Adolph Hitler & Mussolini meet for 1st time....
Item #568602
June 16, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, New York, June 16, 1934 This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "HITLER TRADES AUSTRIAN UNION FOR ITALY'S AID" and more with smaller subheads. (see)
This was the very first time Adolph Hitler meet with Benito Mussolini.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
Large diamond found in mine....
Item #568599
January 20, 1919
CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, January 20, 1919
* Large diamond found of South African mine
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"DIAMOND LARGE AS EGG FOUND IN AFRICAN MINE" "It Is Soft Blue White and Weighs 388 1/4 Carats" "AMONG THE GREATEST" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day including period advertising. Light browning wit... See More
China Clipper trans-pacific flight...
Item #568563
November 25, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany NY November 25, 1935 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CLIPPER REACHES MIDWAY ISLANDS" "Giant Liner at Halfway Point on 8,000-Mile Air Mail Route" with photo of the famous airplane. (see)
Tells of the maiden flight of the first commercial flight across the Pacific Ocean.
Other news of the day. Light ... See More
Charles Nungesser Transatlantic Flight Try In 1927...
Item #568560
May 07, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 7, 1927
* Charles Nungesser pre take off
* Transatlantic airplane flight try
* Just before Charles Lindbergh
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "NUNGESSER IS READY; WAITS ON WEATHER" "French Airplane May Start Out Any Hour on Ocean Flight to New York" "MA... See More
Charles Nungesser Transatlantic Flight Try In 1927...
Item #568557
May 12, 1927
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 12, 1927
* Charles Nungesser disappears - search
* Transatlantic airplane flight try
* Just before Charles Lindbergh's attempt
This 56 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page: "CLUE TO FLIERS GIVEN IN NORTH" "Newfoundland Men Report Hearing Plane Early on Monday Morning" "U. S. WIDENS SEA ... See More
Yankees win the 1956 World Series....
Item #568556
October 11, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, October 11, 1956
* Yankees win the Major League World Series
* Photos of Yogi Berra, Casey Stengel
* Article by Mickey Mantle
The sports page has the various reports concerning the Yankees winning the baseball World Series, with articles headed: "Series One of he Best" "Victorious Casey Impressed by Pitchers, N... See More
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in 1926...
Item #568552
January 06, 1926
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 6, 1926
* Evelyn Nesbit Thaw suicide attempt
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "EVELYN NESBIT WILL RECOVER, DOCTOR THINKS" "Second Attempt to End Life Fails When Beauty Drinks Poison" ""DIDN'T WANT TO LIVE" IS STATEMENT TO MAID" and more. (see)
Tell... See More
Pretty Boy Floyd hunted...
Item #568550
October 14, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 14, 1933
* Machine Gun Kelly put away for life
* Pretty Boy Floyd hunted
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7: "OFFICIALS PUSH THEIR HUNT FOR OUTLAWS" "Floyd, Underhill and Miller Sought, Now That Bailey and Kelly Have Been Convicted"
Tells of the conviction of George 'Machine Gun'... See More
John D. Rockefeller death...
Item #568547
May 24, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 24, 1937 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ROCKEFELLER, SR., SUCCUMBS" "End Comes in 98th Year to Capitalist and Philanthropist" with photo of Rockefeller. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
John D. Rockefeller death in 1937....
Item #568539
May 24, 1937
Albany Evening News, Albany, New York, May 24, 1937
* John D. Rockefeller... Report on death...
* Oil tycoon...
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Simple Rites Planned for Rockefeller," "Aged Philanthropist Dies Relatively Poor Man in 98th Year," with much more on pages 2 & 9 with related photos.
Other news of th... See More
Rudolph Valentino death....
Item #568538
August 26, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 26, 1926 This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Valentino's Body Is Barred From Pubic View".
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
... See More
Post Stock Market Crash of 1929...
Item #568537
November 05, 1929
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, November 5, 1929 This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "STOCKS CLOSE AT DAY'S LOWS" "RASKOB DENIES STOCK GAMBLE".
The depression era was just around the corner.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Lou Gehrig keeps streak alive...
Item #568517
July 15, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 15, 1934
* Lou Gehrig keeps streak alive
* 1st symptoms of fatal disease ?
