1876 Kaufman, Texas hangings...
Item #575113
November 07, 1876
THE SUN, New York, November 7, 1876
* Kaufman, Texas
* Executions - hangings
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "TWO MURDERERS HANGED" "A Scaffold Scene Witnessed By Six Thousand Persons" which tells of the execution in Kaufman, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout with ads. Minor wear at the area, area of light staining, otherw... See More
Giuseppe marco Fieschi, the attempted assassin of King Louis-Philippe...
Item #575112
September 23, 1835
THE LANDMARK, Salem, Massachusetts, September 23, 1835
* Giuseppe Marco Fieschi assassin
* Uncommon illustration
This 4 page newspaper has one column illustration of page 2 with caption: "The Assassin Fieschi" which shows Giuseppe Marco Fieschi, who attempted to murder King Louis-Philippe of France.
Other news of the day with many ads. Nice condition.... See More
Frank Leahy resigns as Norte Dame coach...
Item #575102
February 01, 1954
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 1, 1954
* Frank Leahy resigns due to illness
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach
* NCAA college football
This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page above the masthead: "Leahy Resigns as Notre Dame Grid Coach" with subhead: "Notre Dame Football Coach Leahy Resigns Because of Ill Health&qu... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #575052
June 16, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, June 16, 1862
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
* Galveston, Texas
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
* Galveston, Texas
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was m... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #575051
June 17, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, June 17, 1862
* Port Republic, Virginia
* Port Republic, Virginia
* Rare Western Pennsylvania title
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile ... See More
Lieutant Locklear...
Item #575049
August 12, 1920
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York, August 12, 1920
Fine pictorial published by the New York Times, this issue has a report "Drastic Measures Taken to Suppress Rebellion in Ireland" "Airplanes on Transcontinental Trips to Alaska and San Francisco and Trial Flight of Monster Foreign Dirigibles" which includes photos of Lieutenant O. L. Locklear; "Popular Favorites of the Stag... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era.....
Item #575016
December 05, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 5, 1862 This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them ... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #574983
May 13, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, May 13, 1862
* Farmington, Tennessee
* Norfolk, Virginia
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
* Farmington, Tennessee
* Norfolk, Virginia
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was ma... See More
Rare Pittsburgh Civil War era...
Item #574982
May 21, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, May 21, 1862
* James River battles
* Battle of Drewry's Bluff
* James River battles
* Battle of Drewry's Bluff
* Rare Western Pennsylvania title
* Civil War original reading
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first
... See More
* Civil War original reading
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first
St. Patrick's Day Parade...
Item #574975
March 25, 1920
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York, March 25, 1920
Fine pictorial published by the New York Times, this issue has the reporting the "German Revolt"; St. Patrick's Day Parade"; "Fashion's Changes" "Asquith's Return" and other photos with text throughout this 24 page issue. In good condition.
Death of Rear Admiral Robert Peary...
Item #574973
March 04, 1920
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York, March 4, 1920
Fine pictorial published by the New York Times, this issue has the reporting of the Death and Funeral of Peary, Rear Admiral Robert E Peary, the discoverer of the north pole. Also within this issue is a doublepage illustration of the H.M.S. "Hood".
Other photos with text throughout this 24 page issue. In good condition.... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #574960
November 19, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, November 19, 1862
* Labadieville, Louisiana
* Rebel spies in Union camps
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
* Labadieville, Louisiana
* Rebel spies in Union camps
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from... See More
Huge headline on Desert Storm...
Item #574953
January 17, 1991
DAILY GAZETTE, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, January 17, 1991 This is one of the more dramatic issues to be had on the beginning of the Iraq War, when the United States initiated the air war to evict Iraq from conquered Kuwait. Fully half of the front page is taken up with: "WAR !" in purple letters, beneath which is "Allies Slam Saddam" and a photo of an F-$ Phantom fig... See More
New York Giants vs. Washington Senators...
