Amelia Earhart... Pacific Ocean flight...
Item #619038
January 12, 1935
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, January 12, 1935
* Amelia Earhart (female aviator)
* Solo Pacific Ocean flight (Hawaii to Oakland)
* 1st of it's kind (during flight report)
The front page has one column headings: "AVIATRIX FLASHES ACROSS PACIFIC FROM HONOLULU" "Flier Believed Off Coast of San Francisco in Fog Blanket" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and... See More
Amelia Earhart honored...
Item #619029
May 23, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, May 23, 1932
* Amelia Earhart - London welcome
* re. Transatlantic flight (Airplane)
* 1st woman to achieve solo
The front page has a one column heading: "AMELIA EARHART REACHES ENGLAND IN DRENCHING RAIN" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
The Patriotic Order of the Sons of America...
Item #619019
September 01, 1869
CAMP NEWS, Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1869 This was the: "National Organ of the Patriotic Order Sons of America". This fraternity still exists, and their information notes the beginnings of the P.O.S. of A. is found in the early days of the American Republic. Patriots banded together to uphold the principles of Americanism and duty to the flag, including the preservation of the public ... See More
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #619011
March 17, 1937
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 17, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt (day of)
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Amelia is Ready for Long Flight" "Take-off Due Late Today With the Weather Favorable". This was the day of her 1st attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead
... See More
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt (day of)
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Amelia is Ready for Long Flight" "Take-off Due Late Today With the Weather Favorable". This was the day of her 1st attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #619009
March 18, 1937
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 18, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Outspeeds Other Planes in Sea Flight" "Amelia Earhart Lands at Honolulu Today" (see) Photo of Earhart on the back page. 1st report coverage on her 1st attempt to fly around the W
... See More
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Outspeeds Other Planes in Sea Flight" "Amelia Earhart Lands at Honolulu Today" (see) Photo of Earhart on the back page. 1st report coverage on her 1st attempt to fly around the W
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #619008
March 17, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 17, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt (day of)
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Amelia Will Start Hop Wednesday" "Clippers May Escort Her to Honolulu". This was the day of her 1st attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappeara
... See More
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt (day of)
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
The front page has one column headings: "Amelia Will Start Hop Wednesday" "Clippers May Escort Her to Honolulu". This was the day of her 1st attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappeara
Amelia Earhart in 1937...
Item #619007
March 21, 1937
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, March 21, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart Around the World Attempt (2nd stage)
* Crashes After Take-Off in Hawaii
The front page has one column headings: "AMELIA'S WORLD HOP CANCELLED BY CRASH; FLYING PARTY UNHURT" "Bravery Of Miss Earhart At Controls Saves Self And Crew From Possible Fire" and more. (see) Text continues on page 6
... See More
* Amelia Earhart Around the World Attempt (2nd stage)
* Crashes After Take-Off in Hawaii
The front page has one column headings: "AMELIA'S WORLD HOP CANCELLED BY CRASH; FLYING PARTY UNHURT" "Bravery Of Miss Earhart At Controls Saves Self And Crew From Possible Fire" and more. (see) Text continues on page 6
Amelia is the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #618993
June 20, 1928
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 20, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart makes history
* Flight across the Atlantic Ocean
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Airplane "Friendship"
The front page has one column headings: "U.S. GIRL FLIES INTO HEARTS OF STOLID BRITAIN" "Excited Throngs Cheer in Thunderous Acclaim of Modest Aviatrix" and more. (see)
Also a two column headi... See More
Amelia is the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #618989
June 20, 1928
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 20, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart makes history
* Flight across the Atlantic Ocean
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Airplane "Friendship"
The front page has a two column heading: "MISS EARHART, LIKE LINDBERGH, WEARS BORROWED CLOTHES AS SHE RECEIVES ADMIRERS AT LONDON" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More
Amelia is the first woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #618981
June 21, 1928
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 21, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart makes history
* Flight across the Atlantic Ocean
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Airplane "Friendship"
The front page has one column headings: "'CRANKS MENACE GIRL FLIER'S LIFE; LONDON ALARMED" "Scotland Yard Will Have Special Agent Guard Miss Earhart; One European Proposes Marriage" and... See More
Aristide Briand plan for Europe...
