Byron Nelson 18th victory record....
Item #628238
August 05, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, August 5, 1945
* Byron Nelson wins his 18th of the year
* Famous record - PGA golf
The front page of this sport's section only has a one column heading: "NELSON IS VICTOR IN CANADIAN OPEN" with subhead. (see) First report coverage in Byron Nelson's famous 18th win in 1945 which is still a single season ... See More
V-2 rockets... man made meteorites...
Item #628175
November 14, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1946
* V-2 rockets test
* Man-made meteorites
* Upper atmosphere
Page 4 has a two column heading: "Rocket Will Discharge Swarm of Meteorites In Attempt to Gauge Size of Real Fragments" See images for text. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports a... 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
Death of General Winfield Scott...
Item #628007
May 30, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, May 30, 1866
* General Winfield Scott death
The front page has: "Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott" "Sketch of His Long & Glorious Military Career" "His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats" "His Course During the Rebellion--The Organization & Handling of the First Army" "His Last Illness & Death--Personal Rem... See More
Jane Addams wins Nobel Peace...
Item #627968
December 10, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 10, 1931
* Jane Addams wins Nobel Peace Prize (1st report)
* 1st woman to win it
The front page has one column headings that include: "NOBEL PEACE PRIZE TO GO TO DR. BUTLER AND JANE ADDAMS" $40,000 WILL BE SHARED" "MISS ADDAMS IN HOSPITAL" and more. (see) Continues on page three with photo of Addams. 1st report cove... See More
Dutch Schultz & Alvin Karpis...
Item #627895
July 24, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1935
* Dutch Schultz trial begins
* Bandit Alvin Karpis
The front page has a one column heading: "SCHULTZ IS JAILED AS HIS TRIAL BEGINS" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the start of Arthur 'Dutch Schultz' Flegenheimer's trial for income tax evasion. Text continues on page 2 with photo of Schultz. (see) Always nice to have notable events in... See More
Lou Gehrig's 1,500th consecutive game.....
Item #627719
September 26, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1934
* Lou Gehrig 1,500th straight game played
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* RMS Queen Mary launching
* Cunard Line ocean liner
The sport's section (page 27) has one column headings: "GEHRIG HITS 48TH AS YANKS WIN, 5-0" "Surpasses His Best Home-Run Mark in 1,500th Consecutive Game--Mates Top Athletics" with box scores. (see)
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Alban Berg & Paul Bourget deaths...
Item #627611
December 25, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 25, 1935
* Alban Berg & Paul Bourget deaths (1st reports)
* Austrian composer - Second Viennese School
* French novelist & critic - writer
Page 27 has death reports on two well known individuals in the music and writing Worlds. First a one column heading reads: "ALBAN BERG DEAD; MODERN COMPOSER" with subheads and photo. (see)
Also a one colum... See More
Wetherford TX B-29 Superfortresses collide...
Item #627526
August 19, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1945
* Wetherford, Parker County, Texas
* B-29 Superfortress Bombers collision
* End of World War II
Page 38 has one column headings: "18 BODIES FOUND IN 2-BOMBER CRASH" "Only Two Escape in Collision of Army Fortresses Over Middle Texas" (see) First report coverage on the 2 B-29 Superfortresses that collided over Wetherfo... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones in 1930....
Item #627509
July 03, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1930
* Bobby Jones welcome home
* British Open champion
* Broadway ticker tape parade
The front page has one column headings that include: "BOBBY JONES FINDS BROADWAY FAIRWAY" "Firecrackers and Ticker Tape Strew Route to City Hall--'Home Folks' Hail Champion" and more. (see) Much more on page 3 with related photos. Always nice to have... 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.
The Vatican bombed in WWII...
Item #627471
November 07, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 7, 1943
* Bombing of Vatican City
* Single German airplane
* World War II - WWII
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "Vatican Radio Confirms Bombing; Mosaic Shop, Governor's Home Hit" First report coverage on the air raid by just one German airplane (four bombs) on Vatican City. Always nice to have nota... See More
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #626946
June 30, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1933
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle death (1st report)
* Silent film actor, comedian and director
Page 17 has one column headings that include: "FATTY ARBUCKLE DIES IN HIS SLEEP" "Film Comedian, Central Figure in Coast Tragedy in 1921, Long Barred From Screen" "On Eve Of His Comeback" and more with photo. (see) Always nice to h... See More
Reinhold Tiling rocket test death....
