NYC Potter Building fire disaster...
Item #600452
March 15, 1882
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, March 15, 1882
* Potter Building fire disaster
* Manhattan, New York City
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "FURIOUS FLAMES", "A Terrible Conflagration at the Metropolis", "Several People Perish in the Flames", ... See More
John Wise last ballooning flight ...
Item #600417
September 29, 1879
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, September 29, 1879
* John Wise - ballooning
* Lost flight - death
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Balloon Ascension" "Professor Wise Goes Aloft In Interest Of Science" and more. See image for text here. This was the flight ... See More
Meyer Lansky's death....
Item #600369
January 16, 1983
THE KANSAN, Kansas City, January 16, 1983
* 'Mob Accountant' Meyer Lansky's death
* National Crime Syndicate
Page 3 has a one column heading:
"Meyer Lansky, mob finance whiz, dead"
1st report coverage on the death of famous organized crime figure, Meyer Lansky.
Other news of the day. Complete 24 pages, good condition.... See More
Auburn, New York electric chair...
Item #600337
November 18, 1902
SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN, New Mexico, November 18, 1902
* Auburn Correctional Facility
* Electric chair execution
This uncommon 4 page newspaper contains news of the day with some interesting advertisements 10 years before statehood.
The front page has one column headings: "DIED IN THE ELECTRIC CHAIR" "Within Five Minutes After the Witnesses Gathered in Auburn Prison... See More
Bombardment of Alexandria, Egypt...
Item #600332
July 14, 1882
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, July 14, 1882
* Bombardment of Alexandria
* Royal Navy
Pages 4 & 5 have one column headings that include: "DEATH ! RUIN !" "Horrible Massacre of Europeans in Alexandria" "Hundreds of Them Mercilessly Slaughtered" "Alexandria Evacuated and in Flames" "WAR" and more.
Other news and advertisements ... See More
Golden City steamer fire... Jesse James gang...
Item #600327
March 31, 1882
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Ohio, March 31, 1882
* Golden City steamer fire
* James gang outlaw capture
The front page has one column headings that include: "DIRE DEATH !"' "The River Packet Golden City"' "En Route from New Orleans to Cincinnati"' "The James Boys"' "The Ntorious Dick Little Surrenders...".
Oth... See More
SS Narragansett collision disaster....
Item #600320
June 18, 1880
CLEVELAND WEEKLY HERALD, Cleveland, Ohio, June 18, 1880
* SS Narragansett & Stonington collision
* Long Island Sound sinking
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "DOWN TO DEATH" "Steamship Collision on Long Island Sound" "Between the Stonington and Narragansett" "The Latter Burned and Sunk in a Few Minutes" and more. This is 1st report cov... See More
Ridgefield, Connecticut lightning...
Item #600272
July 25, 1837
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, July 25, 1837
* Lightning storm death
This issue contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout. Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Distressing Death by Lightning"
Complete in 4 pages, minor foxing spots, nice condition.
Baptists in America...
Item #600105
August 16, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 16, 1817 Inside has a full page on the life of: "Dupont De Nemours" who had recently died. He was also father of E. I. duPont De Nemours, who would begin a business dynasty in America. The back page has a chart listing the: "Baptists in the United States" by state. Also a chart of the: "Altitudes of Mountains" in the... See More
Theda Bara death.... Pablo Picasso...
Item #599987
April 08, 1955
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 8, 1955
* Theda Bara death (The Vamp)
* Silent film actress
* Pablo Picasso
Page 22 has one column headings: "SIREN OF SILENT SCREEN EXPIRES" "Theda Bara Cancer Victim, Her Physician Says" 1st report coverage on the death of silent film actress, Theda Bara, known for her femme fatale roles. She is also considered one the earliest s... See More
Much on Indian treaties...
Item #599850
April 24, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 24, 1819 Among the articles are: "How to Tame an Elephant!" "Indian Treaties Ratified at the Late Session of Congress" which takes two pages; "Mexican Coinage"; a brief item: "Negro Stealing" reads: "Sentence of death has been pronounced on a fellow in North Carolina for negro stealing. If hanging is ri... See More
Ringtheater fire... Vienna Austria...
Item #599834
December 10, 1881
THE CLEVELAND LEADER Ohio, December 10, 1881
* Vienna, Austria
* Ringtheater fire
The front page has one column headlines that include: "THE VIENNA HORROR", "In All Its Dimensions and Heartrending Details", "A Calamity Almost Unparalleled in History", "Nearly Seven Hundred People Roasted to Death", "The Scenes Of Terror Describe... See More
Samuel Morse death...
