Charles Hughes becomes Chief Justice when William Taft resigns...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 4, 1930



* Charles Evans Hughes takes over

* William Howard Taft resigns

* Chief Justice of the United States



The front page has a two column heading: "TAFT, SHATTERED IN HEALTH, RETURNS TO WASHINGTON" with subhead and photo.

Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More  

Lindbergh receives Air Force Cross....

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 31, 1927



* Transatlantic Paris flight

* Charles Lindbergh receives Air Force Cross (UK)

* King George of England



The front page has two column headline: "MORE ROYAL HONORS CONFERRED TODAY ON CAPT. LINDBERGH" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, a few biding slits along the spine,... See More  

1955 military boxcar collision over Germany...

1955 Andover, Ohio restaurant explosion disaster....

THE DETROIT NEWS - EXTRA, Michigan, August 11, 1955



* Andover, Ohio - Gateway restaurant explosion



This 62 page newspaper has on the front page:  "21 Are Killed As Blast Hits Resort Town" (with photo), which tells of the explosion disaster at the Gateway Restaurant in Andover, Ohio. Also included on the front page is "67 GIs Killed As Planes Hit", with subhead, "... See More  

Bannock War ending...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1878



* Bannock War ends

* From Fort Washakie - Wyoming



The front page has an article headed: "The End Of The Bannock War" with subhead. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, a little irregular along the spine, good condition.

Uniontown, Pennsylvania murder...

CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, December 29, 1882



* Uniontown, Pennsylvania murder

* Nicholas L. Dukes

* Captain A. C. Nutt



This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "FIFTEEN LIVES TAKEN" "State Treasurer Nutt Murdered Near Pittsburgh" and more. (see)

This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of ... See More  

General Hoyt S. Vanderberg's death...

William "Pudge" Heffelfinger.... Yale University football star's death...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield,  Massachusetts, April 3, 1954



* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger death

* Yale University football star

* General Hoyt S. Vanderberg succumbs to cancer



The front page has one column headings: "HEFFELFINGER, FAMOUS YALE ATHLETE, DEAD", "Football Player of 1880s Said One of Eli's Greatest Linemen". This is 1... See More  

Mel Ott & Jimmie Foxx named to the MLB Hall of Fame...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1951



* Mel Ott & Jimmie Foxx 

* Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 



This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 17:"Ott, Foxx Named to Hall of Fame By Baseball Writers' Association" "Ex-Giant Outfielder and Pilot Gets Niche at Cooperstown on 197 Votes--Former Athletics, Red Sox Slugger Draws 179" with pho... See More  

1955 Spring City, Tennessee School bus & train disaster...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 23, 1955



* Spring City, Tennessee 

* Train - school bus wreck disaster 



This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "10 Killed, 31 Injured In Tennessee As Freight Train Rams School Bus"



Tells of the freight train that demolished a school bus full of children in Spring City, Tennessee.



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Baltic Sea Cold war incident in 1950....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 12, 1950  This 56 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "SOVIET FLIERS FIRE ON U.S. AIRPLANE OVER BALTIC AREA" "Moscow Charges a B-29 Was in Latvian Territory and Opened the Attack" and more with related map. (see) Tells of the Baltic Sea Incident during the Cold War.



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Palm Beach Fl tankers disaster...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 24, 1943 



* Palm Beach, Florida 

* Tankers collision & explosion disaster 



This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "88 PERISH IN CRASH OF TWO TANKERS OFF FLORIDA COAST" "Seamen and Naval Gunners Burn to Death as Explosion Sets Both Ships on Fire" "ONE LADEN WITH GASOLIN... See More  

Building the "new" Yankee Stadium in 1922...

THE WORLD, New York City, May 6, 1922 



* Old Yankee Stadium construction begins

* New York Yankees - Yanks

* "The House that Ruth Built"



The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "YANKEE COLONELS SIGN FOR STADIUM FOR WORLD'S SERIES" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a New York City title. Rare as such.

