Jeff Davis and the Virginia legislature...

NEW YORK HERALD, May 21, 1862  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Advance of the Union Army towards the Rebel Capital" "Skirmish With the Enemy's Outposts" "The Rebel Pickets Driven to Within Two Miles of Their Main Body" "Correspondence Between Jeff. Davis and the Virginia Legislature" "The Old Dominion Not to Be Aban... See More  

Union troops meet the Confederates...

NEW YORK HERALD, June 23, 1862  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "News from McClellan's Army" "Advance of the Rebels in Force" "They are Promptly Met by the Union Forces and Retire" "Sharp Skirmishing Along the Lines" "Important From the South" "Affairs at Memphis" and more.

Eight pages, very nice cond... See More  

Jews in Romania persecuted...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1873



* Persecution of Jews in Romania



The front page has one column headings that include: "The Jews In Romania" and "Action of the United States Government In their Behalf". See image for text here. Other news of the day throughout. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.... See More  

Details of the infamous Dartmoor prison massacre...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 17, 1815  The issue begins with nearly 2 pages of "Naval Affairs".

Nearly four pages are taken up with a very lengthy & detailed report titled: "Dartmoor Massacre" which was a tragedy of the War of 1812 with American prisoners being severely mistreated in this British prison.

The report notes near the beginning: "We ar... See More  

First trans-Pacific filight...

THE DETROIT NEWS, June 1, 1928 



* 1st Trans-pacific airplane flight 

* Southern Cross monoplane 

* Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith 



The front page has a banner headline: "PLANE NEARING HONOLULU" with subheads and pictorial (see photos)



Other news of the day of the day throughout. Complete in 60 pages, light browning with some margin wear, mostly along sp... See More  

Naval Battle of Guadalcanal begins...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 12, 1942 



* Naval Battle of Guadalcanal begins 



The front page has one column headings: "OUR MEN IN DRIVES ON GUADALCANAL", "Push to East and West With Army Air Support--Foe Is Again Hit in Aleutians" 1st report coverage on the beginning of the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much... See More  

James A. Garfield burial in Cleveland, Ohio...

THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, September 23, 1881 



* President James S. Garfield death 

* Lying in State at Capital 

* Best title to have ? 



The front page has one column headings that include:"UNDER THE DOME", "Of The Capital the Dead President Lies in State", "And is Viewed by Thousands of Grief Stricken People", "The Coffin Closed Fore... See More  

President Adams concerning trade with France...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 7, 1799 



* President John Adams

* Trade with France



Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" by the President of the United States concerning the ending of trade with France, signed in script type: John Adams (see). Also a brief item: "Naval Affairs" which notes the President offers thanks to Capt. Truxton & crew of the Constellation for the... See More  

Goebbels threatens Jews with extermination...

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 15, 1942 



* Joseph Goebbels broadcast 

* Extermination of Jews ? 



Page has a two column heading: "Nazis Hit British Terrorism; Goebbels Threatens Jews" which is one of Joseph Goebbel 's radio broadcasts to the German people.



Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.... See More  

The assassination of Anwar Sadat...

DAILY UNION, Junction City, Kansas, October 6, 1981



* Anwar Sadat assassination



The front page has a four column headline: "Sadat Assassinated in Cairo" with subhead and related photo. This is 1st report coverage on the assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, never bound, nice condition.... See More  

18th century Philadelphia...

PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 6, 1788  Although mostly filled ads with news on pages 2 & 3 including datelines from Philadelphia, Wilmington, Providence, Dublin, London and elsewhere.

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

Siege of Metz ends...

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, October 28, 1870



* Siege of Metz ends

* France surrenders



This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. Pages 2 & 3 has one column headings that include: "Capitulation Of Metz" "Surrender of 150,000 Frenchmen" "Metz" "The Terms of Its Surrend... See More  

Battle of Spicheren...

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Massachusetts, August 8, 1870 



* Battle of Spicheren 

* Franco-Prussian War 

* Metz 



This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. Pages 2 & 3 has one column headings that include: "A Great Battle", "The Prussians Victorious", "The French Army In Retreat&qu... See More  

Nathaniel Hawthorne Mrs. Bullfrog.....

