The death of Tony Lazerri...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 8, 1946



* Tony Lazerri death with photo

* New York Yankees fame

* Major league baseball MLB



This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21: "TONY LAZERRI DIES; STARRED ON YANKS" and "Second Baseman During Era of Babe Ruth Succumbs at 42--Famed as Clutch Hitter". Also a one column photo of Lazerri. Nice to h

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The historic Civil Rights Act...

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 2, 1964



* Civil Rights Act of 1964...  Day of signing

* Lyndon B. Johnson



This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:

"House Ready To Vote On Civil Rights Today" which tells of this historic act would be signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on this day.



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Marion Parker murder... William Hickman...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 10, 1928



* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder

* William Edward Hickman GUILTY



This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FIND HICKMAN SANE, GUILTY OF MURDER" "Los Angles Jury Returns Verdict Against Marion Parker's Slayer in 36 Minutes" "Youth Remains Unmoved" and more (see photos).



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On the 1926 Founding of television...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 16, 1926 



* John Logie Baird - father of television 

* TV in it's infancy - inventions 



The front page has one column headlines that include: "PREDICTS VISION ACROSS THE OCEAN" "New Projector Described Which Paints, as it Were, by Light Flashes From Mirrors" and more. (see) Report continues on page 2. Other news of... See More  

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany dies in 1941...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 4, 1941



* Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany death report



This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:  "Ex-German Kaiser, 82, Dies Today at His Holland Estate", with subheads (see images). Tells of the death of Wilhelm II, German Emperor. Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condit

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Pike's Peak... Refus Choate death...

1859 Franco-Austrian War...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1859



* 2nd Italian War of Independence

* Franco-Austrian War

* Death of Rufus Choate

* Pike's Peak mention

* reports from Utah



The front page has one column headlines regarding the Franco_Austrian War.  Inside contains a report from Pike's Peak, the death report of Rufus Choate (Valedictorian at Dartmouth; U.S. Congressman).  Also included are the ... See More  

Albany NY earthquake ?... Babe Ruth...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, August 12, 1929 



* Earthquake in Albany, New York? 

* Babe Ruth & baseball youth 



This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"EARTHQUAKE TREMORS SHAKE ALBANY" with subheads. (see) Best title to have in.



Also one column headlines on page 13 that include: "RUTH SAYS KIDS STILL LOVE TO PLAY BASEBALL... See More  

Trenton, Tennessee tornado....

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 15, 1932



* Trenton, Tennessee tornado

* 1st report



This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "TENN. TORNADO KILLS 10 PERSONS, INJURES 3" with subhead (see photos). Tells of the destructive tornado near Trenton, Tennessee.



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1930 America's Cup Enterprise Winning...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 15, 1930.



* U.S. Yacht Enterprise

* Shamrock V

* America's Cup



This 14 page newspaper has a three column headlines on the front page:



* Enterprise Leads in Second Race; Shamrock V Is 'Out Maneuvered'; Time Lost Tacking About Turn



with subheads. (see) Tells of the 1930 America's Cup yachting race in which "Enterprise&qu... See More  

1936 Nikola Tesla... Father of radio....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 29, 1936



* Nikola Tesla

* Father of Radio Physics & more



This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9:



* Tesla Is Honored At 80

* Birthday of the Scientist is Observed in Yugoslavia



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1842 Croton Aqueduct....

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, October 10, 1842



* Croton Aqueduct opening

* New York City water



Page 3 has a small report headed: "Croton Celebration" which regards the upcoming opening of the famous Croton Aqueduct. Nice to have in a NYC title.



Other news of the day with many ads. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More  

Bobby Jones wins at Baltusrol...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, September 14, 1926 



* Bobby Jones - amateur golfer

* Baltusrol golf club



The front page has a one column report headed: "Bobby Jones Has Perfect Day At Baltusrol".



See photo for text on the golf tournament at Baltusrol in New Jersey.



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1929 Slocum, Texas...

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, April 25, 1929 



* Slocum, Texas 

* Tornadoes disaster 



This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "WINDSTORMS KILL TEN AND DAMAGE PROPERTY IN TEXAS" with subheads. (see)



Tells of the tornado outbreak in Texas in which the small town of Slocum was hit hardest.



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1927 Parco, Wyoming oil refinery explosion....

THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, Nebraska, April 6, 1927



* Parco, Wyoming (Sinclair)

* Oil refinery explosion (1st report)



This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 8: "OIL BLAST KILLS 17; EIGHT HURT", "Three of Injured Not Expected to Live; Caused by Break in Still", with supporting text, tells of the oil refinery explosion disaster in Parco, Wyoming.



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1935 Marx Brothers movie ad.....

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 13, 1935



* A Night at the Opera movie ad

* Groucho - Chico - Harpo

* Marx Brothers



This 12 page newspaper has a 6 x 5 inch movie advertisement on the back page for: "A Night at the Opera" starring the Marx Brothers. (see photos) Also a related photo on the same page with brief text underneath (see photos).



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1887 Niagra Falls print....

THE GRAPHIC, London, January 15, 1887



* Niagara Falls scene print



A great wealth of prints within which includes a 9 x 6 inch scene: "NIAGARA FALLS, Showing The Tunnel By Which It Is Proposed To Utilize The Force OF The Cataract For Commercial Purposes".  Shows the view of the American Falls - as viewed from Canada



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1927 Rocksprings TX tornado disaster....

THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, April 13, 1927   This 20 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "TEXAS TOWN FLATTENED BY TORNADO" with subheads. (see)



This first report tells of the tornado disaster at Rocksprings, Texas.



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President Wars On Gangland In 1930...

NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1930.



* President Herbert Hoover declares war on gangsters

* The Al Capone era



This 44 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "PRESIDENT DEMANDS WAR ON GANGSTERS; PUTS DUTY ON STATES", with subheads. This was during the time Al Capone was in power.

Other news of the day throughout. The issue is complete and h... See More  

Heavyweight Boxing Championship...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 8, 1876

 

* Early heavyweight boxing title fight

* Joe Goss vs. Tom Allen

* Great Sioux War of 1876-77 - Indians



Page 3 has:  "P. R.", "Fight for the Championship of the World", "Goss Beats Allen on a Foul", "Twenty-One Rounds Fought in 1h. 52m.", "Pistol Firing and Stabbing During the Fight--Roughs Repor... See More  

Hackettstown NJ train disaster...

THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, June 17, 1925



* Hackettstown NJ New Jersey train wreck

* 1st report



This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Boat Train Death Toll Goes to 35" and more (see images). This tells of train wreck disaster at Hackettstown, New Jersey.



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Illustrated publication... London from the Thames - ancient to modern....

THE PICTORIAL TIMES with SUPPLEMENT, London, December 28, 1844  The cover of the issue contains "The New Statue of William IV., London Bridge".  Within the issue are "Pictorial History of Birmingham (continued story)" with illustrations; "Christmas-Tide and New Year's Day"; literary content with illustrations, other content and advertisements.



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Theatre fire in Brockton, Massachusetts...

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, March 11, 1941



* Strand Theatre fire

* Firemen disaster

* Brockton MA Massachusetts



This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4: "12 FIREMEN DIE IN THEATRE FIRE" and "Twenty-Eight Others Injured Battling Flames At Brockton, Mass." This tells of the Strand Theatre fire in Brockton, Massachusetts. Nice to ... See More  

Children's Day issue...

YOUNG PEOPLE'S WEEKLY, Elgin, Illinois, June 10, 1916  This is a Sunday School publication from David. C. Cook. The colored-cover of this issue is of a father and daughter in a field of flowers with a lake in the background. Within the issue are a variety of article. On page 7 is an article entitled "The Rhine of the United States" which is about the Hudson River with some illustra... See More  

Nice Yachting illustration... Belfast...

THE GRAPHIC, London, July 3, 1886 with Supplement.  The front page features the illustration of the "Laying of the Foundation Stone of the People's Palace for East London by the Prince and Princess of Wales"; a half-page "The Royal Visit to the Crystal Palace - Firework Display Before the Prince and Princess of Wales - the Destruction of Pompeii"; a very nice, displayable ... See More  

Hudon at Hyde park...

THE ALDINE, New York, April, 1872  This monthly publication is comprised of stories with illustration, some which are full page suitable for framing, as well as poetry and advertisements. Some illustrations are "The Hudson at Hype Park", "Evenings at Home" and "Morning Dew".



This is complete in 24 pages with some lite staining an tattering edges, otherwise in... See More