Fatty Arbuckle.... Virginia Rappe murder...
Item #597564
September 14, 1921
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 14, 1921
* Actress Virginia Rappe
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indicted
The front page has one column headlines: "FATTY INDICTED; MANSLAUGHTER", "Murder Charge in Justice's Court Blocks Chance To Get Bail", and "Missing Witness Found".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in ... See More
Sale of Indian lands...
Item #597479
September 16, 1857
THE WASHINGTON UNION, Washington, D.C., September 16, 1857 See the photo for the back page "Proclamation" permitting the sale of Indian lands in the Kansas Territory, previously held in trust by the U. S. Government. The proclamation is detailed and takes about a 1/3 of the column. It is signed in type: Franklin Pierce. Complete in four pages and is in good condition.... See More
The Krag-Jorgensen rifle...
Item #597465
September 24, 1892
ARMY AND NAVY JOURNAL, New York, September 24, 1892 Advertisements within this issue include: "Bethlehem Steel Company" "Anheuser Busch Brewing Ass'n" & "Remington Typewriter" among others. See the photo for details, including additional ads.
Also inside the issue is an article "The Reunion at Washington".
A tabloid-size publication; the sub... See More
Pro Football Hall of Fame opens...
Item #597202
September 08, 1963
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 8, 1963
* Sammy Baugh - Red Grange & more
* Canton, Ohio dedication
The sport's section (page 8B) has small one column headings: "PRO FOOTBALL GREATS AT SCENE" and "Help Dedicate $600,000 Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio". This is 1st report coverage on the opening of the Pro Football Hall o... See More
Very early on ventriloquism...
Item #597167
September 10, 1822
RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN, Providence, Sept. 10, 1822
* Uncommon title
Page 3 has an interesting and unusual article taking close to have a column titled: "Ventriloquism" (see photos). Four pages, very nice condition.
1928 Chicago gangland war erupts...
Item #597158
September 08, 1928
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, September 8, 1928
* Antonio Lombardo assassination (1st report)
* "Scarface" Al Capone
* Chicago gangland war
The front page has one column headlines: "THOUSANDS SEE RACKET KING IN CHICAGO SLAIN", "Lombardo, Capone's Partner, Falls in Bullet Hail at City Hub","Bodyguard Also Falls"... See More
Early medical periodical... Much on the eye...
Item #596937
September 14, 1831
THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH, "Conducted by an Association of Physicians" as printed in the masthead, Philadelphia, Sept. 14, 1831 Among the articles within are: "Epidemic Diseases" "The Eye" which includes a cross-section of it (see); "History of the Indian Cholera" & more.
Sixteen pages, 5 by 8 1/2 inches, scattered foxing, nice condition.... See More
Two small maps on the Second Battle of Bull Run...
Item #596846
September 04, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, September 4, 1862
* Battle of Bull Run # 2
* Manassas VA Virginia
Near the lower right of the front page are two small one column wide Civil War maps showing the position of various troops at the 2nd battle of Bull Run (see). The balance of the front page is taken up with tremendous details of the battle with first column heads including: "THE WAR IN VIRGINIA&q... See More
Patty Hearst sentenced... bank robbery...
Item #596829
September 25, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1976
* Patty Hearst sentenced
* Bank robbery
* Simbonese Liberation Army
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column headline:
"Patricia Hearst Gets 7 Years on Robbery Charges"
with photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the sentencing of Patty Hearst on bank robbery charges.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Gene Tunney vs. Jack Dempsey...
Item #596737
September 23, 1927
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 23, 1927
* Gene Tunney wins title over Jack Dempsey
* The famous long count boxing match
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
Page 8 has a banner headline: "All Agree, That Last Night's Fight Was a Great Fistic Battle" with subheads that include: "Gene Tunney Retains His Fistic Crown" "Dempsey May Now ... See More
New Market Heights...
Item #596626
September 27, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 27, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Latest From Sheridan" "Official From Sec. Stanton" "Our Advance at New Market" "The Enemy Still Flying" "No Guns & Many Prisoners Taken" "Jeff Davis At Macon" and more.
Eight pages, binding slits at the spine affect just a few words, o... See More
Critical of Boston failing to honor the Non-imporatation Agreement...
Item #596510
September 22, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 22, 1770
* Non-importation agreement
The top of page 3 has an item headed: "Intelligence True & Extraordinary" which is a critical report on the Bostonians failing to hold to the non-importation agreement, noting: "There are now lying on the tales of New York Philadelphia, Virginia, Carolina...pamphlets containing an authentic lis... See More
On the Boer War...
