Zaro Agha death... John Dillinger...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 29, 1934



 * Zaro Agha Aga death (1st report)

* Instanbul, Turkey

* John Dillinger alive?



The front page has a one column heading: "Zaro Agha Dies at Age of 160; Has 11 Wives". This is 1st report coverage on the death of Zaro Aga, a Turkish man who claimed to be 157 years old?



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Detroit Tigers... Fred "Hutch" Hutchinson...

ROTO MAGAZINE of the Detroit Free Press, Detroit Michigan, April 12, 1953  The front cover of the issue features a photo of Fred "Hutch" Hutchinson, manager of the Detroit Tigers. Inside the is seven pages of facts and photos on the team. Other stories and advertisements are within.



Complete in 24 pages, measuring approximately 13.5 x 11 inches, with some small binding holes alon... See More  

William Edward (Fox) Hickman captured in 1927...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, December 27, 1927 



* William Edward Hickman capture 

* Murderer of Marion Parker & others 



The front page has a very nice banner headline: "FOX RUSHED THROUGH MOBS",



with subheads. (see photos) Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



Other news... See More  

Nixon resigns the Presidency...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 9, 1974  The two word banner headline proclaims one of the more infamous political events of the 20th century: "NIXON RESIGNS", followed by a two line banner: "He Urges A Time of 'Healing'; Ford Will Take Office Today" with various related subheads.

The New York Times remains one of the most in-demand titles for major events fr... See More  

Jan van Eyck painting stolen in 1934...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1934 



* Ghent Altarpiece stolen 

* Jan van Eyck - Flemish painter 

* Saint Bavo Cathedral 



This 46 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Thief Steals Panel by van Eycks That Treaty Restored to Belgium" and more. 1st report coverage on the thief of the famed painting, "Ghent Altarpiece" or "Ador... See More  

Count Fleet wins the Preakness...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 9, 1943



* Count Fleet - horse racing

* Preakness Stakes win (2nd of 3 wins)

* Triple crown winner



The sport's section (page 2B) has two column headlines that include: "Count Fleet Romps To Easy Win in Preakness" and more. This was the 2nd of 3 historic wins for the famed horse for the triple crown. 



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Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 4, 1930 



* Al 'Scarface' Capone 

* John 'The Ape' Passelli 



The front page has a two column headline: "Law Spurns Al Capone's Offer; 'The Ape' Slain in Jersey Feud" with subheads. See photos for text here.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light browning, a l... See More  

1st Daredevil killed over Niagara Falls...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1920



* Charles Stephens - daredevil

* Over the Niagara Falls in barrel

* 1st death in this manner



The front page has one column headlines that include: "DIES IN NIAGARA, RIDING IN BARREL" "English Barber 'Daredevil' Killed in Plunge as Craft Is Broken to Pieces" "Fails At The Water Curtain" and more (see photos). 1st report... See More  

Eddyville, Kentucky electric chair executions...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, May 28, 1926



* Eddyville, Kentucky

* Electric chair "Old Sparky"



The front page has a two column headline: "TRIPLE EXECUTIONS IN STATE PRISON AT EDDYVILLE, KY." with subheads that include: "3 Men Walked Quietly To Chair" and more. This is 1st report coverage on the triple execution by "Old Sparky" at Kentuck... See More  

Babe Ruth adopts two daughters... Frank Nitti...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 31, 1930 



* Babe Ruth adopts two daughters 

* Dorothy Helen Ruth Pirone & Julia Hodgson 

* Frank Nitti arrested - Al 'Scarface' Capone



The front page has a three column photo with heading: "Monarch of Swat Adopts Two Princesses" with subheads. 1st report coverage on baseball idol Babe Ruth adopting two daughters, J... See More  

Early Satellite talks...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 30, 1948 



* Very early space exploration talks 

* U.S. satellite idea  



Page 11 has a small and somewhat discrete one column heading:

"Armed Services Study 'Satellite Vehicle' Idea"



This is a very early mention on the possibility of the 1st U.S. satellite which did not happen for another 10 years with Explorer 1. Intere... See More  

1938 Constantin Stanislavski death... theater...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1938 



* Constantin Stanislavski death 

* Russian actor, theater director 



This 30 page newspaper has one column headings on page 13 that include: "STANISLAVSKY DIES IN MOSCOW AT 75", "Co-founder of the Moscow Art Theater One of the Greatest Masters of Russian Drama", "Was Actor, Producer, Teacher, Philosopher of Theatre--... See More  

Elmer Layden named Notre Dame head coach...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, December 8, 1933 



* Elmer Layden named Notre Dame head coach 

* The Four Horsemen fame 

* NCAA college football 



The front page has one column headlines: "NOTRE DAME COACH, STAFF RESIGN JOBS", "Elmer Layden, One of 'Four Horsemen,' to Succeed Anderson", "New Mentor May Also Fill Athletic Directors&#... See More  

From the Oklahoma & Indian Territories...