Item #574951
October 10, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 10, 1924
* New York Giants vs. Washington Senators
* World Series
This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "GIANTS 3; SENATORS 3" with inning by inning reporting. Nice scoreboard graph as well. (see) Rare to have front page reporting while the game was still being played.
Other news of the day, including addi... See More
Canadian Parliament Buildings fire...
Item #574945
February 05, 1916
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, February 5, 1916
* Canadian Parliament Buildings fire
* Centre Block
* Parliament Hill
This 12 page newspaper has a four column illustration on the front page with caption: "PLANS OF DESTROYED OTTAWA BUILDING DRAWN BY THE COUSIN OF AN ATLANTA CIVIL ENGINEER"
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #574937
May 15, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, May 15, 1862
* Suffolk, Virginia
* Suffolk, Virginia
* Rare Western Pennsylvania title
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint f... See More
Yogi Berra 1st pinch-hit W.S. HR....
Item #574929
October 03, 1947
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 3, 1947
* Yogi Berra World Series home run
* New York Yankees
This 20 page newspaper has a two column photo on page 9 with caption: "When A Pinch-Hitter Hits A Homer" which refers to Yogi Berra's home run in game 3 of the World Series.
This was the very first home run hit by a pinch-hitter in World Series history.
Other news of ... See More
Adolph Hitler gaining power in Germany....
Item #574881
April 08, 1933
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, April 8, 1933 This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:"HITLER TO DOMINATE ALL FIELDS" "To Extend Control Over Social, Economic, Business and Religious Life".
This tells of the continuing rise of Adolph Hitler's influence over the people of Germany.
Other news of the day. usual browning with ... See More
Parrottsville TN airplane crash disaster... Ed Kennedy recuperating...
Item #574871
July 10, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 10, 1964
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:"Crash of Plane Takes 39 Lives". This tells of United Airlines Flight 823 airplane crash near Parrottsville, Tennessee.
Also on the front page of this issue is a photo of Sen. Edward Kennedy and his wive, Joan, as he is being transferred from one ho... See More
1964 Mount Clemens, Michigan tornado disaster....
Item #574866
May 09, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 9, 1964
* Mount Clemens & New Baltimore, Michigan
* Tornado disaster (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "12 Killed, 600 Injured By Tornado in Michigan". Tells of the tornadoes disaster that hit Mount Clemens and New Baltimore, Michigan.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, other... See More
Bellevue Ohio bus and trolley disaster....
Item #574863
January 23, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, January 23, 1929 This 24 page newspaper has a three column photo on the front page with captioned headline: "Snow Storms Blamed In Series of Fatal Rail Accidents In Various Parts of U.S." with subhead. (see)
This tells of the Interurban train (trolley) and bus collision disaster at Bellevue, Ohio.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, othe... See More
Dola WV coal mine explosion....
Item #574837
April 26, 1963
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 26, 1963 This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Bodies Of 3 Miners Found By Searchers" with subhead. (see)
An early breaking news report on the explosion disaster at the Clinchfield No. 2 Mine in Dola, West Virginia.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
Carterville IL Mine explosion disaster...
Item #574825
January 11, 1962
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, January 11, 1962
* Carterville Il Illinois
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 26 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "11 Miners Die in Explosion--No Survivors".
This tells of the explosion at the Blue Blaze Coal Company's No. 2 mine near Carterville, Illinois.
Other news, sports and advertisements of... See More
Letter on Mexico and Texas issues...
Item #574818
April 11, 1842
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, April 1, 1842 Page two of the issue contains a lenghty letter datelined Bastrof, March 10th, 1842 which is reporting on the conditions between the Mexicans and Texas, with the reporting of the Mexican Calvary of 800 and the Texans of 75. Other news, advertisements, some of which are illustrated, are within the issue. This is complete in four pages and is in ver... See More
Evans CO school bus disaster...
Item #574815
December 15, 1961
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominister, Massachusetts, December 15, 1961
* Evans CO Colorado - Greeley
* Children's school bus disaster
This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "A Mournful Yule in Greeley" with caption: "20 Of Its Children Dead"
This tells of the school bus and train collision disaster in Evans, Colorado.
