San Francisco long shore strike...
Item #638564
July 06, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, July 6, 1934 The front page has a seven-column, one-line headline "TROOPS GUARD SAN FRANCISCO DOCKS" with subheads "1,300 Bayonets Rule After 2 Die In Riots" "National Guardsmen Patrol 5 1/2 -Mile Water-front; Police and Striking Longshoremen in Bitter Battle" "Thousands in Peril as Guns and Tear Gas Drive the Pickets Ba... See More
San Francisco long shore strike...
Item #638563
July 06, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, July 6, 1934 The front page has a three-column, three-line headline "2 Slain, Many Injured in Coast Fight Between Strikers, Police; Troops Ordered to Waterfront" with subheads "2,000 Guards, Equipped With Nauseating Gas, To Patrol Area" "Public Is Warned" "hunger Forces Pickets To Make Truce During Meal Time".
Also... See More
Guglielmo Marconi radio waves for ships......
Item #637849
July 31, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1934
* Guglielmo Marconi invention
* Ultra short wave wireless radio
* For ship navigation in the blind
The front page has a one column heading: "DEVICE BY MARCONI GUIDES SHIP IN FOG" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newspr... See More
Kennedy - Johnson political ticket...
Item #637813
July 15, 1960
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer - Ilion, New York, July 15, 1960 The headlines reads "Johnson Candidacy Wins Both Acclaim, Protest" with subhead "Kennedy Plans Formal Acceptance Tonight". This includes photos of both John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. Additional articles pertaining to the convention are on the front page.
Other news, sports and advertisements are within.
C... See More
Nixon - Lodge political ticket...
Item #637812
July 28, 1960
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer - Ilion, New York, July 28, 1960 The banner headline reads "GOP Ticket: Nixon - Lodge" with subhead "To Ratify Lodge Tonight". This was the announcing of the Republican Presidential and Vice-Presidential ticket. This includes a photo of Richard Nixon. Additional articles"Nixon Now Seaks Out As Leader of Party" and "Kennedy Con... See More
Jimmy Hoffa guilty...
Item #637802
July 27, 1964
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, July 27, 1964
* Jimmy Hoffa found guilty
* Teamsters leader
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Guilty in Union Pension Fraud Case".
Other news of the day including much on the Rochester NY race riots. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: In 1964, Hoffa was convicte... See More
Jimmie Foxx death...
Item #637798
July 22, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 22, 1967
* Jimmie Foxx death
* Philadelphia Athletics - Boston Red Sox
This 38 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Jimmy Foxx Dies at 59; Hit 534 Home Runs" with photo of Foxx. (see)
Tells of the death a famous major league baseball star Jimmie Foxx.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
wi... See More
Adlai Stevenson's death report...
Item #637788
July 14, 1965
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 14, 1965
* Adlai Stevenson's death report
* U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
* Two-time Democratic candidate for President
The top of the front page has the bold banner heading: "Adlai Stevenson Dies in London at 65", with a photo and subhead, "He Collapses In Street Near U.S. Embassy." The inside
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* Adlai Stevenson's death report
* U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
* Two-time Democratic candidate for President
The top of the front page has the bold banner heading: "Adlai Stevenson Dies in London at 65", with a photo and subhead, "He Collapses In Street Near U.S. Embassy." The inside
Memorial service for Medgar Evers...
Item #637750
July 15, 1963
THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herkimer - Ilion, New York, July 15, 1963 The front page has a two column, two line headline "Honor Medgar Evers Memory In Rainy Capitol Ceremony" which took place in Albany. "...Some of the demonstrators sat on the massive stone staircase of the Capitol, near the carving of the head of a Negro and a broken chain, a symbol of the freeing of the slaves. It... See More
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #637724
July 01, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, 1713 This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches, nice condition.
Glenn Curtiss death... Irpinia earthquake.....
Item #637645
July 23, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1930
* Glenn Curtiss death
* Aviation pioneer
* U.S. airplane industry
The front page has a one column heading: "GLENN CURTISS DIES, PIONEER IN AVIATION" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
Death of the Shah of Iran... No impact on hostages???
Item #637429
July 28, 1980
THE HAYES DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 28, 1980 The banner headline is in reaction to the death of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi (the deposed Shah of Iran): "Militants say 'bloodsuckers' death won't matter," with a related photo. Another front page article has: "Families hopeful." Keep in mind this was during the Iranian hostage crisis which lasted 444 days.
The iss... See More
Louis Armstrong "Satchmo" Death....
