Visit of the Sioux Indian chiefs...
Item #674677
June 14, 1875
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 14, 1875 The full ftpg. has a patriotic political cartoon featuring Uncle Sam & Miss Liberty as well as the bald eagle: "A Sad Case of Constitutional Coat" drawn by the famed A. B. Frost.
Inside has a nearly half page print of: "The Visit of the Black Hills Braves---Portraits of the Leading Sioux Chiefs". Other prints as well.
Eight... See More
Jeffries wins the heavyweight title... front page illustration
Item #674580
June 10, 1899
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., June 10, 1899
* James Jeffries wins heavyweight boxing title
* w/ illustration - vs. Robert Fitzsimmons
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "JEFFRIES IS CHAMPION" "Easily Defeats Fitzsimmons In The Great Battle" and more with illustration of Jeffries. Also round by round coverage.
Complete with 8 pages, light even toning, 2 larg... See More
"A Rainy Day With Uncle Remus" in 3 parts... 1881...
Item #674511
June 01, 1881
(3) SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY, New York, for June, July & August of 1881 Offered is an original printing of: "A Rainy Day With Uncle Remus", by Joel Chandler Harris, split over three volumes (June-August, 1881). To the best of our knowledge, this was written for Scribner's Magazine.
Other articles, poetry, etc. from the era are found throughout.
This three-issue set is... See More
Pentagon Papers exposed in 1971....
Item #674259
June 17, 1971
DAILY WORLD, New York City, June 17, 1971
* Pentagon Papers 1st made public
* Vietnam War - Lyndon Johnson
* Angela Davis in jail for gun violations
An uncommon title, being a tabloid-size newspaper with an editorial policy which reflects the views of the Communist party. This newspaper was previously known as the "Daily Worker".
The front page has a nice banner headline that r... See More
Al "Scarface" Capone to plead guilty in 1931....
Item #674101
June 16, 1931
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., June 16, 1931
* Al "Scarface" Capone - gangster - mob boss
* The beginning of the end of his criminal career
The front page has a one column heading: "Report Capone Will Enter Guilty Plea" with subhead. (see) Capone would plead guilty for tax evasion on this day.
Complete with all 14 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding hole... See More
1988 The Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks...
Item #674086
June 28, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 28, 1988
* Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* "once and for all" knockout
* Boardwalk Hall - Atlantic City
The top of the front page has a three column photo showing Mike Tyson knocking out Michael Spink with brief text.
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Tyson Does a Minute-and-a-Half Wal... See More
Heinrich Himmler visits Prague....
Item #673817
June 14, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1939
* Heinrich Himmler - Gestapo chief of police
* Prague, Czechoslovakia visit
The front page has a one column heading: "CHIEF PF GESTAPO ARRIVES IN PRAGUE; UNREST CONTINUES" with subheads. (see) lengthy text continues inside. Just a few months before the outbreak of World War II.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 page... See More
Carlos Gardel killed... tango legend...
Item #673736
June 25, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1935
* Carlos Gardel airplane crash death
* Argentine singer, songwriter & actor
* Tango legend
The front page has a five column heading: "Planes Collide and Burn; 14 Killed" with subhead. Two small related photos are on the back page. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition in in great conditi... See More
The formal ending to World War I...
Item #673612
June 30, 1919
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, June 30, 1919
* World War I officially ends
* Treaty of Versailles signing
The top of the first column has a report of the formal end of World War I with heads: "THE PEACE TREATY SIGNED IN THE HALL OF MIRRORS" This Formally Ends The World War of Nearly Five Years Duration". The dateline is from Versailles, France, June 28.
The re... See More
Joe Louis beats German Max Schmeling..
Item #673590
June 23, 1938
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, June. 23, 1938
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Max Schmeling (German fighter)
* Famous rematch - boxing
Page 5 of this issue has a one column heading: "LOUIS SMASHES DOWN SCHMELING FOR WORLD TITLE - Brown Bomber Beats German To Floor In Little Over Two Minutes". First report coverage on the heavyweight boxing championship betw... See More
Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster....
Item #673565
June 11, 1953
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1953
* 1953 Flint-Worcester tornado outbreak sequence
The front page has a one column heading: "Tornado Toll 92 In Massachusetts" with subhead. (see) More on page 33 with 2 related photos. Coverage on the Flint, Michigan and Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster which was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history.
Complete with all 60 pages, l... See More
Ohio, Kansas, and New York ratify Suffrage Amendment....
Item #673509
June 19, 1919
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, June 19, 1919 This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "THREE MORE STATES RATIFY SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT", followed by a paragraph description of the events for each state: Ohio, Kansas and New York.
