New London, Texas School Explosion...
Item #616735
March 20, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 20, 1937
* New London, Texas school explosion
This 8 page newspaper has five column headline on the front page: "MILITARY COURT OPENS SCHOOL BLAST INQUIRY" with subheads and related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with a few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
1937 New London, Texas School Explosion...
Item #689332
March 19, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, March 19, 1937
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a great banner headline headline: "670 TEXAS SCHOOL CHILDREN AND TEACHERS KILLED IN BLAST!" with various subheads and related photo. Nice for display. Much more on pages 2 & 3.
Complete with all 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within a subh... See More
New London, Texas School Explosion...
Item #647406
March 19, 1937
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 19, 1937
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a banner headline: "500 Bodies Taken From School Ruins" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the New London School explosion.
Other news, sports, advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a few tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
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Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #620206
March 19, 1937
THE ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, March 19, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a six column heading: "Earhart Plane Breaks Record" with subheads and related map. (see) 1st report coverage on her first attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead t
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* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
* New London, Texas school explosion
The front page has a six column heading: "Earhart Plane Breaks Record" with subheads and related map. (see) 1st report coverage on her first attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead t
Item #557652
March 19, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 19, 1937
* New London Texas school explosion
* Nice front page headline for display
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "TAKE 500 BODIES FROM RUINS" with subheads that include: "BLAST HORROR MOUNTING WITH WRECKAGE SEARCH" "Estimate the Final Death Toll Above 600 As Order Restored By M... See More
Amelia Earhart in 1937 World flight...
Item #660944
March 18, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 18, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has a one column heading: "Miss Earhart Lands Plane in Honolulu" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on her attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappearance a few months later in whic
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* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has a one column heading: "Miss Earhart Lands Plane in Honolulu" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on her attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappearance a few months later in whic
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #619009
March 18, 1937
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 18, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Outspeeds Other Planes in Sea Flight" "Amelia Earhart Lands at Honolulu Today" (see) Photo of Earhart on the back page. 1st report coverage on her 1st attempt to fly around the W
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* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Outspeeds Other Planes in Sea Flight" "Amelia Earhart Lands at Honolulu Today" (see) Photo of Earhart on the back page. 1st report coverage on her 1st attempt to fly around the W
Hermann Goring warns assassins of Hitler....
Item #619893
March 17, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1937
* Nazi leader Hermann Goring Goering
* Anti-Adolph Hitler sympathizers warned
The front page has one column headings: "GOERING GIVES HINT OF PERIL TO HITLER" "Warns an Assassin and All Who Sympathize With Aims 'Shall Be Burned to a Crisp" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, good c... See More
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #619011
March 17, 1937
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 17, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt (day of)
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Amelia is Ready for Long Flight" "Take-off Due Late Today With the Weather Favorable". This was the day of her 1st attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead
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* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt (day of)
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Amelia is Ready for Long Flight" "Take-off Due Late Today With the Weather Favorable". This was the day of her 1st attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #619008
March 17, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 17, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt (day of)
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Amelia Will Start Hop Wednesday" "Clippers May Escort Her to Honolulu". This was the day of her 1st attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappeara
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* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt (day of)
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Amelia Will Start Hop Wednesday" "Clippers May Escort Her to Honolulu". This was the day of her 1st attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappeara
Sir Austen Chamberlain death...
Item #612080
March 17, 1937
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 17, 1937
* Sir Austen Chamberlain death
* British stateman - Nobel Peace Prize
The front page has a two column headline: "FAMOUS BRITISH DIPLOMAT, AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Anti Nazi & Hitler rally in NYC, 1937...
Item #702552
March 16, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1937
* Anti-Nazi, anti-Hitler rally
* Madison Square Garden
* John L. Lewis
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LABOR DEMOCRACY IS BAR TO FASCISM, LEWIS SAYS HERE", "Tells 20,000 at Anti-Nazi Rally That the Workers Can Block Reaction", "Garden Crowd Cheers Wildly as Mayor, Johnson and Others... See More
A Berlin newspaper from the Nazi era...