Item #637286
July 06, 1971
THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 6, 1971
* Louis Armstrong death (1st report)
* Trumpeter, composer & singer - Jazz
Page 3 has a two column heading: "Louis Armstrong, Jazz Great, Dies". (see)
Complete in 10 pages, a few binding holes along the spine, good condition.
Ford's Theater... Andersonville... Yale's Commencement...
Item #637221
July 26, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1865
* Government to buy Ford's Theater ?
* Andersonville Prison - Henry Wirz
Page 5 has an item with small head: "Ford's Theater" concerning the possibility of the government buying it or renting it (see). Also on pg. 5: "Base Ball" "Keystone of Philadelphia vs. Mutual of New York" with much text & a box score.
Page 4 has:... See More
Death of Sam Phillips, one of the "founders" of rock & roll...
Item #636950
July 31, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 2003
* Sam Phillips death
* Rock and roll icon
* Elvis Presley fame
The bottom of the front page has a notable report on the death of Sam Phillips, headed: "Sam Phillips, Who Launched Elvis and a Revolution, Dies" plus a related photo. Phillips played an important role in the emergence of rock and roll as the major form of popular music in the 19... See More
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #636850
July 01, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, 1713 This editorial-format newspaper published by John Morphew was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift (of Gulliver's Travels fame) during this period of publication. It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches... See More
City Of Saints (Rome)... California...
Item #636657
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1872 Within the issue is: "The City of Saints" (Rome); "The Explorations of Di Cesnola in Cyprus"; "California" and other articles and stories.Complete in 150+ pages, disbound without wrappers, some lite scattered foxing, otherwise in very good condition.
Centre Party (Germany) dissolves in 1933....
Item #636473
July 06, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1933
* Centre Party (Germany) ends
* Catholic political party
* Nazi Germany
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "German Catholic Centrist Party Dissolved; Hitler Says He Is Neutral in Church Fight" (see) First report coverage on the remaining opposition political party in Germany, the Catholic Center Party, voting to disband.
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Évian Conference opens.... Jewish refugees...
Item #636074
July 06, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1938
* Evian Conference in France opens
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany
The front page has a one column heading: "32 NATIONS GATHER TO HELP REFUGEES" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the opening of the Evian Conference in France. This was to discuss the plight of the increasing numbers of Jewish refu... See More
Évian Conference opens.... Jewish refugees...
Item #636072
July 07, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1938
* Evian Conference in France opening day
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "U.S. SPURNS NATIONS TO PROMPT ACTION AT REFUGEE PARLEY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on opening day of the Evian Conference in France. This was to discuss the plight of... See More
Ronald Reagan attends...
Richard Petty's 200th & final win... NASCAR...
Item #635995
July 05, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 5, 1984
* Richard Petty's 200th win
* Firecracker 400 - Daytona
* NASCAR
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "President Sees Petty Win 200th" First report coverage continues inside this section with a two column photo of Richard Petty being congratulated by President Ronald Reagan (see photos). This was Richard Pet... See More
Mount Rainier, Washington...
Item #634316
July 27, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 27, 1895 The front cover has "The Lake Steamer North Land" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Barathon's Propeller Life Buoy"; "Caballero's Air Vessel"; "The Cornell University Crew on the Thames, England"; "A Sectional Side Launch Dock"; "Mount Rainier, Washington"; and m... See More
Sherman's march to the sea...
Item #634114
July 18, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1864 Among the ftpg. one column heads on the Civil War are: "Rebel News" "Affairs in Front of Petersburgh" "Rebel Jubilation Over the Maryland Raid" "The Prospect at Atlanta" "Rebel Criticism of General Grant" "Gen. Grant's Army" "The Sherman's Army" and more.
Eight pages, nice conditi... See More
Jewish Times report...Westinghouse Brake...
Item #633385
July 22, 1872
THE CIRCULAR, Oneida, New York, July 22, 1872 This issue contains an article from the "Jewish Times, commenting upon the report of Professor Gratz and two merchants who have lately returned from an extensive tour in Palestine." Another article is "The Westinghouse Air-Brake" which was being used on the railroad.
A tabloid size newspaper from the famous Oneid
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A tabloid size newspaper from the famous Oneid
Death of President Andrew Johnson: a same-day report...
Item #633261
July 31, 1875
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 31, 1875
* President Andrew Johnson
* Death (1st report)
Page 2 has a very brief item headed: "Death of Andrew Johnson" which is datelined "July 31" & reads: "Ex-President Andrew Johnson died very suddenly at Chattanooga, Tenn., at 2:30 o'clock this morning of paralysis." This is immediately followed by a length... See More
Tragedy of the ship Margaret...
