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.
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* 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
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.
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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 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
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
1905 London, Kentucky Negro lynching...
Item #679249
October 17, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 17, 1905
* London, Kentucky
* Laurel County lynching
* Negro Virgil Bowers
The front page has a one column heading: "KENTUCKY MOB HANGED NEGRO" 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... See More
Omaha wins Belmont Stakes for the triple crown......
Item #679248
June 09, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1935
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* Omaha wins Belmont Stakes
* Triple Crown champion
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a two column headline: "OMAHA, 7-10, FIRST HOME IN THE $43,980 BELMONT BEFORE 25,000 IN RAIN" with subheads. reporting continues on page 8 with photo. (see) First report coverage on the horse "Omaha' winni... See More
1903 Olean, New York train explosion...
Item #679239
March 10, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 10, 1903
* Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York
* Erie Railroad train wreck & explosion disaster
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MANY PEOPLE GO DOWN TO DEATH" 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 fragil... See More
1903 Carrie Nation...
Item #679238
March 05, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 5, 1903
* Carrie Nation at Sacramento
* Temperance advocate
* Anti-alcohol leader
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CARRIE HONORED THE LEGISLATURE" 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 i... See More
1903 Newark, New Jersey trolley & train disaster...
Item #679232
February 19, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 19, 1903
* Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
* Trolley and train collision disaster
* Barringer High School students
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "SCHOOL CHILDREN GROUND TO PIECES" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that a... See More
1849 gold rush...
Item #679228
April 10, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 10, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
Page three has "Gold" which begins: "We notice that many person doubt the reports of finding lumps, or pieces of pure gold, in California, of several pounds weight. We are assured... a lump of pure gold weighing thirty-two pounds, was discovered in a vein or seam of... See More
Bible reading is banned in public schools...
Item #679226
June 18, 1963
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, New York, June 18, 1963
* Bible reading in school is banned by the Supreme Court
The top of a front page column has an article prefaced with: "Bible Reading and saying the Lord's Prayer were barred from public schools." with more text concerning the decision by the Supreme Court.
Complete in 26 pages, binding holes at the blank spine, very nice condit... See More
Adolf Hitler opens the 1936 Summer Olympics...
Item #679222
August 01, 1936
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 1, 1936
* Olympics open in front of the Nazi Party
The front page has a three column, three line headline: "Olympic Games Given Rousing Sendoff Today At opening Ceremonies", with subheading: "Huge Throngs Pack Stadium Despite Heavy Downpour; Roar Greeting to Hitler", and more. Coverage continues on an inside page... See More
1901 Shelbyville, Kentuckly Negores lynchings...
Item #679220
October 02, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 2, 1901
* Shelbyville, Kentucky
* Negroes lynchings - hangings
* Jimbo Fields & Clarence Garnett
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NEGROES LYNCHED" 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 er... See More
Avondale Mine Disaster of 1869....
Item #679216
September 10, 1869
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 10, 1869.
* Avondale Mine disaster
* Plymouth, Pennsylvania
The top of page 3 has one column headings that include: "The Coal Mine Horror" "One Hundred and Eight Bodies Exhumed" "Affecting Scene At The Cemetery" and more. Lengthy text.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
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* Avondale Mine disaster
* Plymouth, Pennsylvania
The top of page 3 has one column headings that include: "The Coal Mine Horror" "One Hundred and Eight Bodies Exhumed" "Affecting Scene At The Cemetery" and more. Lengthy text.
Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
1901 Hurley, Wisconsin theater fire disaster...
Item #679181
November 06, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 6, 1901
* Hurley, Iron County, Wisconsin
* Klondike Theater fire disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THEATRE DESTROYED" 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 wit... See More
1901 launching of the USS Missouri battleship...
Item #679180
December 28, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 28, 1901
* USS Missouri (BB-11) battleship
* United States Navy warship
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE MISSOURI IS LAUNCHED" 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... See More
Rare issue from Weaverville, California...
Item #679173
May 20, 1876
WEEKLY TRINITY JOURNAL, Weaverville, California, May 20, 1876 A rare issue from this Northern California town and uncommon to find from the 19th century. The Weekly Trinity Journal gives an inside peek to daily life 100 years after the founding of The United States of America. Quirky and fascinating headlines include: "A MIGHTY LIVELY RAT HUNT", "CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS" a... See More
1905 Gridley, California fire disaster...
Item #679169
July 10, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 10, 1905
* Gridley, Butte County, California
* Fire - conflagration - disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GRIDLEY SUFFERS HEAVILY BY FIRE" 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 p... See More
Premiere weekend of "Raiders of the Lost Ark"...
Item #679165
June 17, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 17, 1981 The front page of the CALENDAR section has: "'LOST ARK' A RESOUNDING TRIUMPH AT BOX OFFICE", which continues on an inside page which also has a 4 3/4" by 13 1/4" advertisement for the premiere weekend of this Academy Award Winning film. It is nice to have this report in a Los Angeles newspaper.
