Haakon VII of Norway 1906 coronation...
Item #679517
June 22, 1906
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 22, 1906
* Prince Carl of Denmark
* King Haakon VII of Norway
* Last Norwegian coronation
The front page has a four column headline: "NORWAY'S NEW KING RECEIVES HIS CROWN" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from t... See More
1906 Mount Vesuvius eruption... Naples...
Item #679499
April 09, 1906
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 9, 1906
* Mount Vesuvius eruption
* Naples, Italy
The front page has a banner headline: "HALF A MILLION PEOPLE FLEE FROM THEIR HOMES" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Comple... See More
1897 Klondike Gold Rush... Yukon... Alaska...
Item #679495
August 06, 1897
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 6, 1897
* Klondike Gold Rush
* Yukon - Alaska - Canada
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CLAIMS LOCATED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 4 pages, small librar... See More
Babe Zaharias wins British Open...
Item #679492
June 13, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 13, 1947
* Mildred (Babe) Didrikson Zaharias
* Britsh Open crown
* 1st American to win
The front page has a two column headline: "Mrs. Zaharias Is First American To Win Women's British Golf Title". It then continues in the sport's section (page 18) with related pictorial and more headings.
Complete in 42 pages, light toning at the marg... See More
Emperor & Empress of Austria... Terrific print of the ship Vermont...
Item #679487
June 25, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 25, 1859 The front page has prints captioned: "The Emperor & Empress of Austria" and: "Life In Circassia". Page 4 has a huge & very nice print of: "The United States Line-of-Battle Ship Vermont" with an article on it.
Eight pages, ornate masthead features a large engraving of ship, with nice embelli... See More
John Wayne Gacy's trial ends... serial killer...
Item #679466
March 11, 1980
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, March 11, 1980
* John Wayne Gacy's trial ending
* American serial killer
* "Pogo the Clown"
* From the city where it happened (rare)
Page 3 has coverage at the end of Gacy's trail with headings: "'Gacy case heading for jury" Coverage continues on page 62. (see) Gacy would be found guilty the next day. Great to have in this Ch... See More
Albert Einstein...
Item #679461
April 02, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1921
* Albert Einstein
* Eve of Theory of Relativity speech
* 1st visit to America
* Nobel peace prize fame
The top of page 11 has one column headings that include: "EINSTEIN DUE TODAY; LEADERS AWAIT HIM" "Mayor's Committee to Meet Noted Scientist on His Arrival at Quarantine" "Big Reception in Hoboken" and more.
Complete wi... See More
Benita von Falkenhayn death sentence...
Item #679444
February 17, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1935
* Benita von Falkenhayn death sentence
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Two Aristocratic Women Doomed As Spies by a Court in Germany" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the death sentence handed down to Benita von Falkenhayn for spying for the Second Polish Republic.
Complete 1st section only with 30 pages, rag ed... See More
Francis Ouimet & U.S. golfers win 1947 Walker Cup.....
Item #679443
May 18, 1947
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 18, 1947
* Walker Cup amatuer golf match
* Francis Ouimet - United States win
* Old course at St Andrews, Scotland
The top of page 2 of the sport's section (near the back) has a banner headline: "U.S. Golfers Regain Walker Cup by Routing British in Singles" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the United States team defeating the British i... See More
1902 Will Reynolds killings in Tuscumbia, Alabama...
Item #679441
April 09, 1902
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 9, 1902
* Will Reynolds mass murder killings
* Colbert County law enforcement officers
* Negro lynching - burning
The front page has a one column heading: "Negro Burned To Death After Killing Five Men" (see) Also another related report on page 2 with heading: "NEGRO AROUSED A MOB'S RAGE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this i... See More
Much on the Wirz trial, the warden of Andersonville Prison...
