Al Capone pleads guilty for tax evasion....
Item #599193
June 17, 1931
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 17, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Income tax evasion guilty plea
The front page has one column headings: "CAPONE FACES LONG TERM", "Possible 34 Years in Prison, and $94,000 Fine". This is 1st report coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone pleading guilty Income tax evasion. He would lat... See More
Graphic title...
Item #599103
June 04, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, June 4, 1859
* Justo José de Urquiza y García
* Rare title w/ great masthead
The front page has prints of: "Gen. Urquiza, President of the Argentine Republic" and "Oak Barking". Page 4 has prints of: "The Kaiserbach (King's Palace, Lucknow, India" and "Chinese Modern First Class War ... See More
Clarence B. Craft... Okinawa hero...
Item #599009
June 13, 1945
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 13, 1945
* Clarence B. Craft
* Battle of Okinawa
* Medal of Honor
Near the bottom of the front page is a five column headline: "One-Man Attack Kills 30 Japs, Snaps Line". This is 1st report coverage on World War II rifleman, Clarence B. Craft, single handily attacking Japanese positions on "Hen Hill" during the... See More
Hitler & Eva Braun had children?...
Item #599001
June 12, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 12, 1945
* Adolph Hitler & Eva Braun's children?
* World War II - WWII
This 36 page newspaper has a very interesting but discrete report on page 6 with small one column headings: "Tells Of Hitler Children", "Swede Reports Hunt for Them--No Comment at Shaef". This report claims that Hitler & Braun had two young ch... See More
Success in converting & educating the Cherokee Indians...
Item #598590
June 11, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 11, 1767 Inside has reports from Boston and Charleston headed: "America" (see) with reports datelined Boston and Charleston, the latter noting: "Mr. Hammerer, who came over from England with intent to civilize and convert the Cherokee Indians, has met with more success than some persons seemed to expect...have elected him head man over them ... See More
Zaro Agha death... John Dillinger...
Item #598311
June 29, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 29, 1934
* Zaro Agha Aga death (1st report)
* Instanbul, Turkey
* John Dillinger alive?
The front page has a one column heading: "Zaro Agha Dies at Age of 160; Has 11 Wives". This is 1st report coverage on the death of Zaro Aga, a Turkish man who claimed to be 157 years old?
Page 3 has one column headings: "D... See More
The death of Mickey Cochrane...
Item #598257
June 29, 1962
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1962
* Mickey Cochrane death
* Philadelphia Athletics
* MLB baseball
Page 27 has a two column heading: "Mickey Cochrane Is Dead at 59; Star Catcher for A's and Detroit" with subhead and two photos (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the death of Philadelphia Athletics star catcher, Mickey Cochrane.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Latest news on the Revolutionary War...
Item #598011
June 19, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 19, 1779 Page 2 has a report which includes: "...The rebels were growing every day more distressed & more dissatisfied & their leaders more divided. the Congress and the state of Pennsylvania had got into a high quarrel about a prize ship, each claiming it as its right..." and also: "...Butler...was briskly at work on the front... See More
Much on the Revolutionary War...
Item #598010
June 16, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 16, 1779 Nearly one-third of the front page has "Parliamentary Proceedings" which are focused on the actions of Sir William Howe in the Revolutionary War. A few bits include: "...With regard to Sir William Howe's reason for not marching the army up the east side of Hudson's River, the General said...there were some small ... See More
From the Oklahoma & Indian Territories...
Item #598007
June 05, 1903
THE RECORD, Moore, Oklahoma, June 5, 1903
* Pre-statehood
Early newspapers from Oklahoma are very difficult to come by, primarily due to the territory being relatively unsettled through the 19th century. Created from a combination of the Oklahoma Territory and the Indian Territory, it did not become a state until 1907.
Eight pages, various news tidbits and a variety of literary items,... See More
From the Oklahoma & Indian Territories...
Item #597976
June 12, 1903
THE RECORD, Moore, Oklahoma, June 12, 1903
* Pre-statehood
Early newspapers from Oklahoma are very difficult to come by, primarily due to the territory being relatively unsettled through the 19th century. Created from a combination of the Oklahoma Territory and the Indian Territory, it did not become a state until 1907.
Eight pages, various news tidbits and a variety of literary items... See More
A great travelogue on the expansion of the West...
Item #597665
June 14, 1865
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 14, 1865
* Samuel Bowles' serialized travelogue: "Across The Continent"'
Over one-third of the front page is taken up with an except from the 'Letters From Mr. Bowles--No. 3" "ACROSS THE CONTINENT" "The Ride from River to Mountains--The Great Plains & Their Characteristics--Gen. Conner & His H... See More
Great view of Utica, New York... Utah & Oregon...
