Georgia Tech upsets Alabama....

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, November 18, 1962



* Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

* Alabama Crimson Tide

* NCAA college football upset



This 50+ page newspaper has a banner headline on page 2 of the sport's section (inside): "GEORGIA TECH HANDS ALABAMA FIRST GRID DEFEAT IN 27 GAMES, 7-6" with subheads and stats (see photos). This tells of the upset of Alabama by the Georg... See More  

Gordonsville, Virginia...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 2, 1862 



* Gordonsville, Virginia 

* Grand Junction, Tennessee 



Among  the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "FROM THE JAMES RIVER", "Appearance of Two Rebel Iron-Clads in James River", "Preparations for a Great Naval Battle", "The Army of Virginia", "Advance of Gen. Pope Toward Gordo... See More  

Beer Baron "Dutch" Schultz shot...

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 24, 1935

 

* Arthur Dutch Schultz Flegenheimer shot

* Early report as he was not officially dead yet



This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "DUTCH SCHULTZ, FOUR AIDES ARE WOUNDED" and "Underworld Attempts To Wipe Out Gang"



1st report coverage on the shooting of "Dutch" Schultz... See More  

Ralph S. Barnaby glider flight...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1930



* Aviator Ralph S. Barnaby

* Glider aircraft flight

* USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) airship



This 36 page newspaper has a two column heading on the front page: "Glider Launched From the Los Angeles in Air; Its Pilot Lands After a Twelve-Minute Flight"



On January 31, 1930, Captain Ralph S. Barnaby made aviation history by sailing 3,000 feet to earth... See More  

1865 Civil War reconstruction...

ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, July 29, 1865  The front page has much talk of the scaling down of the military. Other content within includes: "Letter from Newport, R.I." "Status of the Rebel States" "Orders Of Battle" "The Cavalry at Five Forks" "A Monument to President Lincoln by the Army & Navy"  "The Dept. of Georgia"... See More  

Chicago White Sox 1917 baseball World Series...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 11, 1917



* New York Giants vs. Chicago White Sox

* World Series - Major league baseball MLB

* Pre Black Sox scandal



This 18 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "NEW YORK WINS THE THIRD GAME", "Benton and Robertson Share Honors" and more with the subheads, photo and box scores... See More  

Rare title from the Mormons...

DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salty Lake City, Utah Territory, May 7, 1890 



* Rare title from the Mormons



A large folio newspaper of 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, with a wide variety of news reports of the day. This newspaper was printed 6 years before Utah became a state. Some browning at the folds & some margin tears, generally good condition. Not a pulpish newspaper.... See More  

1907 Scotland PA....

INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NEWS, Scotland, Pennsylvania, May 23, 1907  The front page is decorative for the "Memorial Day" issue and is printed in red, white (the newsprint) & blue ink, plus a colorful bouquet of flowers (see). Eight pages on very high quality newsprint. Great condition.

HMS Formidable (1898) sinks....

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 2, 1915



* HMS Formidable (1898)

* Torpedo attack & sinking

* World War I - WWI



This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FORMIDABLE", "Goes to Bottom", "IN THE CHANNEL", "600 Of The Crew Perish" and more with photo of the HMS Formidable (1898). 1st ... See More  

Christy Mathewson and Mordecai Brown...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, September 5, 1916



* Christy Mathewson vs. Mordecai Brown

* Greatest pitching rivalry (last time)



This 16 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 11: "Matty Beats Brown" and  "So Reds Get Even Break With Chicago" with box scores (see photos). This was the last game Christy Mathewson would face Mordecai Brown on the ... See More  

Christy Mathewson traded to Reds...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, July 21, 1916



* Christy Mathewson traded

* Cincinnati Reds - New York Giants

* Major league baseball - MLB



This 14 page newspaper has one column headings on page 10: "MATHEWSON GOES TO MANAGE REDS" "Giants and Reds Complete Swap of Players..."



1st report coverage on the trade of Christy Mathewson. See photos for text here.

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Pancho Villa gets married...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, January 22, 1916 



* Bandit Pancho Villa 

* Mexican Revolution 



This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "VILLA WEDS", "TAKES THIRD WIFE" and more. 1st report coverage on Mexican bandit Pancho Villa getting married.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, ... See More  

The assassination of Austrian Chanellor Dollfuss...

