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Item #547703
March 01, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 1, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "'We Land in Admiralty Islands" "Russia Offers Finland Soft Peace" "Bulgaria may Quit, Too" "Your Living Standard Endangered" "Seige of Pskov Begun". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in good condition, see ... See More
Item #547705
March 03, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 3, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "'Soldier Vote Fraud - Servicemen Sold Out (an editorial)" "Allies in Italy Ban Anti-Fascist Demonstration" "Lepke Gets Stay of Execution" FEPC Admits Anti-Bias Drive Is Lagging". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in good ... See More
Item #547706
March 05, 1944
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated March 5 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Deal With Franco Near" "Weir Opens War On Labor" "Truman Exposes Excess War Profits" When Europe Is Freed" "Storm Over 'Reader's Digest'" . The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue in two sections and is in good condition, se... See More
Item #547707
March 06, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 6, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "'Franco's Troops Fight Us in Italy" "Soviets Cut 120-Mile Breach in Nazi Lines" Eyewitness: Battle of Tarawa" "What Other Papers Side-Stepped" "Postwar Education". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in good condi... See More
Item #547709
March 07, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 7, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "'Debunking Race Superiority" "Russian Victory" "What Happened to U.S. Magnesium" "U.S. Bomers Rock Berlin, Lose 68" "Axis Radio Calls Hearst Great Help" "Federal Ballot Extended GIs of 2 States" . The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
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Item #547710
March 08, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 8, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "'Answering Geo. Creel's Defense Of Hull" "GOP Bill to Chisel On Overtime Pay" "Dewey's Plan Won't Give Soldiers Vote" "Hitler's Conspiracy In the U.S.A." "Yanks Open Two-Pronged Drive on Rabaul". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is ... See More
Item #547712
March 09, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 9, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "And Some People Want To Stop Bombing Berlin" "Liberals Call New Protest On Badoglio" "Soldier Tells of Nazis Training U.S. Bundists" "2 N.Y. Bills Would Ban Job Discrimination"". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and i... See More
Item #547713
March 10, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 10, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Russian Victory" "Japs Open Offensive" "Women 'Spank' Taber" "Allies Find Poverty, Black Markets in Italy" "Rayburn Kills Hope for Real GI Vote Bill" "Berlin Still Burning" "Soviet May Not Get Italian Ships". The paper features other war news a... See More
Item #547714
March 12, 1944
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated March 12, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Strike Conspiracy Charged To Ford" "Victor Bernstein: U.S. Embargoes Democracy for Mexico" " Advertising Men Meddle With Textbooks" "No Wonder They're Fighting Small Investors' Suits" "Max Werner: This Is Russia's Chance to Crush Nazis". The paper features other ... See More
Item #547718
March 15, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 15, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Quintuplets In Argentina... But No American Soldier" "Senate Would Uphold GI Vote Veto" "Weirton 'Hatchet Gang' Beats Up CIO Men" "Italians Abandoned to Expediency" "Wood Admits He Saw MacArthur" "Nazi Ukraine Front Cracks Wide Open". The paper features ... See More
Item #547719
March 17, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 17, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "To Atty, Gen. Biddle: Why Don't You Prosecute Chas. E. Coughlin?" "Kuh Reports Hitler's Latest Trick - Nazis Seek To Negotiate". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in good condition, see photos for additional details.... See More
Item #547722
March 20, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 20, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Don't Forget Coughlin" "Time to Throw Hayes Out of Spain" "Dies Tried to Suppress 'Sabotage'" "How Fascism Thrives in Eire" "Red Army in Bessarabia" "Minorities See Through Dewey Sham" "Charge 'Scottsboro' Case in Army". The paper features othe... See More
Item #547724
March 24, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 24, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "The Story of Raider Carlson: Gung Ho! Works - Marines Shelve It" "Jap Food Riots" "Winchell Can't Mention Dies Sunday" "RAF Smashed 326 Factories in Berlin" "Willkie Gains In West" "Dewey & Farley - What a Team!" . The paper features other war news a... See More
Item #547726
March 26, 1944
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated March 26, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "What Communists' New Line Is All About" "Winchell's 15-Point Challenge To Dies" "Eye Witness: Inside Germany" "6 Quite Deweys' Anti-Hate Committee". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
In the "People In The News" article are photos of Bob... See More
Item #547728
March 28, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 28, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "PM's Views on the New Communist Line" "The Myth of Labor 'Prosperity'" "Charges Dewey Hoarding Endangers Hospital" "Nazis Surprised By Soviet Strength" "Poles Tell Underground To Contact Red Army". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This ... See More
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
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
Pre Great Depression...
Item #547741
February 17, 1921
PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN, Minnesota, February 17, 1921
* Pre Great Depression Midwest issue
* Farming region
This 4 page newspaper has local news of the day with many advertisements.
This issue is somewhat browned with some margin tears and little wear at the folds, otherwise good.
Item #547754
March 09, 1945
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, March 9, 1945
* 1st United States Army crosses the Rhine
This 10 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page:
* Mulheim, 4 Miles From Coblenz, Taken By Third Army; U.S. Troops Of First Pour Across Rhine On Bridge Taken Intact
with subhead.
Other news of the day throughout including much on World War II. Light browning, otherwise in ... See More
Item #547879
July 13, 1916
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 13, 1916
* Giant German U-Boat Deutschland
* Baltimore Maryland landing
* Avoids British blockade
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* U-BOAT CONVOYED BY NEUTRAL SHIP TO UNITED STATES
* Board Of Neutrality To Pass On Deutchland
and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Some browning around the margins with ... See More
Fatty Arbuckle indictment...
Item #547898
September 15, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated September 15, 1921.
* Comedian/Actor
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indictment
* Manslaughter
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* ARBUCKLE ACCUSED OF MANSLAUGHTER BY CORONER'S JURY
* Finds Rappe Girl's Death From Peritonitis Was Caused by an External Force
* He Faces Four Charges
and more.
Other ... See More
Adolf Hitler... Rhineland attack...
Item #547928
March 08, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, New York, March 8, 1936
* Adolph Hitler
* Rhineland attack
This 30+ page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "PARIS DEMANDS LEAGUE SEND TROOPS TO RHINE" with subheads that include: "Reich Sppeds 25,000 Armed Men To Zone" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Lite browning with binding slits along the spine, ot... See More
V-R2 Dirigible...
Item #547965
August 23, 1921
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 23, 1921.
* V-R2 Dirigible
The front page of this issue features an article entitled: "Trial Trip of Big Dirigible V-R2 Commences Today", reading in part: "Giant Balloon Purchased from Great Britain by United States Preparing for Flight Across Atlantic to America-Today's Flight Believed to Be Fina... See More
Pending execution of Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray...
Item #547972
May 17, 1927
THE CHENANGO TELEGRAPH, Norwich, New York, May 17, 1927.
* Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray
The front page of this issue features an article concerning the imminent execution of Snyder and Gray, the headline of which is entitled: "Mrs. Snyder and Gray Taken To Death House In Separate Cars". A portion of this article reads: "Mrs. Ruth Brown Snyder a... See More
President Coolidge...
Item #548002
March 13, 1927
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, March 13, 1927.
* President Coolidge...
* Prince Goran Hasselrot...
The banner headline of this issue reads: "Coolidge Planning No Third Term". An addition subhead elaborates stating that "Duty Only Would Lure Him".
The front page of this issue features a photograph of the christening party of Goran Hasselrot, so
German Occupation of France...
Item #548017
July 09, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 9, 1934
* Adolph Hitler
* Nazi Germany
This 30+ page newspaper has a nice headline on the front page:
* Germany Is Ready For Peace or War, Hitler Aid Warns
with subheads that include: "We Will Defend Nation Even as French Did,' Says Hess in Warning to Nations", "Appeals to France for Square Deal", "... See More
Scientific American illustration...
Item #548053
January 20, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 20, 1917 (Print only)
This single page illustration is entitled "A Phase of the Ice Harvest: Guiding the Cakes of Ice into the Scoring Saws".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition however it does contain a library ink stamp in the top margin (see photo for details).... See More
Auto Ad...
Item #548055
January 20, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 20, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features a half-page advertisement for "Mitchell Motors Company".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition.
