Lighthouses of New York... New York's water supply...
Item #589993
March 01, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, March 1, 1913 Within is issue is an article entitled "Lighthouses and Buoys of New York Harbor - Safeguards for the Mariner" which also contains several accompanying illustrations. Other articles include "The New York Water Supply - Notes on New York City's Water Supply System"; Modern Pumps for High Vacua"; Halos in Minerals -... See More
Jewish Holocaust...
Item #589927
March 26, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1940
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Nazi-occupied Poland
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "2,000 Intellectuals Disappear In Warsaw" and "Nazi Round-Up of Professionals Is Reported in Paris". This is coverage on the persecution of Jews in Poland early into World War II.
Rare to find such repor... See More
Nazis Boycott Jews in 1933....
Item #589902
March 29, 1933
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 29, 1933.
* Jewish holocaust begins
* Boycott order has been made (1st report)
* Nazi Germany
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Berlin Order Hits Jewish Merchants Hard" and "City Government Decrees All Supplies Be Bought From the Nationalists".
This was the first major German move... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #589874
March 14, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1944
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4: "GERMAN MASSACRE OF 10,000 REPORTED" and "Poles Charge Wholesale Killings in Lwow as Foe Flees Russian Advance" See photos for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland. Rare to find... See More
Frank Coffyn's flying, swimming, crawling aeroplane...
Item #589710
March 19, 1912
VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, March 19, 1912 The front page of this issue features an article "Frank Coffyn, Whose Aeroplane Flies, Swims, Crawls" which includes a photo of Frank Coffyn with a drawing of the aeroplane. The article states that "...This machine is fitted with aluminium pontoons, which enable it to float on the water so that the aviator at will alights... See More
Alfred Vanderbilt weds... William H Lewis being ousted out the American Bar Association...
Item #589685
March 05, 1912
VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1912 The front page features a large photo of Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt, whom he had just recently married. Just slightly more than three years later, Mr. Vanderbilt would be among the victims in the sinking of the Lusitania.
Another article within the issue is "Fights for Lewis" which was Attorney General Wickersham stating that... See More
Debating who will replace the President...
Item #589492
March 07, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 7, 1792
* Presidential Succession Act of 1792
The "Vacancy Bill" on pg. 2 says the Senate agreed to all the amendments, except one, regarding what officer should act as President in case of a double vacancy. It further states that the one amendment was receded and that: "The Bill now provides that the President of the Senate, pr... See More
Towner, CO blizzard bus tragedy....
Item #589430
March 29, 1931
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 29, 1931
* The Towner bus tragedy (1st report)
* Lost in Colorado snow blizzard
* Bryan Untiedt - boy hero
This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FIVE CHILDREN GIVE LIVES TO SAVE OTHERS", "18 Survivors of Blizzard in Colorado Found Huddled in Marooned Bus; Many More Travelers Lost&quo... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #589402
March 29, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1944
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "2 LWOW JEWS TELL OF 'DEATH FOREST'" and "Husband and Wife Who Fled Say Nazis Killed 100,000 There--One Crucified".
See photos for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland.... See More
Moscow Peace Treaty....
Item #589224
March 13, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 13, 1940
* Moscow Peace Treaty signed (1st report)
* 105-day Winter war ends
* Finland - Soviet Union (Russia)
This 24 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
"RUSSIA, FINLAND SIGN PEACE TREATY; SOVIET GETS VITAL LAND CONCESSIONS" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the Moscow Peace Treaty which ende... See More
Racehorse Seabiscuit retires in 1940....
Item #589217
March 12, 1940
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 12, 1940
* Seabiscuit retires (1st report)
* Underdog thoroughbred racehorse champion
This 26 page newspaper has a two column headline in the sport's section (page 11): "Seabiscuit, Greatest Money Winner of American Turf, Retired to Stud by Howard" with subhead: "Mighty Horse's Victory in Santa Anita Handicap Was 89th ... See More
Fall of Baghdad in 1917...
Item #588963
March 12, 1917
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, March 12, 1917
* Fall of Baghdad in 1917
* Newcastle, IN tornado
This 12 page newspaper has three column headlines on the front page that include: "BRITISH CAPTURE BAGDAD", "Chief Turkish City of Mesopotamia" and more with subheads. 1st report coverage on the capture of Baghdad, Iraq by British forces during World War... See More
New schooners for the U.S. Navy...
