Marianna, Florida Negro lynching... Claude Neal...
Item #670707
October 27, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 27, 1934
* Claude Neal Negro lynching
* Marianna, Jackson County, Florida
The front page has a one column heading: "Lynch Negro In Florida as Girl's Slayer" (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Claude Neal at Marianna, Florida
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
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2009 Hate Crimes bill signed into law...
Item #670675
October 29, 2009
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 29, 2009
* Hate Crimes bill signed into law
* President Barack Hussein Obama
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "Obama signs hate crimes bill" (see) Unfortunate for the somewhat discrete, inside page report here but still a 1st report as such.
Complete with all sections, great condition.... See More
Two letters written by Ben Franklin... A slave petitions for freedom...
Item #670619
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, October, 1790 Articles include: "Remarks on Capital Punishment" "Sketch of the Nature & Causes of Diseases" "Short Account of Mr. McGillivray" who was the famous chief of the Creek Indians; "On the Architecture of America" "Letter from Dr. Franklin to a Lady in France".Most of a page is taken up with: ... See More
The Red Sox win game four of the World Series...
Item #670536
October 11, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Oct. 11, 1916
* Boston Red Sox vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series - MLB baseball (game 4)
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CLOSE TO TITLE" with subhead: "Brooklyn Pitchers Are Hit Hard"
Included on the front page is the "Box Score" as well as nice text with an inning-by-
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* Boston Red Sox vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series - MLB baseball (game 4)
The front page has a rather large headline announcing: "RED SOX ARE CLOSE TO TITLE" with subhead: "Brooklyn Pitchers Are Hit Hard"
Included on the front page is the "Box Score" as well as nice text with an inning-by-
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #670532
October 14, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1928
* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Interscontinental flight
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "ZEPPELIN SPEEDS NORTH OF BERMUDA AND IS EXPECTED HERE THIS AFTERNOON; DAMAGED FIN IS REPAIRED IN THE AIR" with subheads and related map. (see) More on pages 2 & 3 with two ... See More
Star Wars "The Empire Strikes Back" opening...
Item #670001
October 21, 1979
CALENDAR SECTION (Sundays) only of the Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1980
* The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: Episode V
* Pre-opening day review and advertisement
* From the capital of the entertainment industry
The top of the front page of this section has a heading: "IN THE 'STAR WARS' SAGA, 'EMPIRE' STRIKES FORWARD" which is a pre-opening day review for this bl... See More
Coon's breech-loading cannon...
Item #669736
October 31, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 31, 1863 The front page features two prints of: "Coon's Breech-Loading Cannon" which has an accompanying article. Nice to have a war-related illustration & article on the front page of this scientific publication.
A few war-related articles inside.
Complete in 16 pages, nice condition.
1941 New York Yankees win World Series....
Item #669489
October 07, 1941
NEW YORK POST, October 7, 1941.
* New York Yankees are 1941 World Series champions
* Major league baseball MLB - Subway series
The sport's section (page 13) has a banner headline: "Dodgers Join With Baseball World in Acclaiming Yankees Great Team" with various subheads that include: "Great Pitching, Strong Defense Stand Out in Yankees Victory" and three related photo... See More
President Adams responds to the residents of Rowley...
Item #668964
October 19, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 19, 1798 Pages 2 and 3 contain an address to the President from the inhabitants of Rowley, Mass., to which he gives his "Answer" signed: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
Andersonville Prison Trial... Captain Wirz...
Item #668810
October 16, 1865
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 16, 1865
* Andersonville prison trial
* Henry Wirz
The top of the front page has one column headings: "ANDERSONVILLE" "The Wirz Trial On Saturday" "Evidence Closed On Both Sides" and more. (see) Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns.
Complete with 8 pages, uncut and unbound (uncommon), nice condition.... See More
Notre Dame football w/ Knute Rockne as coach...
Item #668514
October 14, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, October 14, 1928
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Head coach Knute Rockne
* NCAA college football
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "117,000 SEE NAVY BOW TO NOTRE DAME" with subheads and lineups. (see) This was when Knute Rockne was head coach.
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only wit... See More
1959 Chevys introduced for 1st time...
Item #668449
October 14, 1958
THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 14, 1958
* 1959 Chevys - Chevrolets introduced
* Impala and Bel Air models
The top part of the back page has four related photos of the 1959 Chevrolets being introduced for the first time with some text. (see) I'm sure this can only be found in a Detroit publication, rare as such.
