Captain Jack & Modocs day of execution...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 4, 1873 



* Modoc Indians to be executed (day of) 

* Captain Jack 



The front page has one column headings: "The Modocs" and  "Indians And Whites Gathered To Witness The Execution" which is coverage on the day that Captain Jack along with other Modoc Indians where to be executed.

Page 4 has: "The Indians In Texas",... See More  

A letter signed by John Jay...

EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 5, 1779 



* Revolutionary War 

* John Jay letter 



Page 2 has a letter from Congress, prefaced with a note of explanation signed in type by: John Jay, concerning disavowing a publication which appeared in the Penna. Packet newspaper (see photos). Also a report from the Boston Gazette that: "General Washington, upon application to ... See More  

D.W. Griffith death in 1948.... The Birth of a Nation...

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1st Creedmoor international rifle match...

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, September 28, 1874



* 1st Creedmoor black powder match

* 1st Grand International rifle match

* United States vs. Ireland



The front page has one column headlines:



"THE RIFLE"

"The American Beats the Irish Team by Three Scores--Colonel Bodine Gets Great Glory--Presentation of Prizes"



with smaller subheads: "The Rifle Match"... See More  

'Mad Bomber' George Metesky arrested...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 23, 1957 



* Mad Bomber George Metesky 

* Capture & arrest w/ photo 



This 42 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "'MAD BOMBER' IS FINALLY SEIZED", "Locked Up for Observation by Phychiatrists (sic)" with small photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the capture ... See More  

The Boston fire... 1st report...

ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, November 11, 1872 



* The great Boston Fire (1st report) 

* One of most costly fires in U.S. history 



More than half of the first column is taken up with heads on the disastrous Boston fire, which caused $75 million in damage in 65 acres, beginning: "FIRE ! ", "BOSTON", "Meets The Fate of Chicago!", &... See More  

1875 William 'Boss Tweed' escapes jail...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 6, 1875 



* William M. Tweed 

* Boss of Tammany Hall 



The front page has one column headings: "TWEED'S ESCAPE", "Nothing Heard Of The Fugitive"  and more. Coverage on the jail escape of William M. 'Boss' Tweed.



Other news and day. Complete in 8 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise good.... See More  

Chief Stone Calf, Cheyenne Indians....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 27, 1875



* Chief Stone Calf

* Cheyenne Indians



The front page as small one column heading on 6th column: "Surrender Of Indian Tribe" and "Stone Calf And 1,600 Cheyennes With Their German Women Captives Surrender". See photo for brief text here.



This issue contains other news of the day throughout. Complete in 12 pages, it has light brownin... See More  

Mill River flood... Williamsburg dam break...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1874



* Mill River flood

* Williamburg, Massachusetts

* 1st ever major dam break



The front page has lengthy coverage on the Mill River flood which takes up 6 full columns with the headings: "Mill River Valley", "Details Of The Great Disaster" and more. This contains lots of text, too much to photograph.



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Wreck of the RMS Atlantic....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1873  



* Wreck of the RMS Atlantic

* Ocean Steamer

* North American coast



Full front page reporting on the recent wreck of the RMS Atlantic with headlines: "THE GREAT CALAMITY", "Heart-Rending Details--Stories from the Lips of Survivors--Instances of Heroism--Brutality of the Crew" and more. This has lots of text, to... See More  

1872 Horace Greeley death...

THE WORLD, New York City, December 4, 1872 



* Horace Greeley death 

* Liberal Republican Party founder 



The front page has one column headings: "HONORS TO THE DEAD", "Forty Thousand Persons View The Remains Of Horace Greeley" and "Final Preparations For The Obsequies To-day".

Also a a lengthy report on a Negro lynching in Woodford, Kentucky (see... See More  

Virginia rejoins the Union....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1870



* State of Virginia rejoins the Union

* Post Civil War



The front page has a one column heading: "The Virginia Bill Signed by the President" with smaller subhead: "The Admission of Virginia" See photo for text here.

