Howard Unruh mass murder... The first mass murderer in the United States of this nature...

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Early from the capital of Florida...

THE FLORIDIAN AND JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, Sept. 9, 1854 



* Rare from pre Civil War South



A nice & rare opportunity for a very early newspaper from the capital of Florida. Very rarely are we able to find antebellum Florida newspapers, particularly from the capital. Formatted much like other newspapers of the day with various news reports both local & national, and a wealth... See More  

The Westminster Clock Bell...

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, September 13, 1856  Among the noteworthy items within this issue is the 4 x 5 inch print of the new Westminster Clock Bell (of Big Ben fame), with supporting text (see images).  Other prints include:  "The American Steamship Arctic", the emperor and empress of Russia, "Gloucester Cathedral", a State Carriage, and more (see images... See More  

Gandhi starts hunger strike...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 20, 1932



* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

* The Mahatma food strike begins



This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "FAST UNTO DEATH IS TODAY INAUGURATED BY MAHATMA GANDHI" and more (see photos). Tells of the start of his 6-day hunger strike in jail.



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Fall River fire...

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, September 22, 1874 This issue carries numerous illustrations, including many pertaining to "the Terrible Calamity at Fall River, Massachusetts". Also included are "an Autumn Tour in Switzerland - Life on the Rhine Boat"; "The Catholic Pilgrimage to Pontigny"; "The Episcopal Academy of Connecticut Located at Cheshire" and the larg... See More  

1919 Corpus Christi, Texas hurricane...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, September 17, 1919 



* Atlantic Gulf hurricane 

* Corpus Christi, Texas 



This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "DEATH LIST MOUNTING FROM GULF HURRICANE; VAST PROPERTY LOSS" with subheads. (see) Tell of the 1st major hurricane to hit Corpus Christi, Texas.



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Centennial Exposition in 1876... Coffer dam...

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Buffalo Bills first win ever....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 24, 1960



* Buffalo Bills very 1st win

* National Football League NFL



This 22 page newspaper has a small one column heading at the bottom of page 15: "Buffalo Turns On Patriots, 13-0" which tells of the very first win for the newly acquired Buffalo Bill football team. Unfortunate for such a small report but it is what it is.



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Earthquake in Chile and Peru... a possible tsunami...

SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, California, September 28, 1868  The front page reports "The Great Earthquake in South America - Later and Fuller Particulars". Reports are from different areas along the coastline. Under the caption "Disastrous Wave at Talcuhuana", the description would appear to be the reporting of a tsunami. "At 10 o'clock at night a phenomeno... See More  

Battle of the Marne...

THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, September 11, 1914 

 

* Battle of the Marne 



This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "ALLIES LEFT GAINS 37 MILES" "BELGIAN ARMY DRIVES GERMANS BACK" and more (see photos).



Other news of the day with much on World War I. Complete with 20 pages, 18 by 22.5 inches, w

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Gloucester and Cape Ann...

HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, September 1875  A ten page article about "Gloucester And Cape Ann" begins on the title page and has 13 illustrations of various scenes and landmarks, including a halfpage illustration of Gloucester and a smaller one showing the Annisquam Lighthouse at Cape Ann. Additional articles are "The South Kennsington Museum"; "The Recent English Cari... See More  

The new Bazooka rocket gun....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 16, 1943



* World War II - WWII

* United States Army

* Bazooka rocket gun



This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 14:  "Army Shows Bazooka Gun to the Public; It Fires 2-Foot Rocket Through Tank Armor", with photos and text.



Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice conditio... See More  

William C. Ocker death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 18, 1942



* William C. Ocker death... "Father of Instrument Flying"

* Aviator - aviation - airplanes



This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22 that include: "COL. OCKER IS DEAD; AVIATION INVENTOR" "Retired Officer Was Known as 'Father of Blind Flying"--Stricken in Washington" and more with photo of Ocker (... See More  

Battleship La Liberte disaster...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 26, 1911



* French Battleship La Liberte

* Explosion disaster (1st report)



This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LIBERTE BLOWN UP", "OVER 300 ARE KILLED", "FRENCH NAVAL DISASTER", and "FIRE REACHES MAGAZINES" and more with photo of the warship. Thi... See More  

Jimmie Foxx 58th home run...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 26, 1932 



* Jimmie Foxx home run # 58 

* Boston Red Sox 



This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on 14: "FOXX WALLOPS 58TH HOMER" and "Jimmy Finishes Two Short of Record".



Other baseball news on the last day of the regular season for 1932.

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Johnny Goodman...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, September 21, 1932



* Johnny Goodman

* Amateur golfer



This 22 page newspaper has a very nice full back page advertisement with heading: "WELCOME HOME, JOHNNY" with large photo and related text (see photos). Of course this would be the only title to have such an ad being his hometown.



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Railway... Indian John Francis...

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, September 5, 1863  The front cover features a halfpage illustration "Burning of the Old Seraglio, Constantinople".Within the issue is "Travelling in Madagascar which contains two halfpage illustrations. Halfpage "The Congress of German Sovereigns at Frankfort: Fireworks on the Banks of the Maine". Fullpage "General Vi... See More  

1st powered flight of the X-15...

THE SPRINGIFLED UNION, Massachusetts, September 18, 1959



* North American X-15 rocket plane

* 1st powered flight - Scott Crossfield



This 48 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "X15 Reaches 1400 MPH In First Powered Flight" with related photo. Tells of the 1`st powered flight of the North American X-15, piloted by Scott Crossfield. This news ro... See More  

Rocket guns in World War II.....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 27, 1943



* Rocket gun invented by Nazis

* 100 foot barrel



This 40 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 6: "Rocket Guns Reported", "Germans Said to Plan Shelling London With Them". See photos for text information.



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Fritz Von Opel... Rocket propulsion...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 30, 1929



* Fritz von Opel

* Early rocket airplane flight



This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7 that include: "OPEL SAYS ROCKET IS BIG AVIATION AID", "Flight is Aimed to Show Ease, Power and Take-Off and Landing Without Run", "Inventor Says Rocket Is 'Perfect Emergency Brake' for Plane in Forced Descents"... See More  

Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct...

Baseball, automotive, and aviation interest...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 19, 1914



* Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct

* Baseball interest

* Automobile interest

* Early aviation



The front page has construction scenes of the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct, with addition images and text on inside pages.  The issue also contains interesting images and articles related to baseball ("Time as a Factor in Baseball"), early av... See More  

Motorized Bicycle...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, September 20, 1902  Within the issue is "Holden's Motor Bicycle" and several illustrations on "Petrol Motor Bicycle". The front cover is of "The Manufacture of Perfumes in France" which is comprised of several photos.  Other articles are "Automatic Relay Translation for Long Submarine Cables" "The Rela... See More  

The Circus... Yankee Robinson's Monster Exhibition...

The Lawrenceburgh Press, Lawrenceburgh, Indiana, September 24, 1868



* Post Civil War era illustrated circus ad



Page 3 has a full column ad for "Col. C. T. Ame' New Orleans Menagerie and Circus and Tropical Aviary". Has details about the various attractions and performances, and includes an engravings of an equestrian performance, two wild animals, & one of a ballet tro... See More  

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  

Buffalo Bills 1st NFl game...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 12, 1960  This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 33: "Dorow a Hit In AFL, 27-3" with related caption, photo and stats. (see)



This was the very first game played by the Buffalo Bills in professional football. A somewhat small report but a first. A great item for the true Buffalo fan.



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