Oxy-Acetylene Torch print...
Item #548056
January 27, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page illustration is entitled "Cutting Steel Under Water With The Oxy-Acetylene Torch".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition however it does contain a library ink stamp in the top margin (see photo for details).
Patterson's Tuxedo Tobacco print...
Item #548057
January 27, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features a three-quarter page advertisement for "Patterson's Tuxedo Tobacco".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition.
General Electric Company print...
Item #548058
January 27, 1917
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features the advertisement from the back of the original issue and is for "General Electric Company" of Schenectady, New York. Within the GE symbol are several scenes of how electricity is being used and also how it is used at mealtime.
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice... See More
What not to do during a lightning storm...
Item #548158
September 21, 1934
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.
Complete issue, usual browning with some margin wear.... See More
Tupelo, Mississippi Tornado of 1936...
Item #548167
April 06, 1936
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 6, 1936
* Tupelo, Mississippi
* Gainesville, Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "87 KILLED, 500 HURT BY TORNADO", "Four States are Hit By Destructive Sweep" and "Fire Adds to Horror of Storm at Tupelo, Miss."
Other news of the day throughout. Lit
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* Tupelo, Mississippi
* Gainesville, Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "87 KILLED, 500 HURT BY TORNADO", "Four States are Hit By Destructive Sweep" and "Fire Adds to Horror of Storm at Tupelo, Miss."
Other news of the day throughout. Lit
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
Paris in liberated in 1944....
Item #548327
August 23, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, August 23, 1944
* Liberation of Paris France
* World War II original
* General Charles De Gaulle
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* Paris Freed By Armed Frenchmen, DeGaulle Reports
with subheads that include: "Liberation Achieved After Four Days Of Street Battles Led By 50,000 Of The FFI" and more
Other ne... See More
Baby Face Nelson...
Item #548368
October 23, 1933
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 23, 1933
* Homer Van Meter
* Baby Face Nelson
* Brainard, Minnesota bank robbery - 1st report
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "4 ROBBERS LOOT MINN. BANK".
No mention of names here but research shows that Van Meter and Nelson were involved.
Other news of the day throughout. Lit... 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
Destroyers for Bases Agreement...
Item #548455
September 03, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 3, 1940
* Destroyers for Bases Program
* World War II relief
* U.S. Destroyers
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "50 U. S. DESTROYERS WILL GO TO BRITAIN"
with subheads that include: "Naval Air Base Deal Involved" and more.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the... See More
William J. Simmons...
Item #548501
October 17, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 17, 1921
* William J. Simmons
* Ku Klux Klan leader
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "KLAN WIZARD IS SCORED AS LIAR" and "Congressman Campbell, as Chairman of Probers, Denounces Georgian as Trifler with the Facts."
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spi... See More
Item #548537
December 22, 1965
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herimer-Ilion, New York, December 22, 1965
* Gale Sayers wins rookie of the year
* The Kansas Comet
* Chicago Bears football
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8:
* Rookie of the Year Is Bears Gale Sayers
Also another headline on the same page reads: "Butkus, Sayers Receive Billing as Super-Stars"
Other news of the day. Close ... See More
Ohio State Penitentiary Diaster Of 1930...
Item #548750
April 23, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 23, 1930
* Ohio State Penitentiary fire
* Columbus OH Prison
This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Quiz Ohio Warden on Safety Plans; Toll Now at 318, Four Near Death; Threatened Outbreak Dissipated" with subhead.
Other news of the day throughout. Few binding holes along left mar
... See More
* Ohio State Penitentiary fire
* Columbus OH Prison
Other news of the day throughout. Few binding holes along left mar
England Train Robbery...
Item #548865
August 09, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated August 9, 1963.
* Great Train robbery
* Buckinghamshire, England
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* Train Robbery Losses Soar to $7,005,000
.
Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along the spine, slightly browned, otherwise in good condition.
source: wikipedia
Item #548923
June 23, 1939
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 23, 1939 This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 9: "Plans For Gehrig Day". This was two days after Gehrig was diagnosed with the disease. Other news of the day throughout.
Slightly browned, otherwise in good condition.
Bob Griese... Terry Bradshaw...
Item #549026
December 04, 1971
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 4, 1971
* Miami Dolphins Bob Griese
* Pittsburgh Steelers Terry Bradshaw
Full front page features a close-up color photo of Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese of the Miami Dolphins, seated on the bench with his helmet on.
This 56 page issue is loaded with sports photos and news of the day including a nice article on a young Terry Bradsh... See More
Robert Ripley death...
Item #549087
May 28, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 28, 1949
* Robert Ripley death (1st report)
* Believe It Or Not cartoonist
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "Cartoonist Ripley Dies" "Stroke Kills Creator of 'Believe It or Not'" with a 1/2 column photo of Ripley.
Other news of the day throughout.
Rag edition in nice condition excep... See More
Japan surrendering...
Item #549299
August 10, 1945
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, August 10, 1945
* Japan surrendering
* World War II original
This 10 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "U.S. Prepares to Reject Jap Offer to Surrender but Keep Emperor" with related subheads and photo.
Other news of the day throughout. good condition.... See More
Lefty Grove wins 300th game...
Item #549347
July 26, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Massachusetts, July 26, 1941 This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 9: "Grove Hits for Victory No. 300" with 1/2 column photo of Grove.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Robert Moses "Lefty" Grove (March 6, 1900 – May 22, 1975) was considered one of the greatest pit... See More
Olympics...
Jack Lovelock wins gold medal...
Item #549362
August 06, 1936
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, August 6, 1936.
* Jack Lovelock wins gold medal
* 1936 Olympics in Berlin Germany
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page, "LOVELOCK WINNER OF 1,500-METER OLYMPIC", with subhead.
Other news of the day throughout.
Some margin wear, mostly along the spine. Otherwise nice.
source: wikipedia: The highlight of Love... See More
Count Folke Bernadotte murdered...
Item #549365
September 18, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, September 18, 1948
* Count Folke Bernadotte murdered
* Arab-Israeli mediator
This 32 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "BERNADOTTE IS SLAIN IN JERUSALEM; KILLERS CALLED 'JEWISH IRREGULARS'; SECURITY COUNCIL WILL ACT TODAY" with many subheads and photo of Bernadotte. More on page 3
Other news of the day thro... See More
3000 hits for "Big Poison"... with a photo...
Item #549373
June 20, 1942
NEW YORK TIMES, NY, June 20, 1942
* Paul Waner (Big Poison)
* Boston Braves - 3,000 hit with photo
This 28 page newspaper has a page 17 , two line, 1 column headline: "Waner Of Braves Gets 3,000th Hit" & subheads: "Seventh Big Leaguer to Reach Mark--Pirates win in 11th, 7-6, on Elliot's 2d Homer" & more.
The summary highlights Waner's feat mentioning,... See More
Bonus Army in 1932....
Item #549589
July 30, 1932
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, July 30, 1932.
* Bonus Army - Bonus March
* President Herbert Hoover
The front page of this issue has a subheader saying "Johnstown Becomes Haven for Fleeing Bonus Army" and another saying "Harrison Opens Fire on Hoover Administration."
Other news of the day throuhgout. Library label within the photo. Usual browning, othe
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Wilbur Clark death...
Item #549784
August 28, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 28, 1965
* Wilbur Clark death
* Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada
This 26 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6-B: "Wilbur Clark, Hotel Man, Dies" with one column photo of Clark.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The original name was Wilbur Cla... See More
John F. Kennedy assassinated...
Item #549886
November 22, 1963
ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963 Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
All the text on the ftpg. deals with the Kennedy assassination & also includes a... See More
Aviator explorer Richard Byrd...
Item #549967
January 18, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, January 18, 1929
* Aviator explorer Richard Byrd
* Antarctic expedition
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front that include: "BYRD ON AERIAL TOUR NAMES DISCOVERIES FOR ATLANTIC FLIERS" "Cloud Mirage Like One Met Over Ocean Moves Him to Call Inlet 'Lindbergh'" "Swinging Needle Reminds Him of Chamberlain's Struggle,... 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
John F. Kennedy assassinated...
