Lee Bible's land speed record attempt disaster...
Item #632632
March 14, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, March 14, 1929
* Race car driver Lee Bible killed
* Land speed record attempt
* Ormond Beach, Florida
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Season's Racing at Daytona Cancelled, Result of Bible, Cameraman Deaths" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, a little margin wea... See More
Captain George Fired herioc rescue...
Item #630501
January 27, 1929
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, January 27, 1929
* Captain George Fried
* SS America rescue mission
* Italian steamship Florida
* Harry Manning
The front page has a two column heading: "NEW YORK GIVES CAPTAIN FIRED A VOCIFEROUS WELCOME FOR HIS HEROIC RESCUE" with photo of Fried. (see)
Other news & advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light toning, min... See More
Palm Beach Fl tankers disaster...
Item #628327
October 24, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 24, 1943
* Palm Beach, Florida
* Tankers collision & explosion disaster
This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "88 PERISH IN CRASH OF TWO TANKERS OFF FLORIDA COAST" "Seamen and Naval Gunners Burn to Death as Explosion Sets Both Ships on Fire" "ONE LADEN WITH GASOLIN... See More
Building lots in Naples, Florida, for $10 each...
Item #628306
April 11, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, April 11, 1887 Noted in the masthead: "Official Organ Of The Florida Fruit Growers' Assoc. & the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Protective Assoc." with the content, and the ads, focused on such.
An inside page has a full column advertisement for: "NAPLES ! The Most Southern City of Florida...20,000 City Lots...An I... See More
Chicago wants Al Capone to leave...
Item #628076
March 23, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1930
* Gangster Al "Scarface" Capone
* City of Chicago wants him out
Page 8 has one column headings: "Florida Restrained From Seizing Capone" "Federal Judge Grants Order Preventing Sheriffs From Molesting Gangster on Arrival" "Federal Judge Indicts Capone 'Treasurer'" and more. Coverage on Al Capone turning himsel... See More
Harvey Firestone in 1938....
Item #627472
February 08, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1938
* Harvey Firestone death (1st report)
* Rubber manufacturer
Page 21 has one column headings that include: "HARVEY FIRESTONE IS DEAD IN FLORIDA" "Rubber Manufacturer Dies in Sleep at His Miami Estate---He Was 69" and more with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
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* Harvey Firestone death (1st report)
* Rubber manufacturer
Page 21 has one column headings that include: "HARVEY FIRESTONE IS DEAD IN FLORIDA" "Rubber Manufacturer Dies in Sleep at His Miami Estate---He Was 69" and more with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Florida described...
Item #623525
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1766 A very nice and detailed article is: "An Account of East Florida" (see), taking over a full page. Other articles include: "Laws Ill Executed with respect ot Vagabonds" "Miraculous Cure of a Consumption" "Charter Granted to the East India Company" ; much on: "Finances of this Kingdom" "L... See More
What Hitler has done to the youth...
Item #621158
February 28, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, Feb. 28, 1944 The headlines read" "What Hitlerism Has Done to Youth" "We Want to Quit - Finns Tell Hitler" "Pig Sties for War Workers - Florida Housing Blocked" "Vichyites Can't Halt Patriots' Sabotage" "2 Catholic Groups Attack Health Bill" "Soviets Roll Up Northern Front".
Tabloid-size, complete i... See More
Naval events in the Civil War...
Item #620672
March 03, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 3, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "Another Naval Disaster" "Capture of the U.S. Gunboat Indianola by the Rebels" "Capture & Burning of the Ship Jacob Bell by the Florida" "Running the Wilmington, N.C., Blockade" "Resignation of General Sigel" and more.
Eight pages, bit irregular at the spine, generall... See More
Pneumatic pile driving...
Item #620323
February 09, 1850
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 9, 1850 The front cover has "Potts' Pneumatic Pile Driving for Forming Foundations, for Piers, Embankments, &" and "Allen's Alphabetical Spelling, Reading and Arithmetical Table". Inside the issue is Improvements in Apparatus for Making Mould Candles"; "Shark's Tooth found in Pease Creek, East Florida"... See More
Latest from the War of 1812, and more...
Item #619088
January 16, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 16, 1813 Among the articles are: "Legislature of South Carolina - An Act to Prevent Dueling" "East Florida" "Mint Establishment", and nearly 3 pages under the heading: "Our Naval Victories".
Over 3 1/2 pages are headed: "Events of the War" with various subheads including: "Military"; a letter si... See More
Florida is now a United States possession...
Item #617734
July 28, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 28, 1821
* Florida officially in United States possession
The front page has an historic report concerning Florida which begins: "Florida, at length, is in the peaceable possession of the United States, acquired by treaty. On the 10th inst. the flags were exchanged at St. Augustine, under salutes of artillery, in ample form..." with... See More
Key West, Florida fire disaster...
