Mountainville Inn Allentown PA explosion.....
Item #574469
December 15, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 15, 1958
* Mountainville Inn hotel
* Gas explosion disaster
This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "7 Killed In Allentown, Pa. Gas Explosion".
This tells of the gas explosion disaster near the Mountainville Inn in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Other news of the day. Little spine ... See More
1956 Springhill NS mine explosion disaster...
Item #574453
November 02, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 2, 1956
* Springhill mine explosion disaster
* Nova Scotia, Canada
This 48 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "108 Men Trapped in Nova Scotia Mine Blast" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the Springhill mining disaster in Nova Scotia, Canada.
wikipedia notes: The 1956 Explosion occu... See More
Dallas Texas tornado outbreak....
Item #574436
April 03, 1957
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, April 3, 1957
* Dallas TX Texas
* Tornadoes disaster
This 24 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "15 Die In Tornadoes" with related photo (see photos).
This tells of the Dallas, Texas tornado outbreak disaster.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Good condition.... See More
1957 Silverton, Texas tornado outbreak...
Item #574433
May 16, 1957
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 16, 1957
* Silverton, Texas
* Tornadoes disaster
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Tex. Tornado Kills 19" with caption: "Night Of Terror Numbs Town"
Tells of the Silverton, Texas tornado outbreak disaster.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear and piece missing along rig... See More
1957 Ruskin Heights F5 tornado....
Item #574432
May 21, 1957
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 21, 1957
* Ruskin Heights F5 tornado
* Kansas City MO Missouri
* Central Plains tornado outbreak
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* 34 Die As Tornado Hits Kansas City
with subhead. (see)
Tells of the Ruskin Heights F5 tornado disaster in Kansas City, Missouri.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, ot... See More
Dumas TX oil tank farm explosion.....
Item #574428
July 30, 1956
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 30, 1956
* Oil tank farm explosion
* Dumas TX Texas
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "NINETEEN LOSE LIVES AT DUMAS, TEX., IN PETROLEUM TANK BLAST" This tells of the oil tank farm explosion disaster at Dumas, Texas.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
1956 Hudsonville, Michigan tornado disaster...
Item #574410
April 04, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 4, 1956
* Hudsonville, Michigan tornado disaster
* Berlin, Wisconsin
This 40 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "45 DEAD, 185 INJURED IN SERIES OF STORMS" with subheads and related photo showing tornado damage in Berlin, Wisconsin. (see)
Tells of the 1956 Hudsonville-Standale tornado disa... See More
Babe Ruth gets married...
Item #574381
April 17, 1929
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1929
* Babe Ruth & Claire Hodgson marry (1st report)
* New York Yankees star
This 24 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page with caption: "Meet Mr. and Mrs. Babe Ruth" with some text.
Also a nice banner headline on page 10 that reads: "Babe Ruth Married to Former Actress in Dawn Ceremony in New Yo... See More
1955 Andover, Ohio restaurant explosion disaster....
Item #574145
August 11, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 11, 1955
* Andover, Ohio
* Gateway restaurant explosion
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "At Least 25 Killed In Ohio Gas Explosion". Tells of the explosion disaster at the Gateway Restaurant in Andover, Ohio.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements and much on Hurrica... See More
Olive Branch MS tornado disaster....
Item #574144
February 02, 1955
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 2, 1955 This 22 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Tornadoes Kill 31, Injure About 100 In Midsouth States".
This tells of the tornado outbreak in the South in which Olive Branch and Commerce Landing, Mississippi were hit hard .
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
1935 Hopewell, Virginia drawbridge bus disaster...
Item #574139
December 23, 1935
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 23, 1935
* Hopewell, Virginia
* Drawbridge bus disaster
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Inquest Ordered in Deaths Of 14 Who Died When Bus Goes Through Drawbridge", tells of the Atlantic Greyhound bus disaster in which the bus plunged into the Appomattox River off a drawbridge near Hopewell, Vi... See More
Al Capone indicted for last time....
Item #574126
June 06, 1931
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, June 6, 1931 This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE FACES POSSIBILITY OF 32 YEAR TERM" "Gang Overlord Posts $50,000 Bond For Hearing on Income Tax Evasion".
This would ultimately be what ended Al Capone's reign as mob leader in Chicago.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, minor ... See More
Jake Lingle assassination...
Item #574117
June 11, 1930
THE NORWICH SUN, New York, June 11, 1930
* Jake Lingle assassination... Chicago reporter
* Al Capone - Gangsters
This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page:
"AGENCIES SPURRED TO FEVERISH HEAT IN HUNT FOR LINGLE SLAYER" "Public Opinion Demands Complete and Sudden End to Gang Reigns and Hired Murderers--Threaten Shake-up in Police Department" ... See More
1966 Daytona 500... Richard Petty....
Item #574090
February 28, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 28, 1966
* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
* 8th Annual Daytona 500 race
* Richard "The King" Petty winner
* 1st report
This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 15: "Richard Petty Roars to Victory In Daytona Race Before 87,840" with related photo and results chart (see i... See More
1962 Daytona 500... Fireball Roberts....
Item #574059
February 19, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 19, 1962
* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
* 4th Annual Daytona 500 race
* Fireball Roberts winner
* 1st report
This 40 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 25):
* Daytona 500 Record Set by Roberts
with related photo. (see)
Tells of the 4th ever Daytona 500 race in wh... See More
1961 Daytona 500... Marvin Panch...
Item #574057
February 27, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, February 27, 1961
* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
* 3rd Annual Daytona 500 race
* Marvin Panch winner
This 36 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 21): "2 Leaders Forces Out; Panch Wins Stock '500'" with related photo (see images).