Item #596388
September 15, 1900
BLACK AND WHITE BUDGET, London, Sept. 15, 1900 An interesting and uncommon periodical, published in London, but concentrating its coverage to events of the Boer War in South Africa. It published from 1899 thru 1905. Almost the entirety of the 32 pages are taken up with photos of the war. Measures 7 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Rare religious title from Vermont...
Item #596312
September 01, 1810
THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), November, 1810 A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 8 pages is: "Biography - Memoir of Mr. Stephen Hallett Golding" with a wealth of religious themed content inside including lengthy on: "Character of Jesus Christ".
Very nice condition, 32 p
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Very nice condition, 32 p
Early abortions....
Item #595911
September 22, 1855
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 22, 1855 Page 7 has an article: "Charge of Abortion--Flight Of The Accused", the article taking about half a column (see for beginning). Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, generally nice.
James A. Garfield death...
Item #595784
September 19, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, September 19, 1881
* Day of James A. Garfield's death
* Assassination - Charles J. Guiteau
The front page has one column headings that include: "More Alarming", "Grows the Condition of the Stricken President", "The Prostrating Rigor Once More Does Its Work", "The Story of the Day..." and more (see photos). C... See More
The Warren Commission report...
Item #595550
September 28, 1964
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 1964
* re. John F. Kennedy assassination
The top of the front page has: "Better Security Demanded for President" and "Johnson Appoints Committee to Advise on Warren Report". The front page has the report of the Warren Commission on the Kennedy assassination and notes in part: "...The main conclusion by the seve... See More
William Jennings Bryan... Atlanta, Georgia...
Item #595396
September 20, 1906
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, September 20, 1906
* William Jennings Bryan
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BRYAN ATLANTA'S GUEST TODAY" with subheads and large illustration of Bryan.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 10 pages, light browning, some margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.... See More
Negro league... Satchel Paige...
Item #595369
September 21, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 21, 1936
* Rare Negro League baseball reporting
* Early Satchel Paige as pitcher
This 40 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 18: "Nashville Giants Score" and "Crawfords Also Win at Langford Benefit Card Before 18,000"
See photo for brief text on two Negro league baseball games. Notice the name ""Paige" as o... See More
Worldwide Jewish army to fight Hitler ?...
Item #595334
September 03, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION Massachusetts, September 3, 1940
* Jewish - Jews - Jewry army ?
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis - Hitlerism
* World War II
The front page has two column headlines: "Would Form Jewish Army To Aid Britain in War" and "Zionists Leaders Hope to Get Most of Proposed 100,000 Soldiers in U.S." See photos for text here.
Other news... See More
1938 partition of Sudentenland... Nazis...
Item #595308
September 23, 1938
THE FREDERICK POST, Maryland, September 23, 1938
* German partition of Sudetenland
* Czechoslovakia
* Nazis - Adolph Hitler
This 16 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "FORM NEW CZECHOSLOVAK CABINET" with subheads (see photos). Coverage on the partition of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia by Adolph Hitler. One of the major events that ... See More
Earliest newspaper from the Oneida Community...
Item #595235
September 01, 1843
THE PERFECTIONIST, Putney, Vermont, Sept.1, 1843 This is the earliest Oneida Community title we have, from shortly after its formal beginning. This small folio-size newspaper only published twice a month, by J. H. Noyes & J. L. Skinner. Within these 4 pages the editors espouse their Christian philosophy which became the foundation of the Oneida movement, which would take on greater pr
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Brooklyn Dodgers win pennant....
Item #595123
September 26, 1941
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 26, 1941.
* Brooklyn Dodgers (Los Angeles)
* Wins baseball National League pennant
* 1st time in 21 years
* The Bums
This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 17:
"Brooklyn Dodgers Clinch National Flag"
"Whitlow Wyatt Shuts Out Braves While Cards Were Losing to Pirates"
Other news, sport and advertis... See More
1932 The American Nurse disappearance...
Item #595070
September 15, 1932
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, September 15, 1932
* The American Nurse airplane lost
* Edna Newcomer- female pilot missing
The front page has one column headings: "3 FEARED LOST IN ROME FLIGHT" and "Plane Fails To Arrive Over Italy; Gasoline Supply Believed Exhausted" with photo showing the three lost aviators including Miss Edna Newcomer of Williams... See More
Charles Lindbergh bady kidnapping arrest...
Item #595059
September 20, 1934
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 20, 1934
* Bruno Hauptmann arrested (1st report)
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "IDENTIFY MAN IN 'LINDY' KIDNAPING" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the arrest of Bruno Hauptmann, suspect in the most famou
World War II lend-lease program... Byron Nelson....
Item #594732
September 03, 1940
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 3, 1940
* Lend Lease Program (1st report)
* World War II relief - U.S. Destroyers
* Byron Nelson - PGA golf championship
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "U. S. TRADES DESTROYERS FOR AIR BASES" with subheads.