Additionally, the front page has a one column heading: "THE ANTI-SUFFS WILL FIGHT TO THE FINISH", describin... See More
Five American newspapers: 1803-1809...
Item #673424
June 13, 1805
(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Nov. 27, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, June 15, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 16, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 23,1807; and New York Herald, Nov. 19, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... See More
Captain Coles's Cupola Ships...
Item #673284
June 14, 1862
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 14, 1862
The front page features a print of: "THE CAPTAIN COLES'S CUPOLA SHIP" with accompanying text. The back page has a print of: "THE MEDICAL STUDENT AT HOME".
Complete in four pages, rubbing on mid-fold (minor loss), but otherwise good. The issue was once folded in quarters which and has some browning along the fo... See More
New Orleans Cemetery...
Item #673283
June 21, 1862
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 21, 1862
The front page features a print of: "THE CITY CEMETERY OF NEW ORLEANS", with accompanying text. The back page has a print of: "THE BEARD MOVEMENT".
Complete in four pages, a slightly rough left spine, rubbing on mid-fold (minor loss), but otherwise good. The issue was once folded in quarters which and has some bro... See More
Smuggling, piracy, and the case of Tobias Watkins...
Item #673067
June 06, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 6, 1829 Among the many articles is the front page: "Smuggling" concerning tobacco being smuggled into England. Page 2 has: "Piracy" concerning the taking of a pirate ship off St. Barts & sent to Pensacola for adjudication.
Nearly 5 pages are taken up with the: "Case of Tobias Watkins", part of a a troubled relati... See More
Yanks trap the Nazis...
Item #673031
June 19, 1944
DAILY NEWS, New York, June 19, 1944 The banner headline announces: "YANKS TRAP 25,000 NAZIS" "Wipe Out One Division Trying To Break Cherbourg Ring". The detailed report, with a photo, is on page 2. A map is included as well.
Tabloid-size, complete in 28 pages, nice condition.
Lengthy reporting on cricket matches...
Item #672985
June 12, 1847
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 12, 1847 This newspaper has a wealth of sports and entertainment-related reports, including over half a page taken up with the: "Cricketers' Chronicle" showing results of many matches.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
1st White House swimming pool built in 1933...
Item #672865
June 03, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 3, 1933
* 1st White House swimming pool built
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
Page 15 has a two column heading: "White House Pool Ready for Roosevelt; He Thanks Workmen for 'a Splendid Job'" with photo of the 1st swimming pool ever built in the White House.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 page... See More
Michael Jackson acquitted... Senate apology re: lynchings...
Item #672864
June 14, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 14, 2005 The front page has: "Jackson Acquitted on All 10 Counts", which covers the acquittal of Michael Jackson on all charges regarding the charges of the sexual abuse of minors. Multiple pages within also have related coverage with photos.
Also quite historic is the page A8 heading: "Senate Issues an Apology for Inaction on Lynchings", with a c... See More
Largest newspaper in the world...
Item #672801
June 15, 1993
HET VOLK, Gent, Belgium, June 15,1993 A bonafide newspaper of this title (The People) publishes in Belgium, but the publisher saw fit to make his mark in the world of newspapers--he created this special edition which is the largest newspaper in the world. Each page measures 39 1/2 by 55 inches printed on thick, high-quality paper (not newsprint) & in color. Content focuses on this curios... See More
Nice trout fishing print... Scenes on the Mississippi...
Item #672695
June 10, 1871
EVERY SATURDAY, Boston, June 10, 1871 Inside has a very ice full page print by J.S. Davis: "Trouting" showing two men fishing. Also two pages of: "On The Mississippi" which has 5 prints including: "A Creole Pedagogue" "The Landing Near Bonnet Carre" "A Deer-Chase on the Mississippi" and "A Submerged Plantation". A full page of scene... See More
The first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean...
Item #672686
June 16, 1919
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Penn., June 16, 1919
* 1st Non-stop Transatlantic airplane flight (historic)
* John Alcock & Arthur W. Brown
It may be a surprise to many that Charles Lindbergh was not the first to fly non-stop across the Atlantic (his was the first solo flight). Eight years previously the pair of John Alcock & Arthur Brown made the historic flight. The front page has a ... See More
Review & premiere of "Red Heat", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #672407
June 17, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 17, 1988
* Best "Red Heat" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Buddy cop action - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Red Heat" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's ... See More
Seabiscuit wins 1937 Brooklyn Handicap....
