Rehmeyer's Hollow murder... Witchcraft...
Item #709449
January 13, 1929
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 13, 1929
* Cascade Tunnel dedication - Stevens Pass
* Rehmeyer's (Hex) Hollow Murder
* York, Pennsylvania - John Blymire
* Wilbert G. Hess found guilty
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "HESS FOUND GUILTY IN WITCH DEATH, FACES 10 YEAR TERM; VERDICT GOOD ONE, HE SAYS" with subheads. (see images)
... See More
1948 Einsatzgruppen trial... SS officers sentenced...
Item #708937
April 09, 1945
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 9, 1945
* Einsatzgruppen trial ends with sentences
* Nazis - SS Officers - death sentences
* Jewish Holocaust - extermination of Jews
* SS mobile death squads - war crimes
Page 37 has a six column heading: "20 Nazis Found Guilty in Slaying of Million" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition, minor spine wear, very nice condition.
... See More
Mary Harlan Lincoln death....
Item #708907
April 01, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 1, 1937
* Mary Harlan Lincoln death
* Robert Todd Lincoln's wife
* Abraham's daughter-in-law
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "DAUGHTER-IN-LAW OF LINCOLN DIES IN CAPITAL AT 90" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the death of Mary Harlan Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's daughter-in-law.
Complete with all 36 pages, ra... See More
R. J. Reynolds heir murder... Libby Holman...
Item #708904
August 05, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 5, 1932
* re. Zachary Smith Reynolds suicide ? death
* Heir of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
* Socialite & actress Libby Holman indictment
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HUNT LIBBY HOLMAN; INDICTED" with subheads. (see images) Was this suicide or murder ? American socialite Libby Holman was a suspect. She didn't remember what happ... See More
1938 John William Ward suicide jump...
Item #708898
July 27, 1938
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 27, 1938
* John William Ward suicide jump
* Gotham Hotel in Manhattan
The front page has a heading: "Perched on Ledge 10 Hours, New Yorker Leaps to Death As Crowd Stares in Horror" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on John William Ward's suicide jump from he 17th floor of the Gotham Hotel in Manhattan. The 1951 motion picture &quo... See More
Death of famed actor Jackie Cooper...
Item #708778
May 04, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 4, 2011
* Jackie Cooper death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* Success as a Child and an adult
* "Skippy" "The Champ" "Our Gang"
* Best publication to be had ?
The front page of section AA has a heading: "Popular child star in 1930s" with subhead and photo. (see images) The Article carries over to page 6 wi... See More
1916 Pancho Villa false death report...
Item #708746
April 18, 1916
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 18, 1916
* Pancho Villa false death headline
* Post Columbus, New Mexico raid
The front page has a nice banner headline: "DEATH OF FRANCISCO VILLA ALLEGED CONFIRMED" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. This was a false report as Pancho Villa would live until 1923. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pul... See More
The 1st "fixed" baseball game (1865)... Andersonville Prison warden...
Item #708715
September 29, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 29, 1865
* Brooklyn Eckfords vs. New York Mutuals
* First documented fixed baseball game
The back page under "Out-Door Sports" "The National Game" has the summary and box score of a game between the Mutual and Eckford clubs, won by the Eckfords, 23-11. The summary mentions in part: "...Some of the fly tips taken by Mills surp... See More
1964 comic Lenny Bruce ad and conviction...
Item #708631
December 24, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 24, 1964
* Lenny Bruce - stand-up comedian - satirist ad
* Conviction for obscenity comedy performance
* Sentence to four months of penal labor
Beginning on the front page is a report headed: "Final Performance Nets 4 Months Hard Labor" with lead-in: "Lenny Bruce" Continues on multiple inside pages.
w... See More
1970 Led Zepplein concert tour...
Item #708487
August 27, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 27, 1970
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* North American tour (Summer) advertisement
* Madison Square Garden - Manhattan
Page 26 has a 6 x 4 inch advertisement for the Led Zeppelin concert at Madison Square Garden (Sept. 19th) with another ad directly above for The Moody Blues. (see images) This was considered one of the best ... See More
Clark Air Base captured... 1945 Luzon...