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, July 26, 1934



* Engelbert Dollfuss assassinated by Nazis

* Austrian dictator

* Nazi coup attempt



This 32 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CIVIL WAR SPREADS OVER AUSTRIA; ITALIAN ARMY ON ALERT AT BORDER" with subheads and related photos (see photos).



Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with some sp... See More  

Kemp, Oklahoma 1916 tornado...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 22, 1916



* Kemp, Oklahoma, Bryan County

* Tornado disaster (1st report)



This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "TOWN WIPED OUT", "9 Dead, 38 Hurt", "Tornado At Kemp, Oklahoma", "Place May Not Be Rebuilt" See photos for 1st report coverage on the tornado disaster at Kem... See More  

Mexican bandit Pancho Villa...

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, April 5, 1916



* Pancho Villa expedition

* Post Columbus, New Mexico raid

* United States soldiers pursue Mexican bandit



This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "UNITED STATES TROOPS SMASH VILLA FORCE" with subheads. Nice headline for display.



Other news of the day. Light browning with a little margin wear... See More  

Slot machines banned...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 6, 1936



* Slot machines - gambling devices

* Nice gangster era headline



This 12 page newspaper has a great banner headline that reads: "SLOT MACHINES BANNED" with subheads (see photos). Not a historic event here but a nice headline for display during the time of the illegal Silent Bell slot machines located in local bars and taverns.



Ot... See More  

1917 Milwaukee Police Dept. explosion....

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 25, 1917



* Milwaukee Police Department

* 1917 bombing (1st report)



This 30+ page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "BOMB EXPLOSION KILLS TEN" and "Milwaukee Police Staff Members Hurt and Several Missing After Disaster at Central Station". See photos for 1st report coverage of the Milwaukee P... See More  

From England: The colonies are necessary...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 28, 1779  Nearly two pages are taken up with: "Further thoughts on the Present  Posture of Affairs..." which has as its premise: "The two great parties into which this kingdom is unhappily divided can agree in nothing but in maintaining & propagating one grand & capital mistake relative to the welfare of this nation: That colonie... See More  

Chester PA race riot in 1917....

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 28, 1917



* Race riots in Chester PA

* Mob - Negroes



This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MOB BEATS NEGRO", "ANOTHER NEAR DEATH",  "Riots In Chester, PA.", "Authorities Are Taken by Surprise in Night Attack by Several Thousands", and more. See phot... See More  

Bisbee deportation Arizona...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 13, 1917



* The Bisbee deportation (1sqt report)

* Striking mine workers - vigilantes



This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "I.W.W. DEPORTATION AT BISBEE, ARIZ.", "Military Censorship On--Authorities Alert From Mexico to Canada--Disturbers Demand Higher Wages". This is 1st report coverag... See More  

Paul Von Hindenburg becomes President...

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 13, 1925



* Paul Von Hindenburg becomes President

* Germany

* Pre Adolph Hitler



This 18 page newspaper has a one column headlines on the front page that include: "HINDENBURG GIVES PLEDGE TO REPUBLIC", "Inaugurated as President of Germany in Simple Reichstag Ceremony' and more (see photos). 1st report coverage of Paul Von Hindenbu... See More  

The school newspaper of Stanford University...

DAILY PALO ALTO, Stanford University, California, 1901  An issue of the school newspaper published by this now prestigious university in northern California, with various news tidbits, items about school and many ads as well.

Complete in 4 pages, some tears at the margins & minor margin chipping, measures 11 by 15 1/2 inches. Be in touch if an image is needed.

Rare 1900 Kids periodical....

TIP TOP WEEKLY, subtitled: "An ideal publication for the American Youth", New York, April 28, 1900  A small-size periodical for kids, featuring a nice color cover relating to one of the fictional stores within. Thirty-two pages plus covers, great condition, 6 3/4 by 10 inches.

Huge eagle engraving in the masthead...

GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, 1863  Obviously a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches. There are a few illustrations within, mostly being text. Sixteen pages, 11 by 15 inches, great condition.

Albert Einstein 1930 America visit....

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 12, 1930



* Albert Einstein visits America



This 28 page newspaper has a three column photo with heading: "EINSTEIN TAKES REFUGE ABOARD HIS SHIP AFTER TOPSY-TURVY ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK" with subhead (see photos). Coverage of Albert Einstein's visit to the United States from Germany. A few years later he would leave Germany to esca... See More