Gualberto Villarroel of Bolivia assassinated...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 22, 1946



* Gualberto Villarroel assassinated

* Bolivian President



This 28 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "BOLIVIAN PRESIDENT IS SLAIN BY REBELS", with subhead and photo of Villarroel. Other news of the day throughout.



Complete.  Minor foxing, otherwise in good condition (see images).... See More  

Civil War 1862... Cedar Keys, Florida...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, NY, February 14, 1862



* Cedar Keys, Florida

* Port Royal, South Carolina



This genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are:



* INTERESTING FROM KEY WEST

* THE UNION FLEET AT WORK

* The Union Expedition to Cedar Keys, Florida

* Rebel Vessels Fort... See More  

Richard Byrd Transatlantic flight in 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  

Eagle engraving in the masthead...

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President Wilson note to Germany... Post-Lusitania...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, May 13, 1915  This 10 page newspaper has a nice three line banner headline on the front page:



* GERMANY MUST ACT; NOT QUIBBLE NOR PROMISE - WILSON NOTE WILL NOT ADMIT DODGING



with subheads. Other news of the day including much on World War I (pre U.S. involvement).



Usual browning with some margin wear, otherwise good. Handle with care.... See More  

WWII in the Pacific Isles...

DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, November 22, 1943



The front page of this WWII issue features the headline "YANKS INVADE GILBERT ISLES" and the following subhead:  "Attack Jap Bases on Tarawa and Makin by Land, Sea, Air".  A front page map is also included, showing the various Pacific islands occupied by the Americans and Japanese.



This issue contains only the fr... See More  

Carpenter okay...

DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, May 26, 1962



The front page of this issue features the following headline:  "CARPENTER OK, ORBIT FLAWS STUMP EXPERTS", which relates the events of the Carpenter's re-entry into our atmosphere.



This issue is in good condition and is complete in about 32 pages.

New York City...

THE TRIB, New York, New York, January 11, 1978



The front page of this issue shows a photograph of Metropolitan New York with a headline reading:  "Court Enjoins Trib Drivers".



This issue is in good condition and is complete in approximately 60 pages.

Chevalier Dies...

SUNDAY NEWS, New York, New York, January 2, 1972



* Chevalier Dies



The front page of this issue features the headline:  "Chevalier Dies in Paris at 83".



Additional headlines include:  "Subways Roll" and "Delay Fare Hike".  A photograph shows people waiting for a subway.



This issue is in good condition and includes the outer leaf only.... See More  

Explorer Robert Edwin Peary...

SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, September 8, 1909 



* Explorer Robert Edwin Peary

* Arctic North Pole



This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "PEARY OFF BELLE ISLE" "ON THE WAY TO SYDNEY, C.B." "No More News From Explorer" with smaller headlines within the 2 full columns of text.



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Weldon, North Carolina...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, May 19, 1862 



* Weldon, North Carolina 

* Pensacola, Florida 



This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH" "RUMORED EVACUATION OF WELDON N. C." "Gov. Clark, of North Carol... See More  

John F. Kennedy assassinated...

ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963  Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy:

"PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".

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Dionne quintuplets born...

THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 29, 1934 



* Dionne quintuplets born (1st report)

* "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Mother; Largest 3 Lbs., 4 Ounces; Smallest a Lb. Less"



This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Mother; Largest 3 Lbs., 4 Ounces; Smallest a Lb. Less" tells of the birth of the famous... See More  

Aviator explorer Richard Byrd...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, January 18, 1929 



* Aviator explorer Richard Byrd

* Antarctic expedition



This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front that include: "BYRD ON AERIAL TOUR NAMES DISCOVERIES FOR ATLANTIC FLIERS" "Cloud Mirage Like One Met Over Ocean Moves Him to Call Inlet 'Lindbergh'" "Swinging Needle Reminds Him of Chamberlain's Struggle,... See More  

BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, April 21, 1826



* Attorney general William Wirt

* 19th century original reading



A page 3 report says, "Mr. Writ [sic], Attorney General of the United States, has been appointed Professor of Law in the University of Virginia. The Richmond Inquirer thinks it probable that he will not accept..."



Other news of the day, mostly r... See More  

Wilbur Clark death...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 28, 1965 



* Wilbur Clark death 

* Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada 



This 26 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6-B: "Wilbur Clark, Hotel Man, Dies" with one column photo of Clark.



Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.



wikipedia notes: The original name was Wilbur Cla... See More  

the game of "Wicket"...

PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, N.Y., February 14, 1857 



* Uncommon sports related issue 



An inside page has two letters concerning the game of "Wicket". Includes a small diagram of the ground plan. Another page has an article: "Snipe-Shooting On The Down Jersey' Marshes."



Much more. A volume I issue.16 pages in good condition.... See More  

Monroe's state of the union address...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 18, 1820   Over 3 pages are taken up with the: "President's Message", being James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address. At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.

The annual address was a tradition begun with Washington and continues to this day.

Among other items are various reports from Co... See More  

Bonus Army in 1932....

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, July 30, 1932.

 

* Bonus Army - Bonus March

* President Herbert Hoover



The front page of this issue has a subheader saying "Johnstown Becomes Haven for Fleeing Bonus Army" and another saying "Harrison Opens Fire on Hoover Administration."

Other news of the day throuhgout. Library label within the photo. Usual browning, othe

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Battle of Tuxpan, Veracruz...

EVENING POST, New York, NY, May 17, 1847



* Battle of Tuxpan, Veracruz

* Commodore Matthew C. Perry



On the front page under "The Capture Of Tuxpan" is a brief report, followed by the "Official" account of the capture, datelined "United States Flag Ship Mississippi, At sea, off Vera Cruz, April 24, 1847." The account is signed in type: M. C. Perry.



There is ... See More  

School Laction Act...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, from Massachusetts, dated February 11, 1826.



* President John Quincy Adams

* Education



On the front page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is:



* An Act to authorize the Legislature of the State of Ohio to sell the lands heretofore appropriated for the use of Schools in that State...



signed in type: John Quincy Adams.



Other news of the day inc... See More  

3000 hits for "Big Poison"... with a photo...

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  

David Ross Locke...

WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, Madison, Wisconsin, December 28, 1868 



* David Ross Locke... 

* Petroleum V. Nasby... 



Page 2 has: "Nasby" "Mr. Nasby and His Friends Discuss the Message--The Financial Policy of the President Particularly is Approved of at the Beginning, But--"



Takes 3/4 of a column, signed in type: Petroleum Nasby. A humorous item using ma... See More  

Japan surrendering...

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, August 10, 1945



* Japan surrendering

* World War II original



This 10 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "U.S. Prepares to Reject Jap Offer to Surrender but Keep Emperor" with related subheads and photo.



Other news of the day throughout. good condition.... See More  

A new poem by Tennyson...

NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, July 26, 1859



* English Poet Alfred Tennyson

* 1st Baron



On page 2 under "Tennyson' New Poem" is a report about Tennyson's new poem, "The Idylls of the King". A lengthy poem taking most of the page. Tennyson added to this poem in 1869 & 1872, and completed the great work in 1885.



Other news of the day includes: "The State Of Ita... See More