From colonial Boston...
Item #585508
May 16, 1768
SUPPLEMENT TO THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, May 16, 1768 The front page is taken up with a wide variety of news reports from London including one item noting: "...the colony agents have orders...to obtain an act of Parliament for the encouragement of the linen manufactury in North America...". An inside page has reports from "Boston" including: "...considering them too... See More
Great blizzard of 1888...
Item #585145
March 13, 1888
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, March 13, 1888
* Great blizzard of 1888
* New York, New Jersey & more
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "In The Snow King's Grip", "Rude Old Boreas Makes a Sudden Descent on New York", "Worst Blizzard ever Known In The State", "Business Completely Paralyzed in t... See More
Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)...
Item #584760
June 24, 1938
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, June 24, 1938
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)... Max Schmeling (German boxer)
* Post fight reporting (famous rematch)
This 16 page newspaper has one column headings on page 10: "Schmeling on Road To Recovery; No Claim for 'Foul'" and "Louis May Defend Title Against Baer In San Francisco."
Other news, sports ... See More
Knute Rockne funeral rites...
Item #584744
April 05, 1931
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, April 5, 1931
* Knute Rockne death & funeral
* Notre Dame head football coach
* Airplane crash
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ROCKNE FUNERAL RITES CONDUCTED" and "Famous Football Coach Laid To Rest In Grave On Campus"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browni... See More
Howard Unruh mass murder... The first mass murderer in the United States of this nature...
Item #582983
September 07, 1949
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, September 7, 1949
* World War II veteran Howard Unruh
* Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* 1st mass murderer in the U.S. of this nature
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "DEATH LIST IN CAMDEN SLAYINGS RISES TO 13 AS BOY, 10, DIES TODAY"
Other news of the day. Minor
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* World War II veteran Howard Unruh
* Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* 1st mass murderer in the U.S. of this nature
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "DEATH LIST IN CAMDEN SLAYINGS RISES TO 13 AS BOY, 10, DIES TODAY"
Other news of the day. Minor
1928 Graf Zeppelin...
Item #582670
October 15, 1928
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, October 15, 1928
* D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Transatlantic flight Over the Atlantic Ocean ends
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BIG ZEP TOURS CITIES OF EAST AS TRIP ENDS,"
"Thousands Cheer Graf; New York Visit Slated Before Landing at Lakehurst Today."
Other news, sports and adver... See More
Pier fire in Hoboken, New Jersey...
Item #581238
July 02, 1900
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, July 2, 1900
* The Great Hoboken NJ Pier docks fire
* New York Harbor, New Jersey
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LOSS OF LIFE GREAT", "Fearful Havoc Caused by Big Fire at Hoboken Docks", "Estimate Places Damage to Property at Ten Millions of Dollars" and more (see im
... See More
* The Great Hoboken NJ Pier docks fire
* New York Harbor, New Jersey
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LOSS OF LIFE GREAT", "Fearful Havoc Caused by Big Fire at Hoboken Docks", "Estimate Places Damage to Property at Ten Millions of Dollars" and more (see im
1st U.S. mail rocket flight...
Item #580269
February 10, 1936
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, February 10, 1936
* 1st American rocket plane try
* Rocket mail - Frido Kessler (1st report)
* Greenwood Lake, New York
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 4: "ROCKET PLANE FAILS; ANOTHER TRIAL PLANNED" with smaller subheads. Tells of the 1st test flight try of the 1st U.S. rocket mail plane.
Other news of the day throug... See More
1st ever contact with the Moon.....
Item #579322
January 25, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 25, 1946
* 1st contact with the Moon
* Unites States Army Radar
* Belmar, New Jersey
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CONTACT WITH MOON ACHIEVED BY RADAR IN TEST BY THE ARMY", "Signal Sent From Laboratory in Jersey Is Reflected Back 2.4. Seconds Later", "Vast Possibilities Seen" and mo... See More
Gertrude Ederle swims English Channel...
Item #578722
August 08, 1926
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, August 7, 1926, August 8, 1926
* Gertrude Ederle
* 1st woman to swim English Channel
This 10 page newspaper has two headlines on the front page that include: ""Trudy" Gives Party; Yes, With Champagne" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day including period advertising. Usual browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikip... See More
Corning NY train wreck disaster...
Item #578201
July 05, 1912
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, July 5, 1912
* Corning NY train wreck (Gibson)
* Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
* Early 1st report
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "42 PERSONS DEAD AND 60 INJURED", "As Result of Collision of Trains Near Corning, N. Y." and more. Early reporting on the ... See More
Black Dahlia murders continue.......