Complete with 52 pages, small binding holes along the spine/1`st column, small lib... See More
The San Francisco earthquake in a local newspaper...
Item #668344
October 18, 1989
THE PENINSULA TIMES TRIBUNE, Palo Alto, California, Oct. 18, 1989
* San Francisco earthquake
The dramatic headline appears at the very top, above the title: "KILLER QUAKE" with two large color photos and another headline: "Death Toll Put at 271". More photos and text inside.
Great to have this report from a city very close to the disaster.
Complete in 46 pages wit... See More
1944 Battle of Aachen ends.. Leyte Gulf......
Item #668312
October 22, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1944
* Battle of Aachen, Germany ends
* Battle of Leyte beginning
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a two column heading: "All Aachen Resistance Ends as 1,000 More Surrender"(see) First report coverage on the Germans surrendering in the Battle of Aachen. This was the first city captured by allied forces on German soil.
Also a nice banner he... See More
Great fight with the Apache Indians...
Item #668219
October 30, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1849 Page 2 has a nice article: "Great Fight With The Apaches" which is mostly taken up with an account of a battle headed: "American Guerrilla Company of Capt. Box, Santiago, Sept. 3, 1849". Nice detail in this letter.
Four pages, very nice condition.
California, and work towards gaining statehood...
Item #668218
October 13, 1839
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 1849
* California Republic for statehood ?
The top of page 3 has a column headed: "California" which includes talk of their efforts to gain statehood.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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Planning to be a part of the California Gold Rush...
Item #668212
October 04, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
Page 3 has: "California Items" which has various news items which relate to the California Gold Rush. Much concerning transportation plans for the West.
Page 2 has: "The Astor Place Rioters".
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Trouble with the Indians near Santa Fe...
Item #668211
October 02, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1849 Page 3 has some early reports headed: "From Santa Fe" which includes in part: "...reports trade at Santa Fe generally dull. Two Americans were murdered by the Apache Indians...about 200 miles this side of Santa Fe Mr. Brown was attacked by a party of 40 Arapahoes...A band of Cheyenne Indians...surrounded and burnt Be... See More
America is prospering...
Item #668097
October 22, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1791 The front page has the "Letter From Dr. Priestley, To M. Condorcet... at Paris." Page 2 has: "The United States" which begins: "Perhaps no country ever prospered so fast as the American States have done in the short time of two years..." with more on the rapid growth & development.
The front page has an ad for: &quo... See More
Pete Rose's short stint back into MLB baseball...
Item #667807
October 25, 1999
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1999
* Pete Rose inducted into all-century team
* Bud Selig drops MLB baseball ban for 1 day
The top of the front page has a photo showing Pete Rose at Game 2 of the 1999 World Series. It was here that he was introduced as a member of the all-century team to a roaring crowd. For this to happen, Rose's ban from baseball had to be lifted for this day which Bud... See More
Death of Jonathan Swift... Early printing of "God Save the King"... Battle charts...
Item #667109
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1745 A highlight of this issue is the interesting and unusual full page engraving of: "A Plan of the City of Edinburgh" which has much detail, showing the castle as well, and includes a rather large key to various locations as well. Further on is a very detailed article: "Description of the City of Edinburgh".
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Death of Jonathan Swift... Early printing of "God Save the King"... Battle charts...
Item #667108
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1745 A highlight of this issue is the interesting and unusual full page engraving of: "A Plan of the City of Edinburgh" which has much detail, showing the castle as well, and includes a rather large key to various locations as well. Further on is a very detailed article: "Description of the City of Edinburgh".
Another si
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Review & premiere of "Gettysburg", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #666964
October 08, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1993
* Best "Gettysburg" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* Epic American Civil War film
* Demolition Man
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Gettysburg" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hol... See More
King of England gets support from London concerning the insult from the king of France...
Item #666856
October 02, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 2, 1701
* James Francis Edward Stuart
* "The Old Pretender"
The ftpg. has a letter: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" from the mayor and council of London, supporting the king in the insult from the king of France who considers the king of England as the "pretended" king.
As a bit of background, James II was the... See More
Mussolini meets w/ Hitler in Germany photos...
Item #666519
October 03, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, October 3, 1937
* Benito Mussolini - Italy dictator
* Visits Adolph Hitler in Munich
The front page of this rotogravure section has 2 related photos of Mussolini meeting Adolph Hitler in Germany earlier in the week.
Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with 12 pages, a few small tape mends, tiny piece torn away at upper le... See More
1941 New Yankees vs. Dodgers... World Series....
Item #666518
October 01, 1941
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 1, 1941.