Item #588876
March 22, 1831
NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, March 22, 1831
* President Andrew Jackson
* United States Navy
The front page has five Acts of Congress, the first of which is signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson. The last is: "An Act to authorize the construction of three schooners for the naval service of the United States." with details (see photos). Also on t... See More
Tornado outbreak in Arkansas...
Item #588795
March 22, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1952
* Dierks, Arkansas tornado outbreak
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DEATHS REACH 116 AS TORNADOES RIP ACROSS ARKANSAS", "Property Loss Is Heavy" and more with related photo (see photos). Coverage on the Southern United States tornado outbreak in which a F4 tornado struck Dierks, Arka... See More
1901 Birmingham, Alabama tornado...
Item #588625
March 25, 1901
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 25, 1901
* Birmingham Al Alabama
* Tornado disaster
This 10 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "25 LIVES LOST IN A TORNADO WHICH SWEPT OVER ALABAMA" and more. 1st report coverage on the tornado disaster at Birmingham, Pratt City and Irondale, Alabama.
Other news of the day. Light browning, a little ... See More
Nazi persecution of the Jews in 1933...
Item #588519
March 24, 1933
THE JEWISH STANDARD, Jersey City, New Jersey, March 24, 1933
* Persecution of the Jews in Germany
* Nazis attacks protested
The top of the front page includes: "U.S. To Probe Nazi Attacks On Jews Of Germany As Protests Here Grow; 4 Meetings To Be Held Monday" with various related subheads including; "Demand Clean Sweep Of German Jews As Hitler Gets Dictator&... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #588148
March 27, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 27, 1811
* Anti Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Oppression Maketh A Wise Man Mad" & "Black List" which is essentially a campaign promotion with a list of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been... See More
Pro-Nazi newspaper from World War II...
Item #588094
March 09, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, March 9, 1942
* Pro Nazi Paper
* World War II
This island in the English Channel was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda. On the front page "German Air Force Deal Devastating Blows on Soviets - Successful German Reconnaissance Thrust in North Africa", "The New Japanese Successes", &q... See More
Nazi persecution of the Jews...
Item #587748
March 17, 1933
THE JEWISH STANDARD, Jersey City, New Jersey, March 17, 1933
* Prelude to the Jewish Holocaust
* Great title to have
The top of the front page includes: "Terror Reigns Among German Jews As Wild Nazi Attacks Spread" with a related subhead (see photos).
Eight pages, some chipping at the margins affects 3 words in the mentioned article, otherwise mostly good.... See More
Preston Tucker loses control of company..
Item #587053
March 04, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, March 4, 1949
* Preston Tucker loses control of his company
* Automobile designer & entrepreneur
* 1948 Tucker Sedan "Tucker Torpedo" fame
This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 29: "Rescue Planned for Tucker Corp." with caption: "Everybody's Business". 1st report coverage on Preston Tucker l... See More
1773 Edinburgh, Scotland....
Item #587050
March 31, 1773
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 31, 1773 Page 2 has a section headed: "America" with a New York dateline, concerning a naval encounter with Indians (see).
Four pages, light dirtiness to the ftpg., folio size, nice condition.
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #586811
March 30, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 30, 1811
* Anti Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Gerry And Sequestration! " which is essentially a campaign promotion with a "Black List" of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been Seized, ... See More
Scottsboro Boys arrested...
Item #586782
March 26, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 26, 1931
* Scottsboro Boys arrested
* Negroes suspected of attacking 2 white girls
* Mahatma Gandhi - India riots
This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "JAIL HEAD ASKS TROOPS AS MOB SEEKS NEGROES"
"Riot Feared in Scottsboro, Ala., After Arrest of Nine, Held for Attacking Girls"
1st report coverage on the arr... See More
Rare Cleveland, Ohio Civil War...
Item #586692
March 18, 1864
CLEVELAND MORNING LEADER, Ohio, March 18, 1864
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* Officially becomes commander
* Uncommon title
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "Order of General Grant Assuming Command of the Armies", "The Exchang... See More
An American paper from Jerusalem...
Item #586566
March 20, 1920
JERUSALEM NEWS, subtitled "An American Newspaper--The first daily in Jerusalem printed in the English language.", March 20, 1920
* Rare title - Volume 1 issue
* English language
This newspaper began just 4 months prior. The top of the front page announces a: "Prize Competition" for: "...accounts of actual, personal, experiences in the war and in exile..." (see ... See More
Rare title from Lexington KY...
