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Frank Nitti (Al Capone hitman) shot in 1932...
Item #638254
December 20, 1932
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1932
* Frank Nitti shot by Chicago police
* Al Capone henchman - gangsters
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WOUND CAPONE AIDE IN CHICAGO; FIND NAME LIST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the shooting of famous Al Capone hitman, Frank Nitti, by Chicago police.
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
Actress Grace Moore & Al Capone deaths...
Item #638234
January 27, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1947
* Grace Moore killed in airplane crash
* Opera singer & actress - Tennessee Nightingale
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone death
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GRACE MOORE DIES IN BURNING PLANE; PRINCE ALSO KILLED" with subheads that include: "Crash In Denmark" "Take-Off Mishap Fatal to Sing... See More
Death of General Marshall... Burying of Errol Flynn...
Item #638217
October 17, 1959
DAILY NEWS, New York, October 17, 1959 The front page has the banner headline of "GEN. MARSHALL, WAR CHIEF, DIES" with coverage beginning on page two and continuing on page fourteen. "General of the Army George c. Marshall, 78, World War II Army chief of staff and architect of the Marshall Plan to save Western Europe from collapse and Communism, died at 6:-9 P.M. today..."... See More
Robert Stroud... the Birdman of Alcatraz...
Item #638216
February 01, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 1, 1956 The front page of this issue has an article entitled "The Birdman of Alcatraz". "Fortune Thrusts 3 Sparrows on Felon". "Robert F. Stroud became a world authority on birds and their diseases in a box-like little cell. He is a prisoner in Alcatraz, and has been confined in 'solitary' at various Federal penitent... See More
Death of Connie Mack...
Item #638210
February 12, 1956
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 12, 1956 Within the Sport's Section is a banner headline "Final Chapter Written In Story of Baseball Patriarch Connie Mack". Underneath is "Baseball History Reflected by Career of the Late Connie Mack" which includes five photos throughout his life. Other storylines are "Connie Mack and World Series and... See More
Werner von Fritssch killed....
Item #638205
September 26, 1939
BOSTON TRAVELER, September 26, 1939
* General Werner von Fritsch killed
* Supreme Commander of the Army
* German High Command member
The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead announcing: "FRITSCH MURDERED NAZI PRISONERS DAY" with subheads. (see) Very nice for display.
Complete with 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
Hermann Göring elected President of Reichsatg...
Item #638150
August 31, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1932
* Nazi leader Hermann Göring
* Elected president of the Reichstag
The top of the front page has one column headings: "REICHSTAG IS CALM; WILL ASK HINDENBURG TO LET IT CONTINUE" "Nazi Is Elected Speaker--'Toleration' of the Present Cabinet Is Likely" "Red Assails The President" and more. (see) First report coverag... See More
James Mark Baldwin death...
Item #638084
November 09, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 9, 1934
* James Mark Baldwin death
* Psychology - psychiatry - evolution
* Princeton University
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "JAMES M. BALDWIN, PSYCHOLOGIST, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of James Mark Baldwin, American philosopher and psychologist. I suspect this is one of the few publication... See More
Penn State Nittany Lions in 1934 & more....
Item #638080
December 10, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, December 10, 1934
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* NCAA college football games
Page 4 of this section has one column heading: "PENN STATE WINS FROM LEHIGH, 31-0" with subheads and lineups (see) Many other college football games reported as well.
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 12 pages, rag editi... See More
Helen Keller slams Hitler & Mussolini...
Item #638029
September 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1934
* Helen Keller - deaf & blind author
* Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "HELEN KELLER HITS AT TWO DICTATORS" with subheads. (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 hi... See More
Alice Speed-Stoll kidnapping....
Item #638028
October 11, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 11, 1934
* Alice Speed-Stoll kidnapping for ransom
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Mrs. B. V. Stoll Kidnapped From Her Louisville Home" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare ... See More
Raymond Poincaré death...
Item #638023
October 15, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1934
* French Statesman Raymond Poincaré death
* Prime Minister & President of France
The front page has a one column heading: "POINCARE IS DEAD; WAR STATESMAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo. (see) Lengthy text. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication... See More
New Year's Eve in small-town 1966...
Item #638015
December 31, 1966
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, December 31, 1966
* New Year's Eve, 1966
* Ads, news of the day, and more
What was it like to live in small-town America on New Year's Eve in 1966? Enjoy the sampling of ads, articles, cartoons, and comic strips revealing the contextual mindset of those living during the tumultuous time in both American and world history. After perusing a sele... See More
Christmas Eve in small-town 1966...
Item #638014
December 24, 1966
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, December 24, 1966
* Christmas Eve, 1966
* Ads, news of the day, and more
What was it like to live in small-town America on Christmas Eve in 1966? Enjoy the sampling of ads, articles, and cartoons revealing the contextual mindset of those living during the tumultuous time in both American and world history.
