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701371

1941 Moorhead, Minnesota airplane disaster...

Item #701371

October 30, 1941

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Oct. 30, 1941



* Northwest Airlines Flight 5 disaster

* Moorhead, Minnesota airplane crash




The front page has a six column heading: "Airliner Crash Kills 14" with subheads and two related photos. (see images)

Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More  

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701369

Jim Valvano succumbs to cancer in 1993...

Item #701369

April 29, 1993

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 29, 1993



* Jim Valvano death (1st report)

* North Carolina NC State Wolfpack

* Jimmy V - NCAA basketball coach

* 1983 National champions vs. Houston




The front page of the sport's section has a headline: "Valvano dies After Cancer Fight" with subhead and photo. (see images)

Complete 1st and sport's sections only with a total of 44 pages, very nic... See More  

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701368

Howard Hughes - after his around the world flight...

Item #701368

July 16, 1938

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1938



* Howard Hughes goes into seclusion

* Post around the World airplane flight




The front page has a one column heading: "Howard Hughes Retires Into A Secluded Home" with subheads "Bewildered by Hero-Worship, He Seeks Rest and Quiet", "Companions at Hotel", "Plans for Next Few Days Indefinite -- To Be Fete... See More  

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701364

1931 Battle of Evarts... Harlan, Kentucly...

Item #701364

May 07, 1931

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 7, 1931



* Battle of Evarts - Coal miners - mining

* Harland County Wars - Kentucky




The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "BLASTS IN MINE ZONE ALARM KENTUCKIANS" with subheads. (see images)

Complete with 48 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, nice condition.... See More  

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701362

1883 Alfred Packer cannibalism trial...

Item #701362

April 14, 1883

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, April 14, 1883



* Alfred Packer trial

* Saguache, Colorado

* Cannibalism - murders




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an brief article headed: "The Trial of Packer" See image for text here.

This issue is not fragile as newsprint back then was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to re... See More  

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701360

1956 Suez Crisis... Jews-Arabs...

Item #701360

October 31, 1956

MIRROR NEWS, EXTRA, Los Angeles, October 31, 1956



* Suez Canal Crisis

* Second Arab-Israeli War




The front page has a nice banner headline: "CAIRO BOMBED; British, French Launch Air, Naval Attack on Suez" with subheads. (see images)

Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, minor margin wear, generally in good condition.

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701359

Flashpoint for the school integration issue...

Item #701359

September 15, 1958

THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 15, 1958 



* Governor Orval Faubus

* Little Rock, Arkansas

* Negro students

* Central High School




The front page has a three column heading: "Little Rock Pupils Stay Away; Officers Alerted" with related photo. (see images) This concerning the integration of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, a flashpoint for the who desegregation issue of the 1950'... See More  

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701356

Great Blizzard of 1899...

Item #701356

February 14, 1900

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 14, 1900



* Great Blizzard of 1899

* Great Arctic Outbreak

* St. Valentine's Day snowstorm




The top of the front page has a one column headings: "SOUTH STILL FROZEN" & "ZERO IN FLORIDA" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues th... See More  

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701350

1923 Airship Dixmude disaster...

Item #701350

December 25, 1923

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 25, 1923



* Airship Dixmude explosion disaster

* Imperial German Navy zeppelin

* Given to France for war reparations




The front page has a nice banner headline: "FIFTY MEN NEAR DEATH IN AIR" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. This was one of the very first airship disasters.

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701345

1930 University if Illinois track & field...

Item #701345

March 08, 1930

SECTION II (sports) only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 8, 1930



* Lee Sentman's World hurdles record

* University of Illinois Fighting Illini

* Track and field competition




The front page of this section has a nice banner headline: "ILLINI HURDLER TIES RECORD IN BIG 10 TRIALS" with subheads. (see)

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701344

British advance towards Baltimore... So much more...

