New Jersey train wreck...
Item #557878
January 10, 1899
SEMI WEEKLY GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, January 10 1899
* South Plainfield New Jersey train wreck
* Lehigh Valley Railroad
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front that include: "DEATH-DEALING CRASH ON THE LEHIGH VALLEY", "Thirteen Passengers Killed and Over Twenty-five Injured", "TRAINS COME TOGETHER HEAD ON" and more.... See More
Steam barge Baltimore sinking...
Item #557871
May 25, 1901
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 25, 1901
* Steam barge Baltimore sinking
* Great Lakes - Lake Huron
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline: "DEATH AND DISASTER ON THE GREAT LAKES" with subheads. Other news of the day.
Usual browning with some margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.... See More
Rex Barney pitches no-hitter for the Brooklyn Dodgers...
Item #557857
September 10, 1948
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 10, 1948
* Rex Barney pitches no-hitter
* Brooklyn Dodgers
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Rex Barney's No-Hit Victory Cops Spotlight" with one column photo of Barney.
Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Rex Barney (December 19, 1924-August 12, 1997) was... See More
Floyd Patterson and Ingmar Johansson... Heavyweight title boxing match...
Item #557841
March 13, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 13, 1961
* Floyd Patterson Heavyweight title boxing match (pre fight news)
* Ingmar Johansson
This 38 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Title Consensus: 'Floyd Has Too Many Tools'" with two illustrations of Patterson and Ingemar Johansson.
Other news of the day throughout. Little... See More
John Cunningham breaks world altitude record...
Item #557814
March 24, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1948
* John Cunningham breaks world altitude record
* Jet propelled De Havilland Vampire airplane
This 52 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 4: "Says He Flew 10 1/2 Miles High"
Tells of John Cunningham breaking the World's altitude record with his De Havilland Vampire jet airplane. A small report but it is what it is.
... 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
From Guernsey during the Nazi occupation...
German propoganda...
Item #557803
November 01, 1940
THE EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, November 1, 1940 This four page newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during almost all of WWII. During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, offering a unique insight into how the Axis reported the news during the war. Some of the articles within thi... See More
Mildred Ella Didrickson Pitches First Inning for the Athletics...
Item #557755
March 21, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1934 This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 29 that includes: "DODGERS CONQUER ATHLETICS BY 4-2", "Miss Didrickson Pitches First Inning for Losers Holding Rivals Scoreless", "Triple Play Saves Her" and more with nice two column photo of Babe Didrickson in uniform being instructed by pitching coach. (see)
Other news... See More
The great Augusta, Georgia fire of 1916...
Item #557737
March 23, 1916
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 23, 1916
* The great Augusta GA fire (1st report)
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "FIRE KING ON RAMPAGE", "Bad Fire In This State And One In Georgia" and "Property Damage of Several Millions and Thousands Are Homeless".
Other news of the day. This issue has some ma... See More
1868 Sacramento California...
Item #557668
February 24, 1868
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, California, February 24, 1868
* Old West original from California
* Uncommon Title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, indians, saloons, gold miners & ... See More
Item #557652
March 19, 1937
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 19, 1937
* New London Texas school explosion
* Nice front page headline for display
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "TAKE 500 BODIES FROM RUINS" with subheads that include: "BLAST HORROR MOUNTING WITH WRECKAGE SEARCH" "Estimate the Final Death Toll Above 600 As Order Restored By M... See More
Item #557651
March 18, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, March 18, 1932
* Adolph Hitler headquarters raided by German police
This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hitler Centres Raided on Civil War Rumor; He Admits Order to 500,000 to Fight Reds".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.... See More
North Dakota blizzard of 1941...
Item #557646
March 17, 1941
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, March 17, 1941
* North Dakota blizzard of 1941
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "44 Perish In Windstorm In Dakota And Minnesota" with subheads. Other news of the day.
Light browning with a piece missing from the lower right area of the front page (see), otherwise good.... See More
Item #557638
February 25, 1928
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, February 25, 1928
* The town of Jenny Lind, Arkansas
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ARKANSAS MINE BLAST IS FATAL TO 13 WORKERS"; "Efforts Hampered For Hours By Fumes"; "2,000 Relatives Surround Entrance to Pits; Cause of Explosion Unknown"... See More
Harry Brooks.. Airplane crash in ocean...
Item #557636
February 26, 1928
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated February 26, 1928
* Aviator Harry Brooks
* Ford Flivver airplane
* Detroit to Miami flight disaster
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* BROOKS MISSING AFTER PLANE PLUNGES IN OCEAN
with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise goo... See More
Item #557628
July 12, 1934
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York City, July 12, 1934
* San Francisco, California general strike riot starting
This 34 page newspaper has a 4column headline on the front page: "4,000 TRUCKMEN QUIT ON COAST; GENERAL STRIKE BELIEVED NEAR" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: The 1934 Wes... See More
RMS Lusitania sinking...