Item #550143
November 22, 1963
ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963 Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy:
"PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
All the text on the ftpg. deals with the Kennedy assassination & also includes ... See More
Philadelphia Athletics vs. New York Giants...
Item #550362
October 17, 1911
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, October 17, 1911
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. New York Giants
* World Series
* Eddie Collins, Christy Mathewson, Chief Bender
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BAKER HERO OF GAME" "HOME RUN BEATS GIANTS" "PLANK HAS THE, BAFFLED" and mor... See More
Explorer Robert Edwin Peary...
Item #550366
September 08, 1909
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, September 8, 1909
* Explorer Robert Edwin Peary
* Arctic North Pole
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "PEARY OFF BELLE ISLE" "ON THE WAY TO SYDNEY, C.B." "No More News From Explorer" with smaller headlines within the 2 full columns of text.
Other news of the day throughout.... See More
Brandenburg Gate is open...
Item #550494
December 23, 1989
B-Z, Berlin, Germany, December 23, 1989
* Berlin Wall falls
* Brandenburg Gate opens
* Helmut Kohl & Hans Modrow
See the photo below for the dramatic and historic front page--in a newspaper from Berlin, Germany!
Translates to: "Berlin Wall, Enjoy Yourself!" with a front page photo of a huge crowd at the Brandenburg Gate, apparently oblivious to the rain & storm of that... See More
It's Ike...
Item #550537
July 11, 1952
THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 11, 1952 This issue has a very displayable front page: "It's Ike", posted on a sign being held up by a Republican Elephant - upon Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower's selection as a presidential candidate by the Republican National Committee. The issue is in great shape, but only contains the outer leave... See More
Chevalier Dies...
Item #550544
January 02, 1972
SUNDAY NEWS, New York, New York, January 2, 1972
* Chevalier Dies
The front page of this issue features the headline: "Chevalier Dies in Paris at 83".
Additional headlines include: "Subways Roll" and "Delay Fare Hike". A photograph shows people waiting for a subway.
This issue is in good condition and includes the outer leaf only.... See More
New York Yankees 1928 World Series....
Item #550546
October 09, 1928
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 9, 1928
* New York Yankees World Series
* St. Louis Cardinals
* Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig era
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Cardinals Make Last Stand Today With Sherdel in Box" with subhead.
Much more on page 18 including related photos.You can see a lot of it in the photos b... See More
New York City...
Item #550556
January 11, 1978
THE TRIB, New York, New York, January 11, 1978
The front page of this issue shows a photograph of Metropolitan New York with a headline reading: "Court Enjoins Trib Drivers".
This issue is in good condition and is complete in approximately 60 pages.
Bing Crosby and Jane Wyman...
Item #550557
August 10, 1952
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 10, 1952 - Roto Magazine only
* Jane Wyman
* Bing Crosby
The front page of this issue shows a colored illustration of Jane Wyman as part of an advertisement for Paramount's "Just for You", starring Bing Crosby.
This issue is in good condition.
Carpenter okay...
Item #550558
May 26, 1962
DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, May 26, 1962
The front page of this issue features the following headline: "CARPENTER OK, ORBIT FLAWS STUMP EXPERTS", which relates the events of the Carpenter's re-entry into our atmosphere.
This issue is in good condition and is complete in about 32 pages.
Assassination of President Kennedy...
Item #550568
November 24, 1963
SUNDAY NEWS, New York, New York, November 24, 1963
The front page of this issue shows a photograph of President Lyndon B. Johnson soon after the assassination of President Kennedy. The accompanying headline reads: "JOHNSON LEADS MOURNING".
This issue is in good condition and is complete in about 48 pages.
WWII in the Pacific Isles...
Item #550585
November 22, 1943
DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, November 22, 1943
The front page of this WWII issue features the headline "YANKS INVADE GILBERT ISLES" and the following subhead: "Attack Jap Bases on Tarawa and Makin by Land, Sea, Air". A front page map is also included, showing the various Pacific islands occupied by the Americans and Japanese.
This issue contains only the fr... See More
Joe Louis...
Item #550606
September 27, 1950
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, from New Orleans, Louisiana, dated September 27, 1950.
* Heavyweight boxing fight
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Ezzard Charles
* Pre fight news
This 42 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 21:
* Louis Seeks to Regain Heavy Crown Against Charles Tonight
with subheads that include: "Browns Bomber 2 To 1 Favorite" and more.
Other news of the... See More
President Wilson note to Germany... Post-Lusitania...
Item #550626
May 13, 1915
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, May 13, 1915 This 10 page newspaper has a nice three line banner headline on the front page:
* GERMANY MUST ACT; NOT QUIBBLE NOR PROMISE - WILSON NOTE WILL NOT ADMIT DODGING
with subheads. Other news of the day including much on World War I (pre U.S. involvement).
Usual browning with some margin wear, otherwise good. Handle with care.... See More
Roald Amundsen heads for the North Pole...
Item #550632
May 22, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, May 22, 1925
* Roald Amundsen heads for the North Pole
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Amundsen Hops Off for Pole; Dash by Air From Spitzbergen; 680-Mile Trip to Top of World" with subheads.
Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good c... See More
Princess Margaret does not marry Peter Townsend...
Item #550660
November 01, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 1, 1955
* Princess Margaret
* Captain Peter Townsend
* End relationship for the good of tradition
This 40 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: "Princess Margaret Gives Up Man She Loves" with subhead: "Ends Long Romance With Peter Townsend' and related photos.
Other news of the day throughout.
Minor... See More
Richard Byrd Transatlantic flight in 1927....
Item #550685
June 30, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated June 30, 1927.
* Richard Evelyn Byrd transatlantic flight
* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig
This 56 page newspaper has a three line banner headline on the front page:
* BYRD BATTLES FOG, FLIES ON TOWARD PARIS; REPORTS TO SHIP 200 MILES OUT AT SEA; ARMY FLIERS REACH HAWAII IN 26 HOURS
with many subheads and related photo. Much more inside. (see photo... See More
Quaint, local newspaper from Montoursville, Pennsylvania...
Item #550797
September 21, 1933
THE MONTOURSVILLE NEWS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 21, 1933 An interesting, small newspaper from this small town in North-central Pennsylvania, a suburb of Williamsport. This issue has a wealth of local reporting and advertisements of various businesses in the area.
The masthead notes that it is: "Published Weekly in the interest of Montoursville and its rural environs--Warrensville, Huntersv... See More
Gualberto Villarroel of Bolivia assassinated...
Item #550941
July 22, 1946
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 22, 1946
* Gualberto Villarroel assassinated
* Bolivian President
This 28 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BOLIVIAN PRESIDENT IS SLAIN BY REBELS", with subhead and photo of Villarroel. Other news of the day throughout.
Complete. Minor foxing, otherwise in good condition (see images).... See More
Richard Nixon Vindicated 1952...
Item #550972
September 25, 1952
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 25, 1952
* Dwight Eisenhower vindicates Richard Nixon
* Dwight Eisenhower vindicates Richard Nixon
* Illegal Money Accepted for Campaign
This 40 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "EISENHOWER ASSERTS NIXON IS COMPLETELY VINDICATED" with subheads and related photo. Minor margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.
... See More
Colonel Mosby hangs six prisoners....
Item #551075
December 09, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, from New York City, dated December 9, 1911. (last issue with the color cover)
This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The American Who May Cause War."
This issue is has an article with some illustrations of "Sizing Up the Presidential Timber" by McKee Barclay. There is a double page illustratio... See More
Santa Barbara, California...
Item #551103
June 30, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 30, 1925
* Santa Barbara, California
* Earthquake
This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "SANTA BARBARA DEATH LIST NOT MORE THAN 12; LOSS OF PROPERTY 15 TO 30 MILLIONS" with subheads and related photo. Other news of the day throughout.
Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in... See More
USS Grunion submarine officially lost...
Item #551155
October 05, 1942
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 5, 1942
* USS Grunion submarine officially lost
* 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "Submarine Grunion Lost, Navy Announces" "Usually Carried Crew of 65; Was Launched Soon After Pearl Harbor Attack"
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Light browning with little spine wear, ot... See More
Bobby Jones wins 1st U.S. Open as amateur...