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers (game 1)
* Major league baseball MLB - Subway series
Above the masthead is a nice scoreboard graph showing the New York Yankees winning 3-2. (see) The front page has a two column headline: "RUFFING, YANKS, CAPTURE OPENER FROM DODGERS" with subheads and photo. (see) Coverage continues ... See More
A pro-South newspaper from Ohio...
Item #666471
October 15, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862 This anti-war newspaper insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" "
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Much on the Civil War in a pro-South newspaper...
Item #666470
October 15, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862 This anti-war newspaper insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" "
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Frank J. Sprague death... "Father of Electric Traction"...
Item #666421
October 26, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1934
* Frank J. Sprague death
* "Father of Electric Traction"
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "F. J. SPRAGUE DIES; TRACTION PIONEER" with subhead and photo. (See) First report coverage of the death of Frank J. Sprague, inventor who contributed to the development of the electric motor, railways & elevators.
Other news, spo... See More
1930 Notre Dame Stadium's 1st game...
Item #666416
October 04, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 4, 1930
* Notre Dame Stadium opening
* 1st ever game (day of) - Fighting Irish
* NCAA College football - "Touchdown Jesus" fame
The sport's section (page 18) has a article headed: "Description of Notre Dame Stadium" with subhead: "New Football Plant, Rectangular in Shape, Will Seat 60,000; Has Military Appearance....&... See More
Boston Red Sox in 1912 World Series...
Item #666378
October 10, 1912
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 10, 1912
* Boston Red Sox
* World Series of Baseball (game 3)
* New York Giants
The top of the front page has a nice three column headline: "GIANTS WIN TWO TO ONE" with inning by inning description and box scores. Nice to have from a town close to Boston.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 page... See More
Early St. Louis in 1818...
Item #665929
October 10, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 10, 1818
* Building St. Louis, Missouri
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that: "...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April...", and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a b
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* Building St. Louis, Missouri
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that: "...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April...", and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a b
Roger Maris hits record-setting 61st home run...
Item #665734
October 02, 1961
GREAT BEND DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas, October 2, 1961
* Roger Maris home run record (#61)
* New York Yankees (1st report)
The sports page reports one of the more notable events in all of baseball history: the 61st home run of New York Yankee Roger Maris, breaking the Babe Ruth record which stood for 34 years.
The sport's section (page 6) has a five column headline: &... See More
Second Battle of El Alamein... Rommel....
Item #665573
October 24, 1942
HERALD EXPRESS, WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, Oct. 24, 1942
* Second Battle of El Alamein begins
* World War II Egypt - Africa
* German General Erwin Rommel
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BIG EGYPT DRIVE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Incomplete issue containing the 1st 2 loose leafs only (pages 1-4), nice for display as such.... See More
Death of Jackie Robinson...
Item #665387
October 25, 1972
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 25, 1972
* Jackie Robinson death... Brooklyn Dodgers
* 1st African-American to play MLB baseball
* 1st be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Jackie Robinson to Be Buried in Brooklyn". (see)
Complete in 10 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Gangster Ralph Capone charged w/ vagrancy...
Item #665183
October 09, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 9, 1930
* Ralph Capone charged with vagrancy
* Chicago gangland gangster - mobster
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "RALPH CAPONE GIVES UP; FREED IN TEN MINUTES" with subhead. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depressio... See More
Broderick-Terry duel...
Item #665048
October 11, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 11, 1859
* Broderick-Terry duel
* David C. & David S.
* Last notable American duel
Page 4 has an article headed: "The Duel Between Broderick and Terry" (see).
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice.
1929 World Series.... Cubs vs. A's.....
Item #664803
October 12, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 12, 1929
* 1929 World Series (game 3)
* Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics
* Major league baseball MLB
The top of the front page has three column headline: "BUSH HALTS MACK'S SLUGGERS; HORNSBY AND CUYLER DELIVER HITS THAT WIN FOR CHICAGO" with subheads and box scores. (see)
Much more in the sport's section (pages 16 & 17).&... See More
1961 Saturn I rocket launch...
Item #664526
October 28, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, October 28, 1961
* Saturn I rocket launching
* 1st heavy lift space launcher
The front page has a banner headline: "U.S. Fires Biggest Rocket" with subheads that include: "New Shot Aids Race to Moon" and more. (see) Coverage continues inside. Two library stamps just above the headline into the masthead. (see)
Complete with all 40+ pages, small binding ... See More
On the 1929 stock market crash...
