Ray Ouimet wins golf tournament....
Item #610432
August 28, 1921
THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, Missouri, August 28, 1921
* Ray Ouimet wins golf tournament
* Famous golfer Francis Ouimet's brother
The sport's section (page 5) has a five column headline: "Ray Ouimet New Kansas City Golf Champ" with subheads and nice photo. (see) 1st report coverage of Francis Ouimet's younger brother winning the golf championship at the Hillcrest Country C... See More
Death of aviation pioneer Ruth Alexander...
Item #610391
September 18, 1930
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 18, 1930
* Female aviation pioneer death
The banner headline announces: "RUTH ALEXANDER IS KILLED" with a subhead: "Aviatrix Crashes to Death i San Diego" with a photo of her. Alexander was an early aviation pioneer.
Present is the front leaf only, a little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Death of actor Wallace Beery...
Item #610372
April 16, 1949
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, April 16, 1949
* Wallace Beery - American actor death
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
The banner headline at the very top reads: "WALLACE BEERY, MOVIE VETERAN, DIES SUDDENLY" with subhead: "Heart Attack Kills Star" with a small photo of him. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of th... See More
Madison Square Garden roof collapse...
Item #610361
April 22, 1880
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, April 22, 1880
* Madison Square Garden
* Roof collapse disaster
Page 2 has an article headed: "A Terrible Crash" "Fall of the Madison Square Garden Building" See images for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 6 pages, larger size issues measuring 26 x 20 inches, a l... See More
Death of Charles Lindbergh...
Item #610320
August 27, 1974
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 27, 1974
* Charles Lindbergh death (1st report)
The front page has: "Lindbergh, 72, Dies of Cancer in Hawaii" with subhead: "Made First Solo Flight Across Atlantic in 1927" with a photos of him, plus a larger photo of him from 1927 standing in front of his plane the Spirit of St. Louis (see).
Incomplete, containing 8 pages of a 20 page... See More
Wreck of the Atlantic... Famous frontier scouts appearing on stage...
Item #610281
April 05, 1873
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 5, 1873 The top of the first column has a report on the sinking of the steamship Atlantic with heads: "THE ATLANTIC DISASTER" "Captain Williams's Explanation-His Visit to the Wreck--Bodies Robbed but Not Mutilated.." and more. The report takes over two columns.
Page 11 has an interesting advertisement for "Niblo's Garden" at ... See More
Indian War... Sax and Fox Indians...
Item #610258
June 19, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, NY, June 19, 1832 Page 2 has an article pertaining to Major General Scott being sent to Fort Dearborn for the purpose of demanding the Sax and Fox Indians the surrender of the murderers of the Menominees and to the observance of the treaty.
Other news of the day with several advertisements. 4 pages in nice condition.
Other news of the day with several advertisements. 4 pages in nice condition.
Edwin Booth injuries...
Item #610250
September 29, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, September 29, 1875
* Edwin Booth injured
* Cos Cob, Connecticut
* Indianola, Matagorda Bay hurricane
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Edwin Booth's Condition" "His Left Arm Hanging Lifeless by His Side..." See image for text here.
Complete in 8... See More
Charles Peace Execution... English burglar...
Item #610249
February 27, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, February 27, 1879
* Charles Peace execution
* English burglar & murderer
* Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "PEACE TO HIS ASHES" "The Notorious Burglar and Assassin Executed" "A Strange Confession... See More
Tunis is captured...
Item #610221
May 07, 1943
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, May 7, 1943
* Tunis & Bizerte, Tunisia captured
Above the masthead is: "6th War Extra" with the bold banner headline announcing: "TUNIS, BIZERTE ARE CAPTURED" with related subheads. Nice for display.
The front leaf only, a little irregular along spine, otherwise in nice displayable condition.... See More
Ted Williams announces retirement...
Item #610183
September 26, 1960
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 26, 1960
* Ted William retires
* Boston Red Sox
* MLB Baseball
The sport's section (page 10) has a one column heading: "Ted Williams Officially Quits Baseball" See images for text here. 1st report coverage on the announcement of Ted Williams that he will retire at seasons' end which was only 2 days away... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry....
Item #610182
March 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
Page 19 has one column headings: "Clark Gable Weds Carole Lombard" "Screen Stars Are Married by an Arizona Minister" See image for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More
Kansas prairie fires...
