Babe Ruth suspended in 1925....
Item #647811
August 30, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1925
* Babe Ruth suspended and fined
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RUTH FINED $5,000; COSTLY STAR BANNED FOR ACTS OFF FIELD" with subheads: "Manager Huggins of Yankees Imposes Penalty at St. Louis for 'Misconduct'" "OFFENDER ORDERED HOME" and more. (see) First repo... See More
Jackson's annual message... The new Gobrecht half dollar coin...
Item #647789
December 10, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 10, 1836 Over four pages inside are taken up with: "The Annual Message" being the President's state-of-the-union address, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. This lengthy address is an excellent overview of the events of 1836.
For coin collectors, a rare report on the new Gobrecht half dollar about to be issued, he... See More
Letters by Dolly Madison... The new silver dollar...
Item #647788
December 17, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 17, 1836 The front page has a nice descriptive article on the new seated liberty silver dollar by Gobrecht, which will: "...soon make its appearance. The face of the coin represents a full length figure of Liberty seated on a rock with the classic emblem of the pileus or liberty cap surmounting a spear held in the left hand..." with ... See More
Amelia Earhart's
Item #647777
September 09, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, September 9, 1928
* Amelia Earhart - Woman aviator
* "20 Hrs., 40 Min." book published
* 1st Woman to cross Atlantic by airplane
The top of page 3 of this section has a one column heading: "MISS EARHART FINDS SEA FLIGHT STIRRING" with subheads and "Facsimile Of Miss Earhart's Log" (see)
Other topics throughout. Complete... See More
Latest from the War of 1812, and more...
Item #647760
January 02, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 2, 1813 Inside includes a lengthy address headed: "Legislature of Kentucky" signed; Isaac Shelby. Other content includes: "Privateers" "Distribution of Army" which includes a state-by-state chart; "Imprisonment of Seamen" which includes documents signed by James Monroe, James Madison & others.
Over 4 pages are ... See More
Louisiana to become a state...
Item #647757
March 28, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 28, 1812 Inside has lengthy reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes discussion headed: "State of Louisiana" concerning Louisiana joining the Union.
Another page has: "The bill for the admission of Louisiana into the union has passed the house of representatives with a provision to include within the limits o... See More
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #647752
February 06, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 6, 1813 Among the articles within are: "Naturalized Seamen" "Perpetual Motion", much reporting from "Proceedings of Congress", and there are 3 pages taken up with reports headed: "Events of the War".
Among the subheads are: "Military" "Army of the Centre" "Eastern Frontier" "Naval... See More
Latest from the War of 1812...
Item #647750
October 24, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 24, 1812 Among the articles are: "Distillation of Spirits" and a chart headed: "The War on the Ocean" "The British in the Peninsula".
Under the heading: "Events of the War" are several reports on the on-going War of 1812 including subheads: "Military" "Extract of a Letter from S. Dinsmore, Agent for ... See More
Review & premiere of "An Innocent Man", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #647735
October 06, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 6, 1989
* Best "An Innocent Man" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Crime drama thriller film - Tom Selleck
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "An Innocent Man" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood a... See More
1926 Poplarville, Mississippi lynching...
Item #647720
April 23, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 23, 1926
* Harold (Doc) Jackson lynching
* Poplarville, Mississippi
The top of page 9 has one column headings: "MOB MAKES PRISONER HANG SELF ON BRIDGE" "Uses Torches to Burn Way Into Poplarville (Miss.) Jail to Get Alleged Murderer" (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Harold (Doc) Jackson at Poplarville, M... See More
Constitutions of Ohio and Louisiana...
Item #647690
August 28, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1813 Pages 1-4 contains five letters under the heading: "Further Executive Proceedings" signed in type by either James Monroe of James Madison, concerning relations with Sweden. Also in the issue: "Events of the War" with much on the War of 1812 including letters signed in type by Henry Proctor, Isaac Chauncey and two by Wm. ... See More
Overland Mail initiates the first transcontinental mail service to San Francisco...
