Ruth Rowland Nichols aviation feat.....
Item #629990
March 07, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 7, 1931
* Ruth Rowland Nichols breaks record
* World altitude record (Women)
* Airplane flight to 28,743 feet
The front page has a one column heading: "RUTH NICHOLS SOARS SIX MILES ABOVE CITY, SETTING NEW RECORD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo of Nichols. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in th... 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
Kenansville, NC prison fire disaster... Aviatrix Ruth Nichols breaks altitude record...
Item #580417
March 07, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 7, 1931
* Kenansville NC North Carolina
* Duplin County prison camp fire
* Ruth Nichols flight record
This 18 page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "11 CONVICTS BURN TO DEATH IN CELLS" with subheads.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day including a front page report on aviatrix, Ruth Nichols, b... See More
Ruth Nichols airplane flight record...
Item #580416
March 06, 1931
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, March 6, 1931
* Ruth Nichols - aviatrix
* Altitude airplane flight record (women)
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
"RUTH NICHOLS SETS NEW RECORD" with photo of Nichols (see photos).
Nice to have on the front page. Other news of the day including period advertising. This issue has light browning with little ... See More
Albert Einstein goes home...
Item #648743
March 05, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1931
* Albert Einstein leaves America
Page 9 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN DEPARTS, PRAISING AMERICA" with subheads and photo of Einstein with wife. (see) He would escape Adolph Hitler and the Nazis just two years later. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements ... See More
Gandhi-Irwin Pact...
Item #580415
March 05, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 5, 1931 This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "GANDHI WINS DEFIANCE FIGHT FOR INDIA".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, little margin wear, otherwise good condition.
wikipedia notes: Gandhi–Irwin Pact refers to a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy o... See More
Peter Kurten indictments.. The Vampire of Düsseldorf...
Item #688790
March 02, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 2, 1931
* Peter Kurten indictments
* German serial killer - rapist
* Vampire of Dusseldorf - monster
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "'JACK THE RIPPER' MUST FACE TRIAL FOR 13 MURDERS" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. ... See More
Actress Allyn King's suicide leap...
Item #689509
March 31, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1930
* Allyn King's suicide death
* American stage & film actress
* Vaudeville - Ziegfeld Follies
Page 12 has one column heads: "MISS KING, ACTRESS DIES AFTER LEAP" "Former Ziegfeld Star, Made Ill by Dieting, Succumbs as She Was Believed Recovering" and more.
Complete in 42 pages, a bit irregular at the spine, otherwise nice.
... See More
Tranatlantic zeppelin travel is born...
Item #700411
March 30, 1930
SECTION 9 only of the New York Times, March 30, 1930
* Transatlantic air travel commencing
* Early airships - German zeppelins
* Seven years prior to the Hindenburg disaster
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "BRIDGING THE OCEAN BY SUPER-AIRSHIPS" with banner subhead: "Dr. Hugo Eckener Explains the Scope of the Proposed Transatlantic Zeppelin Service...&q... See More
1930 Northwestern University swimming...
Item #689218
March 30, 1930
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 30, 1930
* Albert Schwartz national swimming record
* Northwestern University Wildcats
The front page of this section has a seven column heading: "NORTHWESTERN WINS NATIONAL COLLEGIATE SWIM" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Complete section II only with 12 pages, rag edition, a few small binding holes and minor w... See More
Ringling Brothers circus death....
Item #618605
March 30, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1930
* Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
* Acrobat Hans Jahn falls to his death
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Circus Acrobat Killed at Bronx Performance In Forty-Foot Fall in Pole-Balancing Act" (see)
Complete 1st section only with 28 pages, nice condition.... See More
Oklahoma State wins 1935 wresting title....
Item #618603
March 30, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's Section Only, March 30, 1930
* Oklahoma State University Cowboys
* Wins NCAA Div. 1 Wrestling Championship
* Northwestern University Wildcats
* Wins Men's Swimming Championships
The front page of this section has one column headings: "OKLAHOMA AGGIES RETAIN MAT TITLE" "Triumph for Third Year in a Row in Final of National College Tournamen... See More
1930 Albert Einstein's unified field theory...
Item #701149
March 28, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 28, 1930
* Professor Albert Einstein
* Unified Field Theory
* Gravitation & Electricity
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "EINSTEIN LINKS UP GRAVITATION AND ELECTRICITY" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
Arnettsville, West Virginia mine disaster...
Item #618601
March 27, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1930
* Arnettsville, West Virginia
* Coal mine explosion disaster
Page 6 has one column headings: "12 KILLED IN MINE IN WEST VIRGINIA" "Gas Explosion Traps Victims Working in Coal Shaft at Arnettsville" and more. (see) 1st report coverage on the Yukon mine explosion of the Crown Coal Company at Arnettsville, West Virginia.
