1934 Kelayres Massacre - Pennsylvania....
Item #687165
November 06, 1934
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, November 6, 1934
* Kelayres Massacre - Pennsylvania
* Democratic parade shooting
* "Big Joe" Bruno
The front page has a one column heading: "BULLETS MOW MARCHERS DOWN DURING PARADE" with subheads. (see) Another related article on the front page. First report coverage on the Kelayres massacre, an attack on Democratic parade marche... See More
Civil Works Administration created by FDR....
Item #687163
November 09, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, November 9, 1933
* The creation of the Civil Works Administration
* New Deal - Great Depression
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a banner headline "38,000 Jobs Here In U. S. Plan'" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Civil Works Administration being created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Other news, sports and advert... See More
Dillinger's aid, Herbert Youngblood, killed...
Item #687162
March 17, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1934
* The hunt for John Dillinger
* Negro Herbert Youngblood Shot Dead
* Crown Point, Indiana escape partner
* re. famous wooden gun jail break
The front page has a one column heading: "AIDE, SHOT, REVEALS DILLINGER'S TRAIL" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, gen... See More
Byron Nelson wins 1942 Masters golf tournament
Item #687160
April 14, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1942
* Byron Nelson wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era
The sport's section (page 26) has a banner headline: "Nelson Beats Hogan by Stroke to Take Masters' Golf Laurels Secpnd Time" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the 1942 Masters Golf Tourname... See More
Wm. H. Harrison & the War of 1812...
Item #687158
October 14, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 14, 1812 Page 2 has a report: "North-Western Army" reports on the actions of General William H. Harrison. Page 2 also has: "War Intelligence" which reports on various naval actions from the War of 1812.
Four pages, nice condition.
Great account of the Dartmoor Prisoner Massacre...
Item #687157
July 17, 1815
NEW YORK EVENING POST, July 17, 1815 Inside contain over three pages on the infamous Dartmoor Prisoner Massacre, perhaps the most detailed account of this event we have seen in a newspaper. Included is a: "List of Prisoners Wounded on the Evening of the 6th April, 1815" and "Description of Death Wounds Inflicted on the Evening of the 6th April, 1815", the date of the mass... See More
An early, handsome issue from the colonies... Nice Ben Franklin content...
Item #687150
July 05, 1762
THE BOSTON EVENING-POST, July 5, 1762 A very handsome issue with an ornate coat-of-arms engraving in the masthead.
Page 2 has a nice, early item on Ben Franklin with an Oxford dateline: "Yesterday Benjamin Franklin, Esq., of Pennsylvania, eminent for his many extraordinary improvements in electrical experiments, was presented by the University to the honorary degree of Doctor in Civil ... See More
Battle of the Bulge to begin the next day.......
Item #687143
December 15, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1944
* Battle of Bulge to begin (EVE)
* Armies line up at Siegfried Line (Westwall)
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page has a six column headline: "7TH ARMY AT WESTWALL, SEEKS AN OPENING" with subheads. Two related maps are on page 4. The initial beginning of the infamous battle would begin the very next day.
Other news, sports and ad... See More
John F. Kennedy is the democratic candidate for President...
Item #687142
July 14, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 14, 1960
* John F. Kennedy JFK
* Democratic nomination (1st report)
The two line banner headline announces: "KENNEDY NOMINATED!; Sweeps to Triumph on First Ballot" with related subheads and photo of Kennedy. Nice related pictorial on the back page. (see)
Complete with 36 pages, two small library stamps with the masthead, a few small binding hole... See More
1901 State of the Union Address... Teddy Roosevelt...
Item #687136
December 03, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 3, 1901
* President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
* 1st Presidential State of the Union Address
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS" with subhead. Complete text of the address continues on the back page and is signed in type: Theodore Roosevelt. Very lengthy text. Surprisingly... See More
Georgia wins Rose Bowl in 1943...
Item #687134
January 02, 1943
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 2, 1943
* Rose Bowl: Georgia Bulldogs vs. UCLA Bruins
* Orange Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Boston College
* Sugar Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Tulsa
* Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
The sport's section has coverage on the four major bowl games with a page 13 banner headline: "Georgia Scores Twice in Last... See More
Thoughts on the prospect of war with England... Printing of The Declaration...
Item #687127
July 02, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 2, 1812
* Declaration of Independence anniversary
* War with England imminent ?