Item #708398
January 26, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 26, 1945
* Clark Air Base - Field captured
* Luzon Island, Philippines
* World War II - WWII
* Pacific Air Forces take over
The front page has nice banner headline: "M'ARTHUR WINS CLARK FIELD" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Related map is on page 4.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along... See More
The Station nightclub fire disaster...
Item #708351
February 21, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 21, 2003
* The Station nightclub fire disaster
* Rock band White Snake concert
* West Warwick, Rhode Island
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "Nightclub Fire Toll Nears 100; Band's Pyrotechnics Ignite a Life-or-Death Rush for the Exits" with two related photos. First report coverage continues inside with a few more photos.
Complete... See More
1971 veterans march on Washington D.C...
Item #708316
April 29, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 29, 1971
* Vietnam Veterans Against the War
* "Operation Dewey Canyon III"
* March on Washington D.C. w/ photos
* Alice Cooper rock singer and songwriter
* "Love It to Death" album tour - I'm Eighteen
* Manhattan concert advertisement
The front page has a seven photo pictorial with small heading: &quo... See More
Hebron massacre of 1929... Graf Zeppelin...
Item #708046
August 27, 1929
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 27, 1929
* Hebron Massacre - murders
* Palestine riots - Arabs vs. Jews
* Western Wailing Wall
* Graf Zeppelin around World flight
* Historic aviation feat (airship)
The front page has a three column heading: "Death List in Jew-Arab Melee Nears 200, Jerusalem Quiet But Uprisings Spread to North Area" with subhead and photo showing ... See More
Early Teddy Roosevelt speech to unite the Republican Party...
Item #707834
March 26, 1883
NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1883 The 1st column of the front page has a multi-column article headed: "FORGETTING PARTY FEUDS", with subheading: "THE REPUBLICANS OF NEW YORK ANXIOUS FOR HARMONY", which includes the text of a compelling speech given by Theodore Roosevelt in an effort to unite the Republican Party of New York. Nice to have this speech in a New York newspaper o... See More
1979 Death of Sid Vicious... Sex Pistols...
Item #707511
February 12, 1979
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 12, 1979
* Sid Vicious - Sex Pistols punk rock band bassist & more
* Drug overdose death - icon of the punk subculture (1970s)
Page 46 has a photo showing Sid Vicious with heading: "Sid Vicious, 1957-1979" which is an editorial on his recent death. (see images) Great to have in this publication as he was found dead... See More
The case of murderer Patrick Maude (attempted use of insanity plea)...
Item #707506
January 23, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 23, 1860 Page 3 has over two columns dedicated to: "THE CASE OF PATRICK MAUDE",with subhead: "History of Patrick Maude, Recently Executed at Newark for Murder".
The article tells of his life, his decision to represent himself in court, his attempt to be found not guilty by reason of insanity, his conviction, and his execution. The National Inst... See More
Death of famed comedic actor John Candy...
Item #707463
March 05, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 5, 1994
* John Candy death (1st report)
* Canadian actor - comedian
* Hollywood movie - film comedy
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Comic Actor John Candy Dies at Mexico Filming Site" with subhead: "Star of SCTV" and 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' was 43. He Reportedly Suffered a Heart Attack.&q... See More
1985 Motorhead w/ Lemmy concert advertisement..
Item #707448
December 31, 1985
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 31, 1985
* Motorhead - English heavy metal band
* Bassist front man Lemmy Kimister
* Ritz nightclub concert advertisement
* w/ Wendy O. Williams & Stormtroopers of Death
Page 96 has a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for upcoming "Motorhead w/ Wendy O. Williams & more" concert at the Ritz nightclub in Manhattan. ... See More
Isaac Newton Lewis death... gun inventor...
Item #707395
November 10, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 10, 1931
* Isaac Newton Lewis death
* Lewis Gun inventor - WWI era
* Osman Ali Khan & Mahatma Gandhi
Page 25 has a one column heading: "COL. LEWIS, FAMOUS INVENTOR, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Isaac Newton Lewis, United States Army officer and the invenotr of the Lewis Gun.