Other news, sport... See More
SS Europa takes Blue Riband in maiden voyage...
Item #618600
March 26, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1930
* SS Europa maiden voyage
* German Ocean Liner
* Breaks transatlantic (W) speed record
* Take Blue Riband from SS Bremen
The front page has one column headings: "EUROPA SETS RECORD; ARRIVES 18 MINUTES UNDER BREMEN TIME" "Big German Liner Cuts Through Fog on Last Leg for Mark of 4 Days 17 Hours 6 Minutes"" "Captain Spea... See More
Arnettsville, West Virginia mine disaster...
Item #578080
March 26, 1930
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 26, 1930
* Arnettsville, West Virginia
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 12 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page:
"BLAST KILLS 8 COAL MINERS" "Several Entombed in Explosion 4000 Feet Below Surface" and "Rescuers Busy Aiding Victims" which tells of the Yukon mine explosion of the Crown Coal... See More
Al Jolson's "Mammy" World preimiere....
Item #702569
March 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1930
* Al Jolson's "Mammy"
* World Premiere ad
* Blackface Minstrel
Page 35 has a nice 14 1/2 x 6 inch advertisement for the world premiere of Al Jolson's new movie "Mammy". See photos for this ad which has three illustrations relating to his famous "blackface" appearance. With this movie opening in New York City on March ... See More
Walter Eckersall death... Tribune sport's writer...
Item #689103
March 25, 1930
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, March 25, 1930
* Walter Eckersall death (1st report)
* University of Chicago Maroons football
* Sport's writer of this publication
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "HEART ATTACK TAKES WALTER ECKERSALL" with subheads and photo. Two more photos are on the back page.
Complete section II only with 20 pa... See More
Al Jolson's "Mammy" World preimiere....
Item #578413
March 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1930
* Al Jolson's "Mammy"
* World Premiere ad
* Blackface Minstrel
This 60 page newspaper has a nice 14 1/2 x 6 inch advertisement for the world premiere of Al Jolson's new movie "Mammy". See photos for this ad which is on page 35 and has three illustrations relating to his famous "blackface" appearance.
With this movi... See More
Victorian wins Agua Caliente Handicap...
Item #618599
March 24, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1930
* Victorian wins Agua Caliente Handicap
* American Thoroughbred racehorse
The sport's section (page 16) has a banner headline: "$123,400 Agua Caliente Handicap Is Won by Victorian; Track Record Broken" with subheads and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Victorian winning the Agua Caliente Handicap horse race in Mexico.
Other news, sports ... See More
Chicago wants Al Capone to leave...
Item #628076
March 23, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1930
* Gangster Al "Scarface" Capone
* City of Chicago wants him out
Page 8 has one column headings: "Florida Restrained From Seizing Capone" "Federal Judge Grants Order Preventing Sheriffs From Molesting Gangster on Arrival" "Federal Judge Indicts Capone 'Treasurer'" and more. Coverage on Al Capone turning himsel... See More
Penn State wins college boxing title in 1930....
Item #620459
March 23, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's Section Only, March 23, 1930
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* College boxing championship
The front page of this section has one column headings: "PENN STATE BOXERS KEEP COLLEGE TITLE" "Successfully Defend the Team Championship at Penn With Total of 19 Points" and more with photo of Penn State boxer, David Stoop, knocking out his opponent in t... See More
Chicago wants Al "Scarface" Capone to leave...
Item #684037
March 22, 1930
TAUNTON DAILY TRIBUNE, Mass. March 22, 1930
* Gangster Al "Scarface" Capone
* City of Chicago wants him out
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "CAPONE GIVEN SMALL CHOICE BY THE POLICE" with subhead. (see) Coverage on Al Capone turning himself in to Chicago police after returning to the city from a 10 month prison sentence in Philadelphia. He would never ... See More
1930 Golden Gloves boxing...
Item #689265
March 20, 1930
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 20, 1930
* U.S. Intercity Golden Gloves Championships
* Chicago Stadium - amateur boxing titles
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "GOLDEN GLOVES CROWD SETS WORLD RECORD" with subheads and photos of victors. (see) More related photos are on the back page.
Complete section II only with 24 pages, ... See More
Jean Leon Gerome Ferris death...
Item #618642
March 20, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1930
* Jean Leon Gerome Ferris death
* American history painter (1st report)
* Great depression era original
Page 27 has a one column headings: "J. L. G. FERRIS DIES, PROMINENT ARTIST" "His American History Series of Paintings Is In Congress Hall, Philadelphia" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 5... See More
Best Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison....