On the ftpg. under "The Patriotism Of Our Fathers" is: "In Congress, July 4, 1776. By The Representatives Of The U. States Of America In Congress Assembled: A Declaration" (see photos below). Hereafter is the text of the Declaration of Independence, s... See More
"The Last Raft" Susquehanna River disaster....
Item #687124
March 21, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn., March 21, 1938
* Historic "The Last Raft" tragedy
* West Branch of Susquehanna River
* Muncy, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
* From McGees Mills, Clearfield County
The front page has a one column heading: "HISTORY RAFT CRASHES; 1 DEAD, SIX ARE MISSING" with subhead subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on "The Last Raft&... See More
1943 Withholding tax bill signed into law...
Item #687123
June 11, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1943
* Withholding tax bill signed into law
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)
* World War II era
The top of the front page has a one column headings: "PAY-AS-YOU-GO TAX IS SIGNED INTO LAW; IN EFFECT ON JULY 1" "Wage and Salary Earners Will Find 20% Withheld to Put Then on Current Basis" and more. (see) First report coverage continues o... See More
Geraldo Machado flees... Cuban revolution...
Item #687122
August 13, 1933
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, August 13, 1933
* Gerardo Machedo flees Cuba
* Carlos Manuel de Céspedes y Quesada
* Cuban revolution of 1933
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MACHADO FLEES; KILL 35 AIDS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes al... See More
1933 Prohibition ending (eve)...
Item #687121
December 04, 1933
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 4, 1933
* Prohibition ending (eve of)
* Day of Beer returns
* Legal liquor
The front page has a two column heading: "Wets Join Drys in Plea for Temperance as Arid Period Approaches End" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the impending end of prohibition in America the following day.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at ... See More
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football... 1946 National champions....
Item #687120
December 06, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 6, 1966
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Named National champions
* NCAA college football
The sport's section (page 62) has a one column heading: "Notre Dame Voted No. 1 by Writers In Concluding Poll" with standings. (see) First report coverage on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish officially being named national champions of college football by the AP po... See More
1878 Birch Creek battle... Indians...
Item #687119
July 11, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11 , 1878
* Battle of Birch Creek
* Near Pendleton, Oregon
* Bannock War - Indians
The top of page 5 has one column headings: "HOWARD STRIKES INDIANS" "A Gallant Fight On Butler Creek" and more. (see)
Complete with 8 pages, generally nice.
1961 Alabama football national title...
Item #687118
December 06, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 6, 1961
* Alabama Crimson Tide national title
* Coach Bear Bryant's 1st championship
* NCAA college football
Page 62 has a one column heading: "ALABAMA ELEVEN NAMED CHAMPION" with subhead and standings. (see) First report coverage on Alabama Crimson Tide college football team being named the 1961 national champs by the AP Poll. This was Coach Paul... See More
Debut of the NBA... 1st ever pro basketball game in Chicago...
Item #687117
November 03, 1946
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, November 3, 1946
* 2nd ever NBA basketball game
* Chicago Stags 1st game
* Historic report
Page 4of section 2 has a somewhat discrete report with a one column heading: "Stags Win 1st Start in New Basket League" (see) This was actually the 2nd ever NBA game played (night before) and the very 1st in Chicago. Terrific to have this in a Chicago publicati... See More
The plague of 1900 in Hawaii...
Item #687115
January 19, 1900
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 19, 1900
* Black - bubonic plague
* Hawaiian Islands
* Oahu's Chinatown
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HONOLULU'S PLAGUE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Comple... See More
Prohibition repeal as a political ploy in 1932...
Item #687114
June 30, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 30, 1932
* 1932 Democratic National Convention
* Prohibition plank - repeal is majority
* Legalize beer & liquor goes political
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "REPEAL PLANK WINS, 934-213" with subheads and more. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Premiere of "Rocky", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #687113
December 01, 1976
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 1, 1976
* Best "Rocky" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American sports drama film
* Sylvester Stallone - Rocky Balboa
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Rocky" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood are... See More
Michael Jordan's very 1st NBA game...
