A gentile converts to Judaism to marry...
Item #595800
August 28, 1890
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, August 28, 1890
* Judaica - Jews
The front page has: "Embraced The Jewish Faith" "An Event Almost Unprecedented in the History of the Church" concerning a man who embraced the Jewish faith to marry (see photos).
Eight pages, some toning at the margins, nice condition.
Our foreign policy from the War of 1812...
Item #595793
June 09, 1812
SUPPLEMENT TO THE CONNECTICUT HERALD, June 9, 1812 The entire four page issue is taken up with various "Correspondence" with an introductory note signed by the President: James Madison, which includes: "I communicate to Congress...correspondence of the Secretary of State & the Minister Plenipotentiary of the U.S. at Paris. These documents will place before Congress t... See More
James A. Garfield death...
Item #595784
September 19, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, September 19, 1881
* Day of James A. Garfield's death
* Assassination - Charles J. Guiteau
The front page has one column headings that include: "More Alarming", "Grows the Condition of the Stricken President", "The Prostrating Rigor Once More Does Its Work", "The Story of the Day..." and more (see photos). C... See More
"Camp" newspaper from just after WWII...
Item #595774
October 26, 1945
THE FRISCO WORLD, Hollandia, N.E.I., which was in Dutch New Guinea. Oct. 26, 1945 This was a single sheet, mimeographed "camp" newspaper put out by American military personnel stationed there. Printed in very small numbers and few likely survived. Chipping at the spine margin, otherwise good.
18th century Philadelphia....
Item #595759
February 03, 1794
DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER--EXTRA, Philadelphia, Feb. 3, 1794 This is a single sheet "extra" edition, completely filled with: "Papers Relative To Great Britain, Being the Second Part of the Message of the President of the United States; Consisting of the Correspondence of Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Pickney, etc." which is continued from an... See More
O.J. Simpson's 1973 season w/ illustration....
Item #595753
January 02, 1974
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1974
* Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson
* Season rushing record
* NFL
Page 4 has a three column headline: "O.J. Runs Away With It All" with cartoonish illustration of Simpson. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Babe Ruth suspended...
Item #595750
June 21, 1922
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 21, 1922
* Babe Ruth suspended
* Arguing with umpire (cursing)
* Ban Johnson
Page 13 has one column headings: "UMPIRE DINEEN AND BABE RUTH IN NEAR FIGHT" and "Clash Narrowly Averted as Home-Run King Starts Row After Being Suspended"
1st report coverage on Babe Ruth being suspended for arguing with th... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...
Item #595746
October 05, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* World Series (game 2) of baseball
The front page has a three column headline: "TWO HOME RUNS ARE FEATURES SECOND GAME IN SERIES" with subheads (see photos). Inning by inning reporting as well.
Other news of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, ... See More
Joe DiMaggio hitting streak at 40...
Item #595743
June 29, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 29, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio
* New York Yankees
the front page of the sport's section (page 21) has two column headlines: "DiMaggio Connects In 40th Straight Tilt", "Yankees Beat A's, 7-4, Keller Keeps Club's Home Run Streak Going; Donald Chased". This is 1st report coverage on Joe DiMaggio hit... See More
Gifford House fire... Poplar Bluff, Missouri...
Item #595708
November 12, 1900
THE BULLETIN, November 12, 1900
* Poplar Bluff MO MIssouri
* Gifford House hotel fire
The front page has three column headlines: "MANY PERISH IN AN EASTERN HOTEL FIRE"
"The Gifford House at Poplar, Missouri, Destroyed By Flames Before Guests Has Time to Escape"
1st report coverage on the Gifford House hotel fire disaster at Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
... See More
Benito Mussolini comes to power...
Item #595686
October 31, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 31, 1922
* Benito Mussolini comes to power
* Fascist party
* Rome, Italy
The front page has two column headlines on the front page that include: "MUSSOLINI, FASCISTI LEADER, BEGINS HIS ACTIVE WORK TODAY AS ITALIAN PREMIER" and more. 1st report coverage on Benito Mussolini becoming dictator of Italy.
Other news,... See More
On Taylor's inauguration...
Item #595664
March 16, 1849
HANOVER SPECTATOR, Pennsylvania, March 16, 1849
* Zachary Taylor
* Henry Clay
The front page has 2 columns of: "Important Letter from Mr. Clay" dated at New Orleans & carrying over to pg. 2 where it is signed: H. Clay. Also: "The Inauguration Balls" for President Zachary Taylor (see photos).
Four pages, never bound, small wear holes near center are... See More
Pedlar Palmer... boxing...