Item #626945
October 11, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 11, 1933
* Reinhold Tiling explosion (death)
* German rockets pioneer
Page 17 has one column headings: "ROCKET BLAST HURTS THREE IN GERMANY" "Tiling, Builder of the Device, IS Among the Injured and His Laboratory Is Wrecked" First report coverage on the rocket explosion which led to the death of Reinhold Tiling.
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
Lou Gehrig avoids suspension to keep streak alive......
Item #626940
June 15, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1933
* New York Yankees
* Lou Gehrig avoids suspension
* Consecutive game streak continues
The sport's section (page 24) has one column headings that include: "Yanks Lose" "RED SOX TRIUMPH OVER YANKEES, 13-5" "New York Suffers Third Setback in Boston After Five-Run Drive in Seventh" and more. Within the report it mentions that ... See More
1941 Shah of Iran abdicates....
Item #626906
August 29, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 29, 1941
* Reza Shah of Iran abdicates throne to his son
* World War II era - WWII
The front page has one column headings: "NEW IRAN REGIME ENDS RESISTANCE" "British and Russian Forces Continue Advance--Offers by Teheran Awaited" (see)
First report coverage on the abdication of Reza Shah in Iran during World War II. Also front page reporting o... See More
Malden, Massachusetts & Father Power's grave......
Item #626781
November 18, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1929.
* Malden, Massachusetts shrine (miracle grave)
* Father Patrick Joseph Power
* Holy Cross Cemetery gathering
* Supernatural powers ?
Page 2 has one column headings: "200,000 ARE DRAWN TO MALDEN 'SHRINE'" "Bay State Troopers and Legion Aid Police as Record Throng Visits Priest's Grave" and more. (see) Always nice to hav... See More
Actor Leslie Howard killed in 1943....
Item #626778
June 03, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1943.
* Actor Leslie Howard killed in airplane crash
* 'Gone with the Wind' movie fame (Ashley Wilkes)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS HIT AIRLINER; LESLIE HOWARD PUT AMONG 17 MISSING" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history
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* Actor Leslie Howard killed in airplane crash
* 'Gone with the Wind' movie fame (Ashley Wilkes)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS HIT AIRLINER; LESLIE HOWARD PUT AMONG 17 MISSING" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history
Joe Tinker death... Chicago Cubs...
Item #626341
July 28, 1948
NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1948
* Joe Tinker death (1st report)
* Chicago Cubs shortstop
* MLB Baseball player & manager
Page 23 has one column headings: "JOE TINKER IS DEAD; A BASEBALL GREAT" "End Comes to Cubs' Shortstop in Famous Double-Play Trio on His 68th Birthday" with smaller subheads and one column photo of Joe Tinker. (see)
Other news, sports and ... See More
Fritz Von Opel... Rocket propulsion...
Item #626330
June 14, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1928
* Fritz von Opel - Fritz Stamer
* Very 1st rocket powered aircraft flight
* Lippisch Ente aircraft
Page 29 has one column headings that include: "FLIES WITH ROCKETS AT TERRIFIC SPEED" "German Used Them to Propel Glider in Experiments. Berlin Press Reports" "OPEL MANTAINS SECRECY" and more. (see) First report coverage on the ve... See More
1930 Santo Domingo hurricane... Babe ruth shop...
Item #626280
September 06, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1930
* Babe Ruth opens haberdashery shop
* Santo Domingo - Dominican Republic
* Hurricane San Zenon
The front page has a two column headline: "HURRICANE TOLL NOW 1,200; DOMINICANS BURNING DEAD TO SAVE CITY FROM PLAGUE" with subheads.
Page 17 has a one column heading: "BABE RUTH OPENS HIS BROADWAY SHOP" with subheads. (see) I suspe... See More
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Rockefeller Center construction completed...