Item #697768
March 16, 1937
BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, February 6, 1936 This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era of World War II. Pages 2 & 3 have a large photo showing Adolf Hitler addressing a crowd. Several of the photos seem to be focused on the 1936 Winter Olympics.
The complete issue, very nice condition.
Jewish boycott continues....
Item #651522
March 12, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1937
* Jewish boycott to intensify
* Beginning of the Holocaust
* Wilhelm Frick
The front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS TO INTENSIFY BOYCOTT OF JEWS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sport and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
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* Jewish boycott to intensify
* Beginning of the Holocaust
* Wilhelm Frick
The front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS TO INTENSIFY BOYCOTT OF JEWS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sport and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Amelia Earhart ends World flight tests....
Item #694129
March 10, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1937
* Amelia Earhart ends World Flight tests
* Famous disappearance over Pacific Ocean fame
Page 8 has has a one column heading: "Miss Earhart Ends World Flight Tests" with subhead. (see) This would be the flight that Earhart would never be seen again .
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pages, light toning at the... See More
Franklin Prophecy antisemitic speech....
Item #623320
March 10, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1937
* Benjamin Franklin "Prophecy" "Forgery"
* Antisemitic speech - Jewish - Jews
* Charles A. Beard expose
Page 9 has one column headings that include: "FRANKLIN FORGERY EXPOSED BY BEARD" "Anti-Semitic 'Prophecy' Cited in Germany Was Discredited by Historian 2 Years Ago" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and ... See More
Earthquake report in a San Francisco newspaper...
Item #591465
March 08, 1937
THE SAN FRANCISCO NEWS, California, March 8, 1937 The banner headline reads: "S.F. QUIVERS IN 'QUICKIE' QUAKE" with related subheads and a front page photo. More inside. Nice to have in a San Francisco newspaper.
The complete first section with 16 pages, very nice condition.
Seabiscuit wins San Juan Capistrano Handicap...
Item #702581
March 07, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 7, 1937
* Seabiscuit wins San Juan Capistrano Handicap
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
Page 9 of the sport's section (inside) has a banner headline: "Crowd of 45,000 Sees Seabiscuit Score in $10,000 Added Santa Anita Race" with subheads and racing summary. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the San Juan Capistrano Han... See More
Baseball... Jewish...
Item #212302
March 06, 1937
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 6, 1937. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a young lady lady ice-skating with a young lad that has fallen on the ice (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Lucky Strike cigarettes. Articles include "Why the Jew is Persecuted" by David Lloyd George and "Spring Training Secrets" by Walter Johns... See More
Jews persecuted in Germany...
Item #689167
March 05, 1937
NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1937
* Jewish persecution in Germany
* Prelude to the Holocaust
* Jews - Judaica
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "90,000 FEWER JEWS UNDER HITLER RULE" "409,000 Professing Ones Still in Germany After 4 Years of Nazism, Report Shows" "Emigration Is Chief Goal" "24,000 Left Country in 1936--12,000 to 20,000 May Dep... See More
Howard Hughes wins Harmon Trophy....
Item #695399
March 01, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 1, 1937
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Aviatrix Jean Batten
* Harmon Trophy presentation
Page 9 has a one column heading: "Air Prize For Hughes; Jean Batten Honored" with subhead and photos. See image for report here. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and ... See More
Hindenburg airship... Conchita Supervia death...
Item #630491
March 31, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1936
* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin - airship
* Very 1st Transatlantic flight begins
* Conchita Supervía death (1st report)
* Spanish mezzo-soprano opera singer
Page 22 has a one column heading: "CONCHITA SUPERVIA IS DEAD IN LONDON" with subheads and photo. (see)
Page 23 has a one column heading: "New Zeppelin Off On Atlantic Flight&qu... See More
German parliamentary election and referendum, 1936...
Item #655183
March 30, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1936
* German parliamentary election and referendum, 1936
* Adolph Hitler - military occupation of the Rhineland
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HITLER GETS BIGGEST VOTE; MANY BLANKS COUNTED IN; 542,953 ARE INVALIDATED" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition... See More
Muncie, Indiana George R. Dale death...
