Charlayne Hunter-Gault...
Item #569046
January 10, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 1961 This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "2 Negroes Cut Class at Georgia". Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.
Tom Seaver wins Cy Young Award....
Item #569044
November 13, 1975
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Hays, Kansas, November 13, 1975 This 28 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 18: "Cy Young Award to Seaver".
This tells of New York Mets star pitcher winning his third and final Cy Young Award.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine with a few small tape mends on the front page, otherwise good.... See More
1st Transtlantic flight of German zeppelin...
Item #569018
October 12, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 12, 1928 This 36 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* ZEPPELIN NEARING AZORE ISLES
with subheads. More on page two with related photos.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
Tri-State Tornado in 1925...
Item #569015
March 22, 1925
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, March 22, 1925
* The Great Tri-State Tornado...
This 30+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "COUNTRY ANSWERS CALL FOR AID FOR SUFFERERS IN AREA OF BIG TORNADO" with subheads.(see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
* The Great Tri-State Tornado...
This 30+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "COUNTRY ANSWERS CALL FOR AID FOR SUFFERERS IN AREA OF BIG TORNADO" with subheads.(see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The Gre
... See More
Will Rogers & Wiley Post death in 1935...
Item #569014
August 19, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 19, 1935
* Will Rogers
* Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - deaths
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Plane Wings South With Bodies of Rogers, Post" and more with smaller subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, gener... See More
Post Stock Market Crash of 1929...
Item #569006
November 12, 1929
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, November 12, 1929 This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "STOCKS SLUMP IN FINAL HOUR".
The depression era was just around the corner.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
1933 Bank Holiday Ordered...
Item #568988
March 06, 1933
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 6, 1933 This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page above the masthead: "RUSH PLANS TO USE SCRIP" with subheads. (see)
This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run on the nation's banks, and happened the day after F.D.R. was inaugurated. One of the more historic issues from the Depression-e... See More
Arab-Israeli War for liberation...
Item #568985
May 22, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 22, 1948 This 10 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Egyptian Craft Downed While Bombing British" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
The hunt for John Dillinger....
Item #568975
March 10, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, March 10, 1934 This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GUN FIGHT NEW DILLINGER CLUE" "Fugitive Killer Believed to Have Had Hand in Chicago Suburb Battle".
Tells of the hunt for John Dillinger who just recently made his famous break out from Crown Point IN jail with an alleged wooden gun.
Other news of the day.... See More
Ralph Kiner 3 home runs....
Item #568972
August 17, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 17, 1947
* Ralph Kriner 3 home runs
* Pittsburgh Pirates
This 80+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sports section (inside, near the back): "HOMER RECORD TIED AS CARDS LOSE, 12-7" and "Pirates Drive Seven Circuit Blows, Trio by Kiner, and St. Louis Collects Three"
Report continues... See More
Willard Brown 1st black AL homerun.
Item #568969
August 14, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 14, 1947 This 48 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 30: "BROWNS DOWN TIGERS AFTER 7-1 SETBACK" with box scores. (see)
Tells of negro player Willard Brown becoming the first black player to hit a home run in the American League. Nice to have in this famous NYC title.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in goo... See More
Carl Hubbell scoreless innings record....
Item #568945
August 02, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 2, 1933 This 34 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 20: "Defeat by Braves Reduces Giants' Margin at Top of League to 2 1/2 Games" with subheads that include: "HUBBELL SETS MARKBUT GIANTS LOSE" "Southpaw Hurls 45 Scoreless Innings in Row, Eclipsing League Record of 44" and more with box scores and photo of Hubbell. (s... See More
Ernie Harwell 1st game broadcast....
Item #568944
August 05, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 5, 1948
* Ernie Harwell very 1st game as the announcer
* Brooklyn Dodgers - Ebbets Field
* MLB Baseball
This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 26:
* Giants Lose Twice to Cards, Drop to 4th as Dodgers Win and Take 3d Place
with subheads that include: "Dodgers Set Back Cubs by 5 to 4 On Single by Edwards in the Ninth" and mo... See More
Yellow baseballs 1st use in MLB....
