Latest news from the Civil War...
Item #691452
September 13, 1861
CINCINNATI DAILY COMMERCIAL, Ohio, Sept. 13, 1861 The front page has various column heads on the Civil War: "Skirmish on the Potomac" "Rosecrans Hard After Floyd" "Skirmishing In Missouri" "From Gen. Rosecrans' Expedition" and more.
Four pages, large folio size, the folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Jeff Davis' speech to the troops...
Item #691445
October 24, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 24, 1863
* Jefferson Davis speech to troops
* Battle of Bristow - Virginia
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Southern News" "The Engagement at Bristow Station" "Apologies For the Rebel Defeat" "Burnside's Operations in Virginia" "Jeff. Davis's Visit to Bragg's Army" "H... See More
Printed "in the field" in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #691424
March 19, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "American Edition", March 19, 1945 Haling itself as the "most bombed newspaper", this military publication was printed in the jungles of New Guinea, hence the title.
The headline reads: "Great Rhine City Of Coblenz Virtually Captured By Patton's Forces" with a wealth of additional reports on the front page and inside.
Four pages, 10 by 11 1/4 ... See More
Tommy Holmes sets the consecutive game hitting record...
Item #691420
July 07, 1945
NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1945
* Tommy Holmes - Boston Braves
* Consecutive game hitting streak record
* Major League Baseball - MLB
The sports page has one column heads: "HOLMES SETS MARK AS BRAVES WIN TWO" "Hits in 34th Straight Contest for National League Record..." with smaller subheads, box scores and photo of Tommy Holmes.
A fine article reporting Tommy Holme... See More
Early Nazi party newspaper...
Item #691418
DER BEOBACHTER (The Observer), Germany, Sept. 26, 1935 Obviously a newspaper of the Nazi party as the masthead includes 3 swastika symbols.Complete in 12 pages, 12 by 18 1/4 inches, rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.
Hitler's New Year's Proclamation to his people...
Item #691416
January 02, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Jan. 2, 1942
* Rare German occupation publication
* Adolph Hitler's new year proclamation
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
The front page is dominated by: "FUEHRER'S NEW YEAR PROCLAMATION TO HIS PEOPLE" "... See More
Nazi magazine: Hitler on the cover...
Item #691415
January 31, 1942
KAROLLE, Wochenschrift Fur Unterhaltung, Wissen, Lebensfreude, Germany, Jan. 31, 1942 A Nazi-era newspaper which translates to: "CAROLE, A Weekly Magazine for entertainment, Knowledge, Joy of Life".
The front page features of photo of Adolf Hitler. A wealth of German propaganda within with many photos.
Complete in 16 pages, 13 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches, nice condition.
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Complete in 16 pages, 13 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches, nice condition.
Benjamin Harrison wins the Presidency...
Item #691401
November 07, 1888
THE PRESS, Philadelphia, Nov. 7, 1888 The first column of the front page has nice heads on the election of Benjamin Harrison as President: "HARRISON ! " "Protection Apparently Victorious in Every Northern State Except Two" "New Jersey Probably Democratic" "New York & Connecticut Practically Conceded to the Republican" and more.
Eight pages, rejoin... See More
1937 Jagadish Chandra Bose death...
Item #691400
November 24, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1937
* Jagadish Chandra Bose death
* Indian polymath - scientist
* Biologist, physicist, botanist
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "SIR JAGADISH BOSE, SCIENTIST, 78, DIES" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Jagadish Chandra Bose (30 November 1858 – 23 November 1... See More
Women's temperance crusade of 1874...
Item #691398
February 21, 1874
INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL, Indiana, Feb. 21, 1874
* Women and the Temperance movement
* Woman's Christian Temperance Union
* Anti-alcohol crusade in Ohio
The top of the front page has a great & very lengthy report concerning the Woman's Crusade against alcohol in Ohio, a notable event with much web coverage: "The Conquering Crusade - Women War Notes". The article t... See More
1935 Quetta earthquake...
Item #691396
June 01, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE., June 1, 1935
* Quetta Earthquake (1st report)
* Baluchistan, British Raj (Pakistan)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "20,000 KILLED BY INDIA QUAKE; CITY SHATTERED" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Jazz Pianist Thomas "Fats" Waller 1943 Death...
Item #691389
December 16, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 16, 1943
* Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller death
* American jazz pianist & composer
The top of page 12 has a two column heading: "'Fats' Waller Dies Suddenly" with small photo. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
... See More
* Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller death
* American jazz pianist & composer
The top of page 12 has a two column heading: "'Fats' Waller Dies Suddenly" with small photo. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in good condition.
Early San Diego... Susan B. Anthony...
Item #691385
June 20, 1873
THE WORLD, San Diego, California, June 20, 1873
* Susan B. Anthony found guilty of voting
* Women's suffrage - Woman's rights advocate
A very early issue from this famous Southern California city. The population was just 2,300 at the time.
Various local reports, but also a page 2 item: "Susan B. Anthony Convicted--Jury Not Yet Agreed in Case of Inspectors", on her ... See More
Fifth Down Game (1990)... Colorado Buffaloes...