Item #618971
May 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Editorials, Features (Section 3) only, May 25, 1930
* Memorandum on the Organization of a Regime of European Federal Union
* Aristide Briand
* Plan for European union
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "BRIAND'S EPOCHAL IDEA STIRS EUROPE; Progress of French Statesman's Plan Destined to Be Slow, Its Fate Dependent First of All Upon Recepti... See More
Death of the newspaper's proprietor...
Item #618948
February 24, 1854
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, Feb. 24, 1854 All four pages have black mourning rules due to the death of the proprietor of the newspaper. Page 3 has an article headed: "Death of General Robert Armstrong" which begins: "The melancholy duty devolves upon us of announcing the death of General Robert Armstrong, the proprietor of this paper, and our associate in its editoria... See More
Richard Byrd welcome home... Al Capone jail release...
Item #618937
May 15, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1930.
* Aviator Richard E. Byrd welcome home
* First Antarctica - South Pole expedition
* Al "Scarface" Capone jail release in Miami
The front page has a one column heading: "BYRD REACHES CANAL; STEPS ON HOME SOIL TO CHEERS OF THRONG" with subheads. (see)
Page 30 has a one column heading: "CAPONE FREE AGAIN AFTER NIGHT IN JAIL" wit... See More
John Dillinger captured...
Item #618930
January 26, 1934
THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, Texas, January 26, 1934
* John Dillinger captured (1st report)
* Harry Pierpont & Charles Makely
* Tucson AZ Arizona
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "NOTORIOUS GANG CHIEF CAPTURED IN POLICE TRAP" See image for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light browning, a little ... See More
1930 Southern Cross flight....
Item #618873
June 24, 1930
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 24, 1930
* Southern Cross airplane - aircraft
* Transatlantic flight Ireland to U.S.
* Charles Kingsford Smith
The front page has a 4 column headline: "Plane Half Way Across Atlantic; Expected at New York Tommorrow; In Touch With Ships by Radio" with subheads and related Pictorial. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Co... See More
seance - mesmerism.....
Item #618872
November 24, 1874
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, November 24, 1874
* Seance - mesmerism - mesmerist
* Stage hypnotist Annie De Montford
Page 2 have one column headings: "Mesmerism" "An Exhibition of the Occult Science" "Miss De Montford In Washington Hall" (see)
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout. Larger than normal issue measures 26 x 20 inch... See More
Uniontown, Pennsylvania airplane disaster....
Item #618863
April 08, 1936
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, April 8, 1936
* Uniontown, Pennsylvania
* TWA airplane crash disaster (1st report)
* Flight 1 - Cheat Mountain
The front page a two column heading: "Air-Crash Inquiry Centers On Instruments and Beacons; Two Investigations Started" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the TWA airliner crash on a mountain side near Uniontown, Pennsylva... See More
Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa...
Item #618855
December 06, 1932
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 6, 1932
* Albert Einstein gets 1st Visa... Coming to America
* Escaping the Nazis - Pre-World War II
The front page has a one column heading: "Einsteins to Get Permit for Visit Without 'Grilling'" with small photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Albert Einstein receiving his 1st Visa to come to America in which he would ultimatel... See More
1929 Endurance airplane flight record...
Item #618829
July 28, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1929
* Airplane endurance record flight
* Curtiss Robin monoplane airplane
* Richard Byrd's Antarctica expedition
The front page has a two column heading: "Most Severe Day of Season at Byrd Camp; Wind Sharpens Cold at 67 Below Zero" (see)
Also one column headings: "ST. LOUIS FLIERS SET 500 HOURS AS GOAL" "Jackson ... See More
First Woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #618821
June 13, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 13, 1928
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* About to make history in airplane "Friendship"* Early aviation era original
Less than 13 months after Charles Lindbergh's heralded accomplishment, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to achieve the feat. The front page has one column headings: "ATLANTIC RACE AGAIN PUT OFF BY TWO ... See More