Item #595640
October 19, 1897
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 19, 1897
* Pedlar Palmer
* Boxing
Page 5 has one column headings: "CHAMPION PALMER", "English Pugilist Adds Another to His List of Victories", "Had Boston For Opponent", "Defeated Boxer Wept When Decision Was Made Known" with illustration of Palmer. 1st report coverage on t... See More
Battle of Cherbourg, France...
Item #595634
June 19, 1944
BOSTON TRAVELER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 1944
* Cherbourg, France
* WWII
The front page has a nice, bold banner headline: "CHERBOURG UNDER SIEGE" with subhead: "30,000 Germans Now Face death Or Surrender"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
Rudolph Valentino arrested...
Item #595622
May 20, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1922
* Actor Rudolph Valentino
Page 2 has a two column headline that reads: "Efforts Being Made To Hush Up Alleged Bigamy Case Of Valentino". Coverage on the arrest of actor Rudolph Valentino for bigamy.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, o... See More
War of 1812.... John Rodgers...
Item #595580
December 15, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, December 15, 1813
* John Rodgers
Page 2 has: "Northern Army Affairs" and "Copy of a Letter from Comm. Rodgers to the Sec. of the Navy" followed by a letter "To Commodore Rodgers" and "Congress Frigate Arrived" and a few other smaller items on the war.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Richard Byrd North Pole flgiht...
Item #595573
May 10, 1926
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 10, 1926
* Aviator Richard Byrd
* North Pole flight
* 1st report
The front page has a four column headline: "AMERICAN DETERMINATION AND PLUCK AGAIN FATHOM REALM OF ACHIEVEMENT ON POLE FLIGHT" with subheads that include: "First Flight by Plane to Top of World Made by Capt. Byrd" "15 Hour Trip" an... See More
Black Sox World Series scandal trial....
Item #595567
July 28, 1921
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, July 28, 1921
* Chicago White (Black) Sox scandal
* Baseball World Series fix trial beginning
Page 9 has one column headings: "TRIAL TODAY OF BLACK SOX", "Former Teammates Reach Chicago to Testify in Case Today--Nature of Testimony", "Many Objections Made"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... See More
Harrison accepts the Presidential nomination offer...
Item #595555
February 08, 1840
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 8, 1840
* William Henry Harrison nomination
* Slave ship Amistad
Inside has an items on William Henry Harrison accepting his nomination for the Presidency with his letter signed in type: W.H. Harrison.
The back page has a brief item concerning the Amistad slave ship case: "The Amistad" with: "...the fact stated in this pape... See More
Creating the Lincoln Memorial...
Item #595554
March 20, 1915
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 20, 1915
* Abraham Lincoln memorial pillars
This issue still has the color outer covers (not commonly found) with the front cover featuring a print of Saturday from another heavenly body (see photos). This relates to an inside article: "Saturn, the Most Interesting Planet of the Solar System" which has many illustrations (see photos). The ... See More
Billy Mitchell found guilty...
Item #595549
December 18, 1925
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 18, 1925
* Billy Mitchell guilty (court martial)
* Father of the United States Air Force
The front page has one column headings: "Charges Frame-Up In Mitchell Case", "Reid in Statement Declares Court Martial Was Convened To 'Get' the Colonel". This is coverage on the court martial ... See More
Charles Ponzi arrested...
Item #595540
August 12, 1920
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, August 12, 1920
* Charles Ponzi arrested (early same day 1st report)
* Wall Street scheme - Stock Market
The front page has one column headlines: "CHAS. PONZI PLACED UNDER ARREST TODAY", "Surrendered to U.S. Marshal at City of Boston", "Is Held In Bail Of $25,000", "Charged With Having Used ... See More
Charles Comiskey robbery & murder plot...
Item #595526
August 27, 1920
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, August 27, 1920
* Charles Comiskey murder plot
* Chicago White Sox game
The front page has one column headlines: "BOY BANDITS PLANNED TO KILL BASEBALL HEAD", "And Steal Receipts of Chicago White Sox Game", "Expected To Get $40,000", "When 'Babe' Ruth Would Draw Record Breaking Crowd&... See More
Red Grange... professional football...
Item #595517
December 07, 1925
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, December 7, 1925
* Red Grange - Chicago Bears
* Polo Grounds - professional football
This 20 page newspaper has two column headline on page 9 that include: "'RED' GRANGE RECEIVES ABOUT $470 A YARD FOR HIS WORK AS PROFESSIONAL PLAYER"
and more. This is first report coverage on Red Grange playing in a pro football game at ... See More
Final months of the Civil War.....
Item #595498
January 30, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 30, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "The Rebels Not Prepared for the Spring Campaign" "Sad Howl Over the Miserable State of Affairs in Rebeldom" "Hood Relieved of Command of the Army of the Tennessee" "Discontent of Jeff. Davis" "Important From Arkansas" "
1795 Massachusetts Spy....
Item #595481
November 25, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 25, 1795 A handsome masthead with ornate lettering. Inside has reports from Salem, Rutland, Vermont; Charleston, Philadelphia, London & elsewhere. Four pages, nice condition.