Item #687043
March 28, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1936
* George R. Dale death (1st report)
* Muncie, Indiana mayor & more
* Ku Klux Klan - KKK opposer
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "GEORGE DALE DIES; KU KLUX KLAN FOE" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other ... See More
Paul MCullough suicide... comedian actor...
Item #655630
March 26, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1936
* Paul McCullough suicide death
* Comedian - actor
* Clark and McCullough comedy team
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "M'CULLOUGH DIES OF HIS INJURIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death on comedian actor Paul MCCullough.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pag... See More
Racehorse Phar Lap death controversy....
Item #582320
March 26, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1936
* re. Phar Lap's death
* Australian racehorse
* Cause to be re-examined
This 48 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the back page (page 48): "Phar Lap's Death in 1932 To Be Studied by Experts". See photo for brief text here. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news, sports and advertisement of the day throughou... See More
Actor & director Oscar Asche death...
Item #642377
March 24, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1936
* Oscar Asche death
* Australian actor & more
* Chu Chin Chow musical fame
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "OSCAR ASCHE DEAD; AUTHOR AND ACTOR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Australian actor, director and writer, Oscar Asche. He was best known for his record-breaking musical Chu Chin Chow.
Other new... See More
Item #207988
March 22, 1936
THIS WEEK - THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, MI, March 22, 1936. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Bruno Hauptmann....
Item #599160
March 21, 1936
RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, March 21, 1936 The cover of this issue features an illustration of Louise Massey of "The Westerners". Inside the issue is: "What Winchell Knows About (Bruno) Hauptmann"; "It Will Still Go 'Round"; "Cradle Snatching" and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.
This i... See More
Adolph Hitler fiery Hamburg speech...
Item #570429
March 21, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 21, 1936
* Adolph Hitler fiery speech
* Hamburg, Germany
* Nazis
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER STIRS 40,000 IN FIGHTING SPEECH" "Hamburg Crowd in Uproar as he Says Reich Won't Submit to Further Defamation" and more. (see)
Tells of the fiery speech... See More
1936 Williamsport, Pennsylvania flood...
Item #623311
March 20, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1936
* The Great St. Patrick's Day Flood
* Williamsport, Pennsylvania - Susquehanna River
The front page has a four column headline: "135 DEAD, 200,000 HOMELESS IN FLOODS; WHEELING DELUGED, WASHINGTON HIT, NEW ENGLAND CUT OFF ABOVE HARTFORD" with many subheads. (see)
Also a two column headline on the front page: "Williamsport, Pa., Sce... See More
Eleftherios Venizelos death... Greece leader...
Item #642390
March 19, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1936
* Eleftherios Venizelos death
* Prime Minister of Greece
* Liberal-democratic party
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "VENIZELOS IS DEAD IN PARIS EXILE AT 71" with subheads and photo. First report coverage on the death of Eleftherios Venizelos, Prime Minister of Greece.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52... See More
Robert H.Goddard... Rockets...
Item #659704
March 17, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1936
* Robert H. Goddard - rockets - rocketry
Page 23 has small and somewhat discrete one column headings near the bottom of the page that read: "High Speed By Rocket" "Dr. Goddard's 'Ship' Goes 700 Miles Per Hour in Test" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 46 pages, rag edi... See More
Cusseta, Georgia lynching...
Item #570238
March 15, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 15, 1936
* Philip Baker negro lynching
* Cusseta, Georgia
This 80+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 33 that include: "NEGRO IS LYNCHED BY MOB IN GEORGIA" "Body of Ex-Chain Gang Convict Found, Bullet Ridden, in Swamp Near Cusseta" and more. (see)
Tells of the lynching of negro Philip Baker in Cusseta, Geo... See More
Radio guide and entertainment information...
Item #599162
March 14, 1936
RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, March 14, 1936 The cover of this issue features an illustration of Winifred Cecil of "Show Boat". Inside the issue is: "Our Get-Rich-Quick Guests"; "Good Lookers"; and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.