1930 Southern Cross... Charles Kingsford Smith...
Item #618816
June 27, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1930
* Southern Cross airplane flight
* Fokker F.VII trimotor monoplane
* Charles Kingsford Smith
The front page has four column healdine: "OCEAN FLIERS LAND AT ROOSEVELT FIELD AFTER CIRCLING CITY; 10,000 RUSH PLANE; KINGSFORD-SMITH TELLS FLIGHT DETAILS" with subheads and photos. Much more inside with a full page pictorial. Loads of text. 1st report c... See More
Jesse Pomeroy escape attempt... boy murderer...
Item #618815
June 29, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, 1st section only, June 29, 1930
* Jesse Harding Pomeroy
* "The Boston Boy Fiend"
* Bridgewater State Hospital
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Jesse Pomeroy After 54 Years in Prison Plans Escape; Tools He Made Found". (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Jes... See More
Large portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #618808
June 27, 1936
ALLENTOWN CHRONICLE AND NEWS, June 27, 1936 (single page)
* Two-tone portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt
* Noteworthy 1936 election season
This authentic single page from the Allentown Chronicle and News shows a wonderful portrait of FDR, and was published during the summer leading up to the famous Presidential Election of 1936, which, in terms of electoral votes, was the most lopsided president... See More
1923 Motor Boat Regatta in Detroit...
Item #618803
September 09, 1923
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 9, 1923 (Rotogravure Section only)
* The 1923 Motor Boat Regatta in Detroit
* Packard Chriscraft gold cup winner
* DeRoy Trophy Race
This 8 page authentic Rotogravure Section has a full-page photo of "The 1923 Motor Boat Regatta" which was held in Detroit. It would look great framed. Also included are additional photos of noteworthy events of th... See More
Graf Zeppelin around the World flight...
Item #618801
August 22, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 22, 1929
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World (halfway)
* Early aviation era original
The front page has two column headline: "DAMAGE TO GRAF ZEPPELIN ON LEAVING TOKIO HANGAR HOLDS UP PACIFIC FLIGHT" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
Amelia Earhart gets pilot license...
Item #618798
February 06, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1929
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* Takes first airplane flying lesson
* To obtain Airline Transport Pilot License
Page 15 has a small and discrete heading: " Flying Lesson for Miss Earhart" (see)* Takes first airplane flying lesson
* To obtain Airline Transport Pilot License
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
Note: While the major histor... See More
Adolf von Harnack death...
Item #618793
June 11, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1930
* Adolf von Harnick death (1st report)
* German Lutheran theologian - church historian
Page 27 has one column headings: "PROF. VON HARNICK, THEOLOGIAN, IS DEAD" "Friend of Former Kaiser Succumbs at 79--Accepted Republican Regime" "Led In Modern Thought" and more with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
Graf Zeppelin around the World flight...
Item #618792
June 03, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1930
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* The Europe-Pan American flight ending
* Early aviation era original
The front page has two column headline: "ZEPPELIN, OFF FOR HOME, CIRCLES OVER NEW YORK; FAIR WEATHER ON COURSE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 3 with related photo and map.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. C... See More
Carol II of Romania reigns...
Item #618791
June 09, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 9, 1930
* King Carol II of Romania proclaimed
The front page has a two column headline: "CAROL PROCLAIMED KING AMID ROMANIA'S CHEERS; CORONATION IN OCTOBER" and more with photo. (see) Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More
Gerald Chapman convicted...
Item #618788
April 04, 1925
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 4, 1925
* Gerald Chapman convicted - death sentence
* Count of Gramercy Park - gentleman bandit
* Prohibition era outlaw
The front page has a four column headline: "CHAPMAN FOUND GUILTY OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER; DEATH PENALTY" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, m... See More
Jake Lingle assassination...