Item #557627
May 10, 1915
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, May 10, 1915
* Post RMS Lusitania sinking
* German torpedo submarine
This 10 page newspaper has a nice two column headline on the front page: "Wilson Is Preparing To Voice Indignation Of American People About the Lusitania" with subheads and other related headlines as well. (see photos)
Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin w... See More
Act signed by Monroe...
Item #557612
April 10, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, April 10, 1824
* President James Monroe act
* United States Military
On the front page under an engraving of the Great Seal is: "An Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four...", signed in type: James Monroe.
Other news of the day with many adverti... See More
Pike's Peak mines... Central Park, New York...
Item #557606
December 10, 1858
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, December 10, 1858 Page 4 has a detailed editorial that criticizes the release of the contract to the highest bidder for the completion of Central Park. A back page report about the "Pike's Peak Mines" has details about the fair quantities of gold "...to be had at these mines."
Other news of the day. Wear at the spine, archival mend to a hole/tear in... See More
Canadian Parliament Buildings fire...
Item #557602
February 04, 1916
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, February 4, 1916
* Canadian Parliament Buildings fire
* Centre Block
* Parliament Hill
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "CANADIAN PARLIAMENT BUILDING IS RAZED BY INCENDIARY FLAMES" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Rebellious States Ruled Out...
Item #557564
December 05, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, New York, dated December 5, 1865
* Post civil war United States Congress
* Rebellious States Ruled Out
The front page has: "The New Congress" "Convening of the Two Branches Yesterday" "Hon. Schulyer Colfax Elected Speaker" "All Representatives from the Rebellious States Ruled Out" "The Radicals Early at Work in Bo... See More
A "steam-wagon" in 1860...
Item #557538
July 14, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 14, 1860
* Early steam wagon
* Pre civil war from our nation's capital
On page 2 under "Steam-Wagon In San Francisco" is a vivid account of a demonstration of a "steam-wagon" in San Francisco. The account also describes the steam-wagon in detail, mentioning that the vehicle "...weighs about ten tons. The driving w... See More
Proposals sought for expanding the Capitol...
Item #557500
July 20, 1860
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 20, 1860
* United States Capital building extension notice
* Pre civil war original
* From our Nation's captial
A front page notice headed "United States Capitol Extension" states that proposals "...will be received...until noon...the 21st of August...for furnishing and putting up the iron ceilings of... See More
Edward Grant Barrow elected President of the New York Yankees...
Item #557493
January 18, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1939 This 42 page newspaper has a nice banner headlines on page 23: "Barrow Is Elected President of Yanks After George Ruppert Declines Post" with many subheads and related photos.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Edward Grant Barrow (May 10, 1868 - December 15, 1953) was an American manager and e... See More
Roy Campanella auto accident...
Item #557491
January 28, 1958
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 28, 1958
* Roy Campanella auto accident
* Brooklyn Dodgers star catcher
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "ROY CAMPANELLA OF THE DODGERS HAS FRACTURED NECK AS CAR HITS POLE".
Nice to have on the front page for display. Other news of the day throughout.
Good condition.
wikipedia notes: C... See More
Muhammad Ali... Cassius Clay... Sonny Liston...
Item #557439
May 25, 1965
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 25, 1965
* Cassius Clay
* Muhammad Ali
* Sonny Liston
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (pre fight news)
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Challenger Liston 13-10 Favorite To Dethrone Clay" with 2 small photos and the tale of the tape.
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
wikipedia no... See More
Charles vs. Walcott boxing...
Item #557420
March 08, 1951
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 8, 1951
* Ezzard Charles vs. Jersey Joe Walcott
* Heavyweight Boxing title fight
This 62 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 25:
* Ezzard Charles Wins Easily Over Walcott
Other news of day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: June 22 of 1949, Walcott got anoth... 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
Famous frontier scouts appearing on stage...
Item #557379
April 11, 1873
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 11, 1873
* Buffalo Bill & Texas Jack
* Famous frontier scouts appearing on stage
Front page has: "The Hostile Indians" "The Murder of Surveyors Retaliation for the Killing of Indians" (see).
Page 7 has an interesting advertisement for "Niblo's Garden" at which are appearing: "Hon. W. F. Cody...the... 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
Granite Iron Ware.... Iron Pot...
Item #557329
November 04, 1876
DESERET EVENING NEWS, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 4, 1876
* Granite iron ware
* Uncommon title - Nice advertisements
Taking more that 1/4 of the front page is a bold ad for "Granite Iron Ware" available at Zion's Co-Operative Mercantile Institute.
Includes a large illustration of an iron pot.
News of the day with many advertisements. 4 pages in nice... See More
Nathan Sharp... Shaker Establishment...
