1953 Flint, Michigan tornado disaster....
Item #573999
June 09, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 9, 1953 This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "TORNADO DEATH TOLL 128" with subhead: "Report That 750 Persons Are Injured"
This tells of the Flint, Michigan tornado outbreak which was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
Vicksburg MS tornado disaster....
Item #573989
December 07, 1953
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 7, 1953 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Rescue Gangs Hunt More Victims Of Vicious Tornado" "At Least 30 Lives Reported Lost At Vicksburg, Miss."
This tells of the 1953 Vicksburg, Mississippi tornado outbreak.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good conditio... See More
Lou Gehrig's 2,000 straight game....
Item #573973
June 01, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 1, 1938 This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "TOM HENRICH CLOUTS SIXTH HOME RUN, 12-5" "Dickey Gets Fifth as New Yorkers Smash Boston Nine" with box scores. (see)
This was the 2,000th game milestone achieved by Yankee great Lou Gehrig. He would end up playing in 2,130 straight games before ending his car... See More
The post Civil War Era...
The influence of newspapers???
Item #573958
June 17, 1867
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, dated in 1867 This is an original post-Civil War 19th century issues from Bethlehem, PA.
*Editorial comment on the influence of newspapers
Page one has an interesting article on the influence of newspaper editors upon their readership. Additionally, the issue contains post-war/reconstruction era reporting and is loaded with period advertise... See More
1929 actress Lily Langtry death...
Item #573955
February 12, 1929
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1929
* Lily Langtry death
* British actress "Jersey Lily"
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "LILY LANGTRY, ONE TIME NOTED ACTRESS, DEAD" "'Jersey Lily' Passed Away at Monte Carlo Following Attack of Heart Failure"
Tells of the... See More
Al Capone indicted for last time....
Item #573950
June 05, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, June 5, 1931 This 26 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Indict Capone in Income Tax Fraud".
This would ultimately be what ended Al Capone's reign as mob leader in Chicago.
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
Great for Christmas gifts...
3 19th century issues from "Bethlehem"...
Item #573947
(3 issues) BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, PA, dated in 1867 This is a special offering for the month of August - a three issue set of original post-Civil War 19th century issues from Bethlehem, PA. Each issue contains a wealth of post-war/reconstruction era reporting and is loaded with period advertisements - including many wood-cut ads. Nice to have mid-19th century issues from wh... See More
Babe Ruth suspended....
Item #573941
June 20, 1922
NEWPORT DAILY NEWS, Newport, Rhode Island, June 20, 1922 This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "RUTH SUSPENDED THREE DAYS AGAIN" "Removed by Johnson for Altercation in Monday's Game" and more. (see)
Tells of Babe Ruth being suspended for arguing with umpire. Ban Johnson warns Ruth to behave or be suspended for the whole Summer.... See More
V-2 rocket rises a mile for 1st time....
Item #573932
July 31, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1946
* V-2 rocket - missile launch
* White Sands New Mexico NM
* 1 mile altitude reached for 1st time
This 48 page newspaper has small one column headlines near the bottom of page 6: "V-2 REACHES 104 MILES", "Army Reports Altitude Mark Set by German Rocket".
This tells of the very first rocket to reach a altitude of a mile or more for th... See More
Rudolph Valentino death...
Item #573878
August 24, 1926
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, August 24, 1926
* Famous movie actor death
* Rudolph Valentino
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"MILLIONS PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO DEAD IDOL" and "Crowds Clamor for Last Look at Valentino Remains, Lying in State".
Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear and tear... See More
Hillsboro KY nursing home fire...
Item #573850
November 01, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, November 1, 1952 This 20 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Nursing Home Fire Kills 18".
This tells of the nursing home fire disaster at Hillsboro, Kentucky.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.
1952 Waco TX buses disaster.....
Item #573839
August 05, 1952
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 5, 1952
* Waco TX Texas
* Greyhound buses disaster
This34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* 28 DIE AS BUSES COLLIDE IN TEXAS
* Headon Crash Turns Two Into Fiery Tray; 24 Hurt
with smaller subheads.
