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Howard Hughes Spruce Goose...
Item #568548
August 08, 1947
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 8, 1947 This 44 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page:"HUGHES PARTY-GIVER VANISHES FROM QUIZ" with subheads. Continues on page 2. Lots of text.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice condition.
John D. Rockefeller death...
Item #568547
May 24, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 24, 1937 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ROCKEFELLER, SR., SUCCUMBS" "End Comes in 98th Year to Capitalist and Philanthropist" with photo of Rockefeller. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Charles Manson charged with murder...
Item #568545
December 12, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 12, 1969
* Charles Manson charged with murder (1st report)
* Manson Family of hippies
* Sharon Tate slayings
This 72 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Manson Arraigned In Tate Murders" with photo of Manson taken into custody. (see)
Tells of Charles Manson's indictment for murder in t... See More
John D. Rockefeller death in 1937....
Item #568539
May 24, 1937
Albany Evening News, Albany, New York, May 24, 1937
* John D. Rockefeller... Report on death...
* Oil tycoon...
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Simple Rites Planned for Rockefeller," "Aged Philanthropist Dies Relatively Poor Man in 98th Year," with much more on pages 2 & 9 with related photos.
Other news of th... See More
Rudolph Valentino death....
Item #568538
August 26, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 26, 1926 This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Valentino's Body Is Barred From Pubic View".
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
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Post Stock Market Crash of 1929...
Item #568537
November 05, 1929
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, November 5, 1929 This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "STOCKS CLOSE AT DAY'S LOWS" "RASKOB DENIES STOCK GAMBLE".
The depression era was just around the corner.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Tri-State Tornado in 1925...
Item #568525
March 20, 1925
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, March 20, 1925 This 22 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "TORNADO'S TOLL GREATEST SUCH DISASTER EVER TOOK; 848 KILLED, 2909 INJURED" with many subheads.(See)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
Lou Gehrig keeps streak alive...
Item #568517
July 15, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 15, 1934
* Lou Gehrig keeps streak alive
* 1st symptoms of fatal disease ?
* New York Yankees
This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section that include: "TIGERS HALT YANKS TO REGAIN THE LEAD" "Ruth Hits 701st Homer" and more with smaller subheads that include: &q... See More
Lindbergh in 1927...
Item #568516
May 16, 1927
THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, May 16, 1927
* Race for 1st to cross Atlantic Ocean in airplane
* Charles Lindbergh & more
* Getting close (awaiting better weather)
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "3-PLANE RACE TO PARIS MAY START MAY 18" "Unfavorable Weather Seems Certain to Prevent Scheduled Ta... See More
1906 San Francisco earthquake...
Item #568514
April 23, 1906
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, April 23, 1906 This 10 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "SAN FRANCISCO FIRE BURNS OUT" "GRAPHIC STORY OF EYEWITNESS" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
Adolph Hitler Reichstag speech....
Item #568501
October 06, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 6, 1939
* Adolph Hitler's upcoming Reichstag speech
* Peace or war ? - WWII
This 34 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Hitler Speech Today to Reveal His Course" with subheads. (see)
Tells of Adolph Hitler's upcoming speech in which he favors peace with Britain and France. Of course this would be nothing but li... See More
Hitler becoming dictator of Germany...
Item #568498
August 02, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 2, 1934 This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "HITLER IS REPORTED PLANNING FOR COUP AS HINDENBURG FAILS" with subheads and related photo. (see) Hindenburg would die on this day and Hitler would immediately take over as dictator.
Other news of the day.. Little margin wear, otherwise in good ... See More
Charles Whitman... Texas Tower Shootings...
Item #568497
August 03, 1966
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 3, 1966
* Charles Whitman (Sniper)
* Texas Tower Shootings
* University of Texas, Austin, Texas
This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Texas Governor Calls For Sniper Meeting" with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: Charles Joseph Whitman (June 24, 1941 – ... See More
Night of the Long Knives in 1934...
Item #568496
July 02, 1934
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 2, 1934 This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "HITLER CONQUERS ALL FOES; BECOMES ABSOLUTE MASTER; ARRESTS TROOP LEADERS" with many subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and tear, otherwise good.
