Coshocton train wreck...
Item #573730
September 12, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 12, 1950
* Coshocton OH Ohio train wreck
* Spirit of St. Louis
* United States soldiers killed
This 26 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 2: "Flyer Rams Troop Train; 33 Killed" with related photos on the back page (pg. 26).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Some small binding holes ... See More
Early use of airplanes in the military...
Item #573692
December 19, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 19, 1908
* Early bi-plane airplane
* Military reconnaissance
The entire front page is a nice illustration captioned: "The Aeroplane Military Scout" being a nice print showing an early biplane in a military reconnaissance role. An inside page has a related article. A very nice display issue. Complete issue, very nice condi... See More
Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd....
Item #573610
October 22, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 22, 1934
* Day of Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd death
* Shot by Melvin Purvis
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"FLOYD BELIEVED WOUNDED; AID IS CAUGHT IN OHIO" "Richetti Jailed After Gun Fight; wide Search Launched"
Other news of the day including various adve... See More
1921 Porter, Indiana train wreck disaster...
Item #573608
February 28, 1921
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, February 28, 1921
* Porter, Indiana
* Train wreck disaster
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
"27 ARE KILLED IN INDIANA WRECK" with subheads (see photos).
Tells of the New York Central passenger train wreck disaster at Porter, Indiana in which 44 people would ultimately die.
Other news of the day including vari... See More
San Antonio TX flood disaster...
Item #573606
September 10, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 10, 1921
* San Antonio TX Texas
* Flood disaster
This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "POLICE REPORT 500 DEAD AT SAN ANTONIO; TEXAN CITY IS HEAVILY DAMAGED BY FLOOD" with subheads (see image).
This tells of the flood disaster in San Antonio, Texas.
Other news of the day with period advertising. Some ... See More
Oconee Georgia tornado disaster...
Item #573576
February 11, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 11, 1921
* Oconee & Gardner GA Georgia
* Tornado outbreak disaster
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GEORGIA TORNADO TAKES HEAVY TOLL", "Thirty Reported Dead, But There Is No Way of Obtaining Accurate Information as to Exact Number". Thistells of the tornado disaster at Oconee and Gard... See More
Argonaut gold mine disaster...
Item #573554
August 31, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 31, 1922
* Argonaut gold mine fire disaster
* Jackson, California
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"FIRE IN GOLD MINE CHECKED; INTENSE HEAT BARS RESCUE" with subheads (see photos) which tells of the Argonaut gold mine disaster at Jackson, California. This was the worst gold mine disaster in United States... See More
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi...
Item #573551
August 10, 1942
THE BOSTON POST, Massachusetts, August 10, 1942
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma arrested
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 8: "POLICE FIGHT MOB IN INDIA" and more with smaller subheads.
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: Gandhi and the entire Congress Working Committee were arre... See More
Woodbridge NJ train disaster....
Item #573550
February 07, 1951
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, February 7, 1951 This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "TOLL IN N. J. TRAIN WRECK NOW 82 DEAD AND ABOUT 500 INJURED" with subheads. (see)'
This tells of the Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train 'The Broker' disaster at Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwi... See More
Cy Young death in 1955...
Item #573530
December 07, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 7, 1955
* Honus Wagner death
* Pittsburgh Pirates
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Wagner Great Credit To Game, Frick Says" "New Generation Pays Tribute to Departed Hall of Fame Member; Has .329 Lifetime Mark"
Tells of the death of famous Pittsburgh Pirates baseball star Ho... See More
World Series Champions... Cincinnati Reds...
Item #573529
October 09, 1940
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 9, 1940 This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Cincinnati Reds Victors In 1940 World Series; Derringer Beats Newsom" with related photo. (see)
This tells of the Cincinnati Reds winning the 1940 World Series against the Detroit Tigers.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, ot... See More
Paris, Tennessee negro lynching...