Item #578100
May 13, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1947
* Black Dahlia murders
* Elizabeth Short
* Hollywood - Los Angeles CA
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22: "MOTHER OF 3 SLAIN NEAR LOS ANGELES", "Murder of Fifth of Kind in the Area This Year--Man Is Held in Previous Case" which tells of more similar murders taking place in Los Angeles, California shortly after Eli... See More
Clark Thread Works' Chimney...
Item #577341
October 20, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 20, 1888 The frontpage of the issue features "The Highest Chimney in the United States, Recently Erected at the Clark Thread Works" which was located at Kearney, New Jersey. Other articles include: Wrench, Sled, Screw Propeller, Howell Torpedo, Clothes Drier, Fly Net, & many more. These illustrations have accompanying text t
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Bobby Jones wins at Baltusrol...
Item #576660
September 14, 1926
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, September 14, 1926
* Bobby Jones - amateur golfer
* Baltusrol golf club
The front page has a one column report headed: "Bobby Jones Has Perfect Day At Baltusrol".
See photo for text on the golf tournament at Baltusrol in New Jersey.
Complete in 10 pages with other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.... See More
Hackettstown NJ train disaster...
Item #576382
June 17, 1925
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, June 17, 1925
* Hackettstown NJ New Jersey train wreck
* 1st report
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Boat Train Death Toll Goes to 35" and more (see images). This tells of train wreck disaster at Hackettstown, New Jersey.
Other news, sports and advertising of the day. Light browning, little... See More
1933 USS Akron Crashes...
Item #575210
April 04, 1933
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, EXTRA !, April 4, 1933
* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)
* 1st report... Great headline for display
This 10 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "DIRIGIBLE AKRON WRECKED AT SEA" with subheads and photo. (see)
This issue is damaged with major spine and central fold wear with some separation there. Otherwi... See More
Atlantic City, New Jersey Surfside Hotel fire.....
Item #574839
November 18, 1963
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 18, 1963
* Surfside Hotel fire Disaster
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"Atlantic City Pre-Dawn Fire's Toll Uncertain" which tells of the fire disaster in Atlantic City, New Jersey in which the Surfside Hotel was destroyed.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
1962 United Airlines Flight 297 disaster...
Item #574833
November 24, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 24, 1962
* United Airlines Flight 297 crash
* Vickers Viscount 745D airplane
* Ellicott City MD Maryland Columbia
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Engine Failure Believed Cause of Maryland Crash" with caption: "17 Deaths Reported"
Tells of United Airl... See More
Woodbridge NJ train disaster....
Item #573550
February 07, 1951
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, February 7, 1951 This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "TOLL IN N. J. TRAIN WRECK NOW 82 DEAD AND ABOUT 500 INJURED" with subheads. (see)'
This tells of the Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train 'The Broker' disaster at Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwi... See More
1951 Elizabeth, New York airplane crash...
Item #572521
December 17, 1951
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 17, 1951
* Elizabeth, New Jersey disaster
* Curtiss-Wright C-46 Commando airplane
This 8 page newspaper has a four headline on the front page: "Former Resident Here Heads One Inquiry Into Air Crash" with subhead. (see)
Tells of the C-46 airplane crash disaster at Elizabeth, New Jersey in which 56 people were killed.
Other ... See More
1930 Elizabeth, New Jersey refinery explosion...
Item #572296
February 19, 1930
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, February 19, 1930
* Elizabeth, New Jersey
* Oil refining plant disaster
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "4 KNOWN DEAD AND 100 HURT IN N. J. BLAST" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the Standard Oil Company refinery plant explosion at Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Other news of the day. L... See More
1938 Ocean Grove, New Jersey Hotel fire...
Item #572119
March 08, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 8, 1938
* Ocean Grove, New Jersey
* North End Hotel fire
* Asbury Park
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 that include: "$150,000 FIRE RUINS OCEAN GROVE HOTEL" "Firemen of Nine Communities Finally Control the Flames, Saving Near-By Homes" and more with related photo. (see)
Tells of the... See More
Township of North Bergen, NJ...
Item #570563
January 01, 1920
Township of North Bergen, New Jersey, 1920's... Six authentic Township of North Bergen Police Department checks, dating in the 1920's. Although the checks are undated, the year shown on each check shows 192___ indicating they were meant to be used in the 1920's. The checks were payable at the Steneck Trust Company, Hoboken, New Jersey.