Home run in every inning MLB game...
Item #568492
July 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 11, 1929
* 1 home run in each inning (9)
* MLB baseball game
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17: "9 HOMERS IN GAME AS PIRATES TRIUMPH" "Phils Defeated, 15-9, as Clubs Come Within One Circuit Blow of Record" with box scores. (see)
Tells of the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Pit... See More
Grace Kelly...
Item #568487
April 20, 1956
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 20, 1956
* America actress Grace Kelly
* Prince Rainer III of Monoco - Wedding
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Grace, Prince Resume Cruise Aboard 'Honeymoon' Yacht" with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise good.
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Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks divorce...
Item #568486
January 11, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 11, 1935
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "MARY PICKFORD DIVORCES DOUG, ENDING THE 'PERFECT MARRIAGE'" with small photos of the two. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with a few binding slits along the spine, otherwise good.
Plane and Boat named after Ernie Pyle...
Item #568484
May 26, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, May 26, 1945
Page 5 reports "Plane, Boat Carry Name Of Man Who Gave Doggie His Due" which are named after Ernie Pyle. Included are two photos (see images). The frontpage of the issue includes the articles "Himmler Measured For Pine Box; Hunt Still On For Von Ribbentrop" and "Smoke Blocks View of Tokyo's Damage".
This... See More
Death of Ernie Pyle...
Item #568472
April 19, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, April 19, 1945
* Ernie Pyle death
One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this article for the first time involving one of their American heroes of that time. A great issue to hang framed on the wall of any military or journalist enthusiast.
The front page has a two column headline: "Ernie Py... See More
Bobby Jones wins British Open...
Item #568466
June 21, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, June 21, 1930
* Bobby Jones wins British Open
* PGA golf
* Year of grand slam victory (3rd of 4)
This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 9: "Jones Succeeds in Every Objective of His 1930 European Golfing Invasion" with subheads: "FIRST GOLFER WITH 3 TITLES AT SAME TIME" and more. (see)
This would be the ye... See More
Occupation of Haiti ends....
Item #568463
August 16, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 16, 1934 This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that includes: "MARINES QUIT HAITI; ISLANDERS ELATED" "Last Unit Ceremonially Marks End of 19 Years' Occupation and Sails for Home" and more.
Tells of the official end of United States occupation of the Island of Haiti.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edi... See More
Nazis invade Greece...
Item #568456
May 22, 1941
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, May 22, 1941 This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "British Claim Crete Landings By Sea Smashed" with subheads. (see) Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning, otherwise good.
Hitler enters Austria in 1938...
Item #568454
March 12, 1938
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 12, 1938
* Germans capture Vienna Austria
* Adolph Hitler march
* Pre-World War II
This 8 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "EUROPE TENSE AS HITLER PUSHES ON" with subheads that include: "Nazification of Austria Now Aim of Fuehrer for Germans" and more.
Other news of t... See More
Johnny Burnett gets 9 hits/1game....
Item #568450
July 11, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 11, 1932
* Johnny Burnett 9 hits in one game (MLB record)
* Jimmie Foxx 3 home runs
* Cleveland Indians
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 16 that include:
* ATHLETICS SUBDUE THE INDIANS IN 18TH
* Win Long, Dramatic Struggle, 18-17---Cleveland Makes 33 Hits, Mackman 25
* FOXX GETS THREE HOMERS
with box scores and photo of Foxx... See More
Stan Musial player of decade...
Item #568449
July 10, 1956
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 10, 1956
* Stan Musial player of decade
* St. Louis Cardinals
This 40 page newspaper has a three column photo on page 33 with caption: "Player of Decade" which shows Stan Musial receiving a grandfather's clock from Bob Feller. (see)
Also a one column headline: "Musial Honored"
Other news of the day thr... See More
1908 Michigan fire...
Item #568440
October 16, 1908
FITCHBURG DAILY NEWS, Massachusetts, October 16, 1908
* Metz, Michigan fire of 1908
* Millersburg, Michigan
This 12 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page that include: "DEATH COMES TO MANY IN FORREST FIRE" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.