Item #633253
July 25, 1810
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 25, 1810 Page 2 has a lengthy report "Unfortunate Ship Margaret" and the front page has: "Kidnapped and Fugitive Kings". Among the ads is: "Stop a Runaway" which was for an indented apprentice.
Four pages, good condition.
Gene Sarazen wins U.S. Open....
Item #633040
July 16, 1922
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 16, 1922
* Gene Sarazen wins his 1st of 7 majors
* United States Open Championship (U.S. Open)
* Skokie Country Club - Glencoe, Illinois
The front page of of the sport's section (page 17) has a six column heading: "Gene Sarazen Winner In National Open Golf Tourney" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Gene Sarazen winning his very 1st ma... See More
Joseph Fawkes's steam plow...
Item #632915
July 29, 1859
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 29, 1859
* Joseph Fawkes & his steam plow
Page 3 has a lengthy article headed: "Successful Trial Of Fawkes's Steam Plow" Text takes up 2 1/3 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice.
Nadia Comaneci scores the first perfect 10...
Item #632894
July 19, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 19, 1976
* Nadia Comăneci wins overall gold
* Romanian gymnast - gymnastics
* 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal
The bottom of the front page has a photo with small heading: "Olympic Gold Medalist" (see)
The sport's section (page 39) has a headline that announces: "Miss Comaneci Takes Title on 4th, 5th Perfect Scores" with photo and mor... See More
Baseball's Black Sox scandal trial begins...
Item #632542
July 18, 1921
THE WORLD, New York, July 18, 1921 The top of the first column of pg. 8 has: "FIRST INNING OF BASEBALL TRIAL TO BEGIN TO-DAY" "Burns and Gedeun Refuse to Be Interviewed by Attorneys for indicated Sox" which makes the beginning of the infamous "Black Sox" scandal trial. The text takes half a column.
Complete in 18 pages, a small library label within masthead, ot... See More
U.S.S. Kearsarge, 1899...
Item #632295
July 15, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 15, 1899 The front cover has "The Reconstructed Cruiser 'Chicago.' Displacement, 4,500 Tons' Speed, 18 Knots" and "The New First-Class Battleship 'Kearsarge.' Displacement, 11,525 Tons; Speed, 15 Knots" with accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Franklin Life Buoy in Operation at Night"; "A Mile ... See More
Günther Groenhoff killed... glider pilot...
Item #632196
July 24, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1932
* Gunther Groenhoff killed
* Germany's Glider pilot - gliding
Near of the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "World's Glider Champion Is Killed by Fall; Groenhoff's Rudder Breaks Off in a Storm" (see) First report coverage on the death of Gunther Groenhoff, German champion glider pilot.
Complete 1st section only with al... See More
Erland Nordenskiold death...
Item #632152
July 06, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1932
* Erland Nordenskiold death
* Swedish archeologist & anthropolgist
* Prehistory of South America
Page 19 has a one column heading: "DR. NORDENSKIOLD, EXPLORER, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Erland Nordenskiold, Swedish archeologist and anthropologist. I suspect this is one of the few publications... See More
New Orleans Cotton Exposition...
Item #632053
July 01, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 20, 1884 The front cover has "The World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition, New Orleans" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Frankel's Registering Dynamometer"; "The Economic Motor Co.'s New Gas Engine"; "The Camel Corps of the British Army"; and more illustrations, ar... See More
City physician automobile...
Item #632051
July 01, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 1, 1899 The front cover has "Typical Perpetual Motion Fraud" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Automobile Brougham for a City Physician"; "Head of Tylosaurus"; "Fossil Sea Lizard"; "The Proposed Twin Tunnel Beneath the East River";"'Deutschland' - The Latest and Fastest ... See More
Secretariat wins... pre Triple Crown...
Item #632041
July 02, 1973
THE CLEVELAND PRESS, July 2, 1973
* Secretariat wins Arlington Invitational
* Post Triple Crown horse races
The sport's section (page C-7) has a two column heading: "Secretariat returns to N.Y. after victory at Arlington" (see) First report coverage on Secretariat winning the Arlington Invitational at Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the d... See More
Night of the Long Knives aftermath...
Item #632039
July 05, 1934
ALBANY EVEING NEWS, New York, July 5, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives aftermath
* Adolph Hitler - Franz Von Papen
The front page has a three column headline: "VON PAPEN'S OUSTER SURE, NAZIS REPORT, WHILE STRIFE THREATENS WHOLE NATION" with subheads that include: "Anti-Jewish Feeling Revives--Farmers' Attitude Uncertain" and more.