Item #573511
June 18, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1927
* Joseph Upchurch negro lynching
* Paris, Tennessee
This 36 page newspaper has a small and somewhat discrete one column headline on page 14: "POSSE KILLS NEGRO" and more. (see)
Tells of the lynching (shooting) of negro Joseph Upchurch in Paris, Tennessee.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear and chip... See More
Gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond found not guilty...
Item #573501
July 15, 1931
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1931
* Famous New York City gangster
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* Acquitted for torture (assault)
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LEGS' DIAMOND WINS ACQUITTAL" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Light b... See More
Great Baltimore fire of 1904...
Item #573451
February 11, 1904
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 11, 1904 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page that include: "BY FEDERAL TROOPS" "Treasure Beneath Baltimore Will Be Guarded" and more. (see) Other news of the day and advertisements are within the issue as well.
This has the usual browning with little margin wear, otherwis
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This has the usual browning with little margin wear, otherwis
1900 Tucson Arizona...
Item #573370
May 10, 1900
ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, May 10, 1900
* Very rare and early for Arizona
This 4 page newspaper is in good condition except for an acid free tape mend. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.
Early for Arizona! Light browning with minor margin wear and archival mend to central fold, otherwise g... See More
1961 Sandy Koufax breaks strikeout record...
Item #573335
September 28, 1961
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 28, 1961
* Sandy Koufax NL strikout record
* Los Angeles Dodgers
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Koufax, Mazeroski Get Consolation Prizes" which tells of Sandy Koufax breaking Christy Mathewson's National League season strikeouts record.
Other news of the day. Light brownin... See More
The great Fall River, MA fire of 1928....
Item #573332
February 03, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 3, 1928
* Fall River, Massachusetts fire disaster
* Home of Lizzie Borden
This 18 page newspaper has a nice five column headline on the front page: "$12,000,000 Blaze at Fall River Sweeps Business Area; No Lives Lost; Started in Abandoned Mill", with subheads (see images). Tells of the great Fall River, Massachusetts fire of 1928.
Othe... See More
Ted Williams batting title.....
Item #573309
September 29, 1958
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 29, 1958 This 20 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 13: "Williams and Ashburn Clinch Major League Bat Titles" with subheads that include: "Ted (Williams) Smacks Two Hits To Take Sixth Crown" and more with related photo and box scores. (see)
Nice to have from a city close to Boston.
Other news of ... See More
Joe Louis... Brown Bomber...
Item #573298
April 02, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 2, 1938
* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber
* Heavyweight boxing champion of the World
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 7 that include: "Brown Bomber Blasts Harry Thomas Out of Picture in the Fifth" and more (see image).
This tells of Joe Louis retaining his heavyweight boxing title by ... See More
Babe Ruth memorial monument dedication...
Item #573269
April 19, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1949
* Babe Ruth memorial monument dedication
* New York Yankees opening day
This 50 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 32: "Yanks Play Senators While Giants Invade Brooklyn Today" with subheads that include: "Ruth Memorial, Unveiling Will Precede Yanks' Opener With Senators at the Stadium" and more.
Other ne... See More
Michigan Rose Bowl in 1951
Item #573266
January 02, 1951
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1951
* Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. California Golden Bears
* Sugar Bowl: Kentucky Wilcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners
* Orange Bowl: Clemson Tigers vs. Miami Hurricanes
* Cotton Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 6) that include:
* Bowl Games Provide A Fi... See More
USS Triton...
Item #573259
May 11, 1960
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 11, 1960 This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Triton's Submerged trip Boost For U.S. Prestige" with related map. (see)
Tells of the very 1st around the earth voyage under water.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in nice condition.
Lawrence Textile Strike...
Item #573257
January 12, 1912
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, January 12, 1912
* Became known as the Bread and Roses strike
* Lawrence, Massachusetts textile strike riot starts
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* STRIKE RIOTS OCCUR TODAY AT LAWRENCE
Other news of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
... See More
German U-Boat Deutschland...
Item #573217
July 14, 1916
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 14, 1916 This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "STILL SILENT ON DEUTSHLAND" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
Mexican expedition tensions...
