Knute Rockne sidelined as coach... World Series...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 11, 1929  This 64 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 39: "Rockne Ill at Home as Notre Dame Team Leaves for Navy; Has Nebraska as Guest". Was this the beginning of his leg problem which lead to him coaching his final year in a wheel chair ?



Also a interesting advertisement on page 37 for the movie: "They Had To See Paris" which w... See More  

Red Grange famous performance... Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr to build a railroad...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 20, 1924



* Red Grange "The Galloping Ghost"

* University of Illinois famous performance

* Michigan Wolverines



This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 21 that include: "ILLINOIS FAVORED TO CAPTURE TITLE", "Eleven's Decisive Victory Over Michigan Stamps It as a Big Ten Leader" and more (see photo).



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Gerhard Zucker.... Rocket mail....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1934



* Gerhard Zucker - German engineer

* Early rocket mail testing



This 40 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 2:

"Rocket Transports Mail In a Test Near Trieste" which tells of Gerhard Zucker experimenting with rocket mail. See photo for brief text here.



Other news of the day throughout including period advertising. This rag ... See More  

Victory at Corinth...

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8, 1862 



* Charles Town WV West Virginia

* Cornith MS Mississippi



Among the front page headlines on the Civil War are: "THE LATEST NEWS!" "Affairs In General McClellan's Army" "Skirmish Near Charlestown, Va." "The Victory at Corinth, Miss. Rebels Totally Routed" "The Rebels Retr... See More  

Six years before Utah statehood...

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, Oct. 22, 1890 



* Rare Utah pre-statehood title



Among the front page item: "Daring Robbery--The Watchman Gagged & Bound, and $2000 Secured" in Wellsville, Wisconsin. Also: "The Pinkertons--Are Engaged to Manage the Investigation of Hennessy's Assassins...". Page 2 includes: "Facts & Fiction About &... See More  

Al Jolson's death in 1950....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1950



* Al Jolson death report & funeral

* "The Jazz Singer" fame



This 54 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 30 that include: "THOUSANDS MOURN JOLSON ON COAST", "Jessel in Tribute at Temple in Hollywood Calls Singer Inspiration to U.S. Jewry". Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Other news of the day throughou... See More  

Indian content...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, October 29, 1898 The frontpage of this issue contains two photos of Indians entitled "The Ghost Dance - Unconscious" and "The Ghost Dance - Rigid". Within the issue is an additional photos "Black Coyote". Other articles are "Donnet's Fishing Gun" "Sinking Cylinder Foundatons in Valparaiso" "Campbell Po... See More  

THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Oct. 15, 1796 



* 18th century American title



Much of the content in this title is literary in nature but there is some "news" reports as well. Some items include: "Particulars of the Insurrection in Aux-Cayes" "London" "Curious Irish Love Letter" "Study to be Quiet & Mind Your Own Business", etc. Four pag... See More  

Berryville, Arkansas tornado disaster...

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 31, 1942



* Berryville, Arkansas tornado disaster (1st report)

* Carroll County, Arkansas



This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "28 DIE, 200 HURT AS TORNADO HITS MOUNTAIN TOWN" and more (see photos). Tells of the tornado disaster in Berryville, Arkansas.



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Langley, Virginia...

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7, 1863 



* Langley VA Virginia

* Civil War original



The ftpg. has one column Civil War heads including: "THE LATEST NEWS" "The Situation in Tennessee" "Gen. Rosecrans Communication" "Latest from Charleston" "A Rebel Raid at Langley" "Rebel Impudence & the Result of It... See More  

Alice Speed Stoll kidnapping...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 17, 1934



* Alice Speed Stoll kidnapping ends



This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "MRS. STOLL FOUND IN INDIANA, HOME AGAIN; PART OF RANSOM MONEY BELIEVED RECOVERED" which tells of the safe return of Alice Speed Stoll, kidnapping victim.