Item #647687
October 10, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 10, 1858
* First transcontinental mail service success
* Arrives at San Francisco, California
Page 4 has a report noting the very first transcontinental mail service to San Francisco, with: "Very Late From California" "Arrival of the First Overland Mail" "Short Trip Across the Plains" with several dispatches. A very significant event... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #647677
November 20, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 20, 1813 Among the articles are: "Progress of the Enemy" and "Events of the War" takes over 6 pages with content including: "Military"; a letter from Sackett's Harbor; "General Orders" from Edward Baynes; "Naval"; an interesting chart headed: "Maritime War" with a list of U.S. and British ves... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #647675
December 04, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 4, 1813 Among the reports are: "The War-Tax Laws" "Captain Jesse D. Elliot" "Governor Shelby" "Vermont Militia" with a section headed: "Events of the War" taking over 6 pages & including subheads: "Military--The Northern Armies" "Official Correspondence--From Gen. Wilkinson to the Secret... See More
Victory over the Creek Indians... Battle of Lake Erie...
Item #647673
December 25, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 25, 1813 The issue begins with: "The Embargo Law" which takes 3 pages. Also inside: "Female Heroism". Seven pages are taken up with: "Events of the War" which has a great wealth of content on the War of 1812. Among the reports & subheads here are: "Military--Wilkinson's Army" "The Southern Indians&... See More
Madison, Monroe, and Harrison...
Item #647671
January 08, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 8, 1814 Inside has: "General Smyth's Petition" "The Embargo Question" "To Independence"; letters signed in type by James Monroe and James Madison.
There are also 7 pages under the heading: "Events of the War". Among its subheads & reports are: "The Enemy" "The Friends of Peace" "Fro... See More
Much on the military actions of Andrew Jackson, in his own words...
Item #647664
February 26, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 26, 1814 Within its pages is: "Events of the War" which consume nearly 7 of the 16 pages with the latest news from the on-going War of 1812. Among the reports and subheads are: "Vigilance"; a letter signed in type by: James Monroe; "Baltimore Vessels" "Additional Rules for the Recruiting Service"; 3 letters signed i... See More
Jack Dempsey vs. Sharkey... Heavyweight Boxing...
Item #647663
July 22, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 22, 1927
* Jack Dempsey vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing match
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "DEMPSEY KNOCKS OUT SHARKEY IN 7TH BEFORE 80,000 IN THE YANKEE STADIUM; RECEIPTS EXCEED A MILLION DOLLARS" with many subheads. Much more in the sport's section with a few photos. Loads of text here. First report coverage on t... See More
Two letters signed by William Henry Harrison...
Item #647662
April 16, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 16, 1814 Contains much reporting on the War of 1812 including letters signed by John Armstrong, Wm. Henry Harrison, Geo. McClure taking 3 pages. Also: "Brig. Gen. Tecumseh" "Events of the War" which takes 6 pages with various letters of correspondence.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
As noted in W... See More
St. Francis dam disaster...
Item #647657
March 15, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1928
* St. Francis dam disaster
* Los Angeles California area
The front page has a one column heading: "DEAD LISTED AT 296 IN CALIFORNIA FLOOD" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the St. Francis Dam collapse disaster with partial list of the dead and missing.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, a little spine wear, ... See More
Andy Jackson gets a promotion... Attacking Texas...
Item #647655
June 04, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 4, 1814 Inside has over 6 pages taken up with: "Events of the War" reporting on the on-going War of 1812. Among the reports are a letter from Col. Hawkins concerning the Creek Indian War, plus a lengthier letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson, with more reporting on the Creek War.
Another document is headed: "Traitors" beg... See More
President Madison on the Embargo... Andrew Jackson & others...
Item #647654
July 02, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 2, 1814 The first 3 pages are taken up with a lengthy: "Report On The Fisheries" including a full front page chart, with notation that it is "By Thomas Jefferson".
Inside has 6 1/2 pages of "Events of the War" concerning the on-going War of 1812. Among the subheads and reports are: "The Army" whic... See More
Leadville, Colorado booming...
Item #647638
May 06, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, May 6, 1880
* Leadville, Colorado on the rise
* Silver mining boomtown
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. The back page has an article headed: "A Look At Leadville" "Visit to the Greatest Mining Camp in the World" and more. (see) Text takes up more than a full column.
This issue is not fragil... See More
Flying boats record flight to Hawaii...
Item #647632
January 12, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1934
* United States Navy flying boats
* Airplanes flight record flight to Hawaii
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "SIX NAVAL PLANES REACH HONOLULU IN RECORD FLIGHT" with subheads. First report coverage on page 4 with related map.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, light even toning, minor sp... See More
1929 Duncan, Mississippi tornado....
Item #647631
February 26, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1929
* Duncan, Mississippi tornado disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "23 DEAD, 47 INJURED AS WINDS RAVAGE SOUTHERN TOWNS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the tornado outbreak in Mississippi in which Duncan, Mississippi was hardest hit. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famou... See More
Charles Lindbergh's air mail flight... Panama...