Item #551202
July 16, 1923
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 16, 1923
* Bobby Jones wins 1st U.S. Open as amateur
* Golf championship
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "BOBBY JONES WINS NATIONAL OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP AT INWOOD YESTERDAY".
Other news of the day throughout.
Usual browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.
source: wikipeida: R... See More
President Kennedy is slain...
Item #551242
November 23, 1963
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, November 23, 1963 This issue features a headline: "KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Pro-Castro Sniper Arrested". This features a large photo of John F. Kennedy and a photo of Lyndon Johnson being sworn in as President.
This complete issue has lite discoloration and staining at the central fold otherwise is in good condition. (see photos for det... See More
The death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #551262
April 14, 1945
THE GAZETTE AND DAILY, York, Pennsylvania, April 14, 1945 The front page headlines "National Day of Mourning For Roosevelt Proclaimed" "Truman Sets Today Aside to Honor Roosevelt" and "FDR, In Speech Written Night Before Death, Pleads For End To All Wars" all clearly communicate this sad period in world history.
The issue is complete in 36 pages, and is... See More
Death of President Roosevelt...
Item #551264
April 13, 1945
PM DAILY, New York, New York, April 13, 1945
This tabloid-size issue features a photo of President Roosevelt which takes up the entire front of the issue. This would have been published at the time of his passing with the story of his passing included in the article.
This is a complete issue in 24 pages and is in very good condition.
Yanks at Ruhr Gate...
Item #551268
January 27, 1945
DAILY RECORD, Boston, Massachusetts, January 27, 1945
This tabloid-size newspaper features the headlines of "REDS SEIZE DANZIG GULF" "Nazi Fleet Flees to Denmark" "YANKS AT RUHR GATE; 11 MILES INSIDE REICH". The photo shown is of the U.S. Coast Guard ocean-going tug Ojibwa freeing the oil tanker Socony Buffalo in Cambridge.
This is a complete issue in 28 pages a... See More
Boston Bruins Set Win Record...
Item #551306
February 14, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1941 This 38 page newspaper has a banner headline on pg. 21:
* Bruins Sink Rangers and Set Record at 20 Games in Row Without a Defeat
& subheads: "15,312 See Boston Rally To Win, 5-3" "Rangers Get 2 Goals in First Period, Then Bruins Score 5 Without a Break"
Includes a four column action photo.
Other news of the day throu... See More
U.S. refuses to join world court...
Item #551324
January 30, 1935
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1935 America refuses to join the World Court!. Ftpg. 3 line, 3 col. head: "Senate Beats World Court, 52-36, 7 Less Than 2/3 vote; Defeat For The President" & subheads: "Concessions Are Futile" "Direct Pressure From the White House Fails to Stem the Tide" & more.
Note: Although President Franklin Roosevelt urged Congress to ratify t... See More
Early bomber...
Item #551369
September 14, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 14, 1912 A nice display issue as the front cover is in color and shows a pilot in an early airplane in a bombing stance (see), plus there is a nice related article inside: "Grenadiers of the Air" "Exploits in Bomb-dropping from Flying Machines" which includes 6 photos. Also inside: "The Flying Boat & Its Possibilities" wi... See More
Displayable issue...
Item #551374
December 02, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 2, 1911 See the photos for the great color cover with an automobile theme. Never bound nor trimmed, minor edge wear, nice condition.
Displayable issue...
Item #551385
August 12, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 12, 1911 See the photos for the nice color cover which features a collie in a country setting. Complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
The "Mining Number" with Nevada ghost town articles & photos...
Item #551386
April 11, 1908
HARPER'S WEEKLY--"Mining Number", New York, April 11, 1908 See the photos for the nice color cover which features a miner on horseback. The issue contains much reporting on "Nevada's Safeguard for Mine-buyers" which includes several photos of Goldfield, Nevada, plus a fullpg. with 5 photos of: "How Goldfield Guards Her Treasures". There are also articles on Tono... See More
John Kennedy Slain...
Item #551423
November 22, 1963
THE SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE, Indiana, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which reads: "JOHN KENNEDY SLAIN" with subhead "Killing Occurs in Dallas; Vice-President Safe - Texas Governor Connally Is Also Ambush Victim". Photos shown are of President John F. Kennedy; of the motorcade just after the shoot... See More
Kennedy is slain...
Item #551444
November 22, 1963
DAILY BREEZE, Torrance, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline: "ASSASSIN'S BULLET KILLS PRESIDENT" with the subhead "Governor Of Texas Also Shot - Gunshots By Sniper Hit Kennedy in Head". A photo of the President riding in the motorcade us prior to the shooting is shown, as well as ... See More
Dallas tragedy...
Item #551449
November 22, 1963
EVENING TRIBUNE - 2nd EXTRA, San Diego, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which states: "KENNEDY DEAD - DALLAS TRAGEDY" with the subhead "Assassin's Gunfire Hits Texas Governor". A single photo shows President Kennedy.
This is the first section only and has lite discoloration a... See More
President slain...
Item #551469
November 22, 1963
NEWS CALL BULLETIN - EXTRA, San Francisco, California, November 22, 1963 Reporting from the day of the tragedy! The front page of this issue features a banner headline which states: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" "Assassin In Texas Parade" with the subhead "Governor Also Hit; First lady Unhurt". A photo is shown of the President cheering as Jackie spoke earlier in the day. A... See More
Duke Ellington...
Item #551741
January 24, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, New York dated January 24, 1943
This newspaper has one column headlines on page 45 that includes:
* DUKE ELLINGTON AT CARNEGIE HALL
* Fourth Leader of Jazz Band to Give Concert There--3,000 Pay Tribute
and more. Other news of the day throughout with much on World war II.
This is a complete 50+ page Rag edition issue which is in great condition. See photo... See More
Gorbachev resigns... In a Soviet Union newspaper...
Item #551762
December 27, 1991
NEZAYISIMAYA GAZETA, Moscow, Soviet Union, December 27, 1991
* Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev resigns
* From the capital of Russia
This is the Gorbachev resignation issue, which includes a ftpg. photo of him working at his desk on his last day. It also includes a "History of Gorbachev" which has several photos of him on the inside pages. Totally in the Russian language, grea... See More
Madagascar falls...
Item #551781
May 05, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 5, 1942
* Madagascar Africa falls
* World War II original
This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BRITISH OCCUPY MADAGASCAR, FOIL JAPS" with subheads that include: "Send Naval and Military Force to Big Vichy French Island in Indian Ocean" and more.
Other news of the day with much on World... See More
Empress of Ireland Sinks...
Item #551783
June 03, 1914
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, June 3, 1914. This 10 page newspaper has a two column photo of Captain Anderson with wife on the front page with caption: "Is Captain Andersen Telling Truth? His Wife Sticks To Him. Will Court Of Inquiry Find Out?" Also a two column headline: "URGE RECOVERY OF BODIES IN SUNKEN CRAFT". Other news of the day.
Usual browning with
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Death of Miller Huggins...
Item #551833
September 26, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1929 This 60 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MILLER HUGGINS DIES; MANY PAY TRIBUTE" "Manager of Yankees' Baseball Team for 12 Seasons Is a Victim of Blood Poisoning" and more. Continues on page 22 with one column photo of Huggins. Much text. Nice to have in this title.
Other news of the day throug... See More
Yankees win 1941 World Series...
Item #551835
October 06, 1941
RHINELANDER DAILY NEWS, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, October 6, 1941
* New York Yankees wins World Series
* Mickey Owen's famous error in series
* Joe DiMaggio
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Yankees Take Series As Bonham Pitches Four-Hitter to Win, 3-1" and a 1 column subhead: "Wyatt Yields Six Safeties, Strikes O... See More
Hoover Dam contracts accepted...
Item #551926
March 12, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, March 12, 1931
* Hoover Dam contracts accepted
* Construction to begin
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "HOOVER DAM JOB LET AT $48,890,999" and "Wilbur Accepts the Six Companies' Offer for Construction of Boulder Canyon Project".
Other news of the day through out. Rag edition in great condition.
... See More
Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis death...