* New York Yankees
This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section that include: "TIGERS HALT YANKS TO REGAIN THE LEAD" "Ruth Hits 701st Homer" and more with smaller subheads that include: &q... See More
Lindbergh in 1927...
Item #568516
May 16, 1927
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, May 16, 1927
* Race for 1st to cross Atlantic Ocean in airplane
* Charles Lindbergh & more
* Getting close (awaiting better weather)
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "3-PLANE RACE TO PARIS MAY START MAY 18" "Unfavorable Weather Seems Certain to Prevent Scheduled Ta... See More
Charles Whitman... Texas Tower Shootings...
Item #568497
August 03, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 3, 1966
* Charles Whitman (Sniper)
* Texas Tower Shootings
* University of Texas, Austin, Texas
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Texas Governor Calls For Sniper Meeting" with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: Charles Joseph Whitman (June 24, 1941 – ... See More
Home run in every inning MLB game...
Item #568492
July 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 11, 1929
* 1 home run in each inning (9)
* MLB baseball game
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "9 HOMERS IN GAME AS PIRATES TRIUMPH" "Phils Defeated, 15-9, as Clubs Come Within One Circuit Blow of Record" with box scores. (see)
Tells of the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Pit... See More
Grace Kelly...
Item #568487
April 20, 1956
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 20, 1956
* America actress Grace Kelly
* Prince Rainer III of Monoco - Wedding
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Grace, Prince Resume Cruise Aboard 'Honeymoon' Yacht" with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia ... See More
Death of Ernie Pyle...
Item #568472
April 19, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, April 19, 1945
* Ernie Pyle death
One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this article for the first time involving one of their American heroes of that time. A great issue to hang framed on the wall of any military or journalist enthusiast.
The front page has a two column headline: "Ernie Py... See More
Bobby Jones wins British Open...
Item #568466
June 21, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, June 21, 1930
* Bobby Jones wins British Open
* PGA golf
* Year of grand slam victory (3rd of 4)
This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 9: "Jones Succeeds in Every Objective of His 1930 European Golfing Invasion" with subheads: "FIRST GOLFER WITH 3 TITLES AT SAME TIME" and more. (see)
This would be the ye... See More
Occupation of Haiti ends....
Item #568463
August 16, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 16, 1934 This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that includes: "MARINES QUIT HAITI; ISLANDERS ELATED" "Last Unit Ceremonially Marks End of 19 Years' Occupation and Sails for Home" and more.
Tells of the official end of United States occupation of the Island of Haiti.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edi... See More
Johnny Burnett gets 9 hits/1game....
Item #568450
July 11, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 11, 1932
* Johnny Burnett 9 hits in one game (MLB record)
* Jimmie Foxx 3 home runs
* Cleveland Indians
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 16 that include:
* ATHLETICS SUBDUE THE INDIANS IN 18TH
* Win Long, Dramatic Struggle, 18-17---Cleveland Makes 33 Hits, Mackman 25
* FOXX GETS THREE HOMERS
with box scores and photo of Foxx... See More
Stan Musial player of decade...
Item #568449
July 10, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 10, 1956
* Stan Musial player of decade
* St. Louis Cardinals
This 40 page newspaper has a three column photo on page 33 with caption: "Player of Decade" which shows Stan Musial receiving a grandfather's clock from Bob Feller. (see)
Also a one column headline: "Musial Honored"
Other news of the day thr... See More
Bob Lemon no-hitter....
Item #568422
July 01, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 1, 1948 Thiis 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Lemon No-Hitter Makes A Prophet Of Owner Veeck". This tells of Cleveland Indians' pitcher Bob Lemon becoming the first American League player to throw a no-hitter in a night game.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Earl Averill MLB home run debut... Babe Ruth marries...
Item #568322
April 17, 1929
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, April 17, 1929 This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Widow to Become Ruth's Bride at Church Today" and more. (see) Tells of the day Babe Ruth married Claire Hodgson.
Also one column headlines on page 14 that include: "INDIANS DEFEAT TIGERS, 5 TO 4, IN ELEVEN INNINGS" and more with box score... See More
Howard Hughes around World flight....