Item #664307
October 23, 1929
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, October 23, 1929
* Stock market crash of 1929 beginning
The stock market crash of 1929 did much to define America for the next decade, resulting in the Great Depression and all the trauma relating to it. It seemed common for many newspapers to put a positive spin on the on-going tragedy, so reports often conflicted with the reality of the time.
T... See More
Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial...
Item #664293
October 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 16, 1934
* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann on the stand
* Court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN ON THE STAND SHOUTS DENIAL OF MURDER; HE AND WIFE OFFER ALIBI" with subheads. (see) More inside with testimony.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
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* Charles Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial
* Bruno Hauptmann on the stand
* Court testimony
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HAUPTMANN ON THE STAND SHOUTS DENIAL OF MURDER; HE AND WIFE OFFER ALIBI" with subheads. (see) More inside with testimony.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in
Actor Tom Mix killed in auto accident...
Item #664080
October 13, 1940
THE MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 13, 1940
* Western actor Tom Mix killed
* Arizona car accident (1st report)
The front page has a two column heading: "Tom Mix Is Killed When Car Crashes" with subhead and photo of Mix with famous horse. (see) First report coverage on the death of famous Western movie actor, Tom Mix.
Complete with all 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, ... See More
A very prophetic headline on next year's World Series...
Item #664076
October 07, 1941
ST LOUIS POST-DISPATCH - Sports Section only, Oct. 7, 1941
* St. Louis Cardinals to win 1942 World Series ?
* MLB - Major League Baseball true prediction
The banner headline reports on the just-completed 1941 World Series in which the New York Yankees were victorious over the Brooklyn Dodgers, noting a boastful St. Louis bias: "CARDS WILL TAKE CARE OF YANKEES IN 1942 WORLD SERIES"... See More
Lufthansa Flight 181 hijacking in 1977...
Item #664068
October 18, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 18, 1977
* Lufthansa Flight 181 hijacking
* Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
* German Autumn - Terrorists - Mogadishu, Somalia
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HOSTAGES RESCUED; German Commandos Blast Open Jet, Kill 3 Hijackers" with subheads and related photo. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, very nic... See More
Charlie Brown turns 35...
Item #663937
October 01, 1985
USA TODAY Washington, D.C. (National Distribution), October 1, 1985 The front page of this issue has a large photo headed, "Good Grief! Charlie's 35", which features the article: "Happiness is a warm comic strip - 100 million fans read it; just another day for strip; Tomorrow: Schulz inquiry". Page two has: "Schulz does cartooning himself", which includes co... See More
Clarence Thomas confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court....
Item #663856
October 13, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 13, 1991
* Clarence Thomas confirmation process
* U.S. United States Supreme Court
* Anita Hill sexual misconduct fiasco
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Thomas Vows Not to Withdraw; Judge, GOP Allies Accuse Hill of Conspiracy" with subheads and related photo. More reporting inside. He would be confirmed a few days later. Nice to have from one o... See More
Walt Whitman (with sketch) & Robert Ingersoll debate in 1890...
Item #663775
October 26, 1890
THE WORLD, Oct. 26, 1890
* Dialogue between "the beloved" Walt Whitman and "the brilliant" Robert Ingersoll
Page 10 has the account of a wonderful discussion between Walt Whitman and Robert Ingersoll. See images for details. Additional news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.
Complete in 38 pages, and in overall good condition, but this issue is from ... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #663772
October 11, 1928
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, October 11, 1928
* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Interscontinental flight (takeoff)
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey
The front page has a nice banner headline: "DIRIGIBLE ZEPPELIN OFF FOR U. S." with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the 1st Intercontinental flight of the Graf Zeppelin.
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
1st Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta...
Item #663685
October 03, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 3, 1942
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
* Boxing - Boxers - 1st of 6 fights
The front page of the sport's section (page 13) has a two column heading: "RAY ROBINSON WINS DECISION OVER 'TRUCK'" with subhead. (see)
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label ... See More
Louis Pasteur on the cover...
Item #663228
October 07, 1890
ONCE A WEEK, New York, Oct. 7, 1890 "An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper" not unlike the more successful Harper's Weekly, with the entire front page taken up with a nice print showing: "Pasteur In His Laboratory." There is a related article on him on page 3.
Other prints within including a fullpg. of: "Washington State--Hunting Sea Otters."
Complete in 16 page... See More
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