Ironically, this same front page has... See More
U.S. tells Russia to stop interfering...
Item #679162
August 26, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 26, 1935
* America note to Soviet Union
* Tensions in relation with Russia
* Stop interfering with U.S. government
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "U. S. PROTESTS TO THE SOVIET OVER REDS' ACTIVITIES HERE; WARNS OF THE CONSEQUENCES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy article continues inside with complete text of the note to Russia.
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1897 Klondike Gold Rush... Yukon... Alaska...
Item #679160
July 21, 1897
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 21, 1897
* Klondike Gold Rush
* Yukon - Alaska - Canada
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GOLDEN VISIONS" 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 libra... See More
1901 Dexter, Texas Negro lynching...
Item #679159
August 21, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 21, 1901
* Dexter, Texas
* Cooke County
* Negro lynching
Page 3 has a one column heading: "A Negro's Awful Crime Expiated At The Stake". (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, small lib... See More
1901 Alberto Santos-Dumont airship mishap......
Item #679153
August 08, 1901
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 8, 1901
* Alberto Santos-Dumont
* Aviation pioneer - aviator
* Early airship - balloon mishap
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THRILLING ESCAPE" 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 p... See More
Review & premiere of "The Color Purple" & "Out of Africa"...
Item #679146
August 10, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2011
* Premiere of "The Color Purple", starring Whoopi Goldberg
* Premiere of "Out of Africa", starring Meryl Streep & Robert Redford
* Contrasting reviews with full-page ads for each
A terrific issue on the premieres of both motion picture hits: "The Color Purple" and "Out of Africa". Perhaps no better issu... See More
Review & premiere of "The Help", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #679145
August 10, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2011
* Premiere of "The Help" - advertisement and review
* Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, and Emma Stone
* Multiple award winner
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Help", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, it being the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ... See More
Twenty Grand wins 1931 Kentucky Derby...
Item #679137
May 17, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, sports section only, May 17, 1931
* Twenty Grand wins Kentucky Derby
* American Thoroughbred racehorse
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "Twenty Grand Wins Kentucky Derby and Breaks Old Rosebud's Record" with subheads and three photos.
Complete sport's section only with 8 pages, rag edition, a little irregular along the spine, nice co... See More
1902 nomination of George Pardee...
Item #679136
August 27, 1902
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 27, 1902
* George Pardee nomination
* 21st Governor of California
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "GEORGE C. PARDEE IS THE NOMINEE FOR GOVERNOR" with subhead. (see) Pardee would win and be sworn in early in 1903. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issue... See More
Notre Dame upsets Army in 1933 football....
Item #679135
December 03, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 3, 1933
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
* Upsets Army Cadets - NCAA college
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Notre Dame Rallies To Score 2 Touchdowns and Beats Army, 13-12" with subheads and lineups. (see) This was the third season without Knute Rockne on the sidelines after his death and Army's only loss for it&... See More
1905 launching of the USS Vermont battleship...
Item #679125
August 12, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 12, 1905
* USS Vermont (BB-20) battleship
* United States Navy warship
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NEW BATTLESHIP LAUNCHED TODAY" 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.
Comp... See More
1905 Soldiers and Sailors monument dedication...
Item #679124
August 23, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 23, 1905
* Union Soldiers and Sailors Monument
* Liberty Park - Ogdensburg, New York
* Civil War heroes dedication - unveiling
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "MONUMENT DEDICATED TO CIVIL WAR HEROES" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find... See More
1905 Sulphur Springs, Texas Negro lynching...
Item #679119
August 11, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 11, 1905
* Sulphur Springs, Texas
* Hopkins County lynching
* Negro Thomas Williams
The front page has a one column heading: "NEGRO BURNED AT THE 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.
Compl... See More
1905 Albany department store collapse...
Item #679118
August 08, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 8, 1905
* John C. Myers Company
* Department store collapse
* Albany NY New York
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "SCORES BURIED UNDER WRECKAGE" 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
1905 Aviator Daniel J. Maloney killed...
Item #679113
July 18, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 18, 1905
* Aviator Daniel J. Maloney killed
* John J. Montgomery glider crash
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FRIGHTFUL FALL OF AN AERONAUT" 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... See More
1905 James Gordon Bennett automobile race...
Item #679112
July 05, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 5, 1905
* James Gordon Bennett Cup - automobile race
* Leon Thery wins - Auvergne, France
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FRENCH MOTORIST WINS GREAT RACE" 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
1897 New Orleans yellow fever pandemic...
Item #679104
September 27, 1897
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 27, 1897
* New Orleans, Louisiana
* Yellow fever - jack
* Epidemic - pandemic
The front page has a one column heading: "Fever's Devastation" 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 wi... See More
1897 oil & coal discoveries in Alaska
Item #679103
July 13, 1897
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 13, 1897
* Oil and coal discoveries
* Alaska petroleum
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BIG OIL DISCOVERY" 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, a few sm... See More
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