Eugen Weidmann execution...
Item #561632
June 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 17, 1939
* Eugen Weidmann execution
* Last public guillotine use in France
This 34 page newspaper has small, somewhat discrete one column headlines on page 5; "FRANCE GUILLOTINES HEAD OF MURDER RING" "Weidmann Dies in Silence for Slaying Brooklyn Dancer"
Tells of of the execution of Eugen Weidmann who was the las... See More
SS Normandie maiden voyage...
Item #561556
June 04, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 4, 1935
* SS Normandie maiden voyage
* Wins Blue Riband (Atlantic Ocean speed record)
* Damaged issue !!!
This 46 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "NORMANDIE HAILED BY THRONGS HERE; SETS NEW RECORDS" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the SS Normandie breaking the Atlantic Ocean speed record and gaining the Blue Riband... See More
Hurricane Agnes...
Item #561548
June 24, 1972
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 24, 1972
* Hurricane Agnes
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Flood misery soaks northeast" with caption: "Worst in region's history"
Tells of the remnants of Hurricane Agnes causing havoc in the Northeast portion of United States.
There is other news of the day including various perio... See More
North Amiercan X-15 first flight...
Item #561468
June 09, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 9, 1959
* North American X-15 first flight
* Scott Crossfield
This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Space Ship Glides to Earth in First Free Flight" with related photos. (see) This was the very first test flight of the X-15 rocket powered airplane piloted by Scott Crossfield.
Other ... See More
United States First Female Treasurer...
Item #561277
June 10, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1949 This 52 page newspaper has discrete one column headline on page 31: "MRS. CLARK RECEIVES APPROVAL OF SENATE". Tells of Georgia Neese Clark becoming the very 1st woman United States treasurer. Although a small inside page report, it is still a first report. It is what it is.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Walter Johnson...
Item #561192
June 10, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1933
* Walter Johnson
* Cleveland Indians
* MLB baseball
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "JOHNSON IS NAMED TO PILOT INDIANS" "Signs for This Year and Next After Peckinpaugh Is Dropped as Leader"
Tells of Walter Johnson becoming the new Cleveland Indians manager.
Other news of the... See More
Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster...
Item #561153
June 10, 1953
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, June 10, 1953
* Worcester, Massachusetts tornado disaster (1st report)
This 60 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "TORNADO KILLS 69 IN MASSACHUSETTS; MIDWEST TOLL IS 139" with subheads that include: "Worcester Struck" and more with related photo. (see)
Report continues on page 41 with related photo and maps. (... See More
James Earl Ray captured...
Item #561111
June 10, 1968
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 10, 1968
* James Earl Ray captured
* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination suspect
This 24 page newspaper has a three line headline on the front page: "King's Accused Killer May Fight Extradition".
Tells of the capture of James Earl Ray in London, England for the murder of the civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.
Other news... See More
Eduard Benes...
Item #561011
June 08, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1948
* Communism complete in Czechoslovakia
* Eduard Benes
This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Benes Resigns in Prague; Gottwald Likely Successor" with subhead and photo of Benes.
Eduard Benes 'resignation resulted in the Communist complete takeover in Czechoslovakia.
Other news of the day th... See More
Mantle jersey retired...
Item #561007
June 09, 1969
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA June 9, 1969
* Mantle jersey retired
* New York Yankees # 7
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 7: "Mantle Almost Broke Down As Old 'No. 7' Is Retired".
Tells of the retirement of the No. 7 New York Yankees jersey at Yankee Stadium.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.
w... See More
Germany vs. Russia prelude...
Item #560566
June 21, 1941
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 21, 1941
* Germany vs. Russia prelude
* World War II WWII
This 8 page newspaper has a 4 column headline on the front page: "Report Russ, Nazi Deadlock" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
James Montgomery Flagg...
Item #558712
June 21, 1914
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, from New York, New York, dated June 21, 1914
This is a single-page which "James Montgomery Flagg in Words and Pictures I Should Say So!! which is comprised of several different scenes of couples with a small poem under each.
This has an irregular left spine, otherwise in nice condition. See photos for details.
Execution of Hiram Miller...
Item #558084
June 26, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, New York, dated June 26, 1869
* Post civil war execution
* Hanging- detailed report
Page 4 has report:
* The Scaffold
* Execution of Hiram Miller, in Vermont
* Particulars of the Crime, Trial & Conviction
* Condition & Appearance of the Condemned
* He Dies Protesting His Innocence
Text takes most of four columns.Other news of the day throu... See More
Triple Crown... Citation thoroughbred racehorse...
