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Day of Rudolph Valentino 's death...
Item #571618
August 23, 1926
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 23, 1926 This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "'SHEIK'S DEATH FROM PLEURISY IS NOW FEARED" "Change for Better or Worse Expected Hourly; Condition Most Serious" and more. (see) He would die on this day.
Light browning with mi nor margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
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Jim Gentile grand slam HRs record.....
Item #571666
September 23, 1961
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 23, 1961 This 22 page newspaper has a one column headlines on page 13: "Gentile Belts His 5th Slam" with photo of Gentile. (see)
Tells of Orioles' star Jim Gentile hitting his fifth grand slam of the season, breaking the American league record and tying the major league record with Ernie Banks.
Other news of the day throughou... See More
Baltimore Orioles 1st pennant...
Item #571675
September 23, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 23, 1966
* 1st Baltimore Orioles pennant
* Major league baseball MLB
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Bauer 'Satisfied' As O's Clinch Flag" with photo of manager Hank Bauer. (see)
Tells of the Orioles clinching their first pennant representing Baltimore. The franchise's last flag was ... See More
Early U.S. Navy dirigibles....
Item #571723
May 15, 1919
THE BOSTON POST, Massachusetts, May 15, 1919
* United States Navy
* Airships - dirigibles
This 28 page newspaper has a very nice two line banner headline on the front page: "NC-1 AND NC-3 READY TO START NC-4 AT HALIFAX; C-5 ON WAY" with lengthy subheads and relate photo. (see)
Tells of the attempts of crossing the Atlantic Ocean by United States Navy dirigi... See More
Alaskan Territory... Jacob Schiff... President reviews battleship fleet...
Item #571773
July 15, 1910
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, July 15, 1910 The front page of this issue features a report "Schiff Alaskan Tourist Find Transportation Great Need of Yukon Region" in which Mr. Schiff foresees that millions of people Alaska can be sustained there and what the greatest needs are to do so. A photo of Mr. Schiff is included. Other articles are "... See More
The Detroit Tigers for 1931...
Item #571794
April 05, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 5, 1931
* 1931 Detroit Tigers photos
* Major league baseball mlb
This is just the "Rotogravure Section" filled with various photos. The prime content is on page 2, as it is entirely taken up with 35 photos of players of "The Tigers" Major League baseball team. Near the middle is the schedule for the 1931 season. A very displayable item.
Co... See More
Ernie Koy & Emmett Mueller HRs...
Item #571797
April 20, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 20, 1938
* Ernie Koy and Emmett Mueller
* Home runs in 1st at bats in MLB baseball - Brooklyn Dodgers & Philadelphia Phillies
This 46 page newspaper has a five column headline on page 28: "Six-Run Rally in Eighth Wins for the Dodgers" with subheads that include: "Koy Gets Circuit Smash" "Delivers Initial T... See More
1937 Alcatraz Prison escape attempt...
Item #571802
December 17, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, December 17, 1937
* Alcatraz Island Prison, San Francisco Bay
* 1st successful escape ? (1st report)
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Patrols Hunt For Convicts". This tells of the escape of Theodore Cole & Ralph Roe from Alcatraz Prison. This was the first escape (2nd overall) attempt i... See More
Floyd Collins trapped in Mammoth Cave....
Item #571805
February 03, 1925
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, February 3, 1925 This 10 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Tortured Prisoner of Rock in Cave Is Dragged Half Foot by Leather Harness" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good.
Casey Stengel's last pennant w/ NYY...
Item #571822
September 26, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 26, 1960
* New York Yankees win pennant
* Casey Stengel's last season
This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 33: "It's Official: Yankees vs. the Pirates" with subheads, box scores and photo of Ralph Terry. (see)
Tells of the New York Yankees defeating the Boston Red Sox to clinch the American League ... See More
Willie Mays batting title in 1954....
Item #571833
September 27, 1954
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 27, 1954 This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 14: "Mays and Avila Earn Batting Championships" "Giants' Sparkplug Finishes With .345; Indians' Star Hits .341; Williams Fall Short" with box scores and photo of Mays. (see)
With three hits in the season Finale, Willie Mays wins the batting tit... See More
Crystal Night...
Item #571848
November 12, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 12, 1938
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hitler Aide Warns American Jews of More Persecution" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with littler margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Robert Mitchum marijuana arrest...
Item #571901
September 02, 1948
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 2, 1948 This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines at the bottom of the front page:
* Mitchum, Fearful His Film Career Ruined, in Seclusion
* $3,000-a-Week Movie Star Is Held on Charge of Smoking Reefers; Caught at Starlet's Home
Tells of the arrest of Actor Robert Mitchum and actress Lila Leeds for marijuana posse... See More
1933 Banking Crisis... Banks closed...
Item #571948
March 08, 1933
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 8, 1933 This 6 page newspaper has various headlines on the front page that include:
* BANKS HERE OPENED FOR BUSINESS TODAY
* FURTHER RELIEF IN THE BANK SITUATION
* BOSTON BANKS OPENED AGAIN
and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Castle Gate, Utah mine disaster...
Item #571949
March 10, 1924
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 10, 1924
* Castle Gate, Utah mine disaster
* Coal mine explosions
This 32 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page that include: "30 BODIES FOUND IN UTAH COAL MINE; NO HOPE FOR 145", "Rescuers Recover 10 Charred Victims of Explosion That Entombed 175" and "FAMILIES HUDDLE IN COLD" plus more. (see)
Other ne... See More
Philadelphia Athletics vs. New York Giants...
Item #571950
October 25, 1911
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, October 25, 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: "GIANTS AGAIN TUMBLE" "MATHEWSON POUNDED HARD" "BENDER CUNNING AFTER START" and more.... See More
Alabama and Mississippi killer tornadoes...
Item #571952
April 22, 1920
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 22, 1920
* Alabama & Mississippi killer tornadoes
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Atlanta Woman Killed By Storm Which Cost 150 Lives in South" with subheads. (see)
Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The Palm Sunday tornado outbreak of 1920 was a... See More
Mickey Cochrane hit by pitch... John D Rockfeller's funeral...
Item #571953
May 26, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 26, 1937 This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13 that include:
* MICKEY COCHRANE IN A CRITICAL CONDITION
* Skull is Fractured When Struck by Ball Thrown by Pitcher 'Bump' Hadley
and more with photo. (see)
This tells of Mickey Cochrane's baseball career coming to an end after being hit in the head by a pitch... See More
Walter Johnson...
Item #571954
June 10, 1933
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, June 10, 1933 This 26 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 15 that include: "American Leaguers Pleased With Selection of Johnson" and more.
This tells of Walter Johnson becoming the new Cleveland Indians manager.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Smith mine disaster in Montana....
Item #571968
February 28, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 28, 1943 This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 39 that include: "BLAST TRAPS 72 IN MONTANA MINE" "Rescue Crews Report Contact With Men Deep in Gas-Filled Coal Tunnel" "SOME SAID TO BE ALIVE" and more. (see)
Tells of the Smith Mine disaster near Bearcreek, Montana.
Other news of the day throughout with muc... See More
Ham the Chimp... 1st into space...
Item #571981
January 31, 1961
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 31, 1961
* Ham the Chimp
* 1st into space
* Mercury-Redstone 2 space flight
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Space Ride For Chimp Is Delayed"
Tells of the very 1st hominid to be launched into outer space.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, othe... See More
Marion, Indiana...
Item #571991
August 09, 1930
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, August 9, 1930
* Marion, Indiana
* Post Negroes lynchings
* Grant County Jail
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "TROOPS RUSHED IN MARION RIOT"
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: A lynching occurred in Marion on ... See More
Pawhuska & Turley OK tornadoes....
Item #571993
May 03, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 3, 1942 This 80+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22: "22 DIE IN TORNADOES IN OKLAHOMA AREA" "Property Damage Is Heavy as Twisters Batter Homes"
This tells of the tornado outbreak in Oklahoma that hit the towns of Pawhuska, Turley and Childsville OK.
Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Good con... See More
Mount Harris, Colorado mine explosion...
Item #571997
January 29, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1942
* Mount Harris, Colorado coal mine disaster
* 1st report
This 40 page has one column headlines on the back page (page 40) that include: "EXPLOSION KILLS 34, IN COLORADO MINE" "Only 4 Coal Workers Escape in State's Worst Such Tragedy in twenty-five Years" "BLACK DAMP FILLS SHAFT" and more. (see)
Te... See More
1941 Bicknell IN coal mine explosion.....
Item #572012
May 24, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 24, 1941 This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (page 34) that include:
* 14 MINERS KILLED IN INDIANA BLAST
* Seventeen Others in Coal Shaft escape Through Debris After Violent Gas Explosion
and more. (see)
This tells of the coal mine explosion disaster at Bicknell, Indiana.
