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USS Kearny torpedoed....
Item #611755
October 17, 1941
BOSTON TRAVELER, October 17, 1941
* USS Kearny torpedoed
* 1st U.S. destroyer attacked during WWII
The front page has a great banner headline above the masthead: "U.S. DESTROYER KEARNY TORPEDOED OFF ICELAND" with subhead. Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, nice condition.... See More
Corning NY train wreck disaster...
Item #611706
July 05, 1912
THE SALEM EVENING NEWS, Massachusetts, July 5, 1912
* Corning NY train wreck (Gibson)
* Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
The front page has two column headlines that include: "ENGINEER IS BLAMED FOR FRIGHTFUL RAILROAD WRECK" and more. (see) Early reporting on the Corning train wreck in New York.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in ... See More
Murderess Rhonda Belle Martin...
Item #611495
March 14, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 14, 1965
* Rhonda Belle Martin
* American serial killer
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column headline: "'I Must Have Been Crazy,' Mother Says After Killing 6" with caption: "Poisons Her Family" 1st report coverage on serial killer, Rhonda Belle Martin, confessing to the murders of her family members.
Other news, sports and ... See More
1929 Six Miles, South Carolina tornado disaster...
Item #611312
March 14, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1929
* Six Miles, South Carolina
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headlines that include: "NINE KILLED, TEN HURT BY TORNADO IN CAROLINA TOWN" "Blast Sweeps Across Narrow Zone--Seven Buildings Are Wrecked" "One A School Structure" and more. (see) 1st report coverage of the dead... See More
Murderess Rhonda Belle Martin...
Item #611307
March 14, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 14, 1965 The front page has a two column-wide, two-line headline "Waitress Confesses Killing Six Relatives" with subhead "Woman, 49, Said to Admit Poisoning Three Children, Two Husbands and Mother for Insurance". This article continues on page four.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are within.
Comp... See More
Huge bequest by Julliard would cause a music school to be named for him...
Item #611262
June 27, 1919
NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1919 The front page has an article with a 2 line, 1 col. head: "Gives $5,000,000 to Advance Music" "Will of A. D. Julliard Provides Aid for Worthy Students and for Entertainment" & more continuing inside the issue as well. Funds would ultimately maintain the Institute of Musical Art, later to be renamed in his honor, the famous Julliard School... See More
Fourth of July... Baseball photos...
Item #611254
July 04, 1907
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, "Fourth of July Number", July 4, 1907 This issue still has the original red outer wrappers, the front wrapper having a print of a woman with fireworks (see). One of the inside pages has four photos captioned: "Some Thrilling Moments on the Baseball Diamond." (see).
Complete in 22 pages plus wrappers, date penciled at the top of ... See More
Laurence Manning rocket test....
Item #611166
June 11, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1934
* Laurence Manning
* American Rocket Society
* Space rocket try
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19 that include: "PLANETARY ROCKET REMAINS ON EARTH" and "Mars and All Other Possible Goals Unmolested When It Proves to be a 'Dud'" and more. This tells of Laurence Manning of the American Rocket Society makin... See More
Very nice color cover...
Item #611086
December 13, 1904
AMERICAN HORSE BREEDER, Boston, New York & Chicago, Dec. 13, 1904 See the colorful front cover. Contains 100 pages with the covers, small binding holes near the spine, minor margin wear, a great wealth of horse-related photos & illustrations inside.
Billie Jean King.... Wimbledon titles...
Item #611064
July 09, 1967
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 9, 1967
* Bille Jean King
* The Championships, Wimbledon
* 3 Women's tennis titles won
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "MRS. KING SWEEPS 3 TENNIS TITLES AT WIMBLEDON; RYUN SETS 1,500--METER RECORD..." with subheads and related photos. (see) 1st report coverage on Billie Jean King winning her s... See More
Gandhi begins 21 day fast...
Item #610770
May 09, 1933
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 9, 1933
* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast
Page 4 has one column headings: "GANDHI BEGINS FAST EXPECTED TO PROVE FATAL" "Ordeal Begins in Presence of Crowd of Devotees; Later Released from Prison" See images for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 20 pages, a little margin chip... See More
1945 invasion of Lingayen Gulf begins....
Item #610576
January 09, 1945
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 9, 1945 The front page has a nice banner headline: "Jap Ships Flee From Philippines" with subheads "Nip Planes go Into Hiding As Powerful U.S. Sea, Air Forces Make Heavy Blows" "U.S. Invasion Of Luzon Island Appears Close" "Tokyo Continues to Tell of Huge Yank Fleets in Lingayen Region" which a... See More
Hurricane hits Santo Domingo...