Item #568943
August 03, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 3, 1938 This 38 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 22: "Hubbell Routed as Giants Lose to Cubs; Dodgers Capture Two; Yanks Beaten" with subheads that include: "Dodgers return to Fifth Place By Routing Cardinals, 6-2, 9-3" "...Yellow Ball Used in Opener..." and more with box scores.
As an experiment, bright yellow ... See More
Longest (baseball) scoring streak ends...
Item #568942
August 03, 1931
NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, New York, August 3, 1931
* New York Yankees
* Start of longest non-shutout games
* Last shutout for 308 upcoming games
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline: "Yankees Break Even" with subheads that include: "40,000 SEE YANKS DIVIDE IN BOSTON" "Ruth's Bat Helps Win First by 4-1, Then Moore ... See More
War Admiral... Triple Crown Horse Racing Champion...
Item #568922
June 06, 1937
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 6, 1937 This 50+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the 1st page of the sport's section (inside, near the back): "War Admiral Wins by 4 Lengths at Belmont" with subheads that include: "EQUALS U.S. RECORD FOR MILE, HALF" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, oth... See More
Bank holiday ordered... Banks closed for 3 days...
Item #568907
March 04, 1933
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 4, 1933 This 12 page newspaper has seven column headlines on the front page: "Roosevelt to Ask War Powers" "OMAHA BANKS CLOSE 3 DAYS!" with subheads.
This action would have the desired effect of stopping the panic run on the nation's banks, and happened the day after F.D.R. was inaugurated. One of the more historic issues from the ... See More
Adolph Hitler & Mussolini meet for 1st time....
Item #568903
June 16, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 16, 1934 This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page that include: "Mussolini and Hitler Agree That Austria Must Remain and Independent Government" and more. (see)
This was the very first time Adolph Hitler meet with Benito Mussolini.
Other news of the day. Light browning, othe... See More
Whitey Lockman MLB home run debut...
Item #568887
July 06, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 6, 1945 This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 15: "CARDS' 5-RUN 7TH DOWNS GIANTS, 7-5" "LOCKMAN CLOUTS HOMER" and more with box scores. (see)
Tells of Whitey Lockman hitting a home run in his very 1st MLB at bat.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice condition.
Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)...
Item #568875
November 16, 1938
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 16, 1938
* re. Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* The night of broken glass
* Persecution of Jews
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Roosevelt Denunciation Of Nazi Acts Includes Treatment of Catholics" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Lightly browned, otherwise i... See More
St. Anthony's Hospital Fire Disaster...
Item #568872
April 06, 1949
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 6, 1949 This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "ILLINOIS HOSPITAL FIRE TOLL INCREASES TODAY TO ESTIMATED 80 FIGURE".
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, otherwise good.
Arab-Israeli War for liberation...
Item #568867
May 27, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 27, 1948
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* Egyptian Force Said Wiped Out By Jewish Army
* Abdullah Hailed By Arabs As King of Jerusalem....
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
House of Commons...
Item #568853
April 30, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 30, 1774 Page 6 has some reports from the House of Commons, which includes some talk of the Administration of Justice Act for Massachusetts (see). There is some additional discussion on the back page as well.
Much other news, mostly European, plus a wealth of ads as well. Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, partial red ink tax stamp on page 2, and in ve... See More
Nazis close to Paris France...
Item #568819
June 12, 1940
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 12, 1940
* Germans getting close to Paris France
* World War II - WWII
This 12 page newspaper has a great two line banner headline on the front page: "GERMANS CAPTURE FIVE GENERALS, 20,000 MEN"
Tells of the Germans making big gains in France and getting close to Paris. A nice bold headline for display.
Other new... See More
Frankie Frisch becomes manager....
Item #568789
July 24, 1933
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, July, 24, 1933 This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FRISCH MADE CARD'S PILOT" and more. (see)
More on page 17 with headline: "Frankie Frisch Named Manager of St. Louis Cards" with subheads and photo of Frisch. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise ... See More
Arab-Israeli War for liberation...