Tells of the head on crash of two greyhound buses in Waco, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout. L... See More
Rialto Theatre fire in New Haven CT...
Item #573838
November 28, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 28, 1921
* Rialto Theater fire disaster
* New Haven CT Connecticut
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "NEW HAVEN THEATRE BURNS; FIND 4 DEAD; MAY BE 30 VICTIMS", "Blaze Starts on Stage and Sweeps Through Old Structure With Great Rapidity", "80 Burned And Injured", and more (see i... See More
Joe Louis... Arturo Godoy...
Item #573792
February 10, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 10, 1940
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Arturo Godoy
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "LOUIS DEFENDS CROWN BUT HAS TOUGHEST FIGHT" "Champion Is Given Split Decision Over Godoy; 15,657 Attend" with photo of Louis. (see)
Tells of t... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...
Item #573735
October 06, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 6, 1922 This newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GIANTS AND YANKEES TIE IN 10 INNINGS, 3-3" "Darkness Ends Second World's Series Game at Polo Grounds--37,000 Attend" and more. (see) More coverage is on pages 18 & 19 with more headlines & stats. Other news, additional sports and adverti... See More
Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd....
Item #573610
October 22, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 22, 1934
* Day of Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd death
* Shot by Melvin Purvis
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"FLOYD BELIEVED WOUNDED; AID IS CAUGHT IN OHIO" "Richetti Jailed After Gun Fight; wide Search Launched"
Other news of the day including various adve... See More
Oconee Georgia tornado disaster...
Item #573576
February 11, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 11, 1921
* Oconee & Gardner GA Georgia
* Tornado outbreak disaster
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GEORGIA TORNADO TAKES HEAVY TOLL", "Thirty Reported Dead, But There Is No Way of Obtaining Accurate Information as to Exact Number". Thistells of the tornado disaster at Oconee and Gard... See More
Argonaut gold mine disaster...
Item #573554
August 31, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 31, 1922
* Argonaut gold mine fire disaster
* Jackson, California
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"FIRE IN GOLD MINE CHECKED; INTENSE HEAT BARS RESCUE" with subheads (see photos) which tells of the Argonaut gold mine disaster at Jackson, California. This was the worst gold mine disaster in United States... See More
Cy Young death in 1955...
Item #573530
December 07, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 7, 1955
* Honus Wagner death
* Pittsburgh Pirates
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Wagner Great Credit To Game, Frick Says" "New Generation Pays Tribute to Departed Hall of Fame Member; Has .329 Lifetime Mark"
Tells of the death of famous Pittsburgh Pirates baseball star Ho... See More
Paris, Tennessee negro lynching...
Item #573511
June 18, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1927
* Joseph Upchurch negro lynching
* Paris, Tennessee
This 36 page newspaper has a small and somewhat discrete one column headline on page 14: "POSSE KILLS NEGRO" and more. (see)
Tells of the lynching (shooting) of negro Joseph Upchurch in Paris, Tennessee.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear and chip... See More
Gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond found not guilty...
Item #573501
July 15, 1931
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1931
* Famous New York City gangster
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* Acquitted for torture (assault)
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LEGS' DIAMOND WINS ACQUITTAL" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Light b... See More
Great Baltimore fire of 1904...
Item #573451
February 11, 1904
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 11, 1904 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page that include: "BY FEDERAL TROOPS" "Treasure Beneath Baltimore Will Be Guarded" and more. (see) Other news of the day and advertisements are within the issue as well.
This has the usual browning with little margin wear, otherwis
... See More
This has the usual browning with little margin wear, otherwis
Michigan Rose Bowl in 1951
Item #573266
January 02, 1951
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1951
* Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. California Golden Bears
* Sugar Bowl: Kentucky Wilcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners
* Orange Bowl: Clemson Tigers vs. Miami Hurricanes
* Cotton Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 6) that include:
* Bowl Games Provide A Fi... See More
German U-Boat Deutschland...