Item #610169
March 20, 1879
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, March 20, 1879
* Kansas prairie fires
* Cloud & Republic counties
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "THE PRAIRIES ABLAZE" "A Hundred Homes in Kansas Swept Away" "Several Persons Seriously Injured by the Flames" and more. (see)
C... See More
Washington Harrison Donaldson...
Item #610127
July 05, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 5, 1875
* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front has an article headed: "Perilous Balloon Voyage" "Prof. Donaldson's Recent Ascension from Toronto--A Night Over Lake Ontario...."
Complete in 8 pages, minor irreg... See More
Singer Sewing Machines...
Item #610008
March 22, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, March 22, 1881
* Singer Sewing Machines
* Manufacturing Co. vs. Stanage case
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The back page (page 10) has an article headed: "Singer Sewing Machines" "Judge Treat Decides That Anybody Can Manufacture and Sell Them" "The Name 'Singer' Co... See More
Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein...
Item #610002
February 27, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, February 27, 1881
* Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein
* German Empress and Queen of Prussia
* Marriage to Prince Wilhelm of Prussia
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "BERLIN IN A BLAZE" "The Princess Augusta Warmly Welcomed to the Capital" "... See More
Kennedy is assassinated: same day report...
Item #609981
November 22, 1963
HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 1963
* John F. Kennedy assassination
Bold headline above the masthead: "KENNEDY SLAIN" and also: "Assassinated in Dallas; Johnson Is President" with the related text taking the remainder of the front page along with 2 photos (see).
The complete first section (of 4) with pages 1-24, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Minnie Warren death... dwarf...
Item #609965
July 28, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 28, 1878
* Minnie Warren death
* Proportionate dwarf
* P.T. Barnum fame
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the with several interesting advertisements throughout.
Page 4 has one column headings: "Minnie Warren's Death" "Maj. Newell's Wife and Gen. Tom Thumb's Sister-in-Law--The Youngest and Prettiest of Mr. Barnum'... See More
Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber'...
Item #609964
March 02, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1949
* Joe Louis 'The Brown Bomber'
* Heavyweight boxing champion
* Retires
The front page has a two column headline: "Louis Resigns Heavyweight Title And Will Become Boxing Promoter"
Also a 7 column headline on page 35 reads: "Louis Officially Resigns World Title; Will Become Boxing Promoter" with photo of Louis. (see)
Other news,... See More
Fiji Islands...
Item #609960
February 12, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, February 12, 1881
* Fiji Islands description
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 9 has an article headed: "The Fiji Islands" "Their Extent-Location, Population and Productions" "Their Value to the Commerce of the World, and Especially of the United States" and more. Len... See More
Amina Boschetti death...
Item #609925
February 13, 1881
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, February 13, 1881
* Amina Boschetti death
* Italian dancer ballerina
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 15 has an article headed: "A Famous Dancer" "Death of Amina Boschetti, the Beautiful Favorite of the Metropolitan Public" See image for text here.
Complete in 16 pages, mino... See More
From Southern California...
Item #609855
April 09, 1874
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAN, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, April 9, 1874
* Rare Old West title
A very early newspaper from this city at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. Various news of the day with a wealth of ads as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, great condition.
From Southern California...
Item #609854
June 18, 1874
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAN, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, June 18, 1874
* Rare Old West title
A very early newspaper from this city at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. Various news of the day with a wealth of ads as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.
Dwight Eisenhower wins the election...
Item #609844
November 07, 1956
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Nov. 7, 1956
* General Dwight D. Eisenhower
* Elected president of the United States
At the very top of the front page: "ELECTION EXTRA" and followed by a large, bold banner headline: "IKE LANDSLIDE" and related subheads.
The complete sections 1 & 2 (of 4) with 32 pages, very nice, clean condition.... See More
Torture device illustrated... Madras, India...
Item #609768
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1747 One page has an interesting engraving of: "...a cruel machine...supposed to be made use of by the rebels to extort confession..." with the text going on to describe its use (see). Another page has a print of: "...a Stone found in Cast Steeds Garden..." with an inscription (see).
Another page is taken up with: "A Suc
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Another page is taken up with: "A Suc
Fire engine #31... Fire Boat...
Item #609731
March 01, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 1, 1890 This issue includes the following inventions and/or prints: "Fire Engine #31", "Fire Boat", "Cable Grip", "Printer's Galley", "Window Shade", "Car Coupling", "Hedge Fence", "Riverside CA View", and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
This
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Murderer has an appointment to dine with the devil...