This is complete in 44 pages measuring 13.5 x 10.5 inches with a lite ar... See More
Babe Ruth offered to play again in 1936...
Item #656349
March 10, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1936
* Babe Ruth coming out of retirement ?
* He refuses Cincinnati Reds offer
* Major League Baseball - MLB
Page 23 has one column heading: "BASEBALL'S OUT; GOLF ENOUGH FOR BABE RUTH NOW" (see) Coverage on the Cincinnati Reds offering Ruth a chance to return to baseball and give it a final try. A somewhat unknown event on Ruth here.
Complete... See More
Adolf Hitler... Rhineland attack...
Item #547928
March 08, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, New York, March 8, 1936
* Adolph Hitler
* Rhineland attack
This 30+ page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "PARIS DEMANDS LEAGUE SEND TROOPS TO RHINE" with subheads that include: "Reich Sppeds 25,000 Armed Men To Zone" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Lite browning with binding slits along the spine, ot... See More
Hindenburg airship makes it's debut in 1936...
Item #687033
March 05, 1936
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 5, 1936
* Hindenburg - LZ-129 zeppelin 1st flight
* Lakehurst, New Jersey disaster fame
Page 3 has a small one column heading: "New Zeppelin Flies" with photo of Hugo Eckener. (see) First report coverage on the very 1st flight of the infamous airship.
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.
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Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #686575
March 30, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial - self-harm
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The back page has a one column heading: "Fish Again Slashes Himself In His Cell" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publicatio... See More
Cartoonist Eugene Zimmerman death...
Item #672293
March 27, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1935
* Eugene Zimmerman "Zim" death
* Swiss-American cartoonist
* Horseheads, New York
* Teal Park bandstand
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "ZIMMERMAN DEAD; NOTED CARTOONIST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Eugene Zimmerman. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular eve... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish sentenced...
Item #676537
March 26, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1935
* Albert Fish sentenced to electric chair
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "FISH IS SENTENCED; ADMITS NEW CRIMES" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few public... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #686428
March 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial - Confession
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 3 is a one column heading: "'FISH SAYS HE SLEW THE GAFFNEY BOY" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publi... See More
Albert Fish found guilty of murder...
Item #700293
March 23, 1935
LEOMINSTER DAILY GAZETTE, Mass. March 23, 1935
* Albert Fish found guilty of murder (1st report)
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The front page has a one column heading: "FISH FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER IN FIRST DEGREE" (see image)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the mar... See More
Shirly Temple set her handprints outside Grauman's Theater...
Item #682143
March 22, 1935
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Rotogravure Picture Section, March 22, 1935
* Shirly Temple handprints at Grauman's Chinese Theater
The front page of the Rotogravure Supplement has various images, but the most desirable is the one showing a young Shirley Temple forming her hand prints in the cement in the court of Grauman's Theater.
This section is complete in 4 pages (2 leaves), is very f... See More
Albert Fish, serial killer & rapist trial ends...
Item #668194
March 22, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial ends
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "FISH CASE WILL GO TO THE JURY TODAY" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications t... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish murder trial......
Item #667997
March 21, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1935
* Albert Fish trial - declared insane
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "FISH HELD INSANE BY THREE EXPERTS" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few public... See More
Harlem race riot of 1935...
Item #672633
March 20, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1935
* Harlem race riot of 1935
* Black teenage shoplifter
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Police Shoot Into Rioters; Kill Negro in Harlem Mob" with subhead. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 15. Great to have in this famous NYC publication.
Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Th... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #640410
March 19, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial - self-harm
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "'NOT IN RIGHT MIND,' FISH WROTE TO SON" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one o... See More
"Utopian" newspaper from the depths of the Depression...
Item #688839
March 18, 1935
UTOPIAN NEWS, Los Angeles, California, March 18, 1935 A very unusual & rare title from the depths of the Depression. This newspaper lasted for less than 2 years, and 3 months of that time it was suspended. One of the issues notes: "The Utopian News--is both a primer & an advanced treatise on the old and the new economy...opens the door to a liberal education in economics & s... See More
1935 Adolph Hitler builds Germany's army...
Item #617798
March 18, 1935
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, March 18, 1935
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis
* Prelude to World War II
The front page has a two column heading: "EUROPE AROUSED BY MOVE MADE BY GERMANY; BELIEVE PEACE OF WORLD MENACED"
Also: "BRITAIN ASKS HITLER TO GIVE EXPLANATION" (see) Was this the beginning of Hitler building Germany's war machine ?