The issue is complete in eight pages and i... See More
1926 Miami, Florida hurricane...
Item #637965
September 20, 1926
THE WORLD, New York City, September 20, 1926
* Miami, Florida hurricane disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "FLORIDA SWEPT BY HURRICANE" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.
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French President de Gualle Resigns....
Item #637945
April 28, 1969
THE DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, April 28, 1969
* French President Charles de Gualle Resigns
The front page of this issue shows a photograph of French President Charles de Gualle with headline reading: "De Gualle Steps Down".
This issue is in good condition and is complete in about 32 pages.
Hurricane Flora strikes....
Item #637942
October 05, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 5, 1963
* Hurricane Flora - one of the Caribbean's wettest Hurricanes on record
* Historic devastation to Haiti and surrounding region
* Over 7,000 deaths
This 28 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "HURRICANE KILLS 61, THREATENS FLORIDA" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light bro... See More
Charles Lindbergh... Return on Destryer from successful Atlantic Ocean flight...
Item #637881
May 24, 1927
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 24, 1927
* Charles Lindbergh... Atlantic Ocean flight success
* Trip home to begin
This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "WARSHIP OFFERED LINDBERGH", with related subheads. Photos of Lindbergh's mother also present, with additional coverage. A nice headline for display. This was only two days after his his... See More
Charles Gardiner death... Black Hawks goaltender...
Item #637850
June 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1934
* Charles Gardiner death
* Chicago Black Hawks goaltender
* National Ice Hockey League
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "CHARLES GARDINER, HOCKEY STAR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Charles Gardiner, Chicago Black Hawks goaltender in National Hockey League. I suspect this is one of the fe... See More
Guglielmo Marconi radio waves for ships......
Item #637849
July 31, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1934
* Guglielmo Marconi invention
* Ultra short wave wireless radio
* For ship navigation in the blind
The front page has a one column heading: "DEVICE BY MARCONI GUIDES SHIP IN FOG" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newspr... See More
The World's Worst Divorce Attorney case....
Item #637828
June 04, 1916
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, June 4, 1916
* Victor Innes found guilty
* Mrs. John W. Nelms
* Eloise Dennis
The front page has a nice banner headline: "INNES, GUILTY, GIVEN 7-YEAR SENTENCE" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light toning, a little spine wear, generally good.... See More
A colorful 1938 supplement to a German newspaper...
Item #637818
October 22, 1938
Brummbar (the week's-supplement of the Berliner Morgenpost), October 22, 1938 A 4-page colorful supplement to the Berliner Morgenpost, with various illustrated cartoons - from just prior to World War II. This supplement is in very good condition (see images).
A Berlin, Germany magazine from just prior to WW2...
Item #637817
Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung, Berlin, Germany, 1937 An illustrated German magazine containing several Nazi and Adolph Hitler related images and articles - from just prior to the onset of World War 2. Complete in 142 pages, and includes the original color cover. Various minor mends, small edge tears, and a minimal amount of foxing, but is in overall good condition.
Kennedy - Johnson political ticket...
Item #637813
July 15, 1960
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer - Ilion, New York, July 15, 1960 The headlines reads "Johnson Candidacy Wins Both Acclaim, Protest" with subhead "Kennedy Plans Formal Acceptance Tonight". This includes photos of both John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. Additional articles pertaining to the convention are on the front page.
Other news, sports and advertisements are within.
C... See More
Nixon - Lodge political ticket...
Item #637812
July 28, 1960
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer - Ilion, New York, July 28, 1960 The banner headline reads "GOP Ticket: Nixon - Lodge" with subhead "To Ratify Lodge Tonight". This was the announcing of the Republican Presidential and Vice-Presidential ticket. This includes a photo of Richard Nixon. Additional articles"Nixon Now Seaks Out As Leader of Party" and "Kennedy Con... See More
Sandy Koufax wins NL MVP.... LA Dodgers...
Item #637808
October 31, 1963
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 31, 1963 This 52 page newspaper has a three column headline in the sport's section (page 44): "Koufax Completes Sweep Of Honors With MVP Win" with photo. Nice coverage on Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Sandy Koufax winning the National League Most Valuable Player award for the 1963 baseball season.
Koufax is remembered as one of ... See More
Polo Grounds last MLB game....
Item #637807
September 19, 1963
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 19, 1963 This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 39: "Phils Top Mets In final Contest At Polo Grounds" "Chris Short Gets 5-1 Victory Over Craig Anderson" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the very last major league baseball game held at the famous Polo Grounds in New York City.