Item #647621
February 04, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, February 4, 1929
* Aviator Charles Lindbergh
* Air mail flight to Panama
The front page has a three column headline: "LINDBERGH BLAZES PATH OF MIAMI-PANAMA MAIL" with subheads and map (see photos). 1st report coverage on Charles Lindbergh's historic 1st air mail flight to Panama.
This issue contains other news, sports and advertisements of the... See More
On Wellington and Buonaparte... The Peacock and Hornet...
Item #647620
August 26, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 26, 1815 Page 2 is mostly taken up with: "War Events: Copy of a Letter from Captain Biddle to Commodore Decatur" dated on board the Hornet being his report on the work of the Hornet and the Peacock.
Another page has: "Of The Great Battles" beginning: "The following is given as Wellington's force previous to the attack ... See More
Founding of Terre Haute, Indiana......
Item #647615
April 05, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 5, 1817 The back page has a brief yet significant item on the founding of the city of Terre Haute, Indiana, headed: "The Wilderness" reading: "A new town, called Terre Haute, is laying out near Fort Harrison, Indiana. Lots therein were sold to the amount of 21,000 dollars in one day."
Content includes: "Soldiers' Boun... See More
Jose Capablanca win chess tournament...
Item #647613
March 24, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1927
* Jose Capablanca wins tournament
* Famous Cuban chess player
The sport's section (page 28) has one column headings: "ALEKHINE IN DRAW, WINS SECOND PRIZE" "Divides With Capablanca, Victor of Tourney, in Last Round to Clinch Place" and more with standings and play by play graph. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day... See More
Richard Brinsley "Dick" Sheridan, Jr. death....
Item #647610
October 27, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1931
* Richard Brinsley "Dick" Sheridan, Jr.
* West Point Army Cadet death (1st report)
* College football game vs. Yale (broken neck)
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Sheridan, Army End, Dies of Football Injury; Mother at Bedside After Fast Trip by Motor" (see) First report coverage on the death of Richard Brinsley Sh... See More
The diminishing American Indian... States to join the Union...
Item #647605
November 14, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 14, 1818 The first 3 ages contains a very interesting article on the American Indians, titled; "The American Aborigines" and beginning: "This people is rapidly passing away. Treaty after treaty & cession after cession, curtains the extent of their domain. The wild animals of the forest, on which they mainly depended for food, ret... See More
Monroe's state-of-the-union address...
Item #647604
November 21, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 21, 1818 Inside has 6 pages of detailed charts on the various imports into the United States. Further on is the: "Message" of the President to Congress, being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type: James Monroe. This address takes nearly 4 pages.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, in general very good condit... See More
Published by P.T. Barnum...
Item #647597
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, Jan. 22, 1853 * Published by P. T. Barnum
Among the prints are: "Captain Ericsson Explaining His Invention to the Editors of New York" "Floating Mortar" "Astor Place Opera House" "Ball of the New York Fire Department..." "The Seals of Jerusalem" a nice town view of: "Concord, New Hampshire with 5 smaller... See More
Lafayette... Indian Treaty at Green Bay...
Item #647594
October 16, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1830
* Much on Lafayette
* Treaty with the Winnebago Indians
* James Madison
The front page has an article: "Lafayette" which tells of his kindness to America. Inside has more with an article headed: "General Lafayette" which includes two letters each signed by him in type: Lafayette concerning troubles in France and... See More
Thomas Edison Honored In 1928....
Item #647586
October 21, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1928.
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Honored By President Calvin Coolidge
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "EDISON IS DECORATED BY NATION AND HAILED BY THE PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of
... See More
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Honored By President Calvin Coolidge
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "EDISON IS DECORATED BY NATION AND HAILED BY THE PRESIDENT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news of
Yankee Doodle transcontienental flight record....
Item #647585
October 26, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1928
* Monoplane airplane "Yankee Doodle"
* Transcontinental non-stop flight record
* Captain Charles B.D. Collyer
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "NEW COAST-TO-COAST MARK SET BY THE YANKEE DOODLE IN FLIGHT TO LOS ANGELES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the record breaking transcontinental flight of the... See More
Concerning the Choctaw Indian Treaty...