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Penn State wins college boxing title in 1930....
Item #625848
March 17, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's Section Only, March 17, 1935
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* College boxing championship
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "PENN STATE BOXERS GAIN COLLEGE TITLE" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the Penn State Nittany Lions winning the team championship in college boxing.
Other sport's related news of the day. Com... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #674691
March 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1935
* Albert H. Fish trial - creepy acts
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "FISH'S WEIRD ACTS TOLD BY CHILDREN" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publicati... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #668330
March 15, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1935
* Albert H. Fish trial - creepy acts
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of page 22 has a one column heading: "FISH CONFESSED FEELING OF GUILT" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #688270
March 14, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 14, 1935
* Albert H. Fish court trial
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "FISH 'CONFESSION' IS READ TO JURORS" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publi... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish trial...
Item #671861
March 13, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1935
* Albert H. Fish trial - creepy acts
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "FISH IS IDENTIFIED BY GIRL'S PARENTS" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few ... See More
Slayden, Mississippi Negro lynching...
Item #570055
March 13, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 13, 1935
* Ab Young negro lynching
* Slayden, Mississippi
This 40 page newspaper has one column headings on page 3: "NEGRO IS LYNCHED BY MISSISSIPPI" "Accused of Murder, He Sings Hymn as Rope Is Placed Around His Neck"
Tells of the lynching of Ab Young in Slayden, Mississippi.
Other news of the day throughout. ... See More
German Air Force is born.... Jean Harlow gets divorced...
Item #666573
March 12, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1935
* German Air Force - Luftwaffe creation
* Hermann Goering
* Jean Harlow divorce
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REICH'S AIR FORCE BECOMES; ARMY IN CONTROL" with subheads: "Civilian Flying Clubs Adopt Reichswehr Salute and Modified Uniforms" "Plans No Longer Secret" and more. Coverage of the German Ai... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #673788
March 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1935
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Land rocket car speed record at Daytona Beach, Florida
This 44 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Campbell Breaks Auto Record, Drives at 276.816 Miles and Hour" and more (see images) Reporting continues on page 29 with related photos (see images).
Other news of the day found t... See More
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #615929
March 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1935
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Land rocket car speed record at Daytona Beach, Florida
This 44 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Campbell Breaks Auto Record, Drives at 276.816 Miles and Hour" and more (see images) Reporting continues on page 29 with related photos (see images).
Other news, sports and advert... See More
1935 Baby Doe Tabor death...
Item #590846
March 08, 1935
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 8, 1935
* Baby Doe Tabor death
* Elizabeth Tabor
* Matchless mine, Leadville, Colorado
This 32 page newspaper has one column headings on page 3: "BABY DOE TABOR FOUND FROZEN IN MINE SHACK" and "Poverty Ends Last Chapter in Life of Belle of Camps In Old Gold Rush Days". See photos for 1st report coverage on the death... See More
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. death....
Item #666712
March 06, 1935
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. March 6, 1935
* Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. death (1st report)
* Supreme Court of the United States
* Associate Justice
The top of the front page has a two column illustration of Holmes with heading: "DEATH COMES TO OLIVER WENDALL HOLMES, JR., AT AN EARLY HOUR THIS MORNING" (see).
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small bi... See More
Baldwin v. G.A.F. Seelig, Inc....
Item #638610
March 05, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1935
* Baldwin v. G.A.F. Seelig, Inc. ruling
* United States Supreme Court decision
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "U.S. COURT RULES ALBANY VIOLATES INTERSTATE LAW IN CONTROL OF BULK MILK" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with complete court ruling.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in ... See More
New Orleans Mardi Gras 1935....