Item #679434
September 22, 1865
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 22, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
Among the front page column heads are: "THE WERZE [Wirz] TRIAL" "Remarkable Speech of Howell Cobb" "he Wants to See Mr. Lincoln Hung" "He Expects the Same Fate for Himself" "The Sickening Atrocities of Werze" "The Fatal Horrors of the Dead Line&quo... See More
1905 New Orelans yellow fever epidemic...
Item #679427
July 26, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 26, 1905
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Yellow fever epidemic
* Last outbreak in America
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "MANY NEW CASES OF YELLOW FEVER" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this er... See More
1905 Ninth Avenue derailment... elevated railways...
Item #679418
September 11, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 11, 1905
* Ninth Avenue derailment
* Elevated railways - trains
* Manhattan, New York City
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "AWFUL WRECK OF ELEVATED CARS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from t... See More
1905 Italy, Texas Negro lynching...
Item #679416
September 08, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 8, 1905
* Italy, Ellis County, Texas
* Negro lynching - burning
The top of page 2 one column heading: "A TEXAS FIEND BURNED AT STAKE" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 pages, s... See More
1905 Hibiya incendiary incident...
Item #679415
September 07, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 7, 1905
* Hibiya incendiary incident
* Tokyo, Japan riots
* re. Treaty of Portmouth
* Era of Popular Violence
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "WILD RIOTING BY TOKIO MOBS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tota... See More
Battle with moonshiners in 1901...
Item #679414
July 20, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 20, 1901
* Battle with moonshiners
* Monterey, Tennessee
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "OFFICERS AMBUSHED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, two sm... See More
1905 Diamondville, Wyoming coal mine explosion...
Item #679413
December 02, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 2, 1905
* Diamondville, Wyoming
* Lincoln County coal mining
* No. 1 mine explosion disaster
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "FRIGHTFUL EXPLOSION IN WYOMING COAL MINE" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fr... See More
1905 Death Valley Scotty murdered ?...
Item #679410
December 20, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 20, 1905
* Walter E. Scott killed ?
* Death Valley Scotty
* Gold mining prospector
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "COWBOY MINER 'SCOTTY' MISSING" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from th... See More
1906 Brazilian battleshp Aquidaba explosion.....
Item #679402
January 22, 1906
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 22, 1906
* Brazilian ironclad battleship Aquidaba
* Powder magazine explosion disaster
The front page has a three column headline: "300 LIVES LOST ON BATTLESHIP" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.... See More
Valencia, Spain bombing in 1937....
Item #679366
May 29, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 29, 1937.
* Valencia, Spain bombing
* Spanish Civil War
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "REBEL BOMBERS KILL 200 IN AIR RAID ON VALENCIA" with subhead and small map. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
... See More
* Valencia, Spain bombing
* Spanish Civil War
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "REBEL BOMBERS KILL 200 IN AIR RAID ON VALENCIA" with subhead and small map. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
Sammy Baugh throws 6 TD passes...
Item #679361
November 01, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sport's section only, November 1, 1943
* Sammy Baugh throws 6 TD's
* Washington Redskins quarterback
* NFL football
The front page has a four column heading: "Baugh Breaks Passing Record" with subheads, lineup and stats of the game. (see)
Complete sport's section only with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along ... See More
1901 Williams, Arizona fire disaster...
Item #679358
July 02, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1901
* Williams, Arizona fire disaster
* Coconino County - Route 66
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WILLIAMS BURNED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pa... See More
Mosby raid... Cooper Institute...
Item #679352
October 15, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 15, 1864
* John S. Mosby - Guerrilla leader
* 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry
* Early report on the Greenback Raid
The top of the first column has: "Lincoln And Johnson" "Meeting at the Cooper Institute" and "Great Enthusiasm". Another column has: "Army Of The James" with various war-related subheads.
Also on the ftpg: &q... See More
On the funeral of King William IV of England...
Item #679350
July 07, 1837
THE TIMES, London, England, July 8, 1837
* William IV of the United Kingdom
Page 5 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with reporting on the funeral of King William IV who died on June 20, headed: "His Late Majesty". Subheads include: "The Lying In State" and: "Embalming"
All columns of all 8 pages are black-bordered in "mourning" rules.
Good condition.... See More
Popular for the colorful political cartoons...
Item #679347
April 26, 1893
PUCK, New York, April 26, 1893 Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are much desired for their displayability. This issue has as its political cartoons:
front page: &quo... See More
Report here is a focus of a Smithsonian Channel episode...