Also two column headlines on page 10 include: "Nels... See More
Encouraging letter from U.S. Grant... McClellan running for President...
Item #594609
September 09, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Sept. 9, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "General Grant's Preparations" "We Are On The Eve Of Battle" "Early Has Reinforced Lee" "Probable Attack From the Rebels" "Our Men Are Ready For Them" and more.
Additional reports inside including: "The Rebels Near the Last Ditch" which includes... See More
1st Creedmoor international rifle match...
Item #594407
September 28, 1874
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, September 28, 1874
* 1st Creedmoor black powder match
* 1st Grand International rifle match
* United States vs. Ireland
The front page has one column headlines:
"THE RIFLE"
"The American Beats the Irish Team by Three Scores--Colonel Bodine Gets Great Glory--Presentation of Prizes"
with smaller subheads: "The Rifle Match"... See More
Joe Bauman home run record...
Item #594313
September 06, 1954
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 6, 1954
* Joe Bauman home runs record
* Roswell Rockets - New Mexico
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Mighty Joe Connects for 70th Homer" with caption: "On Last Day" 1st report coverage on Joe Bauman of the Roswell Rockets breaking the record for the most home runs in professional baseball.
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1930 America's Cup Enterprise Winning...
Item #594247
September 15, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, September 15, 1930.
* U.S. Yacht Enterprise
* Shamrock V
* America's Cup
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "AMERICAN BOAT TAKES SHAMROCK IN SECOND RACE"
"Enterprise Has Margin Of Two Races For American Cup"
Coverage on the 1930 America's Cup yachting race in which "... See More
Coney Island Roller Coaster fatality....
Item #594209
September 15, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1937
* Coney Island amusement park
* Roller coaster mishap - death
This 48 page newspaper has one column headings on page 24: "ONE DEAD, 2 HURT IN CONEY MISHAPS", "Man Falls From Car of Roller Coaster--Two Girls Injured on Another 'Ride'" and "Mardi Gras Under Way". See photos for text. Nice to have ... See More
1810 Middlebury, Vermont...
Item #594040
September 01, 1810
THE ADVISER; OR VERMONT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, (Middlebury), September, 1810
* Rare title
A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 8 pages is: "Biography - A Sketch of the Life of Sir William Jones" with a wealth of religious themed content inside.
Very nice condition, 32 pages, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inche
... See More
* Rare title
A very uncommon religious title which lasted from 1809 thru 1815. Beginning on the front page and taking 8 pages is: "Biography - A Sketch of the Life of Sir William Jones" with a wealth of religious themed content inside.
Very nice condition, 32 pages, disbound, 5 by 8 1/2 inche
Aviation cover...
Item #593871
September 24, 1927
JUDGE magazine, New York, September 24, 1927 The cover of this issue is entitled "Plane Jane" and is an illustration of a lady pilot about to climb into a plane. The issue is comprised of a variety of articles, poems, illustrations, stories and advertisements.
This is complete in 34 pages measuring approximately 11.25 x 8.5 inches and is in nice condition.
Cornelius Vanderbilt II death...
Item #593831
September 13, 1899
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, September 13, 1899
* Cornelius Vanderbilt II death (1st report)
This 4 page newspaper has one headlines on the front page that include: "VANDERBILT'S DEATH", "Details of How the Multi-Millionaire Passed Away" and more.with small illustration of Vanderbilt.
Other news of the day. Light browning, some spine wear, other... See More
Shenandoah Valley campaign... Civil War...
Item #593774
September 15, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 15, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "CANBY" "The Latest News from Off Mobile" "Shenandoah" "Another Victory in the Valley" "Capture of an Entire Regiment with Its Officers & Brigade Commander" "Sherman" "Petersburgh" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Death Of English Author Percy Bysshe Shelly...
Item #593645
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1822 Inside in the "Obituary " section is a report about the death of Percy Bysshe Shelly, one of England's foremost authors of the 19th century, and husband of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein. Octavo-size, 90 pgs., full title/index pg., nice condition.
President James A. Garfield's funeral...
Item #593148
September 22, 1881
THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, St. Louis, September 22, 1881
* President James A. Garfield death - funeral
Most of the front page is taken up with the lengthy details of the funeral of President James Garfield, with column heads including: "His Warfare O'er" "He Sleeps the Sleep That Knows No Breaking" "And Dreams of Battle Fields No More" with more (s... See More
Joe DiMaggio hits 300th Home Run... Yankees...