Other news, sports and adv... See More
Death of Coretta Scott King... MLK wife...
Item #707309
February 01, 2006
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 1, 2006
* Coretta Scott King death
* Martin Luther King's wife
* Civil Right activist
* African American equality
The front page has a two column heading: "She Built a Legacy by Preserving One" with subhead and photo. (see) Much more on pages 10 & 11 with 5 more related photos.
Complete with all section (90+ pages, great condition.
... See More
London terrorrist bombings... Disney's feud...
Death reports of Edward Smith and Al Loving - noteworthy Black Americans...
Item #707217
July 09, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 2005
* Edward "Eddie" Smith - co-founder of the Black Stuntmen's Association
* Al Loving - African American abstract expressionist painter
* Day-2 reports - London Bombings by Islamic terrorists
* Disney feud settled
The "Obituaries" have the death reports of two prominent Black Americans. Pg. B12 has: "Edward Smith; 81; Fought for ... See More
Death of comedian & actor Milton Berle...
Item #707213
March 28, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 28, 2002
* Milton Berle's death (1st report)
* American comedian and actor
* "Mr. Television" "Uncle Miltie"
Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "TV Legend 'Uncle Miltie' Dies at 93" with small photo. The article carries over to pages 24 & 25 where there are 6 more photos of him.
Great to have... See More
1983 Herbie Hancock's "Rockit" song release...
Item #707115
January 04, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 4, 1983
* German Weimaraner dog "Man Ray"
* American artist William Wegman
* "Man of the Year" cover photo (death)
The front page has a photo of "Man Ray", artist William Wegman's dog with heading: "MAN OF THE YEAR" (see image)
wikipedia notes: William Wegman is an American artis... See More
Renowned magician Howard Thurston's death...
Item #706882
April 14, 1936
KENTUCKY TIMES STAR, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 14, 1936
* Magician Howard Thurston's death
* Most noteworthy of his era
* "The King of Cards" & levitation fame
Page 9 has a two-column headline: "Howard Thurston, Noted Magician, Dies in Florida", with a photo of Thurston (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the death of stage magician, Howard Thu... See More
"Lonesome Lover"... "Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me"...
Civil Rights Activist & jazz singer Abbey Lincoln's death report...
Item #706782
August 15, 2010
Los Angeles Times, August 15, 2010
* Abbey Lincoln's obituary
* American Jazz vocalist, songwriter & actress
* Civil Rights Activist
The top half of pg. A39 has an obituary and death report with the heading: "Jazz singer championed civil rights", which is accompanied by 2 images depicting both her music and acting career. The coverage is quite extensive. See images ... See More
"Misty", ""Tenderly", "Black Coffee"...
Sarah Vaughan's death... Jazz vocalist...
Item #706777
April 05, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 5, 1990
* Sarah Vaughan's death w/ photos
* American Jazz vocalist "The Divine One"
* 4-time Grammy winner and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award
Coverage begins on the front page with an image from the 1989 Grammy Awards, and continues on page A31 with an extensive article and photo. In a subsequent article headed: "Remembering &#... See More
Deaths of Thurgood Marshall and Thomas Dorsey...
Item #706776
January 25, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, January 25, 1993
* Thurgood Marshall death (1st report)
* 1st African American Supreme Court Justice
The front page carries the two column wide, two line announcement "Thurgood Marshall, 84, First Black Justice, Dies" with subhead "Supreme Court: Retired jurist was a leader in the legal battle to end forced segregation in the U.S.". "R... See More
Mass murderer Richard Speck 1991 death...
Item #706688
December 06, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 6, 1991
* Richard Speck death (1st report)
* American mass murderer - killer
* Student nurses dormitory in Chicago
Page four has a three column heading: "Speck Dies; Killed Eight Student Nurses" with subhead and photo. (see images)
Complete with all major sections (100+ pages) nice condition.... See More
"Talent Plus Decency"...
Death report of Walt Disney... Dick Allen wins slugging title...