Item #568316
July 12, 1938
OMAHA DAILY JOURNAL = STOCKMAN, Nebraska, July 12, 1938
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Flight around World
This 4 page newspaper from the corn belt has one column headlines on the front page: "HUGHES REACHES OMSK IS DASH 'ROUND GLOBE", "American and Companions Reach Moscow 17 Hours Ahead of Post's Record" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor ma... See More
Whitey Ford NYY pitcher....
Item #568285
July 01, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 1, 1961 This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Yankees' Ford In 14th Win". Tells of New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford winning his 14th game of the season.
With this win, Ford became the1st American League pitcher to win 8 games in one month in MLB history.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little s... See More
John Dillinger Tucson, Arizona capture...
Item #568252
January 30, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 30, 1934
* John Dillinger headled back to jail
* Crown Point Jail, Indiana
* Tuscon Arizona capture
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4 that include: "DILLINGER IN PLANE ON WAY TO INDIANA" "Outlaw Chief Fights, Kicks and Screams as Officers Shackle Him for Trip" and more. See photos ... See More
New York Yankees 1st World Series... Babe Ruth out for the game...
Item #568242
October 13, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 13, 1921
* New York Yankees 1st World Series
* New York Giants World Champions
* MLB baseball (FINAL GAME)
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "GIANTS AHEAD, 1-0, IN EIGHTH BATTLE OF WORLD'S SERIES" "Waite Hoyt Again Goes In to Halt Onward Rush of National Leaguers" and m... See More
Rudolph Valentino death....
Item #568239
August 25, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 25, 1926 This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Valentino's Body Guarded Today By Mounted Police". Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
... See More
Charles Lindbergh Paris flight...
Item #568228
May 17, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 17, 1927 This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ROW MAY PUT BELLANCA PLANE OUT OF RACE" "Bertaud and Levine Quarrel Over Delay In Paris Flight; Weather Unfavorable".
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Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
Tiny newspaper...
Item #568216
THE O.C. DAILY, 1867 No, it's not from Orange County, but rather from the Oneida Community in New York. This is a tiny newspaper, measuring just 4 by 5 inches, four pages. Various tidbits, great condition. Note: month and day will be different than the one shown in the photo.
Henry Benjamin "Hank" Greenburg...
Item #568126
January 19, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 19, 1947
* Henry Benjamin 'Hank' Greenburg
* Detroit Tigers - Pittsburgh Pirates
This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the first page of the sport's section (near the back, section 5): "GREENBURG IS SOLD FOR 'SIZABLE SUM' TO THE PIRATES" "Detroit Parts With Home Run King When Others in League Decline to ... See More
Birth Control approved by AMA...
Item #568111
June 09, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 9, 1937
* Birth Control approved by the AMA
* American Medical Association
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "U.S. Medicine Committed to Birth Control" "A.M.A. Reserves Its Long Opposition to Contraceptives" and more.
Tells of the American Medical Association (AM... See More
Longest basketball game...
Item #568096
February 22, 1953
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, February 22, 1953 This 100+ page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "Six Extra Periods Played". This tells of the longest college basketball game played between Niagara and Siena.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition, a few small clippings cut put in unrelated pages including the front... See More
Grand Coulee Dam starts operations...
Item #568094
March 23, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, March 23, 1941 This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 28 that include: "COULEE DAM BEGINS PRODUCING ENERGY" "Thousands Throng Project as First Generator Starts Two Years Ahead of Schedule" and more with nice four column photo of the famous dam. More related reporting on page E10.
Other news of the day throughout. Ligh... See More
Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests...
Item #568087
January 29, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1951
* Don Gentile - American fighter plane ace killed
* Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Don Gentile Killed in Jet Crash; U.S. Ace in Europe Shot Down 19" with photo.
Also one column headlines on the front that include: "2D ATOMIC BLAST ... See More
Last of Lou Gehrig's Grand Slam HR's...
Item #568085
August 21, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 21, 1938
* Lou Gehrig's last of his 23 record grand slam HRs
* New York Yankees - In a NYC paper
This 60+ page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page of the sport's section: "Yankees Crush Athletics, 11-3, Gehrig Driving Four-Run Homer" "Lou Bats In Six, Also Hitting a Double......" with box scores. ... See More
Jonas Salk...
Item #568080
April 11, 1955
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 11, 1955
* Jonas Salk
* Polio vaccine awaits final approval
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "WORLD IS TO LEARN TOMORROW OF RESULTS OF POLIO VACCINE TESTS"
It was actually this day that the vaccine was approved and made public.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wea... See More
Babe Ruth season prediction....
