St. Louis Southern Hotel fire disaster...
Item #677480
April 14, 1877
CLEVELAND DAILY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, April 14, 1877
* Southern Hotel fire disaster
* St. Louis, Missouri
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "ST. LOUIS CALAMITY" "A Man Supposing His Wife Killed Shoots Himself" "Eleven Persons Known to Have Been Killed" and more.
Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
1911 Mexican Border War... Douglas, Arizona...
Item #677362
April 17, 1911
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 17, 1911
* Mexican Border War
* Douglas, Arizona
* Agua Prieta attack
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "FEDERALS AND REBELS ARE ENGAGED IN DEATH STRUGGLE; Storm of Bullets Pours Into the American Town of Douglas, Ariz." with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #677292
April 12, 1928
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, April 12, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Ireland to Canada takeoff (1st report)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BREMEN OFF AT 5:38 THIS MORNING" with subheads and related map. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 10 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, genera... See More
King Ghazi of Iraq is killed in 1939...
Item #677245
April 04, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 4, 1939
* Ghazi of Iraq killed - death (1st report)
* King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq
Page 2 has a one column heading: "King Ghazi Of Iraq Is Killed In Auto Crash" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 34 pages, rag editio... See More
Great Chelsea fire of 1908 - Massachusetts...
Item #677204
April 13, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 13, 1908
* Great Chelsea fire of 1908- Massachusetts
The front page has a banner headline: "CHELSEA CITY IS DEVASTATED BY FIRE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. 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.
Complete with... See More
Harold Frederick Pitcairn & the autogyro....
Item #677198
April 26, 1931
ROTOGRAVURE section of the New York Times, April 26, 1931
* Harold Frederick Pitcairn
* Autogyro aircraft invention
* Collier Trophy winner
The front page of this rotogravure section only has two related photos concerning Harold Frederick Pitcairn receiving the Collier Trophy for the development of the autogyro.
Sixteen pages, rag edition, some small binding slits along the spine, nice co... See More
Much on California, and the Gold Rush... Death of John C. Calhoun...
Item #677159
April 06, 1850
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 6, 1850
* John C. Calhoun Death
* California Gold Rush
Over half of the front page is taken up with a very detailed account of the life of: "John C. Calhoun" who died just 6 days prior. Page 5 has: "Death of John C. Calhoun" followed by: "Funeral Services of Mr. Calhoun".
Much of pages 6 & 7 are taken up with extensive ... See More
Duck Hill, Mississippi Negro lynchings...
Item #677084
April 14, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 14, 1937.
* Roosevelt Towns & Bootjack McDaniels Negro lynchings
* Duck Hill, Montgomery County, Mississippi
The front has a one column heading: "SQUABBLE OVER LYNCH BILL AS MOB KILLS TWO" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Negroes Roosevelt Towns and Bootjack McDaniels at Duck Hill, Mississippi is actually on page 2. Alw... See More
1910 James J. Jeffries training photos...
Item #676920
April 30, 1910
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 30, 1910
* Upcoming Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries
* Heavyweight boxing championship bout
* Boxing's first "Fight of the Century"
* In training photos a few months prior
The front page of the sport's section (page 7) has a headline: "Jeffries Stops Heavy Training Stunts to Give Finny Tribe A Workoutl In Fine Condition" with... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #676857
April 19, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Ireland to Canada
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "FITZMAURICE WRITES FOR THE TIMES STORY OF SEA FLIGHT; TELLS FOR THE FIRST TIME OF THE BREMEN'S PERILS AND ESCAPE; FOUGHT GALE, SLEET, FOG AND OIL LEAK OFF LABRADOR COAST" with many subheads a... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #676844
April 16, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Ireland to Canada
The top of the front page has a four headline: "FLIERS TELL OF FIGHT TO REACH LAND; BRAVED FOG AND STORM WITH FUEL LOW; BROKE THROUGH ICE IN DESCENT ON LAKE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on pages 2 & 3 with a few related phot... See More
1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward...
Item #676843
April 13, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 13, 1928
* 1st transatlantic airplane flight Westward
* Bremen, German Junkers W33 aircraft
* Ireland to Canada
The front page has a nice banner headline: "27 HOUR SILENCE HIDES PLANE" with subheads and related illustration. Reporting continues on Page 2 with map. Related photos are on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history re... See More
Working with the Indians...
Item #676841
April 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, April, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back three pages contain news items of the day. The news reports include some talk of a treaty with the Indians.
Certainly one of the less common 18th century American magazine titles, existing from just 1790 to 1797.
No plates are present.
Complete in 56 pag... See More
Working with the Indians...
Item #676840
April 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, April, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back three pages contain news items of the day. The news reports include some talk of a treaty with the Indians.