Item #706669
December 16, 1966
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Mass., Dec. 16, 1966
* Walt Disney death w/ photo
* Business magnate
* Richie Allen wins MLB's slugging title
The front page has a three-column, two-line heading: "Walt Disney's Formula - Talent Plus Decency" which is followed by a nice report on his death. The article includes a photo and continues on an inside page.
Under "SPORTS"... See More
Abused wife of RFK Jr. commits suicide...
Item #706658
May 17, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 17, 2012
* Mary Richardson Kennedy suicide death
* Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s second wife
* Mentally abused victim of the Kennedy family
Page 2 of section AA has a heading: "WIFE OF RFK JR. FOUND DEAD" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the suicide death of Mary Richardson Kennedy, one of the victims of the corrupt Kennedy family.
Complet... See More
The East Room of the White House needs to be refurbished...
Item #706645
December 05, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 5, 1829 Inside has an interesting article on "The East Room" of the White House, noting is is very overdue for it to be refurbished: "...it was full of cobwebs, a few old chairs, lumbering benches, broken glass...The head of a republic ought to give an example of the thriftiness & virtuous habits of the people who put him there..... See More
2007 death of tabloid star Anna Niicole Smith...
Item #706644
February 09, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007
* Anna Nicole Smith death
* Playboy centerfold playmate
* Model, actress & tabloid star
The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39" with some text & a photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the ... See More
Death of tabloid star Anna Nicole Smith...
Item #706634
February 09, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007 The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39", with some text & a small photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with additional photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-26... See More
1948 death of Charles Evans Hughes...
Item #706567
August 28, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 28, 1948
* Charles Evans Hughes w/ photos
* Chief Justice of the United States
* 1916 Republican candidate for president
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Justice Hughes Dead at 86; Served the State and Nation" with subhead and photo. (see images) Much more on page 6, loads of text.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in great c... See More
The death of Argentina president Juan Peron...
Item #706491
July 02, 1974
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, July 2, 1974
* Juan Peron death
* President of Argentina
The front page has a bold headline: "PERON IS DEAD" with photo. First report coverage on the death of Argentina president, Juan Domingo Peron continues on page 2 with 2 more related photos.
Complete with 120 pages, tabloid size, good condition.... See More
1983 "Star 80" opening day film advertisement...
Item #706480
November 15, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 15, 1983
* "Star 80" starring Mariel Hemingway
* Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Biographical drama film - Bob Fosse
* "Death of a Playmate" - Teresa Carpenter
* Playboy playmate Dorothy Stratten murder
* AC/DC Australian rock band MSG concert ad
Page 49 has a full page advertisement for the o... See More
1956 Bela Lugosi (Dracula) Death...
Item #706352
August 18, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, August 18, 1956
* Bela Lugosi death (1st report)
* Count Dracula - Vampire
The bottom of page 6 has a small, somewhat discrete photo of Bela Lugosi and brief coverage on his death. Unfortunate for for the short report here. but it is what it is.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes al
... See More
* Bela Lugosi death (1st report)
* Count Dracula - Vampire
The bottom of page 6 has a small, somewhat discrete photo of Bela Lugosi and brief coverage on his death. Unfortunate for for the short report here. but it is what it is.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes al
Punk rock singer Wendy O. Williams death...
Item #706338
April 09, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 9, 1998
* Plasmatics singer Wendy O. Williams death
* American hardcore punk rock band frontwoman
Page 14 under "Obituaries" is a report on the death of Wendy O. Williams, lead singer of the hardcore punk group. (see images)
wikipedia notes: The Plasmatics were an American punk rock, hardcore punk and heavy metal band formed by Rod Swenson and Wendy O. ... See More
"Festival For Peace" - Janis Joplin's last public performance...
Item #706263
August 13, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, August 13, 1970
* Janis Joplin last public performace
* Festival for Peace concerts
* Shea Stadium, Queens, NYC
* 25th anniversary of Hiroshima
A significant newspaper on the historic "Festival For Peace" concert at Shea Stadium.
The front page has a photo of the festival, and an article/review which begins on page 40, under... See More
Death of Tammy Wynette in 1998...