Item #626210
November 02, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 2, 1939
* Rockefeller Center complex completed
* Commercial buildings construction ends
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a two column heading: "Rockefeller Center Is Completed As Its Creator Pleads for Peace" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the completion of construction continues inside with related photo. Always nice to have ... See More
Brooklyn gangster Mike Schatz assassination.....
Item #626101
October 07, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 7, 1928
* Michael "Mike Shots" Abbatemarco
* Brooklyn gangster assassination hit
* Frankie Yale organization leader
The front page has a one column heading: "UALE GANG LEADER SLAIN LIKE HIS CHIEF" with subheads that include: "Abbatemarco Shot Four Times in Quiet Brooklyn Street by Gunman in Auto With Him" and more. (see) First repor... See More
Babe Ruth near death...
Item #626098
August 12, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 12, 1948
* Babe Ruth near death
* New York Yankees
The front page has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Is Critically Ill; Inquiries Swamp Hospital" with photo showing youngsters gathering outside the hospital with caption: "Getting Latest Report On Their Idol" Ruth would die a few days later. Always nice to have not... See More
1930 Space travel prediction.....
Item #626026
December 09, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1930
* Rocket plane travel for humans ?
* Rockets - rocketry
* Fritz von Opel
A two column heading near the bottom of the front page reads: "Opel Predicts Rocket Flights From Berlin to New York in 3 Hours at 30-Mile Altitude" Coverage on Fritz von Opel''s prediction of faster travel in the future by the use of rockets. A interesting report... See More
Joe DiMaggio in cigarette advertisement...
Item #626012
October 01, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 1, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio in fullpage cigarette advertisement
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series of baseball
The back page has a great full page advertisement with Joe DiMaggio promoting Camel cigarettes. One photo shows DiMaggio actually smoking a cigarette with caption: "You Bet I Smoke Camels. Along With All That Swell Flavor, Camels Ar... See More
President wars on gangsters in 1930...
Item #625985
November 26, 1930
NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1930.
* President Herbert Hoover
* Declares war on gangsters
* Al "Scarface" Capone era
The front page has a one column heading: "PRESIDENT DEMANDS WAR ON GANGSTERS; PUTS DUTY ON STATES" with subheads. (see) Great depression era when Al "Scarface" Capone was in power. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this W... See More
1928 Fritz Von Opel.... Rocket propulsion....
Item #625961
June 24, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1928
* Fritz von Opel
* Rocket car automobile
The front page has one column headings that include: "GERMAN ROCKET CAR IS WRECKED IN TEST" "Opel's "Devil Machine" Attains a Speed of 156 1-3 Miles an Hour on Rails" "Leaps track In Second Run" and more. (see) First report coverage on the German rocketeer, Fritz Von Opel, ... See More
Bobby Jones wins Sullivan Award ...
Item #625920
December 17, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 17, 1930
* Bobby Jones (golfer)
* 1st James E. Sullivan Award winner
The sport's section (page 33) has a five column headline: "Jones to Receive Sullivan Memorial Award with subheads that include: "SULLIVAN MEDAL AWARDED TO JONES" "An Overwhelming Choice" and more with a one column photo of Jones. (see) Always nice to have notable e... See More
Rudy Vallee weds Fay Webb...
Item #625918
July 09, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1931
* Rudy Vallee weds
* Fay Webb
Page 25 has one column headings that include: "RUDY VALLEE WED TO CALIFORNIA GIRL" "Secret Marriage Monday at West Orange Announced by Broadcasting Company" and more with photo of Webb. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Babe Ruth gets engaged...
Item #625893
April 16, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1929
* George Herman Babe Ruth
* Claire Merritt Hodgson
* Engagement
Page 31 has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth to Marry Mrs. Claire Hodgson; He and Former Actress Get License Here" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially this topic.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Penn State wins college boxing title in 1930....
Item #625848
March 17, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's Section Only, March 17, 1935
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* College boxing championship
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "PENN STATE BOXERS GAIN COLLEGE TITLE" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the Penn State Nittany Lions winning the team championship in college boxing.
Other sport's related news of the day. Com... See More
Death of Florenz Ziegfeld in 1932...