Certainly one of the less common 18th century American magazine titles, existing from just 1790 to 1797.
No plates are present.
Complete in 56 pag... See More
Working with the Indians...
Item #676839
April 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, April, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back three pages contain news items of the day. The news reports include some talk of a treaty with the Indians.
Certainly one of the less common 18th century American magazine titles, existing from just 1790 to 1797.
No plates are present.
Complete in 56 pag... See More
Rare Colorodo State University "CSU Today, a satirical newspaper...
Item #676807
April 21, 1983
Titled: "CSU TODAY, and purposely formatted much like 'USA Today' by Gannet including their logo, this was presumably a very short-lived newspaper which lampooned the news, sports, and much of current culture. The date is April 21, 1983.
* Colorado State University
* Rare satirical publication
This would seem to be USA Today's answer to the more popular newspaper 'The O... See More
Charles Glen King isolates Vitamin C for the 1st time...
Item #676775
April 05, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1932
* Vitamin C isolated for the 1st time
* Dr. Charles Glen King
* Actress Rose Coghlan death
A two column heading near the bottom of the front page reads: "Pittsburgh Professor Isolates Vitamin C; Concentrates Substance From Lemon Juice" (see) Coverage on the 1st isolation of the vitamin by Charles Glen King, a chemistry professor at the Universit... See More
1910 London to Manchester air race...
Item #676772
April 27, 1910
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 27, 1910
* 1910 London to Manchester air race - airplanes
* Louis Paulhan vs. Claude Grahame-White
The top of the front page has a banner heading: "Paulhan And White Flying From London To Manchester" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tot... See More
National Council of Women...
Item #676645
April 26, 1899
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 26, 1899
* National Council of Women desire "Peace Meetings"
The front page of this issue has the heading: "WOMEN'S TRIBUTE TO THE CZAR". May Wright Sewell spoke encouraging leaders throughout the world to put forth an agenda to help all people.
Complete in 14 pages, pulpish, severe chipping around the edges with loss of text... See More
Color advertisements and prints from 1912...
Item #676532
April 01, 1912
THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, Philadelphia, April 1912 The front cover shows a full page illustration by artist C. Coles Phillips. On the inside of the front cover is a vintage Cream of Wheat Ad painted by Susan D. Arthurs. The inside pages have several articles and colored illustrations of interest including: "Asleep" by Harrison Fisher, "How Other Folks Live When $1200 a Yea... See More
Civil War map shows Eastern Virginia...
Item #676317
April 21, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 21, 1862
* Virginia Civil War map
* Siege of Yorktown
* Battle of Lee's Mill
The front page features a nice & very detailed map headed: "The Seat Of War In Eastern Virginia." plus there are one column heads including: "From McDowell's Department" "Brilliant Dash at Fredericksburg" "Our Troops Occupy the Suburbs&qu... See More
John Dillinger's resort escape in 1934....
Item #676281
April 24, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., April 24, 1934.
* Post John Dillinger shootout & escape
* Little Bohemia Lodge resort - Wisconsin
* Gang hunted in the upper Midwest
The front page has a one column heading: "'Shoot To Kill' Order In Hunt For Dillinger" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the famous John Dillinger shootout escape at the Little Bohemia Lodge in Wisconsin
Germany invades Denmark & Norway....
Item #676211
April 09, 1940
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 9, 1940
* Germany invades Norway & Denmark
* Operation Weserübung - World War II
The front page has a nice banner headline: "AIR BATTLE ON OVER OSLO; Capital Surrendered Without a Fight; FLEETS CLASH OFF NORWEGIAN COAST" with subhead and related photo. (see) More on pages 2 & 3.
Complete with all 34 pages, some spine wear, small library... See More
Nazi military parade.. Adolph Hitler's birthday..
Item #676101
April 21, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1936
* Adolph Hitler's birthday
* Germany - Nazi military
* Shows it's strength
The front page has two column headlines that include: "Germany Parades Military Power To Celebrate Hitler's 47th Birthday" and more. 1st report coverage on the Nazi parade that showed the World Germany's military strength for the first time.
Other news, s... See More
Soviets take the lead in the space race...
Item #676067
April 14, 1961
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 14, 1961
* Yuri Gagarin - Vostok 1
* Soviet cosmonaut
* 1st human into outer space
The top of the front page has a six column heading: "Space 'Lag' Blasted By Congress Critics" with subhead and photo. (see)
Complete with all 60 pages, 2 library stamps at the top of the front page, small binding holes along the spine/1st column, general... See More
Battles at Paducah and Olustee...