Item #599757
April 06, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1872
* Samuel Morse death - funeral
* Telegraph invention - code
Page 4 has one column headings: "Obsequies Of Prof. Morse" "Services at the Madison-Square Presbyterian Church--Address by Rev. Dr. Adams--The Funeral"
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, good condition.
Man goes over Niagara Falls...
Item #599659
October 14, 1848
THE HOME JOURNAL, New York City, October 14, 1848
* Niagara Falls death
* Detailed description
Mostly literary content with short stories & poems, this title also has some news articles as well.
Page 3 has a one column heading: "A Man Over The Falls". See images for text.
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More
Gallant Fox wins Kentucky Derby...
Item #599416
May 18, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, May 18, 1930
* Gallant Fox race horse
* Triple crown of horse racing
* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)
The sport's section (page 9) has a banner headline: "Gallant Fox Gallops To Victory In Kentucky Derby By 2 Lengths" with subhead and photo of Gallant Fox (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on Gallant Fox winning the ... See More
James A. Garfield burial in Cleveland, Ohio...
Item #599394
September 23, 1881
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
Gangster Frank Costello death...
Item #599258
February 19, 1973
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1973
* Frank Costello death
* 'The Prime Minister of the Underworld'
* Italian gangster & crime boss
The front page has a one column heading: "Frank Costello Dies Of Coronary at 82; Underworld Leader". Coverage continues inside with two related photos. Lengthy text here. 1st report coverage on the death of mob boss, Frank Cos... See More
Death of actress Charlotte Saunders Cushman...
Item #599200
February 19, 1876
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
Hitman John Scalise assassination...
Item #599189
May 10, 1929
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
American actor Tyrone Power death....
Item #599179
November 17, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, November 17, 1958
* Tyrone Power death
* American actor
The front page has a two column headline: "Tyrone Power's Many Roles Didn't Top Adventurous Life" with related photo (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the death of famed American film and stage actor, Tyrone Power.
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
Herrin IL Klan war.....
Item #599131
January 26, 1925
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 26, 1925
* Herrin, Illinois
* Ku Klux Klan
* S. Glenn Young
Page 2 has a one column headline: "KLAN LEADER IS SHOT TO DEATH". This is 1st report coverage on the Ku Klux Klan confrontation at Herrin Illinois in which S. Glenn Young was killed.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, mi... See More
William Alexander Graham death...
Item #599090
August 12, 1875
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, August 12, 1875
* William Alexander Graham death
* North Carolina governor
An uncommon title from the South during the post Civil War reconstruction era. Contains news of the day with many interesting advertisements.
Page 2 has one column headings that include: "Death of Governor Graham" and more. 1st report ... See More
Harvey Firestone in 1938...
Item #598736
February 08, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 8, 1938
* Harvey Firestone death
* Rubber manufacturer
The front page has two column headings: "Harvey S. Firestone Funeral to Be Held Friday at Akron" "Pioneer Rubber Maker Dies Unexpectedly at 69 on His Estate in Florida"
Coverage continues inside with photo (see photos). This issue contains other news, sports and advertise
... See More
* Harvey Firestone death
* Rubber manufacturer
The front page has two column headings: "Harvey S. Firestone Funeral to Be Held Friday at Akron" "Pioneer Rubber Maker Dies Unexpectedly at 69 on His Estate in Florida"
Coverage continues inside with photo (see photos). This issue contains other news, sports and advertise
General Philip Sheridan death...
Item #598693
August 06, 1888
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 6, 1888
* Philip Henry Sheridan death
* Civil War General
The front page has one column headlines that include: "AT REST", "Death of General Sheridan at Nonquitt, Mass.", "A Sudden Recurrence of the Old Heart Trouble", "Sketch of the General's Life and Services" and more w... See More
Generals Sherman and Hunter...
Item #598527
July 28, 1864
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 28, 1864
* General William T. Sherman
* Plundering the South
* March to the sea begins
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "SHERMAN", "Additional Details of the Successful Expedition Under General Rousseau", "Destruction of an Immense Amount of Railroad Track, Stores, Provisions &... See More
Many prints of Newburyport...