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 16, 1870



* Nathaniel Hawthorne

* Mrs. Bullfrog



This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. The front page have one column headings: "Mrs.Bullfrog" "By Nathaniel Hawthorne"

Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More  

Franco-Prussian War beginning...

WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 22, 1870



* Franco-Prussian War beginning



This newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. It measures 26 x 19 inches. Pages 2 & 3 have one column headings that include: "Austria and Prussia" "England's Efforts For Peace" "Europe" "Austria Not Arming" "Napo... See More  

Monroe is the ambassador to France...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1794  The front page features a report from France on the introduction of "James Monroe" as the ambassador to that country, with his lengthy address to the French National Convention. Page 2 has: "The Mineral Waters of Saratoga in the State of New York" which takes over a full column.

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San Francisco 49ers 1st Super Bowl champs....

DAILY UNION, Junction City, Kansas, January 25, 1982



* San Francisco 49ers

* Super Bowl XVI

* Joe Montana



The sport's section (page 9) has a five column headline: "It's 'a dream that came true'" with photo. This is 1st report coverage on the San Francisco 49ers winning their very first Super Bowl championship.



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Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot 5 times...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 13, 1930



* Jack 'Legs' Diamond shot 5 times

* New York City Gangster



The front page has one column headlines that include: "JACK DIAMOND, GANGSTER, SHOT IN HOTEL ROOM", "Two Gunmen Invade New York Building--Actress is Questioned"

"Victim Reported Dying" and more. Other news, sp... See More  

Frank Costello gets 30 days in jail....

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 8, 1957



* Frank Costello gets 30 days

* Post assassination attempt by Vincent Gigante

* Cosa Nostra - Mafia - mob - gangland



The front page has one column headings: "COSTELLO GETS 30 DAYS IN JAIL FOR CONTEMPT", "Refuses to Reveal Meaning Of Cryptic Note Found In Pocket".



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Death of actress Charlotte Saunders Cushman...

THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, February 19, 1876



* Charlotte Cushman death

* American stage actress

* Parker House Hotel



An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.

The front page has one column headings that include: "Death at Boston of Charlotte Cushman, the Actress&quo... See More  

Barker-Karpis gang bank robbery...

THE DETROIT NEWS, September 22, 1933 



* Alvin Karpis & Fred Barker gang 

* Chicago bank robbery 



The front page has a great banner headline: "BANDIT GANG KILLS OFFICER IN BANK HOLDUP" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the Barker-Karpis gang Chicago bank robbery in which officer Miles Cunningham was killed. The bandits would only net a bunch a wo... See More  

Hitman John Scalise assassination...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1929



* John Scalise assassination

* Al Capone hitman

* Chicago Outfit



Page 28 has one column headings: "Chicago Police Divide On Cause Of 3 Killings" "Rich Liquor and Vice Profits Believed Responsible by One Side--Stege Sticks to Gang War View"



1st report coverage on the assassination of three members of the Chicago Outfit including hitman... See More  

Lincoln's Proclamation to deserters...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 11, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln proclamation to deserters

* General William T. Sherman Southern march

* Final month of the Civil War



Among the front page Civil War column heads are: "SHERMAN'S CAMPAIGN" "Important Reports From New Bern" "Fayetteville Said to be in Possession of Our Forces" "Sherman's Advance within Forty... See More  

Radio guide and entertainment information...

RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, April 11, 1936  The cover of this issue features an illustration of Ann Shelley of "One Man's Family". Inside the issue is: "Winchell's Forty-two Days at Flemington" which dealt with Bruno Hauptmann; "Ego's on Parade"; and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.

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Bruno Hauptmann....

RADIO GUIDE, Chicago, Illinois, March 21, 1936  The cover of this issue features an illustration of Louise Massey of "The Westerners". Inside the issue is: "What Winchell Knows About (Bruno) Hauptmann"; "It Will Still Go 'Round"; "Cradle Snatching" and more. This includes the radio schedule for the week. This also has advertisements as well.

This i... See More