Item #597657
June 02, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, June 2, 1855 The front page as a nice graphic which is representative of "New Hampshire" as well as an article on it as well (see). Prints inside include: "View of Constantinople as seen from the Harbor" "View Iin Calcutta, East Indies" "Falls of Lewis Fork, Oregon" "Pyramid Lake, in Utah Territory", two scenes... See More
Details of a horrid murder...
Item #597648
June 13, 1795
THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 13, 1795 A small-size newspaper which is mostly literary but does have some news items. Page 3 has: "Horrid Murder" with the details (see).
Four pages, light foxing, minor margin wear.
Death & funeral of Increase Sumner...
Item #597576
June 12, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 12, 1799
* Increase Sumner death
* Massachusetts governor
Page 2 has over a full column taken up with: "Arrangements For The Funeral Of the Late Governor Sumner" including the "Procession from the State House--Funeral Escort" showing the position of the "corpse" and the pall bearers (see). Nice to have in this title.
Four... See More
Lew Worsham win 1947 U.S. Open golf championship...
Item #597536
June 16, 1947
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 16, 1947
* Lew Worsham wins
* U.S. Open golf championship
* St. Louis Country Club, Ladue Mo
The front page has two column headline: "Worsham Wins as Snead Misses Putt On 18th Hole", "Navy Vet Takes National Open in Thrilling Match by One Stroke On Last Hole" with photo (see photos). 1st report coverage ... See More
A somersaulting automobile...
Item #597403
June 06, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 6, 1908
* Early automobile stunt driving
* Is there any safety devices here (seatbelts) ?
The front page has a fascinating graphic of a circus act involving automobiles, one doing a somersault while another travels beneath it (see photos). A related article is on an inside page.
Complete in sixteen pages, this issue is in good condition.... See More
News from America...
Item #597349
June 29, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, June 29, 1773
* New York-Massachusetts boundary dispute
Inside has a report headed: "America" which includes a report of a planned meeting between the governors of New York & Massachusetts over the boundary line dispute. Also reports from Newport, New London, and Philadelphia (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.... See More
Hawks Mountain B-29 Bomber crash...
Item #597157
June 16, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 16, 1947
* United States Air Force B-29 Bomber crash
* Hawks Mountain, Perkinsville, Vermont VT
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headlines on the front page: "12 Killed as Army B-29 Hits Vermont Mountain in Storm" with photo of the crash sight (see photos). Report continues on page 12 with small related map.
1st report cover... See More
First day of Battle... Nazis vs. Russia...
Item #596926
June 24, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 24, 1941
* Germany vs. Russia - 1st Day
* World War II, WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RUSSIA SAYS BROAD GERMAN DRIVE FAILS, ADMITS BREST-LITOVSK LOST" with subheads. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout.
Complete in 18 pages, light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise in good con... See More
1st non-stop Transatlantic flight... John Alcock...
Item #596918
June 16, 1919
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 16, 1919
* 1st Non-stop Transatlantic airplane flight (historic)
* John Alcock & Arthur W. Brown
The front page has a banner headline: "LONDON CELEBRATES ACHIEVEMENT OF AIRMEN" with subheads that include: "Some Notable Features Of The First Non-Stop Trans-Atlantic Flight" and more (see photos).
This issue contains other news... See More
Jake Lingle assassination... Al Capone...
Item #596914
June 11, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, June 11, 1930
* Chicago reporter Jake Lingle assassination
* Al Capone - Gangsters
* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey (pre-fight)
The front page has a one column headline: "SEARCH WIDENS FOR SLAYER OF GANG REPORTER".
Also pre fight reporting on the Jack Sharkey vs. Max Schmeling heavyweight boxing match.
Other news of th... See More
Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping ?...
Item #596879
June 23, 1926
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 23, 1926
* Sister Aimee Semple McPherson
* California evangelist kidnapping ?
The front page has a three column headline: "A. S. McPherson, Evangelist, Reported Drowned May 18, Found in Arizona Hospital"
with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on Aimee Semple McPherson resurfacing after she had alleged of being ki... See More
Billy Martin & Reggie Jackson fight...
Item #596730
June 19, 1977
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1977
* Billy Martin vs. Reggie Jackson
* New York Yankees
* Major league baseball
The front page of the sport's section has a three column headline: "Martin, Jackson Battle in Yankees Loss". This is 1st report coverage on the famous confrontation between manager Billy Martin and outfielder Reggie Jackson in the dugout. This is one the me... See More
White House holds first Jewish service...
Item #596456
June 30, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 30, 1969
* 1st Jewish religious service at the White House,
The front page has a four column heading: "Rabbi Leads White House Service" with caption: "200 Attend in East Room". 1st report coverage on the very 1st Jewish religious service held at the White House. President Richard Nixon made the unprecedented step to displa... See More
Slaves on a slave ship are liberated...
