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The "Axis Sally" Trial... with photo...
Item #643134
January 24, 1949
MORNING CALL, Allentown, Jan 24, 1949 Ftpg. 3 line, 1 col. head: Treason Trial of Axis Sally Starts Today. One col. photo of Axis Sally above the head. Her real name was Mildred Elizabeth Gillars.
Front page only, but in good condition.
Note: "Mildred Gillars, AKA "Axis Sally", was a native of Portland, Main. She was studying music at Hunter College in Germany in the 1930s and f... See More
Churchill's famous speech (portions)...
Item #643133
June 04, 1940
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, dated June 4, 1940.
The front page of this issue contains the reporting of Winston Churchill's speech to the House of Commons of the same date. The three column wide, two line header of the article is "Churchill Says Britain Can Fight years Alone" with the subhead "Admits Allies Had Suffered Colossal Disaster - To Rebui... See More
Penicillin in it's infancy...
Item #643123
August 17, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 17, 1943
* Discovery of Penicillin - making progress
This 36 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 19: "Tell Penicillin 'Marvels'" and "Johns Hopkins Doctors Report Case of Girl, 9, and Others". See photo for brief coverage on the new drug, penicillin.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Nice con... See More
Gandhi's siege of Solapur, India...
Item #643100
May 13, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, May 13, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Siege of Solapur, Maharashtra, India
* Indian Independence Movement
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Troops Crush Sholapur Revolt; Native Rule Is Short Lived; Arrest Six, Gandhists Flee" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in ... See More
National Recovery Administration parade photos....
Item #643009
September 17, 1933
ROTOGRAVURE SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, September 17, 1933
* NRA National recovery Administration
* "Blue Eagle" gratitude parade
* 5th Avenue - New York City
The front page of this rotogravure section has six photos related to the NRA parade in New York City. Nice for display.
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with all 10 pages, rag edition in n... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts salt march to Dandi...
Item #642956
April 11, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Fight for India independence (Salt tax)
* Gujarat, India villages campaign
Page 13 has one column headings: "GANDHI RESTS, WORN BY CONSTANT STRAIN" "Indian Leader's Nerves Frayed--Campaign of Disobedience Spreads Over the Country" "He Explains At Speech" and more. (see)
Other news... See More
Great Statue of Liberty sketch..
Paul Thompson photographs...
Item #177853
July 19, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 19, 1913 The inside has two pages of vignettes (photoed by the famous photographer Paul Thompson) of well-known actor's and actresses of the period which include Jack Barrymore, Otis Skinner, Vincent Serrano, and Blanch Bates. Also present are images related to: "The Striker," by Frederick Bechdolt; "Le Baiser," by Rodin, "From... See More
The town that inspired Tom Sawyer...
"Christy" Mattewson, "Nap" Rucker, "Marty" O'Toole, and Walter Johnson...
Item #177852
August 09, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 9, 1913 The inside has "Columbia Inspires Sculpture Anew," by John Walker Harrington, which contains 2 pages of vignettes including: "The Young Girl at the Pool," by Frances Grimes, "Night" and "Day," by Michelangelo, "Toil," by Victor Salvatore, and "The Tiger," by A. Phimster Proctor. Also inc... See More
Coney Island and Newboys photos...
Item #177851
August 02, 1913
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 2, 1913 The inside has two pages of vignettes, "The Four Hundred And The Four Million," contrasting the life of the rich and the poor. Included are photos of newsboys, Coney Island, John Nicholas Brown, and Newport Children. Also shown are images and/or text related to: "The Ward Of 'Mullin Rudge'," by Marie Manning; "The... See More
1928 Rockford, Illinois tornado disaster...
Item #642797
September 15, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1928
* Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
* Tornado disaster - Rockford chair factory
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "50 TO 100 KILLED, 150 INJURED BY TORNADO WHICH LEVELS FACTORY IN ROCKFORD, ILL.; PORTO RICO LOSS BIG; FLORIDA MENCACED" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the tornado disaster in Rockford, Illi... See More
Richard Nixon inaugurated as president...
Item #642663
January 21, 1969
THE WASHINGTON POST, January 21, 1969 The two-line banner headline reads "Richard M. Nixon Becomes President With 'Sacred Commitment' to Peace" with subhead "Promises to Listen As Well as to Lead in Quest for Unity". This includes a large colored photo of him being sworn into office as well as another photo of "The Nixons and Johnsons at the White House befor... See More
German battleship Bismarck launching...