Item #687112
October 27, 1984
LOS ANGLES TIMES, Oct. 27, 1984
* Michael Jordan's makes his NBA debut
* Chicago Bulls professional basketball
Page 13 of the sport's section has a very small and inconspicuous heading: "Chicago 109, Washington 93" with text beginning with: "Michael Jordan, who has received more accolades than any rookie since Magic Johnson, scored 17 points in his debut in Chicago...... See More
1935 Federal Music Project creation
Item #687111
August 04, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 4, 1935
* Federal Music Project
* New Deal Program
* Nikolai Sokoloff
* Franklin D. Roosevelt
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "18,000 Musicians to Get Jobs In Federal Arts Relief Program" with subhead. (see) Article continues inside with photo of Nikolai Sokoloff. First report coverage on the creation of the Federal Morusic Project,... See More
1st weekend of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", in a L.A. newspaper...
Item #687110
June 24, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 24, 1988
* "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" - Robert Zemeckis
* Best Grand Opening weekend movie advertisement
* Live-action/animated comedy
A terrific issue on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hit "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment indus... See More
Al "Scarface" Capone going insane in 1938 ?....
Item #687109
February 16, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 16, 1938
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Alcatraz federal prison "The Rock"
* Best title to be had ? - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline: "CAPONE SANE, U. S. REPORTS" with subhead. Nice for display. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Gre... See More
First Alcatraz Prison escape attempt in 1936...
Item #687108
April 28, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1936
* 1st Alcatraz Island escape attempt
* Federal prison - Joseph Bowers
The top of page 10 has a one column heading: "CONVICT IS KILLED FLEEING ALCATRAZ" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
1946 Alcatraz Island Prison riot...
Item #687107
May 04, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1946
* Alcatraz Island prison riot
* San Francisco Bay "The Rock"
The front page has a three column headline: "ALCATRAZ BATTLE PRESSED, 'DEAL' DENIED TO CONVICTS; 2 GUARDS DEAD, 13 INJURED" with subheads. (see) Related photos on page 3. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 3 with related photos. Always nice to have notable events in... See More
Review & premiere of "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #687106
July 03, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 1991
* Best "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" advertisement & review
* Grand Opening Day premiere of this science-fiction action classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
* Also premiered: "Problem Child 2"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and perhaps no better issue could be found t... See More
Much on the death & funeral of Alexander Hamilton... Victim of the duel with Aaron Burr...
Item #687092
July 31, 1804
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, July 31, 1804 All columns on all 8 pages are black-bordered in memory of the recent death of Alexander Hamilton, the result of a duel with Aaron Burr.
The entire front page & nearly half of pg. 2 are taken up with a: "Funeral Oration". Further on is a conclusion of a report headed: "Death of Hamilton" which ta... See More
From England, in 1695...
Item #687090
December 23, 1695
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 23, 1695 This is the world's oldest, continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still printing today.
Close to half of the front page is taken up with: "By The King, A PROCLAMATION". Other British news.
Single sheet, 7 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
Early issue of this famous British newspaper...
Item #687087
May 16, 1758
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 16, 1758 Various European news reports with datelines from the Admiralty Office, London, Holland, Ireland, Falmouth, Portsmouth & elsewhere. The back page has a letter from Kingston, Jamaica.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
The "Spectator" newspaper by Addison & Steele......
Item #687085
February 16, 1712
THE SPECTATOR, London, May 28, 1711 This is one of the more famous "coffee-house" newspapers of the early 18th century, done by the famed Addison & Steele.
A single sheet newspaper, 8 by 13 inches, never bound nor trimmed, even toning, an older archival strip at the blank, right margin of the back page.
Early 1933 King Kong advertisement...
Item #687082
NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1933 * Early newspaper advertisement
* King Kong, the movie for opening day
Page 4 of section 9 has an advertisement for the movie King King, appearing four days prior to the movie making it's premiere at Radio City Music Hall. Could this be the very 1st ad for this classic in a newspaper ? A great addition for any movie memorabilia collect... See More
Prohibition ends in Missouri...
Item #687081
August 20, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 20, 1933
* End of Prohibition - repeal
* Missouri repeals amendment
* Beer - liquor returns
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REPEALISTS WIN IN MISSOURI, 4 TO 1; BALLOTING IS LIGHT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the state of Missouri ratifying the repeal of prohibition. Always nice to have notable events in history... See More
Ohio State Buckeyes... 1942 National champs....
Item #687080
December 02, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 2, 1942
* Ohio State Buckeyes
* National champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football
The sport's section (page 22) has a two column heading: "Ohio State Is Crowned National Grid Champion" with standings. (see).First report coverage on the Ohio State Buckeyes officially being named national champions of college football by the associated pre... See More
Frank Nitti guilty of tax evasion....