Item #567080
March 05, 1935
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana, March 5, 1935
* Rare Mardi Gras issue
* From the city where it happened
* Parades
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "PROTEUS RIDES CITY STREETS AT HEAD OF GLITTERING PAGEANT" with subheads. (see) More on page 6 with related photo.
Tells of 1935 Mardi Gras celebration in a New Orleans newspaper.
Ot... See More
Prajadhipok abdication... Monarch of Siam...
Item #675219
March 04, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 4, 1935
* Prajadhipok - Rama VII abdication
* Monarch of Siam - Chakri Dynasty
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "SIAMESE RULER RETIRES TO LIFE OF PLAIN PRINCE" with subhead. (see) A photo is on the back page.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes alo... See More
Item #638605
March 02, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1935
* Territory of the Saar Basin
* Reunification with Germany
* Saar status referendum, 1935
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SAAR GIVES HITLER DELIRIOUS OVATION AS IT REJOINS REICH" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with 2 related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pa... See More
Item #637259
March 31, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1934
* Ronald Munro,1st Viscount Novar death
* Governor-General of Australia
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "LORD NOVAR DIES IN SCOTLAND AT 74" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Ronald Munro Ferguson, 1st Viscount Novar, Scottish politician and the sixth Governor-General of Australia. I suspect this is one of th... See More
Zeppo Marx quits brothers comedy act...
Item #639728
March 30, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1934
* Zeppo Marx of the Marx Brothers
* Quits family comedy act (1st report)
Page 26 has a small and somewhat discrete article headed: "Zeppo Marx Quits Stage" "Youngest of Four Brothers Will Start in Hollywood Business" (see) Unfortunate for the brief report here, but still a first report on this famous comical act. I suspect this is one o... See More
Engelbert Dollfuss makes unusual order....
Item #637258
March 29, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1934
* Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss
* Making it illegal to joke about his size
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Dollfuss Tires of Jokes on His Size And Orders an End to Their Telling" First report coverage on Austrian Chancellor, Engelbert Dollfuss, banning jokes about his height in Austria.
Other news, sports and... See More
Item #539260
March 25, 1934
New York Times, March 25, 1934. (print only)
The two-tone single-page print size from the Rotogravure Picture Section is approximately 16 x 23 inches and contains a full-page ad for Worsted-tex Suit.
1st Masters golf Tournament (day 2)...
Item #657267
March 24, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 24, 1934
* 1st ever Masters Golf Tournament
* 2nd day results - Bobby Jones
* Augusta, Georgia - Horton Smith
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "JONES IN 28TH PLACE; HORTON SMITH LEADS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. This was day 2 of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collecto... See More
1st Masters golf Tournament (day 2)...
Item #654862
March 24, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 24, 1934
* 1st ever Masters Tournament
* 2nd day results - Bobby Jones
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "JONES TRAILS BY 10 SHOTS" with subhead. (see) This was day 3 of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete... See More
1st Masters Tournament in 1934...
Item #580997
March 24, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 24, 1934 This 22 page newspaper has great banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 13): "JONES STILL TRAILS GOLFING PACK" with subheads and small photo of Horton Smith, who would be the eventual winner. (see) This was the 2nd day report of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf... See More
Bobby Jones...
Item #563684
March 24, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, NY, March 24, 1934
* 1st Masters Tournament
* Bobby Jones
This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 8: "Jones, Playing Raggedly, Takes 38 to Turn as Tourney Hopes Begin to Fade" with subheads. (see)
This was the very first Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector.
Other news of the day. Light browning with... See More
1st Masters Tournament...
Item #580831
March 22, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 22, 1934
* Lilyan Tashman death - Jewish actress
* 1st Masters Tournament
* 1st day of play - Augusta, Georgia
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Lilyan Tashman Dies as First Starring Film Stirs Broadway" and more with nice photo of Tashman (see photos).
Also a great banner headline on the front ... See More
Chicago gangster Fred Goetz assassinated...
