Ararat rebellion...
Item #639256
July 07, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1930
* Ararat Rebellion (Agri)
* Kurdish Republic - Kurds
* Turkey - Turkish - Turks
The front page has a two column heading: "Turks Fight Kurds With Land and Air Forces; Attack Tribesmen on Mt. Ararat on Four Sides" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More
New York Giants win NFL championship...
Item #639219
December 12, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 12, 1938
* NFL football championship game w/ photos
* New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers
The sport's section (page 18) has a three column heading: "New York Giants Beat Green Bay Packers in Pro Grid Title Game" with lineup. First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers... See More
Julian Byng death... Governor General of Canada...
Item #639176
June 07, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1935
* Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy
* 12th Governor General of Canada
* British Army officer
The front page has a one column heading: "BRITAIN LOSES HERO AS LORD BYNG DIES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
O... See More
August Anheuser Busch Sr. death... beer magnate...
Item #639021
February 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1934
* August Anheuser Busch Sr. suicide death
* American brewery president and CEO
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "AUGUST BUSCH ENDS LIFE WITH PISTOL" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of August Anheuser Busch Sr., American brewing magnate in St. Louis, Missouri. I suspect this is one of the few... See More
Anglo-German Naval Agreement...
Item #639002
June 19, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1935
* Anglo-German Naval Agreement
* United Kingdom and Germany
* Kriegsmarine vs. Royal Navy
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BRITISH GIVE REICH A 35% NAVAL RATIO, 45% IN SUBMARINES" with subheads. (see) Lengthy reporting continues on page 4 with complete text of the agreeement.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
Convicted felon Alabama Pitts & baseball...
Item #639000
June 18, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1935
* Convicted felon Alabama Pitts
* Kenesaw Mounted Landis
* MLB Baseball
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Landis Rules Pitts May Play Ball, But Not in Exhibitions This Year" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this ... See More
Aga Khan III... Epsom Derby...
Item #638978
June 06, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1935
* Aga Khan III thoroughbred racehorse Bahram
* Wins Epsom Derby - Surrey, England UK
* Sir Sultan Mahommed Shah
Page 27 has a seven column headline: "250,000 Watch the Aga Khan's Bahram Annex Epsom Downs Derby" with subheads and photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, s... See More
Frederick Gross family poisoning deaths...
Item #638943
May 11, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1935
* Frederick Gross family deaths
* Poisoning mystery
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "5 IN FAMILY KILLED BY A RARE POISON; FATHER IS ACCUSED" with subheads. Lengthy text continues on the back page with photo of Gross.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was p... See More
Barbara Hutton divorce w/ Alexis Mdivani...
Item #638942
May 12, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1935
* Barbara Hutton's pending divorce
* "Poor Little Rich Girl" heiress
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Barbara Hutton Will Wed Danish Count After Divorcing Mdivani at Reno This Week" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on ve... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone changes plea....
Item #638932
July 31, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone tax evasion case
* Changes plea to Judge H. Wilkerson
Page 12 has a one column heading: "CAPONE BEGS A TRIAL AS COURT BARS DEAL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Al Capone changing his mind and pleading not guilty after learning he may get a hefty jail sentence on the tax evasion charge. This ... See More
Jim Mollison Atlantic Ocean flight....
Item #638910
August 22, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 22, 1932
* Jim Mollison
* Airplane - aviation
* 1st solo Atlantic flight (W to E)
The front page has a one column heading: "5,000 HAIL MOLLISON, HERE AFTER SEA HOP; FLIGHT BACK SPEEDED" with subheads. Much more on page 3 with related pictorial. Coverage on the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean from West to East. Maybe not as significant as Lin... See More
MS St. Louis ocean liner... Jewish refugees...
Item #638872
June 06, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1939..
* German Ocean Liner MS St. Louis
* Jewish refugees are refused in Cuba
* "Voyage of the Damned" - Jews
The front page has a one column heading: "CUBA OPENS DOORS TO 907 ON ST. LOUIS" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high ... See More
Dutch Schultz trial ends in a deadlock..
Item #638745
April 28, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 28, 1935
* Dutch Schultz trial ends in a deadlock
* Jewish gangster - beer baron - bootlegger
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DEADLOCK OF JURY ENDS SCHULTZ TRIAL; 7 TO 5 AT THE END" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the end of Arthur 'Dutch Schultz' Flegenheimer's trial for income tax evasion that resulted in a... See More
A Franklin D. Roosevelt Fireside Chat Issue !