Item #701344

September 14, 1814

NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 14, 1814  The front page has a lengthy letter signed by: Isaac Chauncey, to the Sec. of the Navy concerning the naval events he has been involved in, followed by a letter signed: Jacob Brown, to Commodore Chauncey concerning military events near Fort George. Also a letter from Chauncey to Brown from Kingston, which carries over to page 2.

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701343

Acknowledging the end of the War of 1812...

Item #701343

April 22, 1815

NEW YORK HERALD, April 22, 1815  Page 3 has a letter from Major General Andrew Jackson to the Secretary of War, dated at New Orleans, acknowledging: "...the receipt of your letter advising of the ratification of the treaty of peace between G. Britain and the United States..." and that he would parole his soldiers. It is signed in type: Andrew Jackson.

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701336

A wealth of content concerning the Louisiana Territory... Lewis & Clark begin their journey...

Item #701336

November 23, 1803

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 23, 1803



* Lewis and Clark Expedition begins

* Louisville, Kentucky - Ohio River

* re. Louisiana Purchase success




This is a wonderful issue on the recently concluded Louisiana Purchase.

Almost the entire front page is taken up with very detailed reporting on the Louisiana Purchase, with the first article: "Louisiana" taking over 2 columns. This is followed... See More  

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701332

Dr. Deane's Election Sermon, 1794...

Item #701332

May 28, 1794

"A Sermon Preached Before His Honor Samuel Adams, Esq. Lieutenant Governor; the Honorable the Council, Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, May 28tyh, 1794. Being the Day of General Election". By Samuel Deane, a pastor of the First Church in Portland.

This pamphlet was printed in Boston by Adams and Larkin, 1794.

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701331

Slavery ads...

Item #701331

August 06, 1828

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 6, 1828  The front page has 3 slave-related ads including: "Slaves Wanted" and: "For Sale, A Negro Man aged about 26 years...". Page 3 has a: "Fifty Dollars Reward" for a runway, with much detail.

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

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701328

Jefferson's last state-of-the-union address...

Item #701328

November 17, 1808

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Nov. 17, 1808  About three-quarters of page 2 is taken up with Thomas Jefferson's final state-of-the-union address, in which he reflects upon the past year, and his presidency. It is signed in type by him at its conclusion: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine with an archival mend here, nice condition.... See More  

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701324

Maryland's non-importation resolution...

Item #701324

July 03, 1769

PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 3, 1769  



* The Non-Importation movement



The front page includes an illustration relating to a new kind if water-powered mill. Page 3 has an interesting report of: "A bill for a charitable lottery for the relief of distressed Virgins in Great Britain" which begins: "Whereas, by the great & melanchol... See More  

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701323

Dr. John Morgan defends himself as Surgeon General of the United States... Silas Deane's letter in defense of himself...

Item #701323

December 09, 1778

THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, Dec. 9, 1778  



* Rare Revolutionary War American publication 



New Jersey was the last of the 13 original colonies to have a newspaper. This is the volume 1, number 53 issue.

The entire front page and a portion of page 2 are taken up with a lengthy & detailed letter: "To the Citizens and Freemen of the United States of America" signed ... See More  

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701321

Washington coments on religious freedom and racial equality... On the Battle of Bunker Hill...

Item #701321

October 11, 1775

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Oct. 11, 1775  This is a wonderful issue on several accounts.

Taking the middle column of the front page is a notable address which: "...will be published in Canada, on the arrival there of Col. Arnold, with the troops under his command."

It is headed: "To the INHABITANTS of CANADA" signed in type: G. Washington, from Cambridge,
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701316

Nice on the Battle of Rhode Island...

Item #701316

September 10, 1778

THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 10, 1778  



* Battle of Rhode Island

* General Nathanael Greene

* In a American publication




The front page has a few small bits relating to the Revolutionary War in America.  Page 2 begins with a lengthy account of a battle between a British & a French ship.

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701315

Letters from Valley Forge, and much more...

Item #701315

June 23, 1778

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 23, 1778  Most of the front page is taken up with an address of the governor of New Jersey to the General Assembly concerning the Revolutionary War.