Item #625802
July 23, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1932
* Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld death
* Impresario - Show Boat
The front page has a one column heading: "FLORENZ ZIEGFELD DIES IN HOLLYWOOD AFTER LONG ILLNESS" with subheads that include: "Leading Figure in New York Theater World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy" "Began Career in Chicago" and more. (see) First
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* Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld death
* Impresario - Show Boat
The front page has a one column heading: "FLORENZ ZIEGFELD DIES IN HOLLYWOOD AFTER LONG ILLNESS" with subheads that include: "Leading Figure in New York Theater World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy" "Began Career in Chicago" and more. (see) First
Bonus Army in Washington D.C... L.A. Olympics...
Item #625801
July 30, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 30, 1932.
* Bonus Army - World War I veterans march
* Washington D.C. camps
* Los Angeles Olympics open (1st report)
The front page has a three column headline: "BONUS STRAGGLERS 'MOPPED UP' BY TROOPS; 36 REDS SEIZED; GRAND JURY INQUIRY ON; HOOVER DENOUNCES ATTEMPT AT MOB RULE" with subheads. Much more inside with full page pictorial.
Also on the... See More
Amelia Earhart crash landing...
Item #625787
March 04, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 4, 1929
* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* Roosevelt Field (Curtiss), Long Island
* Airplane crash landing in mud
* Herbert Hoover inauguration (day of)
Page 7 has small one column headings: "Earhart Plane Upsets" "Noses Over and Cracks Blade as Woman Flier Lands on Muddy Field" (see)* Roosevelt Field (Curtiss), Long Island
* Airplane crash landing in mud
* Herbert Hoover inauguration (day of)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
Revenue Act of 1932 signed into law...
Item #625758
June 07, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1932
* Revenue Act of 1932 signed into law
* Lead to the 1st Federal gas tax
* President Herbert Hoover
The front page has a three column headline: "PRESIDENT SIGNS $1,118,500,000 TAX BILL; SEES FINANCES NOW ON A 'SOUND BASIS'; DAWES QUITS THE RECONSTRUCTION BOARD" with subheads. First report coverage on the Revenue Act of 1932 signing by Presi... See More
First Major League Baseball night game...
Item #625704
May 25, 1935
NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1935 The top of the sports page has a one column head: "REDS' NIGHT GAME DRAWS 25,000 FANS" with subheads including: "Many Notables See Contest, First Under Lights in History of Major Leagues" and more. This was the very first Major League Baseball night game played under electric lights. The game was at Crosley Field, home of the Cincinnati Reds.
C... See More
Rocket radio to the Moon ?....
Item #625567
September 01, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1946
* Rocketing to the Moon ?
* Placing a radio on it
* Nuremberg trial ends
This 100+ page newspaper has a two column headline on page E7 (inside, near the back): "A Rocket Radio for Earth-Moon Broadcasts Discussed as a Technical Possibility" with smaller subheads. (see) Coverage on a plan to send a rocket to the Moon and land a radio on it with... See More
Pauline Betz.... Wimbledon title...
Item #625029
July 07, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, July 7, 1946
* Pauline Betz Addie
* The Championships, Wimbledon
* Women's tennis singles title won
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "U.S. TAKES 4 TITLES AT WIMBLEDON; MISS BETZ A VICTOR" with subheads and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Pauline Betz winning her first and only Wimbledon Women... See More
Little Sisters of the Poor - Nursing home fire...
Item #624928
July 25, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1931
* Little Sisters of the Poor
* Nursing home fire disaster
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The front page has one column headings that include: "30 DEAD, 20 MISSING IN PITTSBURGH FIRE AT HOME FOR AGED" "Flames Swiftly Envelop Old Building of Little Sisters of the Poor, Housing 250" "INMATES LEAP INTO NETS" and more. (see) First repo... See More
LaSalle Hotel cocktail lounge fire...
Item #624909
June 06, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 6, 1946
* La Salle Hotel fire (1st report)
* Silver Grill Cocktail Lounge
* Chicago, Illinois
The front page has two column headings: "58 Die in Chicago Hotel Fire; 200 Hurt by Flames, Smoke" "Panic Sweeps 22-Story LaSalle--Most of Victims Suffocated--Many Jump Into Nets or Are Rescued by Ladders" First report coverage continues on the back page... See More
Thomas Dewey elected governor...