Item #638739
April 29, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1935
* Bank Crisis - New Deal
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* Works Relief Program
* Social Security Act
* Fireside Chat (1st report)
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "PRESIDENT IN TALK TO NATION PROMISES TO EXPEDITE RELIEF; EMPHASIZES SOCIAL SECURITY" with subheads and complete text of Roosevelt's address on page 2. Lengthy... See More
Parliamentary elections in the Free City of Danzig...
Item #638699
April 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1935
* Parliamentary elections
* Free City of Danzig
* Nazis & Adolph Hitler
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "NAZIS BALKED AT DANZIG, FALLING SHORT OF 2/3 VOTE; POLES PROTEST TERRORISM" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the... See More
Bugs Moran arrested for vagrancy...
Item #638685
October 22, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1930
* George "Bugs" Moran arrested
* Al 'Scarface' Capone rival in jail
* Chicago gangster - gangland war
Page 5 has a one column heading: "'Bugs' Moran Seized As Chicago Vagrant" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on... See More
The Detroit TIgers win the World Series...
Item #638674
October 11, 1968
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, October 11, 1968
* The Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals
* Win 3rd World Series title
The front page has the 4 column heading: "Tigers Win and Take Series", with a corresponding photo and related text. The sports section has considerable details with additional photos.
The issue is believed to be complete in 88 pages, but is being sold for the ... See More
Item #638670
January 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 16, 1935
* Jimmy Doolittle breaks flight record
* Transcontinental transport airplanes
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "DOOLITTLE SPANS U. S. IN 12 HOURS" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Jimmy Doolittle breaking the transcontinental flight record for transport airplanes. Always nice to have notable events in history ... See More
Baldwin v. G.A.F. Seelig, Inc....
Item #638610
March 05, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1935
* Baldwin v. G.A.F. Seelig, Inc. ruling
* United States Supreme Court decision
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "U.S. COURT RULES ALBANY VIOLATES INTERSTATE LAW IN CONTROL OF BULK MILK" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with complete court ruling.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in ... See More
Item #638605
March 02, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1935
* Territory of the Saar Basin
* Reunification with Germany
* Saar status referendum, 1935
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SAAR GIVES HITLER DELIRIOUS OVATION AS IT REJOINS REICH" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with 2 related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pa... See More
Sitting Bull and his Indians bands...
Item #638576
May 03, 1878
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1878 The front page has about half a column headed: "Sitting Bull And His Bands" with various subheads including: "Reported Disposition of the Wily Savage to Make Peace--Letters Received by Gen. Miles from Fort Keogh..." and more.
Ten pages, a few minor margin tears, evenly toned, good condition but should be handled carefully.
Augusta, Lady Gregory death... Irish playwright...
Item #638522
May 24, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1932
* Augusta, Lady Gregory death
* Irish playwright & folklorist
* Amelia Earhart's recent solo flight
Page 19 has a one column heading: "LADY GREGORY DEAD; IRISH PLAYWRIGHT" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Augusta, Lady Gregory, Irish dramatist, folklorist and theatre manager.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Babe Ruth joins Boston Braves in 1935....
Item #638521
February 28, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1935
* Babe Ruth agrees to join Boston Braves
The sport's section (page 23) has a banner headline: "Plan to Succeed McKechnie as Manager of Braves in 1936 Disclosed by Ruth" with subheads that include: "RUTH WILL PILOT BRAVES NEXT YEAR" "Salary Fixed At 25,000" and more. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history rep... See More
Cardinal Michael von Faulbaber hits at Nazis...
Item #638500
February 11, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 11, 1935
* Michael von Faulhaber - Roman Catholic Cardinal
* Archbishop of Munich opposes Nazi government
The front page has a one column heading: "CARDINAL IN THREAT TO CUT OFF NAZIS" with subheads. (see) See below for more information. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and adv... See More
Kirsten Flagstad... At the MET in 1935...
Item #638452
February 07, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 7, 1935
* Kirsten Flagstad - Norwegian opera singer
* Tristan und Isolde music drama
* Metropolitan Opera "The Met"
The top of page 22 has a one column heading: "FLAGSTAD HAILED IN ROLE OF ISOLDE" with subheads and photo. See images for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag e... See More
J. S. Fletcher death... English author...
Item #638447
February 01, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1935
* Joseph Smith Fletcher death
* English author - detective fiction
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "J. S. FLETCHER DIES; POPULAR NOVELIST" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of J. S. Fletcher, English journalist and author who specialized in detective fiction during the "Golden Age".