Item #551928
June 07, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1933
* Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis death
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CYRUS H. K. CURTIS DIES IN 83D YEAR" "Publisher and Philanthropist Succumbs at His Estate Near Philadelphia" and more. Plenty of text continues on page 13 with nice photo of Curtis.
Other news of the day through... See More
Mrs. Herbert Hoover Death in 1944....
Item #551932
January 08, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 8, 1944.
* Mrs. Lou Henry Herbert Hoover death
* 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (p. 10): "Mrs. Hoover Dies At 68" and "Stricken Suddenly With Heart Attack".
One column photo of Lou Henry Hoover as well.. Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with minor m
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* Mrs. Lou Henry Herbert Hoover death
* 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (p. 10): "Mrs. Hoover Dies At 68" and "Stricken Suddenly With Heart Attack".
One column photo of Lou Henry Hoover as well.. Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with minor m
Golfer Bobby Jones loses in 1929...
Item #552053
September 05, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, September 5, 1929 This 36 page issue has two column headlines on the front page: "JONES LOSES GOLF TITLE; OTHER STARS ELIMINATED" "Atlantan Beaten by Omaha Youth Who Drops Next Match; Crowns Clatter All Over Pebble Beach, Cal.".
More on page 21 with banner headline, subheads, photo and stats. (see photos)
Few binding slits alon... See More
Children's periodical.....
Item #552178
August 03, 1902
LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 3, 1902
* Uncommon
Has Sunday school content for young folks. Octavo-size, 4 pages, some lite wear.
John Glenn chosen for 1st human to orbit earth... Enos the chimpanzee...
Item #552215
November 30, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 30, 1961
* John Glenn chosen for 1st human to orbit earth
* Enos the Chimpanzee
This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Glenn Chosen For Orbit" with caption: "Chimp's 3-Hour, 21-Minute Flight Paves Way" and photo of Glenn with Scott Carpenter.... See More
Sacco and Vanzetti Executed in 1927...
Item #552234
August 23, 1927
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 23, 1927
* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti executed by the electric chair
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SACCO, VANZETTI ARE EXECUTED", "Bodies To Be Taken on Tour of Eastern Cities by Defense Committee", "Both Protest Innocence", with supporting text.
... See More
* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti executed by the electric chair
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SACCO, VANZETTI ARE EXECUTED", "Bodies To Be Taken on Tour of Eastern Cities by Defense Committee", "Both Protest Innocence", with supporting text.
Item #552247
May 19, 1901
LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Dayton, Ohio, May 19, 1901
* Uncommon title
Has Sunday school content for young folks.
Octavo-size, 4 pages, some lite wear.
Sacco and Vanzetti Executed in 1927...
Item #552256
August 04, 1927
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 4, 1927
* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti gets death penalty
* Electric chair
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SACCO DOOMED TO DIE ON AUG. 11", "Radical and Companion Are Denied Executive Clemency By Gov. Fuller" and "Seek Federal Loop-Hole".
Other news of the
... See More
* Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti gets death penalty
* Electric chair
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "SACCO DOOMED TO DIE ON AUG. 11", "Radical and Companion Are Denied Executive Clemency By Gov. Fuller" and "Seek Federal Loop-Hole".
Other news of the
Shirley Ross photos...
Item #552275
January 15, 1939
SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, January 15, 1939
* Joan Crawford... Shirley Ross photos
* Early movie related periodical
Was an insert in the Sunday edition of the Detroit Free Press. Full front page has a color photo of "Shirley Ross in 'Cafe Society'".
Full back page has a color photo of: "Joan Crawford in 'Ice Follies of 1939."
Printed on... See More
Item #552492
July 04, 1931
POLICE GAZETTE, New York, July 4, 1931
* Sports and theatre photos
* Pink cover
* Jimmy Foxx
* Polly Walters and more
Full front page photo of actress Polly Walters. Walters was in the movie "Blond Crazy", and had the starring role in the Broadway play "She Loves Me Not".
Inside has 1/4 pg. action photo of baseball star "Jimmy Foxx".
Other photos of s... See More
Item #552495
August 01, 1911
THE NATIONAL BUILDER, Chicago, Illinois, August, 1911
* Building-themed magazine, with a plan for a house
An uncommon title which is themed on building, with many photos and prints of recent constructions, plans, etc.
This issue still has the foldout plan for "The Webb House, built near Chicago, design no. 344" (see photos below). This issue includes a nice article on this... See More
Joe Louis...
Item #552557
August 16, 1951
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, August 16, 1951
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Jimmy Bivins
This 32 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Joe Louis Jabs Way to Victory".
More on page 19 with four column headline: "Feather-Fisted Joe Louis Wins Decision over Bivins".
Tells of the heavyweight fight between Joe Louis and Jimmy Bivins during Loui... See More
Japs accept terms...
Item #552612
August 15, 1945
GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, PA, August 15, 1945
This issue features the bold banner headline "JAPS ACCEPT TERMS'" with the subhead "Thousands Storm Business Center of City to Celebrate Surrender of Japs" "Most Destructive War Ends When Hirohito Surrenders To Allies". The front page also features an illustration of Gen. Douglas MacArthur who was to rec... See More
Item #552667
September 26, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, September 26, 1933
* Tampico Mexico hurricane disaster
This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Storm Destroys Tampico; 5,000 Are Believed Dead; City Begs For Quick Help" with subheads. Other news of the day throughout.
Little browning and minor wear around the margins, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: Re... See More
Sir Edmund Hillary...
Item #552772
January 04, 1958
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 4, 1958
* Sir Edmund Hillary
* Reaches Antarctica by land
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hillary at US South Pole Station After Long Trek" with subhead: "Crosses Antarctica and Joins Americans"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little mar... See More
Children's religious newspaper...
Item #552853
April 15, 1900
LESSONS FOR THE LITTLE ONES, (Dayton, Onio), April 15, 1900
* Tiny religious newspaper in green and blue ink
Has religious-related content for Sunday school classes, obviously themed for the younger ages. There are a few illustrations.
Pages 2 and 3 are printed on blue ink with pages 1 and 4 in green ink.
Measures 6 1/2 by 9 1/4 inches, 4 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Mike Tyson gets six years.....
Item #552951
March 26, 1992
THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, Indianapolis, Indiana, March 26, 1992 The front page: "Tyson Sentenced to six years" with subhead "Boxer fine $30,000; bond denied" for raping a beauty pageant contestant Related photo are also on the front page of the issue. This was the city where the trial took place making it a collectible item. This is complete and in nice condition
... See More
Lend Lease Program...
Item #553027
September 05, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 5, 1940
* Lend Lease Program
* World War II relief
* U.S. Destroyers
This 10 page newspaper has a headline on the front page: "Predicts Hitler Try to Retaliate on U.S." with subheads that include: "More Destroyers Are Being Put Into Shape At Boston Navy Yard"; "Six Already Are At Sea Out Of Port"; &q... See More
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in a banner headline...
Item #553045
May 23, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated May 23, 1930
* Babe Ruth
* Lou Gehrig
* Shibe Park
* Home Runs
This 38 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 29:
* Ruth's Six Home Runs in Two Days Establish Record; Other Marks Set
with subheads that include: "Babe Six Days In Advance of 1927 Schedule" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual brow... See More
Rogers Hornsby death...
Item #553108
January 06, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 6, 1963
* Rogers Hornsby death
* 'The Rajah'
* St. Louis Cardinals great
This 40+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page of the sport's section near the back of this issue: "Batting Great Hornsby Dies" with subheads and related articles.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the s... See More
Ruth Elder... Transatlantic flight try...
Item #553110
October 11, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 11, 1927
* Ruth Elder
* Woman Aviator
* Transatlantic flight try
This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Ruth Elder Ready to Hop Off New York to Paris Non-Stop; Awaits Last Weather Report" with subheads.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.... See More
Early nicotine study...
Item #553126
January 27, 1919
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 27, 1919 This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3:
* NICOTINE DECLARED TO BE SLOW POISON
* Specially Harmful To Young Men Is The Cigarette
* Length of Days of the Smoker Shortened 8 1/2 to 10 Years
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with ... 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
Moody and Kinsey... Volleys 2,001 in tennis...