Also on ... See More
Rare Cincinnati Ohio Civil War era.....
Item #574800
November 19, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 19, 1862
* Holly Springs, Mississippi
* North Carolina
* Holly Springs, Mississippi
* North Carolina
* Rare Midwestern title
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fr... See More
19th century magazine on outdoor life...
Item #574799
December 04, 1897
FOREST AND STREAM, New York, December 4, 1897 As the title might suggest this weekly magazine, subtitled "A Weekly Journal Of The Rod and Gun", is focused on outdoor life, with articles including: "Camp Partridge" "Minnesota Moose" "The New York Aquarium" "Yachting" & much more, including several photos & illustrations of wild life (see p... See More
Rare Cincinnati OH Civil War era.....
Item #574778
August 04, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Cincinnati, Ohio, August 4, 1862
* Humboldt TN
* Humboldt TN
* Rare Midwestern title
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was ... See More
Rare Cincinnati OH Civil War era.....
Item #574770
December 09, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 9, 1862 This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain ... See More
Rare Cincinnati, Ohio Civil War era...
Item #574769
August 21, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, August 21, 1862
* Baton Rouge, Louisiana
* Lone Jack Mo Missouri
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
* Baton Rouge, Louisiana
* Lone Jack Mo Missouri
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era w... See More
Bakersfield CA train-oil truck disaster...
Item #574759
March 02, 1960
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 2, 1960 This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:"17 Persons Die In Fiery Crash" with caption: "Train, Oil Rig Collide"
This tells of the crash and explosion of the Streamline train San Francisco Chief and a giant oil truck in Bakersfield, California.
Other news of the day.... See More
1938 Avoca, Pennsylvania coal mine disaster...
Item #574753
June 03, 1938
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 3, 1938
* Avoca, Pennsylvania
* Mine disaster (1st report)
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 13: "Search Debris Where Blast Killed Miners"
Tells of the explosion of the Volpe Coal Company mine near Avoca, Pennsylvania.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise... See More
Edgewood Maryland arsenal explosion...
Item #574752
May 26, 1945
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, May 26, 1945
* Edgewood, Maryland
* Military arsenal explosion
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on the back page (pg. 10): "11 Killed, 52 Hurt In Blast". This tells of the massive explosion at the Army arsenal in Edgewood, Maryland.
Other news of the day with much on World War II as well as period advertisements throughout. L... See More
1953 St. Louis Browns last game... Baltimore Orioles...
Item #574750
September 28, 1953
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 28, 1953
* St. Louis Browns last MLB game
* Baltimore Orioles to be born
This 48 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 26: "American League Turns Down Transfer of St. Louis Browns' Franchise to Baltimore" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Also a one column headline on page 25: "Minoso&... See More
1st NFL televised football game...
Item #574748
October 23, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1939
* Very 1st NFL football game on television
* Philadelphia Eagles vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 23 that include: "Dodgers Vanquish Eagles, 23-14, As Kercheval and Manders Excel" and more with smaller subheads and game stats and lineups (see images).
Though not mentioned in the report, this was in... See More
Winding down from the Civil War...
Item #574697
July 15, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, July 15, 1865
* Winding down from the Civil War
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Reduction of the Army" from after the Civil War. Other items on inside pages include... See More
Winding down from the Civil War...
Item #574696
July 15, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, July 15, 1865
* Winding down from the Civil War
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. Most of the front page is taken up with: "The Reduction of the Army" from after the Civil War. Other items on inside pages include... See More
Belize Hurricane damages San Juan...
Item #574667
September 11, 1931
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, September 11, 1931
* 1931 Belize hurricane (1st report)
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "HURRICANE DOES DAMAGE IN SAN JUAN, PORTO RICO" with subhead (see images).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
Henry Ford gets sued.....
Item #574589
November 15, 1927
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, November 15, 1927
* Henry Ford lawsuit
* Ford Motor Company
* Henry M. Leland
This 24 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "6,000,000 SUIT AGAINST HENRY FORD FILED" with subheads and small photo of Ford (see photos).