Other news of the day throughout with much on... See More
Ted Williams bat throwing incident....
Item #572024
September 22, 1958
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 22, 1958 This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page:
* Williams' Bat Injures Woman Fan in Stands
* Housekeeper of Red Sox General Manager Suffers Contusion Over Eye in Boston Accident
with related photos. (see)
Also more on page 14 including photo of Williams leaving first aid station where the vict... See More
1940 Bartley, West Virginia mine explosion....
Item #572056
January 11, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 11 and 12, 1940
* Bartley, West Virginia coal mine disaster
The Jan. 11th, 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Rescue Crews Fighting To Save Miners" "Struggle Toward 87 Men Entombed in West Virginia"
As an extra bonus, you also get the Jan. 12th which has a follow up report with ... See More
1939 Providence, Kentucky coal mine disaster...
Item #572059
July 15, 1939
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, July 15, 1939
* Providence, Kentucky
* Coal dust mine explosion
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "19 MINERS DIE IN UNDERGROUND BLAST; 9 MMISSING" "Rescue Parties Report All Of Entombed Men Were Killed" "CARBON MONOXIDE FOLLOWS EXPLOSION" and more. (see)
Tells of t... See More
Kerns Hotel fire...
Item #572061
December 11, 1934
THE ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 11, 1934
* Kerns Hotel fire (1st report)
* Lansing MI Michigan
This 26 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Fire Levels Michigan Hotel; 40 Feared Dead; 27 Injured". Tells of the Kerns Hotel fire disaster in Lansing Michigan with subheads (see photos).
Minor margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
1938 Aviator Frank Hawks killed...
Item #572063
August 24, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 24 & 25, 1938
* Frank Hawks killed in airplane crash
* Aviation - aviator
The Aug. 24th issue has one column headlines on page 5 include: "Frank Hawks, Noted Flier, Dies In Crash" "Socialite Companion Also Perishes In Blazing Plane" "HIT WIRE" and more. (see)
As an extra bonus, you als... See More
Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman....
Item #572070
December 30, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 30, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* re. William Edward Hickman arrest
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Hickman to Plead Insanity; Authorities Now Believe He Had Aid in Parker Girl Murder" with subheads and photo of Hickman's lawyer. (see)
Tells of the recent kidna... See More
Pittsburgh Steel riots...
Item #572072
September 24, 1919
THE NEW YORK WORLD, New York, September 24, 1919
* Steel strike of 1919
* Riots in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This 28 page newspaper has a three line banner headline on the front page: "STEEL STRIKE SHUTS MORE MILLS, DEADLOCK UNBROKEN; 4 NEW DEATHS, MANY WOUNDED, IN RIOTS WITH POLICE; SENATE BEGINS INQUIRY AT ONCE INTO CAUSE OF DISPUTE" with many subheads. (see)... See More
1938 Harwick, Pennsylvania mine disaster...
Item #572078
January 13, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 13, 1938
* Harwick, Pennsylvania
* Coal mine explosion disaster (1st report)
This44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22: "MINE EXPLOSION KILLS TEN IN PENNSYLVANIA" "Masked Rescue Crews Fight Fumes in the Harwick Shaft to Reach the Victims"
Tells of the methane gas explosion at the mine of the Harwi... See More
San Jose lynchings... Roger Touhy...
Item #572082
November 28, 1933
OMAHA EVENING BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, November 28, 1933
* Roger 'Terrible' Touhy freed
* San Jose, California lynchings photo
This 24 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "FREE TOUHY IN KIDNAPPING" with subhead. (see) Tells of Chicago mob boss Roger Touhy being acquitted for the kidnapping of millionaire William J. Hamm Jr.
Also ... See More
Max Schmeling K.O.'s Stribling...
Item #572086
July 04, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, July 3 & 4, 1931
* Max Schmeling (German Boxer) vs. Young Stribling
* Title boxing match
* 2 issue lot
The July 4th, 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 8:
"Schmeling Stops Stribling in Fifteenth Round of Bout" with subheads and photo of Schmeling (see photos).
As an extra bonus you also get the July 3rd issue with pre fight news... See More
Martin Niemoeller imprisonment...
Item #572110
March 07, 1938
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 7, 1938 This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines at the bottom of the front page:
* Niemoeller in Nazis' Hands Likened to Jesus in Jews'
* Imprisoned Pastor's Colleague Draws Tears to Eyes of Big Congregation
Tells of the Lutheran pastor Martin Niemoeller being thrown into Sachsenhausen concentration camp by the Nazis aft... See More
Custer Creek train wreck...
Item #572118
June 20, 1938
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, June 20, 1938
* Custer Creek, Montana train wreck
* Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul crack train "Olympian"
* Miles City, Montana
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Creek Defies Hunt for Wreck Dead" with subheads and large photo of the disaster area (see photos). Also list of the dead and injured. Large p... See More
1938 Ocean Grove, New Jersey Hotel fire...
Item #572119
March 08, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 8, 1938
* Ocean Grove, New Jersey
* North End Hotel fire
* Asbury Park
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "$150,000 FIRE RUINS OCEAN GROVE HOTEL" "Firemen of Nine Communities Finally Control the Flames, Saving Near-By Homes" and more with related photo. (see)
Tells of the... See More
Fort Payne AL tornado..
Item #572163
January 20, 1936
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, January 20, 1936
* Chipley Fl Florida
* Fort Payne AL Alabama
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "17 KILLED BY TORNADOES IN THREE STATES" "Entire Family of 6 Wiped Out In Florida; Georgia, Alabama Report Death Tolls".
This tells of the tornado outbreak in parts of Florida, Georgia and Alabama.
O... See More
Sand Merchant sinking.....
Item #572164
October 19, 1936
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, October 19, 1936
* Sand Merchant sinking in Lake Erie
* Cleveland OH Ohio
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 4 that reads: "18 Men and Woman Drowned as Canadian Ship Sinks in Lake Erie" with subheads (see images).
This tells of the Canadian sand ship "Sand Merchant" sinking in Lake Erie off of Cleveland, Ohio.
... See More
Al Capone heads for prison...
Item #572165
May 04, 1932
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 4, 1932
* Al Capone heads for prison for tax evasion
* Chicago gangster boss
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "CAPONE, SMILING, HURRIED BY HEAVY GUARDS TO TRAIN", "Dethroned Gangster Due at Atlanta Penitentiary Tonight", with smaller subheads (see images).
Other news of the day. Light browning w... See More
Carnegie Tech... Notre Dame...
Item #572168
November 27, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, November 27, 1926
* Carnegie Tech (Mellon) vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish... One of the greatest upsets
* Knute Rockne skips game (mistake)
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "College Gridiron Season Closes In East Today"
This game would be a huge upset of Notre Dame by Carnegie Tech. Knute Rockne decided to attend the A... See More
1st fog out in MLB history...
Item #572173
June 07, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 7, 1957
* 1st ever fog out
* Dodgers vs. Cubs
This 48 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 37: "Bums Lost in Fog".
This tells of the very 1st cancellation of a MLB baseball game due to fog. This game was to be played at Ebbets Field between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.
Other news of the day throughou... See More
1937 Mulga Al mine explosion...
Item #572199
October 16, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 16, 1937
* Mulga, Alabama
* Coal mine disaster - Early same day report
This 8 page newspaper has a early same day breaking news one column headlines on the front page: "30 Men Are Killed By Mine Blast" "Explosion in Alabama Coal Mine Today Is Blamed on Gas"
Tells of the Woodward Iron Company's co... See More
Powellton WV locomotive explosion...
Item #572204
December 27, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, December 27, 1934 This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "13 ARE KILLED IN BLAST OF MINER ENGINE" "20 More Injured as Train Is Torn Asunder by Explosion" and more. (see)
This tells of the boiler explosion of miners' locomotive of the Koppers Coal Company in Powellton, West Virginia.
... See More
1933 Griffith Park fire....
Item #572208
October 04, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, October 4, 1933 This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "52 Burn to Death, Trapped in Gully By Forest Blaze" with subheads. (see)
This tells of the 1933 Griffith Park fire in Los Angeles, California.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Crescent City FL school bus disaster....