Item #557328
January 26, 1836
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, January 26, 1836
* Uncommon title
* Shakers establishment
Page 3 has a report from the "Zanesville (Ohio) Gazette" that states, in part: "Nathan Sharp, the great head of the Shaker establishment, near Lebanon, has taken one of the sisters to wife..." and absconded with a large sum of money & mortgaged the Shak... 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
Ranger 8 spacecraft...
Item #557293
February 21, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 21, 1965
* Ranger 8 spacecraft
* Lunar mission success
* Photograph of the moon
This 60+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Photos Show 'Frothy' Moon -- Can Man Land There ?" with related photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine with minor margin wear, otherwise in good conditi... See More
New York Giants vs. Washington Senators...
Item #557271
October 06, 1924
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 6, 1924
* New York Giants vs. Washington Senators
* Photos
* World Series
This 20 page newspaper has four column headlines on the front page that include: "GIANTS WIN 6 TO 4" with inning by inning reporting. Nice scoreboard graph as well. (see)
More inside with photos. Other news of the day.
Light browning with a few small binding h... 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
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. O'Neill Bell...
Item #557250
February 16, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 16, 1946
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. O'Neill Bell
* 40th K.O. - pre title fight
This 26 page newspaper has small column headlines on page 7: "Robinson Wins In Second", "Stops Bell as 14,922 Fans Look On in Detroit" with short report.
This is a small report probably because it was before he officially became a title holder.
O... See More
Byron Nelson wins... PGA golf...
Item #557249
February 18, 1946
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 18, 1946
* Byron Nelson wins
* New Orleans Open - PGA golf
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 5: "Byron Nelson New Orleans Open Winner" with a one column photo of Byron Nelson. Other news of the day. 8 pages in good condition save for minor margin wear.
wikipedia notes: The Zurich Cla... See More
Juan Peron elected President of Argentine...
Item #557211
February 25, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 25, 1946
* Juan Peron elected President of Argentina
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* ARGENTINES BALLOT IN ORDERLY CROWDS FOR NEW PRESIDENT
* Nation's Poll of 3,000,000 Under Guard of Army Is Peaceful Everywhere
and more. Continues on page 3 with related photos.
Other news of the day. Rag editio... See More
1st transcontinental air mail flight...
Item #557210
February 24, 1921
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, February 24, 1921
* 1st transcontinental air mail flight flown
* Airplane
* San Francisco California to New York
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* X-COUNTRY MAIL RECORD IS MADE
* San Francisco-to-Hazelhurst, N. Y., Hop Completed in 33 Hours and 20 Minutes
Tells of the very first transcontinental United St... 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
Item #557198
May 09, 1943
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated May 9, 1943.
Headlines on the frontpage read "5 Pages on Tunisian Victory - Wholesale Surrender In Africa"; "OPA Cuts N.Y. Food Prices, Ceiling Prices Listed". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in good condition, see photos for additional details.... See More
Item #557196
December 06, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated December 6, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Senator Murray Denounces Clayton As Cartel Man"; "U.S. Undercuts Unwanted Governments of Europe"; "Nazis Losing 9000 Men Daily On West Front"; "Meet the Army's No. 1 Hero"; "Payroll Tax Faces Senate 'Freeze'". The paper features other war news and stories of the... See More
Item #557195
September 17, 1946
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated September 17, 1946.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Wallace Sticks by Guns - Prepares New Speech"; "What Is Montgomery Doing Here"; "Belgium Works Congo For Atom Energy Ore"; "Truck Strikers Vote on Bohack Plan Today". The paper features other news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in good condit... See More
An Act on Lobster Fishery...
Item #557180
April 17, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, April 17, 1824
* Lobster Fishery act
* Gloucester, Massachusetts
The front page has: "An Act regulating the Lobster Fishery in the town of Gloucester."
Page 3 has a report about the final performance of the Liliputian Minstrels at Pantheon Hall.
Other news of the day with many ads throughout. Some light foxin... See More
Illustration of New York City...
Item #557174
November 18, 1871
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, November 18, 1871 (print only)
This print is a singlepage illustration containing an engraving entitled "New York City - Representation of the Cautionary Signals of Approaching Storms, Now in Operation at No. 120 Broadway."
The approximate size is 11 x 15.75 inches. See photos for details.... See More
football...
Item #557165
November 04, 1933
* Hunk Anderson
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a lady selecting Masquerade mask, one of which seems to be somewhat like her features (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "Is Notre Dame's Hunk Anderson on the Spot?
Baseball...
Item #557158
September 30, 1933
* Baseball Pennants
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of young cowgirl with her laso (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "How Pennants are Really Won - When Luck Steps In, Bang Goes Everything, Says a Famous Baseball
Golf...
Item #557156
September 16, 1933
* Johnny Goodman, golf
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of an astonished looking young lady on scales but she doesn't realized that her accompanying gentleman's bulldog is partially standing on the scales as well (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
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