Rondout Valley flood....
Item #568439
August 27, 1928
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, August 27, 1928 This 20 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page: "SEVEN DROWNED IN CATSKILL FLOOD, Seventeen Reported Missing as Water Sweeps Villages" with subheads and related photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.
Marianna Pa Mine Disaster of 1908....
Item #568424
November 29, 1908
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 29, 1908 This 34 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Many Miners Die in Explosion" with subheads: "MODEL MINE IS HOUSE OF DEATH" "Estimated 125 Men Lose Lives in Explosion Near Pittsburg" "All Gasp Out Their Lives as Deadly Vapors Fill Shaft"
Other news of the day. Usual
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Other news of the day. Usual
Bob Lemon no-hitter....
Item #568422
July 01, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 1, 1948 Thiis 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Lemon No-Hitter Makes A Prophet Of Owner Veeck". This tells of Cleveland Indians' pitcher Bob Lemon becoming the first American League player to throw a no-hitter in a night game.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
The Jewish brigade...
Item #568416
March 26, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, March 26, 1945
* Famous World War II Title
* Jewish Brigade
The front page has an article near the bottom: "Jewish Brigade In Italy Fighting With 8th Army" which carries over to the back page. The two line banner head at the top is: "3rd Sweeps 35 Miles Beyond Rhine; Monty's Armies Expand Bridgehead".
This famous militar... See More
Capture of Cologne... Al Capone's brother faces murder charges...
Item #568415
March 07, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, March 7, 1945
* Cologne, Germany captured
* Yanks
The front page has a banner headline "Yanks Capture Cologne" with subheads. Page 5 includes an article "Al Capone's Brother Faces Murder Rap".
This famous military newspaper has additional World War II reports with much on the closing days of the Europe... See More
Iwo Jima report...
Sugar Ray Robinson... Jake LaMotta... Joe Louis...
Item #568413
February 25, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, February 25, 1945
Three prime boxers are covered in the sporting segment of this issue: Sugar Ray Robinson, Jake LaMotta and Joe Louis (see images).
A front page report has details regarding the fighting on Iwo Jima: "Marines Gain Slowly Against Fierce Jap Iwo Jima Defenses".
Being the Sunday edition, color comics of Dick Tracy... See More
Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle murder trial...
Item #568334
December 05, 1921
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, December 5, 1921
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle murder trial
* Hung jury verdict
* Virginia Rappe
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "ARBUCKLE JURY FAILS TO AGREE; DISCHARGED" and more. (see)
Tells of the hung jury causing a mistrial in the 1st trial of the Fatty Ar... See More
Earl Averill MLB home run debut... Babe Ruth marries...
Item #568322
April 17, 1929
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, April 17, 1929 This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Widow to Become Ruth's Bride at Church Today" and more. (see) Tells of the day Babe Ruth married Claire Hodgson.
Also one column headlines on page 14 that include: "INDIANS DEFEAT TIGERS, 5 TO 4, IN ELEVEN INNINGS" and more with box score... See More
Howard Hughes around World flight....
Item #568316
July 12, 1938
OMAHA DAILY JOURNAL = STOCKMAN, Nebraska, July 12, 1938
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Flight around World
This 4 page newspaper from the corn belt has one column headlines on the front page: "HUGHES REACHES OMSK IS DASH 'ROUND GLOBE", "American and Companions Reach Moscow 17 Hours Ahead of Post's Record" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor ma... See More
Veterans Stadium 1st Phillies game....
Item #568292
April 11, 1971
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 11, 1971 This 88 page newspaper has a small and somewhat discrete on e column headline in the sport's section (page 46): "Phils top Expos" with box scores.
Tells of the very first game played in Veterans Stadium by the Philadelphia Phillies. Unfortunate this was not reported with a larger headline but it is what it is, s... See More
Whitey Ford NYY pitcher....
Item #568285
July 01, 1961
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 1, 1961 This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Yankees' Ford In 14th Win". Tells of New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford winning his 14th game of the season.