Item #572212
December 15, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, December 15, 1933 This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* 10 CHILDREN DIE AS SCHOOL BUS IS HIT BY TRUCK
* 4 of Dead Are Members of One Family; Dense Fog and Poor Visibility Are Blamed in Florida Crash
and more. (see)
This tells of school bus disaster that was hit by a train in Crescent City, Florid... See More
Long Beach, California earthquake...
Item #572233
March 11, 1933
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 11, 1933
* The Long Beach, California earthquake
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "EARTHQUAKE DEATH LIST GROWS!" with subheads and related photo with map (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Light browning with some margin wear and tear, but otherwise in good... See More
1932 Dover NH fire....
Item #572236
January 04, 1932
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, New Hampshire, January 4, 1932
* Dover NH New Hamsphire
* Morrill Block fire
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the the front page:
* DOVER, N.H., HAS BIG FIRE
* Four-Story Business Block in Heart of City IS Destroyed
Tells of the Morrill Block fire in Dover, New Hampshire caused by spontaneous combustion.
Other news of the ... See More
USC upsets Notre Dame....
Item #572239
November 29, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 29, 1964 This 40+ page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on the front page of the sport's section: "USC WINS BUT GETS NO BOWL" with subheads and related photos. (see)
This tells of the upset of # 1 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish by the USC Trojans at the end of the 1964 regular season. This is considered one the biggest ups... See More
1960 U.S. Open golf... Arnold Palmer...
Item #572262
June 19, 1960
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 19, 1960
* U.S. Open golf championship
* Arnold Palmer famous comeback win (1st report)
* Amateur Jack Nicklaus finishes second
This 60+ page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on the front page of the sport's section: "ARNOLD PALMER ROARS TO OPEN CROWN" with subheads that include: "Golfing ... See More
1962 U.S. Open golf.... Jack Nicklaus...
Item #572264
June 18, 1962
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 18, 1962
* U.S. Open golf championship
* Jack Nicklaus 1st title
* Arnold Palmer finishes second
This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Nicklaus Tops Palmer In U.S. Open Playoff" and more. (see)
More in the sport's section on page 14 with headlines and photos. (see... See More
1965 U.S. Open golf... Gary Player...
Item #572265
June 22, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 22, 1965
* U.S. Open golf championship
* Gary Player wins (1st report)
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Gary Player Joins Select Golf Greats" with photo. (see)
Tells of the 1965 U.S. Open gold Championship in which South Africa's Gary Player won the title.
Other news of the day. Minor s... See More
1968 U.S. Open... Lee Trevino...
Item #572267
June 17, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 17, 1968
* U.S. Open Golf Championship
* Lee Trevino wins (1st report)
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 6: "Last Years 'Poor Boy' Lee Trevino Shot First Ever Four Sub-par Rounds"
Tells of the 1968 U.S. Open in which Lee Trevino won the title for the first time.
Other news of the day. Sm... See More
1932 New Madrid NM mine disaster...
Item #572278
December 08, 1932
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, December 8, 1932
* Madrid, New Mexico
* Coal mine explosion
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "14 MINERS PERISH IN COAL PIT BLAST" "Weeping Families Huddled at Pit as 13 Bodies Are Taken Out"
Tells of the Morgan Jones coal mine explosion disaster at Madrid, New Mexic... See More
1932 Pocahontas VA mine disaster....
Item #572279
February 27, 1932
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, February 27, 1932 This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "30 MINERS TRAPPED BY MINE BLAST".
This tells of the coal mine explosion in the Boissevain coal mine of the Pocahontas Fuel Company in Virginia.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
Yancey KY mine disaster...
Item #572281
December 10, 1932
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, December 10, 1932
* Coal mine explosion disaster
* Yancey KY Kentucky
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "4 MORE BODIES TAKEN FROM MINE".
This tells of the Zero Mine explosion of the Harlan Fuel Company in Yancey, Kentucky.
Other news of the day, sports and advertising are within. Light b... See More
1930 Elizabeth, New Jersey refinery explosion...
Item #572296
February 19, 1930
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, February 19, 1930
* Elizabeth, New Jersey
* Oil refining plant disaster
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "4 KNOWN DEAD AND 100 HURT IN N. J. BLAST" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the Standard Oil Company refinery plant explosion at Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Other news of the day. L... See More
1933 Tomahawk, Kentucky bizarre sacrifice...
Item #572300
February 09, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, February 9, 1933
* Bizarre family human sacrifice
* Tomahawk Inez Kentucky
This 26 page newspaper has two column headlines at the bottom of the front page: "EIGHT OF MOUNTAIN FAMILY JAILED IN CULT 'SACRIFICE' OF WOMAN" "Seven Accused of Actual Killing--Hours of Praying Preceded Crime"
Tells of the bizarre ritual sacr... See More
1930 George J. Whelan sinking....
Item #572318
July 29, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, July 29, 1930 This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "15 of Crew, Woman, Drowned As Erie Sand Dredge Sinks" and more. (see)
Tells of sinking of the sand dredger George J. Whelan off of Dunkirk, New York in Lake Erie.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good c... See More
Great fires at Nashua, New Hampshire...
Item #572376
May 05, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, May 5, 1930
* Nashua NH New Hampshire fire
* 1st report
This 16 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Seven Fires About New London; Thousands of Acres Burn Over; Rage All Night; Loss Unknown" with subheads that include: "Fire at Nashua Razes 250 Homes, $3,000,000 Loss" "Three Mile Area Swept by Flames--Many Na... See More
1930 Albert Einstein daughter marriage...
Item #572381
November 29, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 29, 1930
* Albert Einstein
* Margot wedding
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Einstein Spares Half Hour to See daughter Wed" with subheads and photo of Margot Einstein. Tells of the wedding of Albert Einstein's stepdaughter, Margot.
Other news of the day. Ligh... See More
Berea, Ohio school bus tragedy....
Item #572390
January 23, 1930
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 23, 1930
* Berea OH Ohio
* Train - school bus tragedy
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "9 PUPILS IN BUS KILLED BY TRAIN", "Driver Also Dies When Central Mailer Rams Vehicle at Crossing"
This tells of the school bus - train disaster at Berea, Ohio.
Other news, sports and advertisem... See More
Bethany Oklahoma tornado disaster...
Item #572391
November 19, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 19, 1930
* Bethany, Oklahoma
* Camel Creek tornado disaster
The 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "TEN KILLED BY TORNADO IN OKLAHOMA", "25 Reported Inured as Windstorm Strikes Town of Bethany" and more.
Tells of the tornado outbreak in Oklahoma which destroyed the town of Bethany O... See More
Pittsburgh Steel riots...
Item #572395
September 22, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, September 22, 1919
* Steel strike
* Riots in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "RIOTING BREAKS OUT ON EVE OF GREAT STEEL STRIKE" with subheads (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Light browning with little margin wear, mostly along spine,... See More
Richard Speck mass murder....
Item #572409
July 15, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, July 15, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Fellow Employee Could Have Been Slayer of Nurses".
This tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Ruth Elder... Transatlantic flight try...
Item #572411
October 14, 1927
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, October 14, 1927 This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "GIRL FLYER IN STORM 8 HOURS OVER ATLANTIC" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little right margin wear, slightly affecting the mentioned report, otherwise in good condition.
Kingston WV mine disaster....
Item #572426
January 26, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, January 26, 1929
* Kingston WV West Virginia
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "17 ENTOMBED BY GAS BLAST IN COAL MINE" and "Flame Shoots from Shaft With Force Enough to Raze House" and more. This tells of the Kingston Pocahontas Coal company mine explosion in West Virg... See More
1928 West Plains, Missouri dance hall explosion...
Item #572466
April 16, 1928
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, April 16, 1928
* West Plains, Missouri
* Bond Dance Hall explosion
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "DANCE HALL BLAST SEEN DELIBERATE" "Garage Man Suspected of Causing Explosion That Killed 40"
Tells of the West Plain, Missouri Bond Dance Hall explosion disaster.
Other news of th... See More
1927 Baylor basketball team disaster....
Item #572477
January 23, 1927
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, January 23, 1927
* Baylor basketball team (The Immortal Ten)
* Round Rock TX Texas disaster (1st report)
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* 10 Students Die as Train, Bus Crash
* Crack Athletes of Baylor University Lose Lives in Fatal Accident; Bodies Dragged and Tossed
and more. (see)
Tells of the Bayl... See More
Charlie Chaplan nervous breakdown...
Item #572481
January 24, 1927
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, January 24, 1927 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Charlie Chaplin Suffers Relapse, Sent Back to Bed" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good.
Ehrenfeld PA mining disaster... Henry Ford is in a car accident...