Item #573217
July 14, 1916
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 14, 1916 This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "STILL SILENT ON DEUTSHLAND" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
Marion Parker murder... William Hickman...
Item #573138
December 24, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 24, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman ARREST
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Hickman Shows Worry; Examined by Alienist; Locate Three Cramers" and more. (see)
Tells of the recent kidnapping and murder of 12 year old Marion Parker by Wi... See More
Lou Gehrig has a field day....
Item #573128
June 13, 1928
THE WORLD, New York City, June 13, 1928
* Lou Gehrig has 2 HR & 2 Triples
* New York Yankees - Babe Ruth
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 11: "Yankees End Their 'Slump'" with subheads that include: "RUTH SWATS 23D, GEHRIG GETS PAIR IN 15 TO 7 VICTORY" and more.
Tells of Lou Gehrig collecting 14 total bases whil... See More
Richard Speck mass murder...
Item #573123
July 18, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 18, 1966
* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders
* Student nurses
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Defer Arraignment Of Accused Killer"
Tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise ... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones Quits... heading for the movies...
Item #573110
November 17, 1930
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, November 17, 1930.
* Bobby Jones quits golf for the movies
This 22 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "BOBBY' JONES RETIRES".
A historic item for the golf collector.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond found not guilty...
Item #573109
July 15, 1931
THE NORWIICH SUN, New York, July 15, 1931
* Famous New York City gangster
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* Acquitted for torture (assault)
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DIAMOND IS ACQUITTED OF CHARGES" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
1923 Pineville, Louisiana tornado...
Item #573062
April 05, 1923
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 5, 1923
* Pineville, Louisiana
* Tornado disaster
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "TORNADO KILLS 20, INJURING 60"
Tells of the Pineville, Louisiana tornado disaster.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Sublet WY mine disaster....
Item #572923
September 17, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 17, 1924 This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "REMOVING DEAD FROM COLLIERY IN WYOMING" "About 60 Men Trapped in Coal Mine By Explosion".
This tells of the Kemmerer Coal Mine explosion at Sublet, Wyoming.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condit... See More
1924 Welch WV mining disaster....
Item #572922
March 28, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 28, 1924
* Yukon WV West Virginia
* Coal mine gas explosion
This 20 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "25 MEN ENTOMBED BY MINE EXPLOSION"
A very small but 1st report on the Yukon Pocahontas Coal Company explosion at the #2 mine near Welch, West Virginia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
1926 Tahona OK mine disaster...
Item #572918
September 04, 1926
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, September 4, 1926 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Sixteen Bodies of Blast Victims Located in Mine" and more. (see)
This tells of the Smokeless Coal Company mine explosion at Tahoma, Oklahoma.
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Frank Sinatra - Mia Farrow wed...
Item #572916
July 20, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 20, 1966
* Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow married
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Sinatra, Mia Wed in Vegas" which tells of famous singer Frank Sinatra and actress Mia Farrow.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. A few small binding holes along the spine but otherwise in go... See More
Presidential Candidates... 1820 Census...
Item #572890
January 26, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 26, 1822 Inside the issue is a report "Next President"... "Pretty work for eight dollars a day!" This article is approximately one full page and includes the names of the those put forth as candidates. The front page and another page inside the issue is reporting on "The Census". Other news of the government and of day... See More
Hanover PA mine explosion...
Item #572876
June 07, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 7, 1924 This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "14 VICTIMS OF MINE DISASTER".
This tells of the Hanover, Pennsylvania coal mine explosion disaster in the Loomis mine of the Glen Alden Coal Company.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
1925 Victoria MS train wreck disaster....
Item #572871
October 27, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 27, 1925 This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* TRAIN TOPPLES INTO RAVINE; 20 ARE KILLED
Tells of the Sunnyland, Frisco passenger train wreck at Victoria, Mississippi after derailment.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond found not guilty...
Item #572805
July 15, 1931
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Washington, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1931 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LEGS DIAMOND FREED ON TORTURE CHARGE" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good.
USS S-51 submarine disaster...
