Cherokee Council... Ship Princeton...

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington (D.C.), February 13, 1844  The frontpage of this issue contains reports on "The United States Ship Princeton" which had left from Philadelphia having in tow the brig Caraccas, bound for Laguayra, however incurring difficulties due to ice. "The Cherokee Councill in session at Tah-le-quah" reported that it has adjourned after 100 days. This... See More  

Cusseta, Georgia lynching...

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  

Cartersville GA lynching...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 2, 1930  This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 13 that include: "MOB COMES BACK AND LYNCHES NEGRO" "Takes Victim From Georgia Jail as Trial Nears, Troops Having Once Saved Him

* KEEPER'S KEYS ARE SEIZED" and more. (see)



This tells of the lynching of Negro John Will Clark in Cartersville, Georgia.



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Charlayne Hunter-Gault...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 1961 This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "2 Negroes Cut Class at Georgia". Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good. 

Anglo-Irish Treaty signed.....

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, December 14, 1921  This 16 page newspaper has a seven column headline on the front page: "Irish Treaty Comes Up for Ratification Today" with subheads. (see) Tells of the treaty that created the Irish Free State.



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Events in Charlestown, SC - pre-Battle of Alamance...

Lead-up to the Revolutionary War...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1771  Near the back is a full page headed "American Affairs" which includes: "Charles-Town, May 8. The General Assembly of the province of Georgia, met at Savannah on the 23d past. On the 24th the new elected Commons House of Assembly unanimously re-chose the Hon. Noble Wimberly Jones, Esq; for their Speaker; but he being disapproved ... See More  

Early Bobby Jones in 1919...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia GA August 20, 1919  This 20 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 15: "'Bobby' Jones Defeats James S. Manion" with subheads that include: "Atlanta Boy Meets Robert Gardner In Second Round Today" and more.



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Eddie Rickenbacker plane crash...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 27, 1941



* Eddie Rickenbacker airplane crash disaster 

* World War I ace pilot 



This 42 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "New York Airliner Overdue at Atlanta; Rickenbacker and 15 Others Are Aboard"



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Pancho Villa surrenders...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, July 30, 1920 



* Francisco 'Pancho' Villa surrendering 

* Mexican rebel bandit 



This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "VILLA YIELDING TO QUIET MEXICO" "Notorious Leader Says He Is Surrendering Because Country Needs Peace for Reconstruction"



Tells of the impending surrender of t... See More  

Eddie Rickenbacker plane crash...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 28, 1941



* Eddie Rickenbacker airplane crash disaster

* World War I ace pilot



This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "7 DEAD, 9 INJURED IN CRASH OF PLANE OUTSIDE ATLANTA" with subheads that include: "Rickenbacker Is Injured" "World War Ace in Serious Condition..." and more. (see)



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Conflict of Authority in South...

NEW YORK HERALD, New York, NY, January 10, 1865



* Conflict of Authority in South



The front page of this issue has headlines "The South", "Conflict of Authority in the South", "The States Rights Doctrine Giving Jeff. Davis Trouble", "A Quarrel on His Hands with the Governors of Georgia, Alabama & Mississippi" and "The Blair Peace Commission&quo... See More  

Harry N. Atwood early airplane flight....

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, August 15, 1911  This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FLIES TO CHICAGO FROM ST. LOUIS IN AN AEROPLANE" "Birdman Atwood Successfully Completes First Leg of Cross Continent Ait Voyage" and more with related photo and map. (see) Tells of Harry N. Atwood during his historic flight from St. ... See More  

Frank Leahy at Notre Dame...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 28, 1941



* Frank Leahy 1st game

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* College football



This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "NOTRE DAME TRIPS ARIZONA, 38 TO 7" and "35,000 Watch Leahy's First Irish Eleven Flash Strong Attack--Bertelli Stars".



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Confederate newspaper... Court cases involving slaves...

RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 11, 1864 Various Civil War news with a Confederate bias, making for interesting reading as such. Among the front page items are: "The War News" which has several subheads including: "From Petersburg" & "Burnside's Movements". Other war news include: "Latest News From the North--Our Army in Maryland--Capture of Martinsburg... See More  

Ohio State Rose Bowl in 1931...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 2, 1969



* Rose Bowl: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. USC Trojans

* Orange Bowl: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Kansas Jayhawks

* Sugar Bowl: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Georgia Bulldogs

* Cotton Bowl:Texas Longhorns vs. Tennessee Volunteers



This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Ohio State Overcomes O. J. and USC, 27-16&qu... See More  

Alabama and Mississippi killer tornadoes...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 21, 1920



* Alabama & Mississippi killer tornadoes



This 18 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Tornadoes Take Over 140 Lives" with subheads that include: "HAVOC WROUGHT IN MISSISSIPPI AND IN ALABAMA" and more.



Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.



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United States First Female Treasurer...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1949 This 52 page newspaper has discrete one column headline on page 31: "MRS. CLARK RECEIVES APPROVAL OF SENATE". Tells of Georgia Neese Clark becoming the very 1st woman United States treasurer. Although a small inside page report, it is still a first report. It is what it is.



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Susan Hayward suicide attempt...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 26, 1955



* Susan Hayward suicide attempt

* Hollywood movie actress



This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline above a nice photo of Susan Hayward on the front page: "Susan Hayward Tries to Kill Self" with reporting on her suicide attempt in Hollywood by taking sleeping pills.



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RMS Lusitania sinking...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, May 10, 1915



* Post RMS Lusitania sinking

* German torpedo submarine



This 10 page newspaper has a nice two column headline on the front page: "Wilson Is Preparing To Voice Indignation Of American People About the Lusitania" with subheads and other related headlines as well. (see photos)



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1st transcontinental air mail flight...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, February 24, 1921



* 1st transcontinental air mail flight flown

* Airplane

* San Francisco California to New York



This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* X-COUNTRY MAIL RECORD IS MADE

* San Francisco-to-Hazelhurst, N. Y., Hop Completed in 33 Hours and 20 Minutes



Tells of the very first transcontinental United St... See More  

Killer tornadoes in Arkansas & Mississippi...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 20, 1920



* Arkansas & Mississippi killer tornadoes (1st report)



This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "22 LIVES LOST IN TORNADOES; 100 ARE INJURED", "Northwest Arkansas Is Swept by Series of Storms--Property Loss Very Heavy". According to records, 224 live were lost during these tornadoes. Other new... See More  

Steamers Monroe and Nantucket collision disaster...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, January 30, 1914



* Steamers Monroe and Nantucket collision disaster



This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Ship Monroe, Passenger Loaded, at Bottom" with subheads that include: "Hit By Nantucket, Old Dominion Ship Shoots To Bottom Close To Norfolk" and more.



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Bobby Jones wins 1st U.S. Open as amateur...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 16, 1923



* Bobby Jones wins 1st U.S. Open as amateur

* Golf championship



This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "BOBBY JONES WINS NATIONAL OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP AT INWOOD YESTERDAY".



Other news of the day throughout.



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Struggle for the throne of Hawaii...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore,  Dec. 2, 1820 Within is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young prince, son of the king--and the queen mother reigns in his... See More  

William J. Simmons...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 17, 1921 



* William J. Simmons

* Ku Klux Klan leader



This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "KLAN WIZARD IS SCORED AS LIAR" and "Congressman Campbell, as Chairman of Probers, Denounces Georgian as Trifler with the Facts."



Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spi... See More