Item #610559
September 04, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, September 4, 1930 The front page has a banner headline "Loss of Life Is Feared In Santo Domingo By Hurricane" with subhead "Path Uncertain As Winds Whip Across Islands" "Florida May Be In Path of First Tornado Of Season".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are within.
This is complete in 8 pages with som... See More
Lefty Grove 30th season win...
Item #610547
September 19, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 19, 1931
* Lefty Grove 30th victory of season (record)
* Philadelphia Athletics - MLB baseball
The sport's section (page 19) has two column headlines that include: "Grove Dazzles Pale Hose; Wins 30th Game of Season" and more with box scores. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, ligh... See More
Byrd's transatlantic flight...Sacco-Vanzetti...
Item #610536
June 30, 1927
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 30, 1927 The front page of this issue has a three column, three line headline "Byrd Plane Fights Fog, Winds in Mid-Atlantic; Hawaii Hails U.S. Airmen" with subheads "Airplane's Signals Heard on Land and Sea" "Storms Feared Near Ireland" "Radio Tells World Progress of Four in Plane" and more. Additiona... See More
Richard Byrd transatlantic flight... Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig...
Item #610502
June 30, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 30, 1927
* Richard Evelyn Byrd transatlantic flight
* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig
* Sacco and Vanzetti
This issue has a three line banner headline on the front page: "BYRD BATTLES FOG, FLIES ON TOWARD PARIS; REPORTS TO SHIP 200 MILES OUT AT SEA; ARMY FLIERS REACH HAWAII IN 26 HOURS" with many subheads and related photo. Much more inside (see... See More
Ray Ouimet wins golf tournament....
Item #610432
August 28, 1921
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, Missouri, August 28, 1921
* Ray Ouimet wins golf tournament
* Famous golfer Francis Ouimet's brother
The sport's section (page 5) has a five column headline: "Ray Ouimet New Kansas City Golf Champ" with subheads and nice photo. (see) 1st report coverage of Francis Ouimet's younger brother winning the golf championship at the Hillcrest Country C... See More
Death of aviation pioneer Ruth Alexander...
Item #610391
September 18, 1930
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 18, 1930
* Female aviation pioneer death
The banner headline announces: "RUTH ALEXANDER IS KILLED" with a subhead: "Aviatrix Crashes to Death i San Diego" with a photo of her. Alexander was an early aviation pioneer.
Present is the front leaf only, a little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Death of actor Wallace Beery...
Item #610372
April 16, 1949
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, April 16, 1949
* Wallace Beery - American actor death
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
The banner headline at the very top reads: "WALLACE BEERY, MOVIE VETERAN, DIES SUDDENLY" with subhead: "Heart Attack Kills Star" with a small photo of him. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of th... See More
Death of Charles Lindbergh...
Item #610320
August 27, 1974
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 27, 1974
* Charles Lindbergh death (1st report)
The front page has: "Lindbergh, 72, Dies of Cancer in Hawaii" with subhead: "Made First Solo Flight Across Atlantic in 1927" with a photos of him, plus a larger photo of him from 1927 standing in front of his plane the Spirit of St. Louis (see).
Incomplete, containing 8 pages of a 20 page... See More
Tunis is captured...
Item #610221
May 07, 1943
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, May 7, 1943
* Tunis & Bizerte, Tunisia captured
Above the masthead is: "6th War Extra" with the bold banner headline announcing: "TUNIS, BIZERTE ARE CAPTURED" with related subheads. Nice for display.
The front leaf only, a little irregular along spine, otherwise in nice displayable condition.... See More
Ted Williams announces retirement...
Item #610183
September 26, 1960
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 26, 1960
* Ted William retires
* Boston Red Sox
* MLB Baseball
The sport's section (page 10) has a one column heading: "Ted Williams Officially Quits Baseball" See images for text here. 1st report coverage on the announcement of Ted Williams that he will retire at seasons' end which was only 2 days away... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry....
Item #610182
March 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
Page 19 has one column headings: "Clark Gable Weds Carole Lombard" "Screen Stars Are Married by an Arizona Minister" See image for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More
Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...
Item #609981
November 22, 1963
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "Assassinated in Dallas; Johnson Is President" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page along with 2 photos (see).
The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-24, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber'...
Item #609964
March 02, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1949
* Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber'
* Heavyweight boxing champion
* Retires
The front page has a two column headline: "Louis Resigns Heavyweight Title And Will Become Boxing Promoter"
Also a 7 column headline on page 35 reads: "Louis Officially Resigns World Title; Will Become Boxing Promoter" with photo of Louis. (see)
Other news,... See More
Dwight Eisenhower wins the election...
Item #609844
November 07, 1956
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Nov. 7, 1956
* General Dwight D. Eisenhower
* Elected president of the United States
At the very top of the front page: "ELECTION EXTRA" and followed by a large, bold banner headline: "IKE LANDSLIDE" and related subheads.