Item #675196
March 19, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 19, 1930
* Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison
* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)
The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE CALLS GANG TO MEET HIM IN INDIANA" with subhead. Related photo with heading on the back page. (see) Coverage on Al Capone's release from prison after ser... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison....
Item #663828
March 18, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1930
* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison
* American gangland era original
The front page has one column headings: "CAPONE SLIPS AWAY FROM NEW PRISON, ELUDING THRONGS" "Gang Chief and Aide Moved to Cells 30 Miles From Philadelphia for Release" "Plane Is Sent As Decoy" and more.... See More
Al Capone is released from prison...
Item #616674
March 18, 1930
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York NY March 18, 1930
* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Al Capone released from prison
* Illegal gun possession
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "Capone Leaves Hospitable Warden and Departs for--?" "Chicago Gang Chief Transferred to Another Jail While Crowds Wait in Vain to See Him; ... See More
Al Capone is released from prison...
Item #563438
March 17, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 17, 1930
* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Al Capone Pre release from prison
* Illegal gun possession
This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Capone Release Papers Signed by Governor".
Tells of Al Capone's release from prison after serving 10 months for illegal gun possession.
Other news of th... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts salt march to Dandi...
Item #677341
March 12, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 12, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Fight for India independence
* New Satyagraha against tax on salt
* Famous salt march to Dandi begins (1st report)
The top of page 5 has a one column photo of a younger Gandhi with heading: "Begins March" (see)
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the... See More
Babe Ruth agrees with the Yankees for $160,000...
Item #685630
March 11, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1930
* Babe Ruth signs contract
* New York Yankees
* MLB Baseball
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 30) has a banner headline: "Ruth Hits First Homer After Signing Contract, but Yanks Lose to Braves, 7-5" with subheads and box scores. (see) First report coverage on Babe Ruth signing one of his final contracts with the New York Y... See More
Richard Byrd returns from Antarctica in 1930...
Item #668240
March 10, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1930
* Richard Byrd's Antarctica expedition return
* Flagship "The City of New York"
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "BYRD AND HIS MEN REACH NEW ZEALAND; WELCOMING CHEERS MARK THE RETURN OF THE EXPEDITION FROM THE ANTARCTIC" with subheads and nice photo of Byrd (see) Lengthy text continues on page 2 with photo of t... See More
Death of President William Taft... Babe Ruth accept contract...
Item #663921
March 10, 1930
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 10, 1930 The front page has a one column heading: "Ruth Puts His Name On The Dotted Line" which begins: "Babe Ruth today signed a contract to play with the N.Y. Yankees for two more years at an annual stipend of $80,000..." with more.
The front page has 3 3 column headline on the death of President William Taft: "NATION MO... See More
Babe Ruth... Yankees contract signing...
Item #595090
March 10, 1930
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 10, 1930
* Babe Ruth signs contract
* New York Yankees
* Major league baseball
Page 8 has one column headings: "BABE RUTH SIGNS UP AT $80,000 TODAY", "Yankee Slugger Looks Good For Several Years More of 'Big Business'" and "Is Beginning To Slow Up". See photos for 1st report coverag... See More
Babe Ruth contract with the New York Yankees...
Item #592527
March 10, 1930
THE WORLD, New York City, March 10, 1930
* Babe Ruth's contract with New York Yankees
Page 7 has one column headlines: "BABE RUTH TO SIGN $160,000 CONTRACT WITH YANKS TO-DAY" and "Battalion of Photographers on Hand to Photograph Ceremony".
It is nice to have in a NYC title. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.
Complete in 26 pages, light browning, a lit... See More
1930 University if Illinois track & field...
Item #701345
March 08, 1930
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 8, 1930
* Lee Sentman's World hurdles record
* University of Illinois Fighting Illini
* Track and field competition
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "ILLINI HURDLER TIES RECORD IN BIG 10 TRIALS" with subheads. (see)
Complete section II only, rag edition, a few small binding holes along t... See More
Babe Ruth's 1930 New York Yankees contract ?...
Item #670157
March 08, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1930
* Babe Ruth nearing the end of his career
* New York Yankees contract disagreement
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 12) has a four column headline: "Ruth Rejects $85,000 Offer for 1930" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Babe Ruth dealing with his new contract extension. He would agree with Yankee management the following... See More
Babe Ruth's Yankees contract ?....
Item #564314
March 08, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 8, 1930
* Babe Ruth nearing the end of his career
* New York Yankees contract disagreement
* MLB baseball
This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 12: "Babe Rejects $160,000 For Two-Contract".
Tells of Babe Ruth dealing with his new contract extension. He would agree with Yankee management the following day.