Item #572788
September 28, 1925
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, September 28, 1925 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Crew Alive ? Diver Hears Faint Knock
* Sub Fishers Spurred to New Effort by Life Sign; May Raise Hulk Today
and more. (see)
This tells of the sinking the USS S-51 (SS-162) submarine near Block Island off of Rhode Island.
Other news of the da... See More
Richard Speck mass murder....
Item #572787
July 16, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, July 16
, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Police Certain Survivor Can Identify Killer".
This tells of Richard Speck, the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Rudolph Valentino at rest in 1926...
Item #572771
September 07, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 7, 1926
* Rudolph Valentino burial site
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
"Valentino at Rest, Amid Hollywood Scenes of Success"
Tells of movie actor Rudolph Valentino arriving in Hollywood Forever Cemetery for final burial.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along t... See More
Kirbyville, Texas negro lynching...
Item #572702
June 22, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 22, 1934
* Son Griggs negro lynching
* Kirbyville, Texas
This 42 page newspaper has small one column headlines on the back page (pg. 42) "HANG, SHOOT, DRAG NEGRO" "Texas Mob Lynches Prisoner Arrested With White Woman"
Tells of the lynching of Negro Son Griggs in Kirbyville, Texas.
Other news of the day through... See More
1926 Helena, Alabama mine explosion....
Item #572668
January 30, 1926
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, January 30, 1926
* Helena, Alabama
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "3 MINE BLASTS TAKE 35 LIVES" "Bodies of 17 Victims Recovered at Scene of Alabama Disaster"
Tells of the Mossboro mine explosion of the Premier Coal Company at Helena, Alabama.
Other ... See More
1951 Union West Virginia mine explosion...
Item #572572
November 01, 1951
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 1, 1951
* Union West Virginia
* Coal mine explosion
* Cabin Creek field
This 62 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "COAL MINE BLAST FATAL TO TWELVE" "Bodies Are Found Deep in W. Va. Mountain"
Tells of the Truax-Traer Coal Company Cabin Creek mine explosion at Union, West ... See More
Knute Rockne biggest upset??...
Item #572529
November 29, 1926
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, November 29, 1926
* Carnegie Tech (Mellon)
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish - NCAA football
* 1 of the greatest upsets (Monday 1st report)
* Knute Rockne skips game (mistake)
This 20 page newspaper has sports reporting under "SEASON OF THRILLS IN FOOTBALL WORLD" and more which includes news of the huge upset of Notre Dame by Carnegie Tech. Knu... See More
1951 Elizabeth, New York airplane crash...
Item #572521
December 17, 1951
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 17, 1951
* Elizabeth, New Jersey disaster
* Curtiss-Wright C-46 Commando airplane
This 8 page newspaper has a four headline on the front page: "Former Resident Here Heads One Inquiry Into Air Crash" with subhead. (see)
Tells of the C-46 airplane crash disaster at Elizabeth, New Jersey in which 56 people were killed.
Other ... See More
Charlie Chaplan nervous breakdown...
Item #572481
January 24, 1927
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, January 24, 1927 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Charlie Chaplin Suffers Relapse, Sent Back to Bed" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good.
1927 Baylor basketball team disaster....
Item #572477
January 23, 1927
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, January 23, 1927
* Baylor basketball team (The Immortal Ten)
* Round Rock TX Texas disaster (1st report)
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* 10 Students Die as Train, Bus Crash
* Crack Athletes of Baylor University Lose Lives in Fatal Accident; Bodies Dragged and Tossed
and more. (see)
Tells of the Bayl... See More
Kingston WV mine disaster....
Item #572426
January 26, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, January 26, 1929
* Kingston WV West Virginia
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "17 ENTOMBED BY GAS BLAST IN COAL MINE" and "Flame Shoots from Shaft With Force Enough to Raze House" and more. This tells of the Kingston Pocahontas Coal company mine explosion in West Virg... See More
Richard Speck mass murder....
Item #572409
July 15, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, July 15, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Fellow Employee Could Have Been Slayer of Nurses".
This tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
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