The complete sections 1 & 2 (of 4) with 32 pages, very nice, clean condition.... See More
News posters before the internet... Paul von Hindenburg...
Item #609418
August 17, 1934
ILLUSTRATED CURRENT NEWS, New Haven, Connecticut, August 17, 1934 This is a nice example of this early news service photo poster published 3 times a week, taken up almost entirely with one or more photos of the most notable event of the day. Done in broadside form (printed on front side only) these were meant to be hung up for display, typically used in schools to provide photos of the most ... See More
Jess Williard... Jack Johnson...
Item #608832
April 07, 1915
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 7, 1915
* Jess Williard - "The Great White Hope"
* Jack Johnson
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (post-fight reporting)
Page 6 has an article headed: "JESS WILLARD IS ON HIS WAY HOME" "Great Crowd at Havana Dock Delays Sailing of Steamer; Johnson Remains Behind" See image for t... See More
Decision on the Hauptmann case...
Item #608812
February 14, 1935
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, February 14, 1935 The issue has a 3 line, 3 column head: "Hauptmann Is Guilty; Sentenced To Die At Trenton Next Month" with various subheads "Defense to Appeal Verdict to High Court if Necessary" "Court Room Scene Tense" "Jury in 'Trial of the Century' Out Over Eleven Hours" and more. It ... See More
Great Hermann Goering headline...
Item #608810
May 20, 1942
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, May 20, 1942
* Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering
the front page has a very nice banner headline above the masthead: "GOERING GROANS AT WAR PLIGHT" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Incomplete issue containing all 16 pages of the 1st section of a two section newspaper.
Battle of Milne Bay...
Item #608690
August 27, 1942
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, WAR EXTRA, August 27, 1942
* Battle of Milne Bay
* World War II
The front page has a nice headline: "YANKS FIGHT NEW NIP GUINEA PUSH" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Incomplete issue containing all 20 pages of the 1st section in a two section newspaper. Some archival mending along the central fold (pg. 2), a little margin wear, other... See More
Constance Bennett weds....
Item #608647
April 21, 1941
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, California, April 21, 1941
* Hollywood wedding
The front page has a nice photo with heading: "Constance Bennett, Gilbert Roland Wed!" with story on page 3.
Nice World War II related headline here as well. (see) Incomplete issue containing all 14 pages of the 1st section of a two section newspaper.... See More
Battle of the Tarigo Convoy...
Item #608604
April 16, 1941
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, EXTRA, April 16, 1941
* Battle of the Tarigo Convoy
* Battle of the Mediterranean
* British & Italian destroyers
The front page has a nice banner headline in large lettering: "BRITISH SINK 8 ITALY SHIPS IN SEA BATTLE" with subhead: "Destroy Axis Convoy"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 p... See More
Mediumship exposed....
Item #608022
May 29, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1923
* Mediumship - mediums exposed
* Spiritualism - spirits
The front page has one column headlines that include: "SPIRIT PHENOMENA EXPOSED AS FAKES BY ELECTRICAL TRAP" "Here Are the Results of the First Scientific American Test of a Medium" "'Psychic Wonders' All His" "Hidden Devices Showed He Left His Chair 15 Times t... See More
Perhaps the best Marilyn Monroe death newspaper to be had...
Item #607922
August 06, 1962
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, California, August 6, 1962
* Death of Marilyn Monroe (1st report)
* Actress, singer, model and sex symbol
* Best publication to be had ? - (rare)
See the photo for the terrific front page report, with the two line banner headline: "MARILYN MONROE DIES; BLAME PILLS" and also: "First Details of Actress' Death in Brentwood". The front pa... See More
Comedian Ed Wynn death...
Item #607873
June 20, 1966
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 20, 1966
* Ed Wynn death
* Vaudeville era comedian
The front page is a two column heading: "Actor Ed Wynn Dies at Age 79" and photo of Wynn. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of American comedian and actor, Ed Wynn.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, nice condition.... See More
Charles Lindbergh Paris flight in 1927...
Item #607814
May 21, 1927
THE DAILY REPUBLICAN, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, May 21, 1927
* Charles Lindbergh's historic Transatlantic flight
* Spirit of St. Louis - airplane solo
The front page has one column headings: "LINDBERGH SEEN 100 MILES FROM IRISH COAST" "Sighted By a Vessel at 12:10 Greenwich Time; Will Reach Paris at 8 O'Clock" See image for brief text here. Historic... See More
"End of the World" showing...
Item #607804
August 24, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 24, 1937
* Hayden Planetarium
* "End of the World" show
* Henri Poincare
Page 20 has an editorial with the heading: "End Of The World" at the Hayden Planetarium. See images for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, nice condition.