Other ... See More
Slot Machines siezed... Mayor La Guardia...
Item #638442
October 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1934
* Slot machines seized and destroyed
* Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia photo
* Depression era illegal gambling
The front page has a one column heading: "1,155 SLOT MACHINES SUNK IN SOUND" with subheads that include: "Mayor Smashes Several and Heaves Others From Barge Off Heart Island" and more. (see) Coverage continues inside with nice ... See More
Prohibition ends in Iceland in 1935...
Item #638439
February 03, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 3, 1935
* Prohibition ends in Iceland
* Beer returns - legal liquor
The top of the front page has a small one column heading: "Iceland Ends Prohibition; Few Drink Excessively" (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
... See More
Lone Pine earthquake... California...
Item #638304
March 27, 1872
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1872
* Lone Pine earthquake
* California
The front page has small one column headings: "Earthquake In California" "Goods Shaken from Shelves and Walls Cracked--Duration Twenty Seconds" First report on the Lone Pine, California earthquake.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light foxing spots, nice condition.... See More
Saar status referendum, 1935...
Item #638265
January 14, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1935
* Saar status referendum, 1935
* Territory of the Saar Basin plebiscite
* Reunification with Germany - Nazis
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "SAAR PLEBISCITE ORDERLY AS 98% CAST THEIR VOTES; NAZI TOTAL IS PUT AT 80%" with subheads. (see) More on page 3 with two related photos. Lengthy text.
Other news, sports and advertis... See More
Actress Grace Moore & Al Capone deaths...
Item #638234
January 27, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1947
* Grace Moore killed in airplane crash
* Opera singer & actress - Tennessee Nightingale
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone death
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "GRACE MOORE DIES IN BURNING PLANE; PRINCE ALSO KILLED" with subheads that include: "Crash In Denmark" "Take-Off Mishap Fatal to Sing... See More
Hermann Göring elected President of Reichsatg...
Item #638150
August 31, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1932
* Nazi leader Hermann Göring
* Elected president of the Reichstag
The top of the front page has one column headings: "REICHSTAG IS CALM; WILL ASK HINDENBURG TO LET IT CONTINUE" "Nazi Is Elected Speaker--'Toleration' of the Present Cabinet Is Likely" "Red Assails The President" and more. (see) First report coverag... See More
James Mark Baldwin death...
Item #638084
November 09, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 9, 1934
* James Mark Baldwin death
* Psychology - psychiatry - evolution
* Princeton University
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "JAMES M. BALDWIN, PSYCHOLOGIST, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of James Mark Baldwin, American philosopher and psychologist. I suspect this is one of the few publication... See More
Helen Keller slams Hitler & Mussolini...
Item #638029
September 20, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1934
* Helen Keller - deaf & blind author
* Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "HELEN KELLER HITS AT TWO DICTATORS" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a hi... See More
Alice Speed-Stoll kidnapping....
Item #638028
October 11, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 11, 1934
* Alice Speed-Stoll kidnapping for ransom
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Mrs. B. V. Stoll Kidnapped From Her Louisville Home" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare ... See More
Raymond Poincaré death...
Item #638023
October 15, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1934
* French Statesman Raymond Poincaré death
* Prime Minister & President of France
The front page has a one column heading: "POINCARE IS DEAD; WAR STATESMAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues inside with photo. (see) Lengthy text. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication... See More
Charles Gardiner death... Black Hawks goaltender...
Item #637850
June 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1934
* Charles Gardiner death
* Chicago Black Hawks goaltender
* National Ice Hockey League
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "CHARLES GARDINER, HOCKEY STAR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Charles Gardiner, Chicago Black Hawks goaltender in National Hockey League. I suspect this is one of the fe... See More
Guglielmo Marconi radio waves for ships......
Item #637849
July 31, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 31, 1934
* Guglielmo Marconi invention
* Ultra short wave wireless radio
* For ship navigation in the blind
The front page has a one column heading: "DEVICE BY MARCONI GUIDES SHIP IN FOG" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newspr... See More
Medgar Evers assailant arrested... 125,000 rally in Detroit along with Martin Luther King...