With this win, Ford became the1st American League pitcher to win 8 games in one month in MLB history.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little s... See More
Riverfront Stadium MLB debut....
Item #568283
July 01, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 1, 1970 This 60 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 31: "Reds Open Park With 8-2 Loss" "Fans Jam Cincy Park".
Tells of the very 1st game played at Cincinnati's Riverfront Stadium. Hank Aaron would hit the very 1st home run there during this game.
Other news of the day throughout. Little spine wear, ... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #568253
October 30, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 30, 1928
* D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Transatlantic flight (trip home)
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Zepplein Half Way Across; Following Lindbergh Route; No Direct Word except O.K." with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Few, ... See More
John Dillinger Tucson, Arizona capture...
Item #568252
January 30, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 30, 1934
* John Dillinger headled back to jail
* Crown Point Jail, Indiana
* Tuscon Arizona capture
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4 that include: "DILLINGER IN PLANE ON WAY TO INDIANA" "Outlaw Chief Fights, Kicks and Screams as Officers Shackle Him for Trip" and more. See photos ... See More
New York Yankees 1st World Series... Babe Ruth out for the game...
Item #568242
October 13, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 13, 1921
* New York Yankees 1st World Series
* New York Giants World Champions
* MLB baseball (FINAL GAME)
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "GIANTS AHEAD, 1-0, IN EIGHTH BATTLE OF WORLD'S SERIES" "Waite Hoyt Again Goes In to Halt Onward Rush of National Leaguers" and m... See More
Rudolph Valentino death....
Item #568239
August 25, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 25, 1926 This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Valentino's Body Guarded Today By Mounted Police". Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.
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Charles Lindbergh Paris flight...
Item #568228
May 17, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 17, 1927 This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ROW MAY PUT BELLANCA PLANE OUT OF RACE" "Bertaud and Levine Quarrel Over Delay In Paris Flight; Weather Unfavorable".
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Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
Pancho Villa false death report....
Item #568227
October 16, 1915
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 16, 1915 This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "VILLA WAS KILLED, IS MEXICAN REPORT" and more.
Of course this was not true as he did not die until 1923.
Other news of the day with World War I reporting. Usual browning with minor spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
1915 U-Boat submarine battles....
Item #568226
October 15, 1915
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 15, 1915
* German U-boats
* Submarines
* World War I
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "BRITISH SUBMARINE WINS NAVAL BATTLE" and more. (see) Tells a early submarine use during World War I. Other news of the day.
Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Charles Whitman... Texas Tower Shootings...
Item #568221
August 03, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 3, 1966
* Charles Whitman (Sniper)
* Texas Tower Shootings
* University of Texas, Austin, Texas
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* Whitman Revealed Desire On Sniping In March
with related illustration. (see)
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in go... See More
S.S. Vestris Sinks In 1928...
Item #568208
November 14, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, November 14, 1928
* Ocean Liner S.S. Vestris sinks
* Nice front page headline for display
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "BLAME CAPTAIN FOR SEA TRAGEDY" with subheads. More on page 3.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Invasion of Servia begins....
Item #568173
October 08, 1915
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 8, 1915
* World War I beginning
* Invasion of Servia
This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "INVASION OF SERVIA BEGINS" "400,000 Teutons Cross Border" "RUSSIANS BOMBARD BULGARIAN PORT" "Big Austro-German Drive Starts" and more. (see)
Other n... See More
Bobby Bonds MLB debut Grand Slam HR...
Item #568134
June 26, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 26, 1968
* Bobby Bonds
* San Francisco Giants
This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 8: "Giants' Rookie Bonds Grand Slams In Debut"
Tells of Bobby Bonds becoming the first player in modern baseball history to hit a grand slam home run in his MLB debut.
Other news of the day. Minor spi... See More
1st night game for New York Yankees...
Item #568132
June 27, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 27, 1939 This 48 page newspaper has nice banner headline on page 29: "33,074 See Yankees Lose to the Athletics in Champions' First Game at Night" with subheads and box scores. (see)
Tells of the very first night baseball game in which the New York Yankees participated in. The game was played in Philadelphia.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag e... See More
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