David Ben-Gurion death... Israel founder...
Item #607665
December 02, 1973
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, December 2, 1973
* David Ben-Gurion death
* Israel founder
The front page has a four column heading: "Ben-Gurion Dies at 87" with small photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of founder and Prime Minister of Israel, David Ben-Gurion.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day, Complete in a 50+ page Sunday edition, sm... See More
Oil Tank Oklahoma sinks...
Item #607649
January 06, 1914
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska The front page features a column-wide headline "Ship Breaks In Two Without A Warning And Dozens Perish" with subheads "Stern Section of Oil Tank Steamer Oklahoma Sinks with Thirty-Two of Crew", "Wireless Tells of Disaster", "Bavaria Captain Reports Eight Rescued from Derelict", "Forepart Floats On Waves", ... See More
Robert "Big Bob" Brady killed....
Item #607437
January 23, 1934
THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, Galveston, Texas, January 23, 1934
* Robert "Big Bob" Brady killed
* Oklahoma outlaw - bank robber
The front page has a nice banner headline: "POSSE KILLS BRADY, CAPTURES THREE" with subheads: "Big Boy Dies Fighting As Group Caught In Open Field" and more with photo of Brady (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the ki... See More
Kent State and other campus protesting...
Item #607362
May 06, 1970
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Hays, Kansas, May 6, 1970 The front page of the issue carries a four column headline "Campus Protest Wave Spreads" which is reference to the protest occurring at the colleges and university across the nation over President Nixon's Cambodian policy and the recent Kent State killings. This also shows a photo of the protest at the Fort Hays State campus.
Insi... See More
Inauguration of President Clinton...
Item #607188
January 21, 1997
THE WASHINGTON POST, Jan. 21, 1997 At the very top is: "Special Inauguration Edition" with 3 front page photos on the inauguration of President Clinton. The banner headline: "Clinton Urges an End to Divisions".
Contains sections A and D. Very nice, clean condition.
Brady Gang shootout....
Item #607049
October 14, 1937
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 14, 1937
* Al Brady Gang shootout
* Bangor ME Maine
* F.B.I. - G-Men agents
The front page has a three column headline: "Brady Gang Survivor On His way Westward; Destination Kept Secret" with subheads (see photos). Coverage on the famous shootout in Bangor, Maine between the Brady gang and the F.B.I. Nice to have in... See More
Lou Gehrig in contention for MVP...
Item #606811
October 11, 1927
THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11, 1927 The sports have has 3 full-figure photos of: "Paul Waner" "Frankie Frisch" and "Lou Gehrig" with the heading: "Gehrig, P. Waner and Frisch Leading Contenders For 'Most Valuable Player' Honors In Major Leagues". There is nice text on each, one bit noting: "...Columbia Lou gave Babe Ruth a hot ... See More
The Tunis Monorail System...
Item #606560
February 15, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 15, 1908
* Early monorail system
The front page features a full page illustration: "The Tunis Monorail System", plus a small inset shows the motors mounted of each side of the driving wheels with an inside report: "The Tunis Monorail System." Inside the issue is: Magnetic Survey on the Pacific Ocean"; "An American Road Tra... See More
World War II magazine from India...
Item #606556
September 01, 1945
PHOENIX, September 1, 1945 This was "An Allied Magazine for All Allied Forces in Southeast Air Command", published in Calcutta, India. Contains a wealth of photos of both the local area & culture as well as of World War II. The back page is a photo of "Eva Gardner".
A nice magazine done in "Life" magazine format, 22 pages, with covers, nice condition.
A cure for cancer?
Terrazas would sacrifice himself for son... The Mona Lisa...
Item #606533
December 16, 1913
THE CALL, San Francisco, California, December 16, 1913 The front page has a one column headline "Terrazas Would Die For Son" with sub "Aged Millionaire Willing to Sacrifice Himself to Villa to Rescue Boy". This is regards to General Villa's treatment of the people at Chihuahua.
Also on the front page is a small report "Poor Retouching Cause of 'Mona Lisa'... See More
James J. Braddock vs. Tommy Loughran....
Item #606380
July 19, 1929
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 19, 1929
* Tommy Loughran wins (1st report)
* James J. Braddock (Cinderella Man fame)
* Boxing - light heavyweight title fight
The sport's section (page 9) has one column headlines: "LOUGHRAN LED ALL THE WAY" "Tommy Produces Greatest Fight in His Career to Decisively Defeat Braddock" "His Blows Seldom Mis... See More
Russian Moon Rocket in 1959....
Item #606275
January 05, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 5, 1959
* Russian moon rocket
* Space race in Russia's favor
The front page has a three column headline: "Soviet Rocket Begins Bending Into Oval-Shaped Solar Orbit"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise good.
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