Item #701810
March 21, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1934
* Fred Goetz assassination
* "Shotgun" George Ziegler
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre suspect
* Chicago Outfit hit man
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Shot Dead in Street; $1,000 Bill in Pocket" Two related photos are on the back page. (see images) When it comes to gangsters... See More
Mildred Ella Didrickson Pitches First Inning for the Athletics...
Item #557755
March 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1934 This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 29 that includes: "DODGERS CONQUER ATHLETICS BY 4-2", "Miss Didrickson Pitches First Inning for Losers Holding Rivals Scoreless", "Triple Play Saves Her" and more with nice two column photo of Babe Didrickson in uniform being instructed by pitching coach. (see)
Other news... See More
1st Masters Tournament... Bobby Jones...
Item #696912
March 20, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 20, 1934
* 1st ever Masters Tournament
* Augusta, Georgia - 1st day nears
* Small Bobby Jones photo
Page 22 has a one column heading: "61 STARS ENTER MASTERS' OPEN" with subhead and small photo of Bobby Jones. (see) This was to be the very first Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector. Play would begin two days later.
... See More
Stephen Samuel Wise honored... Reform rabbi...
Item #637263
March 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1934
* Stephen Samuel Wise honored - Jewish
* Reform Judaism rabbi - Zionist leader
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "RABBI WISE HAILED AS 'GREAT CITIZEN'" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the honoring of Zionist leader, Stephen Samuel Wise, at a birthday dinner in NYC.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day... See More
Dillinger's aid, Herbert Youngblood, killed...
Item #687162
March 17, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1934
* The hunt for John Dillinger
* Negro Herbert Youngblood Shot Dead
* Crown Point, Indiana escape partner
* re. famous wooden gun jail break
The front page has a one column heading: "AIDE, SHOT, REVEALS DILLINGER'S TRAIL" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, gen... See More
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #658986
March 15, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 15, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post famous wooden gun escape
* Hunted in the Midwest
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JOHN DILLINGER PAROLE UNDER FIRE OF JURORS" with subhead. Three related photos are on the back page. This was probably the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history. When it comes to... See More
1933 John Dillinger Mason City, Iowa robberry...
Item #675967
March 14, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., March 14, 1934
* John Dillinger bank robbery
* Post wooden gun escape
* Mason City, Iowa
The front page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER THOUGHT TO BE LEADER" First report coverage of the bank robbery in Mason City, Iowa that was later proven to be indeed John Dillinger's work. This was done shortly after his famous wo... See More
1933 John Dillinger Mason City, Iowa robberry...
Item #586856
March 14, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, March 14, 1934
* John Dillinger bank robbery
* Post wooden gun escape
* Mason City, Iowa
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 11: "BANK RAID LAID TO DILLINGER", "Bystander Shot in $52,000 Holdup; Killer Identified as Machine Gunner". 1st report coverage of the bank robbery in Mason City, Iowa that wa... See More
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #697079
March 13, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 13, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post famous wooden gun escape
Page 5 has two separate reports with one column headings: "TWO LOST JURORS DELAY INQUIRY OF DILLINGER BREAK" "TROOPS GUARD GOV. WHITE IN DILLINGER SCARE" with subheads. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohib... See More
Item #637120
March 12, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1934
* Thomas F. Anstey Guthrie death
* English novelist - journalist - comic
* Margaret Illington death
* American stage actress
The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "F. ANSTEY, 77, DIES; BRITISH HUMORIST" with subheads. (see)
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "MISS ILLINGTON, STAGE STAR, DEAD" with subhead and photo. ... See More
Dillinger gang... Harry Pierpont sentenced to death...
Item #567829
March 11, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 11, 1934 This 34 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Dillinger's Aid Is Sent to Chair". Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good.
The hunt for John Dillinger in 1934....
Item #672309
March 10, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1934
* John Dillinger hunted in the Midwest
* Post Crown Point, Indiana jail escape
The front page has a one column heading: "DILLINGER'S SHOTS STOP PURSUING CAR" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the hunt for John Dillinger shortly after his famous escape from Crown Point, Indiana jail.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More
The hunt for John Dillinger....