Other ne... See More
International Unemployment Day demonstrations....
Item #677008
March 07, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 7, 1930
* International Unemployment Day
* Communists - Reds
* The Great Depression
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "REDS BATTLE POLICE IN UNION SQUARE; SCORES INJURED, LEADERS ARE SEIZED; TWO DEAD, MANY HURT IN CLASHES ABROAD" with many subheads. (see) Loads of text continues inside with related photos.
Other news, sports and ad... See More
Babe Ruth's Yankees contract...
Item #580437
March 07, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, March 7, 1930
* Babe Ruth nearing the end of his career
* New York Yankees contract disagreement
This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 22:
"BABE RUTH REJECTS YANKS OFFER OF $85,000 FOR ONE SEASON" with subheads and photo of Ruth (see photos).
Tells of Babe Ruth dealing with his new contract extension. He would agree with Y... See More
1930 John "Dingbat" Oberta assassination...
Item #702546
March 06, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 6, 1930
* John "Dingbat" Oberta assassination
* Chicago gangster and beer baron
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "SLAY DINGBAT OBERTA, PAL" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activ... See More
1st steps to end prohibition ?....
Item #628768
March 06, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1930
* Prohibition - 18th Eighteenth Amendment
* Wets vs. Drys in Washington D.C.
The front page has a two column headline: "DRYS PORTRAY PROHIBITION AS BASIS OF PROSPERITY; EDISON AND FORD FOR LAW" with subheads. (see) Was this the beginning of the fight to repeal prohibition ? Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of t... See More
Georges Seurat's masterpiece worth ?....
Item #689097
March 05, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 5, 1930
* French artist Georges Seurat - painting - painter
* A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande
The front page has a one column heading: "Painting Cost $20,000; Now It's $400,000" Facsimile of the painting is on the back page. This painting is now worth a estimated $650 million.
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in great condition. A... See More
Coolidge Dam dedication...
Item #624432
March 05, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1930
* Coolidge Dam dedicated (1st report)
* Gila River - Globe, Arizona
The front page has one column headings that include: "COOLIDGE DEDICATES GREAT ARIZONA DAM", "Crowd of 15,000 Motors Over Desert to Hear Man Whose Name Big Structure Bears" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is t... See More
English poet D. H. Lawrence death....
Item #618523
March 04, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1930
* D. H. Lawrence death (1st report)
* English novelist, poet, playwright & more
* Mahatma Gandhi
Page 27 has one column headings: "D. H. LAWRENCE DIES; NOTED NOVELIST" "English Author Succumbs to a Long Illness in 45th Year Near Nice" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, rag ... See More
Napoleon Diamond Necklace lost & found.......
Item #618522
March 02, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1930
* Napoleon Diamond Necklace found
* Archduchass Marie Louise of Austria
The front page has a one column heading: "BONAPARTE JEWELS FOUND, SELLER GONE" with subheads. (see) This famed necklace is currently on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 1st section only with 3... See More
1929 Battle of Jiménez, Chihuahua....
Item #655711
March 31, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 31, 1929
* Battle of Jiménez, Chihuahua, Mexico
* Great headline for display
* Escobar Rebellion
The front page has a nice banner headline: "REBELS ROUTED; MANY SLAIN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the battle of Jiménez, Chihuahua in Mexico during the Escobar Rebellion. Always nice to have notable events in history report... See More
1929 Battle of Jiménez, Chihuahua....
Item #629431
March 31, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1929
* Battle of Jiménez, Chihuahua, Mexico
* Escobar Rebellion
The front page has a one column heading: "FIGHT IN CHIHUAHUA; MANY DEAD ON FIELD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the battle of Jiménez, Chihuahua in Mexico during the Escobar Rebellion.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete 1st section on... See More
Boston Bruins win 1929 Stanley cup...
Item #700972
March 30, 1929
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 30, 1929
* Boston Bruins - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
* vs. New York Rangers
The front page of the sport's section (page 15) has a heading: "Boston Wins Hockey Championship" with subheads and lineups (see images). First report coverage on the Boston Bruins winning the 1928-29 Stanley Cup by defeating the New York Rangers.
Co... See More
Amelia Earhart gets her commercial pilot license...
Item #698328
March 29, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, March 29, 1929 Page 16 has one column heads: " Permit For Miss Earhart" "She is Fourth Woman to Aviation Transport License".
Complete in 48 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
Note: While the major historic events in Amelia Earhart's life can be read about through multiple venues (books, newspapers, magazines, etc.), many of the more obscure ... See More
Tommy Loughran defends boxing title in 1929....