It begins: "I heartily congratulate you upon the agreeable news we have received from France...The treaties of alliance & of amity & commerce between his Most Christian Majesty & the Unite... See More  

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701274

Existed for only 20 issues...

Item #701274

August 01, 1835

THE ZODIAC, Albany, August, 1835  This was a short-lived monthly paper: "Devoted To Science, Literature, and The Arts" as noted in the masthead. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue of a paper that existed for just 20 issues. The masthead features a nice, planetary engraving.

Complete in 16 pages, 9 by 11 3/4 inches, some light damp staining, nice condition.

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701272

New York Rangers win 1933 Stanley cup...

Item #701272

April 14, 1933

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 14, 1933 



* New York Rangers - NHL Hockey 

* Wins Stanley Cup title 

* Best title to be had ?




The front page of the sport's section (page 27) has a two column heading: "Rangers Win Stanley Cup; Beat Leafs, 1-0, in Overtime" with small photo of Bill Cook. (see images) First report coverage on the New York Rangers winning the 1932-33 ... See More  

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701267

Pre-Civil War Kentucky, lasted just over a year...

Item #701267

March 11, 1846

THE TRUE AMERICAN, Lexington, Kentucky, March 11, 1846  It is uncommon that we are able to obtain pre-Civil War newspapers from Kentucky. This newspaper only existed from June 3, 1845 thru Oct. 21, 1846, and was suspended for over a month in 1845. This is the vol. 1 number 34 issue.

Among the articles are: "Result of Emancipation in the British Colonies" "To the Laborers of Ky... See More  

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701266

1937 Lincoln Tunnel opens (day of)...

Item #701266

December 21, 1937

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1937



* Opening of the Lincoln Tunnel (day of)



Page 3 has a four column diagram: "Principal Arteries Leading To And From The Lincoln Tunnel" Also a one column heading: "GOVERNORS TO OPEN NEW TUNNEL TODAY" with subheads. (see) Probably only found in a New York City publication.



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701265

The Grateful Dead in 1972....

Item #701265

June 29, 1972

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 29, 1972



* Grateful Dead concert in Jersey City NJ

* Roosevelt Stadium performance advertisement

* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan




Page 43 has a great full page advertisement for "GRATEFUL DEAD" for there performance at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey. (see images) Nice for display. I susp... See More  

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701264

Baltimore Orioles baseball team is born in 1953...

Item #701264

September 30, 1953

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 30, 1953



* Baltimore Orioles baseball in born

* St. Louis Browns & Bill Veeck sells

* MLB - Major League Baseball League




The top of the front page, above the masthead is a banner heading: "Browns Go to Baltimore--Veeck Out. See Page 23" The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Browns Go to Baltimore as Veeck Steps Ou... See More  

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701262

George Lincoln Rockwell killed... Amer4ican Nazi...

Item #701262

August 26, 1967

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, August 26, 1967



* George Lincoln Rockwell killed

* American Nazi Party leader




The front page has a four column headline: "Rockwell Shot to Death By Unknown Assailant" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with 6 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition

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701259

In a pro-South newspaper: Lincoln's inaugural address on the front page...

Item #701259

March 08, 1865

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 8, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln's inauguration

* Inaugural address on the ftpg.

* Closing weeks of the Civil War - pro-Confederate title




Among the front page reports is: "Inauguration of President Lincoln--His Address" which contains his address in full, ending with the immortal words: "With malice towards none, with charity for all, wit... See More  

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701256

Early from San Diego... Lily Langtry...

Item #701256

December 22, 1881

THE SUN, San Diego, California, Dec. 22, 1881  This is a volume 1 issue of this early newspaper from San Diego. Page 2 has an item beginning: "Mrs. Langtry, the celebrated beauty of London...". This is the famed actress Lily Langtry, who the next year would tour America.

The back page has: "Our Sister Republic - The Mexican Annexation Scheme and its Possibility".

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701253

Focused on the prohibition of alcohol...

