Signficant ad & review of the first modern musical...

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 17, 1866  Although an inconspicuous listing on page 7, the advertisement for the Broadway production of the "Black Crook" is quite significant. And even more significant is the page 4 review of the production, as the "Black Crook" is honored in theater history as the first modern musical.

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Charles Lindbergh Latin American tour...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1928



* Charles Lindbergh & his "Spirit of St. Louis"

* "Good Will Tour" of Latin American countries



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HAITI CELEBRATES ON LINDBERGH VISIT; HOP TO CUBA TODAY" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage on Charles Lindbergh's "Good Will Tour" of 16 Latin America countr... See More  

Shah of Iran abdicates...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 28, 1941 



* Reza Shah of Iran abdicates throne to his son



The front page has a one column heading: "IRAN CABINET RESIGNS, TOLD TO STAY ON JOB" with subhead. First report coverage on the abdication of Reza Shah in Iran.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 22 pages, light toning and some w... See More  

Seabiscuit wins in record time....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, sport's section only, April 17, 1938



* Seabiscuit - thoroughbred racehorse

* Bay Meadows Breeders' Cup Handicap

* Horse race - horse racing



Page 6 of this sport's section only has a small and somewhat discrete one column heading: "Biscuit Sounds Challenge with Bay Meadows Record" (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winn... See More  

American tobacco exports... The Cherokee Nation...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 27, 1829



* Article re: the Cherokee Nation

* Chart on the exporting of American tobacco to foreign countries



Much of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is a report, along with a chart, of the exportation of American tobacco to various countries. Also a report on the Cherokee Nation.  

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Las Vegas gambling and divorce are legalized...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1931



* Gambling becomes legal in Nevada

* Divorce legalized as well



Page 17 has one column headings: "SIX-WEEKS DIVORCE MADE LAW IN NEVADA" "Secret trial Provided--Governor Also Signs Bill to Legalize Gambling--Reno Prepared" (see) A historic report on the legalization of gambling that would eventually lead to the business boom of the famous... See More  

Concerns for political troubles in creating a new government...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1784 

Among the articles are: "Ancient Customs Elucidated--The Feast of Yule" "History of the Race of Gypsies Further Illustrated" which takes nearly 3 pages; "An Account of the Experiments Made by the Aerostatic Machine of M.M. Montgolfier" the famous balloonist (see); and more.

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Discussing the Navy... The slave trade...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 14, 1821  Over two pages are taken up with a lengthy & detailed report headed: "Navy of the United States" with discussion on costs of operations, etc. The report is signed in type by: John Rodgers. Nearly 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Slave Trade" which has much discussion on this controversial subject.

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Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1943 



* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time 

* European Jews Jewish - exterminations 

* Large Madison Square Garden demonstration 



The front page has one column headings: "SAVE DOOMED JEWS, HUGE RALLY PLEADS" and "United Nations Must Halt Nazi Murders Now, Leaders Tell 21,000 at the Garden" Coverage continues on... See More  

1919 Ville Platte LA dance hall fire disaster....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1919



* Ville Platte, Louisiana

* Dance hall fire disaster (1st report)



The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "25 KILLED, 15 HURT, IN DANCE HALL FIRE" with subheads. (see)

Other news sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More  

Billy Graham's NYC crusade begins...

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, May 17, 1957



* Billy Graham opens crusade

* Madison Square Garden - NYC



The front page has a two column heading: "Graham Assails Big City Sin, Expands New York Crusade". (see) This was one of his more famous crusades.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 50 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, otherwise nice.... See More  

Paavo Nurmi wins golds...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1924



* Paavo Nurmi - Olympics star runner

* Wins 2 gold medals within 2 hours

* The "Flying Finn"



The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading:

"NURMI WINS 2 RACES, SETS OLYMPIC MARKS" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning, irregular along the spine (see... See More  

Infamous Nuremberg Rally... Adolph Hitler...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1934



* Nuremberg Rally - Adolph Hitler

* "Rally of Unity and Strength"

* Cathedral of light fame



The front page has one column headings: "HITLER FORECASTS NO REICH OVERTURN IN NEXT 1,000 YEARS" "Proclamation to Nazi Congress Says Movement Won't Yield No Matter What Happens" "Revolution Held At End" and more. (see... See More  

Rogers Hornsby makes comeback to Cardinals....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1932



* Rogers Hornsby signs contract

* St. Louis Cardinals 2nd baseman

* MLB baseball



The sport's section (page 23) has a three column heading: "Hornsby Back With Cardinals" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Rogers Hornsby signing a one year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals as he was trying to make a comeback as a pla... See More  

General George S. Patton death burial..