Item #691693
March 29, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, March 29, 1929
* Tommy Loughran wins (1st report)
* vs. Mickey Walker - "Toy Bulldog"
* Boxing - light heavyweight title fight
The top of page 24 has a banner heading: "Loughran Retains Light Heavyweight Championship by Beating Walker" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Tommy Loughran defending his Light Heavyweight boxing title... See More
1929 Al "Scarface" Capone...
Item #700546
March 28, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 28, 1929
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - Chicago Beer baron
* Charged with contempt of court - faking illness
* Best publication to be had - very rare as such
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "U.S. CITES CAPONE FOR CONTEMPT; DOUBTS 'ILLNESS'" with subhead. Photo of Capone leaving the federal building is on the back pag... See More
Stock market crash before the big one in 1929....
Item #696396
March 27, 1929
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 27, 1929
* Stock market decline
* pre-Wall Street crash
The front page has a two column heading: "Acute Market Credit Pinch Ends With Prices Going Up; Selling Losses Regained" with subhead. (see) If they only knew what was to come a few months later.
Complete with 16 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Jackie Fields win Welterweight boxing title....
Item #671345
March 26, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, March 26, 1929
* American professional boxer Jackie Fields
* Wins World Welterweight boxing title
* Best title to be had ? (rare)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "FIELDS WHIPS THOMPSON; WINS WELTER TITLE" with subheads and photo of Fields. (see) Nice for display. Great to have in this Chicago publication, Fields hometown.... See More
1929 Parnassus, Pennsylvania mine disaster....
Item #701931
March 22, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1929
* Parnassus PA Pennsylvania
* Kinloch coal mine explosion
The front page has a one column heading: "21 KILLED, 10 MISSING IN MINE GAS BLAST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Valley Camp Coal Company disaster at the Kinloch mine in Parnassus, Pennsylvania. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous... See More
1929 Parnassus PA mine disaster....
Item #581932
March 22, 1929
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, March 22, 1929
* Parnassus PA Pennsylvania
* Kinloch coal mine explosion
This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "21 BODIES FOUND, 6 MISSING IN MINE BLAST"
with subheads (see images).
This tells of the Valley Camp Coal Company disaster at the Kinloch mine in Parnassus, Pennsylvania.
Other news, sports a... See More
Death of Ferdinand Foch...
Item #648048
March 21, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1929
* Ferdinand Foch death
* World War I fame
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MARSHAL FOCH IS DEAD IN PARIS AT 77 AFTER GALLANT 2-MONTH FIGHT FOR LIFE; WORLD MOURNS GREAT WARRIOR'S DEATH" with subheads and photo. (see) Much more inside. First report coverage on the death of General Ferdinand Foch, key figure in the 1918 Wo... See More
Death of Ferdinand Foch...
Item #604362
March 21, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1929
* Ferdinand Foch death
* World War I fame
The front page has a three column headline:
"MARSHAL FOCH IS DEAD IN PARIS AT 77 AFTER GALLANT 2-MONTH FIGHT FOR LIFE; WORLD MOURNS GREAT WARRIOR'S DEATH"
with subheads and photo. (see) Much more inside. 1st report coverage on the death of General Ferdinand Foch, key figure in the 1918 World War... See More
Death of Ferdinand Foch...
Item #583748
March 20, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, March 20, 1929
* Ferdinand Foch death
* World War I fame
* Gangster Al Capone
This 30 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page: "MARSHAL FOCH DIES AT PARIS IN 77TH YEAR", "Surrenders to Death but Only After Battle to the End", "Led Allied Armies in War as Brilliant Strategist". 1st report coverage on the d... See More
1929 Lehigh County Hex murder ?....
Item #656351
March 19, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1929
* Catasauqua, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
* Hex murder - powwow doctor
* Verna Octavia Delp
Page 2 has a one column heading: "SLAIN GIRL WORE 'HEX' MURDER CHARM" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the murder of Verna Octavia Delp at Catasauqua, Pennsylvania.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 64 pag... See More
1929 Newark Metropolitan Airport disaster...
Item #690859
March 18, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 18, 1929
* Newark Metropolitan Airport disaster
* Ford Ti-Motor airplane crash - New Jeresy
* Deadliest aviation accident at the time
The front page has a nice banner headline: "CRASH KILLS 13 AIR TOURISTS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 2. Three related photos and banner heading on the back pag... See More
Missing Link found ? in 1929...