Item #557805
June 12, 1948
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 12, 1948
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* Citation & Belmont Stakes
* Triple Crown try
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 5: "Citation To Seek Belmont Stakes Win".
He would win the triple crown on this day.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good... See More
Charlie Chaplin marriage woes...
Item #557408
June 03, 1927
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated June 3, 1927
* Charlie Chaplin marriage troubles
* Movie star
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* LITA BRANDED AS 'BAD WIFE' BY FILM STAR
* Chaplin Accuses Her of Friendship For Other Men, Drinking, Neglect of Children
and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Usual browning with lit... See More
Eve of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg's execution...
Item #557375
June 19, 1953
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 19, 1953
* Eve of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg's execution
This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "HIGH COURT SETS ASIDE STAY OF EXECUTION" with subhead.
Other news of the day. Light browning at the margins, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Julius Rosenberg (May 12, 1918 – June 19, 1... See More
Atlantic Crossing Attempted...
Item #557369
June 03, 1932
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated June 3, 1932
* Stanislaus F. Hausner flight to attempt Warsaw Poland
* Bellanca CH Pacemaker airplane
* Marlene Dietrich
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* POLISH AIRMAN OVER ATLANTIC
* Stanley Hausner Leaves on Attempted Hop to Warsaw
Tells of Stanislaus Hausner's attempt to fly over the Atlantic O... See More
Dedication ceremones at the Bull Run battlefield...
Item #557306
June 13, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, June 13, 1865 Front page first column heads include: "Bull Run" "The Final Victory on the First Battle Field of the Rebellion" "The Dead Heroes of Manassas" "Interesting Ceremonies of Dedicating the Monuments Marking the Resting Place of Our Braves" "The Herald's Special Report of the Proceedings" "The Rush From Wash... See More
Wiley Post and Harold Gatty...
Item #557262
June 28, 1931
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 28, 1931
* Wiley Post and Harold Gatty
* 1st airplane flight around the World (during flight)
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* POST AND GATTY PLOW INTO MUD; PLANE IS SAFE
* First Bad Landing IS Made at Blagoveshchensk as Ship Hits Mire, but Fliers Will Continue at Once
* 'Winnie Mae' Is Far... See More
Gene Tunney... Red Barber...
Item #557202
June 26, 1940
PM Weekly, New York, N.Y., dated June 26, 1940.
This is the PM's Sunday Edition. The front cover and first few pages are of Sixth Avenue in New York City and the businesses that would be displaced or closed due to upcoming changes, men seeking employment, and the survival.
Within this issue is "Mr. (Gene) Tunney Leads Campaign to 'Purge' It" in which he was working for Youth, in... See More
Four Acts and a Resolution signed by John Quincy Adams...
Item #556987
June 24, 1826
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston MA, Massachusetts, June 24, 1826
* President John Quincy Adams acts
* Washington D.C. improvements
On the front page under "Laws Of The U. States" & an engraving of an eagle and shield are four "Acts" & one "Resolution", each signed in type: John Quincy Adams. One of the acts provided appropriations for th... See More
Marriage announcement with a catching name...
Item #556952
June 02, 1830
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, from Worcester, Massachusetts, dated June 2, 1830
* Marriage announcement with a catching name
* Impossible fasting ?
Listed among the page 2 marriages is one that reads: "In New York, Mr. Brooks Drinkwater to Miss Temperance Pond--a cold water match surely!"
The back page has a report about an Irish woman who had not eate... See More
First synagogue in Texas... cornerstone laid by Masons...
Item #556862
June 10, 1870
DESERET EVENING NEWS, from Salt Lake City, Utah, dated June 10, 1870
* 1st Jewish synagogue in Texas
* Charles Dickens death (1st report)
On page 2 under "Texas" is a report headed: "Corner Stone Laid".
The brief but historic report, datelined "Galveston", reads:
* The corner stone of the first Jewish Synagogue in the State, was laid today by the Grand Lo... See More
German Spies...
Item #556848
June 21, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 21, 1938
* Nazis spies indicted in the U.S....
* Germans... Espionage...
This 42 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "U.S. JURY INDICTS 18 AS SPIES IN REICH GOVERNMENT'S PAY; SECRET SERVICE HEAD NAMED" with subheads. (see) More on the inside pages including photos of the accused.
Other news of t... See More
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #556822
June 29, 1933
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 29, 1933
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* DEATH COMES TO FATTY ARBUCKLE
* Dies of Heart Attack Early Today in New York City
Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
source: wikipedia: Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle, also known as Fatty Arbuckle ... See More
Early Texas...