Complete in 22 pages, light toning, a ... See More  

1874 Milan, Ohio...

THE MILAN ADVERTISER, Ohio, November 26, 1873



* Erie & Huron County

* Thomas A. Edison birthplace



This uncommon title has news of the day with several interesting period advertisements.

Complete in 4 pages, piece torn away along the top margin, minor light foxing, otherwise quite nice.

The son of Jonathan Edwards...

CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New-Haven, Jan. 7, 1796  Page 3 has an item noting: "On Wednesday the 30th ult. was installed in the Ministry over the church and Society in Colebrook, the Rev. Jonathan Edwards, D.D." This was the son of the famous clergyman Jonathan Edwards.

Four pages, various stains throughout, a few small holes, never-trimmed margins.

Dutch Schultz & Alvin Karpis...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1935



* Dutch Schultz trial begins

* Bandit Alvin Karpis



The front page has a one column heading: "SCHULTZ IS JAILED AS HIS TRIAL BEGINS" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the start of Arthur 'Dutch Schultz' Flegenheimer's trial for income tax evasion. Text continues on page 2 with photo of Schultz. (see) Always nice to have notable events in... See More  

18th century original...

THE MORNING CHRONICLE, London, May 23, 1798  One of the more notable newspapers of the 18th century with much news from England as well as some items concerning the Napoleonic War. Page 2 has a report on a trial for high treason.

Four pages, partially loose at the spine & a bit irregular at the spine, generally good.

Acts signed by James Monroe...

AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, February 8, 1820  The front page of this issue contains an act of Congress signed in type: JAMES MONROE. Page 2 has a unusually large advertisement for "For Governor, Oliver Wolcott"

Other news and advertisements (some illustrated) of the day are within.

This is complete in four pages with some lite rubbing at the centerfold, otherwise in n... See More  

Battle of Leyte Gulf begins...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 23, 1944



* Battle for Leyte Gulf begins

* Philippines - William Halsey

* World War II WWII



The front page has a six column headline: "Allies Open Big West Front Drive; U.S. Restores Philippine Government" with subheads. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 14 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.... See More  

D. W. Griffith, Fred Astaire, Will Rogers...

VARIETY, New York, Aug. 9, 1918  This a weekly entertainment-trade magazine contains a large variety of trade news, reports, reviews, acts, announcements and some photos. Still has a green outer wrapper featuring a photo of the legendary D.W. Griffith. The back page of the wrapper has an advertisement for Fred and Adele Astaire, the brother and sister act, which features  photos of them.... See More  

The Vatican bombed in WWII...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 7, 1943



* Bombing of Vatican City

* Single German airplane

* World War II - WWII



Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "Vatican Radio Confirms Bombing; Mosaic Shop, Governor's Home Hit" First report coverage on the air raid by just one German airplane (four bombs) on Vatican City. Always nice to have nota... See More  

1875 Bakersfield, California...

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Bakersfield, March 11, 1875



* Rare Old West title



An uncommon & early title from this California town.

Four pages, a wealth of ads, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

Lillie Langtry and various crimes...

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, July 22, 1883  Among the articles within are: "Chronicles of Crime--A Georgia Hackman's Throat Cut from Ear to Ear" "Fatal Affray Between Farmers" "Telephone Transmitters" "A Child Roasted Alive" "Mrs. Langtry In A New Role" which is about the famed Lillie Langtry.

Sixteen pages, very nice condition.... See More  

James Montgomery Flagg illustration...

LIFE magazine, New York, January 4, 1906 The doublepage centerfold illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is entitled "The Original Settlers - Seeing New York" and has staple marks.

Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations. 

The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition.

James Montgomery Flagg illustration...

LIFE magazine, New York, June 7, 1906 The colored front cover illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is entitled "Taking on the Pilot".

Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations. 

The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition.

James Montgomery Flagg illustration...

LIFE magazine, New York, June 21, 1906 The doublepage centerfold illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is entitled "The Game of Authors" and does have small binding marks.

Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations. 

The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition.

Penn State wins college boxing title in 1930....

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