Item #691376
October 07, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 7, 1990
* Colorado Buffaloes college football
* "Fifth Down Game" debacle
The bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Colorado Takes Fifth, Wins" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside. This enabled Colorado to stay undefeated and eventually take a share of the national title with Georgia... See More
1943 Notre Dame football National champions...
Item #691373
December 01, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 1, 1943
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* National champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football
Page 29 has a one column heading: "Notre Dame Heads Final Football Poll" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Notre Dame Fighting Irish officially being named national champions of college football by the associated press (AP poll).
Complete with 42 ... See More
The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson...
Item #691367
March 17, 1868
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 17, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
The front page begins with: "The Impeachment Trial" with many subheads including: "Dazzling Spectacle in the Senate Chamber--Decorum in the Galleries--Imposing Initial Ceremonies--Thaddeus Stevens on Manhood Suffrage..." and more. and more.
This coverage ... See More
1892 Oil City, Pennsylvania disaster...
Item #691355
June 14, 1892
WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, June 14, 1892
* Oil City & Titusville, Pennsylvania
* Oil Creek Disaster (1st report)
The second page of this issue contains a report on the Oil City, PA disaster of 1892 (see images) - which to-date remains one of Oil City's greatest tragedies (view here for more information). The issue also contains other news of the day with peri... See More
Eisnehower's "Crusade of Freedom"... Man convicted of "leering"...
Item #691351
November 12, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 12, 1952
* Convicted of "Leering" from a distance
* Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina
* President Eisenhower's "Crusade of Freedom" speech
The front page has: "Negro in North Carolina Convicted Of Assault by 'Leer' at White Girl", which continues on page 21. It tells of sharecropper Mack Ingram's conviction of... See More
Wright Brother 1st flight... 25th anniversary...
Item #691331
December 17, 1928
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 17, 1928
* Orville Wright Brothers
* First airplane flight success
* Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
* 25th anniversary celebration
The front page has a one column heading: "FIRST FLIGHT 25 YEARS AGO" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 48 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, more so along the spine, generally good.... See More
Early 1932 Notre Dame basketball win...
Item #691330
January 01, 1932
SECTION TWO (Sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, Jan. 1, 1932
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball
* Early game vs. Northwestern Wildcats
* Nice headline for display - Moose Krause
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "NOTRE DAME WHIPS NORTHWESTERN, 22 TO 21" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice for display.
Complete section 2 only with 12 p... See More
Rise of Hitler ?...
Item #691329
December 09, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 9, 1931 The front page has a banner headline: "SLASH ALL PAY IN GERMANY" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition, close cut along the right margin, nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
Moweaqua, Illinois coal mine disaster...
Item #691328
December 26, 1932
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 26, 1932
* Moweaqua, Illinois
* Coal mine disaster
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "MINE YIELDS 12 BODIES; RESCUE WORK STOPPED AS TUNNELS COLLAPSE" with subheads and related photo. (see) First report coverage on the coal mine explosion disaster at Moweaqua, Illinois.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at the ma... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691298
December 31, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 31, 1941
* From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "The Perilous Position of the British Empire" "Royal Navy Unable to Do Battle in All Water... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691296
December 27, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 27, 1941
* re. Bombing of Pearl Harbor
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Heavy Fighting on Eastern Front--Strong Attacks Repul... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691295
December 24, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 24, 1941
* From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "A Disastrous Week For the British Empire - India Is Now Directly Threatened" "Heavy... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691294
December 23, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 23, 1941
* From shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Fuehrer In Supreme Command Of German Army - Better Weapons, Stronger Frontiers" "Japanese... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691293
December 22, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 22, 1941
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Russians Suffer Heavy Losses in Leningrad Encirclement" "Axis Forces in North Af... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691291
December 19, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 19, 1941
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Roosevelt's Pessimistic Speech - 'Three Most Terrible Days in Our History' &qu... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island: 3 days before Pearl Harbor...
Item #691290
December 04, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 4, 1941
* German occupation publication
* Pre attack on Pearl Harbor
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Encircled British In North Africa Wiped Out or Captured" "This Was Gonda... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691287
December 01, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 1, 1941
* Rare German occupation publication
* Jewish forced labor notice or face arrest
* World War II era Jews - Judaica
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Battle of the Atlantic... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691283
November 27, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 27, 1941
* From shortly before the Pearl Harbor attack
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Heavy Losses By the British Navy--Cruiser Sunk & Battleship and Warship Torpedoed" &... See More
The Blitz of 1940...
Item #691281
September 09, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 9, 1940
* The Blitz (1st Phase) (early report)
* Germany bombs London England
* World War II - WWII campaign
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SUPER BOMBS RIP LONDON!" with subheads. Nice for display. Related photo is on the back page. (see)
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library ... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691280
November 26, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 26, 1941 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: " 'We Shall Win, With the People's Help' Says Dr. Goebbels" "Attempted British Landing In France Frustrated" "Germa... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691278
November 25, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 25, 1941
* German occupation publication
* Attack on Pearl Harbor close
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Inconsistencies of The War" "Germans Capture Town Within 30 Miles... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691274
November 19, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 19, 1941 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Annihilating Blows by Dive Bombers Against Sevastopol" "German Submarines Sink Four Merchantmen in Atlantic" "U.S.A. Attitude ... See More
1972 Southern University riot and shootings...
Item #691272
November 17, 1972
DAILY WORLD, Nov. 17, 1972
* The 1972 Southern University shooting
* African American - Negroes college
* Unfit campus conditions riot
* Baton Rouge, Louisiana
The front page has a nice headline: "DEPUTIES + DOGS + GAS = TWO STUDENTS DEAD" with lead-in: "Cops attack Black Campus" (see).
