NYC Christ Church, United Methodist cornerstone laid....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, November 15, 1931



* Christ Church, United Methodist

* Park Avenue at 60th Street - NYC

* Laying of the cornerstone



Page 6 of this section has a two column illustration: "New Christ Church, Methodist Episcopal" with subheads that include: "LAY CHURCH STONE IN PARK AV. TODAY" and more. (see)

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Charles Lindbergh daily airmail service begins from Mexico....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1929



* Aviator Charles Lindbergh inaugurates

* 1st daily airmail service from Mexico to U.S.



The front page has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH AT BORDER WITH MEXICAN MAIL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on aviator Charles Lindbergh making the very 1st daily airmail flight from Mexico to the United States. (Mexico City to Brownsville, Tex... See More  

Helen Keller's companion death....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 21, 1936

* Anne Sullivan Macy death (1st report)

* Teacher and companion of Helen Keller

The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "MRS. ANNE MARCY, HELEN KELLER'S TEACHER, IS DEAD" with subhead and small photo of Macy. (see) First report coverage the death of Annie Sullivan, companion of Helen Keller.

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Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1933



* Race driver Malcolm Campbell

* Bluebird car speed record

* Daytona Beach, Florida



The front page has a one column heading: "CAMPBELL DRIVES 272 MILES AN HOUR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 10 with related photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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1932 solar eclipse...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 1, 1932



* Solar eclipse

* Moon - Earth - Sun



The front page has a one column heading: "MILLIONS GAZE IN AWE AT MOONAND SUN DRAMA" with subhead. A few related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 30 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed o... See More  

After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 15, 1934 



* Gangster John Dillinger

* Post famous wooden gun escape

* Hunted in the Midwest



The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JOHN DILLINGER PAROLE UNDER FIRE OF JURORS" with subhead. Three related photos are on the back page. This was probably the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history. When it comes to... See More  

1939 Annexation of Czechoslovakia to Hitler photos....

ROTOGRAVURE SECTION of the New York Times, March 26, 1939



* Czechoslovakia surrenders to Adolph Hitler

* Annexation of the country to the Third Reich



The front page of this rotogravure section has 5 related photos concerning the annexation of Czechoslovakia to Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany.

Other topics throughout. Complete rotogravure section only with all 12 pages, rag edition in nice c... See More  

Aviator Howard Hughes... Pan Am trials...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 8, 1947



* Aviator Howard Hughes

* Pan Am airlines - TWA



The front page has a six column heading: "End Hughes-Brewster Feud; Quiz to Go On" with subheads. Related photo on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp ... See More  

Columbia Universtiy's greatest football game...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, October 26, 1947 



* Columbia University's greatest football game 

* Army Cadets - NCAA college football 

* 1 of the greatest upsets



The front page of this section has a three column heading: "Army Streak Ends, 21-2" with subhead. First report coverage continues inside with lineups. This game is considered one the... See More  

1947 Coal mine disaster in Centralia, Illinois...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 26, 1947



* Centralia, Illinois

* Coal mine explosion disaster



The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "73 IN MINE! 23 DEAD" and "Explosion Rips Illinois Pit; 1st Survivor's Story" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the coal mine disaster at Central... See More  

On Fremont's court martial trial for mutiny & insubordination...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 1847  The front page has a full column taken up with the detailed report of the: "Army Court Martial" trial of Col. John Fremont, which carries over to page 2 as well.

Fremont was convicted in court-martial for mutiny and insubordination over a conflict of who was the rightful military governor of California. After his senten... See More  

1947 Pine Bluff, Arkansas tornado disaster...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1947 



* Pine Bluff, Arkansas 

* Leedey, Oklahoma 

* Tornadoes disaster



The front page has a great banner headline: "NEW TORNADO! 37 KILLED" with subhead. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 46 pages, light... See More  

U.S. Army captures Cologne, Germany in 1945....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 7, 1945



* Capture of Cologne, Germany

* First United States Army

* World War II - WWII



The front page has a great banner headline: "WIN COLOGNE; CITY OF RUINS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 32 pages, ligh... See More  

Tunis & Bizerte, Tunisia fall in 1943...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 8, 1943 



* Tunis & Bizerte, Tunisia captured 

* World War II  - WWII

* 5th Panzer Army (Germany) defeated 



The front page has a great banner headline: "BIZERTE AND TUNIS TAKEN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.