Item #592695
September 17, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 17, 1948
* Yankees - Yanks
* Joe DiMaggio hits 300th Home Run
* Best title to have
This 52 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 31 (sport's section): "DiMaggio Eighth Player To Smash 300 Home Runs". 1st report coverage on Joe DiMaggio hitting his 300th career home run with the New York Yankees.
Other news, s... See More
The great Thumb Fire...
Item #592542
September 09, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 9, 1881
* The great thumb fire - Huron
* regarding James A. Garfield assassination
The front page has one column headlines that include: "SCENES OF HORROR", "The Fire in Michigan Still Burning", "Unparalleled Destruction of Life and Property", "The Loss of Property Passes Comprehension&qu... See More
Albert Einstein escapes Nazis...
Item #592534
September 11, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1933
* Albert Einstein flees Nazis
* Pre World War II Europe
* Jewish persecution
Page 9 has one column headlines: "EINSTEIN IN REFUGE ON ENGLISH COAST", "Fleeing Nazi Threats, He Goes From London to a Little Known Spot on North Sea", "Closely Guarded There" and more. This is coverage on Albert Einstein esc... See More
Moquis Indians snake dance....
Item #592239
September 14, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 14, 1881
* Moquis Indians (Hopi)
* Snake Dance
Page 2 has one column headlines: "THE SNAKE DANCE", "As Practiced by the Moquis Indians", "A Description of the Horrible Religious Rite". See photos for an interesting report here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. A little margin wear, otherwise nic... See More
New York Yankees 1932 World Series...
Item #591812
September 30, 1932
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, September 30, 1932
* 1932 New York Yankees World Series
* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig on team
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball
This 6 page newspaper has nice banner headline on the front page: "GOMEZ PITCHES YANKEES TO SECOND VICTORY" with subheads and box scores. 1st report coverage on the New York Yankees winning game 2 of the World Serie... See More
Max Schmeling win... boxing...
Item #591809
September 27, 1932
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, September 27, 1932
* Max Schmeling (German boxer)
* Heavyweight boxing
This 6 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Schmeling Scores Technical Knock-out over Mickey Walker" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the heavyweight boxing match between Max Schmeling and Mickey Walker.
Other news and advertise... See More
Early New York City mafia...
Item #591685
September 22, 1905
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, September 22, 1905
* Early NYC mafia
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Bomb Outrage In New York" and more. 1st report coverage on a bombing in New York City that was suspected as being done by the "Black Hand" which was a extortion racket by the early Mafia.
Other news and advertisements ... See More
SS Morro Castle liner fire disaster...
Item #591522
September 08, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 8, 1934
* Liner SS Morro Castle burns (early 1st report)
* Ward Line cruise ship disaster
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "OVER 300 PERISH IN BURNING LINER" with subheads (see photos). Early 1st report coverage on the SS Morro Castle fire disaster.
This issue contains other news, spo... See More
Charles Lindbergh Ransom Money Found In 1934...
Item #591521
September 21, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 21, 1934
* Bruno Hauptmann arrested (1st report)
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping - Ransom money found
This 10 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page: "ARREST IN LINDBERGH CASE BELIEVED TO HAVE SOLVED THE KIDNAPPING CRIME" with related photo. 1st report coverage on the arrest of B
1894 Scenes from Texas...
Item #591444
September 08, 1894
ONCE A WEEK, New York, Sept. 8, 1894 Page 4 has a full page with 8 prints captioned: "Along Our Frontier--Scenes Among Our Mexican Citizens In Texas." which has a related article on page 15. Other prints include: "Life Savers At Rockaway..." and "On Bayou St. John, New Orleans" among others.
Sixteen page, some tears at margins, generally nice.
1902 Northfork, West Virginia mine disaster....
Item #591340
September 16, 1902
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, New York, September 16, 1902
* Northfork WV West Virginia
* Algoma coal mine disaster
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "EXPLOSION IN A MINE", "Disaster and Death at North Fork, W. Va.", "Seventeen Known To be Dead"
1st report coverage on the Northfork, West Virginia Algoma Coal Mine explosion disast... See More
Cuban pacification.... William H. Taft...
Item #591263
September 29, 1906
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, September 29, 1906
* Cuban pacification
* William H. Taft
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "A PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE CUBANS" with lengthy subhead. 1st report coverage on William H. Taft becoming the provisional governor of Cuba during it's occupation by U.S. troops.
Other n... See More
Jellico TN KY dynamite disaster...
Item #591261
September 21, 1906
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, September 21, 1906
* Jellico Tennessee/Kentucky
* Dynamite explosion
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Town Wrecked By Dynamite". 1st report coverage on the explosion disaster at Jellico, Kentucky/Tennessee from a railroad car loaded with 11 tons of dynamite.
Other news and advertisements of the ... See More
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