Other news of th... See More
1962 World Series of baseball...
Item #637806
October 05, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 5, 1962
* 1962 World Series of baseball (game 1)
* New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants
* Whitey Ford
This 48 page newspaper has three column headline on the front page:
* Ford and Boyer Star as Yanks Rap Giants in Series Opener, 6-2
with subhead and related photos. (see) Much more on pages 40 & 41 with headlines and... See More
Opening game of 1961 World Series
Item #637805
October 05, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 5, 1961 The front page has a two column-wide headline "Ford of Yanks Beats Reds, 2 to 0, in Opener of Series" which also includes a photo of Whitey Ford pitching. The sports section features two banner headlines "Mantle Doubts He Can Play Today but Hopes to Get into Series Saturday" and "Reds Lose Game, but Not Sense of Humor, and Give Ful... See More
1962 Bobby Hull 50th Goal....
Item #637803
March 26, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 26, 1962.
* Bobby Hull
* Scores 50th Season Goal
* 1962 Original Report
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on page 13: "Hull Bags 50th Goal and Ties Bathgate for Scoring Crown" with subhead: "Chicago Star Third in NHL History to Claim Achievement; Ranger Ace Also
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* Bobby Hull
* Scores 50th Season Goal
* 1962 Original Report
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on page 13: "Hull Bags 50th Goal and Ties Bathgate for Scoring Crown" with subhead: "Chicago Star Third in NHL History to Claim Achievement; Ranger Ace Also
Jimmy Hoffa guilty...
Item #637802
July 27, 1964
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, July 27, 1964
* Jimmy Hoffa found guilty
* Teamsters leader
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Guilty in Union Pension Fraud Case".
Other news of the day including much on the Rochester NY race riots. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: In 1964, Hoffa was convicte... See More
Sandy Koufax's perfect game...
Item #637801
September 10, 1965
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 10, 1965
* Sandy Koufax perfect game
* Los Angeles Dodgers
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Koufax Adds Perfection To Long List Of Records"
Tells of Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Sandy Koufax's 1st and only perfect game pitched.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, oth... See More
Willie Mays 500th home run....
Item #637800
September 14, 1965
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 14, 1965
* Willie Mays 500 HR's
* San Francisco Giants
* MLB Baseball
This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 5: "Mays Keeps Slugging As Juan Hurls Giants Win". Tells of baseball great Willie Mays hitting his 500th career home run.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise i... See More
John Glenn in space...
Item #637799
February 20, 1962
PETERSON EVENING NEWS EXTRA, Paterson, New Jersey, February 20, 1962 The two-line banner headline reads "HE'S IN ORBIT, SHOT A SUCCESS! US Launches Spaceman After 10 Delays" with subhead "Glenn Hopes For 3 Trips Around Globe". This includes a photo of Astronaut John Glenn. Additional article "Astronaut's Day -- Glenn Calm, Serene As he Enters Ship".
Oth... See More
Jimmie Foxx death...
Item #637798
July 22, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 22, 1967
* Jimmie Foxx death
* Philadelphia Athletics - Boston Red Sox
This 38 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Jimmy Foxx Dies at 59; Hit 534 Home Runs" with photo of Foxx. (see)
Tells of the death a famous major league baseball star Jimmie Foxx.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wi... See More
1962 Carmichaels, Pennsylvania mine disaster...
Item #637797
December 07, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 7, 1962
* Carmichaels, Pennsylvania
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
"Little Hope Is Held for 36 Men Trapped in Mine" with subhead. (see)
Tells of the Robena Cola Mine explosion disaster of the Frosty Run shaft, U.S. Steel Corporation in Carmich... See More
Bert Campaneris plays all nine positions....
Item #637795
September 09, 1965
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 9, 1965 This 56 page newspaper has a two column photo on page 46 which shows Bert Campaneris with caption: "Man of Position"
He would become the first ever major league player to play all nine field positions in the same game.
Other news of day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Of "The House that Cazzie Built" fame...
Cazzie Russell... University of Michigan star...
Item #637793
February 07, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS PICTORIAL MAGAZINE, Detroit, Michigan, February 7, 1965
* Cazzie Russell - from during his "building of the house" era
* Michigan Wolverines' basketball legend
* Would become the NBA's #1 pick, all-star, coach, and winner of Athletes in Action's, "Coach Wooden 'Keys to Life' Award."
The cover has a full-page color photo of Cazzie, wi... See More
Adlai Stevenson's death report...