Item #642615
February 15, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1939
* Battleship Bismarck launching
* Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine
* Adolph Hitler ceremony speech
Page 4 has one column headings that include: "HITLER AT SHIP FETE DEPLORES INTRIGUE" "Lauds Iron Chancellor at the Launching of 35,000-Ton Warship Bismarck" and more. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this p... See More
Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman....
Item #642507
December 23, 1927
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, December 23, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman captured
* Nice headline for display
The front page has a nice banner headline: "KIDNAPER-FIEND CAPTURED IN OREGON; NAMES ANOTHER MAN IN CONFESSION" with subheads. First report coverage on the capture of William Edward Hickman.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Madison Square Garden's Automobile Show...
Item #642503
January 31, 1903
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 31, 1903 The front cover of the issue is entitled "A New Derrick or 'Grasshopper' Elevator for Unloading Grain from Vessels" which is comprised of two illustrations with an additional illustration within the issue. Within the issue is: "Test of the 16-inch Army gun at Sandy Hook"; "The Landing of the Honolulu End of the ... See More
Joe Louis knocks out Jack Sharkey...
Item #642491
August 19, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1936
* Joe Louis vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing
The sport's section (page 25) has a banner headline: "Crowd of 30,000 Sees Louis Stop Sharkey in Fight at the Yankee Stadium" with subheads that include: "LOUIS KNOCKS OUT SHARKEY IN THIRD" "Loser Down Four Times" and more with two action photos. Loads of text text, too m... See More
English actor Henry Lytton death...
Item #642486
August 16, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, August 16, 1936
* Henry Lytton death (1st report)
* English actor and singer
* Gilbert and Sullivan operas
The top of page 7 of this section has a one column heading: "SIR HENRY LYTTON, NOTED ACTOR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see)
Complete section 2 only with all 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Mario de. Bernardi sets new record...
Item #642446
March 31, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1928
* Major Mario de Bernardi
* World War I fighter pilot
* Seaplane air racer - speed record
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Major de Bernardi Flies 350 Miles an Hour; Averages 318.57 Miles, Setting New Record" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was p... See More
Old Yankee Stadium stampede disaster...
Item #642409
May 20, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1929
* Old Yankee Stadium stampede disaster
* The house Ruth built
* New York Yankees - Babe Ruth - Lou Gehrig
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "TWO KILLED, 62 HURT IN YANKEE STADIUM AS RAIN STAMPEDES BASEBALL CROWD; VICTIMS ARE CRUSHED AT BLEACHER EXIT" with many subheads and list of the dead and injured.... See More
1905 Railroad Map... Springfield, Massachusetts...
Item #642398
May 19, 1905
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, March 19, 1905
* Great map of the railroads in Springfield, MA
* 1905 original
* Thumbnail photo and much re: Willis Phelps
The front page of section 2 contains a very displayable map of 1905 railroads in Springfield, Massachusetts. The map measures approximately 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, and is surrounded by related text (including the thumbnail photo an... See More
King Tutankhamun discovery... Egyptian Pharaoh...
Item #642397
January 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1928
* King Tutankhamun discovery
* Egyptian Pharaoh 4th chamber
* Egyptologist Howard Carter
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "NEW FINDS IN TOMB OF TUT-ANKH-AMEN" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete ... See More
Eleftherios Venizelos death... Greece leader...
Item #642390
March 19, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1936
* Eleftherios Venizelos death
* Prime Minister of Greece
* Liberal-democratic party
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "VENIZELOS IS DEAD IN PARIS EXILE AT 71" with subheads and photo. First report coverage on the death of Eleftherios Venizelos, Prime Minister of Greece.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52... See More
1st U.S. mail rocket flight.....
Item #642389
February 24, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 24, 1936
* 1st American rocket plane success
* Rocket mail - Frido Kessler (1st report)
* Greenwood Lake, New York
Page 19 has one column headings that include: "MAIL IS DELIVERED BY ROCKET GLIDER", "Device Splutters for 2,000 Feet from New York to Jersey on Greenwood Lake", "Postmaster Is Obliging" and more. (see) First report cov... See More
Antonio Scotti death... Italian baritone...
Item #642388
February 29, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 29, 1936
* Antonio Scotti death (1st report)
* Italian baritone from Naples, Italy
* Metropolitan Opera "The Met" fame
The top of the page 8 has a one column heading: "ANTONIO SCOTTI, 70, NOTED SINGER, DIES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage includes 3 related photos and illustration.