Item #701253

February 01, 1848

NEW HAMPSHIRE TEMPERANCE BANNER, Manchester, February 1848



* Rare anti Alcohol - temperance publication



A scarce title, not recorded in Union List of Serials, and the American Antiquarian Society has only 5 issues.

The motto in the masthead: "Wine is a Mocker, Strong Drink is Raging; Whosoever is Deceived Thereby is Not Wise."

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701252

For the preservation of useful information...

Item #701252

January 01, 1831

THE REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Jan. 1, 1831  The purpose is noted in the masthead: "Devoted to the Preservation of Every Kind of Useful Information Respecting the State". Much of the content is political and economic-focused.

Sixteen pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed so some leaves are attached at the top, foxing to front pages folds, generally goo... See More  

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701250

The first issue published: how long did it exist?

Item #701250

April 01, 1877

THE CAMP JOURNAL, Lewistown, Pennsylvania, April, 1877



* Rare United States military publication



 This title is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers", nor can we find information elsewhere. This is the volume 1, number 1 issue, so it is unknown how long this newspaper lasted.

In the "Salutatory" on page 4 they note: "...The Camp Journal will ad... See More  

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701249

An angel in the masthead...

Item #701249

September 05, 1840

TRUMPET & UNIVERSALIST MAGAZINE, Boston, Sept. 5, 1840  A religious newspaper that features an engraving of the angel Gabriel in the masthead.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various damp staining & foxing, minor loss at the blank spine, some fold wear.

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701248

Nice post-Revolutionary War newspaper...

Item #701248

September 19, 1785

THE SALISBURY & WINCHESTER JOURNAL, England, Sept. 19, 1785  



* Rare 18th century title



A typical newspaper of the era with the content entirely European, mostly from England. The masthead has ornate lettering.

Four pages, great condition.

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701246

This title existed for just two years...

Item #701246

April 04, 1861

RAILROAD MERCURY, Groton Junction, Massachusetts, April 4, 1861



* American Civil War outbreak close era



 A quite rare, weekly title that existed for just two years. Although "railroad" is in the title this seems to be a regular general-interest newspaper with no focus on railroading.

Four pages, nice condition.

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701245

Six scenes of New Zealand...

Item #701245

July 04, 1891

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, July 4, 1891  Among the many prints within is a nice full page, with six scenes, captioned: "Pelorus Sound And Goldfields of Mahakipawa, Marlborough, New Zealand".

A wealth of other prints as well.

Complete in 32 pages, slightly irregular at the spine from disbinding, very nice condition.

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701244

Fruit gathering in California...

Item #701244

September 26, 1891

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 26, 1891  Among the many prints within is a very nice full page captioned; "Fruit Gathering In California" which also includes an inset: print "Sun Drying Peaches and Apricots".  Unusual to find prints ofd California in a 19th century British magazine.

Complete in 32 pages, great condition.

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701243

Great farming print of Manitoba...

Item #701243

October 24, 1891

ILLUSTRATED  LONDON NEWS, England, Oct. 24, 1891  Among the many prints within is a very nice, doublepage centerfold captioned: "Canadian North-West Farming: Reaping the Harvest in Manitoba", Canada.

Complete in 32 pages, great condition.

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701241

Great doublepage print with thirteen scenes of British Columbia...

Item #701241

November 04, 1882

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Nov. 4, 1882  Among the many prints within is a great doublepage centerfold, tipped-in (no binding holes at the fold) captioned; "Sketches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia" of which there are 13, each captioned. 

Complete in 28 pages, light lamp staining at the bottom margins, not close to the caption of the Canada centerfold, very nic... See More  

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701240

Typical Victorian era design and artwork with the outer wrappers...

Item #701240

April 01, 1881

THE AMERICAN HOME MAGAZINE & ILLUSTRATED LIBRARY, Portland, Maine, April, 1881  One of many such publications that were popular post-Civil War, typically with literary content and various illustrations. This issue is particular in still having the very ornate, green outer wrapper. Typically the wrappers were removed when bound into annual volumes, but this issue was never bound.