Item #679345
March 05, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 5, 1864
* Colonel Ulric Dahlgren Affair
* Failed raid on Richmond
* Secret papers found on Dahlgren's body
* American Civil War - Jefferson Davis
There is an intriguing story within the front page reports recently brought to fore in an episode of "America's Hidden Stories" on the Smithsonian Channel.
The intrigue is about ... See More
Kate Gleason's death... The "Madame Curie of machine tools"...
Item #679341
January 10, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1933
* Catherine Anselm "Kate" Gleason death
* American engineer & businesswoman
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "KATE GLEASON, ENGINEER, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Kate Gleason, american engineer and businesswoman known both for being an accomplished woman in the predominan... See More
Relating to Uncle Tom's Cabin... The Fugitive Slave bill...
Item #679337
August 19, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 19, 1852 Among the reports in this anti-slavery newspaper are: "Gen. Pierce and the Fugitive Slave Law". The back page has an ad for: "Little Eva, Uncle Tom's Guardian Angel. A song composed & dedicated to Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Poetry by John G. Whittier..." with more.
This newspaper ... See More
Themed on the military: the last issue...
Item #679335
July 30, 1841
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Windsor, Vermont, July 30, 1841 The motto in the masthead details its purpose: "Devoted to the Interests of the Militia, To Military Science and National Defense in General." This is the last issue of this short-lived newspaper lasting just 52 weeks issues from 1840-1841.
Among the various articles within are: "Fiery Flying Serpent" and a page 2 report: ... See More
Daniel Webster's letters... "Defender of the Constitution"......
Item #679332
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, Aug., 1867 The prime feature of this issue is likely the 5 1/2 pages dedicated to the: "PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE OF DANIEL WEBSTER", which includes excerpts from many of his private correspondence along with background and commentary. The article serves well as an unofficial biography of this great "defender of the Constitution".... See More
1906 White House wedding...
Item #679331
February 17, 1906
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 17, 1906
* Alice Roosevelt wedding
* President Theodore's daughter
* Nicholas Longworth
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "PRESIDENT'S DAUGHTER WEDDED IN WHITE HOUSE" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tota... See More
1906 Meridian, Mississippi tornado disaster....
Item #679329
March 03, 1906
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 3, 1906
* Meridian, Mississippi
* Tornado disaster
The front page has a banner headline: "GREAT HAVOC WROUGHT BY TORNADO IN SOUTH" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 8 pages, a f... See More
President Richard Nixon resigns...
Item #679326
August 09, 1974
DAILY NEWS, New York Aug. 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
A very dramatic front page with over half of it taken up with: "NIXON RESIGNS". The balance has: "Acts in 'Interest of Nation', Asks for End to Bitterness" and "Ford Will Take Oath at Noon, Kissinger Agrees to Stay On". Much coverage, with photos, on the inside pages and the back page.
T... See More
Ice skating displayable color cover from 1913...
Item #679319
January 13, 1913
THE PEOPLE'S HOME JOURNAL, New York, January 13, 1913 (front cover only) This color cover has a wonderful color image of a young girl putting on her ice skates. Would look great framed.
Thanksgiving-themed Cream of Wheat ad from 1923...
Item #679318
November 01, 1923
NEEDLECRAFT MAGAZINE, Nov., 1923 (1st leaf only) The reverse side of the cover has a great, displayable, Thanksgiving-themed cover advertising Cream of Wheat. Would look great framed. See image for details.
1969 Vito Genovese death... mob boss...
Item #679317
February 15, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Feb. 15, 1969
* Vito Genovese death (1st report)
* Italian American mobster boss
* Organized crime family - Mafia
Page 25 has a two column heading: "Vito Genovese, Crime Kingpin, Dies in Jail" (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, nice condition.
Gallant Fox becomes all time $$$ winner....