Complete in 36 pages, some spine... See More
Masonry bridges at Constantine and Ronda...
Item #631936
July 09, 1910
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 9, 1910 The front page has "The Two Highest Masonry Bridges in the World" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "A Colossal Illuminated Advertising Display"; "Novel Electric Towing Locomotive for Canal Locks"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in twenty pages, never bound, in very good... See More
The Manhattan Bridge... Louisiana Purchase exposition...
Item #631921
July 16, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 16, 1904 The front page has "The Festival Hall, the Central and Dominating Structure of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The New Manhattan Wire-Cable Suspension Bridge Across the East River as it Will Appear When Completed"; The New White Star Liner 'Baltic' - The largest Ves... See More
Bridge over Harlem River...
Item #631876
July 17, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 17, 1897 The front page has "Third Avenue Drawspan Across the Harlem River, New York" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "An Oil Field in the Suburbs of Los Angeles, California"; "The Denudation and Recovery of Farm Lands"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never b... See More
The Rondout Bridge...
Item #631801
July 07, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 7, 1883 The front page has "Rondout Bridge, New York West Shore, and Buffalo Railroad" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Dr. Hubbard's Chemical Vaporizer and Deodorizer"; "Beavers at Work"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, and nice condition.... See More
Bascule Bridge...
Item #631800
July 21, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 21, 1883 The front page has "Design for Bascule Bridge over River Thames Below London Bridge" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Herrington's System of Transportation and Delivery"; "An Aerial Turbine Wheel"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages, never bound, and ... See More
Printing and folding press and the Megascope...
Item #631722
July 22, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 22, 1876 The front page shows the: "The Campbell Perfecting Printing and Folding Press". Other prints within include: "Steam Jet Pump" "Self-Discharging Coal Hod" "Car Box Grinder" "Saw Gumming Machine" "Megascope" and much more. Related articles for each as well.
Sixteen pages, two binding holes... See More
Nazi newspaper from occupied Poland...
Item #631631
July 17, 1941
DANZIGER VORPOSTEN (Danzig Outpost), 1944 "The Official Organ of the Nazi Party..." as translated from the masthead, from this occupied Polish city, present-day Gdansk. The masthead includes the eagle with a swastika. Offers an interesting view of WWII from the Nazi perspective.
Complete in four pages, folio size, some chipping & tears at the margins, rejoined at the spine, totally ... See More
Steam from locomotives...
Item #631502
July 06, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 6, 1895 The front page of the issue has "A Steam Supply From Combined Locomotives" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Tube Redrawing Industry"; "Relics of a Cuban Insurrection"; "The Annealing of Armor Plates by Electricity"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Complete in sixte... See More
Pirates' rights... Plea for a Washington Monument...
Item #631459
July 15, 1824
NEW YORK PATRIOT, July 15, 1824 Items include: "Free Trade & Pirates' Rights" "Cause of the Separation of Lord and Lady Byron" "General La Fayette" . The back page has: "Washington Monument" which is a plea to create one, not to begin until 1848.
Four pages, small folio size, some foxing, nice condition.
Joe DiMaggio and his hitting streak...
Item #631449
July 17, 1941
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, July 17, 1941 Above the masthead is: "Official Scorer's Tribulations During DiMaggio's Record Streak" with a lengthy page 4 article on Joe keeping his streak alive: 42 at this point. Much more on baseball including several photos.
Complete in 16 pages, folio size, minor margin wear, generally good.
"Radio for Everybody"...
Item #631393
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July, 1922 The colored outer-wrapper cover has "Locating an Unlicensed and Unlawful Radio Transmitter with the Radio Compass" with an accompanying article. Also inside is: "'Majestic' -- The Latest and largest of Ships"; "San Francisco's Water Supply Project"; "The Ice Cream Factory"; "The Business of Bro... See More
Large, illustrated ad for a double circus...
Item #631273
July 16, 1873
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1873
* Very nice illustrated Circus advertisement
Page 2 has two columns entirely taken up with a nice, graphic advertisement for a circus, being the: "Great Eastern Menagerie - A Towering Giant Among Its Fellows - The Great 12 Center-Pole Tent - Dual Circus Exhibition!" with more on the double circus coming to Bethlehem. There are ... See More
Mass murderer Richard Speck...
Item #630881
July 18, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 18, 1966 The front page carries a four-page headline "Suspect in 8 Killings to Get Hearing Today" with subhead "Heavily Guarded in Jail Hospital After Wounding Himself". "Richard Franklin Speck, the suspect in the slaying of eight women in a nurses' dormitory last Thursday, was under heavy guard today. Speck was taken into custody early t... See More
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