Item #637703
June 24, 1963
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1963 The front page has a column-wide article "SUSPECT CHARGED IN EVERS MURDER" with subhead "Mississippi Salesman, 42, Seized After Fingerprints on Rifle Are Checked". "Byron de La Beckwith, known as an outspoken white supremacist, was charged with murder today in the ambush slaying of Medgar W. Evers, Negro Civil rights leader...".... See More
MArburg speech... Franz von Papen...
Item #637691
June 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1934
* Franz von Papen
* Marburg Speech
* Anti-National Socialism
The top of the front page has a one column headline: "PAPEN BACKS RIGHT TO CRITICIZE NAZIS ASKS FREER PRESS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the address given by German Vice Chancellor Franz von Papen at the University of Marburg. It was the last publicly made speech in Ge... See More
Ian Fleming death... James Bond...
Item #637683
August 13, 1964
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1964
* English author Ian Fleming death
* James Bond - spy fiction novels
The bottom of the front page has a one column heading: "Ian Fleming Dead; Created James Bond" (see) Report continues on page 29 with: "Ian Fleming, Author, 56, Dies; Created James Bond, Agent 007" and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of English Author, ... See More
Archbishop Leon Tourian assassination...
Item #637648
January 03, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 3, 1934
* Archbishop Leon Tourian burial (mausoleum)
* Armenian Apostolic Church of America
The top of page 20 has a one column heading: "ARCHBISHOP'S BODY IS PLACED IN VAULT" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, nice condition.... See More
Glenn Curtiss death... Irpinia earthquake.....
Item #637645
July 23, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1930
* Glenn Curtiss death
* Aviation pioneer
* U.S. airplane industry
The front page has a one column heading: "GLENN CURTISS DIES, PIONEER IN AVIATION" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
Charles Ponzi... Wall Street con man...
Item #637633
February 15, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 15, 1934
* Charles Ponzi arrested again w/ photo
* Wall Street scheme - Stock Market
The back has a one column heading: "PONZI QUITS PRISON, IS HELD AS ALIEN" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high ... See More
Times Square station subway accident....
Item #637500
August 25, 1928
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 25, 1928
* 1928 Times Square station derailment
* IRT Broadway - Seventh Avenue Line
* New York City subway accident
The front page has a four column headline: "N. Y. SUBWAY CRASH KILLS 17; TIMES SQUARE AREA IN PANIC AT HIGHT OF 5 O'CLOCK RUSH" with many subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More
Nazi treatment of Jews considered re. Olympics...
Item #637441
June 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1934
* 1936 Olympics to be boycotted ?
* Persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany
The top of page 21 has a banner headline: "Nazi Stand on Jews to Be Studied Further Before U. S. Takes Olympic Action" with subheads and photo of Avery Brundage. Unusual finding a headline in the sport's section that relates to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany.
Other ... See More
David Wesson, cooking oil pioneer, has died...
Item #637440
May 23, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1934 The top of page 19 has a one column head: "DAVID WESSON, 73, INVENTOR, IS DEAD" with subheads.
First report coverage on the death of David Wesson, food chemist who developed the novel process for deodorizing cottonseed oil for commercial use. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory ... See More
Fred C. Ainsworth death.... U.S. Army surgeon...
Item #637438
June 06, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1934
* Fred C. Ainsworth death
* United States Army surgeon
* Adjutant General
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "GEN. F. C. AINSWORTH IS DEAD IN CAPITAL" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Fred. C. Ainsworth, surgeon in the United States Army and Adjutant General. I suspect this is one of the few publicati... See More
Spiro T. Agnew Resigns... Mets win pennant...
Item #637296
October 11, 1973
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 11, 1973 The front page has a three line banner head: "Agnew Quits Vice Presidency And Admits Tax Evasion In 67; Nixon Consults On Successor" with subhead: "Judge Orders Fine, 3 Years Probation". Related reports as well as a letter of resignation from Agnew to Nixon with Nixon's reply and a photo of Agnew.
Also on the front page is "Mets Win... See More
Founding of television...
Item #637289
February 04, 1927
NEW YORK TIMES, February 4, 1927
* Early television tests
* John Logie Baird
Page 6 has one column headlines that include: "GLASGOW LISTENS TO SOUND OF FACES" "Television Inventor Shows How Image of Every Substance Emits Distinctive Refrain" "Baird Describes Research" and more. See photos for text.
This was a very significant report concerning the foundi... See More
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