Item #617662
May 30, 1859
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1859
* Key West, Florida
* Fire disaster (1st report)
Page 4 has an article with small headings: "Destructive Conflagration" "The Great Fire In Key West--Destruction Of All The Stores" (see)
Other news of the day just prior to the Civil War. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Malcolm Campbell... Over 300 MPH in automobile...
Item #615929
March 08, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 8, 1935
* Race driver Malcolm Campbell
* Land rocket car speed record at Daytona Beach, Florida
This 44 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Campbell Breaks Auto Record, Drives at 276.816 Miles and Hour" and more (see images) Reporting continues on page 29 with related photos (see images).
Other news, sports and advert... See More
Naples is captured by the Austrians...
Item #615527
May 16, 1821
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C.., May 16, 1821 The front page has historic content on the history of Italy with the top of the page: "The Fate Of Naples Decided!" and within the article is: "...The papers announce the important fact that the Neapolitians have FAILED IN THEIR ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH A FREE GOVERNMENT! They have signed a convention with the Austrians &... See More
Hurricane hits Santo Domingo...
Item #610559
September 04, 1930
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, September 4, 1930 The front page has a banner headline "Loss of Life Is Feared In Santo Domingo By Hurricane" with subhead "Path Uncertain As Winds Whip Across Islands" "Florida May Be In Path of First Tornado Of Season".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day are within.
This is complete in 8 pages with som... See More
Torture device illustrated... Madras, India...
Item #609768
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1747 One page has an interesting engraving of: "...a cruel machine...supposed to be made use of by the rebels to extort confession..." with the text going on to describe its use (see). Another page has a print of: "...a Stone found in Cast Steeds Garden..." with an inscription (see).
Another page is taken up with: "A Suc
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Another page is taken up with: "A Suc
Georgia & Florida after the war...
Item #605673
June 08, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1866
* Florida & Georgia
* Post Civil War reconstruction
The front page has one column headlines that include: "AFFAIRS IN THE SOUTH" "Condition of Corn and Cotton Crops in Georgia" "Good Effects of Giving Freedmen a Share of the Produce" "Improved State of Union Feeling in Florida" and more (see photos). Lengthy text c... See More
Air Florida Flight 90 disaster... Potomac River...
Item #601836
January 14, 1982
THE KANSAN, Kansas City, Kansas, January 14, 1982
* Air Florida Flight 90
* Potomac River
* 14th Street Bridge
The front page has a three column headline: "Officials begin wreckage probe" with related map. This is 1st report coverage on Air Florida Flight 90 airplane disaster in Washington D.C.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, n... See More
State of Florida - Pomona collision...
Item #600685
August 11, 1884
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, August 11, 1884
* SS State of Florida
* Bark Pomona
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "DOWN IN MID-OCEAN", "The Steamer State of Florida Collides With the Bark Ponema (sic), and Both Are Sunk" "The Cold, Dark Waters of the ... See More
Less than a month before the end of the Civil War...
Item #599785
March 10, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 10, 1865
* Battle of Waynesboro
Among the front page reports from just a month before the end of the Civil War are: "From South Carolina" "Late Rebel News" "From the Army of the Potomac" "Fight at Fisherville, Va--Confirmation of Sheridan's Victory" "An Expedition to St. Marks, Florida" "Gen. Porter'... See More
Harvey Firestone in 1938...
Item #598736
February 08, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 8, 1938
* Harvey Firestone death
* Rubber manufacturer
The front page has two column headings: "Harvey S. Firestone Funeral to Be Held Friday at Akron" "Pioneer Rubber Maker Dies Unexpectedly at 69 on His Estate in Florida"
Coverage continues inside with photo (see photos). This issue contains other news, sports and advertise
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* Harvey Firestone death
* Rubber manufacturer
The front page has two column headings: "Harvey S. Firestone Funeral to Be Held Friday at Akron" "Pioneer Rubber Maker Dies Unexpectedly at 69 on His Estate in Florida"
Coverage continues inside with photo (see photos). This issue contains other news, sports and advertise
Blountstown, Florida Negro lynchings...
Item #598444
August 30, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 30, 1931
* Richard & Charles Smoke lynching
* Blountstown, Florida
This 60+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 16: "TWO NEGROES KILLED BY MOB IN FLORIDA" and "Lynched After Release From Prison on Bail Under Charge of Attacking Ranger". This tells of the lynching of negro brothers Charles and Richard Smoke in... See More
Knute Rockne's last collegiate game...
Item #598317
December 08, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1930
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish ends the season undefeated
* Last official collegiate game coached by Knute Rockne before his death
* Notre Dame to repeat as National Champions after this game
The sport's section (page 29) has a nice banner headline: "Victory Over Southern California Stamps Notre Dame as Best Eleven in Country" with subheads ... See More
From Sherman's army...