Item #672305
June 27, 1937
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 27, 1937
* Seabiscuit wins Brooklyn Handicap
* Aqueduct Racetrack, Queens, New York
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
* Artist - sculptor - mental patient
* Veronica Gedeon - Easter murders
The top of page 4 of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "SEA BISCUIT WINS AQUEDUCT STAKE IN PHOTO FINISH" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on fa... See More
1935 George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping....
Item #672302
June 10, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1935
* George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping
* Tacoma, Washington (freed)
* Suspects captured - Harmon Metz Waley
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "COUPLE CAUGHT IN UTAH CONFESS THEY KIDNAPPED THE WEYERHAEUSER BOY" with subheads. (see) More on page 3 with two related photos. Lengthy text. First report coverage on the capture of George Wey... See More
1873 Georgetown, Delaware Negro hanging...
Item #672244
June 21, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 21, 1873
* Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware
* Negro Joe Burton hanging - execution
The top of page 8 has one column headings: "A NEGRO EXECUTION" "Much Ado About a Savage Murderer" "The Wages Of Sin" "Under The Gallows" and more. (see) Text takes up 1 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice conditio... See More
Duke of Windsor Weds in 1937...
Item #672132
June 03, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 3, 1937.
* Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
* Wallis Warfied Simpson , Duchess of Windsor
* Wedding - marriage
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HURRY TO HONEYMOON HAVEN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. A few related photos on the back page.
Complete with all 44 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on v
... See More
* Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
* Wallis Warfied Simpson , Duchess of Windsor
* Wedding - marriage
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HURRY TO HONEYMOON HAVEN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. A few related photos on the back page.
Complete with all 44 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on v
Early railroad report... The "Pennsylvania"...
Item #672072
June 22, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 22, 1833 A report inside begins: "A New Locomotive Engine, constructed by Mr. R. L. Stevens, was lately placed on the Camden and Amboy railroad, and works beautifully." Some details about the speed, plus mention that: "The capacity to generate steam has, also, been much improved...and it is hoped that anthracite coal may be used..
... See More
Shavuot begins... 1872 Jewish holiday...
Item #672037
June 13, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 13, 1872
* Shavuot - Feast of Weeks - Pentacost
* Jews - Jewish holiday - Hebrew festival
Page 4 has an article headed: "The Jewish Feast Of Pentacost" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 10 pages, nice condition.
Louis Pasteur is featured...
Item #671665
June 03, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, June 3, 1882 The front page features a nice print of famed scientist Louis Pasteur, with the balance of the page taken up with text on his life and work.
The complete issue, measuring 11 by 15 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
Centrifugal siren...
Item #671650
June 08, 1889
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 8, 1889 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: PINCH BAR - STEP LADDER - AIRSHIP - CENTRIFUGAL SIREN & more.
Amelia Earhart attempts to become the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #671098
June 06, 1928
THE WORLD, New York, June 6, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* About to make history* Airplane "Friendship" - 1st stage flight
The ftpg. begins with a two column head: "Miss Earhart Plans Atlantic Hop To-Day If the Wind Changes" with several subheads including: "Attempt May Be Made For A Distance Record". Also a photo of: "Wilmer Stultz&quo... See More
Jerry Reuss throws no-hitter in a L.A. paper....
Item #671074
June 28, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 28, 1980
* Jerry Reuss pitches no-hitter
* Los Angeles Dodgers baseball
* Best title to be had ? - rare
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "Reuss Rolls and the Giants Come Up With a Big Zero" with subhead: "Error Deprives Dodger Pitcher of a Perfect Game in 8-0 Win" and two photos of Reuss. (see) Box ... See More
Charles Lindbergh's ticker tape parade...
Item #671053
June 14, 1927
OMAHA EVENING BEE & OMAHA DAILY NEWS, June 14, 1927
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh welcome home
* Ticker tape parade in New York City
The front page has a banner headline: "WEATHER STOPS 'LINDY'S' FLYING TO CAPITAL" with subheads and a photo of the New York ticker-tape parade for Charles Lindbergh headed "When 'Lindy' Came Home".
Complete in 1... See More
By the Southern California Hotel Association...
Item #670960
June 14, 1895
LOS ANGELES DAILY HOTEL GAZETTE, California, June 14, 1895 An interesting newspaper calling itself: "The Official Organ Southern Calif. Hotel Association". Logically, the content & the advertisements are focused on hotels and tourism.
Four pages, good condition.
American Museaum of Natural History cornerstone laid...
Item #670895
June 03, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 3, 1874
* American Museum of Natural History
* Cornerstone laid by Ulysses S. Grant
* Manhattan, New York City
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "THE NEW MUSEUM" with subheads. (see) Text takes up over a full column.
Other news of the day. Complete with 12 pages, a little light creasing, nice condition.... See More
America is about to declare war...