Item #568785
May 26, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 26, 1948 " This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: Arabs Reject Truce Plea; Face Break With World" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
Will Rogers & Wiley Post death in 1935...
Item #568768
August 18, 1935
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 18, 1935
* Will Rogers
* Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - deaths
This 30+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Rogers Funeral at Los Angeles; Service For Post in Oklahoma; Plane Will Bring Bodies Back" with subheads that include: "ACTOR'S WIDOW STARTS JOURNEY TO WEST COAST" and mor... See More
Tri-State Tornado in 1925...
Item #568767
March 21, 1925
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, March 21, 1925
* The Great Tri-State Tornado...
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "TORNADO RELIEF WORK HASTENED TO WARD OFF MENACE OF EPIDEMICS" with subheads.(see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
* The Great Tri-State Tornado...
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "TORNADO RELIEF WORK HASTENED TO WARD OFF MENACE OF EPIDEMICS" with subheads.(see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The Great Tri
... See More
Lindbergh...
Item #568766
May 18, 1927
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 18, 1927
* Race for 1st to cross Atlantic Ocean in airplane
* Charles Lindbergh
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BYRD ANXIOUS TO START JUMP IN PARIS RACE", "Weather Improves, But Delay Is Urged" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including period advertising... See More
Charles Manson and followers indicted in Sharon Tate slayings...
Item #568764
December 09, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 9, 1969 This 42 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Six Cultists Indicted In Tate Slaying Spree". This tells of 'Manson Family' indictments for murder in the Sharon Tate murders.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests...
Item #568741
January 29, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1951 This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Don Gentile Killed in Jet Crash; U.S. Ace in Europe Shot Down 19" with photo.
Also one column headlines on the front that include: "2D ATOMIC BLAST IN 24 HOURS JOLTS WIDE NEVADA AREA" "Flash Reaches 200 Miles" and more. Other news of the day th... See More
Most home runs in MLB game...
Item #568740
June 24, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 24, 1950 This 30 page newspaper has various headlines on page 8 that include: "Yankees Lose" "Tigers Beat Bombers in 9th, 10-9, As 11 Homers Set Big League Mark" and more with box scores. (see)
Tells of the game between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees in which 11 home runs were hit setting a new MLB baseball record for most in a... See More
Hitler enters Austria in 1938...
Item #568688
March 11, 1938
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana, March 11, 1938 This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "RIOTING SWEEPS AUSTRIA; MARTIAL LAW NEAR" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Eddie Gaedel MLB appearance....
Item #568667
August 21, 1951
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 21, 1951
This 40 page newspaper has 4 and 6 column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (page 23): "Mite Waits for Chance With Bases Loaded" "Least That May Be Said: There Is No Reflection on the Midget".
Tells of the recent at bat during the St. Louis Browns MLB game of Eddie Gaedel, midget. (se e)
Other news o... See More
Iwo Jima landing....
Item #568666
February 24, 1945
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, February 24, 1945.
* U.S. Marines fighting on Iwo Jima Island Japan
* World War II - WWII
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* Marines Locked IN Struggle for Fighter Airstrip
Other news of day with much on World War II. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
... See More
Willie Mays 3,000th hit...
Item #568648
July 19, 1970
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 19, 1970
* Willie Mays 3,000th hit
* San Francisco Giants
* MLB baseball
This 80 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 42: "Willie Gets 3,000th Hit" with box scores and action photo of Mays. (see)
Tells of Willie Mays hitting his 3,000th career hit.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor sp... See More
1951 World Series of baseball...
Item #568601
October 11, 1951
Leominster Daily Enterprise, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 11, 1951 This 14 page newspaper has various headlines on pages 10 & 11: "Stengel Is Atop Baseball World With Three Titles in Three Years to Mark 3 Years As Yankee Manager" "Bauer Tells How He Made the Catch for Final Out of Game" with 2 photos. (see) Other news of the day.