Item #553173
January 08, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 8, 1936 This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 26;
* FREAK TENNIS MARK SET BY MRS. MOODY
* She and Kinsey Send Ball Over Net 2,001 Times in an Hour and 18 Minutes of Play
Other news of the day throughout. Little spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
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
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
Jack Nicklaus...
Item #553233
January 09, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 9, 1962
* Jack Nicklaus 1st pro appearance
* Early Golden Bear
* Golf - golfer
This 44 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 25): "Golf Rookie Wins With Record 62" which tells of Phil Rodgers winning the Los Angeles Open golf tournament.
But of more significance w... See More
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
1st ever recorded Southern California snowfall...
Item #553358
January 12, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1949
* 1st ever recorded Southern California snowfall
This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 29: "Snow Covers Southern California, First in History Falls in San Diego", with subhead and related photo on the next page. Other news of the day throughout. Complete, and in good condition (see images).... See More
First Commercial Air Flight...
Item #553390
January 11, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 11, 1951
* Avro Canada jetliner
* 1st commercial airplane flight
* Altitude record
This 52 page newspaper has somewhat discrete one column headline near the bottom of the front page:
* Flight From Chicago Made in 102 Minutes
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More
England Wins World Cup in 1966.....
Item #553567
July 31, 1966
SPRINGFIELD SUNDAY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 31, 1966
* England wins World Cup
* Soccer
This 124 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page of the sport's section: "England Wins World Cup, 4-2" with related photo.
* England wins World Cup
* Soccer
This 124 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page of the sport's section: "England Wins World Cup, 4-2" with related photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
... See More
USS 0-9 disaster...
Item #553631
June 21, 1941
CLEVELAND NEWS, Ohio, June 21, 1941
* USS 0-9 disaster
* World War II era (pre U.S. involvement)
* United States submarine sinking
This 16 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Hope Is Abandoned for All Thirty-Three Aboard U.S. Submarine at Bottom of Sea" with subheads.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise i... See More
Item #553710
January 08, 1953
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 8, 1953
* Hydrogen bomb revealed
* President Harry Truman
* Russia - Cold war
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* 'Death Dust' Weapon Theorized as Possible
Other news of the day throughout. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
1st nuclear submarine test voyage...
Item #553933
January 19, 1955
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 19, 1955
* USS Nautilus
* 1st nuclear submarine test voyage
This 40 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Nautilus Denied Permit for Dive".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Following her commissioning, Nautilus rema... See More
U.S. air strike damages Japanese battleships...
Item #554088
October 25, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 25, 1944
* Japanese ships sunk
* U.S.S. Princeton sunk
There is a front page, 8 column headline: "Jap Carrier Sunk, 2 Others, With 5 Or 6 Battleships, 1 Cruiser Damaged; U.S.S. Princeton Lost; Men Saved" with subheads including "Jap Opposition Crushed; Yanks Take Third Airfield"; "150 Enemy Planes Destroyed; Action Continues, N... See More
Hudson Maxim's death...
Item #554092
May 07, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 7, 1927
* Hudson Maxim death
* Explosives inventor
This 12 page newspaper has on column headlines on the front page: "HUDSON MAXIM, INVENTOR, DEAD".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Hudson Maxim (February 3, 1853 – May 6, 1927), was a U.S. inven... See More
Douglas Starch Works explosion...
Item #554116
May 23, 1919
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, May 23, 1919
* Cedar Rapids, Iowa
* Douglas Starch Works explosion
This 14 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: "20 KILLED IN IOWA EXPLOSION" with subheads. Other news of the day.
This issue has margin wear which causes loss of text in unrelated areas. Usual browning.... See More
Item #554160
May 30, 1941
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 30, 1941
* Boxing - Boxer Max Schmeling death?
* False report from the Nazis
This newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "NAZIS ANNOUNCE SCHMELING ALIVE"; "Spike Ambulance Driver's Report That Boxer Killed By British in Crete" with article. The article continues on page 3.
Other news of the day th... See More
Cleveland Indians
Item #554168
October 11, 1948
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 11, 1948
* 1948 Cleveland Indians
* World Series Champions
This 28 page newspaper has an 8 column headline on front page: "It's Lemon vs. Voiselle in Boston Today" with subhead "86,288 See Rout of Feller" and "Braves Force 6th Series Game".
There are also headlines on page 20: "86,288 See Feller Fail A... See More
Roy Campanella & Stan Musical...
Item #554350
January 22, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 22, 1969 * Roy Campanella & Stan Musial
* Enters Cooperstown
* Baseball Hall of Fame
This 20 page newspaper has three column headline on page 6: "Campanella - Musial Join Baseball's Hall of Fame"
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Chile Earthquake in 1939...
Item #554409
January 25, 1939
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 25, 1939
* Massive earthquake in Chile
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Earthquake Spreads Panic And Damage Along Coast Of Chile for 400 Miles" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Lightly browned with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
... See More
* Massive earthquake in Chile
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Earthquake Spreads Panic And Damage Along Coast Of Chile for 400 Miles" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Lightly browned with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Item #554477
June 11, 1921
LESLIE'S, New York, NY, June 11, 1921
The front illustration is entitled "In Normandy" by George Elmer Browne. This issue is loaded with stories and photos. Also has a color Ideal ~ Arcola Heating Outfits ad on the back cover as well.
This is a complete issue which measures approximately 8 x 11 inches. The issue has an irregular left spine and two library ink stamp
... See More
The front illustration is entitled "In Normandy" by George Elmer Browne. This issue is loaded with stories and photos. Also has a color Ideal ~ Arcola Heating Outfits ad on the back cover as well.
This is a complete issue which measures approximately 8 x 11 inches. The issue has an irregular left spine and two library ink stamp
India and Pakistan...
Item #554536
January 27, 1957
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 27, 1957
* India - Pakistan
* Kashmir
This 40+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "PAKISTAN CALLS FOR UN TROOP AID".
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
Lou Gehrig has 4 home runs in one game...
Item #554583
June 04, 1932
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 4, 1932
* New York Yankees
* Lou Gehrig
* 4 Home Runs in single game
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "GEHRIG IS IN THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME" and "His Four Homers in a Row Equals Record".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. Should b... See More
Richard E. Byrd expedition...
Item #554592
January 14, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 14, 1935
* Richard E. Byrd expedition
* Little America in Antarctica
This 32 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Byrd Party Close to Pole In 88-Day Dogsled Journey" and "Expedition Returns From 1,410-Mile trip On Which Was Discovered a Vast Plateau--It Embraces the Leverett Glacier".
Continue son page 5 wit... See More
Pete Rozelle becomes NFL commissioner...
Item #554606
January 27, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 27, 1960
* Pete Rozelle becomes commissioner of the NFL
This 40+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "How NFL Broke Czar Deadlock" with caption: "ROZELLE, RAMS' GENERAL MANAGER, GIVEN 3-YEAR, $50,000 PACT" and photo of Rozelle.
Other news of the day throughout. Some... See More
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...
Item #554739
April 15, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, from St. Louis, Missouri, dated April 15, 1972
* Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
* Lewis Alcindor
* Nice for display
Full front page has a color photo of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a Milwaukee Bucks uniform, on the bench taking a break during a game. Has a full page report inside.
This issue is loaded with various port's news within its 56 pages. Nice condition.
wikipedia n... See More
Booth Tarkington...
Item #554741
May 03, 1914
The New York Tribune's GOTHAM WEEKLY GAZETTE, New York City, New York, May 3, 1914
* Booth Tarkington
* Uncommon title
This is an uncommon title published "Every Sunday" by the New York Tribune as stated in the dateline.
Mostly has local bits of news, including a pg. 2 item that says: "Booth Tarkington is contemplating to go to the State of Maine the end of the present mon... See More
Mel Ott quits baseball...
Item #554779
January 24, 1953
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 24, 1953
* Mel Ott quits baseball
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 13: "Mel Ott Quits Game"
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine and light browning around the margins, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Melvin Thomas "Mel" Ott (March 2, 1909 – No... See More
Lost Creek Iowa mine explosion...