Item #609717
November 07, 1873
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 7, 1873 The front page has a very interesting report of a hanging: "The Execution of Wade - A Terrible Scene - Two Attempts to Hang Him - A Hardened Ruffian". The report notes in part: "...but the rope being too long, his feet struck squarely on the ground. In this position he remained, shouting, 'Oh Lord, have mercy!'...He was carried upon the sca... See More
A collecting periodical from Mississippi...
Item #609692
April 01, 1887
THE SOUTHERN COLLECTOR, Hickory, Mississippi, April, 1887 A curious, small-size: "Monthly journal Devoted to Collecting of all Branches" as noted in the masthead. This is the volume 1, #2 issue. An inked stamp at the top notes: "Sample Copy. Please Subscribe." Four pages, 6 by 8 3/4 inches, some wear at margins.
The Modoc Indian War...
Item #609560
June 08, 1873
MARYSVILLE DAILY APPEAL, California, June 8, 1873
* Rare Old West title
* Modoc Indians war
Page 3 has a report with small column heads: "From The Modoc Country" "Timber Brought into Camp for the Scaffold--General Davis Announces His Intention of Hanging About a Dozen of the Modocs--The Warriors have no Friends" with other subheads in its four dispatches (see). Nic... See More
Benton, Illinois KKK invasion...
Item #609494
September 06, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, September 6, 1875
* Leavenworth, Indiana
* KKK - Ku Klux Klan
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "'INDIANA KU-KLUX" "The Crawford County Klan and the Infamous and Cruel Outrages it Perpetrates "Men and Women Brutally Beaten, Threatened and Mutilated... See More
News posters before the internet... Paul von Hindenburg...
Item #609418
August 17, 1934
ILLUSTRATED CURRENT NEWS, New Haven, Connecticut, August 17, 1934 This is a nice example of this early news service photo poster published 3 times a week, taken up almost entirely with one or more photos of the most notable event of the day. Done in broadside form (printed on front side only) these were meant to be hung up for display, typically used in schools to provide photos of the most ... See More
Early woman's rights convention...
Item #609276
June 03, 1852
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 3, 1852 Page 5 has about one-third of a column on: "Woman's Rights Convention" with mention of Mary Ann Johnson as President, plus others (see). also on pg. 2: "Later From California" "Nearly $2,000,000 in Hold On the Way" "Mining Intelligence".
Eight pages, nice condition.
Two early woman's rights convention...
Item #609275
June 04, 1852
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 4, 1852 Page 6 has 2 reports of early woman's rights conventions, headed: "Pennsylvania - Woman's Rights Convention" at West Chester, which lists the attendees including Lucretia Mott. This is followed by: "Ohio - The Woman's Rights Convention" with much detail. These reports take 2 columns.
Eight pages, close-trimmed at the botto... See More
Scenes of Lowell, Massachusetts...
Item #609270
April 26, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 26, 1856 Much like Harper's Weekly, but it preceded it by several years. The ftpg. shows: "The New Addition to the Boston State House". Other prints inside include: "Syra [Hermopolis, Greece] In the Archipelago" "City of Erzeroum, Capital of Armenia" "Boston Railroad Depot, Lowell" "Junction of the Concord... See More
A music-themed newspaper...
Item #609256
January 01, 1880
THE VOX HUMANA, "Cambridgeport, Massachusetts), "A Journal of Music & Musical Information" published by the George Woods & Company, manufacturer of organs. The vol. 1 number 12 issue, not dated but would appear to be from the 1870's. Eight pages, 10 by 13 inches.
Broadside supplement...
Item #609255
January 11, 1875
IROQUOIS TIMES--SUPPLEMENT, (Watseka, Illinois)
* Rare title for the Midwest
A broadside (one sheet, printed on one side only) half of which is taken up with an advertisement headed like a news report: "Terrible
Slaughter!" "Hundreds thrown Away". There are news items in the 1st & last columns.
Measures 11 by 15 1/2 inches, a bit irregular at the top margin, s... See More
Early from the wine country of California...
Item #609204
THE NAPA REGISTER, Napa City, California, 1874 Although in the heart of the wine region, for which this city is famous today, its beginnings were centered more on the California Gold Rush of 1849. This city became a refuge for miners during the first severe winter of mining & later became an important center for lumber & cattle ranches.Various news & ads of the day, 4 pages, ne... See More
Kansas City, Missouri tornado disaster...