Item #556716
June 26, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL (which later became Balou's - similar to Harper's Weekly), Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1852
* Catching Wild Horses...
* Early Texas...
On the front page there is an illustration titled "Mode Of Catching Wild Horses On The Prairies, Texas" and a related article: "Catching Wild Horses On A Prairie".
Inside, there are several illustrations includ... See More
Oil City, Pennsylvania... Oil Creek Disaster...
Item #556711
June 06, 1892
DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania PA June 6, 1892
* Oil City Pennsylvania
* Titusville PA
* Oil Creek Disaster (1st report)
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2 that include:
* FIRE FOLLOWS FLOOD
* A Veritable Reign of Terror in the Oil Creek Valley
* More Than One Hundred Lives Reported Lost
* Burning Oil On The Flood Top
* Terror Stricken Titusville
Tells... See More
Laboratory instruments...
Item #556708
June 13, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, NY, June 13, 1885
* Laboratory wire apparatus illustrations
* Hotchkiss Machine Guns
There are 25 illustrations of "Wire Apparatus For Laboratory Use" that take up most of the front page, with references identifying the various instruments. There also is a related article that concludes on page 2.
There are various illust... See More
Babe Ruth...
Item #556620
June 27, 1934
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, NY, June 27, 1934
* Babe Ruth
* New York Yankees
This 30 page newspaper has a nice three column headline on the front page: "RUTH BELTS NO. 12 WITH ONE ON; COTTON'S 67 LEADS IN OPEN" with subheads and lineup. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Joe Louis...
Item #555641
June 19, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1941
* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber
* Billy Conn
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (printed during the fight)
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* LOUIS-CONN FIGHT ATTRACTS 50,000 TO POLO GROUNDS
* Bomber, Making 18th Defense of Heavyweight Laurels, faces Pittsburgher
* CROWD SLOW IN ARRIVING
and more. Much more ... See More
Item #554769
June 18, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 18, 1873. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "A Scene in the Pool-Room -- Selling the Entries for the Jerome Park Races". Other illustrations within the issue include "A Hint to Employers of Girls" by Bellew; "The Vessels of War Now in the Harbor, including the 'Ju... See More
Item #554767
June 22, 1874
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 22, 1874. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "The Proposed Reciprocity Treaty". Other illustrations within the issue include "Mr. Minot A. Osborn, Editor of the New Haven 'Register'"; "Procession of the Corpus Christi Festival from the Church of St. Stephen, Vienna... See More
Item #554715
June 02, 1873
THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 2, 1873. The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "The Board of Police Commissioners". Other illustrations within the issue include "The Boston Fire of Friday Last"; "'Decoration Day' Illustrated" and "General Ronald McKensie, Leader of the Recent Raid Into Mex... See More
Item #554477
June 11, 1921
LESLIE'S, New York, NY, June 11, 1921
The front illustration is entitled "In Normandy" by George Elmer Browne. This issue is loaded with stories and photos. Also has a color Ideal ~ Arcola Heating Outfits ad on the back cover as well.
This is a complete issue which measures approximately 8 x 11 inches. The issue has an irregular left spine and two library ink stamp
... See More
The front illustration is entitled "In Normandy" by George Elmer Browne. This issue is loaded with stories and photos. Also has a color Ideal ~ Arcola Heating Outfits ad on the back cover as well.
This is a complete issue which measures approximately 8 x 11 inches. The issue has an irregular left spine and two library ink stamp
Captain John Cleves Symmes...
Item #554061
June 19, 1829
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, N.Y., June 19, 1829
* John Cleves Symmes, Jr. death
On page 3 in the "Obituary" section is one that reads: "In Hamilton, Butler county, Ohio, the 19th ult. Capt. John Cleves Symmes, extensively known as the author of the theory of open poles and concentric spheres..." & more.
News of the day, mostly religious. Some lite foxing, ot... See More
Item #553839
June 28, 1879
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated June 28, 1879. (print only)
This is a single-page Thomas Nast political illustration entitled "The 'Ohio Idea' of Baby-Farming" which includes a small chorus under the illustration title.
The print size is approximately 16 x 11 inches and is in good condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
USS 0-9 disaster...
Item #553631
June 21, 1941
CLEVELAND NEWS, Ohio, June 21, 1941
* USS 0-9 disaster
* World War II era (pre U.S. involvement)
* United States submarine sinking
This 16 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Hope Is Abandoned for All Thirty-Three Aboard U.S. Submarine at Bottom of Sea" with subheads.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise i... See More
Andrew Jackson New York City visit...