Item #618787
June 10, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1930
* Jake Lingle assassination (1st report)
* Chicago Tribune reporter
* Al 'Scarface Capone - Gangsters
The front page has one column headings: "CHICAGO REPORTER SLAIN BY GUNMAN" "Alfred Lingle of The Tribune Sought to Solve Gangs' Crimes--Knew Their Secrets" "ASSASSIN'S IDENTITY FIXED" and more. (see) 1st report cov... See More
Article and illustration by Frederic Remington... bullfighting...
Item #618768
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1898 This issue contains a story "Sun-Down Leflare's Money" which is written by Frederic Remington and also contains an illustration by him. Also within the issue is "A Prince of Georgia"; "The People and Their Government"; "The Ethics of a Corrida" which is about bullfighting and contains many sma... See More
Item #618762
May 30, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1930.
* Golfer Bobby Jones
* British Amateur championship (during)
* This would be the 2nd win towards his famous grand slam
The sport's section (page 14) has a banner headline: "Jones Beats Johnston to Gain British Gold Quarter-Finals; Voigt Also Wins" with subheads that include: "VOIGT, JONES GAIN IN BRITISH GOLF" and more with two pho... See More
Woman aviator Amy Johnson flight...
Item #618758
May 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1930
* Woman aviator pioneer Amy Johnson
* 1st Woman solo flight from England to Australia
The top of the front page has two column headings: "England Thrilled by Lone Flight of Modest Typist to Australia" "King and Commoner Join in Praise of Amy Johnson, First Woman to Make the Perilous Air Journey--Port Darwin Pays Her Homage" (see) 1st repo... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts hunger strike...
Item #618757
February 11, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 11, 1943
* Mahatma Gandhi starts fast
* Indian independence movement
* World War II era original
The front page has one column headings: "Gandhi Starts 21-Day Fast on Citrus Juice" "Viceroy Condemns New Hunger Strike" with small photo. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 28 pages, a little margin wea... See More
Sarojini Naidu arrested & jailed...
Item #618753
May 24, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1930
* Sarojini Naidu "The Nightingale of India"
* Salt satyagraha - Indian independence movement
* Mahatma Gandhi imprisonment protest - jailed
Page 7 has one column headings: "MRS. NAIDU JAILED; 200,000 IN PROTEST" "Indian Civil Disobedience Chief Gets Nine Months--One Year for Third of Gandhi's Sons" "Huge Parade ... See More
Mahatma Gandhi in Yerwada Central Jail...
Item #618752
May 21, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Yerwada Central Jail interview
* Indian independence movement
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Gandhi Interviewed in Jail; Asks Full Freedom for India" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
America wins Walker Cup... Bobby Jones...
Item #618750
May 17, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1930
* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Walker Cup won by U.S.
* Royal St George's Golf Club
* Sandwich, Kent, England
The front page has one column headings: "AMERICAN GOLFERS BEAT BRITISH, 10-2, TO KEEP WALKER CUP" "Capture 7 of the 8 Singles in Final of Tournament Over Links at Sandwich" "Jones Leads The Way" and more. (see) 1s ... See More
Coal Creek, Indiana race riot...
Item #618744
April 19, 1878
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 19, 1878
* Coal Creek, Fountain County, Indiana
* Race riot - Negro scabs vs. locals
* Coal mining - miners
The front page has a brief article headed: "Riotous Militiamen" "Three Negroes Shot By A Company Of Drunken" "Militiamen At Coal Creek, Indiana" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Thomas Edison at Rollins College...
Item #618735
February 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1930.
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison - Founders Day
* Rollins College - receives honorary degree in science
* President Hamilton Holt
Page 16 has one column headings: "EDISON HONORED BY ROLLINS COLLEGE" "Doctor of Science Degree Is Conferred on him at Winter Park, Fla." "He Walks In Procession" and more. (see)
Other news, spor... See More
Lewis Yancey flight to Rome, Italy....