Willie Sutton Captured....
Item #595473
February 19, 1952
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, February 19, 1952.
* Famous Bank Robber
* Willie Sutton Captured
* "Willie The Actor"
* Famous Bank Robber
* Willie Sutton Captured
* "Willie The Actor"
The front page gas a one column heading: "Willie Sutton Caught After 5-Year Hunt"
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise
... See More
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise
Dwight Eisenhower nominated for presidency...
Item #595464
July 12, 1952
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, July 12, 1952
* Dwight Eisenhower & Richard Nixon
* Republican presidential nomination
The front page has a six column headline: "'Ike' Opens New 'Crusade'; Truman Insists on 'Fair Deal' Battle" with subheads and related photos. 1st report coverage on Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon's Re... See More
The death of John McGraw... NY Giants baseball...
Item #595462
February 26, 1934
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, February 26, 1934
* John J. McGraw death
* New York Giants manager
Page 9 has one column headlines: "M'GRAW, LONG FAMOUS AS GIANT PILOT, DIES", "Former New York National Team Manager Passes at Age of 60", "M'GRAW WAS STORMY PETREL OF BASEBALL", "BASEBALL GREATS GI... See More
18th century NYC....
Item #595459
May 13, 1797
THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, May 13, 1797 Although it does have some news of the day this is primarily a literary paper. The front page has; "The Dangers of Delay" and inside has: "Summary of Foreign Intelligence" along with reports datelined from Kingston, Jamaica, Charleston, New Providence, and Richmond.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 12 inches, generally good.
Death of William Randolph Hearst...
Item #595446
August 15, 1951
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, August 15, 1951.
* William Randolph Hearst Death
* Newspaper and Magazine Guru
The front page has a one column heading: "Heart Dies At Age of 88".
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, light browning a little margin wear, little irregular along spine, otherwise good condition.
... See More
* William Randolph Hearst Death
* Newspaper and Magazine Guru
The front page has a one column heading: "Heart Dies At Age of 88".
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, light browning a little margin wear, little irregular along spine, otherwise good condition.
22nd Amendment... presidential term...
Item #595444
February 27, 1951
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1951
* Twenty-second 22nd Amendment to the United States
The front page has a one column heading: "New 22nd Amendment Cuts Term". 1st report coverage on the passing of the twenty-second amendment which sets a term limit to two for the president of the United States.
Other news and advertisements of the day... See More
William Jennings Bryan... Atlanta, Georgia...
Item #595396
September 20, 1906
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, September 20, 1906
* William Jennings Bryan
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BRYAN ATLANTA'S GUEST TODAY" with subheads and large illustration of Bryan.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 10 pages, light browning, some margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.... See More
Fox Lake, Illinois gangster massacre....
Item #595375
June 02, 1930
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 2, 1930
* Fox Lake Massacre (1st report)
* Chicago gangster war
* Al Capone vs. George 'Bugs' Moran?
This 12 page newspaper has a small one column heading on the front page: "Three Deaths Herald New Gangster War". This is 1st report coverage on the Fox Lake, Illinois gangster raid which many consider to be a r... See More
Negro league... Satchel Paige...
Item #595369
September 21, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 21, 1936
* Rare Negro League baseball reporting
* Early Satchel Paige as pitcher
This 40 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 18: "Nashville Giants Score" and "Crawfords Also Win at Langford Benefit Card Before 18,000"
See photo for brief text on two Negro league baseball games. Notice the name ""Paige" as o... See More
Ted Williams & the Boudreau shift...
Item #595368
July 15, 1946
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, July 15, 1946
* The Boudreau or Williams shift 1st used
* Ted Williams 3 home runs
* Boston Red Sox - Cleveland Indians
This 8 page newspaper has two column headline on page 3: "Ted Swats 3 Homers As Bosox Take Pair" with subhead and small photo of Williams. The second game of this doubleheader featured the 1st infield shift by ... See More
William Edward Hickman...
Item #595367
October 18, 1928
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 18, 1928
* William Edward Hickman 'dead man walking'
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Hickman Awaits Death In Noose", "Girl's Slayer, Resigned to Fate, Will Be Hanged Friday 10 A.M.".
This tells of the up... See More
The Odd-Fellows building in New York...
Item #595342
June 12, 1847
THE GOLDEN RULE & ODD-FELLOWS' FAMILY COMPANION, New York, Philadelphia, & Boston, June 12, 1847 A very ornate masthead in this "Odd-Fellows" publication with an inside page half taken up with a print of the: "...Grand Lodge of New York, I.O.O.F." with article (see).