All six checks are in very good con... See More
D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #570484
October 13, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 13, 1928
* D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Transatlantic flight... Over the Atlantic Ocean
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "ZEPPELIN DISABLED, GOES AHEAD" with subheads. More on page two with related photos.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with minor... See More
D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #569753
October 15, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 15, 1928
* D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Transatlantic flight
* Arrives in United States (1st report)
This 28 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "ZEPPELIN SALUTES WASHINGTON" with subheads and small related photo. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with ... See More
KDKA broadcasts 1st MLB game...
Item #568992
August 06, 1921
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 6, 1921
* Historic game in broadcasting
* Pittsburgh Pirates - KDKA ***
This 18 page newspaper has small one column headlines on page 6: "CORSAIRS TAKE ANOTHER" "Make It Three Straight Over Phillies by 8 to 5 Score" with box scores. (see)
Though not mentioned, Pittsburgh's radio station KDKA provides its listen... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #568253
October 30, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 30, 1928
* D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Transatlantic flight (trip home)
This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Zepplein Half Way Across; Following Lindbergh Route; No Direct Word except O.K." with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Few, ... See More
USS Akron Crashes...
Item #566887
April 05, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 5, 1933
* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)
* United States Navy airship
This 40 page newspaper has a three line, five column headline on the front page: "73 LOST IN AKRON CRASH, 3 SURVIVORS HERE; SHIP DRIVEN DOWN IN STORM, CAUSE IS UNKNOWN,; RESCUE BLIMP FALLS, 2 DROWN, 5 ARE SAVE" with many subheads that include: "Wind Wrecks The J-3
... See More
* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)
* United States Navy airship
This 40 page newspaper has a three line, five column headline on the front page: "73 LOST IN AKRON CRASH, 3 SURVIVORS HERE; SHIP DRIVEN DOWN IN STORM, CAUSE IS UNKNOWN,; RESCUE BLIMP FALLS, 2 DROWN, 5 ARE SAVE" with many subheads that include: "Wind Wrecks The J-3
Newark NY race riots....
Item #566232
July 16, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 16, 1967
* Newark New Jersey NJ riots
This 88 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Newark Violence Hits New Areas" with related photo. (see photos)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The unrest came to a head when two white Newark policemen arr... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #565680
October 12, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 12, 1928
* D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Transatlantic flight
This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Storms Drive Zeppelin South; Not to Arrive Before Monday; Now on Course Via Bermuda" with subheads. (see photos)
Other news of the day throughout. few, small binding holes along the spine, oth... See More
Bayonne NJ train wreck in 1958....
Item #565193
September 16, 1958
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, September 16 & 17, 1958
* Elizabeth New Jersey NJ (1st & 2nd reports)
* Bayonne train wreck on draw bridge
* Railroad
The Sept. 16th issue has a nice four column headline on the front page:
* OFFICIALS SAY TOLL IN NEW JERSEY TRAIN DISASTER IS NEAR 40
with subheads and related photo. (see)
As an extra bonus, you also get ... See More
Mischa Levitzki death...
Item #565174
January 03, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, January 3, 1941
* Mischa Levitzki death
* Russian Pianist composer
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 19 that include: "MISCHA LEVITZKI NOTES PIANIST, DIES", "Known As Child Prodigy", "Composer, 42, Made His Debut Here in 1916 After Giving Many Recitals in Europe" and more with one column photo. Other news ... See More
Newark NY race riots....
Item #564011
July 15, 1967
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated July 15, 1967.
* Newark New Jersey NJ riots
This 36 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* 4 More Lose Lives In Stormy Newark
with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The unrest came to a head when two white Newark policem... See More
Jimmy Hoffa guilty...
Item #563487
March 12, 1964
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 12, 1964
* Jimmy Hoffa guilty of bribery
* Jail sentence imposed
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hoffa Sentenced To Eight Years".
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: In 1964, Hoffa was convicted of attempted bribery of a grand juror and jailed f... See More
Woodrow Wilson's death....
Item #562949
February 04, 1924
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, February 4, 1924
* Death of President Woodrow Wilson
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "FUNERAL OF WOODROW WILSON WILSON TO TAKE PLACE ON NEXT WEDNESDAY" with subheads that include: "WHOLE NATION MOURNS DEATH OF WOODROW WILSON" and much more with nice black bordered photo of Wilson.
Other news of th... See More
Death of Col. William S. Smith... son-in-law of John Adams...
Item #561934
June 26, 1816
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1816
* William S. Smith death
* Abigail Adams
Among the "Deaths" on page 2 is one that reads, in part: "In New York State, Col. William S. Smith, a brave and intelligent officer of the revolutionary war....an independent Member of Congress....He was son-in-law of President Adams; but was bereaved of his excellent consort se... See More
Venus fly-traps inhabiting the prairies?...