Item #679316
September 07, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, September 7, 1930
* Gallant Fox wins Lawrence Realization Stakes
* Thoroughbred horse race - Long Island, New York
* Year of the triple crown - becomes all time $$$ winner
The front page of this sport's section only has a one column heading: "GALLANT FOX TAKES REALIZATION; PASSES ZEV'S MONEY RECORD" and more with two photos. (... See More
1935 Gangster Dutch Shultz NYC Funeral...
Item #679315
October 29, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 29, 1935
* Arthur Dutch Schultz Flegenheimer funeral
* Jewish gangster - beer baron - racketeer
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "SCHULTZ FUNERAL IS HELD SECRETLY" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic.
Complete with 42 pages, light toning at the... See More
Myril Hoag 6 singles in 1 game...
Item #679314
June 07, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 7, 1934
* Myril Hoag 6 hits (singles) in 1 game
* New York Yankees
The sport's section (page 32) has a 2 column heading: "Yanks Break Even With Red Sox, But Lose League Lead to Tigers" with subhead: "Hoag Equals Circuit Record by Smashing 6 Singles in Row in Opener" and photo of Hoag. (see) First report coverage o... See More
Lou Gehrig & Lefty Grove...
Item #679313
December 16, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 16, 1931
* Lou Gehrig breaks season record
* RBI runs batted in American League
* Lefty Grove AL pitcher of the year
* MLB major league baseball
The sport's section (page 33) has a one column heading: "GEHRIG'S 184 RUNS NEW LEAGUE RECORD" with subheads and photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famou... See More
Prospect Park Zoo opening in 1935....
Item #679307
July 04, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1935
* Prospect Park Zoo opening
* Brooklyn, New York City
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Smith Decries 'Back-Alley Politics' Of La Guardia in Row With Moses" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the opening of Prospect Park Zoo continues on page 17 with 2 related photos. Probably only found in New York City publica... See More
Jesse Owens wins olympic gold in 1936....
Item #679301
August 04, 1936
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., August 4, 1936
* Jesse Owens Olympic gold
* United States dominance
* In front of Adolph Hitler & Reich
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "Owens Cuts Record in the 200-Meters" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
Alexander I of Serbia & Queen Draga assassination...
Item #679296
June 11, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, June 11, 1903
* Alexander I of Serbia
* Queen Draga Mašin
* Assassination - murder
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "ALEXANDER'S REIGN ENDS IN BLOODSHED" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totall... See More
1903 William Kissam Vanderbilt marries...
Item #679295
April 25, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, April 25, 1903
* William Kissam Vanderbilt
* Anne Harriman Rutherford
* Wedding - Weds - Marries
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "VANDERBILT WEDS WEDS MRS. RUTHERFORD" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not tota... See More
1903 East St. Louis flooding disaster...
Item #679294
June 10, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, June 10, 1903
* East St. Louis flooding
* Mississippi River disaster
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "EAST ST. LOUIS IS TOTALLY SUBMERGED" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in... See More
1903 Gainesville, Georgia tornado disaster...
Item #679293
June 02, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, June 2, 1903
* Gainesville, Georgia tornado
* Hall County storm disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GEORGIA TORNADO KILLED A HUNDRED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in ... See More
1903 "Bloody Breathitt" Jackson, Kentucky...
Item #679292
May 28, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 28, 1903
* Jackson, Kentucky shootout
* "Bloody Breathitt" county
* James B. Marcum murder
The front page has a two column heading: "GUNS CRACKED AT JACKSON" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from... See More
1903 Outlaw James McKinney killed...
Item #679286
April 20, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 20, 1903
* James McKinney killed
* Tulare County outlaw
* Bakersfield, California shootout
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "OUTLAW MET A TRAGIC END" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era... See More
Charles Linbergh's 1927 ticker tape parade...
Item #679282
June 13, 1927
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 13, 1927
* Great Charles Lindbergh welcome home
* Ticker tape parade in New York City
The front page has a three column headline: "COL. LINDBERGH, CENTER OF GREAT TRIUMPHANT RECEPTION IN NEW YORK" with subheads (see photos).
This issue contains other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, it has minor marg... See More
Most runs in a single inning - 1953 Boston Red Sox...
Item #679281
June 19, 1953
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, June 19, 1953 This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 14: "Bosox Break Seven Records In 23-2 Romp" with box scores. (see)
This was a record made by the Boston Red Sox which is still held to this day.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
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