This tells of the 3rd... See More
1960 Daytona 500... Junior Johnson...
Item #574055
February 15, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 15, 1960
* NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
* 2nd Annual Daytona 500 race
* Junior Johnson winner - 1st report
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (page 25): "N. Carolina Driver Wins Daytona '500'" with related photo. (see)
T... See More
Hurricane Carol...
Item #574043
August 31, 1954
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 31, 1954 This 8 page newspaper has nice six column headline on the front page: "HEAVY RAIN AND HIGH WINDS IN CITY WHILE STORM STRIKES AREAS OF N.E." with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Rare Cincinnati, Ohio Civil War era...
Item #574019
December 24, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, December 24, 1862
* Fredericksburg, Virginia
* Kinston, North Carolina
* Fredericksburg, Virginia
* Kinston, 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.
... See More
Rare Cincinnati, Ohio Civil War era...
Item #574017
December 16, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, December 16, 1862
* Fredericksburg, Virginia
* Lebanon, Tennessee
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.
* Fredericksburg, Virginia
* Lebanon, Tennessee
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
Rare Cincinnati, Ohio Civil War era...
Item #574015
August 05, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, August 5, 1862
* Gloucester, Virginia
* Gloucester, Virginia
* 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 wa... See More
Rare Cincinnati OH Civil War era.....
Item #574014
December 22, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Cincinnati, Ohio, December 22, 1862
* Kinston, North Carolina
* Political cabinet crisis
* Kinston, North Carolina
* Political cabinet crisis
* 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... See More
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
Warner Robins, Georgia tornado disaster....
Item #573995
May 01, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, May 1, 1953
* Warner Robins, Georgia
* Tornado disaster (1st report)
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Tornado Takes Lives of 14 and Injures Many in Georgia Area". This tells of the tornado disaster in Warner Robins, Georgia.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia no... 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
1933 Giuseppe Zangara executed....
Item #573988
March 20, 1933
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, March 20, 1933 This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Zangara Put to Death; Cermak Slayer. Defiant, Walks Alone to Chair" with subhead. (see)
This tells of the execution of Giuseppe Zangara by electric chair for the assassination of Mayor Anton J. Cermak.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, oth... See More
Blairsville PA train disaster...
Item #573975
June 17, 1926
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, June 17, 1926 This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "RAIL WRECK KILLS 15" with subheads. (see)
This tells of the Pennsylvania Railroad passenger trains disaster at Blairsville, Pennsylvania.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.
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
1953 Waco Texas tornado outbreak...
Item #573853
May 12, 1953
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 12, 1953
* Waco TX Texas tornado outbreak
* 1st report w/ photo
This 52 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "67 TO 150 KILLED IN TORNADO" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the tornado outbreak in which a F5 hit Waco, Texas, killing 114 there alone. Nice issue for display.
Other news of the day thro... 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.
Fall of the Berlin Wall.....
Item #573845
November 10, 1989
DER TAGES SPIEGEL--EXTRABLATT, Berlin, Germany, November 10, 1989 This four page "Extra" edition is devoted to the opening of the Berlin Wall. The entire front page is a huge photo of people standing on the Wall at the Brandenburg Gate with a banner headline (translated): "The Night They Opened The Border In Berlin".
Much more on page 2 & 3 with more photos and... See More
Pierre SD flood....
Item #573843
April 11, 1952
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 11, 1952 This 10 page newspaper has a front page photo of a Pierre, South Dakota home under water with some text. (see)
Also a page 4 headline that reads: "Flood Dangers Appear Mounting In Five States of the Midwest".
Tells of the 1952 flood that was hardest hit in Pierre SD.
Other news of the day. Little margin wear, other... See More
Tornado outbreak in Arkansas...
Item #573842
March 22, 1952
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, March 22, 1952 This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Tornadoes Kill 214 In Four States" with subhead. (see)
This tells of the Southern United States tornado outbreak in which a F4 tornado struck Dierks, Arkansas.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
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
Hurricane Audrey Hits Gulf Coast...
Item #573796
June 28, 1957
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, June 28, 1957 The frontpage of this issue features a bold headline "1,000 FEARED DEAD IN STORM" with subhead "Louisiana Town Believed Razed" "No Sign of Life Is Visible; Hurricane Stirs Tidal Wave". A photos of hurricane victims is also on the front page. Other news of the day throughout.
This is complete in 60 pages wit
... See More
This is complete in 60 pages wit
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
Rudolph Valentino death....
Item #573750
August 24, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 24, 1926
* Famous movie actor death
* Rudolph Valentino
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "SCHENCK SAYS VALENTINO DIED VIRTUALLY PENNILESS" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
... 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
1921 Porter, Indiana train wreck disaster...
Item #573608
February 28, 1921
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, February 28, 1921
* Porter, Indiana
* Train wreck disaster
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
"27 ARE KILLED IN INDIANA WRECK" with subheads (see photos).
Tells of the New York Central passenger train wreck disaster at Porter, Indiana in which 44 people would ultimately die.
Other news of the day including vari... See More
San Antonio TX flood disaster...
Item #573606
September 10, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 10, 1921
* San Antonio TX Texas
* Flood disaster
This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "POLICE REPORT 500 DEAD AT SAN ANTONIO; TEXAN CITY IS HEAVILY DAMAGED BY FLOOD" with subheads (see image).
This tells of the flood disaster in San Antonio, Texas.
Other news of the day with period advertising. Some ... 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
If you are searching for a newspaper from a specific date, please note that we have a vast selection available for purchase by using the date picker on our
gifts and birthday newspapers page.