Item #553006
June 18, 1833
EVENING POST, New York, NY, June 18, 1833
* Andrew Jackson New York City visit
* 19th century original reading
On page 2 under "Progress of the President" is a detailed report about Andrew Jackson's visit to New York City. Parts of the report describe his appearance and more.
Other news of the day throughout.
4 page in good condition.... See More
Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis death...
Item #551928
June 07, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1933
* Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar Curtis death
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CYRUS H. K. CURTIS DIES IN 83D YEAR" "Publisher and Philanthropist Succumbs at His Estate Near Philadelphia" and more. Plenty of text continues on page 13 with nice photo of Curtis.
Other news of the day through... See More
Empress of Ireland Sinks...
Item #551783
June 03, 1914
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, June 3, 1914. This 10 page newspaper has a two column photo of Captain Anderson with wife on the front page with caption: "Is Captain Andersen Telling Truth? His Wife Sticks To Him. Will Court Of Inquiry Find Out?" Also a two column headline: "URGE RECOVERY OF BODIES IN SUNKEN CRAFT". Other news of the day.
Usual browning with
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Santa Barbara, California...
Item #551103
June 30, 1925
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 30, 1925
* Santa Barbara, California
* Earthquake
This 14 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "SANTA BARBARA DEATH LIST NOT MORE THAN 12; LOSS OF PROPERTY 15 TO 30 MILLIONS" with subheads and related photo. Other news of the day throughout.
Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in... See More
Richard Byrd Transatlantic flight in 1927....
Item #550685
June 30, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated June 30, 1927.
* Richard Evelyn Byrd transatlantic flight
* Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig
This 56 page newspaper has a three line banner headline on the front page:
* BYRD BATTLES FOG, FLIES ON TOWARD PARIS; REPORTS TO SHIP 200 MILES OUT AT SEA; ARMY FLIERS REACH HAWAII IN 26 HOURS
with many subheads and related photo. Much more inside. (see photo... See More
3000 hits for "Big Poison"... with a photo...
Item #549373
June 20, 1942
NEW YORK TIMES, NY, June 20, 1942
* Paul Waner (Big Poison)
* Boston Braves - 3,000 hit with photo
This 28 page newspaper has a page 17 , two line, 1 column headline: "Waner Of Braves Gets 3,000th Hit" & subheads: "Seventh Big Leaguer to Reach Mark--Pirates win in 11th, 7-6, on Elliot's 2d Homer" & more.
The summary highlights Waner's feat mentioning,... See More
Item #548923
June 23, 1939
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 23, 1939 This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 9: "Plans For Gehrig Day". This was two days after Gehrig was diagnosed with the disease. Other news of the day throughout.
Slightly browned, otherwise in good condition.
Item #177814
June 26, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 26, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "The Heel of Hate" by Enright. On the back of the cover page there are several photos from the war.
In this issue, there are several articles including "the Commoner" by George Creel; "Your Two Billion dollar Stake" by... See More
Item #177813
June 19, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 19, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page which has an illustration titled "Salvation Circus" by Chamberlain. On the back of the cover page there are several photos from the war.
In this issue, there are several articles including "Salvation Circus" by George Creel; "Ireland and the War" by N... See More
Queenstown - funerals for Lusitania dead...
Item #177812
June 12, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 12, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page there is a photo of "Lillah McCarthy."
In this issue, there are several articles including "Sorrow in Queenstown" by Norman Hapgood which includes many photos; "War's Effect on One Great Artist" by Dorothy Defries; "... See More
Item #177811
June 05, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 5, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page there are photos from the war in yellow-gray ink.
In this issue, there are several articles including "When Will the War End?" by Norman Hapgood; "The War and America" by David Starr Jordan; "A Stranger Within the Gates" b... See More
Item #177743
June 27, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 27, 1914
Before the title page there is a photo titled "Two Aspirants for Cup Defense Honors." In this issue there are several illustrations including "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford; the double page centerfold illustration which is titled "The Dummy Director" by Oliver Herford and much more
There are also seve... See More
Baseball....
Item #177742
June 20, 1914
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, June 20, 1914
In this issue there are several illustrations including "Delicatessen" by John Sloan; the double page centerfold illustration is titled "A Question of Power" by O. e. Cesare; "Pen and Inklings" by Oliver Herford and much more.
There are also several articles in this issue including "Our Spanish-Ame... See More
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