Item #596423
June 09, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 9, 1860
* Slavery - slaves
Page 9 has over half a column titled: "The Latest Slave Capture" which is a fascinating article on the liberation of some 450 slaves from the ship. A few bits include: "...the increasing odor placed beyond all doubt the fact that the bark had under her hatches a cargo of negroes. And now we began to hear a sort of suppressed mo... See More
Slavery... Reports on the Mexican War...
Item #596292
June 13, 1846
NEW YORK OBSERVER, June 13, 1846
* Mexican War
* The slave trade
The front page has: "Proceedings of the General Assembly" and "Discussion On The Subject of Slavery" which is quite lengthy. Page 2 has: "The Late Declaration on Slavery" and pg. 3 has; "Progress of the War--Surrender of Matamoras: Blockade of Vera Cruz--Murder of American P... See More
Death of Andrew Jackson...
Item #596283
June 19, 1845
DAILY ALBANY ARGUS, Albany, New York, June 19, 1845
* President Andrew Jackson death
Page 2 has several items concerning the death of Andrew Jackson, including: "General Jackson's Death" "Honors to the Illustrious Dead" which is a notice signed by the President: James K. Polk, and beginning: "Andrew Jackson is no more! He departed this life on Sunday the 8t... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #596184
June 20, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1848
* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career
This newspaper contains on page 2 & 3 reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of votes concerning the "Memorial of Chicago Convention". Within the "Yeas" lists on the vote is "Lincoln", this being Abraham Linc... See More
Meldrim, Georgia gas explosion disaster... Hawaii votes to join Union...
Item #596146
June 29, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 29, 1959
* Meldrim, Georgia
* Train gas tanker explosion
* Trestle disaster
* Hawaii votes
The front page has a five column headline: "17 DIE, SCORES HURT IN RAIL CAR BLAST" with subheads. This is 1st report coverage.
Also on the front page is the report "Hawaii Votes By Over 17 to 1 To Join Union&qu... See More
Color cover... Navy-Curtiss Flying Boat...
Item #596110
June 07, 1919
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 7, 1919 The color cover is "Salvaged Boilers Rolled 21 Miles Along the California Coast" with the related story with the issue of how these were removed from a stranded, salvaged ship and found that this was the method of transporting them. The front page of the issue is "American 'mystery' ships and their equipment for combating U-b... See More
Native Americans...
Item #596058
June 01, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 1, 1791
* General Charles Scott
* Kentucky
Page 3 has an item noting: "...from Kentucky, informs us that Gen. Scott was about to march against the Indians..." with more (see photos). Page 3 also has a notice headed: "Dr. Franklin's Legacy" (see).
Four pages, a few very discrete archival... See More
The Molly Maguires...
Item #596012
June 27, 1877
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1877
* Molly Maguires
* Central Pennsylvania
* Coal mining
The front page has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the page: "Killed By Mollie Maguires" See photo for brief report here.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning with a little margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
Our foreign policy from the War of 1812...
Item #595793
June 09, 1812
SUPPLEMENT TO THE CONNECTICUT HERALD, June 9, 1812 The entire four page issue is taken up with various "Correspondence" with an introductory note signed by the President: James Madison, which includes: "I communicate to Congress...correspondence of the Secretary of State & the Minister Plenipotentiary of the U.S. at Paris. These documents will place before Congress t... See More
Nice 18th century masthead....
Item #595760
June 20, 1796
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, June 20, 1796 This newspaper has one of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century (see). Page 3 has an interesting letter which begins: "The treaty lately negociated with Great Britain has been the means of destroying, effectually, the friendship which so happily subsisted between American and France..." with muc... See More
Babe Ruth suspended...
Item #595750
June 21, 1922
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 21, 1922
* Babe Ruth suspended
* Arguing with umpire (cursing)
* Ban Johnson
Page 13 has one column headings: "UMPIRE DINEEN AND BABE RUTH IN NEAR FIGHT" and "Clash Narrowly Averted as Home-Run King Starts Row After Being Suspended"
1st report coverage on Babe Ruth being suspended for arguing with th... See More
Joe DiMaggio hitting streak at 40...
Item #595743
June 29, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 29, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio
* New York Yankees
the front page of the sport's section (page 21) has two column headlines: "DiMaggio Connects In 40th Straight Tilt", "Yankees Beat A's, 7-4, Keller Keeps Club's Home Run Streak Going; Donald Chased". This is 1st report coverage on Joe DiMaggio hit... See More
Battle of Cherbourg, France...