Item #572511
March 30, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 30, 1927
* Ehrenfeld PA Pennsylvania
* Coal mine explosion
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "500 Miners Entombed In Terrific Explosion, Drift Mine Wrecked" with subheads (see photos).
This tells of the explosion of mine No. 3, of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company at Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania near Pi... See More
1951 Elizabeth, New York airplane crash...
Item #572521
December 17, 1951
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 17, 1951
* Elizabeth, New Jersey disaster
* Curtiss-Wright C-46 Commando airplane
This 8 page newspaper has a four headline on the front page: "Former Resident Here Heads One Inquiry Into Air Crash" with subhead. (see)
Tells of the C-46 airplane crash disaster at Elizabeth, New Jersey in which 56 people were killed.
Other ... See More
Knute Rockne biggest upset??...
Item #572529
November 29, 1926
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, November 29, 1926
* Carnegie Tech (Mellon)
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish - NCAA football
* 1 of the greatest upsets (Monday 1st report)
* Knute Rockne skips game (mistake)
This 20 page newspaper has sports reporting under "SEASON OF THRILLS IN FOOTBALL WORLD" and more which includes news of the huge upset of Notre Dame by Carnegie Tech. Knu... See More
1951 Union West Virginia mine explosion...
Item #572572
November 01, 1951
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 1, 1951
* Union West Virginia
* Coal mine explosion
* Cabin Creek field
This 62 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "COAL MINE BLAST FATAL TO TWELVE" "Bodies Are Found Deep in W. Va. Mountain"
Tells of the Truax-Traer Coal Company Cabin Creek mine explosion at Union, West ... See More
1926 Helena, Alabama mine explosion....
Item #572668
January 30, 1926
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, January 30, 1926
* Helena, Alabama
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "3 MINE BLASTS TAKE 35 LIVES" "Bodies of 17 Victims Recovered at Scene of Alabama Disaster"
Tells of the Mossboro mine explosion of the Premier Coal Company at Helena, Alabama.
Other ... See More
Kirbyville, Texas negro lynching...
Item #572702
June 22, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 22, 1934
* Son Griggs negro lynching
* Kirbyville, Texas
This 42 page newspaper has small one column headlines on the back page (pg. 42) "HANG, SHOOT, DRAG NEGRO" "Texas Mob Lynches Prisoner Arrested With White Woman"
Tells of the lynching of Negro Son Griggs in Kirbyville, Texas.
Other news of the day through... See More
Illinois Steel Company explosion...
Item #572763
June 14, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 14, 1926
* Gary IN Indiana explosion disaster
* Illinois Steel Company
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "FIVE MEN KILLED AND 75 INJURED IN GAS CO. EXPLOSION, GARY, IND." with subheads. (see)
Tells of the explosion disaster at the Illinois Steel Company in Gary, Indiana.
Other news of the day. A few ... See More
Flight 624 airplane disaster....
Item #572768
June 18, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 18, 1948
* United Airlines Flight 624 disaster
* Douglas DC-6 airliner airplane crash
* Mount Mt. Carmel PA Pennsylvania
This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "43 Die as Plane Hits Live Wire, Explodes" with subheads and photo of the crash site. (see) More on page 3 with list of the dead. A... See More
Rudolph Valentino at rest in 1926...
Item #572771
September 07, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 7, 1926
* Rudolph Valentino burial site
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
"Valentino at Rest, Amid Hollywood Scenes of Success"
Tells of movie actor Rudolph Valentino arriving in Hollywood Forever Cemetery for final burial.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along t... See More
Fairmont WV mine disaster....
Item #572785
March 18, 1925
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, March 18, 1925
* Fairmont, West Virginia mine explosion
* 1st report
This 12 page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on the front page: "33 MINERS ARE KILLED IN GAS EXPLOSIONS" with subheads. This tells of the Barrackville mine 61, Bethlehem Mines Corporation coal mine gas explosion at Fairmont, West Virginia.
Other news of the day... See More
Marion Parker murder... William Hickman...
Item #572786
December 29, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 29, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman ARREST
This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Two Murders and Other Crimes Latest Confession by Hickman; Arrest Implicated Companion" with subheads (see photos).
This tells of the recent kidnapping and murder of 12 year old Marion P... See More
Richard Speck mass murder....
Item #572787
July 16, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, July 16
, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Police Certain Survivor Can Identify Killer".
This tells of Richard Speck, the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
USS S-51 submarine disaster...
Item #572788
September 28, 1925
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, September 28, 1925 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Crew Alive ? Diver Hears Faint Knock
* Sub Fishers Spurred to New Effort by Life Sign; May Raise Hulk Today
and more. (see)
This tells of the sinking the USS S-51 (SS-162) submarine near Block Island off of Rhode Island.
Other news of the da... See More
Gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond found not guilty...
Item #572805
July 15, 1931
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Washington, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1931 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LEGS DIAMOND FREED ON TORTURE CHARGE" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good.
1934 Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd...
Item #572807
October 22, 1934
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, October 22, 1934 This 6 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "ARMED POSSES ARE SEARCHING WOODS FOR 'PRETTY BOY'" and more. (see) Other news and advertisements of the day are within the issue.
This issue has some browning and margin wear, and should be handled with care.
1925 Victoria MS train wreck disaster....
Item #572871
October 27, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 27, 1925 This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* TRAIN TOPPLES INTO RAVINE; 20 ARE KILLED
Tells of the Sunnyland, Frisco passenger train wreck at Victoria, Mississippi after derailment.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Hanover PA mine explosion...
Item #572876
June 07, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 7, 1924 This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "14 VICTIMS OF MINE DISASTER".
This tells of the Hanover, Pennsylvania coal mine explosion disaster in the Loomis mine of the Glen Alden Coal Company.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Frank Sinatra - Mia Farrow wed...
Item #572916
July 20, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 20, 1966
* Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow married
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Sinatra, Mia Wed in Vegas" which tells of famous singer Frank Sinatra and actress Mia Farrow.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. A few small binding holes along the spine but otherwise in go... See More
1926 Tahona OK mine disaster...
Item #572918
September 04, 1926
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, September 4, 1926 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Sixteen Bodies of Blast Victims Located in Mine" and more. (see)
This tells of the Smokeless Coal Company mine explosion at Tahoma, Oklahoma.
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
1924 Indiana (Shanktown) Pennsylvania mine explosion...
Item #572921
January 28, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 28, 1924
* Shanktown, Pennsylvania - Indiana, Pennsylvania
* Mine explosion disaster
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
"36 KNOWN DEAD, 4 MISSING IN SHANKTOWN MINE BLAST" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the explosion of the Lancashire #18 mine of the Barnes and Tucker Coal Company at Sh... See More
1924 Welch WV mining disaster....
Item #572922
March 28, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 28, 1924
* Yukon WV West Virginia
* Coal mine gas explosion
This 20 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "25 MEN ENTOMBED BY MINE EXPLOSION"
A very small but 1st report on the Yukon Pocahontas Coal Company explosion at the #2 mine near Welch, West Virginia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
Sublet WY mine disaster....
Item #572923
September 17, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 17, 1924 This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "REMOVING DEAD FROM COLLIERY IN WYOMING" "About 60 Men Trapped in Coal Mine By Explosion".
This tells of the Kemmerer Coal Mine explosion at Sublet, Wyoming.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condit... See More
Death of Pope Benedict XV...
Item #572957
January 26, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, January 26, 1922 This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "POPE'S BODY, INCLOSED IN THREE CASKETS, SOLEMNLY ENTOMBED IN CRYPT OF ST. PETER'S AT ROME" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
On the public viewing of Rudolph Valentino...
Item #572959
August 26, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 26, 1926.
* Famous movie actor, Rudolph Valentino death
* Latin Lover
* "The Sheik"
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Public's 'Three-Ring-Circus' At Bier of Valentino Ended" and more (see photos).
Light browning, otherwise good.
... See More
1923 Pineville, Louisiana tornado...
Item #573062
April 05, 1923
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 5, 1923
* Pineville, Louisiana
* Tornado disaster
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "TORNADO KILLS 20, INJURING 60"
Tells of the Pineville, Louisiana tornado disaster.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Glen Rogers WV mine disaster...
Item #573064
November 06, 1923
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, November 6, 1923 This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "NEARLY 50 MINERS BURIED AS RESULT OF EXPLOSION" and more. (see)
This tells of mine explosion of the Raleigh-Wyoming Coal Company KN Glen Rogers, West Virginia.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good con... See More
Will Rogers and Wiley Post death...