This tells of the lawsuit being place on Henry Ford by Henry M. Leland. Nice headline for display.
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1927 Pittsburgh gas explosion...
Item #574588
November 14, 1927
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, November 14, 1927
* Pittsburgh PA gasometer explosion (early 1st report)
* Largest gas tank in the World at the time
This 22 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "BLAST KILLS SCORE; 500 HURT" with subheads that include: "WORLD'S GREATEST GAS TANK EXPLODES, WRECKING HOMES, FACTORIES IN PITTSBURGH" and more (see i... See More
Montoursville PA airplane crash....
Item #574539
December 02, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 2, 1959
* Montoursville, Pennsylvania
* Airplane crash disaster
This 28 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "One Survives, 25 Die In Plane Crash". This tells of the Allegheny Airlines airplane crash in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
Comedian Lou Costello death....
Item #574536
March 06, 1959
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 6, 1959 This 10 page newspaper has a small one column photo of Lou Costello with caption: "Film Comedian Dies" A small but 1st report.
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
Admiral William Halsey death in 1959...
Item #574533
August 17, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 17, 1959
* Fleet Admiral William Halsey Jr.
* World War II Pacific commander
* Soap Box Derby - Akron, Ohio
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Adm. 'Bull' Halsey, 76, Dies of Heart Attack" with subhead and photo (see photos). Tells of the death of World War II Fleet Admiral William Halsey Jr.
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1959 Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania gas truck explosion...
Item #574521
June 02, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 2, 1959
* Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania
* Gas truck explosion disaster
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Tanker Blast In Pa. Kills 11 Onlookers" with caption: "Fiery Ball Hits Victims 30 Feet Away"
Tells of the gas tanker truck explosion disaster at Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.
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1959 Robbins Tennessee mine explosion disaster...
Item #574519
March 24, 1959
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 24, 1959
* Robbins, Tennessee
* Coal mine gas explosion disaster
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Nine Die In Mine Blast"
Tells of the coal mine gas explosion disaster at Robbins, Tennessee.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
Amerian Airlines Flight 320 disaster....
Item #574516
February 04, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 4, 1959
* American Airlines Flight 320
* Lockheed L-188A Electra airplane crash
* LaGuardia Airport, New York City
This22 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Plane Crash Kills 65" with caption and subhead (see photos).
Tells of American Airlines Flight 320 airplane crash disaster in the East River... See More
Beavercreek, Ohio Girl Scouts train-car disaster....
Item #574515
March 19, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 19, 1959
* Beavercreek, Ohio
* Girl Scouts train-car disaster
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Train, Car Crash--10 Die" with caption: "8 Girl Scouts Victims In Ohio Mishap" which tells of the freight train, station wagon collision in which 8 girl scouts and 2 adults were killed in B... See More
1958 El Dorado, Kansas tornado disaster...
Item #574513
June 11, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 11, 1958
* El Dorado, Kansas
* Tornado disaster
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "KANSAS TORNADO KILLS 13 PERSONS IN CUTTING SWATH OF 40 BLOCKS" with smaller subheads.
Tells of the tornado disaster in El Dorado, Kansas.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
1958 Brownfield, Texas gas truck explosion...
Item #574503
December 23, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 23, 1958
* Brownfield, Texas truck explosion
This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline at the bottom of the front page: "4 Dead, 160 Hurt In Texas Gas Blast"
Tells of the gas truck explosion disaster in Brownfield, Texas.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
1958 Colfax, Wisconsin tornado outbreak...
Item #574494
June 05, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 5, 1958
* Colfax, Wisconsin
* Tornadoes outbreak
* Memomonie, Wisconsin
This 14 page newspaper has a two column breaking news headline on the front page: "Twenty Nine Die In A 90-Mike Tornado Slash"
Tells of the tornado outbreak in Wisconsin that severely damaged the town of Colfax WI.
Other news o... See More
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