Item #595634
June 19, 1944
BOSTON TRAVELER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 1944
* Cherbourg, France
* WWII
The front page has a nice, bold banner headline: "CHERBOURG UNDER SIEGE" with subhead: "30,000 Germans Now Face death Or Surrender"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
Fox Lake, Illinois gangster massacre....
Item #595375
June 02, 1930
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 2, 1930
* Fox Lake Massacre (1st report)
* Chicago gangster war
* Al Capone vs. George 'Bugs' Moran?
This 12 page newspaper has a small one column heading on the front page: "Three Deaths Herald New Gangster War". This is 1st report coverage on the Fox Lake, Illinois gangster raid which many consider to be a r... See More
The Odd-Fellows building in New York...
Item #595342
June 12, 1847
THE GOLDEN RULE & ODD-FELLOWS' FAMILY COMPANION, New York, Philadelphia, & Boston, June 12, 1847 A very ornate masthead in this "Odd-Fellows" publication with an inside page half taken up with a print of the: "...Grand Lodge of New York, I.O.O.F." with article (see).
Measures 7 1/2 by 11 inches, 16 pages, nice condition.
Heppner, Oregon storm disaster....
Item #595240
June 17, 1903
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, June 17, 1903
* Heppner, Oregon
* Storm - flood disaster
This 4 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "Loss Of Life Fully 500", "Details of Terrible Catastrophe in Heppner, Ore." and more (see photos). Coverage on the worst natural disaster in Oregon history.
Other news and advertiseme... See More
Clarence Chamberlin...
Item #594972
June 08, 1927
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, June 8, 1927
* Clarence Chamberlin
* Bellanca monoplane Columbia
* Transatlantic flight - Atlantic Ocean
This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "CHAMBERLIN AND LEVINE ARE RECEIVED BY VON HINDENBURG" with subheads and photo captioned: "Chamberlin and Levine Land in G... See More
Guglielmo Marconi visits America...
Item #594818
June 20, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 20, 1922
* Guglielmo Marconi
The front page has one column headlines: "MISSION OF MARCONI TO UNITED STATES" and "Wireless Problems He is Endeavoring to Solve" with pictorial and caption: "Father Of Radio A Visitor To America"
Other news of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light browning with a li... See More
Joe Louis heavyweight boxing title fight...
Item #594812
June 29, 1939
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 29, 1939
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Tony Galento (Two Ton)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
Page 14 has a seven column headline: "Fans Herald Galento as a Mighty Game Battler" with subheads that include: "Tony Says Light Left Knocked Louis Down" and more with photo. Page 13 has another photos with one... See More
Joe Louis becomes boxing Champion...
Item #594765
June 23, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 23, 1937
* Joe Louis wins World Boxing Heavyweight title
* Joe Louis wins World Boxing Heavyweight title
* James Braddock in defeat
This 22 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 13): "Joe Louis Becomes New Heavyweight Champion" with subheads and photo. This was Joe Louis' 1st time as cham
... See More
This 22 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 13): "Joe Louis Becomes New Heavyweight Champion" with subheads and photo. This was Joe Louis' 1st time as cham
1861 Civil War... Stephen A. Douglas death...
Item #594661
June 11, 1861
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE (weekly), Windsor, June 11, 1861
* Original Civil War era
This genuine newspaper has Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the reports on page 3 are: (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout. This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and ea... See More
1882 Grinnell, Iowa tornado disaster...
Item #594590
June 20, 1882
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, June 20, 1882
* Grinnell, Iowa
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headlines that include: "WESTERN WINDS", "Later Details of the Storm in Central Iowa", "A Vast Amount of Property Laid Waste", "Fifty Lives Lost in the Town of Grinnell" and more (see photos). Coverage on the tornado disaster a... See More
1873 Susan B. Anthony indictment...
Item #594452
June 22, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 22, 1873
* re. The Susan B. Anthony trial
The front page has a very small and discrete one column heading at the bottom of the last column: "The Case of Miss Susan B. Anthony--Prosecution Suspended"
which is a brief mention of her recent indictment for illegal voting.
Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condi... See More
1st around the World airplane flight begins...
Item #594251
June 26, 1931
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 26, 1931
* Wiley Post and Harold Gatty
* 1st airplane flight around the World
* Monoplane Winnie Mae
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Airmen Near Half Way Mark In Speed Hop Around World".
Other news of the day including period advertising. This issue has light browning with little margi... See More
1919 Scuttling of the German Fleet... WWI...
Item #594207
June 21, 1919
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigam, June 21, 1919
* Scuttling of the German Fleet (1st report)
* Rear Admiral Ludwig von Reuter
* Scapa Flow, Scotland
This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "GERMAN CREWS SINK INTERNED WARSHIPS" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on the scuttling of the German Fleet by Rear Admiral Ludwig von Reu... See More
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