Item #586424
March 04, 1885
THE APOSTOLIC TIMES, Lexington, Kentucky, March 4, 1885
* Very rare title
This is the first time I have seen this newspaper. As the title might suggest it is primarily religious in nature but other items as well. Eight pages, some loss at the right side affecting some of the first leaf & more of the 2nd leaf, various wear with some separation at folds, some foxing.... See More
Iron Cutain speech...
Item #586396
March 05, 1946
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, March 5, 1946
* Winston Churchill... Iron Curtain Speech
* Fulton, Missouri (day of)
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headlines on the front page: "Truman and Churchill To Missouri" and "Former Premier Expected to Talk On 'Loan' Today"
This was the day that Winston Churchill would give his famous "Iron Curta... See More
1881 Jamaican Voodoo... Black magic...
Item #586216
March 18, 1881
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, March 18, 1881
* Jamaican Voodoo - black magic
* Alexander II of Russia assassination
This 8 page newspaper has a very interesting article on page 3 regarding the practice of Voodoo or black magic in Jamaica with small one column headings: "Nassau Negroes" and "And Some of the Hair-Raising Yarns They Tell to Strangers". See photo... See More
The Daniel Sickles "insanity" case...
Item #586101
March 01, 1859
HARTFORD DAILY COURANT, Hartford, Connecticut, Feb. 29, 1859
* Daniel Edgar Sickles trial
* Philip Barton Key murder
Page 2 has two-thirds of a column taken up with: "Assassination of Phillip Barton Key, by Daniel E. Sickles of New York". This murder case created a national sensation because of the lurid details, as Sickles suspected Key (son of Francis Scott Key) of having ... See More
1784 York England...
Item #585977
March 26, 1784
THE YORK CHRONICLE & GENERAL ADVERTISER, England, March 26, 1784
* Rare British title
Various news & ads of the day in this uncommon title. Folio size, 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, red tax stamp on the front page.
The death of Amos Alonzo Stagg... 1st ever space walk... Selma-Montgomery March...
Item #585860
March 18, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 18, 1965
* Judge grants Selma to Montgomery march
* Amos Alonzo Stagg death (1st report)
* Cosmonaut Alexey Arkhipovich Leonov, 1st ever human space walk (historic)
This newspaper has a banner headline on the front page above the masthead: "Russian Takes First Space Walk From Orbiting Ship" with subhead "2 Cosmonauts Up; One Walks ... See More
1864 Civil War....
Item #585772
March 14, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans" "Organization of the New State Government of Louisiana" "Inauguration of Governor Hahn" "Address of Gen. Banks" "News From the Department of the South" "The Sherman Expedition" "Grant's Army" & m... See More
1864 Civil War....
Item #585771
March 14, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, March 14, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From New Orleans" "Organization of the New State Government of Louisiana" "Inauguration of Governor Hahn" "Address of Gen. Banks" "News From the Department of the South" "The Sherman Expedition" "Grant's Army" & m... See More
Ruth Nichols airplane flight record...
Item #585402
March 07, 1931
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, March 7, 1931
* Ruth Nichols - aviatrix
* Altitude airplane flight record (women)
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Ruth Nichols Hops to 30,000-Foot Record" with subhead and photo of Nichols (see photos).
Nice to have on the front page. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throu... See More
Death of Emperor William...
Item #585221
March 09, 1888
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, March 9, 1888
* German Emperor, William I death
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "THE END", "The Eventful Life of the German Emperor Brought to a Close", "The Aged Kaiser Passes Peacefully Away at 8:30 This Morning" and more with a great illustration of the German ruler (see pho... See More
James A. Garfield inauguration...
Item #585213
March 04, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, March 4, 1881
* James A. Garfield inauguration (day of)
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "INAUGURATION", "Washington a Wilderness of Flags of Every Kind", "THE CABINET", "Hotels, Boarding Houses and Legislative Halls", "Filled, Jammed and Packed with Visitors" and more ... See More
Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Lougran...
Item #585171
March 02, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, March 2, 1934
* Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Loughran
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 4 that include: "Carnera, 270, Outpoints Tommy Loughran, 184, In Fifteen Round Bout" and more with round per round coverage. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, ... See More
Great blizzard of 1888...
Item #585145
March 13, 1888
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, March 13, 1888
* Great blizzard of 1888
* New York, New Jersey & more
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "In The Snow King's Grip", "Rude Old Boreas Makes a Sudden Descent on New York", "Worst Blizzard ever Known In The State", "Business Completely Paralyzed in t... See More
The death of Chuck Klein...