Item #554826
January 25, 1902
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, January 25, 1902
* Lost Creek Iowa mine explosion
* Oskaloosa, Iowa
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DEAD IN IOWA MINE" "Twenty-One Lost Creek Workmen Killed by Dust Explosion" "Loss Of Life And Property Appalling" "Pitiful Scenes Of Stricken Families" ... See More
first Israeli elections...
Item #554837
January 26, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, January 26, 1949
* 1st Israeli elections...
* First Knesset...
* Davis Ben-Gurion...
This 50 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that: "EARLY ISRAEL VOTE PUTS LABOR AHEAD"; "Premier's Party and United Workers' Group Share Lead in 37 Villages Tallied".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, ... See More
Nazi Germany becomes one-party state...
Item #554842
July 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1933
* Nazi Germany formally becomes a one-party state
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "HITLER WILL SEIZE PROPERTY OF FOES", "New Decrees Also Provide for Withdrawing Citizenship of Germans Abroad" and more. Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition... See More
National Security Bill signed in 1949....
Item #554857
August 11, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 11, 1949.
* National Security Bill
* President Harry Truman
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page:
"Truman Signs Security Bill Reorganizing Armed Forces" with subhead: "Joint Chiefs to Get a Chairman to Resolve Differences Under Program--Officials See Ceremony at the White House" Mor
... See More
* National Security Bill
* President Harry Truman
This 42 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on the front page:
"Truman Signs Security Bill Reorganizing Armed Forces" with subhead: "Joint Chiefs to Get a Chairman to Resolve Differences Under Program--Officials See Ceremony at the White House" Mor
Nuclear Fusion... Hydrogen Bomb...
Item #554862
January 25, 1958
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 25, 1958
* 1st man made nuclear fusion achieved
* 2 atoms bashed together to form one
* Hydrogen bomb
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: U.S., BRITAIN SEE H-POWER BREAK" and "Start Believed Made to Harness Force"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day thro... See More
Jack 'Legs' Diamond...
Item #554863
September 23, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 23, 1930
* New York City gangster
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Diamond Told To 'Leave' in Hour At Philadelphia", "Was Deported from Germany---Says He Will Go to New York City".
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, o... See More
Adolph Hitler Indicted In 1930...
Item #554864
September 24, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 24, 1930
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "High Treason Charge Against Hitler Is Lessened Today; Is Barred at Officers' Trial".
This was just before Hitler gained power.
Other news of the day throughout. Some browning around the margins with a few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good... See More
Len Dawson... Hall of Fame quarterback...
Item #554937
September 16, 1972
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, September 16, 1972
* Len Dawson color cover
* Kansas City Chiefs
Full front page has a color action photo Len Dawson about to take a snap during a game against the San Diego Chargers.
Various sports related material throughout this 72 page issue that is in nice condition.
Curious little newspaper calling itself "The Smallest Newspaper in the World"...
Item #554938
April 10, 1953
THE MEARS NEWZ, Mears, Michigan, April 10, 1953
* "Smallest newspaper in the world"
This is a fascinating little newspaper which dubbed itself as: "The Smallest Newspaper in the World" as noted in the masthead. Created by one of the more interesting publishers in Michigan history, Swift Lathers, this weekly was just 4 pages & measured 5 1/4 by 7 1/4 inches.
I... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #555006
September 04, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, from Albany, New York, dated September 4, 1935
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* 1st person to break the 300 MPH mark in automobile
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* MALCOLM RACES AT 301-MILE CLIP
* Error in Calculation of 'Human Bullet's Pace Corrected
with one column photo of Campbell also on the front page.
Also nice ... See More
Zane Grey death...
Item #555018
October 23, 1939
THE NEWS, New London, Connecticut, October 23, 1939
* Zane Grey death
* American Author
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ZANE GREY DIES AT 64" "Coronary Thrombosis Take Life of Well Known Author" "Wrote Novels of West"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in ... See More
American Flyer Train wreck...
Item #555049
January 23, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 23, 1956
* American Flyer Train wreck
This 44 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Engineer Blots Out; 29 Killed, 120 Hurt" with subheads that include: "Flyer Wrecked rounding Curve" and more with related photos.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...
Item #555138
November 12, 1932
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 12, 1932
* Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
* Arlington Cemetery Virginia
* Armistice Day (World War I)
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Ten Thousand Men March on Armistice Day" "Hurley Sighted at Tomb of Hero"
Other news of the day throughout. Light brow... 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 (ZRS-5) crashes....
Item #555237
February 13, 1935
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 13, 1935
* USS Macon (ZRS-5) crashes
* United States Navy Airship
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "PROBE OF MACON CRASH IS DUE" with subhead. Also nice headline of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial as it ends.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little m... See More
Early aviation...
Item #555247
May 27, 1929
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 27, 1929
* Early aviation
* Airplane in the air time record
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "ENDURANCE FLIERS LAND AFTER 172 HOURS" with subheads. (see) Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Zeppelins raid Paris...
Item #555287
January 31, 1916
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, January 31, 1916
* German zeppelins raid Paris France (1st time)
* World War I original
This 10 page newspaper has three column headline on the front page:
* Second Raid Made on Paris By Death-Dealing Zeppelin; Crowds Watch for Raider
with subheads that include: "24 Persons Killed And 25 Others Hurt By First Zeppelin" and more.
Other ne... See More
Charles Lindbergh Paris flight in 1927...
Item #555560
May 14, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated May 14, 1927.
* Charles Lindbergh historic Transatlantic flight close
* Lindy
* Waiting game
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* AVIATORS WAIT FAIR WEATHER FOR HOP TO PARIS
with subhead. (see)
.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good ... See More
1st Pro Bowl football game...
Item #555640
January 16, 1939
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 16, 1939
* 1st Pro Bowl football game
* New York Giants
* All-Stars
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "New York Giants Win Finale From All Stars". Tells of the very 1st pro bowl game in professional football.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
w... See More
Joe Louis...
Item #555641
June 19, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1941
* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber
* Billy Conn
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (printed during the fight)
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* LOUIS-CONN FIGHT ATTRACTS 50,000 TO POLO GROUNDS
* Bomber, Making 18th Defense of Heavyweight Laurels, faces Pittsburgher
* CROWD SLOW IN ARRIVING
and more. Much more ... See More
Marriage of Charles Lindbergh...
Item #555651
May 28, 1929
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 28, 1929
* Charles Lindbergh Gets Married
* Anne Morrow
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "LINDBERGH'S PLANE LEAVES FOR SOME UNKNOWN POINT" with subhead.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Anne Morrow Lindbergh ... See More
Railroad Autombile...
Item #555678
October 11, 1919
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York City, dated October 11, 1919
* Early railroad car
* Color coverr and car ad
Full front page has a color illus:
* Automobile Inspection Car For The Railroad Official
Shows a car built to travel on rails on a mountain pass, and an inspector talking to a rail worker. Report inside: "The Railroading Automobile."
Other topics with prints an... See More
Senator Huey Long assassinated...
Item #555772
September 10, 1935
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 10, 1935
* Assassination of Huey Long
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "DEATH TODAY TAKES LONG" with subhead. (see).
Light browning with some margin wear but no text loss, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
source: wikipedia: Huey Pierce Long, Jr. (August 30, 1893 &ndas
... See More
* Assassination of Huey Long
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "DEATH TODAY TAKES LONG" with subhead. (see).
Light browning with some margin wear but no text loss, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
source: wikipedia: Huey Pierce Long, Jr. (August 30, 1893 &ndas
Steamers Monroe and Nantucket collision disaster...
Item #555773
January 30, 1914
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, January 30, 1914
* Steamers Monroe and Nantucket collision disaster
This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Ship Monroe, Passenger Loaded, at Bottom" with subheads that include: "Hit By Nantucket, Old Dominion Ship Shoots To Bottom Close To Norfolk" and more.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with little ... See More
Branch Rickey...
Item #555775
June 01, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated June 1, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a young lady playing tennis (see photo).
Within this issue is an article titled "The Smartest Man In Baseball" which is about Branch Rickey.
Baseball star Bob Feller...
Item #555780
August 24, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, August 24, 1940 The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a what appears to be the bombing of large city with Hitler's image in the background. (see photo). There is an article inside "Lighting in the Night - a Story of the Invasion of America".Within this issue is an article titled "Miracle Kid" which is about Bob Feller --... See More
Dionne quints...