Item #573093
August 17, 1935
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, dated August 17, 1935
* Will Rogers
* Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - deaths
This 6 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page that include: "BODIES OF POST AND ROGERS ON WAY TO JUNEAU" and more (see images).
Other news and advertisements of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should ... See More
Gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond found not guilty...
Item #573109
July 15, 1931
THE NORWIICH SUN, New York, July 15, 1931
* Famous New York City gangster
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* Acquitted for torture (assault)
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DIAMOND IS ACQUITTED OF CHARGES" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones Quits... heading for the movies...
Item #573110
November 17, 1930
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, November 17, 1930.
* Bobby Jones quits golf for the movies
This 22 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "BOBBY' JONES RETIRES".
A historic item for the golf collector.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
1927 Clarence Chamberlin...
Item #573113
June 07, 1927
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, June 7, 1927
* Clarence Chamberlin
* Bellanca monoplane Columbia
* Transatlantic flight - Atlantic Ocean
This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CHAMBERLIN LANDS IN BERLIN; COMPLETES FLIGHT" with subheads and related pictorial. (see)
Light browning, otherwise good.
wikipedia ... See More
World War II to start in 1939...
Item #573115
August 30, 1939
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 30, 1939
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland about to be attacked
This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "New British Note Going To Hitler" with subheads and related photo.
Other news of day. Lite browning with little margin wear and small tape mend (see), otherwise good.
wikipedia no... See More
Whitey Ford gets 1st victory in MLB...
Item #573120
July 18, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 18, 1950
* Whitey Ford gets his very 1st victory in MLB
* New York Yankees
This 48 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 24:
* Yankees Check White Sox at Stadium on Berr's Two-Run Double in Seventh
with subheads that include: "FORD MOUND VICTOR FOR BOMBERS, 4 TO 3" "Yanks' Rookie Southpaw Gains First Trium... See More
Richard Speck mass murder...
Item #573123
July 18, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 18, 1966
* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders
* Student nurses
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Defer Arraignment Of Accused Killer"
Tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise ... See More
Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman....
Item #573124
December 23, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 23, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman ARREST
This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Hickman Confesses Kidnapping But Denies Killing, Names Man as Pal; Is Captured After Search of Week" with subheads (see images).
This tells of the recent kidnapping and murder of 12 year... See More
Lou Gehrig has a field day....
Item #573128
June 13, 1928
THE WORLD, New York City, June 13, 1928
* Lou Gehrig has 2 HR & 2 Triples
* New York Yankees - Babe Ruth
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 11: "Yankees End Their 'Slump'" with subheads that include: "RUTH SWATS 23D, GEHRIG GETS PAIR IN 15 TO 7 VICTORY" and more.
Tells of Lou Gehrig collecting 14 total bases whil... See More
Marion Parker murder... William Hickman...
Item #573138
December 24, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 24, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman ARREST
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Hickman Shows Worry; Examined by Alienist; Locate Three Cramers" and more. (see)
Tells of the recent kidnapping and murder of 12 year old Marion Parker by Wi... See More
Mexican expedition tensions...
Item #573212
June 19, 1916
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 19, 1916
* United States Mexican border tensions at a peak
* Attack to be made - General Pershing
This 40+ page newspaper has four column headlines on the front page: "PRESIDENT CALLS MILITIA OF ALL STATES", "Ordered For Service Along The Mexican Border" with subheads (see photos).
Other news, sports, and advert... See More
German U-Boat Deutschland...
Item #573217
July 14, 1916
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 14, 1916 This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "STILL SILENT ON DEUTSHLAND" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
Lawrence Textile Strike...
Item #573257
January 12, 1912
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, January 12, 1912
* Became known as the Bread and Roses strike
* Lawrence, Massachusetts textile strike riot starts
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* STRIKE RIOTS OCCUR TODAY AT LAWRENCE
Other news of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
... See More
USS Triton...
Item #573259
May 11, 1960
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 11, 1960 This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Triton's Submerged trip Boost For U.S. Prestige" with related map. (see)
Tells of the very 1st around the earth voyage under water.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in nice condition.
Michigan Rose Bowl in 1951
Item #573266
January 02, 1951
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1951
* Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. California Golden Bears
* Sugar Bowl: Kentucky Wilcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners
* Orange Bowl: Clemson Tigers vs. Miami Hurricanes
* Cotton Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 6) that include:
* Bowl Games Provide A Fi... See More
Babe Ruth memorial monument dedication...
Item #573269
April 19, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1949
* Babe Ruth memorial monument dedication
* New York Yankees opening day
This 50 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 32: "Yanks Play Senators While Giants Invade Brooklyn Today" with subheads that include: "Ruth Memorial, Unveiling Will Precede Yanks' Opener With Senators at the Stadium" and more.
Other ne... See More
Joe Louis... Brown Bomber...
Item #573298
April 02, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 2, 1938
* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber
* Heavyweight boxing champion of the World
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 7 that include: "Brown Bomber Blasts Harry Thomas Out of Picture in the Fifth" and more (see image).
This tells of Joe Louis retaining his heavyweight boxing title by ... See More
Ted Williams batting title.....
Item #573309
September 29, 1958
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 29, 1958 This 20 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 13: "Williams and Ashburn Clinch Major League Bat Titles" with subheads that include: "Ted (Williams) Smacks Two Hits To Take Sixth Crown" and more with related photo and box scores. (see)
Nice to have from a city close to Boston.
Other news of ... See More
The great Fall River, MA fire of 1928....
Item #573332
February 03, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 3, 1928
* Fall River, Massachusetts fire disaster
* Home of Lizzie Borden
This 18 page newspaper has a nice five column headline on the front page: "$12,000,000 Blaze at Fall River Sweeps Business Area; No Lives Lost; Started in Abandoned Mill", with subheads (see images). Tells of the great Fall River, Massachusetts fire of 1928.
Othe... See More
1961 Sandy Koufax breaks strikeout record...
Item #573335
September 28, 1961
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 28, 1961
* Sandy Koufax NL strikout record
* Los Angeles Dodgers
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Koufax, Mazeroski Get Consolation Prizes" which tells of Sandy Koufax breaking Christy Mathewson's National League season strikeouts record.
Other news of the day. Light brownin... See More
1900 Tucson Arizona...
Item #573370
May 10, 1900
ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, May 10, 1900
* Very rare and early for Arizona
This 4 page newspaper is in good condition except for an acid free tape mend. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.
Early for Arizona! Light browning with minor margin wear and archival mend to central fold, otherwise g... See More
Great Baltimore fire of 1904...
Item #573451
February 11, 1904
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 11, 1904 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page that include: "BY FEDERAL TROOPS" "Treasure Beneath Baltimore Will Be Guarded" and more. (see) Other news of the day and advertisements are within the issue as well.
This has the usual browning with little margin wear, otherwis
... See More
This has the usual browning with little margin wear, otherwis
Gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond found not guilty...
Item #573501
July 15, 1931
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1931
* Famous New York City gangster
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* Acquitted for torture (assault)
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LEGS' DIAMOND WINS ACQUITTAL" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Light b... See More
Paris, Tennessee negro lynching...
Item #573511
June 18, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1927
* Joseph Upchurch negro lynching
* Paris, Tennessee
This 36 page newspaper has a small and somewhat discrete one column headline on page 14: "POSSE KILLS NEGRO" and more. (see)
Tells of the lynching (shooting) of negro Joseph Upchurch in Paris, Tennessee.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear and chip... See More
World Series Champions... Cincinnati Reds...
Item #573529
October 09, 1940
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 9, 1940 This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Cincinnati Reds Victors In 1940 World Series; Derringer Beats Newsom" with related photo. (see)
This tells of the Cincinnati Reds winning the 1940 World Series against the Detroit Tigers.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, ot... See More
Cy Young death in 1955...
Item #573530
December 07, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 7, 1955
* Honus Wagner death
* Pittsburgh Pirates
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Wagner Great Credit To Game, Frick Says" "New Generation Pays Tribute to Departed Hall of Fame Member; Has .329 Lifetime Mark"
Tells of the death of famous Pittsburgh Pirates baseball star Ho... See More
Woodbridge NJ train disaster....
Item #573550
February 07, 1951
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, February 7, 1951 This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "TOLL IN N. J. TRAIN WRECK NOW 82 DEAD AND ABOUT 500 INJURED" with subheads. (see)'
This tells of the Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train 'The Broker' disaster at Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwi... See More
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi...
Item #573551
August 10, 1942
THE BOSTON POST, Massachusetts, August 10, 1942
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma arrested
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 8: "POLICE FIGHT MOB IN INDIA" and more with smaller subheads.
