The funeral of William "Buffalo Bill" Cody...

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Jan. 15, 1917  



* Buffalo Bill death

* William Cody



The top of the first column on the front page features a  report headed: "PAY HOMAGE TO THE MEMORY OF 'BUFFALO BILL'" with subheads "Thousands of Persons, of Every Station and Walk of Life, Men, Women and Children View Body" "Lies in State in Capitol" and "... See More  

Robert Kennedy shot & near death...

PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, June 6, 1968  The front page has a headline: "Kennedy Dead; Family at Bedside" and more with 2 related photos. Much on the following pages.

Complete in 80 pages, tabloid-size, a little margin wear with a few small tears, generally good.

Rare Lincoln's assassination report, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...

EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865  



* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)

* It is BEST to have reports from the city where it occurred



Terrific to have this first report of Lincoln's assassination in a newspaper from the city where it happened. This is the first of this issue we have offered.

The top of the front page has a column with heads: "ASS... See More  

Death & funeral of President Harrison...

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1841 



* President William Henry Harrison death



Wide black "mourning" rules on all columns on all 16 pages for the death of the President. Page 3 has the report headed: "National Affairs" "Death of the President of the U. States" with various particulars). Additional details carry over to the following pages... See More  

Whirlaway wins 1942 Trenton Handicap.......

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Aug. 30, 1942



* Whirlaway - horse racing

* Trenton Handicap (last major win)

* Garden State Park Racetrack

* Cherry Hill, New Jersey

* Post Triple crown winner



The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "WHIRLAWAY WINS TRENTON HANDICAP AT GARDEN STATE" with subheads. (see images) this was Whirlaway's l... See More  

Explorer Roald Amundsen died at sea...

THE DETROIT NEWS, September 2, 1928



* Roald Amundsen death confirmed

* Norwegian polar - arctic explorer



Page 2 has a one column heading: "AMUNDSEN DIES IN CRASH AT SEA" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the official death of Roald Amundsen.

Complete 1st section only with 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins. ... See More  

1942 Oregon State Hospital mass poisoning...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 20, 1942



* Oregon State Hospital - Salem

* Mass food poisoning disaster



The front page has a two column heading: "Poison Mixed With Eggs Caused Deaths, Tests Show" with subhead. (see)

Much on World War II events of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.



wikipedia notes: On November... See More  

Oscar De La Hoya vs. Julio Cesar Chavez....

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 1996



* Oscar De La Hoya vs. Julio Cesar Chavez I

* Lineal and WBC light welterweight boxing title



The top of the front page has a color photo showing De La Hoya celebrating his victory with small heading: "Riding High" with brief text.

The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "It's Oscar Night" with subheads and photo. (s... See More  

Whirlaway wins Saratoga Special Stakes.......

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, Sept. 1, 1940



* Whirlaway - horse racing

* Hopeful Stakes Stakes (early win)

* Saratoga Race Course - Springs

* Eventual Triple crown winner



The front page of this section has a one column heading: "WHIRLAWAY VICTOR IN HOPEFUL STAKES AS SPA MEET ENDS" with subheads. (see) Related photo and racing chart onpage 6 of this section. Whirl... See More  

Centralia, Pennsylvania... The Weather Underground...

THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE, Nov. 22, 1981 



* Centralia, Pennsylvania mine fire disaster

* The Weather Underground



The front cover has: "THE SEEDS OF TERROR - How Children Of Privilege Became The Weather Underground", by Lucinda Franks. Related photos and test continue on the inside taking multiple pages.

Also present starting on page 155 and continuing for several pages as ... See More  

Wilbert Robinson "Uncle Robbie" death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1934



* Wilbert Robinson "Uncle Robbie" Death

* Major League Baseball catcher and manager



The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "WILBERT ROBINSON DIES IN ATLANTA" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Wilbert Robinson, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame player and manager. I suspect this is one of the few... See More  

Joe Louis' last knockout victory (1951) - the best we've seen...

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minnesota, June 16, 1951



* Joe Louis vs. Lee Savold

* Heavyweight boxing fight

* Last win by way of knockout



Page 12 has perhaps the best coverage of the last knockout of Joe Louis' career we have ever seen. It contains multiple photos and detailed coverage. The opposing page also has a related photo as does the front page. Truly a great issue!

This was t... See More  

1945 Battle of Okinawa ending...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1945



* Battle of Okinawa, Japan ends (eve)

* Operation Iceberg victory



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "U. S. OKINAWA GUNS HOLD FIRE AS AMERICANS DIG OUT FOE IN LAST THREE TINY POCKETS" with subheads. (see) More on page 2 with related map. Coverage on the final day of the Battle of Okinawa with the occupation of United States mil... See More  

Brooklyn Dodgers win pennant... Jackie Robinson...