Item #561912
March 10, 1838
THE NEW-YORKER, New York, March 10, 1838
* Venus fly-traps inhabiting the prairies?
An inside page has a report about an "Extraordinary Plant" that inhabits the "vast prairies" of North America.
About the plant, the report says: "...the ends of the leaves being armed with teeth which the power of closing up on being irritated by any substance, as for instance, a... See More
Walter Johnson...
Item #561192
June 10, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1933
* Walter Johnson
* Cleveland Indians
* MLB baseball
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10: "JOHNSON IS NAMED TO PILOT INDIANS" "Signs for This Year and Next After Peckinpaugh Is Dropped as Leader"
Tells of Walter Johnson becoming the new Cleveland Indians manager.
Other news of the... See More
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
Death of George M. Cohan...
Item #556216
November 06, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1942
* Death of song writer George M. Cohan
This 42 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 20: "GEORGE M. COHAN, 64, DIES AT HOME HERE," with subheads that include: "Original Yankee Doodle Boy Composed 'Over There' and 'It's a Grand Old Flag'" and more.
Also a nice pictorial of Cohan on the same page ... See More
Hudson Maxim's death...
Item #554092
May 07, 1927
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 7, 1927
* Hudson Maxim death
* Explosives inventor
This 12 page newspaper has on column headlines on the front page: "HUDSON MAXIM, INVENTOR, DEAD".
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Hudson Maxim (February 3, 1853 – May 6, 1927), was a U.S. inven... See More
Captain John Cleves Symmes...
Item #554061
June 19, 1829
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, N.Y., June 19, 1829
* John Cleves Symmes, Jr. death
On page 3 in the "Obituary" section is one that reads: "In Hamilton, Butler county, Ohio, the 19th ult. Capt. John Cleves Symmes, extensively known as the author of the theory of open poles and concentric spheres..." & more.
News of the day, mostly religious. Some lite foxing, ot... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177839
October 22, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 22, 1910
This issue features a color cover. (see photos for details).The front page of this issue features a photo of Walter Wellman entitled "WELLMAN AND HIS AIR-SHIP", who attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a airship.
A fullpage political cartoon by E.W. Kemble - "The Big Wind: 'I thought, Bill the you were with me"' ... See More
Early Flight...
Item #177815
August 27, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, August 27, 1910 Full front page photo: A New Triumph In The Science Of Flight. the photo shows John B. Moisant standing next to the plane he recently flew with a passenger aboard, across the British Channel between Calais and Tilmanstone.
The flight set a record for two persons in one plane.
Unrelated report inside: The Aeroplane In War So... See More
Handsome color cover shows a battleship...
Item #177677
October 12, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 12, 1912 This issue still has the color cover which is more typically missing, which is a very nice print of a battleship (see).
The front page inside shows: "The Democrats' Choice for Governor of New York", William Sulzer. Also in this issue there are: "Baying the Turk"; the second part of the story "Alice in Blunderland--... See More
Item #177673
September 14, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 14, 1912
This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Jerome D. Travers, America's New Amateur Golf Champion."
In this issue there is an article called "Progress of the Campaign." There is a full page illustration called "A Little Forecast of Coming Events" by Kemble ... See More
Death of Wilbur Wright...
An Exhibition of Inca Treasures.....
Item #177660
June 08, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 8, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Greatest of Aviators--The death of Wilbur Wright from typhoid fever...."
This issue has an illustration called "The Revolutionist" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos called "An Exhibition of Inca Treasures" by Walter L. Beasley and there is another article by... See More
Item #177659
June 01, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 1, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Ruling Passion."
This issue has an illustration of "'Down With the Bosses!' 'I will Name the Compromise Candidate. He will be Me!'--T.R." by Kemble. There is an article of "How Theodore Roosevelt was Appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy" by Mrs. Bella... See More
Arizona Statehood...
Item #177647
March 02, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Street of the Automobiles."
This issue has an illustration of "The Ever-Persistent Billy" by E. W. Kemble. There are photos of "Aspects of the Passing Show" and the double page is a photo spread of "Some Art Works From a Great Collection." There is a photo of &... See More
Martial Law in New England....
Item #177644
February 10, 1912
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 10, 1912
The front page of this issue is a photo of "Martial Law in New England."
This issue has an illustration of "Not Yet, But Soon" by Kemble. There is an article of "The Most Famous of Sea Duels" by H. Ashton Ramsay and an article with photos of "The King of Winter Sports" by Edward Bayard Moss. Also in this... See More
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