Item #650506
March 17, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1929
* Missing Link - Homo erectus pekinensis
* Beijing China - Peking Man
* Dr. Davidson Black discovery
The top of page 3 of section two has a one column heading: "'SAY 'PEKING MAN' IS NEW PRIMITIVE TYPE" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory d... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #700978
March 16, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 16, 1929
* Jack "Machine Gun" McGurn & John Scalissi
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Best publication to be had - very rare as such
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "INDICT SCALISI AND M'GURN FOR GANG MASSACRE" with subhead. (see images) ... See More
1929 Elba, Alabama flood...
Item #689310
March 15, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 15, 1929
* Elba, Alabama flood (1st report)
* Pea River & Whitewater Creek
The front page has a six column heading: "4,000 in Alabama town Periled by Flood" with subhead (see). First report coverage on the devastating flood that hit Elba, Alabama. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete wit... See More
1929 Elba, Alabama flood....
Item #576193
March 15, 1929
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 15, 1929
* Elba Al Alabama flood (1st report)
* Pea River & Whitewater Creek
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "FLOOD RIVERS A MENACE TO POPULATION OF OVER 4000", with subhead (see image). The coverage tells of the devastating flood that hit Elba, Alabama. Other news of the day throughout. Li... See More
Lee Bible's land speed record attempt disaster...
Item #702579
March 14, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 14, 1929
* Race car driver Lee Bible killed
* Land speed record attempt
* Ormond Beach, Florida
* Great headline for display.
The front page has a banner headline: "2 DIE; END AUTO SPEED RACING" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Banner heading and 3 related photos on the back page as well. First report coverage continues inside with three relate... See More
Lee Bible's land speed record attempt disaster...
Item #653720
March 14, 1929
QUINCY EVENING NEWS, Mass., March 14 & 15, 1929
* Race car driver Lee Bible killed
* Land speed record attempt
* Ormond Beach, Florida
The sport's section (page 4) of the 14th issue has a one column heading: "Tragedy Again Mars Daytona Speed Trials" with subhead: "Lee Bible, Driver, and Pathe Camerman Killed. (see) You also get the March 15 issue which has a small ph... See More
Lee Bible's land speed record attempt disaster...
Item #632632
March 14, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, March 14, 1929
* Race car driver Lee Bible killed
* Land speed record attempt
* Ormond Beach, Florida
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Season's Racing at Daytona Cancelled, Result of Bible, Cameraman Deaths" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, a little margin wea... See More
1929 Six Miles, South Carolina tornado disaster...
Item #611312
March 14, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1929
* Six Miles, South Carolina
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headlines that include: "NINE KILLED, TEN HURT BY TORNADO IN CAROLINA TOWN" "Blast Sweeps Across Narrow Zone--Seven Buildings Are Wrecked" "One A School Structure" and more. (see) 1st report coverage of the dead... See More
1929 Six Miles, South Carolina tornado disaster...
Item #576194
March 14, 1929
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 14, 1929
* Six Miles, South Carolina
* Tornado disaster
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
"9 KNOWN DEAD IN S. C. TORNADO"
Tells of the deadly tornado which struck the small community of Six Miles, South Carolina near Greensville.
Other news of the day. Light browning with ... See More
Coca Cola founder death in 1929....
Item #221006
March 13, 1929
KENTUCKY TIMES-STAR, March 13, 1929.
* Coca Cola founder dies - Coke
* Coca Cola founder dies - Coke
* 1st report of his death
This 44 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 17: "Candler's Life Romance of American Business" with subhead: "Death Ends Career of Soft Drink Manufacturer". Other news of the day throughout. Some browning with some margin wea
1929 autombile land speed record...
Item #678493
March 12, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1929
* Sir Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave
* 1st ever to break the 200 MPH mark fame
* Breaks land speed automobile record
* Daytona Beach, Florida - "Golden Arrow"
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SEGRAVE SMASHES AUTO SPEED RECORD IN DAZZLING DRIVE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 20... See More
Escobar Rebellion in Northern Mexico....
Item #699349
March 10, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 11 only, March 10, 1929
* Escobar Rebellion
* Maximato conflict
* President Emilio Portes Gil
* Jose Gonzalo Escobar
The front page of this section 11 only has a banner headline: "MEXICO AGAIN IS PLUNGED INTO CIVIL WAR" with banner subhead, two related illustrations and two photos of key figures. (see) Lengthy text here.
Other topics throughout. Comp... See More
Charles Lindbergh daily airmail service begins from Mexico....
Item #659026
March 10, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1929
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh inaugurates
* 1st daily airmail service from Mexico to U.S.
The front page has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH AT BORDER WITH MEXICAN MAIL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on aviator Charles Lindbergh making the very 1st daily airmail flight from Mexico to the United States. (Mexico City to Brownsville, Tex... See More
1929 Battle of Juarez, Chihuahua....
Item #630696
March 09, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1929
* Battle of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
* Escobar Rebellion
The front page has a three column heading: "REBELS TAKE JUAREZ IN 3-HOUR BATTLE; TWO AMERICANS AMONG THE 24 KILLED; HOOVER AGREES TO SELL ARMS TO MEXICO" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the battle of Juárez, Chihuahua in Mexico during the Escobar Rebellion.