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1945



* General George S. Patton death

* Post World War II reports



The front page has a two column heading: "Patton Receives GI's Last Salute; Burial Tomorrow in Luxembourg". (see) Coverage continues on page 13 with related photo. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition.



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Madison's review of the year 1815... Chart notes values of slaves...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 9, 1815 



* President James Madison

* State of the Union Address



The notable content is the full text of the President's annual state-of-the-union address signed in type: James Madison. He reviews all that happened in 1815 with much on the details of the end of the War of 1812.

Several state statistical charts including one for North Caro... See More  

Anger over the Trail of Tears... Franklin quote...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829  The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.

Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More  

Charcoal making prints...

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED,from New York, dated September 20, 1873 An inside page features six scenes: "Making Charcoal.--A Night In The Jersey Highlands." Fullpage "Burning Charcoal--Repairing A Break In A Pit--Midnight Scene In The New Jersey Highlands." Full page has six illustrations of Buffalo, N.Y., the largest showing Niagara Square, plus one showing a view of Buffalo from... See More  

Babe Ruth is suspended...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1922 



* Babe Ruth suspended

* Arguing with umpire (cursing)

* Ban Johnson

* Best title to be had ?



The sport's section (page 10) has a one column heading: "JOHNSON SUSPENDS RUTH FOR 3 DAYS" with subheads. (see) This was the result of Babe Ruth being suspended for arguing with umpire. Ban Johnson warns Ruth to behave or be suspended for the e... See More  

Al 'Scarface' Capone in 1931....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 27, 1931



* Al 'Scarface' Capone vs. United States

* Contempt of Court trial decision (day of)

* Beer baron makes fortune in illegal alcohol



Page 12 has a one column heading: "CAPONE AFFIDAVIT UNDER FIRE IN TRIAL" with subheads. (see) He would be found guilty on this day and be sentenced to Cook County Jail for 6 months.

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Seabiscuit wins Scarsdale Handicap....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, October 25, 1936



* Seabiscuit wins Scarsdale Handicap

* Empire City (Yonkers Raceway)

* Thoroughbred racehorse racing



The front page of this section has a one column heading: "SEABISCUIT FIRST BY NOSE AT EMPIRE" with subhead. Article continues inside with a photo of the finish. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscu... See More  

1920 Antwerp Olympics... U.S. wins title...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 24, 1920



* United States win overall Olympic title

* Antwerp, Belgium - 7th Olympiad



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "U.S. ATHLETES WIN WORLD'S TITLE IN GAMES AT ATNWERP" with subheads. (see) First report coverage of the end of the 7th Olympiad in Antwerp Belgium in which the United States won the overall track and field title. Ni... See More  

Knute Rockne on college football...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1925



* Knute Rockne

* Notre Dame

* College football



Page 21 has one column headings that include: "ROCKNE PLEDGES NOTRE DAME FAITH" "Regrets Causing University Embarrassment and Will Give Alter Mater His Best" and more. (see)

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Review & premiere of "X-Men: First Class", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 3, 2011



* Best "X-Men: First Class" advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* British-American fantasy film - Daniel Radcliffe



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "X-Men: First Class" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the... See More  

Robert Andrews Millikan & mankind...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 30, 1929



* Physicist Robert Andrews Millikan

* Science & the future of mankind



The front page has one column headings: "SCIENCE WILL SAVE MANKIND FROM WAR, SAYS DR. MILLIKAN" "It Will Also Keep the Race From Overcrowding and Starvation, He Tells Scientists" "Destructive Force Denied" and more. (see) Lengthy text.

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