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: Gandhi and the entire Congress Working Committee were arre... 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
Oconee Georgia tornado disaster...
Item #573576
February 11, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 11, 1921
* Oconee & Gardner GA Georgia
* Tornado outbreak disaster
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GEORGIA TORNADO TAKES HEAVY TOLL", "Thirty Reported Dead, But There Is No Way of Obtaining Accurate Information as to Exact Number". Thistells of the tornado disaster at Oconee and Gard... See More
San Antonio TX flood disaster...
Item #573606
September 10, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 10, 1921
* San Antonio TX Texas
* Flood disaster
This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "POLICE REPORT 500 DEAD AT SAN ANTONIO; TEXAN CITY IS HEAVILY DAMAGED BY FLOOD" with subheads (see image).
This tells of the flood disaster in San Antonio, Texas.
Other news of the day with period advertising. Some ... See More
1921 Porter, Indiana train wreck disaster...
Item #573608
February 28, 1921
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, February 28, 1921
* Porter, Indiana
* Train wreck disaster
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
"27 ARE KILLED IN INDIANA WRECK" with subheads (see photos).
Tells of the New York Central passenger train wreck disaster at Porter, Indiana in which 44 people would ultimately die.
Other news of the day including vari... See More
Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd....
Item #573610
October 22, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 22, 1934
* Day of Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd death
* Shot by Melvin Purvis
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"FLOYD BELIEVED WOUNDED; AID IS CAUGHT IN OHIO" "Richetti Jailed After Gun Fight; wide Search Launched"
Other news of the day including various adve... See More
Early use of airplanes in the military...
Item #573692
December 19, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 19, 1908
* Early bi-plane airplane
* Military reconnaissance
The entire front page is a nice illustration captioned: "The Aeroplane Military Scout" being a nice print showing an early biplane in a military reconnaissance role. An inside page has a related article. A very nice display issue. Complete issue, very nice condi... See More
Coshocton train wreck...
Item #573730
September 12, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 12, 1950
* Coshocton OH Ohio train wreck
* Spirit of St. Louis
* United States soldiers killed
This 26 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 2: "Flyer Rams Troop Train; 33 Killed" with related photos on the back page (pg. 26).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Some small binding holes ... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...
Item #573735
October 06, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 6, 1922 This newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GIANTS AND YANKEES TIE IN 10 INNINGS, 3-3" "Darkness Ends Second World's Series Game at Polo Grounds--37,000 Attend" and more. (see) More coverage is on pages 18 & 19 with more headlines & stats. Other news, additional sports and adverti... See More
Rudolph Valentino death....
Item #573750
August 24, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 24, 1926
* Famous movie actor death
* Rudolph Valentino
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "SCHENCK SAYS VALENTINO DIED VIRTUALLY PENNILESS" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
... See More
Joe Louis... Arturo Godoy...
Item #573792
February 10, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 10, 1940
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Arturo Godoy
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "LOUIS DEFENDS CROWN BUT HAS TOUGHEST FIGHT" "Champion Is Given Split Decision Over Godoy; 15,657 Attend" with photo of Louis. (see)
Tells of t... See More
Hurricane Audrey Hits Gulf Coast...
Item #573796
June 28, 1957
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, June 28, 1957 The frontpage of this issue features a bold headline "1,000 FEARED DEAD IN STORM" with subhead "Louisiana Town Believed Razed" "No Sign of Life Is Visible; Hurricane Stirs Tidal Wave". A photos of hurricane victims is also on the front page. Other news of the day throughout.
This is complete in 60 pages wit
... See More
This is complete in 60 pages wit
Rialto Theatre fire in New Haven CT...
Item #573838
November 28, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 28, 1921
* Rialto Theater fire disaster
* New Haven CT Connecticut
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "NEW HAVEN THEATRE BURNS; FIND 4 DEAD; MAY BE 30 VICTIMS", "Blaze Starts on Stage and Sweeps Through Old Structure With Great Rapidity", "80 Burned And Injured", and more (see i... See More
1952 Waco TX buses disaster.....
Item #573839
August 05, 1952
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 5, 1952
* Waco TX Texas
* Greyhound buses disaster
This34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* 28 DIE AS BUSES COLLIDE IN TEXAS
* Headon Crash Turns Two Into Fiery Tray; 24 Hurt
with smaller subheads.
Tells of the head on crash of two greyhound buses in Waco, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout. L... See More
Tornado outbreak in Arkansas...
Item #573842
March 22, 1952
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 22, 1952 This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Tornadoes Kill 214 In Four States" with subhead. (see)
This tells of the Southern United States tornado outbreak in which a F4 tornado struck Dierks, Arkansas.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Pierre SD flood....
Item #573843
April 11, 1952
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 11, 1952 This 10 page newspaper has a front page photo of a Pierre, South Dakota home under water with some text. (see)
Also a page 4 headline that reads: "Flood Dangers Appear Mounting In Five States of the Midwest".
Tells of the 1952 flood that was hardest hit in Pierre SD.
Other news of the day. Little margin wear, other... See More
Fall of the Berlin Wall.....
Item #573845
November 10, 1989
DER TAGES SPIEGEL--EXTRABLATT, Berlin, Germany, November 10, 1989 This four page "Extra" edition is devoted to the opening of the Berlin Wall. The entire front page is a huge photo of people standing on the Wall at the Brandenburg Gate with a banner headline (translated): "The Night They Opened The Border In Berlin".
Much more on page 2 & 3 with more photos and... See More
Hillsboro KY nursing home fire...
Item #573850
November 01, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, November 1, 1952 This 20 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Nursing Home Fire Kills 18".
This tells of the nursing home fire disaster at Hillsboro, Kentucky.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.
1953 Waco Texas tornado outbreak...
Item #573853
May 12, 1953
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 12, 1953
* Waco TX Texas tornado outbreak
* 1st report w/ photo
This 52 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "67 TO 150 KILLED IN TORNADO" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the tornado outbreak in which a F5 hit Waco, Texas, killing 114 there alone. Nice issue for display.
Other news of the day thro... See More
1957 'Mad Bomber' George Metesky arrested...
Item #573858
January 23, 1957
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 23, 1957
* Mad Bomber George Metesky
* Capture & arrest w/ photo
This 34 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "I'M GLAD I DID IT,' 'BOMBER' STATES" with subheads and famous photo of Metesky behind bars. (see)
Tells of the capture of the New York City 'Mad Bomber', George Metesky.
... See More
Rudolph Valentino death...
Item #573878
August 24, 1926
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, August 24, 1926
* Famous movie actor death
* Rudolph Valentino
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"MILLIONS PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO DEAD IDOL" and "Crowds Clamor for Last Look at Valentino Remains, Lying in State".
Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear and tear... See More
V-2 rocket rises a mile for 1st time....
Item #573932
July 31, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1946
* V-2 rocket - missile launch
* White Sands New Mexico NM
* 1 mile altitude reached for 1st time
This 48 page newspaper has small one column headlines near the bottom of page 6: "V-2 REACHES 104 MILES", "Army Reports Altitude Mark Set by German Rocket".
This tells of the very first rocket to reach a altitude of a mile or more for th... See More
The inauguration of Herbert Hoover...
Item #573938
March 05, 1929
THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1929
* President Herbert Hoover inauguration (1st report)
* Photos
This 32 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "HOOVER TAKES OATH AS PRESIDENT; CALLS ON PEOPLE TO HEED LAW; RAIN FAILS TO MAR CEREMONY" with subheads and related photos. This tells of the inauguration of President Herbert Hoover.
Other news, ... See More
Babe Ruth suspended....
Item #573941
June 20, 1922
NEWPORT DAILY NEWS, Newport, Rhode Island, June 20, 1922 This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "RUTH SUSPENDED THREE DAYS AGAIN" "Removed by Johnson for Altercation in Monday's Game" and more. (see)
Tells of Babe Ruth being suspended for arguing with umpire. Ban Johnson warns Ruth to behave or be suspended for the whole Summer.... See More
Al Capone indicted for last time....
Item #573950
June 05, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, June 5, 1931 This 26 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Indict Capone in Income Tax Fraud".
This would ultimately be what ended Al Capone's reign as mob leader in Chicago.
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
1929 actress Lily Langtry death...
Item #573955
February 12, 1929
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1929
* Lily Langtry death
* British actress "Jersey Lily"
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "LILY LANGTRY, ONE TIME NOTED ACTRESS, DEAD" "'Jersey Lily' Passed Away at Monte Carlo Following Attack of Heart Failure"
Tells of the... See More
Frontpage Ad for Colt firearm . . . and more!
