Fritz Von Opel... motorboat speed.....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1928



* Fritz Von Opel

* Father of rocket propulsion



This 44 page newspaper has a small one column heading on the front page: "Opel Motorboat Beats Train; Speeds 58.84 Miles and Hour".



See photos for short article here. An early report on speed propulsion, very slow in today's standards.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day through... See More  

Plymouth, North Carolina...

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 27, 1864 



* Plymouth, North Carolina

* Original Civil War reporting



The front page has "Army Of The Potomac", "The Army in Complete Readiness for Action", "Arrival of Refugees from Madison. Co.", "Tales of Suffering & Tyranny", "The Fight at Plymouth, North Carolina", "General Wessell Not Surren... See More  

Death of Fisher Ames...

THE REPERTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, July 5, 1808  All of pages 2 & 3 are black-bordered for the death of Fisher Ames, a noted member of Congress. Page 2 has a black-bordered notice beginning: "With the most heartfelt sorrow, we must discharge a solemn & painful duty, in announcing to the publick the death of the Hon. FISHER AMES..." who died on the 4th of July. Four pages,... See More  

World War II comes to an end...

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, August 14, 1945 



* Japan surrendering

* World War II ends

* V-J day eve



This 10 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page: "Japanese Reply Still Not Received; Radio Messages Hint of Surrender" with subheads and related photo (see photos). Other news of the day including various advertisements. Little spine wear but... See More  

Great Greenfield, Massachusetts fire...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 1, 1933



* Greenfield MA Massachusetts

* Fire destroys business district



This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "$250,000 LOSS IN GREENFIELD FIRE" with subheads and related photos (see photos). This tells of the fire that destroyed the business district of Greenfield, Massachusetts.  Nice... See More  

Indian content...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, October 29, 1898 The frontpage of this issue contains two photos of Indians entitled "The Ghost Dance - Unconscious" and "The Ghost Dance - Rigid". Within the issue is an additional photos "Black Coyote". Other articles are "Donnet's Fishing Gun" "Sinking Cylinder Foundatons in Valparaiso" "Campbell Po... See More  

Motorized Bicycle...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, September 20, 1902  Within the issue is "Holden's Motor Bicycle" and several illustrations on "Petrol Motor Bicycle". The front cover is of "The Manufacture of Perfumes in France" which is comprised of several photos.  Other articles are "Automatic Relay Translation for Long Submarine Cables" "The Rela... See More  

Miss Harris not guilty...

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Victorian fashions...

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, March 26, 1873 A very nice political caricature on the front page, captioned: "Graphic Statues No. 5 -- A Silver Tongue, a Golden Bill". Inside has a full page with various: "Glimpses of the Spring Fashions", and the bkpg. has a large cartoon captioned: "A Suggestion for the Times."

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Bilbao Basques Spain captured...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 21, 1937



* Bilbao Basques Spain captured

* Franco-troops - France



This 8 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Bilbao Taken, Rebel Troops Press Ahead".



This tells of the Franco-Troops conquering Bilbao Basques, Spain.



Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good conditi... See More  

Depression troubles in America.....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 17, 1933  This 22 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "A Peace-Time Declaration of War on Depression Issued by President" with subheads and proclamation by Roosevelt which includes complete text.



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with small piece missing to lower right corner (unrelat... See More  

World's longest continuous flight...

