewhat inconspicuous yet extremely significant report under the heading: "Nobel Prize For Einstein" with the dateline of Stockholm, Nov. 9, beginning: "The Nobel Committee has awarded the physics prize for 1921 to Professor Dr. Albert Einstein of Germany, identified with the theory ... See More
Adolph Hitler movement growing...
Item #650182
December 14, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 14, 1922
* Very early Adolph Hitler report
* 2nd time he is mentioned in the New York Times
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "WANT RUPPRECHT TO RULE BAVARIA" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice... See More
Early Adolph Hitler...
Item #598312
January 28, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 28, 1923
* Early Adolph Hitler
* Pre-Beer Hall Putsch
* Munich Germany
The front page has a two column headline: "CIVIL WAR STALKS IN GERMANY AS FACISTI GATHER" with subheads. Although Adolph Hitler's name is not mentioned here, he was a key figure in this coup.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Albert Leo Schlageter execution....
Item #647962
May 26, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, May 26, 1923
* Albert Leo Schlageter execution (1st report)
* German Freikorps - heroic symbol of Nazism
Page 2 has a one column heading: "RUHR RAIL MAN PUT TO DEATH" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Albert Le... See More
Jewish boxer Benny Leonard...
Item #687063
July 24, 1923
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 24, 1923
* Benny Leonard - Jewish boxer
* Lightweight boxing championship
The front page has a great banner headline: "LEONARD KEEPS HIS TITLE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Reporting continues in the sport's section with round per round coverage and photo. First report coverage on the lightweight championship boxing match between Benny Leon... See More
Death of Warren Harding....
Item #618365
August 07, 1923
THE RICHMOND ITEM, Richmond, Indiana, August 7, 1923.
* Warren G. Harding death
This newspaper has a two line, seven column headline on the front page: "INDIANA BOWS HEAD AS BODY OF HARDING CROSSES STATE TO OHIO" with subheads which include: "Nation's Burden Passes Through Silent Throngs", "Wash. [Washington D.C.] Prepares To Receive Body Of Dead Leader", a
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* Warren G. Harding death
This newspaper has a two line, seven column headline on the front page: "INDIANA BOWS HEAD AS BODY OF HARDING CROSSES STATE TO OHIO" with subheads which include: "Nation's Burden Passes Through Silent Throngs", "Wash. [Washington D.C.] Prepares To Receive Body Of Dead Leader", a
The great 1923 Kanto earthquake...
Item #689472
September 03, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 3, 1923
* The Great Kanto earthquake
* Tokyo and Yokohama Japan
The front page has a nice banner headline: "100,000 DEAD IN JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE; TOKIO, YOKOHAMA AND NAGOYA IN RUINS; MILLIONS DESTITUE; FIRES STILL RAGING" with many subheads and related map. Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous pu... See More
The great Kanto earthquake...
Item #582578
September 03, 1923
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, September 3, 1923
* The Great Kanto earthquake
* Tokyo and Yokohama Japan
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "QUAKE'S DEAD IN JAPAN WILL PASS 100,000" and "Tokio Still Burning as Dead Fill Streets; Tidal Waves Engulf Cities"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light bro... See More
The great Kanto earthquake...
Item #616365
September 03, 1923
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, September 3, 1923
* The Great Kanto earthquake
* Tokyo and Yokohama Japan
The front page has a nice banner headline: "100,000 Dead in Japan as Quake Toll Mounts; Tokio, Yokohama Leveled by Fire and Flood" with subheads and related map. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, some margin wear, generally good. Should be handle... See More
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