Item #675958
April 16, 1864
NEW-YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 16, 1864
* The Battle of Paducah
* The Battle of Olustee
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "The Battle of Olustee", "Our Duty to Our Country and Her Defenders" ,"The Battle of Paducah", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the inside
... See More
* The Battle of Paducah
* The Battle of Olustee
The front page features many one column headlines covering events of the Civil War including: "The Battle of Olustee", "Our Duty to Our Country and Her Defenders" ,"The Battle of Paducah", and much more. There is additional war-related text on the inside
Attempts to impeach President Andrew Johnson...
Item #675943
April 11, 1868
NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The top of the first column of the front page has one column headings: "IMPEACHMENT" "The Opening Argument for the Defense Concluded" and more. Text takes up the entire front page and most of the back page.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Philadelphia Warriors win the first NBA title...
Item #675887
April 23, 1947
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 23, 1947
* Philadelphia Warriors (Golden State)
* Wins the 1st NBA basketball title
The sport's section (Page 14) has a brief and discrete report at the bottom of the page headed: "Philadelphia Bags BAA Crown" (see) I assume the small report here is because basketball wasn't a popular sport at the time. It is what it is, still a 1st report tho... See More
The first space shuttle launch is a success...
Item #675835
April 15, 1981
THE WASHINGTON POST, April 15, 1981
* Historic 1st Space Shuttle success (Columbia)
The front page banner headline announces: "Astronauts Fly Shuttle to Perfect Landing" with subhead: "Craft's Maiden Flight Meets All Expectations" and 3 related photos.
A new era in space exploration has begun, and nice to have in this iconic newspaper from the nation's... See More
Jess Willard wins the heavyweight boxing title...
Item #675801
April 06, 1915
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 6, 1915
* Jess Williard vs. Jack Johnson
* The "Great white hope" defeats 1st Black Boxing Champion
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report)
Among the front page heads: "Vicious Right Swing to Johnson's Jaw Wins Title for Jess Willard" with a full-figure photo of him headed: "New Heavy-Weight Champion".
... See More
Michael Jordan becomes the best player in the NBA...
Item #675772
April 26, 1988
USA TODAY, Thursday, April 26, 1988
* Michael Jordan becoming a superstar
* Chicago Bulls NBA basketball
The front page of the sport's section has a illustration which includes the likeness of Michael Jordan with heading: "NBA selects its best" Also a two column heading: "Jordan has no peer, say his peers" The top left corner of the front page has a small photo of J... See More
New York Herald journalist arrested in 1873 Cuba...
Item #675748
April 09, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 9, 1873
* James O'Kelly arrested in Cuba
* Irish nationalist journalist
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "IMPRISONED" "Interest Excited by the Arrest of Jas. J. O'Kelly at Manzanillo" and more. (see) Text takes up about 2 full columns.
Complete with 16 pages, nice condition.... See More
General George H. Thomas funeral...
Item #675742
April 09, 1870
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1870
* Gen. George Henry Thomas
* Death - funeral
The front page has an article headed: "THE LATE GEN. THOMAS" "Final Funeral Ceremonies at Troy" "An Immense Throng Present" and more with smaller subheads. Text takes up over 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, a few printing flaws on the fr... See More
A trip from the Missouri to the Pacific...
Item #675689
April 21, 1866
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 21, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "FROM THE MISSOURI TO THE PACIFIC" with subheads: "Equable Clime of Cal... See More
Death of "comic genius" Lucille Ball...
Item #675564
April 27, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1989
* Lucille Ball death (1st report)
* Actress - comedienne - model
* "I Love Lucy" television sitcom
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has four photos of Lucille Ball with a ftpg. report headed: "Lucille Ball Dies; TV's Comic Genius Was 77" with a related subhead. Much more on her on page 3, including two more relat... See More
St. Anthony's Hospital Fire Disaster...
Item #675530
April 05, 1949
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Penn. April 5, 1949
* St. Anthony's Hospital Fire Disaster
* Effingham, Illinois
The top of the front page has a banner headline above the masthead: "50 Feared Killed in Hospital Fire" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally good.... See More
Bobby Jones wins 1930 Southeastern Open....
Item #675476
April 02, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 2, 1930
* Bobby Jones wins Southeastern Open
* PGA professional golf tournament - Augusta, Georgia
* The beginning of his famed grand slam
The sport's section (page 24) has a two column heading: "Jones Adds Southwestern Golf Title to His Long String" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Bobby Jones winning the 1930 Southeastern Open... See More
Joel Chandler Harris' story "Ananias"...
Item #675406
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, April, 1888 One of the more notable stories within is: "Ananias", a story by Joel Chandler Harris, the author of the Uncle Remus stories. It takes nearly ten pages and includes one related full page print.A bit earlier in the issue is a poem by William Wordsworth, known as a founder of the English romantic period, titled: "Th... See More
Jimmy Demaret wins 1950 Masters golf tournament
Item #674950
April 10, 1950
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 10, 1950
* Jimmy Demaret wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The sport's section (page 10) has a two column heading: "Demaret Takes Masters After Ferrier Blows Up" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Jimmy Demaret winning the 1950 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 16 pages, light ... See More
USS Thresher Nuclear Submarine disaster....