Item #568975
March 10, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, March 10, 1934 This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GUN FIGHT NEW DILLINGER CLUE" "Fugitive Killer Believed to Have Had Hand in Chicago Suburb Battle".
Tells of the hunt for John Dillinger who just recently made his famous break out from Crown Point IN jail with an alleged wooden gun.
Other news of the day.... See More
Mathewson and Brown...
Item #557114
March 10, 1934
* Christy Mathewson and Mordecai Brown
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a cowboy playing a squeeze-box around a young lady (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "The Most Dramatic Ball Game Ever Played" by John J.
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #676559
March 09, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., March 13, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post famous wooden gun escape
* Chicago police on the hunt
The bottom of the front page has a two column photo with heading: "Take No Chances In Killer Hunt" with brief text. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.... See More
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #670718
March 09, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post famous wooden gun escape
* Hunted in the Midwest
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "HUNT FOR DILLINGER SPURRED IN CHICAGO" with subhead. (see) This was probably the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history. Nice to have in this World famous publication.
Complet... See More
Gordon Johnston death... Medal of Honor....
Item #651927
March 09, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1934
* Gordon Johnston (soldier) death
* Medal of Honor recipient
* Theodore Roosevelt ' Rough Riders
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "COL. JOHNSTON DIES OF INJURY AT POLO" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Gordon Johnston, American soldier , Medal of Honor recipient and football player, coach. I sus... See More
The hunting of John Dillinger...
Item #570117
March 09, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 9, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger
* Post Crown Point, Indiana jail break
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "GAS ATTENDANT SEES DILLINGER" and "Outlaw Roams About Chicago Heavily Armed as Police Hunt in Vain". This tells of the hunt for John Dillinger who just recently made his famous break out from Crown P... See More
John Dillinger's famous escape...
Item #569711
March 07, 1934
CINCINNATI TIMES STAR, Ohio, March 7, 1934
* "U.S. Joins Search For Dillinger In Chicago"
* "Two Indiana Jail Attaches Accused of Assisting Escape"
John Dillinger was one of the main figures in history for causing the establishment of the FBI that is so well known today.
This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.... See More
1934 John Dillinger...
Item #684019
March 06, 1934
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Penn., March 6, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* re. Crown Point, Indiana Jail
* re. Famous wooden gun escape
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***
The top of the front page has one column headings: "'Shoot On Sight' Is Police Order In Dillinger Hunt" and "Dillinger Captured Near Here Yesterday false Report States" with subheads. (see)
FR... See More
John Dillinger...
Item #576015
March 05, 1934
ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania, March 15, 1934
* re. John Dillinger Crown Point IN
* Investigation of famous Jail break
The front page has one column headlines: "Probe Escape Of Dillinger", "Grand Jury Ordered by Court to 'Name Parties Responsible'". This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.... See More
1934 John Dillinger On The Run...
Item #209202
March 05, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1934. Front page 3 line, 1 column headline: Dillinger Eludes Hunt In 4 States; Kill Order Issued & subheads: Cordon Is Thrown Over Roads To Ohio, Missouri, Illinois & Indiana Police Search Chicago Underworld--Investigation of Jail Break Is Begun & a few others. 34 pages in good condition except for usual browning at the margins.... See More
John Dillinger escapes from prison...
Item #616636
March 04, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 4, 1934
* John Dillinger - Crown Point IN Jail
* Famous wooden gun escape
In the bottom half of the front page is a one column headline: "JOHN DILLINGER ELUDES POSSES" with subhead: "Woman Sheriff Asserts She Will Shoot Him Through Head on Sight". This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.
Th... See More
Coca Cola ad...
Item #211159
March 03, 1934
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 3, 1934. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a mistro (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Coca Cola and an inside cover ad for Camel cigarettes. Very nice condition, and measuring about 8 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches.
Charles Webster Leadbeater death... Occultist...
Item #672768
March 02, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1934
* Charles Webster Leadbeater death
* Occultist - spiritualism - thesophist
Page 19 has a one column heading: "Dr. C. W. Leadbeater Dead In India At 86" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the death of Charles Webster Leadbeater, Theosophical Society member and occultist. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particu... 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
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