Item #609136
May 12, 1886
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, May 12, 1886
* Kansas City, Missouri
* Tornado disaster
The front page has one column headings: "A DEATH BLAST" "Kansas City Visited Yesterday by a Disastrous Cyclone" "Resulting in Loss of Life and Destruction of Property" "The Tempest Strikes a School House and Kills Many" and more. (see) Lengthy text here... See More
Cyprus epidemic... Duel....
Item #609073
August 13, 1878
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, August 13, 1878
* Island of Cyprus epidemic ?
* Duel in Austin, Mississippi
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has: "TYPHUS AT CYPRUS" "Conflicting Reports as to the Health of the Island" See image for text here.
Page 5 has: "SHOT FOR SHOT" "A Dramatic... See More
Mermaid ?...
Item #609071
October 31, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 31, 1880
* Mermaid - aquatic creature
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 6 has an article headed: "A Man With A Mermaid" "The Strange Creature Brought Here by a Gentleman from Japan" and more. (see)
Complete in 16 pages, minor spine wear, very nice condition.... See More
The Masque of Pandora...
Item #608927
October 24, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 24, 1875
* The Masque of Pandora
* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has a new poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow headed: "The Masque Of Pandora" "Mr. Longfellow's New Volume of Poems" (see)
Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
HMS Pandora Arctic voyage...
Item #608926
October 23, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 23, 1875
* HMS Pandora (USS Jeannette)
* Sir Allen Young - Arctic voyage
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "ARCTIC EXPLORATION" "Views of Dr. Hayes on the Results of the Pandora's Voyage" "Franklin's Sad Fate..." Lengthy text... See More
Early billiards... pool...
Item #608922
October 05, 1880
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 5, 1880
* Early billiards - pool
* George F. Slosson
* Jacob Schaefer, Sr.
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "SLOSSON'S SUCCESS" "The Billiard Champion Retains His Proud Title" "His Rival Credited With the Largest Run on Record" ... See More
Rolling Fork, Mississippi riot...
Item #608861
December 12, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 12, 1875
* Rolling Fork MS Mississippi
* Negro massacre - riot
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 4 has an article headed: "SATAN SMILED" "Notorious Negroes Precipitate the Rolling Fork Riot" "The Rolling Fork Riot" See image for text here.
Complete in 12 p... See More
Mark Twain at Niagara Falls...
Item #608858
December 04, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, December 4, 1875
* Mark Twain
* Niagara Falls
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The back page has an article headed: "MARK TWAIN AT NIAGARA" Text takes up over a full column.
Complete in 12 pages, minor spine wear, very nice condition.
Early wrestling...
Item #608853
November 12, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, November 12, 1875
* Early Wrestling
* Andre Christol
* William Miller
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "Two Mighty Wrestlers" "The Wonderful Illustration of the Greco-Roman Science of Wrestling..."
Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, very nic... See More
SS Pacific sinking disaster
Item #608851
November 09, 1875
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, November 9, 1875
* SS Pacific sinking disaster
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "FOUNDERED" "The Steamship Pacific Goes to the Bottom" "A Partial List of the Persons Lost" and more. See images for text here.
Complete in 8 pages, mino... See More
Jess Williard... Jack Johnson...
Item #608832
April 07, 1915
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 7, 1915
* Jess Williard - "The Great White Hope"
* Jack Johnson
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (post-fight reporting)
Page 6 has an article headed: "JESS WILLARD IS ON HIS WAY HOME" "Great Crowd at Havana Dock Delays Sailing of Steamer; Johnson Remains Behind" See image for t... See More
Decision on the Hauptmann case...
Item #608812
February 14, 1935
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, February 14, 1935 The issue has a 3 line, 3 column head: "Hauptmann Is Guilty; Sentenced To Die At Trenton Next Month" with various subheads "Defense to Appeal Verdict to High Court if Necessary" "Court Room Scene Tense" "Jury in 'Trial of the Century' Out Over Eleven Hours" and more. It ... See More
Great Hermann Goering headline...
Item #608810
May 20, 1942
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, May 20, 1942
* Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering
the front page has a very nice banner headline above the masthead: "GOERING GROANS AT WAR PLIGHT" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Incomplete issue containing all 16 pages of the 1st section of a two section newspaper.
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