Complete with 12 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691271
November 17, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 17, 1941 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Victims of Bolshevism" "Heavy British Naval Reverse in The Mediterranean" "Sorry To Disappoint The Boys - Mauloffensives in th... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #691270
November 15, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 15, 1941 A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "Soviet Coast Batteries Silenced By Somers" "Morale In the Red Army Bad" "Nippo-American Relations" and more.
More war-re... See More
From 1887 Florida, for the fruit industry...
Item #691233
August 29, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, August 29, 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.
Handsome masthead, 20 pages, 10 1/4 by 13 1/4 inches, small binding slits at the spine, nice condition.
From 1887 Florida: the navel orange..
Item #691230
June 06, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, June 6, 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.
Inside includes several articles concerning the then-new variety: the navel orange. The navel orange came from Brazil. ... See More
From 1887 Florida: the navel orange, and Florida & California compared...
Item #691229
May 30, 1887
THE FLORIDA DISPATCH, Jacksonville, May 30, 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.
Inside includes an interesting report: "The Naval Orange" which notes in part: "...the general reader knows very little... See More
The next-to-last issue, with a very prophetic report...
Item #691228
August 31, 1945
BUTNER WORLD NEWS, Aug. 31, 1945
* USS General Henry H. W. Butner troopship
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins (Tokyo)
* General Douglas MacArthur takes over
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay
This is a mimeographed newspaper produced by the staff on board the USS General H.W. Butner, the American troop carrier transporting troops from Europe to the Pacific. It would cease publicat... See More
Shortly after Japan's surrender, in a ship's newspaper...
Item #691226
August 21, 1945
BUTNER WORLD NEWS, Aug. 21, 1945
* USS General Henry H. W. Butner troopship
* Closing events after surrender of Japan
This is a mimeographed newspaper produced by the staff on board the USS General H.W. Butner, the American troop carrier transporting troops from Europe to the Pacific.
It is a four page newspaper, typewriter set, with front page headlines including: "War Departme... See More
Shortly after Japan's surrender, in a ship's newspaper...
Item #691225
August 20, 1945
BUTNER WORLD NEWS, Aug. 20, 1945 This is a mimeographed newspaper produced by the staff on board the USS General H.W. Butner, the American troop carrier transporting troops from Europe to the Pacific.
It is a four page newspaper, typewriter set, with front page headlines including: "Okinawa-Based Troops to Enter Japan As Occupation Forces" "Stars & Stripes Reams Congress ... See More
Babe Ruth Rejects Yankees Salary In 1932...
Item #691219
January 15, 1932
SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, January 15, 1932
* George Herman Ruth
* Babe Ruth's salary
* New York Yankees
* Colonel Ruppert
The front page of this section has a two column heading: "Ruth Rejects $70,000 for Season; Asks 2 Year Contract" with photo. (see)
Complete section II only with 10 pages, rag edition in nice cond... See More
1932 Trenton, Tennessee tornado... Rice family...
Item #691213
January 15, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 15, 1932
* Trenton , Gibson County, Tennessee
* Rice family tornado disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "Tornado Kills 8 In One Family; Five Are Injured" (see) Includes the names of the victims within the Rice family. 10 of this family would have been killed by this storm.
Complete 1st section only with 22 pages, rag edition in very nice... See More
Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan probe...
Item #691212
December 10, 1931
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Dec. 10, 1931
* Terry "Machine Gun" Druggan
* Irish-American mobster - gangster
* Valley Gang leader - Chicago gangland
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "DRUGGAN TALKS FAST, BUT JUDGE " with subhead. Related photo is on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the ne... See More
Shanghai Incident China of 1932....
Item #691206
January 28, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 28, 1932
* January 28 Incident
* Shanghai, China
* Japanese offensive
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "TOKIO ORDER: TAKE SHANGHAI" with subheads. a few related photos on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in great condition. A... See More
Notre Dame's win streak ends at 26....
Item #691205
November 22, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 22, 1931
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* USC Trojans football game
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "FIELD GOALS TOPPLE HARVARD, NOTRE DAME FROM UNBEATEN LIST" with subheads. (see) The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a nice banner headline: "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONQUERS NOTRE DAME BY 16-14 S... See More
President Johnson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #691200
December 10, 1868
THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, Dec. 10, 1868 All of page 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with the: "President's Message" which is signed in type at its conclusion: Andrew Johnson.
This was the annual state-of-the-union address in which Johnson reviewed the events of the year and plans for the future.
Four pages, some minor margin tears, good condition.... See More
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