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Early Baseball... New Jersey Convention... "dead ball" favored...

NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, November 10, 1870  On page 3 under "Base-Ball" is a report: "The New-Jersey Base-Ball Convention--Officers and Committees."

This report about the fourth annual Convention includes a list of the various clubs and their respective delegates who attended the convention, as well as the names of the new officers who were elected (at the convention).

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The College of New York in 1887....

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A 1905 school newspaper from Scotland, PA...

INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pa., Sept. 14, 1905 Ftpg. has a nice 5 by 8 inch photo of the "Scotland School Base-Ball Team". Players are wearing neat period uniforms that feature pointed collar jerseys that lace up the front. Also present is an interesting article regarding Captain Wirz, and the Andersonville Prison atrocities.

Small-folio size, 4 pgs., on slick paper.

1947 coal mine disaster at West Frankfort, Illinois...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 25, 1947



* West Frankfort, Illinois

* Coal mining explosion disaster

* The Old Ben No. 8 mine



The front page has a great banner headline: "26 KILLED IN ILLINOIS MINE!" with subheads. Nice for display. Three related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the coal mine disaster at West Frankfort, Illinois. Always nice to have notable even... See More  

Mickey Rooney & Ava Gardner marry....

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 11, 1942



* Actor Mickey Rooney

* Actress Ava Gardner

* Marries - Wedding - Weds



The front page has a one column heading: "Mickey Rooney Slips Away and Weds Actress" with small photo. (see)

World War II News of the day. Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes an... See More  

Charles Linbergh flies to Mexico in 1929...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1929 The front page has a one column heading: "LINDBERGH LANDS IN MEXICO CITY; GOES TO FIANCEE" with subheads. (see) He would wed Anne Morrow about a month later.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.

1942 François Darlan assassination...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 25, 1942



* François Darlan assassination

* French Admiral of the Fleet



The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "DARLAN ASSASSINATED" with subheads. Nice for display. More on page 2 with 2 related photos. First report coverage on the assassination of French Admiral and political figure, Jean Louis Xavier François D... See More  

Minnesota Golden Gophers football... 1940 National champs....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 2 (sports) only, December 3, 1940



* Minnesota Golden Gophers

* National champions (1st report)

* NCAA college football



Page 3 of this section has a one column heading: "MINNESOTA WINS ROCKNE TROPHY FOR THIRD TIME" with subhead and standings. (see) First report coverage on the Minnesota Golden Gophers officially being named national champions of coll... See More  

High Resolution Images... 600dpi...

Early report on the death of Alexander Hamilton...

High Resolution Images of: THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN, Hudson, New York, July 17, 1804



Note: Whereas this noteworthy issue has already sold, due to the unique nature of the coverage, we are making a set of 600dpi-images (printable/publishable quality) available for a minimal price. Once paid, we will e-mail you this set of images which includes: the entire front page, the report on the death o... See More  

Steelworkers strike of 1946...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 20, 1946



* Great strike wave of 1945-1946

* Steel workers begin pickets



The front page has a great banner headline: "BIG STEEL TIEUP UNDER WAY" with subheads. More on the following pages with 3 related photos.

Complete 1st section only with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the... See More  

1st ever contact with the Moon.....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 25, 1946



* 1st contact with the Moon

* Unites States Army Radar

* Belmar, New Jersey



The front page has a great banner headline: "U. S. RADAR REACHES MOON!" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on the very first contact with a celestial body by humans on Earth.

Complete with all 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small library... See More