Item #597811
January 15, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 15, 1864 Among the one column Civil War heads at the top of the front page are: "Gen. Sherman's Army" "Rebel Reports of His Movements" "The Mississippi Division" "Expedition Up the White River" "Magruder Trying to Cross to Hood's Assistance" "The Florida" "Full & Accurate Description of the Pira... See More
From Sherman's army...
Item #597810
January 15, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 15, 1864 Among the one column Civil War heads at the top of the front page are: "Gen. Sherman's Army" "Rebel Reports of His Movements" "The Mississippi Division" "Expedition Up the White River" "Magruder Trying to Cross to Hood's Assistance" "The Florida" "Full & Accurate Description of the Pira... See More
Front page Civil War map of Florida...
Item #595931
January 31, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, January 31, 1862
* Cedar Keys Florida
* Civil War map
The front page has a Civil War map headed: "Cedar Keys and Its Railroad Connection to Fernandina, Florida". Maps of the Civil War showing the greater portion of Florida are very uncommon. There are nice first column heads as well including: "War Against Treason!" "Rebel Steamer &#... See More
Bobby Jones wins 1928 U.S. Amateur Open...
Item #590958
September 16, 1928
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, September 16, 1928
* Bobby Jones wins U.S. Amateur Open
* PGA golf
This 40+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "JONES RETAINS TITLE" with subheads that include: "Jones Trounces Perkins, British Amateur King, in Title Roundby 10 and 9" and more. 1st... See More
Footprints on the moon...
Item #590108
July 30, 1969
THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION, Jacksonville, Florida, July 30, 1969 The front page of this issue features a headline "Moon Conquest Put in Color!" with a subhead "Old Glory Planted on Moon by Astronauts - One of the First Color Pictures" along with large photo.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an incomplete issue, it is only 6 pages of the first section of the newspaper, and is in good co... See More
Footprints on the moon...
Item #590107
July 30, 1969
JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, July 30, 1969 The front page of this issue features a headline "Those Moon Footprints" along with two large photos which had just been released from the Apollo 11 mission. The one photo was taken during the descent of their lunar module and the other is from the command ship, which show the American flag and the footprints in the lunar d... See More
Desecration of the schools in the South... My Lai massacare probe...
Item #590046
January 14, 1970
JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL, Jacksonville, Florida, January 14, 1970 The front page of the issue contains bold headlines "Pupil Integration Ordered By Feb. 1" and "Teachers Get Integration Notices". The desecration would take place in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Also on the front page is a report "GI List Growing In My Lai Probe" deals with the Army... See More
Ocala, Florida negro lynching.....
Item #588779
November 15, 1912
VALLEY SENTINEL, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, November 15, 1912
* Ocala FL Florida
* Negro lynching
This 8 page newspaper has one column headings on page 3: "Negro Is Lynched" and "Accused of Murder of Aged Man and His Adopted Daughter". This is a 1st report coverage of the lynching of a Freech Neals at Ocala, Florida.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with a little ma... See More
Plight of prisoners... Events at Skenesboro & St. Augustine, Florida...
Item #587975
September 02, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 2, 1777 Page 2 has various content on the Revolutionary War including: "In America matters bear the aspect of being speedily brought to an issue. Ticonderoga is already in our possession, which is the key of all internal communication through the revolted colonies." and another item tells of the plight of prisoners with: "Sir, hard as my
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Map of Pensacola, Florida...
Item #587536
February 01, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 1, 1861 Among the front page first column heads are: "The National Troubles" "Proposition of South Carolina to Purchase the Charleston Fortifications" "No News From Pensacola" "The Conspiracy Against the Seat of Government" and more. The front page also features a nice map captioned: "The Defences Of Pensacola" showing Sa... See More
Map of 1861 Pensacola, Florida...
Item #587535
February 01, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 1, 1861
* Pensacola, Florida map
* Pre war tensions high
* Secession rumors throughout the South
Among the front page first column heads are: "The National Troubles" "Proposition of South Carolina to Purchase the Charleston Fortifications" "No News From Pensacola" "The Conspiracy Against the Seat of Government" and more. Th... See More
Battle of Chickamauga...
Item #585713
December 29, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, December 29, 1863
* Battle of Chickamauga - Tennessee
* General George H. Thomas official report
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Battle of Chickamauga - Official Report of Major-Gen. Thomas" which is very detailed & takes nearly 2 columns; "Progress of the War In Florida", "Description of the C... See More
1930 Al Capone in Miami.....
Item #584039
May 09, 1930
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 9, 1930
* Al Capone - Chicago gangster
* Put in jail - Miami, Florida
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Capone Has Taste of Miami's Jail", "Later Released on Writ; to Be Arrested Whenever Seen in City" (See photo for brief text here.)