Item #573212
June 19, 1916
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 19, 1916
* United States Mexican border tensions at a peak
* Attack to be made - General Pershing
This 40+ page newspaper has four column headlines on the front page: "PRESIDENT CALLS MILITIA OF ALL STATES", "Ordered For Service Along The Mexican Border" with subheads (see photos).
Other news, sports, and advert... See More
Marion Parker murder... William Hickman...
Item #573138
December 24, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 24, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman ARREST
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Hickman Shows Worry; Examined by Alienist; Locate Three Cramers" and more. (see)
Tells of the recent kidnapping and murder of 12 year old Marion Parker by Wi... See More
Lou Gehrig has a field day....
Item #573128
June 13, 1928
THE WORLD, New York City, June 13, 1928
* Lou Gehrig has 2 HR & 2 Triples
* New York Yankees - Babe Ruth
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 11: "Yankees End Their 'Slump'" with subheads that include: "RUTH SWATS 23D, GEHRIG GETS PAIR IN 15 TO 7 VICTORY" and more.
Tells of Lou Gehrig collecting 14 total bases whil... See More
Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman....
Item #573124
December 23, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 23, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman ARREST
This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Hickman Confesses Kidnapping But Denies Killing, Names Man as Pal; Is Captured After Search of Week" with subheads (see images).
This tells of the recent kidnapping and murder of 12 year... See More
Richard Speck mass murder...
Item #573123
July 18, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 18, 1966
* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders
* Student nurses
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Defer Arraignment Of Accused Killer"
Tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise ... See More
Whitey Ford gets 1st victory in MLB...
Item #573120
July 18, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 18, 1950
* Whitey Ford gets his very 1st victory in MLB
* New York Yankees
This 48 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 24:
* Yankees Check White Sox at Stadium on Berr's Two-Run Double in Seventh
with subheads that include: "FORD MOUND VICTOR FOR BOMBERS, 4 TO 3" "Yanks' Rookie Southpaw Gains First Trium... See More
1927 Clarence Chamberlin...
Item #573113
June 07, 1927
CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, June 7, 1927
* Clarence Chamberlin
* Bellanca monoplane Columbia
* Transatlantic flight - Atlantic Ocean
This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CHAMBERLIN LANDS IN BERLIN; COMPLETES FLIGHT" with subheads and related pictorial. (see)
Light browning, otherwise good.
wikipedia ... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones Quits... heading for the movies...
Item #573110
November 17, 1930
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, November 17, 1930.
* Bobby Jones quits golf for the movies
This 22 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "BOBBY' JONES RETIRES".
A historic item for the golf collector.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond found not guilty...
Item #573109
July 15, 1931
THE NORWIICH SUN, New York, July 15, 1931
* Famous New York City gangster
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* Acquitted for torture (assault)
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DIAMOND IS ACQUITTED OF CHARGES" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Will Rogers and Wiley Post death...
Item #573093
August 17, 1935
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, dated August 17, 1935
* Will Rogers
* Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - deaths
This 6 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page that include: "BODIES OF POST AND ROGERS ON WAY TO JUNEAU" and more (see images).
Other news and advertisements of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should ... See More
Glen Rogers WV mine disaster...
Item #573064
November 06, 1923
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, November 6, 1923 This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "NEARLY 50 MINERS BURIED AS RESULT OF EXPLOSION" and more. (see)
This tells of mine explosion of the Raleigh-Wyoming Coal Company KN Glen Rogers, West Virginia.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good con... See More
1923 Pineville, Louisiana tornado...
Item #573062
April 05, 1923
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 5, 1923
* Pineville, Louisiana
* Tornado disaster
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "TORNADO KILLS 20, INJURING 60"
Tells of the Pineville, Louisiana tornado disaster.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
On the public viewing of Rudolph Valentino...
Item #572959
August 26, 1926
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 26, 1926.