Item #687079
December 21, 1930
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, December 21, 1930
* Frank 'The Enforcer' Nitti
* Italian American gangster
* Al 'Scarface' Capone hitman
* Chicago Outfit
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "NITTI GETS 18 MONTHS IN U. S. TAX FRAUD CASE" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone's top henchman, Frank 'The Enforcer&... See More
Italy declares war on Germany in 1943....
Item #687078
October 14, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1943
* Italy declares war on Germany
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page has a six column headline: "BADOGLIO, DECLARING WAR, RALLIES ITALY" with subheads that include: "REICH'S ACTS CITED " "Italian Marshal Lists German Attacks as Cause of War" and more. (see)
Complete with all 42 pages,. rag edition, a l... See More
Mauna Loa volcano bombed by warplanes...
Item #687077
December 28, 1935
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 28, 1935
* Mauna Loa volcano bombed
* 23rd Bomb Squadron warplanes
The front page has a one column heading: "Aerial Bombs Rain on Lava" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On 27 December 1935, the Mauna Loa volcano on the island of ... See More
John Dillinger's death... "Woman in Red"...
Item #687076
July 25, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 24, 1934
* John Dillinger death trap
* The Woman in Red (Anna Sage)
The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Death Is Written Off" with subhead. Coverage continues on page 5.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and a little wear a the margins, generally nice.
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Churchill's very famous: "This was their finest hour..." speech...
Item #687075
June 19, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 19, 1940
* This was their finest hour
* Winston Churchill speech
* World War II - WWII
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "CHURCHILL DARES GERMAN ARMY TO INVADE ENGLAND'" with subhead. (see) This was Churchill's famous speech to the House of Commons in which he concludes with the famous passage: "...Let us therefor
... See More
* This was their finest hour
* Winston Churchill speech
* World War II - WWII
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "CHURCHILL DARES GERMAN ARMY TO INVADE ENGLAND'" with subhead. (see) This was Churchill's famous speech to the House of Commons in which he concludes with the famous passage: "...Let us therefor
Psycho pre-opening day Advertisement....
Item #687074
July 26, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, July 26, 1960
* Pre-opening day of original "Psycho" movie ad
* Alfred Hitchcock
* Anthony Perkins - Vera Miles
This newspaper has a significant & historic advertisement for the movie "Psycho" on page 5-B. This advertisement is for the opening the movie which made it's premiere 2 days later in Detroit. Also a related photo is on the same page.... See More
1930 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #687072
September 26, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1930
* Guzik brothers
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "CAPONE ALLIES SEIZED BY U.S." with subhead. A few related photos are on the back page. (see) W... See More
1917 Walter Johnson photo... Washington Senators...
Item #687068
September 29, 1917
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Sept. 29, 1910
* Pitcher Walter Johnson strikeouts record
* Washington Senators - MLB baseball
Page 3 has a one column heading: "New Strike Out Record Made" with photo of a young Johnson with heading. (see)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...
Item #687066
August 05, 1700
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 5, 1700
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* At the turn of the 18th century
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is c... See More
1983 Aguila Blanca heist...
Item #687065
September 14, 1983
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 14, 1983
* Aguila Blanca (heist)
* Victor Manuel Gerena
* White Eagle armed robbery
* Wells Fargo armored car
* West Hartford, Connecticut
The front page has a one column heading: "Wells Fargo Guard Accused of Stealing $7 Million in Cash" (see)
Complete with all 48 pages, address label within the masthead, otherwise nice.... See More
Winston Churchill car accident that could have changed history...
Item #687064
December 14, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 14, 1931
* Winston Churchill hit by car in Manhattan
* Accident that could have changed the World
The front page has a one column heading: "Churchill Hit By Automobile On City Street" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
source... See More
Jewish boxer Benny Leonard...
Item #687063
July 24, 1923
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 24, 1923
* Benny Leonard - Jewish boxer
* Lightweight boxing championship
The front page has a great banner headline: "LEONARD KEEPS HIS TITLE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Reporting continues in the sport's section with round per round coverage and photo. First report coverage on the lightweight championship boxing match between Benny Leon... See More
1930 Knute Rockne editorial...
Item #687062
December 18, 1930
SECTION TWO (sports) SECTION only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Dec. 18, 1930
* Head coach Knute Rockne editorial
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
The front page of this section has a editorial by Harvey T. Woodruff on Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne.
Complete section two only with 14 pages, rage edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. ... See More
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