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, December 31, 1910  The front page of this issue reports "French Aeroplanist In World's Longest Continous Flight" with Maurice Tabuteau, contesting for the Michelin Cup, broke the aviation record covering 326.66 miles of continous flight in 7 hours 45 minutes. Other headlines include: "Chicago 1910 Record for New Buildings Re... See More  

THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Oct. 15, 1796 



* 18th century American title



Much of the content in this title is literary in nature but there is some "news" reports as well. Some items include: "Particulars of the Insurrection in Aux-Cayes" "London" "Curious Irish Love Letter" "Study to be Quiet & Mind Your Own Business", etc. Four pag... See More  

Corning NY train wreck disaster...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, July 5, 1912



* Corning NY train wreck (Gibson)

* Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company

* Early 1st report



This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "42 PERSONS DEAD AND 60 INJURED", "As Result of Collision of Trains Near Corning, N. Y." and more.  Early reporting on the ... See More  

Arverne, Queens, New York fire....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1922



* Arverne, Queens, New York City fire (1st report)



This 36 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "400 BUILDINGS BURNED AT ARVERNE; 10,000 MADE HOMELESS, 60 INJURED; LOSS $4,000,000 IN HALF SQUARE MILE" with subheads (see images). Reporting continues on page 2 with related photos. Loads of text here, too much to photograph.

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Cushing block destroyed by fire...

FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, April 4, 1911



* Cushing block fire MA (1st report)



This 10 page newspaper has three column headlines on the front page: "FIREMAN DEAD BUILDING LOST", and "Worst Conflagration in Fitchburg's History Destroys Cushing Block..." which tells of the great fire in this Massachusetts town. Of course having a report from the... See More  

Billy Sunday... in 1915...

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, October 8, 1915



* Evangelist Billy Sunday

* Re: Women



This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "SUNDAY ASSAILS WIVES WHO SHUN MOTHERS' CARE", "Arraigns Pleasure Seekers", "Don't Worry If You Don't Wed", and more (see images).



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Jack Nicklaus breaks record...

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Collinwood school fire...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, March 5, 1908 



* Collinwood school fire - Lake View conflagration 

* Cleveland Ohio...  Ash Wednesday disaster 



This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9 that include: "SCHOOL BURNS DOWN" "DEATH LIST OVER 160" "CHILDREN IN WILD PANIC" "Suburb Of Cleveland Mourns" and more (see ... See More  

Black Dahlia murders continue.......

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1947



* Black Dahlia murders

* Elizabeth Short

* Hollywood - Los Angeles CA



This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22: "MOTHER OF 3 SLAIN NEAR LOS ANGELES", "Murder of Fifth of Kind in the Area This Year--Man Is Held in Previous Case" which tells of more similar murders taking place in Los Angeles, California shortly after Eli... See More  

Berryville, Arkansas tornado disaster...

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 31, 1942



* Berryville, Arkansas tornado disaster (1st report)

* Carroll County, Arkansas



This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "28 DIE, 200 HURT AS TORNADO HITS MOUNTAIN TOWN" and more (see photos). Tells of the tornado disaster in Berryville, Arkansas.



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Robert Goddard... early rockets...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1924



* Robert Goddard - Rocketry

* Liquid fuel to be introduced



This 40 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 21:

"Force For Goddard Rocket" and "President of Clark University Tells of Plan for "Moon Projectile"" (see photo for text here).



Other news of the day including period advertising. Usual browning with li... See More  

Actress Judy Tyler killed... Elvis Presley co-star...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 5, 1957



* Actress Judy Tyler car crash death

* Elvis Presley co-star



This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Presley Weeps at News of Starlet's Auto death" with smaller subheads and small photo (see photos).



Tells of the death of Hollywood actress Judy Tyler. She was made famous for co-starring with Elvis Presley in the... See More  

War-worn veterans parade in Washington...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1865  Taking over 2 1/2 columns on the front page are: "Trial Of The Assassins" "More Testimony for the Defence--A Distant Prospect of the End of the Trial" with many subheads. Also on the ftpg: "From  Washington" "The Closing Pageant of the War" "The War-Worn Veterans Make a Splendid Appearance" & more. Ei... See More  

A pre-Civil War sport's periodical...

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 13, 1858 



* Pre Civil War sport's periodical



Subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." with the masthead featuring a decorative sporting theme (see). Among the articles included are; "A Winter In southern Florida" "Wild Sports In India" "Hunters and Game in South-W... See More