Other news, sports and advertisements o... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #642382
May 22, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1944
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
Page 5 has one column headings: "NAZIS BAR RESCUE OF 1,350 ORPHANS", "Refuse Safe-Conduct for Ship to Carry Jews Whose Parents Were Murdered in Balkans". See images for coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupied Europe. Rare to find such reports... See More
Actor & director Oscar Asche death...
Item #642377
March 24, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1936
* Oscar Asche death
* Australian actor & more
* Chu Chin Chow musical fame
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "OSCAR ASCHE DEAD; AUTHOR AND ACTOR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Australian actor, director and writer, Oscar Asche. He was best known for his record-breaking musical Chu Chin Chow.
Other new... See More
3rd battle of Aisne.. WWI...
Item #642346
May 28, 1918
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 28, 1918
* 3rd battle of the Ainse begins
* World War I
The front page has a three column headline: "VAST GERMAN FORCE EFFECTS CROSSING OF THE AINSE RIVER" with subheads. (see) Coverage during World War I including the beginning of the third battle of the Aisne.
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light toni... See More
1905 Snyder, Oklahoma F5 tornado disaster....
Item #642334
May 12, 1905
THE SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 12, 1905
* Snyder, Oklahoma tornado
* F5 tornado disaster
The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "Dead May Exceed 100" "From Oklahoma Tornado" and more. (see) Coverage on the F5 tornado that hit Snyder, Oklahoma, one of the worst natural disasters in that state.
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 p... See More
1931 Philadelphia Athletics World Series...
Item #642314
October 05, 1931
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1931
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 6)
The front page has a nice banner headline proclaiming: "MACKS WIN, 8-1; TYING SERIES AT 3-ALL" with subheads and inning by inning description. (see) Nice for display.
Complete in 26 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.
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Dame Clara Butt death.. contralto singer...
Item #642307
January 24, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1936
* Clara Butt death (1st report)
* English contralto - concert singer
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "DAME CLARA BUTT, CONCERT STAR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
King George V funeral...
Item #642305
January 29, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 29, 1936
* George V funeral & burial
* King of the United Kingdom
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GEORGE V IS BURIED WITH REGAL POMP AS NATION GRIEVES" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 9 with five related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports a... See More
Bonus Act of 1936 becomes law... WWI veterans...
Item #642304
January 28, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 28, 1936
* Bonus Act becomes law (1st report)
* Adjusted Compensation Payment Act
* World War I - WWI military veterans
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "BONUS BILL BECOMES LAW; REPASSED IN SENATE, 76-19; PAYMENT WILL BE SPEEDED" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famou... See More
H. H. Asquith death... British Prime Minister..
Item #642303
February 15, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1928
* H. H. Herbert Henry Asquith death
* 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith
* Liberal Prime Minister of United Kingdom
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LORD ASQUITH DIES ON ENGLISH ESTATE; PREMIER 8 YEARS" with subheads and photo. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history re... See More
Wayne County jail escape... Detroit....
Item #642299
January 25, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1928
* Wayne County jail escape
* Detroit, Michigan
The top of page 3 has a two column heading: "Twenty-one Men Dig Out of Detroit Jail; Two Are Caught, 19 Escape Into Canada" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high perce... See More
T. E. Lawrence returns to England....
Item #642268
September 27, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 27, 1928
* T. E. Lawrence Muslim saint - spy ?
* World War I - Arab Revolt & more fame
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Report Lawrence Now a Moslim Saint Spying on the Bolshevist Agents in India" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 60 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced ... See More
Hollinger Gold Mine fire disaster...
Item #642229
February 11, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1928
* Hollinger Gold Mine fire disaster
* Timmins, Ontario, Canada
The front page has a one column heading: "FIRE TRAPS 47 MEN IN CANADIAN MINE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the fire at the Hollinger Gold Mine in Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Thirty-nine miners perished in this disaster.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the d... See More
Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman guilty....
Item #642228
February 10, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 10, 1928
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman found guilty
The front page has a one column heading: "FIND HICKMAN SANE, GUILTY OF MURDER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on William Edward Hickman being found guilty for the murder of 12 year old Marion Parker.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compl... See More
Samuel Kinkead killed... fighter ace...
Item #642214
March 13, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1928
* Aviator Samuel Kinkead killed
* South African fighter ace
* High Speed Flight RAF
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BRITISH FLIER DIES IN PLUNGE INTO SEA; SOUGHT SPEED MARK" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 60 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very hig... See More
Leslie Stuart death... English composer...