Item #618716
July 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1929
* Lewis Yancey & Roger Q. Williams flight
* Old Orchard Beach, Maine to Rome, Italy
* Bellanca monoplane "The Pathfinder" airplane
The front page has a three column headline: "ROME THRONG GREETS AMERICAN FLIERS, WHO REACH GOAL AFTER STOP IN SPAIN; CALIFORNIA PLANE STILL UP AT 207th HOUR" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continu... See More
Thomas Midgley, Jr. freakish death...
Item #618692
November 03, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1944
* Thomas Midgley Jr. death
* Ethyl gasoline inventor
Page 21 has one column headlines: "THOS. MIDGLEY DIES; NOTED CHEMIST, 55" "Inventor of Ethyl Gasoline Is Accident Victim--A Pioneer of Synthetic Rubber" with photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the freakish death of ethyl gasoline inventor, Thomas Midgley, Jr.
Other news, sports an... See More
Yale Bulldogs win the Blackwell Cup in 1930...
Item #618687
May 04, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, May 4, 1930
* Yale varsity crew wins Blackwell Cup
* Columbia & Pennsylvania University
* Bulldogs - Men's heavyweight rowing
* Housatonic River - Derby, Connecticut
The front page of this section has one column headings: "YALE VARSITY WINS, WITH COLUMBIA NEXT" "Eli Crew Beats 1929 Victor for Blackwell Cup by Length--Pe... See More
1930 Tekamah NE tornado... Al Capone...
Item #618681
May 02, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 2, 1930
* Tekamah, Nebraska
* Tornado disaster
* Mahatma Gandhi arrest ?
Page 3 has one column headings: "STORMS KILL 18 IN MIDDLE WEST" "Tornado Hits Tekamah, Neb., Leaving Six Dead and Many Injured" and more. (see)
Page 9 has: "LOOKS FOR ARREST OF GANDHI IN RAID" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... See More
Gandhi's movement for India independence...
Item #618676
January 31, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 31, 1930
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Movement for India's independence (salt tax)
Page 8 has one column headings: "GANDHI LISTS TERMS FOR PEACE IN INDIA" "Says Viceroy Will Hear No More of Civil Disobedience if He Will Satisfy "Simple Needs"" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete... See More
Amelia Earhart at Glendale, California...
Item #618670
November 23, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 23, 1928
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Calls off engagement
* Samuel Chapman
Page 22 has small one column headings: "Earhart Engagement Off" "Flier Says She is Not to Wed Chapman, Boston Attorney" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 51 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
Note: While the major historic... See More
Frankie Yale murder Burial...
Item #618669
July 06, 1928
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, July 6, 1928
* Chicago gangster war
* Frankie Yale (Uale) funeral
The front page has an article headed: "GANG WAR FLARES AS SLAIN LEADER IS LAID IN GROVE" "5000 Pals Follow $15,000 Silver Casket to Brooklyn Cemetery; 104 Autos Carry Mourners" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, a ... See More
Victoria of Baden death...
Item #618667
April 05, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1930
* Victoria of Baden death (1st report)
* Queen of Sweden
Page 19 has a one column headings: "QUEEN OF SWEDEN DIES AT 68 IN ROME" "Victoria Succumbs at Winter Villa to Bronchial Ailment Suffered Many Years" and more with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, rag edition in very nice conditi... See More
Much reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #618656
June 18, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 18, 1814 Inside has over 5 pages of: "Events of the War" reporting on the on-going War of 1812. Included are reports & subheads: "Our Prospects"; letters form the "Creek Agency" and from "Milledgville"; "Military"; a letter from General Edmund Gaines from Sackett's Harbor; a half page letter... See More
Brooklyn Bridge stampede disaster...
Item #618646
May 31, 1883
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 31, 1883
* Brooklyn Bridge
* Stampede disaster (1st report)
The front page has an article headed: "CROWDED TO DEATH" "Terrible Results of a Decoration Day Jam on Brooklyn Bridge" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light browning and some wear at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More
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