The fron... See More  

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701238

Remembering the Civil War of 20 years previous...

Item #701238

February 18, 1882

PICTORIAL WAR RECORD, "Battles Of The Late Civil War", New York, February 18, 1882  This was a reflective weekly featuring prints: "...Reproduced from the Current Illustrated Journals of 1861 - 1865...".

The front page print: "Bivouac Feast - A Successful Forage After the Occupation of Munson's Hill" with more inside.

Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spi... See More  

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701234

First of this Scottish newspaper we've located...

Item #701234

June 14, 1847

THE ABERDEEN CHRONICLE, Scotland, June 14, 1847  



* Rare publication



This is the first of this Scottish newspaper we have encountered. Page 3 under: "America" is a letter titled: "Emigration to His Britannic Majesty's Province of Upper Canada" signed in type: James Buchanan.

Also on page 3: "Further Particulars of the Revolution in The Brazils' includin... See More  

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701233

Short-lived campaign newspaper from Virginia...

Item #701233

June 18, 1840

THE YEOMAN, Richmond, Virginia, June 1840  



* William Henry Harrison for president

* Rare, short lived  campaign publication




A quite rare campaign newspaper supporting Wm. H. Harrison for President, as noted at the top of page 1: "This paper will be published weekly, in its present form, until the close of the Presidential election; after which period it will be enlarged and ... See More  

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701231

Interesting font for a masthead...

Item #701231

January 20, 1827

LITERARY CADET, Providence, Rhode Island, Jan. 20, 1827  Although the title would suggest it is entirely literary content, there is much news of the day as well. The most interesting feature is the masthead which uses an unusual font for the type.

Four pages, good condition. A volume 1 issue.

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701228

The first issue published... The only issue we've located...

Item #701228

December 02, 1876

THE OWL, Baltimore, Maryland, Dec. 2, 1876  



* Very rare publication



This is the volume 1, number 1 issue and the only issue we've located in our 48 years. It is not listed in Gregory's "Union List of Newspapers".

The top of page 2 notes: "The Owl will be published every Saturday...It is devoted to bright and sparkling literature, to fashionable society, to music... See More  

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701226

Boston Bruins win 1939 Stanley cup...

Item #701226

April 17, 1939

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 17, 1939 



* Boston Bruins - NHL Hockey 

* Wins Stanley Cup title
 



The top of page 10 has a three column heading: "Boston Bruins Defeat Maple Leafs Again and Capture First World's Hockey Championship in 10 Years" with subheads, lineups and photo of Bill Cowley. (see images). First report coverage on the Boston Bruins winning th... See More  

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701225

Tony Zale wins title... Adolf Hitler Speech...

Item #701225

July 20, 1940

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 20, 1940



* Boxer Tony Zale victory

* Boxing middleweight title fight

* 1st time a World champion


* Adolph Hitler speech

* "Peace of Destruction"

* Reichstag building, Berlin




The front page has a five column heading: "British Call Hitler's Peace Offer 'Old Stuff'" with subheads. (see images) Large portion of the speech on page 6... See More  

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701220

1928 Great Rockford airplane... Bert Hassell...

Item #701220

August 20, 1928

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 20, 1928



* Bert R. J. Hassell - aviation pioneer

* The Greater Rockford Airplane - Illinois

* Missing in Greenland ?




The front page has a nice banner headline: "U.S. ORDERS HASSELL SEARCH" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.

Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great condition. ... See More  

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701219

Death by duel of naval hero Stephen Decatur...

Item #701219

March 25, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1820  



* Stephen Decatur killed (1st report)

* United States Navy commodore

* Duel vs. James Barron




The ftpg. has an article with small head: "Melancholy Occurrence" which begins: "A duel was fought on Wednesday...between the victor of the Macedonian, Com. Decatur, and com. Barron who commanded the Chesapeake frigate...Th... See More  

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