THE DETROIT NEWS, September 23, 1947 



* Brooklyn Dodgers win pennant 

* 1st Year of Jackie Robinson  - The Bums



The front page of the sport's section has a banner heading: "Sept. 30: Dodgers vs. Yankees in New York" (see images)

Complete with 44 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

1932 Ritz Tower, New York City explosion...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 2, 1932 



* The Ritz Tower Hotel explosion 

* New York City skyscraper 

* FDNY firefighters killed



The front page is a one column heading: "7 Dead, 25 Hurt by Explosion in Ritz Tower" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the explosion at the Ritz Tower Hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan.

Complete with 26 pages, rag editi... See More  

Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1931



* Wilson Bentley death (1st report)

* 1st known photographer of snowflakes



Page 17 has a one column heading: "WILSON A. BENTLEY, SNOW EXPERT, DEAD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Wilson Alwyn "Snowflake" Bentley, known for photographing snowflakes up close. I suspect this is one of the few publications to ... See More  

Japanese attack Oregon...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 23, 1942 



* Fort Stevens, Oregon attacked

* Japanese submarine I-25



The front page announces a rare occurrence in American history with a one column heading: "'SUB' SHELLS SAND DUNES ON OREGON COAST" with subhead. (see) On the nights of June 21 and 22, 1942, the Japanese submarine I-25 fired 17 shells at Fort Stevens, Oregon, making ... See More  

Death of King George III's son...

THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, England, May 8, 1783  The front page begins with a report of the death of King George III's four year-old son: "On Saturday last...died his Royal Highness Prince Octavius, his Majesty's youngest son, to the great grief of his Majesty and all the Royal Family." There is another reference to his death on the front page.

Four pages, good condi... See More  

Reba McEntire's band airplane disaster...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 17, 1991



* Reba McEntire - band airplane crash disaster

* "The Queen of Country" music singer & actress

* Olay Mountain - San Diego, California



The top of page 3 has a heading: "Plane Crash Kills 8 in Singer's Band" with subhead and related photo. (see images)

Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, nice condition.... See More  

Players indicted in the 'Black Sox' betting scandal...

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 30, 1920  



* Chicago White Sox

* Black Sox scandal

* 1919 World Series vs. Reds



The front page has heads including: " INDICT TWO GAMBLERS IN BASEBALL PLOT; MEN  NAMED BY WILLIAMS IN CONFESSION; INQUIRY HERE TO GUARD THE 1920 SERIES" with several subheads with related articles on the Chicago "Black Sox" betting scandal. Reports c... See More  

Unique "Yankee" & "Confederate" pair of the same date...

Here is a unique opportunity for a pair of issues--one Yankee and the other Confederate--of the identical date of July 22, 1861 both reporting on the First Battle of Bull Run, one from the New York Tribune and the other from the Confederate capital of Richmond, titled the Daily Dispatch, providing a perspective of how the news was reported with all the "spin" & biases that ... See More  

An interesting look into the devious mind of Adolf Hitler...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 6, 1934  Just a terrific banner headline which gives evidence of the devious & manipulative mind of Adolf Hitler: " 'WAR MEANS RUIN'--HITLER". The last column heads: "Declares 1918 Was A Lesson To Germany" "Will Fight Only If Attacked, He Says".

In hindsight these headlines and the text seem incredible. Portions of the rep... See More  

Suffragist Emily Davison freakish death photo...

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 23, 1913



* Emily Davison death scene photo

* English Suffragette - Women's rights leader



The front page has a four column photo with heading: "Remarkable Snapshot Of Derby Incident; Scene When Militant And King's Horse Met In Crash" with very brief text. She died after being hit by King George V's horse Anmer at the 1913 Derby when she ... See More  

NASCAR driver Davey Allison killed...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 13, 1993



* Davey Allison's helicopter crash

* NASCAR Cup Series driver

* Alabama Gang - No. 28 Ford



The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Allison's Condition Is Critical" with small photo. First report coverage continues inside with photo of the wreckage. He would die on this day.

Complete with all sections (90+ pages), nice c... See More  

The "downfall of Babylon" and "fake news"...

THE DOWNFALL OF BABYLON, New York, July 18, 1835 



* Anti-Catholic



A quite rare & unusual weekly (later semi-monthly) newspaper with strong anti-Catholic leanings published by: "Samuel B. Smith, Late a Popish Priest", as noted in the dateline. This newspaper published from 1834-1839 & features an engraving in the masthead showing various churches in ruin and a subtitle:... See More