Item #647579
April 09, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 9, 1831 The report headed: "Choctaw Treaty" is not the text of it but information concerning it including 3 letters each signed in type: Andrew Jackson. This report takes 1 1/2 pages. Also "Chesapeake & Ohio Canal" much text on: "Congressional Reports".
Complete in 24 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very... See More
Alexander Alekhine wins chess tournanment...
Item #647576
June 18, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1929
* Alexander Alekhine wins chess tournament
* Russian and French chess grandmaster
The sport's section (page 27) has a one column heading: "ALEKHINE IS FIRST IN SPECIAL EVENT" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
Very extensive reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #647570
November 13, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, Nov. 13, 1847 Two-thirds of the front page are taken up with lengthy & detailed: "Official Dispatches" "Battles of Conatreras and Churubusco" which includes two lengthy letters signed in type by: Winfield Scott.
Coverage of the Mexican War continues to take off of page 2, and nearly half of page 3 with reports from Generals Pillow, Twiggs... See More
News from "the rebellion"...
Item #647556
September 19, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 19, 1861
* First Battle of Lexington
* Missouri State Guard victory
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil war are: "THE REBELLION" "Important News From Maryland" "Rebel Demand for the Surrender of Lexington" "Important News From Kentucky" & much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.... See More
Wholesale desertions from the rebel army...
Item #647553
February 17, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 17, 1863 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "The Blockade of Charleston Not Broken" "Sinking of the Rebel Steamboat W. H. Starke" "Conservationist & Activity at Savannah" "News From the South" "Bill to Sequestrate the Property of Union Men" "Wholesale Desertions" The Loss of the Hatteras&quo... See More
Review & premiere of "Sea of Love", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #647551
September 15, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 15, 1989
* Best "Sea of Love" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* American thriller film - Al Pacino
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Sea of Love" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's ... See More
Burining of convents in Spain (1931)....
Item #647548
May 12, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1931
* Burning of Convents in Spain
* Marcha Real - national anthem
* Madrid churches & others - riots
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "RIOTS IN 7 SPANISH CITIES; CHURCHES LOOTED, BURNED; MARTIAL LAW IS DECLARED" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the burning of convents in Spain. Always nice to have notable events ... See More
Babe Ruth birthday photo... Thomas Edison...
Item #647524
February 17, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES (Rotogravure Section only), February 17, 1929
* Babe Ruth birthday photo
* Thomas Edison & Henry Ford
This section is loaded with photos involving sports, entertainment, fashion and much more. The front page has a photo titled: "A Birthday Cake Fit Four A Sultan: Babe Ruth" Also 2 related photos regarding Thomas Edison's birthday as well.
Complete rotograv... See More
Military affairs on the Mississippi River...
Item #647523
March 22, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 22, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Affairs On the Mississippi" "The Great Fight at Island No. 10" "Beauregard At Corinth, Miss." "Movements of the Rebels at Memphis" and more.
Eight pags, good condition.
Notre Dame's 1st home loss in 23 years...
Item #647509
November 18, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, November 18, 1928
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
* 1st home loss in 23 years
* Coach Knute Rockne
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "NOTRE DAME BEATEN BY CARNEGIE, 27-7" with subheads and lineups. (see) This was Notre Dame's first defeat on there home field in 23 years.
Other sporting news of the day.... See More
Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman....
Item #647504
December 23, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman captured
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HICKMAN CAUGHT IN OREGON, CONFESSES KIDNAPPING GIRL, SAYS ANOTHER KILLED HER" with subheads. (see) Much more on pages 4 & 5. First report coverage on the capture of William Edward Hickman. Always nice to have notab... See More
Federal Radio Commission creation...
Item #647499
February 24, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 24, 1927
* Federal Radio Commission created (FRC)
* Future Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
* President Calvin Coolidge signs bill
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "President Signs the Radio Control Bill; Will Name Board of Five to Regulate Air" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, l... See More
Premiere of "Legend", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #647496
April 18, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 18, 1986
* Best "Legend" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Dark fantasy adventure cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Legend" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area'... See More
Woodcut Newspaper... views of cities...
Item #647464
April 23, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 23, 1853
Two halfpg. illus. inside: " View Of the Main Street, Richmond, Virginia" & "Church Of St. James The Less, Near Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia". Nearly halfpg: "View Of The City Of Hartford, From The River--Showing An Old-Fashioned Steamboat". Almost a fullpg: "Madam Josephine Fortune Clofullia , The Bearde... See More
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