Item #637788
July 14, 1965
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 14, 1965
* Adlai Stevenson's death report
* U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
* Two-time Democratic candidate for President
The top of the front page has the bold banner heading: "Adlai Stevenson Dies in London at 65", with a photo and subhead, "He Collapses In Street Near U.S. Embassy." The inside
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* Adlai Stevenson's death report
* U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
* Two-time Democratic candidate for President
The top of the front page has the bold banner heading: "Adlai Stevenson Dies in London at 65", with a photo and subhead, "He Collapses In Street Near U.S. Embassy." The inside
Victor Feguer - last person executed in Iowa...
Item #637774
March 15, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 15, 1963
* Last person to be executed in Iowa
* Last to receive death penalty in the U.S. for approx. 40 years
Page 3 has the 3-line single-column heading: "Michigan Killer Dies on Gallows", with a photo and coverage of the execution of Victor Harry Feguer, who became the last person executed for a Federal Crime for nearly 40 years and is... See More
WSJ Centennial Edition...
Item #637768
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL - CENTENNIAL EDITION, New York (Bowling Green, OH distribution), 1989* This is the "Centennial Edition", printed in 1989
This special edition printed for the 100th anniversary of the WSJ is in three sections: "What The Future Holds", "Ten For The Textbooks", and "One Newspaper's Century: The Inside Story", and contains a we... See More
James Earl Ray wanted by FBI...
Item #637758
May 14, 1968
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, May 14, 1868 Page 6 carries a 3 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch advertisement "WANTED BY FBI" for James Earl Ray and the list of all of his aliasas. "James Earl Ray, a Missouri prison escapee, sought under the alias Eric Starvo Galt in connection with the gunshot slaying of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is one of the FBI's 'Ten Mos... See More
Robert Kennedy mourned... Extradition sought for James Earl Ray...
Item #637751
June 10, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, June 10, 1968 The front page has a headline "Pilgrimages Continue at Grave -- Millions Mourn Kennedy". "The pilgrimage of mourners to the grave of Robert F. Kennedy continued today. More than 7,000 filed past the new white cross at Arlington National Cemetery before midday...". This tells of Mr. Kennedy's burial.
Also on the f... See More
Memorial service for Medgar Evers...
Item #637750
July 15, 1963
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer - Ilion, New York, July 15, 1963 The front page has a two column, two line headline "Honor Medgar Evers Memory In Rainy Capitol Ceremony" which took place in Albany. "...Some of the demonstrators sat on the massive stone staircase of the Capitol, near the carving of the head of a Negro and a broken chain, a symbol of the freeing of the slaves. It... See More
McGwire breaks Maris' home run record...
Item #637745
September 09, 1998
CAPE COD TIMES, Haynnis (Cape Cod), Massachusetts, September 9, 1998 See the photos for very displayable coverage regarding Mark McGwire's 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' home run record. This is the complete issue and is in very good condition (see images).
Frank Sinatra Jr. kidnapped... Crash of Pan Am Clipper 214...
Item #637738
December 10, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 10, 1963 The front page has the reporting of "Sinatra's Son Still Missing; 6 Seized" which also contains a small photo of Frank Sinatra, Jr. and of the place he was kidnapped from. There is an additional article "Young Frankie's Voice is Echo of Famed Dad".
Also on the front page is "Pilot Calm as Jetline Plunges - 'C... See More
Actress Linda Darnell critically burned... Opening of the Astrodome...
Item #637732
April 10, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 10, 1965 The front page has a two column, three line headline "Linda Darnell Burned Critically In Rescue Effort". "Actress Linda Darnell suffered critical burns Friday in a heroic rescue attempt in a friend's flame-swept home. Burns of second and third degree covered 80 per cent of her body..." This includes a small photo of Darnell... See More
Medgar Evers assailant arrested... 125,000 rally in Detroit along with Martin Luther King...
Item #637703
June 24, 1963
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1963 The front page has a column-wide article "SUSPECT CHARGED IN EVERS MURDER" with subhead "Mississippi Salesman, 42, Seized After Fingerprints on Rifle Are Checked". "Byron de La Beckwith, known as an outspoken white supremacist, was charged with murder today in the ambush slaying of Medgar W. Evers, Negro Civil rights leader...".... See More
Joe Louis title fight vs. Tony Galento...
Item #637695
June 29, 1939
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 29, 1939
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Tony Galento (Two Ton)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
Page 9 has two column heading: "GALENTO PUTS UP GREAT FIGHT BUT LOUIS HOLDS TITLE" with subhead. (see photos)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, some spine wear, generally good.
wikipedia notes: On... See More
MArburg speech... Franz von Papen...
Item #637691
June 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1934
* Franz von Papen
* Marburg Speech
* Anti-National Socialism
The top of the front page has a one column headline: "PAPEN BACKS RIGHT TO CRITICIZE NAZIS ASKS FREER PRESS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the address given by German Vice Chancellor Franz von Papen at the University of Marburg. It was the last publicly made speech in Ge... See More
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