Also a small one column heading on page 5 reads: "The Admission of Virginia"--Rejoicing in Richmond" See... See More  

Death of jazz saxophonist John Coltrance...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 18, 1967



* John Coltrane death

* Jazz Saxophone - composer



This 32 page newspaper has one column heading on page 10: "John Coltrane, Saxophonist, Succumbs at 40". See photo for 1st report coverage on the death of famous jazz saxophonist, John Coltrane.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor spine... See More  

1948 Reginald Weir... 1st black in U.S. Open tennis...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 12, 1948 



* Reginald Weir - African American 

* 1st black in U.S. Open tennis championship 



This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ARABS BLAST BLOCK OF JEWISH AGENCY; 11 KILLED, 86 HURT" "Explosive Is Believed Carried to Scene in Car Stolen From Our Consulate General" and more.



Page 32 has a six col... See More  

Bastrop, Louisiana Negro lynching...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 10, 1934 



* Andrew McLeod negro lynching 

* Bastrop, Louisiana 



This 22 page newspaper has one column headings on page 3: "Attacker of Girl Lynched in South" and "300 Storm Jail and Stage Hanging". This is 1st report coverage on the lynching of Andrew McLeod in Bastrop, Louisiana.



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1st around the World airplane flight begins...

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  

Assault wins the 1946 Kentucky Derby...

TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, May 5, 1946 



* Assault - thoroughbred horse racing 

* Kentucky Derby win (1st of 3 wins) 

* Eventual triple crown winner 



This 32 page newspaper has a four column headline on page 15A: "Assault Captures Rich Derby--Spy Song 2nd; Hampden 3rd" with subhead and photo. This was the 1st of 3 historic wins for the famed horse for the tr... See More  

The death of Rin Tin Tin... German shepherd Hollywood film star...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1932



* Rin Tin Tin death (1st report)

* Hollywood German Shepherd

* World War I hero



This 36 page newspaper has one column headings on page 17: "Rin Tin Tin Dies At 14 On Eve Of 'Comeback'", "Film Dog Had Been Signed for Talkie--Son Trained as Understudy Will Take the Role". See photo for 1st report coverage on the d... See More  

Coney Island Roller Coaster fatality....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1937



* Coney Island amusement park

* Roller coaster mishap - death



This 48 page newspaper has one column headings on page 24: "ONE DEAD, 2 HURT IN CONEY MISHAPS", "Man Falls From Car of Roller Coaster--Two Girls Injured on Another 'Ride'" and "Mardi Gras Under Way". See photos for text. Nice to have ... See More  

Describing the Hudson Bay region...

THE DIARY OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, Oct. 20, 1791  The back page has a nice, detailed article taking most of a column: "Description Of the Country Lying Round Hudson's Bay".

Four pages, nice condition.

Babe Ruth thrown out of game...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, August 31, 1922 



* Babe Ruth thrown out of game

* New York Yankees - Yanks



This 18 page newspaper a five column headline on page 10: "Yankees Take Close Contest From Senators, 5 to 4" with subheads that include: "Ruth's 28th Homer and Ward's Hitting Puve (sic) Way to Victory" and more with box scores.



1st report coverage on a regular sea... See More  

Early Babe Ruth... New York Yankees...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 21, 1921



* Babe Ruth shines

* 2nd yr. with Yankees



This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 10: "Ruth's 24th Home Run of the Season Wins for Yankees Over Red Sox in the Tenth Inning" with subheads and box scores. Great to have in a NYC paper.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, minor spine wear,... See More  

Rosalind Russell... Hedy Lamarr...

SUNDAY GRAPHIC (The Detroit Free Press), Detroit, Michigan, October 6, 1946  The front colored cover is a photo of actress Rosalind Russell with the back page featuring Hedy Lamarr. Inside are variety of articles and advertisements.

This is complete in 20 pages measuring approximately 15 x 11 inches  with a slightly irregular left spine, otherwise is in good condition.

Ann Sheridan..

PICTURE PARADE (The Philadelphia Inquirer), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 26, 1944  The front colored cover is a photo of Ann Sheridan with her signature. Inside are articles pertaining to World War II with photos; and advertisements.



This is complete in 16 pages measuring approximately 15.5 x 11 inches with a few tiny edge tears on some inside pages, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More  

Danny Kaye...

THIS WEEK (The Detroit News), Detroit, Michigan, November 8, 1953  The front colored cover features a photo of Danny Kaye which has an accompanying article. Inside are articles: "...How Career Girls Should Pick Husbands" and other articles and advertisements.



This is complete in 32 pages measuring approximately 12.5 x 11 inches and is in very nice condition.