Item #584991
March 29, 1958
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 29, 1958
* Chuck Klein "Hoosier Hammer" death (1st report)
* Philadelphia Phillies
* Major league baseball
This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 31: "Chuck Klein, Former Phillies Star, Is Dead" and "One of National League's All-Time Great Outfielders and Hitters Succumbs to Heart Attack&... See More
Tri-State Tornado in 1925...
Item #584981
March 19, 1925
THE WORLD, New York City, March 19, 1925
* The Great Tri-State Tornado...
* 1st report
This 28 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "HUNDREDS KILLED IN TORNADO WIPING OUT SEVERAL TOWNS IN SOUTHERN PART OF ILLINOIS" with subheads (see images). 1st report coverage on the "Great Tri-State Tornado" disaster.
Other new
... See More
* The Great Tri-State Tornado...
* 1st report
This 28 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "HUNDREDS KILLED IN TORNADO WIPING OUT SEVERAL TOWNS IN SOUTHERN PART OF ILLINOIS" with subheads (see images). 1st report coverage on the "Great Tri-State Tornado" disaster.
Other new
Loretta Young...
Item #584801
March 06, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, March 6, 1960 The front of this issue contains a photo of Loretta Young with an accompanying article "Loretta Young: One of the world's most fascinating women". Additional stories and advertisements are within.
This is complete in 24 pages with several small binding holes along the top edge, otherwise in very nice condition... See More
Jerry Ford... Gerald Ford before he was president...
Item #584794
March 28, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS SUNDAY PICTORIAL, Detroit, Michigan, March 28, 1965 The front cover of this Sunday insert features "GOP Leader Jerry Ford" (Gerald Ford) seated on the capitol steps with an inside articles entitled "Ford's Capitol Future" and "New Image for the GOP: Jerry Ford" which includes additional photos. Additional articles and advertisements are with... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #584752
March 27, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 27, 1811
* Anti-Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Oppression Maketh A Wise Man Mad" & "Black List" which is essentially a campaign promotion with a list of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...... See More
Joseph Stalin's Death...
Item #584747
March 06, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 6, 1953
* Russian Premier, Joseph Stalin's death
This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Stalin's Body Removed To The Hall of Columns To Lie In State" with subheads and photo of Stalin (see images).
Other news of the day including sports and advertisements. Issue is in good co
... See More
* Russian Premier, Joseph Stalin's death
This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Stalin's Body Removed To The Hall of Columns To Lie In State" with subheads and photo of Stalin (see images).
Other news of the day including sports and advertisements. Issue is in good co
1949 Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber' retires ?...
Item #584714
March 01, 1949
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, March 1, 1949
* Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber' retires ?
* Heavyweight boxing champion
This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 6: "Louis Retires as Champion, Becomes Promoter" with subheads (see photos). Although this was big news at the time, Louis would decide to continue fighting until October of 1951.
... See More
Commenting on Hayes' inaugural address...
Item #584669
March 06, 1877
PUBLIC LEDGER, Memphis, Tennessee, March 6, 1877
* President Rutherford B. Hayes
Page 2 has; "Hayes' Inaugural" "Press Opinions, Both in England and America" with the report having datelines of London, New York & Cincinnati (see photos).
This issue is complete with four pages, and is in nice condition.
Item #584666
March 02, 1877
THE DAILY MEMPHIS APPEAL, Tennessee, March 2, 1877
* Rutherford B. Hayes en route
* President elect
The front page has: "Hayes En route to Washington" for his inauguration. Also: "A Young 'Mollie Maguire' Confesses to Murder" (see). Four pages, irregular & loose at the spine, some margin tears, minor loss to a lower corner, large folio size. ... See More
Inauguration of the President..
Item #584664
March 06, 1877
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Memphis, Tennessee, March 6, 1877
* Rutherford B. Hayes inauguration
* Inaugural Address
Over half of the front page is taken up with reports concerning the inauguration of President Rutherford B. Hayes as President beginning with an interesting heading: "Putting On Harness" "Rutherford B. Hayes Formally Assumes the Office of Chief Executive... See More
Rare religious title from Vermont...
Item #584608
March 01, 1810
THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), March, 1810 A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page is the continued "Biography" of the "Life of the Rev. William Tennent" with a wealth of other religious themed content inside.
Very nice condition, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inches.
Very nice condition, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inches.
Item #584599
March 30, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 30 (wrong date of 29th printed), 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "VERY LATEST NEWS" "Army OF The Potomac" "The War On the Western Frontier!" "Interesting Rebel Intelligence" "A Railroad Train Captured by Guerrillas" "A Union Advance in North Carolina" & more.
Eight pages, never bound... See More
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