Other ... See More
St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigation in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #689301
March 08, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 8, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day Massacre investigations
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Best publication to be had - very rare as such
The top of page 6 has a six column heading: "New York Police Join in Massacre Quiz; Link Chicago Gunmen with Gotham Killings" (see) Such reports are probably only reported in a Chic... See More
John Scalise arrested for St. Valentine's Day Massacre...
Item #701613
March 07, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 7, 1929
* John Scalise arrested (1st report)
* Al Capone - Chicago Outfit hitmen
* re. Saint Valentine's Day Massacre
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "SCALISI, CAPONE BODYGUARD, HELD IN GANG KILLING" with subhead: "Identified as Massacre Slayer, Police Say" (see) When it comes to ga... See More
Herbert Hoover's inauguration & inaugural address...
Item #691199
March 05, 1929
NEW-YORK TIMES, March 5, 1929
* President Herbert Clark Hoover
* Inauguration - inaugural address
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "HOOVER INAUGURATED BEFORE THRONG OF 50,000 IN RAIN; PLEDGES EFFORT TO ENFORCE LAWS, AID WORLD PEACE; PARTING WITH COOLIDGE IS CLIMAX OF DAY'S CEREMONY".
There are many related subheads on the inaugural events, including a ph... 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
Herbert Hoover is sworn in as President...
Item #691474
March 04, 1929
THE KINGSPORT TIMES, Tennessee, March 4, 1929 The banner headline announces: "HOOVER TAKES OATH OF OFFICE" with one of the subheads: "Presidency of United States Changes Again".
The ftpg. photo shows Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis. Just 7 months later the stock market would crash sending the nation--and the world--into the Great Depression.
Complete in 10 pages... See More
Amelia Earhart crash landing...
Item #625787
March 04, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1929
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* Roosevelt Field (Curtiss), Long Island
* Airplane crash landing in mud
* Herbert Hoover inauguration (day of)
Page 7 has small one column headings: "Earhart Plane Upsets" "Noses Over and Cracks Blade as Woman Flier Lands on Muddy Field" (see)* Roosevelt Field (Curtiss), Long Island
* Airplane crash landing in mud
* Herbert Hoover inauguration (day of)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
1929 Herbert Hoover Inaugural photo...
Item #682829
March 03, 1929
PICTURE SECTION only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 3, 1929
* President Herbert Clark Hoover
* Inauguration - inaugural photo
The front page has a nice color photo of Hoover with: "Herbert Clark Hoover; Thirty-first President of the United States" (see) Great for display. A few other related photos inside.
Complete with 20 pages, rag edition in good condition.... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre indictment... Jack McGurn....
Item #666649
March 02, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1929
* St. Valentine's Day massacre arrest
* Jack McGurn - Al Capone trigger man
Page 7 has one column headings that include: "MURDER CHARGES LODGED IN CHICAGO" "McGurn and Fanelli, Alleged Gang Gunners, Are Accused of Killing Moran's Seven Men" "15 Others Still Hunted" and more. (see) First report coverage on the murder ind... See More
Mario de. Bernardi sets new record...
Item #642446
March 31, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1928
* Major Mario de Bernardi
* World War I fighter pilot
* Seaplane air racer - speed record
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Major de Bernardi Flies 350 Miles an Hour; Averages 318.57 Miles, Setting New Record" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was p... See More
Leslie Stuart death... English composer...
Item #642175
March 28, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1928
* Leslie Stuart death (1st report)
* Edwardian musical comedy composer
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "British Composer, Leslie Stuart, Dies" with subhead. (see) 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 advertisements of the day. Co... See More
Diamond Joe Esposito funeral - burial...
Item #686681
March 27, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1928
* Diamond Joe Esposito funeral - lavish burial
* Prohibition-era Chicago gangster - mobster
The top of page 18 has a one column heading: "SLAIN 'DIAMOND JOE' BURIED IN SPLENDOR" with subheads. (see) Coverage of the funeral and burial of Diamond Joe Esposito, prohibition-era Chicago gangster & Republican ward boss.
Complete with 56 pa... See More
Diamond Joe Esposito assassination...
Item #677166
March 24, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1928
* Diamond Joe Esposito assassination
* Prohibition-era Chicago gangster - mobster
Page 19 has a one column heading: "FIND ALIBIS FALSE IN CHICAGO KILLING" with subheads. (see) Coverage of the assassination of Diamond Joe Esposito, prohibition-era Chicago gangster & Republican ward boss.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at ... See More
Charles Lindbergh gives Congress members airplane rides...