Item #598385
November 13, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1852 The front page shows a: "View of the Putnam Free School, At Newburyport, Mass." with a related article. Other prints inside include:"Portrait of Hon. Abbott Lawrence" "Mammoth Water-Cure Establishment of the West, at Harrodsburg, Ky." "View of the City of Newburyport, Mass., From Salisbury" "Essex Mer... See More
Bruno Hauptmann Found Guilty... death sentence...
Item #598346
February 14, 1935
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, February 14, 1935
* Bruno Hauptmann found guilty
* Charles Lindbergh Baby kidnapping
* Death sentence
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "HAUPTMANN CONVICTED---MUST DIE" with subheads and nice, large photo of Hauptmann. 1st report coverage on the conviction of Bruno Hauptmann for the kidnapping and murder
... See More
* Bruno Hauptmann found guilty
* Charles Lindbergh Baby kidnapping
* Death sentence
The front page has a very nice banner headline: "HAUPTMANN CONVICTED---MUST DIE" with subheads and nice, large photo of Hauptmann. 1st report coverage on the conviction of Bruno Hauptmann for the kidnapping and murder
Knute Rockne's last collegiate game...
Item #598317
December 08, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1930
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish ends the season undefeated
* Last official collegiate game coached by Knute Rockne before his death
* Notre Dame to repeat as National Champions after this game
The sport's section (page 29) has a nice banner headline: "Victory Over Southern California Stamps Notre Dame as Best Eleven in Country" with subheads ... 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
Death of General Longstreet...
Item #598306
December 22, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, December 22, 1863 The front page reports "From East Tennessee", "Reported Death of Gen. Longstreet", "His Forces Said to be Completely Surrounded". "Gen. Longstreet divided his army on Monday, one part making an attack on Bean's Station and the other at Kelly's Ford, the design being to cut off Gens. Shackelford and Foster... It is... 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
1st Daredevil killed over Niagara Falls...
Item #598124
July 12, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1920
* Charles Stephens - daredevil
* Over the Niagara Falls in barrel
* 1st death in this manner
The front page has one column headlines that include: "DIES IN NIAGARA, RIDING IN BARREL" "English Barber 'Daredevil' Killed in Plunge as Craft Is Broken to Pieces" "Fails At The Water Curtain" and more (see photos). 1st report... See More
Charlie Chaplin assassination plot ?....
Item #598119
July 25, 1933
WORLD TELEGRAM, New York City, July 25, 1933
* Charlie Caplin murder plot
* Mineichi Koga - Japan
The front page has one column headings: "CHAPLIN MISSED DEATH IN TOKIO", "Japanese Plot to Kill Him to Start War with America Miscarried". 1st report coverage on a plot to assassinate American comedy actor, Charlie Chaplin.
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
Clare Eames death...
Item #598098
November 08, 1930
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 8, 1930
* Clare Eames death
* Broadway actress
* Stage director
The front page has one column headlines that include: "CLARE EAMES, FAMED STAGE STAR, IS DEAD", "American Actress Is Stricken in Lindon After Operation" and more (see photos). 1st report coverage on the death of Broadway actress, Clare Eames.
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Actor Henry Fonda death...
Item #598066
August 13, 1982
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (1st report)
* Broadway & Hollywood actor
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column headline that reads: "Henry Fonda Dies on Coast at 77; Played 100 Stage and Screen Roles". with photo of Fonda. Much more on page 12. 1st report coverage on the death of famed Hollywood actor, Henry Fonda. Nice to... See More
1938 Constantin Stanislavski death... theater...
Item #598055
August 08, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1938
* Constantin Stanislavski death
* Russian actor, theater director
This 30 page newspaper has one column headings on page 13 that include: "STANISLAVSKY DIES IN MOSCOW AT 75", "Co-founder of the Moscow Art Theater One of the Greatest Masters of Russian Drama", "Was Actor, Producer, Teacher, Philosopher of Theatre--... See More
Coal Glen mine explosion disaster...
Item #597686
May 28, 1925
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 28, 1925
* Coal Glen mine explosion disaster (1st report)
* Oakland Township, Chatham County, North Carolina
The front page has two column headlines that include: "Mine Explosion Entombs Three-Score of More Men; All Believed to Be Dead". This is 1st report coverage on the Coal Glen, North Carolina mine disaster.
... See More
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
Death of financier Jay Gould...
Item #597498
December 06, 1892
DESERET SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 6, 1892 The top of the last column on the front page note: "JAY GOULD DEAD" "That is the Startling Announcement Today" "Her Dies of Consumption" "What Was Known of the Patient's Condition Last Night" and a bit more (see). The report takes two-thirds of the column.