Measures 7 1/2 by 11 inches, 16 pages, nice condition.
Worldwide Jewish army to fight Hitler ?...
Item #595334
September 03, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION Massachusetts, September 3, 1940
* Jewish - Jews - Jewry army ?
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis - Hitlerism
* World War II
The front page has two column headlines: "Would Form Jewish Army To Aid Britain in War" and "Zionists Leaders Hope to Get Most of Proposed 100,000 Soldiers in U.S." See photos for text here.
Other news... See More
1938 partition of Sudentenland... Nazis...
Item #595308
September 23, 1938
THE FREDERICK POST, Maryland, September 23, 1938
* German partition of Sudetenland
* Czechoslovakia
* Nazis - Adolph Hitler
This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "FORM NEW CZECHOSLOVAK CABINET" with subheads (see photos). Coverage on the partition of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia by Adolph Hitler. One of the major events that ... See More
UFO Craze of 1947...
Item #595297
July 11, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1947
* The famous UFO scare that was also during the time of the Roswell, New Mexico incident
* The famous UFO scare that was also during the time of the Roswell, New Mexico incident
This 34 page newspaper has one column headings on page 7: "YES, DISKS FLY ON BUT INTEREST LAGS" and "Reports Still Come From Many Quarters, but There's a Bit of Cynicism in Them". See photos for text here. Other news, s
German annexation of Sudentenland...
Item #595290
October 02, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 2, 1938
* German annexation of Sudetenland begins
* Czechoslovakia
* Nazis - Adolph Hitler
This 30+ page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Poland to Get Czech City Today as Germans Take Sudeten Area" with subheads. This is coverage on the beginning of the German annexation ... See More
New Irish Constitution...
Item #595256
May 01, 1937
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, May 1, 1937
* New Irish republic 'Eire'
* Ireland's new Constitution
* Eamon de Valera proclaims
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "FREE IRELAND URGED IN NEW CONSTITUTION" and "De Valera Outlines Full Break with Britain; Plebiscite Called".
1st report coverage on the 2nd constitution of the ... See More
Arab-Israeli War for liberation....
Item #595253
May 08, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1948
* Arab-Israeli War for liberation
* Jerusalem - Israel
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines that include: "CEASE-FIRE TODAY IN ALL JERUSALEM SET BY ARABS, JEWS", "Briton Gets Azzam Pasha's Pledge for Halt at Noon--Food Route Not Affected", "Zionists Claim Villages" and more. Other news, sports a... See More
Edward III & Wallis Simpson in 1937...
Item #595250
May 03, 1937
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, May 3, 1937
* Edward VIII - Duke of Windsor
* Wallis Simpson
The front page has a three column headline: "Mrs. Simpson's Decree Final; Windsor Speeding to Her Side" with subhead: "British Court Ends Famous Case in Less Than Minute" and photo of Mrs. Simpson (see photos).
Other news, sports and various advertisements... See More
State of Eire declares independence...
Item #595249
December 22, 1948
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 22, 1948
* State of Eire declares it's independence
* Ireland
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 10: "Ireland Cuts Last Tie with British Empire" with caption: "Independence At Last" 1st report coverage on the State of Eire (formerly Irish Free State) declaring its independence from British ... See More
Heppner, Oregon storm disaster....
Item #595240
June 17, 1903
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, June 17, 1903
* Heppner, Oregon
* Storm - flood disaster
This 4 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "Loss Of Life Fully 500", "Details of Terrible Catastrophe in Heppner, Ore." and more (see photos). Coverage on the worst natural disaster in Oregon history.
Other news and advertiseme... See More
Earliest newspaper from the Oneida Community...
Item #595235
September 01, 1843
THE PERFECTIONIST, Putney, Vermont, Sept.1, 1843 This is the earliest Oneida Community title we have, from shortly after its formal beginning. This small folio-size newspaper only published twice a month, by J. H. Noyes & J. L. Skinner. Within these 4 pages the editors espouse their Christian philosophy which became the foundation of the Oneida movement, which would take on greater pr
... See More
Celebrating the working class of England...
Item #595232
August 01, 1861
BRITISH WORKMAN, London, Aug., 1861 This is a fascinating paper which existed to "...promote the health, wealth, & happiness of the working classes." It carries a very graphic front page with a print of a working woman selling berries, with a very decorative border around the page (see). The page 2 article relates to the print: "The Strawberry Girl".
Four pages, tabl... See More
Thimble Shoal lighthouse...
Item #595194
May 15, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 15, 1873 The full ftpg. is a political cartoon showing U.S. Grant: "At His Ease, While The Country Suffers". Inside has a halfpg. print of: "The Lighthouse at the 'Thimble Shoals', Hampton Roads, Va."
Eight pages, folio size, very nice condition.
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