Item #670877
June 03, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 3, 1812
* Declaration of war close
* War of 1812 to begin
Page 2 has a notable report headed: "War with England!" stating: "A letter has been received in town from a Senator of the United States, dated May 28th, which says, The Committee of the Senate on Foreign Affairs have agreed unanimously [Mr. Lloyd being absent] to recommend a Dec... See More
Jesse Owens as Ohio State track star...
Item #670681
June 23, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 23, 1935
* Jesse Owens on the World stage
* Ohio State Buckeyes track star
* Leading candidate for Berlin Olympics
The front page of ths section has a one column heading: "OWENS REGISTERS FOUR-EVENT SWEEP" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page with photo. (see)
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's secti... See More
1935 Wiggins, Mississippi Negro lynching...
Item #670676
June 23, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 23, 1935
* Wiggins, Mississippi
* Stone County MS
* Negro lynching
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "NEGRO IS LYNCHED, ANOTHER WHIPPED" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, generally very nice.... See More
1913 Jack Johnson flees to Canada...
Item #670654
June 27, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 27, 1913
* Jack Johnson - World Heavyweight Champ
* 1st African American to hold title (1910)
* Flees U.S. w/ Lucille Cameron to avoid jail
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CONVICTED NEGRO PUGILIST MAKES GOOD ESCAPE TO CANADA" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 18 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, irregular alon... See More
1913 Buffalo grain elevator explosion....
Item #670652
June 25, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 25, 1913
* Buffalo NY New York
* Grain elevator explosion disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DEAD IN BUFFALO EXPLOSION MAY TOTAL NEARLY TWO SCORE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 16 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
20 straight victories for boxer Joe Louis...
Item #670640
June 26, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 26, 1935
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing fight
* vs. Primo Carnera
The front page has five column headline: "57,000 See Louis Stop Carnera in 6th" with subheads. (see) More on the front page of the sport's section with banner headline and round by round description.
Thirty pages, rag edition, missing the back page which had various... See More
Florence Jaffray Harriman in 1913 photo...
Item #670637
June 20, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 20, 1913
* Florence Jaffray Harriman w/ photo
* American socialite & suffragist
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Mrs. J. Borden Harriman Is Given High Honor By Commission Appointment" with subhead and nice photo.
Complete with 18 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Paris surrenders to the Nazis...
Item #670453
June 13, 1940
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, 5th WAR EXTRA, June 13, 1940
* Fall of Paris, France
* World War II Germans
The front page has a nice headline above the masthead: "TROOPS QUIT PARIS; PLAN CITY SURRENDER" with subheads. Great for display.
Incomplete issue containing 8 of the 12 pages of the 1st section only, minor margin and central fold wear, generally very nice.... See More
1930 Endurance airplane flight record...
Item #670378
June 30, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1930
* Airplane endurance record flight
* "City of Chicago"- Stinson SM-1 Detroiter
* John and Kenneth Hunter
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "ENDURANCE FLIERS SET RECORD, KEEP ON" with subheads. (see) Article continues on page 7 with photo of the Hunter brothers. First report coverage on the airplane endurance ... See More
Jesse Owens as Ohio State track star...
Item #670256
June 02, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, June 2, 1935
* Jesse Owens on the World stage
* Ohio State Buckeyes track star
* Leading candidate for Berlin Olympics
Page 2 of the section has a two column heading: "Owens's record-Breaking Feats Presage Brilliant Olympic Mark" with subhead and photo of Owens crossing the finish line. (see) This was just a week after his famous ... See More
Bootlegger Dutch Schultz arrested....
Item #670163
June 19, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1931
* Dutch Schultz - Arthur Simon Flegenheimer
* New York City bootlegger - racketeer - gangster
* Arrested for income tax evasion (1st report)
The front page has one column headings that include: "GANG DRIVE SPURRED BY SCHULTZ CAPTURE" "Racketeer Held in $150,000 Bail as Government Centres War on Tax Evaders" and more. (see) Lengthy repor... See More
Trouble with the Indians...
Item #669958
June 25, 1867
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, June 25, 1867 Page 3 has a report headed: "Indian Depredations" concerning their interrupting the construction of a railroad: "...says the Indians have driven the railroad grading parties into Fort Hooker...a considerable amount of stock had been driven off...is feared all will leave unless they are better protected..." and more... See More
Trouble with the Indians...
Item #669957
June 21, 1867
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, June 21, 1867 Page 3 has a report headed: "Barbarities and Indian Outrages" which reports just that, one bit noting: "...A battle was fought at Oflan's Station...between 60 whites...en route for Fort Phil Kearney, and from 100 to 150 Indians..." with more.
Four pages, archival repair at the blank spine, nice condition.... See More
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