Victory in Kentucky... Captain Gordon does not have sentence commuted...
Item #597302
February 07, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 7, 1862 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "War Against Treason!" "Gen. Lane's Expedition" "The Rebel Fleet In Motion" "The War In Missouri & Kentucky" "Rebel Cavalry Defeated In Kentucky" "The Attack On Ft. Henry" "Gen. Grant Returned to Paducah" and more. Also ... See More
Music composer Kurt Weill death...
Item #597250
April 04, 1950
NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1950
* Kurt Weill death
* German music composer
* The Threepenny Opera
Page 29 has one column headlines: "Kurt Weill Dead; Composer, Was 50", "Wrote Music for One Touch of Venus, Lady in the Dark and Other Broadway Hits", "Also Turned Out Operas", "Der Protagonist and Tsar Has Himself Photographed His Best Know... See More
Babe Ruth & bullfighting... death of novelist Booth Tarkington...
Item #597154
May 20, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1946
* Babe Ruth guest of honor at bullfight
* Booth Tarkington death
* Death of novelist Booth Tarkington
This 38 page newspaper has a interesting one column heading on page 15: "Ruth At Bullfight, Honored By Matador". See photos for text on Babe Ruth attending a bullfight in Mexico City and being honored by famous matador Car... See More
Death of General Winfield Scott...
Item #597003
May 30, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, May 30, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
The top of the front page has: "Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott" "Sketch of His Long & Glorious Military Career" "His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats" "His Course During the Rebellion--The Organization & Handling of the First Army" "His Last Illness &... See More
Donora Smog disaster in 1948...
Item #596884
October 31, 1948
THE DETROIT NEWS, October 31, 1948
* Donora, Pennsylvania smog disaster
The front page has one column headings: "Death of 15 Laid to Smog" and "At Least 50 Ill in Pittsburgh Area". 1st report coverage on the Donora smog disaster near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout including front page reporting on... See More
Enrico Caruso death... Italian tenor...
Item #596877
August 02, 1921
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, August 2, 1921
* Enrico Caruso death
* Italian tenor
The front page has one column headlines: "CARUSO, WORLD'S LEADING TENOR, DIES SUDDENLY" "Had Been Operated on for Abecess Between Liver and Diaphagm" and more with photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the death of famous Italian tenor, Enrico Caruso.
Other news and advertisemen... See More
Two small maps on the Second Battle of Bull Run...
Item #596846
September 04, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, September 4, 1862
* Battle of Bull Run # 2
* Manassas VA Virginia
Near the lower right of the front page are two small one column wide Civil War maps showing the position of various troops at the 2nd battle of Bull Run (see). The balance of the front page is taken up with tremendous details of the battle with first column heads including: "THE WAR IN VIRGINIA&q... See More
The death of Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie...
Item #596736
July 19, 1935
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, July 19, 1935
* Louis 'Two Gun' Alterie death (1st report)
* Chicago gangland war -gangsters
Page 8 has one column headings: "CHICAGO GANGS RETURN TO WAR", "Battle to Finish Predicted in Wake of Cowboy Hoodlum's Slaying".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condit... See More
Capture of New Orleans....
Item #596589
April 28, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 28, 1862
* Capture of New Orleans
* Corinth, Mississippi
Among the front page one column heads are: "New Orleans Taken!" "Glorious News From Rebel Sources!" "Corinth Evacuated!" "Beauregard to Defend Memphis" "The Rebel Advance Guard Driven Back Towards Corinth" "Death of Ma... See More
Civil War officially over....
Item #596303
April 07, 1866
NEW YORK DAY-BOOK CAUCASIAN, April 7, 1866
* Uncommon title
* Civil War officially ends
The front page has nearly a column headed: "Death of Gen. J. H. Morgan" and also: "PEACE! PEACE! Martial Law Abolished! The Habeas Corpus Restored". This was a white supremacist newspaper from during & just after the Civil War, proclaiming by its publishers: "White Supr... See More
The death of J. J. Thomson... electrons...
Item #596289
August 31, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1940
* J. J. Thomson death
* Electrons - atoms
Page 13 has one column headlines: "SIR J. J. THOMSON, 83, PHYSICIST, IS DEAD", "His Research on Nature of the Atom Led to Electron Theory--Stricken in England", "Winner Of Nobel Prize" and more with photo. This is 1st report coverage on the death of British physic... See More
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