Item #573966
February 14, 1903
ARMY AND NAVY JOURNAL, New York, February 14, 1903 The primary feature of this issue is the displayable front page ads which include:
Colt's New Army Revolver
Remington-Lee Sporting Rifle
Bethlehem Steel Company
See the photo for details - including additional ads.
A tabloid-size publication; the subj... See More
Lou Gehrig's 2,000 straight game....
Item #573973
June 01, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 1, 1938 This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "TOM HENRICH CLOUTS SIXTH HOME RUN, 12-5" "Dickey Gets Fifth as New Yorkers Smash Boston Nine" with box scores. (see)
This was the 2,000th game milestone achieved by Yankee great Lou Gehrig. He would end up playing in 2,130 straight games before ending his car... See More
Blairsville PA train disaster...
Item #573975
June 17, 1926
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, June 17, 1926 This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "RAIL WRECK KILLS 15" with subheads. (see)
This tells of the Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains disaster at Blairsville, Pennsylvania.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.
Babe Ruth near death..
Item #573980
August 12, 1948
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 12, 1948.
* Babe Ruth near death
* New York Yankees
This 32 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Babe Ruth Fights On" and "Gravely Ill But Smiling, Says Close Friend" with photo. Also photo on page 2 with caption: "Condition Critical". He would die a few days later. Other news, sports and ... See More
1933 Giuseppe Zangara executed....
Item #573988
March 20, 1933
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 20, 1933 This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Zangara Put to Death; Cermak Slayer. Defiant, Walks Alone to Chair" with subhead. (see)
This tells of the execution of Giuseppe Zangara by electric chair for the assassination of Mayor Anton J. Cermak.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, oth... See More
Vicksburg MS tornado disaster....
Item #573989
December 07, 1953
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 7, 1953 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Rescue Gangs Hunt More Victims Of Vicious Tornado" "At Least 30 Lives Reported Lost At Vicksburg, Miss."
This tells of the 1953 Vicksburg, Mississippi tornado outbreak.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good conditio... See More
Warner Robins, Georgia tornado disaster....
Item #573995
May 01, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, May 1, 1953
* Warner Robins, Georgia
* Tornado disaster (1st report)
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Tornado Takes Lives of 14 and Injures Many in Georgia Area". This tells of the tornado disaster in Warner Robins, Georgia.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia no... See More
1953 Flint, Michigan tornado disaster....
Item #573999
June 09, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 9, 1953 This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "TORNADO DEATH TOLL 128" with subhead: "Report That 750 Persons Are Injured"
This tells of the Flint, Michigan tornado outbreak which was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
USS Bennington explosion disaster in 1954...
Item #574041
May 26, 1954
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 26, 1954
* USS Bennington aircraft carrier
* Explosion disaster
This 30 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "100 Seamen Die, 220 Injured In Fire Aboard Aircraft Carrier Bennington" with subhead. (see)
Tells of the explosion disaster on board the USS Bennington in Narragansett Bay.
Other n... See More
Hurricane Carol...
Item #574043
August 31, 1954
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 31, 1954 This 8 page newspaper has nice six column headline on the front page: "HEAVY RAIN AND HIGH WINDS IN CITY WHILE STORM STRIKES AREAS OF N.E." with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
1955 Great Plains tornado outbreak...
Item #574044
May 26, 1955
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 26, 1955
* Great Plains tornado outbreak
* Udall, Kansas and Blackwell, Oklahoma
This 16 page newspaper has five column headline: "Tornadoes Kill 74 As Areas Of Oklahoma And Kansas Hammered" with subhead. (see)
Tells of the Great Plains tornado outbreak in which F5 tornadoes struck Udall, Kansas and Blackwell,... See More
1960 Daytona 500... Junior Johnson...
Item #574055
February 15, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 15, 1960
* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
* 2nd Annual Daytona 500 race
* Junior Johnson winner - 1st report
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (page 25): "N. Carolina Driver Wins Daytona '500'" with related photo. (see)
T... See More
1961 Daytona 500... Marvin Panch...
Item #574057
February 27, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, February 27, 1961
* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
* 3rd Annual Daytona 500 race
* Marvin Panch winner
This 36 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 21): "2 Leaders Forces Out; Panch Wins Stock '500'" with related photo (see images).
This tells of the 3rd... See More
1962 Daytona 500... Fireball Roberts....
Item #574059
February 19, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 19, 1962
* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
* 4th Annual Daytona 500 race
* Fireball Roberts winner
* 1st report
This 40 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 25):
* Daytona 500 Record Set by Roberts
with related photo. (see)
Tells of the 4th ever Daytona 500 race in wh... See More
1966 Daytona 500... Richard Petty....
Item #574090
February 28, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 28, 1966
* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
* 8th Annual Daytona 500 race
* Richard "The King" Petty winner
* 1st report
This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 15: "Richard Petty Roars to Victory In Daytona Race Before 87,840" with related photo and results chart (see i... See More
Jake Lingle assassination...
Item #574117
June 11, 1930
THE NORWICH SUN, New York, June 11, 1930
* Jake Lingle assassination... Chicago reporter
* Al Capone - Gangsters
This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page:
"AGENCIES SPURRED TO FEVERISH HEAT IN HUNT FOR LINGLE SLAYER" "Public Opinion Demands Complete and Sudden End to Gang Reigns and Hired Murderers--Threaten Shake-up in Police Department" ... See More
Al Capone indicted for last time....
Item #574126
June 06, 1931
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, June 6, 1931 This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE FACES POSSIBILITY OF 32 YEAR TERM" "Gang Overlord Posts $50,000 Bond For Hearing on Income Tax Evasion".
This would ultimately be what ended Al Capone's reign as mob leader in Chicago.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, minor ... See More
Al Capone's reign about to end...
Item #574131
October 14, 1931
THE NORWICH SUN, New York, October 14, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss
* Tax evasion trial ending
* Prosecution rests
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE TRIAL IS RAPIDLY NEARING END" "State Rests Case Suddenly During Afternoon Session"
Tells of the beginning of the end of Al Capone as he would rec... See More
1935 Hopewell, Virginia drawbridge bus disaster...
Item #574139
December 23, 1935
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 23, 1935
* Hopewell, Virginia
* Drawbridge bus disaster
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Inquest Ordered in Deaths Of 14 Who Died When Bus Goes Through Drawbridge", tells of the Atlantic Greyhound bus disaster in which the bus plunged into the Appomattox River off a drawbridge near Hopewell, Vi... See More
Olive Branch MS tornado disaster....
Item #574144
February 02, 1955
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 2, 1955 This 22 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Tornadoes Kill 31, Injure About 100 In Midsouth States".
This tells of the tornado outbreak in the South in which Olive Branch and Commerce Landing, Mississippi were hit hard .
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
1955 Andover, Ohio restaurant explosion disaster....
Item #574145
August 11, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 11, 1955
* Andover, Ohio
* Gateway restaurant explosion
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "At Least 25 Killed In Ohio Gas Explosion". Tells of the explosion disaster at the Gateway Restaurant in Andover, Ohio.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements and much on Hurrica... See More
Al Capone's reign about to end...
Item #574353
October 15, 1931
THE NORWICH SUN, New York, October 15, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss
* Tax evasion trial ending
* Capone a bad gambler?
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Bookmakers State Capone is "Sucker"" "They Testify He Lost and Paid Thousands Without Complaint"
Tells of the beginning of the end of Al ... See More
Babe Ruth gets married...
Item #574381
April 17, 1929
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1929
* Babe Ruth & Claire Hodgson marry (1st report)
* New York Yankees star
This 24 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page with caption: "Meet Mr. and Mrs. Babe Ruth" with some text.
Also a nice banner headline on page 10 that reads: "Babe Ruth Married to Former Actress in Dawn Ceremony in New Yo... See More
The 1956 TWA Flight 400 disaster...
Item #574407
April 02, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 2, 1956
* TWA Flight 400 disaster
* Airplane - airliner crash
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanian
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "AIRLINER CRASH TAKES 21 LIVES" with subheads. Reporting continues on page 9 with related photo. (see photos)
Tells of the TWA Flight 400 airplane disaster at Pittsbur... See More
1956 Hudsonville, Michigan tornado disaster...
Item #574410
April 04, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 4, 1956
* Hudsonville, Michigan tornado disaster
* Berlin, Wisconsin
This 40 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "45 DEAD, 185 INJURED IN SERIES OF STORMS" with subheads and related photo showing tornado damage in Berlin, Wisconsin. (see)
Tells of the 1956 Hudsonville-Standale tornado disa... See More
Dumas TX oil tank farm explosion.....