Item #706148
April 07, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 7, 1998
* Tammy Wynette death (1st report)
* American country singer & songwriter
* "Stand by Your Man" song fame
* "The First Lady of Country Music"
The bottom of the front page has a small photo of Wynette with tiny heading: "Tammy Wynette Dies"
The top of page 19 under Obituary is a three column heading: "Tammy Wynette; ... See More
50th Anniversary Golden Gate Bridge Walk... Al Unser wins 4th Indy 500...
Item #706140
May 25, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 25, 1987
* 50th Anniversary - Golden Gate Bridge Walk
* Were you in the crowd?
* Al Unser wins 4th Indianapolis 500
* Record still stands (tied with A. J. Foyt, Rick Mears, and Hélio Castroneves)
The top of the front page has two large photos of the Golden Gate Bridge filled with walkers from end to end - celebrating its 50th anniversary. The related art... See More
Marriage of Brigham Young's granddaughter...
Item #706029
May 08, 1874
NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1874
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Brigham Young's granddaughter
* Marriage to Charles Wilson
Page 6 begins with: "Wedding In Salt Lake" "Marriage of a Granddaughter Of Brigham Young" followed by all the details.
The front page has: "Death Of A Victim of the Younger Brothers" which begins: "Capt. Lewis J. Lull, the detec... See More
1978 death of Keith Moon... THE WHO drummer...
Item #705793
September 18, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 18, 1978
* Keith Moon death (1st report) w/ photos
* THE WHO rock band musician drummer
The front page has a heading with photo: "Keith Moon Dies Before He Gets Old" Coverage continues inside with larger photo. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it... See More
1979 Led Zepplein & Amityville Horror...
Item #705624
July 30, 1979
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 30, 1979
* Led Zeppelin - English hard rock metal band
* Knebworth Festival concert advertisement
* First performance since the death of Plant's son
* "The Amityville Horror" opening day advertisement
* American supernatural horror film - movie
Page 5 has a full page advertisement for the "Led-Zeppelin&quo... See More
A eulogy on the life of Ben Franklin...
Item #705464
May 19, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 19, 1790 The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with lengthy & very detailed discussion on: "Congress - House of Representatives" on the report of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Page 2 has two-thirds of a column headed: "Notices Of Dr. Franklin" which reads like a eulogy on him, having died just the previous ... See More
Execution of the outlaw Vasquez...
Item #705401
March 20, 1875
NEW-YORK TIMES, March 20, 1875 The front page has: "Execution Of The Bandit Vasquez" "Hanged At San Jose, Cal., Yesterday--No Attempt At Rescue--He Is Cool To The Last."
The report about the execution of this colorful outlaw who claimed he never killed a man, reads in part: "The bandit Vasquez was executed today at San Jose...Everything passed off quietly Vasquez as... See More
Death of LaFayette... New Jewish synagogue... Sherath-Israel...
Item #705388
June 21, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1834 Page 11 has a very early report of the death of Lafayette: "...By a late arrival we learn that the good LAFAYETTE died on the 20th May in the 77th year of his age. The papers are filled with tributes of respect to his memory. He was the illustrious link between the past age & the present--the man of two worlds." More de... See More
Death of Chairman Mao in a Beijing, China, newspaper...
Item #705351
September 10, 1976
PEOPLE'S DAILY, Peking (Beijing), China, Sept., 10, 1976 This is likely the most notable issue reporting the death of Chairman Mao Tse Tung (Zedong) of the People's Republic of China who died Sept. 9.
The full front page is taken up with his black-bordered photo headed (in translation): "Eternal Glory To The Great Leader And Great Teacher Chairman Mao Testung!" Within the ... See More
The death of Clara Barton...
Item #705323
April 12, 1912
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, April 12, 1912 The top of the front page first column notes: "FOUNDER OF RED CROSS SOCIETY IS DEAD" plus: "Miss Clara Barton Was First To Organize Branch of the Great International Relief Society in America" "Death early Today Caused By Pneumonia" and more. The report takes over half off the column.
Fourteen pages, library stamp in th... See More
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