1963 Flying Wallendas circus death....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, April 19, 1963



* Rietta Wallenda death

* The Flying Wallendas

* Circus performance disaster



This 40+ page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "Another Wallenda Falls To Death in Circus Act" with subheads and small photo. This tells of the death of Rietta Wallenda, when she fell while performing on a sway pole in... See More  

Babe Zaharias wins in 1947...

ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE, New York, June 12, 1947 



* Mildred (Babe) Didrikson Zaharias

* Women's professional golf - British Open crown - 1st American to win



This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 26: "British Women''s Golf Title Captured by Mrs. Zaharias" with photo (see photos).



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

The babes in the woods murder suicide....

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 26, 1934



* 3 Babes in the woods murders

* Carlisle, Pennsylvania



This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "POLICE SEEK LINK IN THREE GIRLS' DEATHS" "Attempt to Trace Murder and Suicide to Mystery Killing" and more (see photos).



Tells of the "Babes in the Wood" murders near Pin... See More  

1st Monday night NFL football game...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 22, 1970 



* 1st Monday Night football game 

* NFL National Football League 

* New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns 



This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Penalties Bombard Jets In 31-21 Loss"



Tells of the very 1st prime time televised NFL football game which was the beginning of Monday Night... See More  

1953 World Series of baseball...

THE SALINA JOURNAL, Kansas, October 1, 1953 



* 1953 World Series of baseball (game 1) 

* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers 

* 5th in a row for Yanks 



This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:

"Yankees Win Again, 4-2" with inning by inning reporting and small photos of Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin. (see)



Other news of the day... See More  

The New York Times on strike...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 18, 1923 



* This famous publication on strike



A curious issue, as each page has in blue ink near the top what looks like a rubber stamp message: "Owing to a strike of the newspaper pressmen on September 18th this issue of the New York Times was not published until two weeks later when a few copies were run off for purposes of record only. There was no ... See More  

Byron Nelson 18th victory record....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 5, 1945  This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Nelson Rallies to Beat Furgol in Canadian Open".



This tells of Byron Nelson's famous 18th win in 1945 which is still a single season record and considered by many as the most impressive record in golf history. This wa... See More  

1876 Kaufman, Texas hangings...

THE SUN, New York, November 7, 1876 



* Kaufman, Texas

* Executions - hangings 



This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "TWO MURDERERS HANGED" "A Scaffold Scene Witnessed By Six Thousand Persons" which tells of the execution in Kaufman, Texas.



Other news of the day throughout with ads. Minor wear at the area, area of light staining, otherw... See More  

Heartley Hunk Anderson named Notre Dame coach....

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, April 11, 1931



* Heartley 'Hunk' Anderson named new head coach

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football team

* Post Knute Rockne airplane crash death



This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 11: "ANDERSON NAMED TO TAKE CHARGE OF NOTRE DAME ELEVEN" with subheads that include: "FORMER LINEMAN TO CARRY TITLE OF SE... See More  

Al Capone incarerated in 1931...

THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, October 28, 1931



* Al Capone recently found guilty

* Tax evasion trial

* In prison



This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE TO REMAIN IN COUNTY JAIL" and "Convicted Gangster Granted Stay But Refused Freedom of Bond". This tells of Al Capone in Cook County Jail awaiting transfer to Atlan... See More  

Al Capone's reign about to end...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 9, 1931 



* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss 

* Fight to exclude evidence 

* Tax evasion trial 



This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

"CAPONE LOSSES FIGHT ON TAX CONFESSION" "Bad Day in Court for Gangster; Lawyers Battle in Vain to Exclude Expert's Data"



Tells of the beginning of ... See More  

Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...

This issue is not fragile ... See More  

President Clinton Acquitted...

PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, Pennsylvania, February 13, 1999  This tabloid-size issue contains a full cover photo of President Clinton with the headline of "President's Day - Acquitted, Clinton says it's time to move on". Articles within the issue are "Many glad it's over" "I did it for Monica - but few believe (Linda) Tripp acted on Lewinsky's behalf"... See More  

Death of Joe DiMaggio...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1999 



* Death of Joe DiMaggio



The top of the front page has a three column head: "Joe DiMaggio, Yankee Clipper, Dies at 84" with text and a photo of him as well, captioned: "Joe DiMaggio's grace on and off the field created an enduring legend." Much more on his life on inside pages including many vintage photos as well.  This is ... See More  

Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...

This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was ma... See More  

St. Patrick's Day Parade...

MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York, March 25, 1920



Fine pictorial published by the New York Times, this issue has the reporting the "German Revolt"; St. Patrick's Day Parade"; "Fashion's Changes" "Asquith's Return" and other photos with text throughout this 24 page issue. In good condition.

Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...

This issue is not fragile as newsprint from... See More  

New York Giants vs. Washington Senators...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 10, 1924



* New York Giants vs. Washington Senators

* World Series



This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "GIANTS 3; SENATORS 3" with inning by inning reporting. Nice scoreboard graph as well. (see) Rare to have front page reporting while the game was still being played.



Other news of the day, including addi... See More  

Canadian Parliament Buildings fire...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, February 5, 1916 



* Canadian Parliament Buildings fire 

* Centre Block 

* Parliament Hill 



This 12 page newspaper has a four column illustration on the front page with caption: "PLANS OF DESTROYED OTTAWA BUILDING DRAWN BY THE COUSIN OF AN ATLANTA CIVIL ENGINEER"



Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear... See More  

Yogi Berra 1st pinch-hit W.S. HR....

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 3, 1947



* Yogi Berra World Series home run

* New York Yankees



This 20 page newspaper has a two column photo on page 9 with caption: "When A Pinch-Hitter Hits A Homer" which refers to Yogi Berra's home run in game 3 of the World Series.



This was the very first home run hit by a pinch-hitter in World Series history.



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Adolph Hitler gaining power in Germany....

THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, April 8, 1933  This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:"HITLER TO DOMINATE ALL FIELDS" "To Extend Control Over Social, Economic, Business and Religious Life".



This tells of the continuing rise of Adolph Hitler's influence over the people of Germany.



Other news of the day. usual browning with ... See More  

1964 Mount Clemens, Michigan tornado disaster....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 9, 1964



* Mount Clemens & New Baltimore, Michigan

* Tornado disaster (1st report)



This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:  "12 Killed, 600 Injured By Tornado in Michigan". Tells of the tornadoes disaster that hit Mount Clemens and New Baltimore, Michigan.



Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, other... See More  

Bellevue Ohio bus and trolley disaster....

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, January 23, 1929 This 24 page newspaper has a three column photo on the front page with captioned headline: "Snow Storms Blamed In Series of Fatal Rail Accidents In Various Parts of U.S." with subhead. (see)



This tells of the Interurban train (trolley) and bus collision disaster at Bellevue, Ohio.



Other news of the day. Little spine wear, othe... See More  

Atlantic City, New Jersey Surfside Hotel fire.....

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 18, 1963



* Surfside Hotel fire Disaster



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

"Atlantic City Pre-Dawn Fire's Toll Uncertain" which tells of the fire disaster in Atlantic City, New Jersey in which the Surfside Hotel was destroyed.



Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More  

Steelton, PA train derailment disaster... Jackie Kennedy birthday...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 29, 1962



* Steelton, Pennsylvania

* Pennsylvania Railroad train disaster



This 44 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Sports Train Wrecked; 25 Killed, Scores Hurt" with subheads. This tells of the derailment of a Pennsylvania Railroad special train along the Susquehanna River at Steelton, PA near Harrisburg.

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