Item #642175
March 28, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1928
* Leslie Stuart death (1st report)
* Edwardian musical comedy composer
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "British Composer, Leslie Stuart, Dies" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Co... See More
Adele Blood suicide death... actress...
Item #642162
September 14, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1936
* Adele Blood suicide death (gun)
* Silent movies & vaudeville actress
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "ADELE BLOOD HOPE, ACTRESS, ENDS LIFE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of this American actress in silent movies, vaudeville and theater.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
Tehran Conference in 1943 WWII...
Item #642151
December 03, 1943
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, December 3, 1943
* Tehran Conference in Iran
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill - Joseph Stalin
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "May Issue 'Give in or Die' Ultimatum at Mid-east Meeeting" (see) Coverage on the Tehran Conference meeting between the big three powers in Iran.
Other news of the day throug... See More
Felix Huston Robertson death...
Item #642144
April 21, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1928
* Felix Huston Robertson death
* Confederate States Army general
* Only native-born Texan rebel general
* Last surviving general of the Confederacy
The top of the front page 17 has a one column heading: "GEN. ROBERTSON DIES AT AGE OF 88" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Felix Huston Robertson, last surviving general of... See More
1945 Bombing of Dresden Germany....
Item #642141
February 14, 1945
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, February 14, 1945
* Bombing of Dresden Germany
* RAF & United States Air Force bombers
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "U.S. Attack Follows Big RAF Assault On Dresden" with subhead. (see) Note: The bombings were made to try to end the war as quickly as possible so the Allies could focus on Japan. The decision to m... See More
Pope Pius XI closes Holy Door....
Item #642138
April 03, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1934
* Holy Door - portal of Papal Major Basilicas
* Pope Pius XI closes - End of Jubilee Year
The top of page 12 has a one column heading: "HOLY DOOR CLOSED; JUBILEE YEAR ENDS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Pope Pius XI closing the Holy Door in Rome.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 46 pages, light toning ... See More
Sonny Liston wins heavyweight boxing title....
Item #642136
September 26, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 26, 1962
* Sonny Liston vs. Floyd Patterson
* Heavyweight boxing title fight w/photo
Page 6 has a three column headline: "Rematch of Heavyweights Set 'As Soon As Possible'" with caption: "Liston Wins Big" and photo. (see) First report coverage on Sonny Liston becoming heavyweight boxing champion of the world ... See More
Serial killer & rapist Albert Fish pleads insanity......
Item #642117
January 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 8, 1935
* Albert Fish pleads not guilty
* By reason of insanity
* Serial killer, child rapist and cannibal
* "The Boogey Man" - "Gray Man"
* "Brooklyn Vampire" - "Werewolf of Wysteria"
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "PLEA OF INSANITY ENTERED FOR FISH" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is o... See More
Minnesota Woman found at Pelican Rapids....
Item #642073
November 17, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 17, 1932
* Minnesota Woman - skeletal remains
* Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County
* Anthropologist Albert Jenks
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Girl Slain in Ice Age Found in Minnesota; Apish Mongol Maid Lived 20,000 Years Ago" (see) Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 p... See More
Charles Poole murder by the Black Legion
Item #642072
May 22, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1936
* Black Legion - American terrorists
* Charles Poole murder - lynching
* Works Progress Administration organizer
The front page has a one column heading: "SEVEN 'VIGILANTES' ACCUSED OF MURDER" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements... See More
Charles Lindbergh flies "Spirit of St. Louis"....
Item #642070
May 01, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 1, 1928
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* "Spirit of St. Louis" airplane
* Smithsonian Institute in Wash. D.C.
The front page has a one column heading: "'WE' FLY TOGETHER ON FINAL JOURNEY" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Charles Lindbergh flying his famous airplane for the last time.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the ... See More
Paul Signac death... French painter...
Item #642060
August 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 16, 1935
* Paul Signac death
* French painter
* Pointillist style
Page 15 has a one column heading: "PAUL SIGNAC DEAD; FAMOUS PAINTER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Paul Signac, French Neo-Impressionist painter. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do ... See More
Gene Tunney defends heavyweight boxing championship...
Item #642059
July 27, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1928
* Gene Tunney defeats Tom Heeney
* World's heavyweight boxing title
* Last fight before retirement (3 days later)
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "TUNNEY SCORES KNOCKOUT OVER HEENEY IN ELEVENTH; ONLY 50,000 SEE THE BATTLE" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section with headlines, photos and round by r... See More
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