Item #624704
November 04, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 4, 1942
* Thomas E. Dewey elected New York Governor
The front page has a nice banner headline: "DEWEY ELECTED GOVERNOR IN STATE SWEEP" with subheads and a nice photo of Thomas E. Dewey. More on the inside pages. Nice to have in this famous New York title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complet... See More
Jefferson Memorial begins construction...
Item #624694
December 16, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 16, 1938
* Jefferson Memorial begins construction (ground breaking)
* President Thomas Jefferson honored
* Toto the clown death
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "ROOSEVELT LAUDS JEFFERSON'S DEEDS", "President, at Start of Memorial, Says Virginian Set Up Nation as a Democracy", "SITE HAILED AT EXERCISES" and more. Al... See More
Earl Averill & Hack Wilson in 1930...
Item #624618
September 18, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 18, 1930.
* Earl Averill Hits 4 Homers
* Hack Wilson Breaks MLB RBI Record
The sport's section (page 34) has one column headings that include: "AVERILL'S 4 HOMERS MARK DOUBLE BILL" "Indians' Ace Stars as His Team Beats Senators in 1st, 13-7, Then Loses 2d, 6-4" "WILSON'S HOMERS HELP UPSET GIANTS" "
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* Earl Averill Hits 4 Homers
* Hack Wilson Breaks MLB RBI Record
The sport's section (page 34) has one column headings that include: "AVERILL'S 4 HOMERS MARK DOUBLE BILL" "Indians' Ace Stars as His Team Beats Senators in 1st, 13-7, Then Loses 2d, 6-4" "WILSON'S HOMERS HELP UPSET GIANTS" "
Gallant Fox wins Kentucky Derby...
Item #624608
May 18, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1930
* Gallant Fox race horse
* Triple crown of horse racing
* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)
The sport's section (page 27) has a four column headline: "Turfmen Hail Gallant Fox as Champion" with subheads and photo. (see) 1st report coverage on Gallant Fox winning the Kentucky Derby, 1st leg to his eventual triple crown.
Other news, sports and adv... See More
Pre-movie release mention of "King Kong"...
Item #624607
December 11, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 11, 1932
* Very early King Kong movie mention
Before the movie would premiere in March, 1933, this issue has a early and somewhat inconspicuous mention of King Kong in a little piece on page 7 of the Movie-Drama section (inside) of this newspaper, reading: "With his 'King Kong' now about ready for exhibition, Merian C. Cooper is turning his attention to ... See More
HMS Poseidon submarine sinking...
Item #624463
June 10, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1931
* HMS Poseidon submarine sinking (1st report)
* United Kingdom Royal Navy
The front page has one column headings: "BRITISH SUBMARINE SINKS WITH 18 MEN" "Two of 33 Saved Succumb to Injuries After Collision With Steamer Offf China" "FLEET SENDS DIVERS DOWN and more. First report coverage continues on page 3 with photo of the Sub.
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Babe Ruth home runs for orphans...
Item #624447
June 19, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1930
* Babe Ruth vs. Albany Senators
* Hawkins Stadium exhibition game
* Home runs promised to orphans
* Bobby Jones - British Open golf
The sport's section (page 31) has one column headings: "RUTH HITS 2 HOMERS AS YANKS TRIUMPH" "One Blow Is Longest Ever Made at Albany--Eastern Leaguers Bow, 8 to 3" with box sc... See More
Mahatma Gandhi jail release...
Item #624441
January 27, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1931
* Mahatma Gandhi jail release (1st report)
The front page has one column headings that include: "M'DONALD TRIUMPHS IN DEBATE ON INDIA AS GANDHI GOES FREE" "The Nationalist Leader Predicts His Rearrest Soon--Many of His Aides Released" and more. (see) Continues on page 8 with small photo of Gandhi.
Other news, sports an... See More
Al Capone gets 6 months in jail...
Item #624440
February 28, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Guilty of contempt of court
Page 3 has a one column heading: "CAPONE SENTENCED TO 6 MONTHS IN JAIL" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Al 'Scarface' Capone being found guilty of contempt of court.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is ... See More
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