Item #686149
March 23, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1928
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Gives airplane rides - aviation
* Members of U.S. Congress
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH CARRIES 147 AIR PASSENGERS" with subheads that include: "Makes 17 Flights Over Capital With Members of Congress and Their Families" and more. (see) Lindbergh was trying to show government the i... See More
Charles Lindbergh receives Medal of Honor...
Item #671669
March 22, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 22, 1928
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* President Calvin Coolidge
* Receives Medal of Honor
* Transatlantic airplane flight
The front page has a one column heading: "COOLIDGE PRESENTS MEDAL TO LINDBERGH" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on aviator Charles Lindbergh receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Calvin Coolidge.... See More
1928 Comedian Actress Nora Bayes death...
Item #670381
March 20, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1928
* Nora Bayes death w/ photo
* American singer & comedian actress
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "NORA BAYES DIES AFTER OPERATION" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Nora Bayes, American singer, comedian and actress.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, light t... See More
1928 Babe Ruth dugout photo...
Item #683296
March 18, 1928
NEW YORK TIMES (Rotogravure Section only), March 18, 1928
* Babe Ruth in his prime
* New York Yankees dugout
This section has photos involving sports, entertainment, fashion. The front page has a photo titled: "The Glass Of Fashion In The Baseball World: Babe Ruth" (see)
Complete rotogravure section only with 8 pages, rag edition, a little irregular along the spine, nice conditi... See More
St. Francis Dam disaster...
Item #570426
March 17, 1928
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 17, 1928
* St. Francis dam disaster
* Los Angeles, California area
This 26 page has one column headlines on the front page that include:
"LOOTERS PILLAGE RUINED HOMES IN TRAIL OF DELUGE" "Big Force of Police Fails to Check Robbery; Passes Required for All in Devastated Area" and more. (see)
Tells of the S... See More
St. Francis dam disaster...
Item #571498
March 16, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 16, 1928
* St. Francis dam disaster
* Los Angeles, California are
This 22 page has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Dam Death Inquests Conducted" "Latest Check Reveals 202 Known Victims of St. Francis Collapse; Many Unaccounted for" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light brownin... See More
St. Francis dam disaster...
Item #647657
March 15, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1928
* St. Francis dam disaster
* Los Angeles California area
The front page has a one column heading: "DEAD LISTED AT 296 IN CALIFORNIA FLOOD" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the St. Francis Dam collapse disaster with partial list of the dead and missing.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, a little spine wear, ... See More
St. Francis dam disaster...
Item #571140
March 15, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 15, 1928
* St. Francis dam disaster
* Los Angeles, California area
This 18 page has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Dam Break Charged to Los Angeles" "264 Known Dead in California's Newest Disaster; Searchers Continue to Seek Bodies" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with mino... See More
Samuel Kinkead killed... fighter ace...
Item #642214
March 13, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1928
* Aviator Samuel Kinkead killed
* South African fighter ace
* High Speed Flight RAF
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BRITISH FLIER DIES IN PLUNGE INTO SEA; SOUGHT SPEED MARK" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 60 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very hig... See More
Rodman Wanamaker death... Dept. store magnate...
Item #668528
March 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1928
* Rodman Wanamaker death
* Department store magnate
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "R. WANAMAKER DIES SUDDENLY AT 65 AT ATLANTIC CITY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Rodman Wanamaker, department store magnate.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at ... See More
Dr. Robert Abbe death... surgeon & radiologist...
Item #649948
March 08, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1928
* Dr. Robert Abbe death
* Surgeon - radiologist
* Bar Harbor, Maine
The top of page 25 has a one column heading: "DR. ROBERT ABBE, SURGEON, DIES AT 77" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Robert Abbe, American surgeon and pioneer radiologist. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular... See More
Wright Brothers' Flyer & the Smithsonian....
Item #677498
March 04, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1928
* Wright Brothers - Flyer
* Smithsonian Institution
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "MAKES NEW OFFER FOR WRIGHT PLANE" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Smithsonian trying to get the famous flying machine to be put on permanent display there.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, light toning, irregul... See More
On the 1928 Founding of television...
Item #577259
March 03, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1928
* John Baird - father of television
* TV in it's infancy - inventions
This 36 page newspapers has one column headlines on page10: "TO TEST TELEVISION WITH MORE POWER" "Capt. Hutchinson Sails to Make Plans With Baird for Two-Way Trans-Ocean Experiments"
A very significant report during the founding of television, an invention whic... See More
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