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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.
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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.
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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
Fairmont WV mine disaster....
Item #572785
March 18, 1925
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, March 18, 1925
* Fairmont, West Virginia mine explosion
* 1st report
This 12 page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on the front page: "33 MINERS ARE KILLED IN GAS EXPLOSIONS" with subheads. This tells of the Barrackville mine 61, Bethlehem Mines Corporation coal mine gas explosion at Fairmont, West Virginia.
Other news of the day... See More
Rudolph Valentino at rest in 1926...
Item #572771
September 07, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 7, 1926
* Rudolph Valentino burial site
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
"Valentino at Rest, Amid Hollywood Scenes of Success"
Tells of movie actor Rudolph Valentino arriving in Hollywood Forever Cemetery for final burial.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along t... See More
Flight 624 airplane disaster....
Item #572768
June 18, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 18, 1948
* United Airlines Flight 624 disaster
* Douglas DC-6 airliner airplane crash
* Mount Mt. Carmel PA Pennsylvania
This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "43 Die as Plane Hits Live Wire, Explodes" with subheads and photo of the crash site. (see) More on page 3 with list of the dead. A... See More
Illinois Steel Company explosion...
Item #572763
June 14, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 14, 1926
* Gary IN Indiana explosion disaster
* Illinois Steel Company
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "FIVE MEN KILLED AND 75 INJURED IN GAS CO. EXPLOSION, GARY, IND." with subheads. (see)
Tells of the explosion disaster at the Illinois Steel Company in Gary, Indiana.
Other news of the day. A few ... See More
Kirbyville, Texas negro lynching...
Item #572702
June 22, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 22, 1934
* Son Griggs negro lynching
* Kirbyville, Texas
This 42 page newspaper has small one column headlines on the back page (pg. 42) "HANG, SHOOT, DRAG NEGRO" "Texas Mob Lynches Prisoner Arrested With White Woman"
Tells of the lynching of Negro Son Griggs in Kirbyville, Texas.
Other news of the day through... See More
1926 Helena, Alabama mine explosion....
Item #572668
January 30, 1926
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, January 30, 1926
* Helena, Alabama
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "3 MINE BLASTS TAKE 35 LIVES" "Bodies of 17 Victims Recovered at Scene of Alabama Disaster"
Tells of the Mossboro mine explosion of the Premier Coal Company at Helena, Alabama.
Other ... See More
1951 Union West Virginia mine explosion...
Item #572572
November 01, 1951
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 1, 1951
* Union West Virginia
* Coal mine explosion
* Cabin Creek field
This 62 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "COAL MINE BLAST FATAL TO TWELVE" "Bodies Are Found Deep in W. Va. Mountain"
Tells of the Truax-Traer Coal Company Cabin Creek mine explosion at Union, West ... See More
Knute Rockne biggest upset??...
Item #572529
November 29, 1926
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, November 29, 1926
* Carnegie Tech (Mellon)
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish - NCAA football
* 1 of the greatest upsets (Monday 1st report)
* Knute Rockne skips game (mistake)
This 20 page newspaper has sports reporting under "SEASON OF THRILLS IN FOOTBALL WORLD" and more which includes news of the huge upset of Notre Dame by Carnegie Tech. Knu... See More
1951 Elizabeth, New York airplane crash...
Item #572521
December 17, 1951
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 17, 1951
* Elizabeth, New Jersey disaster
* Curtiss-Wright C-46 Commando airplane
This 8 page newspaper has a four headline on the front page: "Former Resident Here Heads One Inquiry Into Air Crash" with subhead. (see)
Tells of the C-46 airplane crash disaster at Elizabeth, New Jersey in which 56 people were killed.
Other ... See More
Ehrenfeld PA mining disaster... Henry Ford is in a car accident...
Item #572511
March 30, 1927
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 30, 1927
* Ehrenfeld PA Pennsylvania
* Coal mine explosion
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "500 Miners Entombed In Terrific Explosion, Drift Mine Wrecked" with subheads (see photos).
This tells of the explosion of mine No. 3, of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company at Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania near Pi... See More
Charlie Chaplan nervous breakdown...
Item #572481
January 24, 1927
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, January 24, 1927 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Charlie Chaplin Suffers Relapse, Sent Back to Bed" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise good.
1927 Baylor basketball team disaster....
Item #572477
January 23, 1927
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, January 23, 1927
* Baylor basketball team (The Immortal Ten)
* Round Rock TX Texas disaster (1st report)
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* 10 Students Die as Train, Bus Crash
* Crack Athletes of Baylor University Lose Lives in Fatal Accident; Bodies Dragged and Tossed
and more. (see)
Tells of the Bayl... See More
Kingston WV mine disaster....
Item #572426
January 26, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, January 26, 1929
* Kingston WV West Virginia
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "17 ENTOMBED BY GAS BLAST IN COAL MINE" and "Flame Shoots from Shaft With Force Enough to Raze House" and more. This tells of the Kingston Pocahontas Coal company mine explosion in West Virg... See More
Ruth Elder... Transatlantic flight try...
Item #572411
October 14, 1927
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, October 14, 1927 This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "GIRL FLYER IN STORM 8 HOURS OVER ATLANTIC" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little right margin wear, slightly affecting the mentioned report, otherwise in good condition.
Richard Speck mass murder....
Item #572409
July 15, 1966
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, July 15, 1966 This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Fellow Employee Could Have Been Slayer of Nurses".
This 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 in nice condition.... See More
Pittsburgh Steel riots...
Item #572395
September 22, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, September 22, 1919
* Steel strike
* Riots in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "RIOTING BREAKS OUT ON EVE OF GREAT STEEL STRIKE" with subheads (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Light browning with little margin wear, mostly along spine,... See More
Bethany Oklahoma tornado disaster...
Item #572391
November 19, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 19, 1930
* Bethany, Oklahoma
* Camel Creek tornado disaster
The 64 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "TEN KILLED BY TORNADO IN OKLAHOMA", "25 Reported Inured as Windstorm Strikes Town of Bethany" and more.
Tells of the tornado outbreak in Oklahoma which destroyed the town of Bethany O... See More
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