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Mason City, IA bus-train disaster...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 23, 1937



* Mason City IA Iowa

* Rock Island rocket train

* School bus collision



This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Rocket Train Smashes School Bus, Killing 9" and more with photo also on the front page (see photos). This tells of the Rock Island Rocket train and school bus disaster i... See More  

German military balloon... Simplex typewriter...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 1, 1892. This issue has a full front page print showing 'GERMAN MILITARY BALLOON APPARATUS' and an internal article. Another article describes how armies would use these balloons to place soldiers into the middle of the battle quickly. The article and print detail the "ENGLISH 'SIMPLEX' TYPEWRITER". This new design of typewriter was small, compact a... See More  

Kodak Camera Founder George Eastman in 1930..

NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 10, 1930  This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 12:



* DONATES $1,000,000 FOR SWEDISH CLINIC

* George Eastman's Gift of Dental Hospital for Poor Likely to Be Accepted



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.

Croton Aqueduct....

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, October 12, 1842



* Croton Aqueduct opening

* New York City water



Page 2 has a small report headed: "Grand Croton Celebration--General Illumination of New York" which regards the upcoming opening of the famous Croton Aqueduct. Nice to have in a NYC title.



Other news of the day with many ads. Complete in 4 pages, minor creasing, generally in nice co... See More  

1842 Croton Aqueduct...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, October 10, 1842 



* Croton Aqueduct opening 

* New York City water 



Page 3 has a small report headed: "Croton Celebration" which regards the upcoming opening of the famous Croton Aqueduct. Nice to have in a New York City title.



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Literary publication... Illustrated...

FRANK LESLIE'S CHIMNEY CORNER, New York, October 7, 1876  This is mostly literary content with various illustrations. The front of the issue contains an Indian illustration entitled "The White Bisons" which is associated with the story of the same title. Within the issue are numerous stories, some with illustrations, including "The Self-made Men of Our Times - Alexander K. McCl... See More  

German annexation of Sudentenland...

THE FREDERICK POST, Frederick, Maryland, October 4, 1938  This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "HITLER'S SS MEN DISARM 500 CZECH GENDARMES AND SOLDIERS NEAR FALKENAUW" with subhead and related photo. (see)



This tells of the annexation of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia by Adolph Hitler.



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deaf and dumb...

NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Oct. 18, 1820  Page 3 has a interesting article: "The Deaf & Dumb Fond of Music" being a letter about a musical artist born deaf and dumb (see). Page 3 also has an article on: "Mr. Guille's Ascension" in a balloon.

Four pages, nice condition.

Al Capone incarerated in 1931...

THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, October 28, 1931



* Al Capone recently found guilty

* Tax evasion trial

* In prison



This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE TO REMAIN IN COUNTY JAIL" and "Convicted Gangster Granted Stay But Refused Freedom of Bond". This tells of Al Capone in Cook County Jail awaiting transfer to Atlan... See More  

Al Capone's reign about to end...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 9, 1931 



* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss 

* Fight to exclude evidence 

* Tax evasion trial 



This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

"CAPONE LOSSES FIGHT ON TAX CONFESSION" "Bad Day in Court for Gangster; Lawyers Battle in Vain to Exclude Expert's Data"



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New York Giants vs. Washington Senators...

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 10, 1924



* New York Giants vs. Washington Senators

* World Series



This 20 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "GIANTS 3; SENATORS 3" with inning by inning reporting. Nice scoreboard graph as well. (see) Rare to have front page reporting while the game was still being played.



Other news of the day, including addi... See More  

1st NFL televised football game...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1939



* Very 1st NFL football game on television

* Philadelphia Eagles vs. Brooklyn Dodgers



This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 23 that include: "Dodgers Vanquish Eagles, 23-14, As Kercheval and Manders Excel" and more with smaller subheads and game stats and lineups (see images).



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1958 Springhill, Nova Scotia coal mine bump...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 24, 1958



* Springhill mine bump 

* Nova Scotia, Canada 



This 10 page newspaper has a  five column headline on the front page: "Ninety One Are Trapped In Nova Scotia Mine" with subhead. (see)



Tells of the Springhill mining disaster in Nova Scotia, Canada.



Other news of the day. Good condition.



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Al Capone's reign about to end...

THE NORWICH SUN, New York, October 14, 1931 



* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss 

* Tax evasion trial ending 

* Prosecution rests 



This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE TRIAL IS RAPIDLY NEARING END" "State Rests Case Suddenly During Afternoon Session"



Tells of the beginning of the end of Al Capone as he would rec... See More