Item #555781
May 11, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated May 11, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a young lady picking daisies (see photo).
Within this issue is an article titled "What Does the Future Hold for the Quins?" which is about the Dionne quintuplets on their sixth birthday. Also included is "Horses Don't Win the Derby... along!" by jockey Charley Kurtsing
Item #555783
May 18, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, May 18, 1940 The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a little boy that just received a new gold front tooth (see photo).Within this issue is an article titled "Ballplayer Who Get Rich". This is an article on diamonds and gold! - an eyeopening look at something new in sportdom. This also features a photo of Dizzy Dean. Also, an article &... See More
Item #555811
July 13, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated July 13, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a young lady in a swimming suit, covering her head with a newspaper and is running down the beach as she has been caught in the rain. (see photo).
Within this issue are articles titled "Winston Churchill and His American Mother" and Orson Welles without Whiskers".
Item #555815
July 20, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated July 20, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a little girl that is crying because her puppy has taken her chocolate bar (see photo).
Within this issue is an article titled "Defenseless Alaska - the ramparts we don't watch".
Golf...
Item #555817
July 27, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated July 27, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of an older gentleman in a kilt running from his dropping crutches as there is a sign in the background of a rally to-night, free cigars. (see photo).
Within this issue is an article titled "Wild Golfers I Have Know" by Richards Vidmer. This features a photo of Dizzy Dean.
This
Item #555819
August 31, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated August 31, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a couple doing scene in a play rehearsal. (see photo).
Within this issue is an article titled "The Man Who Talked Himself Famous" which is the dramatic story of Gabriel Heatter's success in radioland.
Mary Pickford... Douglas Fairbanks...
Item #555863
January 11, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated January 11, 1935
* Actress Mary Pickford
* Actor Douglas Fairbanks
* Divorce
This 32 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include:
* Mary Pickford Is Given Divorce from Fairbanks; Cruelty, Neglect Charged
and more with one column photo of Pickford.
Other news of the day throughout includi... See More
Charles Allan Gilbert illustration print...
Item #555877
December 24, 1903
LIFE, New York City, December 24, 1903
* Charles Allan Gilbert illustration print
Full front page profile of a woman with mistletoe in her hair, captioned: "Mistletoe." illustrated by C. Allan Gilbert.
Other prints and text throughout. Quarto-size, 16 pages, in very good condition.
wikipedia notes: Charles Allan Gilbert (1873-1929) was a U.S. artist and illust... See More
Wiley Post Around World flight... First Solo flight...
Item #555893
July 20, 1933
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 20, 1933
* Wiley Post Around World (1st solo) flight
* During record breaking flight
* Airplane
This 14 page newspaper has five column headline on the front page: "POST BEGINS LONG, ARDUOUS FLIGHT OVER THE NORTH PACIFIC" with many subheads. (see)
Other news of day throughout. Light browning with little marg... See More
German Spies...
Item #555920
June 21, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, June 21, 1938
* Nazis spies indicted in the U.S....
* Germans... Espionage...
This 42 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "U.S. JURY INDICTS 18 AS SPIES IN REICH GOVERNMENT'S PAY; SECRET SERVICE HEAD NAMED," with many subhead. (see) More on the inside pages.
Other news of the day throu... See More
Pappy Boyingtion Missing... 1st Air Force Jet in Production...
Item #555934
January 07, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 7, 1944
* United States Air force 1st jet airplane goes into production
* Bell P-59 jet fighter
* Pappy Boyingtion missing
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headlines near the bottom of the front page:
* Jet-Driven Planes Built for Army; Extreme Speeds Attained in Tests
Also a one column headline also on the front page:
* Boy... See More
Original "Fauntleroy" dies...
Item #555949
July 26, 1937
NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1937
* Original Fauntleroy death
* Vivian Burnett
* Cedric Erol
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline: "Original 'Fauntleroy' Dies in Boat After Helping Rescue 4 in Sound" & subhead: "Vivian Burnett, Author's Son Who Devoted Life in Escaping 'Sissified' Role, Is Stricken at Helm--Maneuverers Yawl to Get 2 Men &... See More
Early Jerry Lewis... 1949 movie debut...
Item #555951
September 29, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 29, 1949
* Very early Jerry Lewis - Comedian
* Movie debut review
* Photo
This 60 page newspaper under "The Screen In Review" on page 39 is a movie review: "Jerry Lewis, New Comedian, a Bright Spot in Silly Film, 'My Friend Irma'".
The review, which describes the movie as "a very dopey film", devotes much of ... See More
Item #555953
August 21, 1926
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Nebraska, August 21, 1926
* Man kills wife for not fixing his socks
* Nice headline for display
This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "VAN DORAN KILLED WIFE; WOULDN'T DARN SOX" with subheads and nice related pictorial.
A curiosity and somewhat humorous reason to kill.
Other news of the day throughout... See More
Howard Hughes sells RKO Pictures...
Item #556093
July 19, 1955
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York , NY, July 19, 1955
* Howard Hughes sells RKO Pictures
* General Tire & Rubber Co.
This 6 page issue has a two line banner headline on the front page: "O'NEIL GETS RKO RADIO FROM HUGHES FOR $25,000 CASH" with subhead and small photo of Hughes. (see) Nice title to have this report in.
Other movie and radio entertainment news throughout.
Som... See More
Death of Otis Skinner...
Item #556210
January 05, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 5, 1942
* Otis Skinner death
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17 that include:
* OTIS SKINNER DIES; FAMOUS ACTOR, 83
* Succumbs at His Home Here--Stricken While Attending 'Wookey' Performance Dec. 7
* On Stage Nearly 60 Years
and more with related photos. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition with l... See More
Death of George M. Cohan...
Item #556216
November 06, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1942
* Death of song writer George M. Cohan
This 42 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 20: "GEORGE M. COHAN, 64, DIES AT HOME HERE," with subheads that include: "Original Yankee Doodle Boy Composed 'Over There' and 'It's a Grand Old Flag'" and more.
Also a nice pictorial of Cohan on the same page ... 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
Italian Jews warned in 1937...
Item #556274
May 26, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated May 26, 1937.
* Italy Jews warned against Zionism
* Must support Fascism or leave country
* Must support the Nazis
* Benito Mussolini
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines that include:
* ITALIAN JEWS TOLD TO UPHOLD FASCISM OR LEAVE COUNTRY
* Mussolini's Milan Paper Also Deamnds End of Criticism of Nazi Racial Principle
... See More
Charles Lindbergh Paris flight in 1927...
Item #556279
May 19, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 19, 1927
* Eve of Charles Lindbergh historic Transatlantic flight
* Lindy
* Waiting for better weather
This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BERTAUD OUT OF PARIS FLIGHT, LEVINE DECLARES" with subheads. (see photos)
.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
Ted Williams becomes highest paid baseball player ever...
Item #556375
February 07, 1958
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 7, 1958 This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Bosox William Inks Top Player Contract" with a two column photo of Ted William signing what was then the highest paid one year contract in baseball history.
A drop in the bucket compared what players are paid today.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise ... See More
1948 Cleveland Indians World champions...
Item #556391
October 08, 1948
TAUNTON DAILY NEWS, Massachusetts, October 8, 1948 This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Cleveland Leads In Fifth 2-0" with related photo, lineup and current score as the game as this issue was published in the fifth inning of game 3.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes:
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Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes:
Eisenhower Inauguration...
Item #556404
January 20, 1953
THE SALINA JOURNAL, Kansas, January 20, 1953.
* Dwight Eisenhower inauguration as President
* World War II General
This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* Eisenhower In As President
with subheads and photo of Ike.
Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Tony Motosi...
Item #556428
August 28, 1942
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 28, 1942
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Tony Motosi
* Pre title fight
This 22 page newspaper has a small, discrete one column headline on page 19: "Robinson KO's Motosi for 124th Straight"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
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Joe Louis... Arturo Godoy...
Item #556461
February 10, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 10, 1940
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Arturo Godoy
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 32 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Louis Wins, Keeps Title; Godoy Avoids a Knockout" and more. (see)
Much more on page 10 with banner headline, photos and more. (see)
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