Light browning with minor spine we... See More
Large diamond found in mine....
Item #568599
January 20, 1919
CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, January 20, 1919
* Large diamond found of South African mine
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"DIAMOND LARGE AS EGG FOUND IN AFRICAN MINE" "It Is Soft Blue White and Weighs 388 1/4 Carats" "AMONG THE GREATEST" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day including period advertising. Light browning wit... See More
Anglo-Irish Treaty signed.....
Item #568593
December 07, 1921
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 7, 1921 This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "FATE OF IRISH SITUATION RESTS WITH ULSTERITES AFTER ENGLISH AND SINN FEIN REACH AGREEMENT" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the signing of the treaty that created the Irish Free State.
Other news of the day . Light browning with minor margin... See More
Charles Nungesser Transatlantic Flight Try In 1927...
Item #568557
May 12, 1927
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 12, 1927
* Charles Nungesser disappears - search
* Transatlantic airplane flight try
* Just before Charles Lindbergh's attempt
This 56 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page: "CLUE TO FLIERS GIVEN IN NORTH" "Newfoundland Men Report Hearing Plane Early on Monday Morning" "U. S. WIDENS SEA ... See More
Yankees win the 1956 World Series....
Item #568556
October 11, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, October 11, 1956
* Yankees win the Major League World Series
* Photos of Yogi Berra, Casey Stengel
* Article by Mickey Mantle
The sports page has the various reports concerning the Yankees winning the baseball World Series, with articles headed: "Series One of he Best" "Victorious Casey Impressed by Pitchers, N... See More
Howard Hughes Spruce Goose...
Item #568548
August 08, 1947
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 8, 1947 This 44 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page:"HUGHES PARTY-GIVER VANISHES FROM QUIZ" with subheads. Continues on page 2. Lots of text.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice condition.
John D. Rockefeller death...
Item #568547
May 24, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 24, 1937 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ROCKEFELLER, SR., SUCCUMBS" "End Comes in 98th Year to Capitalist and Philanthropist" with photo of Rockefeller. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Charles Manson charged with murder...
Item #568545
December 12, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 12, 1969
* Charles Manson charged with murder (1st report)
* Manson Family of hippies
* Sharon Tate slayings
This 72 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Manson Arraigned In Tate Murders" with photo of Manson taken into custody. (see)
Tells of Charles Manson's indictment for murder in t... See More
Rudolph Valentino death....
Item #568538
August 26, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 26, 1926 This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Valentino's Body Is Barred From Pubic View".
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
... See More
Post Stock Market Crash of 1929...
Item #568537
November 05, 1929
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, November 5, 1929 This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "STOCKS CLOSE AT DAY'S LOWS" "RASKOB DENIES STOCK GAMBLE".
The depression era was just around the corner.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Tri-State Tornado in 1925...
Item #568525
March 20, 1925
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 20, 1925 This 22 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "TORNADO'S TOLL GREATEST SUCH DISASTER EVER TOOK; 848 KILLED, 2909 INJURED" with many subheads.(See)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
1906 San Francisco earthquake...
Item #568514
April 23, 1906
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, April 23, 1906 This 10 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "SAN FRANCISCO FIRE BURNS OUT" "GRAPHIC STORY OF EYEWITNESS" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
Hitler becoming dictator of Germany...
Item #568498
August 02, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 2, 1934 This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "HITLER IS REPORTED PLANNING FOR COUP AS HINDENBURG FAILS" with subheads and related photo. (see) Hindenburg would die on this day and Hitler would immediately take over as dictator.
Other news of the day.. Little margin wear, otherwise in good ... See More
Home run in every inning MLB game...
Item #568492
July 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 11, 1929
* 1 home run in each inning (9)
* MLB baseball game
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "9 HOMERS IN GAME AS PIRATES TRIUMPH" "Phils Defeated, 15-9, as Clubs Come Within One Circuit Blow of Record" with box scores. (see)
Tells of the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Pit... See More
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