Other news of the day throughout inc... See More
1914 Veracruz occupation...
Item #583798
April 22, 1914
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 22, 1914
* United States occupation of Veracruz
* re. Tampico Affair - Mexican Revolution
This 20 page newspaper has three column headlines on the front page that include: "BATTLE FOUGHT AT VERA CRUZ", "Four Americans Dead, Twenty Wounded", "Mexicans Slain Said To Be Over 200" and more with nice photo of... See More
Much on the Mississippi...
Item #583782
August 29, 1772
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 29, 1772
* Early Mississippi & Ohio Rivers
Page 2 has a report which includes: "...The public, in the various conversations which have arisen on the subject of the new settlement in North America, generally confound the Mississippi with the Ohio; whereas the two rivers are very distinct; the first is capable of admitting the larges... See More
Great on the re-election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #583644
November 12, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Nov. 12, 1864 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. The ftpg. is entirely taken up with: "The Campaign In Georgia" and: "The Campaign In Virginia" giving the latest reports on battle events.
Other reports inside are headed:... See More
Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942...
Item #583148
August 10, 1942
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, August 10, 1942
* Battle of Guadalcanal beginning
* Solomon Islands
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "U. S. Forces Continue to Blast Solomon Islands" with subhead (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout which much on World war II. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.
wiki... See More
Battle of Guadalcanal...
Item #583119
August 14, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 14, 1942
* Battle of Guadalcanal
* Solomon Islands
* World War II original
This 24 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "ALLIED BOMBERS POUND JAPANESE SHIPS TRYING TO REINFORCE SOLOMONS" with subheads (see images).
Other news of the day throughout which much on World War II as well as sports and... See More
Early from the capital of Florida...
Item #582954
September 09, 1854
THE FLORIDIAN AND JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, Sept. 9, 1854
* Rare from pre Civil War South
A nice & rare opportunity for a very early newspaper from the capital of Florida. Very rarely are we able to find antebellum Florida newspapers, particularly from the capital. Formatted much like other newspapers of the day with various news reports both local & national, and a wealth... See More
1919 Corpus Christi, Texas hurricane...
Item #581880
September 17, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, September 17, 1919
* Atlantic Gulf hurricane
* Corpus Christi, Texas
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "DEATH LIST MOUNTING FROM GULF HURRICANE; VAST PROPERTY LOSS" with subheads. (see) Tell of the 1st major hurricane to hit Corpus Christi, Texas.
Other news of the day including various adv... See More
1st ever radio rescue at sea...
Item #579196
January 24, 1909
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, January 24, 1909
* 1st ever radio rescue at sea (historic)
* RMS Republic & the SS Florida collision
* Early 1ST REPORT (same day)
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "STEAMER REPUBLIC RAMMED IN FOG", "Lives of 800 Passengers and Crew Endangered, But all Removed in Safety--Last ... See More
Fritz Von Opel arrested in 1942 U.S...
Item #578916
February 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1942
* Fritz von Opel arrested in America
* Rockets - rocketeer - rocketry
This 30 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Von Opel Arrested In Florida as Alien" with photo of Opel (see photos). He was considered a dangerous alien during wartime with Germany with his great knowledge of rocketry at the time.
Other news of the day th... See More
1st Cape Canaveral launch...
Item #578711
July 25, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 25, 1950
* Bumper 8 rocket launch... V-2 & WAC Corporal
* Very 1st for Cape Canaveral in Florida
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"Rocket Zooms Up at 2,700 MPH" with photo of the takeoff (see photos).
This was the very 1st rocket launch from Cape Canaveral Florida. A historic ... See More
Indian Chief Euchee Billy... negroes released...
Item #577961
May 12, 1837
THE GLOBE, Washington, May 12, 1837 A page 3 report "From Florida" says: "Gov. Jesup...has directed the negroes yielded by the Indians to be congregated at Lake Monroe (Ft. Mellon) instead of St. Mark's.... Euchee Billy (the chief supposed to have been killed by our forces) it is now said is at Ft. Mellon with Philip's son. Philip is...wounded & it is supposed [he] received the ... See More
A pre-Civil War sport's periodical...
Item #577940
February 13, 1858
PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, Feb. 13, 1858
* Pre Civil War sport's periodical
Subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." with the masthead featuring a decorative sporting theme (see). Among the articles included are; "A Winter In southern Florida" "Wild Sports In India" "Hunters and Game in South-W... See More
Item #577906
July 18, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 18, 1864
* Original Civil War reporting
* Last year of fighting
The ftpg. has one column Civil War heads including: "The Latest from the Rebel Raider" "They Obstruct the Road Behind Them" "Their Retreat Towards Gordonsville" "Gen. Sheridan Reported on Their Front" "Reported Naval E... See More
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