Item #568054
April 17, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, April 17, 1929 This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19: "RUTH SELECTS YANKS AGAIN IN AMERICAN LOOP" "Own Club Stronger than Last Year on Paper, He Says" "Predicts Athlectics Will Land No Higher Than Fourth Place" with small photo of Ruth.
Ironic statement because the Philadelphia Athletics went on to... See More
Moving day illustration...
Item #567974
May 04, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 4, 1867 (print only) This is a single leaf full page print taken from this issue entitled "'The First of May' - the Discomforts of Moving" which shows moving, cleaning, painting, etc, all going on in one illustration. This is a genuine leaf from the issue--not a reprint measuring approximately 10.25 x 15.5 inches and is in good condition.... See More
Babr Ruth 's very last MLB game....
Item #567970
May 31, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 31, 1935 This 16 page newspaper has a very small one column heading on page "Phiols Wallop Braves Twice" with box scores. (see)
In the first game of this double-header, Babe Ruth struck put in the first inning, then hurt his knee taking him out of the game. This was actually his last time on the field of play as a baseball player. ... See More
Lou Gehrig as parole commissioner...
Item #567965
January 03, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 3, 1940 This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 23: "GEHHRIG BEGINS JOB ON PAROLE BOARD" "Refuses to 'Spout' Ideas on Crime Till He Has Been at Wirk One Year" with photo of Gehrig.
Tells of New York Yankees former star being sworn into office as a Parole Commissioner. See photos for text.
Nice to have in this famous... See More
Stan Musial NL consecutive games played...
Item #567905
June 13, 1957
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 13, 1957
* Stan Musial NL record breaker
* St. Louis Cardinals
* MLB baseball
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 40 that include: "Cards Capture Eighth Straight".
This was the game that Stan Musial broke the National League record for most consecutive games played with 823.
Other news of the day through... See More
Nelson Rockefeller weds...
Item #567898
June 24, 1930
THE WORLD, New York City, June 24, 1930
* Nelson A. Rockefeller 1st marriage
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MISS CLARK WED TO ROCKEFELLER" "John D. Jr.'s Son Nelson Bridegroom in Philadelphia" and more with two column photo of the married couple. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with small addre... See More
1st Siamese Twins Separation success...
Item #567895
September 18, 1953
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 18, 1953
* 1st Siamese twins separated successfully
* Medical history made - Surgery - Surgeon
This 40 page newspaper has a two column photo at the bottom of the front page with caption: "Surgeons Separate Siamese Twins" with some text. (see)
Tells of very first successful separation of Siamese twins by surger... See More
Wichita State football plane crash...
Item #567879
October 05, 1970
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, New York, October 5, 1970
* Wichita State University football team
* Martin 4-0-4 airplane crash
* Rocky Mountains
This 6 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Death Toll Climbs"
Tells of the Wichita State University football team airplane crash.
Other news of the day. Little margin wear, otherwise ... See More
Ted Healey death.... "Three Stooges" fame... Lincoln Tunnel opens...
Item #567851
December 23, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1937 This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 15 that include: "TED HEALY'S DEATH IS FOUND 'NATURAL'" "Los Angeles Coroner Holds the Cafe Fight Had Nothing to Do With It" "Inquiry To Be Dropped" and more.
Also one column headlines on page 14 that include: " 3,700 USE TUNNEL IN FIRST 12 HOURS" "7,0... See More
Dillinger gang... Harry Pierpont sentenced to death...
Item #567829
March 11, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 11, 1934 This 34 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Dillinger's Aid Is Sent to Chair". Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good.
Kingdom of Iraq created...
Item #567804
October 04, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 4, 1932 This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4: "LEAGUE RAISES IRAQ TO FULL MEMBERSHIP" "Turkey Welcomes Former Colony and Hinds Palestine and Syria Will Follow".
Tells of Iraq officially becoming a Independent Kingdom and joining the League of Nations.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great co... See More
Nazi Saboteurs...
Item #567784
August 09, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 9, 1942
* Nazi Saboteurs
* Ex parte Quirin
* World War II original
This 30+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Six Nazi Saboteurs Die in Electric Chair; Two Get Jail Terms" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes... See More
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