THE RECORD, Moore, Oklahoma, June 12, 1903 



* Pre-statehood



Early newspapers from Oklahoma are very difficult to come by, primarily due to the territory being relatively unsettled through the 19th century. Created from a combination of the Oklahoma Territory and the Indian Territory, it did not become a state until 1907.

Eight pages, various news tidbits and a variety of literary items... See More  

Charles Ponzi arrested... Wall Street scam...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 12, 1920 



* Charles Ponzi jail sentence 

* Wall Street scheme 

* Stock Market 



The front page has one column headlines that include: "PONZI CONFESSES RECORD PRISONS; PLEADS FOR CHANGE", "Declares He Sacrificed Himself for Employer in Montreal Forgery Conviction", "Took Italians Over Border" and more (see photos). ... See More  

Fatty Arbuckle.... Virginia Rappe murder...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 15, 1921 



* Actress Virginia Rappe 

* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indicted 



The front page has one column headlines: "$100,000 READY TO BAIL FATTY", "Manslaughter Trail Expected, Although Prosecutor Has Not Yet Decided", "Indictment Is Up Today".



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day through... See More  

Early Al Capone...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1928



* Early Al Capone report

* Chicago gangster war

* Alcohol - beer - prohibition era

* re. Frankie Yale Uale murder



This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 25 that include: "CAPONE PUTS 5 HERE DAY UALE WAS SLAIN", "Politicians See Gangster", "Track Capone Gangsters" and more. Reports on Capo... See More  

Coal Glen mine explosion disaster...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 28, 1925



* Coal Glen mine explosion disaster (1st report)

* Oakland Township, Chatham County, North Carolina



The front page has two column headlines that include: "Mine Explosion Entombs Three-Score of More Men; All Believed to Be Dead". This is 1st report coverage on the Coal Glen, North Carolina mine disaster.



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Battle of Khe Sanh begins... Vietnam War...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 22, 1968 



* Battle of Khe Sanh begins 

* Vietnam War 



The front page has one column headlines: "Foe's Toll Heavy In Attacks", "Enemy Troops Melt Into Jungle After Assaults on Outposts" 1st report coverage on the initial start of the battle of Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War.



Other news, sports and advert... See More  

Morse Dry Dock Company...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N. Y., Apr. 21, 1900 The front page of this issue has three illustrations showing the: "700-Ft. Floating Dock On The Morse Dry Dock Company, Brooklyn". Text inside explains how the dock works. Other articles within are: "Siemens and Halske Omnibus Driven by Overhead Current", "Siemens and Halske Omnibus Driven by Accumulator", Lake Drummond, Great... See More  

Lew Worsham win 1947 U.S. Open golf championship...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 16, 1947 



* Lew Worsham wins 

* U.S. Open golf championship 

* St. Louis Country Club, Ladue Mo 



The front page has two column headline: "Worsham Wins as Snead Misses Putt On 18th Hole", "Navy Vet Takes National Open in Thrilling Match by One Stroke On Last Hole" with photo (see photos). 1st report coverage ... See More  

Knickerbocker storm...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 30, 1922 



* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard) 

* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster 



The front page has a nice banner headline: "112 Dead, 134 Injured in Theater Crash; Washington Rescuers Seeking More Victims" with subheads, related photo and list of the dead & injured. 1st report coverage on the Knickerbocker Theater disaster.



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Braddock, PA steel works riot....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1916



* Braddock, Pennsylvania riot

* Edgar Thomson Steel Works



The front page has one column headlines that include: "TWO STRIKERS SLAIN IN BRADDOCK BATTLE", "Many Others Seriously Injured When They Attack Guards at Carnegie Steel Co.'s Plant", "Two Women Rioters Shot" and more. Nice to have in this famous NYC ... See More  

Prelude to the tank ?....

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 16, 1908 



* Early form of the tank 



The front page is taken up with two photos of: "A Curious Means of Propulsion - The Caterpillar Motor, Showing the Weight-Carrying Wheels". Although a novel concept at the time, this dates from the introduction of the caterpillar-type means of movement, adopted not only by the construction industry but... See More  

Coconut Grove Club fire... Boston...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 29, 1942 



* Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire (early 1st report) 

* Worst nightclub disaster in U.S. history 

* 492 would be the total dead 

 

The front page has a small one column heading: "Boston Fights 5-Alarm Fire; Many Trapped". This is actually a very early 1st report coverage on the Cocoanut Grove nightclub di... See More