Item #574428
July 30, 1956
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 30, 1956
* Oil tank farm explosion
* Dumas TX Texas
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "NINETEEN LOSE LIVES AT DUMAS, TEX., IN PETROLEUM TANK BLAST" This tells of the oil tank farm explosion disaster at Dumas, Texas.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
1957 Ruskin Heights F5 tornado....
Item #574432
May 21, 1957
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 21, 1957
* Ruskin Heights F5 tornado
* Kansas City MO Missouri
* Central Plains tornado outbreak
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* 34 Die As Tornado Hits Kansas City
with subhead. (see)
Tells of the Ruskin Heights F5 tornado disaster in Kansas City, Missouri.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, ot... See More
1957 Silverton, Texas tornado outbreak...
Item #574433
May 16, 1957
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 16, 1957
* Silverton, Texas
* Tornadoes disaster
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Tex. Tornado Kills 19" with caption: "Night Of Terror Numbs Town"
Tells of the Silverton, Texas tornado outbreak disaster.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear and piece missing along rig... See More
Dallas Texas tornado outbreak....
Item #574436
April 03, 1957
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, April 3, 1957
* Dallas TX Texas
* Tornadoes disaster
This 24 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "15 Die In Tornadoes" with related photo (see photos).
This tells of the Dallas, Texas tornado outbreak disaster.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Good condition.... See More
1956 Springhill NS mine explosion disaster...
Item #574453
November 02, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 2, 1956
* Springhill mine explosion disaster
* Nova Scotia, Canada
This 48 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "108 Men Trapped in Nova Scotia Mine Blast" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the Springhill mining disaster in Nova Scotia, Canada.
wikipedia notes: The 1956 Explosion occu... See More
Alfred E. Smith...
Item #574464
June 28, 1928
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, June 28, 1928
* Alfred E. Smith...
* Democratic nomination for President...
This 36 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "SMITH WILL BE NOMINATED TONIGHT" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: Alfred Emanuel Sm... See More
Mountainville Inn Allentown PA explosion.....
Item #574469
December 15, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 15, 1958
* Mountainville Inn hotel
* Gas explosion disaster
This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "7 Killed In Allentown, Pa. Gas Explosion".
This tells of the gas explosion disaster near the Mountainville Inn in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Other news of the day. Little spine ... See More
1956 Birmingham, Alabama tornado disaster...
Item #574473
April 16, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 16, 1956
* Birmingham, Alabama
* Tornado disaster
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "19 Dead, Over 100 Hurt In Alabama Wind Storm" with subhead. (see)
Tells of the tornado disaster in Birmingham, Alabama.
Other news of the day. minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
... See More
1958 Prestonsburg, Kentucky school bus disaster....
Item #574493
February 28, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 28 , 1958
* Prestonburg, Kentucky
* School bus disaster
* Sandy River
This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Over 20 May Be Dead In Accident"
Tells of the school bus disaster involving elementary children near Prestonsburg, Kentucky. A early report as the eventual o... See More
1958 Colfax, Wisconsin tornado outbreak...
Item #574494
June 05, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 5, 1958
* Colfax, Wisconsin
* Tornadoes outbreak
* Memomonie, Wisconsin
This 14 page newspaper has a two column breaking news headline on the front page: "Twenty Nine Die In A 90-Mike Tornado Slash"
Tells of the tornado outbreak in Wisconsin that severely damaged the town of Colfax WI.
Other news o... See More
1958 Brownfield, Texas gas truck explosion...
Item #574503
December 23, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 23, 1958
* Brownfield, Texas truck explosion
This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline at the bottom of the front page: "4 Dead, 160 Hurt In Texas Gas Blast"
Tells of the gas truck explosion disaster in Brownfield, Texas.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
1958 Springhill, Nova Scotia coal mine bump...
Item #574505
October 24, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 24, 1958
* Springhill mine bump
* Nova Scotia, Canada
This 10 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Ninety One Are Trapped In Nova Scotia Mine" with subhead. (see)
Tells of the Springhill mining disaster in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wikipedia ... See More
1958 El Dorado, Kansas tornado disaster...
Item #574513
June 11, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 11, 1958
* El Dorado, Kansas
* Tornado disaster
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "KANSAS TORNADO KILLS 13 PERSONS IN CUTTING SWATH OF 40 BLOCKS" with smaller subheads.
Tells of the tornado disaster in El Dorado, Kansas.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
Beavercreek, Ohio Girl Scouts train-car disaster....
Item #574515
March 19, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 19, 1959
* Beavercreek, Ohio
* Girl Scouts train-car disaster
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Train, Car Crash--10 Die" with caption: "8 Girl Scouts Victims In Ohio Mishap" which tells of the freight train, station wagon collision in which 8 girl scouts and 2 adults were killed in B... See More
Amerian Airlines Flight 320 disaster....
Item #574516
February 04, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 4, 1959
* American Airlines Flight 320
* Lockheed L-188A Electra airplane crash
* LaGuardia Airport, New York City
This22 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Plane Crash Kills 65" with caption and subhead (see photos).
Tells of American Airlines Flight 320 airplane crash disaster in the East River... See More
1959 Robbins Tennessee mine explosion disaster...
Item #574519
March 24, 1959
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 24, 1959
* Robbins, Tennessee
* Coal mine gas explosion disaster
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Nine Die In Mine Blast"
Tells of the coal mine gas explosion disaster at Robbins, Tennessee.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
1959 Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania gas truck explosion...
Item #574521
June 02, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 2, 1959
* Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania
* Gas truck explosion disaster
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Tanker Blast In Pa. Kills 11 Onlookers" with caption: "Fiery Ball Hits Victims 30 Feet Away"
Tells of the gas tanker truck explosion disaster at Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.
... See More
Admiral William Halsey death in 1959...
Item #574533
August 17, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 17, 1959
* Fleet Admiral William Halsey Jr.
* World War II Pacific commander
* Soap Box Derby - Akron, Ohio
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Adm. 'Bull' Halsey, 76, Dies of Heart Attack" with subhead and photo (see photos). Tells of the death of World War II Fleet Admiral William Halsey Jr.
... See More
Comedian Lou Costello death....
Item #574536
March 06, 1959
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 6, 1959 This 10 page newspaper has a small one column photo of Lou Costello with caption: "Film Comedian Dies" A small but 1st report.
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
Montoursville PA airplane crash....
Item #574539
December 02, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 2, 1959
* Montoursville, Pennsylvania
* Airplane crash disaster
This 28 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "One Survives, 25 Die In Plane Crash". This tells of the Allegheny Airlines airplane crash in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
The Roseburg, OR blast...
Item #574540
August 08, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 8, 1959
* Roseburg OR Oregon
* Dynamite truck explosion
This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Oregon Blast Kills 10, Destroys Six Blocks" and more with photo (see photos). This tells of the dynamite truck explosion in Roseburg, Oregon that caused massive destruction.
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1927 Pittsburgh gas explosion...
Item #574588
November 14, 1927
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, November 14, 1927
* Pittsburgh PA gasometer explosion (early 1st report)
* Largest gas tank in the World at the time
This 22 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "BLAST KILLS SCORE; 500 HURT" with subheads that include: "WORLD'S GREATEST GAS TANK EXPLODES, WRECKING HOMES, FACTORIES IN PITTSBURGH" and more (see i... See More
Henry Ford gets sued.....
Item #574589
November 15, 1927
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, November 15, 1927
* Henry Ford lawsuit
* Ford Motor Company
* Henry M. Leland
This 24 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "6,000,000 SUIT AGAINST HENRY FORD FILED" with subheads and small photo of Ford (see photos).
This tells of the lawsuit being place on Henry Ford by Henry M. Leland. Nice headline for display.
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Marilyn Monroe divorces DiMaggio...
Item #574593
October 27, 1954
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, October 27, 1954
* Marilyn Monroe
* Joe DiMaggio
* Divorce
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Free Marilyn Says Joe Treated Her 'Coldly'" which tells of the divorce between Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio. See photos for complete text.
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1960 Merrill WI J.S. Penney explosion...
Item #574613
July 19, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 19, 1960
* J.C. Penney explosion disaster
* Merrill, Wisconsin
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Store Blast Kills 6, Injures 20" "15 Feared Trapped In Charred Debris"
Tells of explosion disaster at the J.C. Penney department store in Merrill, Wisconsin.
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