Item #674856
April 12, 1963
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, April 12, 1963
* USS Thresher (SSN-593) disaster
* United States Navy
* Nuclear powered submarine
The top of the front page has a three column heading: "Navy Pursues Sad And Hopeless Task" Coverage on the sinking of the USS Thresher, Nuclear Submarine.
Complete with 12 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise nice.... See More
Bert Hinkler... Australian aviator....
Item #674760
April 29, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 29, 1933
* Bert Hinkler's body recovered
* Australian aviator and inventor
The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Find Six Dead in Two Planes; Hinkler, Famous Flyer, Victim" with photo of Hinkler is on the back page. (see) Hinkler went missing almost 4 months earlier during a solo flight record attempt.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in... See More
Muhammad Ali is stripped of his boxing crown...
Item #674758
April 29, 1967
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, April 28 & 29, 1967
* Cassius Clay changes name to Muhammad Ali
* Stripped of the Heavyweight boxing title belt
* For avoiding Vietnam War military draft
The April 28th issue has a one column heading on the front page: "Clay Refuses to Take Oath After Passing Exams" (see) The April 29th issue has a one column heading on page 4: "Cla... See More
Large illustration of an early Gatling Gun...
Item #674683
April 13, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 13, 1878 The prime content within this issue is: "THE GATLING GUN IN A MAN-OF-WAR'S TOP". Also present are: "MASON'S OUTRIGGER HOIST", "CLEMINSON'S FLEXIBLE WHEEL BASE SYSTEM", "STEAM POWER MOLDING MACHINE", and more.
Other illustrations and descriptions of the latest inventions and improvements o... See More
Clint Eastwood elected mayor of Carmel in a L..A. newspaper....
Item #674466
April 09, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 9, 1986
* Clint Eastwood, actor and filmmaker
* Wins election for mayor of Carmel
* Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
The front page has a one column heading: "Eastwood Wins Easy Victory in Carmel Vote" with photo. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 23 with another related photo. Great to have from the home of the entertainment industry. Rar... See More
Samuel Reshevsky defeats Jose Capablanca......
Item #674452
April 30, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 30, 1935
* Samuel Reshevsky defeats Jose Capablanca
* Polish chess prodigy vs. Cuban chess grandmaster
The sport's section (page 23) has a three column heading: "Cuban Master Loses at Chess" with subheads that include: "RESHEVSKY VICTOR OVER CAPABLANCA" and more with photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this p... See More
John Elway taken 1st in 1983 NFL draft...
Item #674257
April 27, 1983
USA TODAY, April 27, 1983
* John Elway is drafted as the # 1 pick
* National Football League - NFL
* Baseball ? then to Denver Broncos
* Dan Marino and Eric Dickerson
The front page of the sport's section has a five column headline: "Elway: Colts no, Yanks yes" with subhead: "NFL draft sets record for QBs" and chart listing the top 28 picks in the first round. More... See More
Nolan Ryan becomes all-time strikeouts king....
Item #674242
April 28, 1983
USA TODAY, April 28, 1983
* MLB baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan
* Becomes all-time strikeouts leader
* Houston Astros - Walter Johnston
The front page of the sport's section has a five column headline: "Ryan all-time strikeout king" with a small photo of Ryan within a top 10 chart. (see) First report coverage continues on page 7 with related photo and box scores. Ryan was playin... See More
United States Post Office...
Item #674216
April 18, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 18, 1896 The ftpg. shows: "Letter Canceling Machines in the U.S. Post Office, New York City" with a related article as well.
Page 3 has a report on the 1896 Olympic Games, the first held after being abolished 15 centuries ago. Various prints of: "Gas Machine for Industrial & Domestic Uses" and various other prints &... See More
1st African American plays Masters golf... Quite historic...
Item #674156
April 11, 1975
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, April 11, 1975
* Lee Elder breaks the color barrier
* 1st African American in Masters (day 1)
* PGA Professional Gold Accociation
The bottom of the back page has a photo showing Lee Elder teeing off on the 1st hole with small heading: "Historic Moment" Also a heading: "Nichols leading Masters" with reporting on the color barrier being broken. Coverag... See More
The troubles in Kansas...
Item #674140
April 30, 1856
BANNER OF LIBERTY, Middletown, New York, April 30, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
A great issue if only because of the very patriotic masthead, featuring an eagle with the US. flag in its talons.
Inside has over a full column on the troubling situation in Kansas, headed: "The Kansas Troubles not so Big as They Seem--How & Why They are Magnified..." with more. One bit notes: &quo... See More
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