* Famous movie actor, Rudolph Valentino death
* Latin Lover
* "The Sheik"
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Public's 'Three-Ring-Circus' At Bier of Valentino Ended" and more (see photos).
Light browning, otherwise good.
... See More
Death of Pope Benedict XV...
Item #572957
January 26, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, January 26, 1922 This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "POPE'S BODY, INCLOSED IN THREE CASKETS, SOLEMNLY ENTOMBED IN CRYPT OF ST. PETER'S AT ROME" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Sublet WY mine disaster....
Item #572923
September 17, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 17, 1924 This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "REMOVING DEAD FROM COLLIERY IN WYOMING" "About 60 Men Trapped in Coal Mine By Explosion".
This tells of the Kemmerer Coal Mine explosion at Sublet, Wyoming.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condit... See More
1924 Welch WV mining disaster....
Item #572922
March 28, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 28, 1924
* Yukon WV West Virginia
* Coal mine gas explosion
This 20 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "25 MEN ENTOMBED BY MINE EXPLOSION"
A very small but 1st report on the Yukon Pocahontas Coal Company explosion at the #2 mine near Welch, West Virginia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
1924 Indiana (Shanktown) Pennsylvania mine explosion...
Item #572921
January 28, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 28, 1924
* Shanktown, Pennsylvania - Indiana, Pennsylvania
* Mine explosion disaster
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
"36 KNOWN DEAD, 4 MISSING IN SHANKTOWN MINE BLAST" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the explosion of the Lancashire #18 mine of the Barnes and Tucker Coal Company at Sh... See More
1926 Tahona OK mine disaster...
Item #572918
September 04, 1926
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, September 4, 1926 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Sixteen Bodies of Blast Victims Located in Mine" and more. (see)
This tells of the Smokeless Coal Company mine explosion at Tahoma, Oklahoma.
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Frank Sinatra - Mia Farrow wed...
Item #572916
July 20, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 20, 1966
* Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow married
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Sinatra, Mia Wed in Vegas" which tells of famous singer Frank Sinatra and actress Mia Farrow.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. A few small binding holes along the spine but otherwise in go... See More
Hanover PA mine explosion...
Item #572876
June 07, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 7, 1924 This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "14 VICTIMS OF MINE DISASTER".
This tells of the Hanover, Pennsylvania coal mine explosion disaster in the Loomis mine of the Glen Alden Coal Company.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
1925 Victoria MS train wreck disaster....
Item #572871
October 27, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 27, 1925 This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* TRAIN TOPPLES INTO RAVINE; 20 ARE KILLED
Tells of the Sunnyland, Frisco passenger train wreck at Victoria, Mississippi after derailment.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.... See More
1934 Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd...
Item #572807
October 22, 1934
THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, October 22, 1934 This 6 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "ARMED POSSES ARE SEARCHING WOODS FOR 'PRETTY BOY'" and more. (see) Other news and advertisements of the day are within the issue.
This issue has some browning and margin wear, and should be handled with care.
Gangster Jack "Legs" Diamond found not guilty...
Item #572805
July 15, 1931
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Washington, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1931 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LEGS DIAMOND FREED ON TORTURE CHARGE" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good.
USS S-51 submarine disaster...
Item #572788
September 28, 1925
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, September 28, 1925 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Crew Alive ? Diver Hears Faint Knock
* Sub Fishers Spurred to New Effort by Life Sign; May Raise Hulk Today
and more. (see)
This tells of the sinking the USS S-51 (SS-162) submarine near Block Island off of Rhode Island.
Other news of the da... See More
Richard Speck mass murder....
Item #572787
July 16, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, July 16
, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Police Certain Survivor Can Identify Killer".
This tells of Richard Speck, the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Marion Parker murder... William Hickman...
Item #572786
December 29, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 29, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman ARREST
This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Two Murders and Other Crimes Latest Confession by Hickman; Arrest Implicated Companion" with subheads (see photos).
This tells of the recent kidnapping and murder of 12 year old Marion P... See More
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