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Explosion in Texas City...
Item #589608
April 17, 1947
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 17, 1947
* Texas City disaster
* SS Grandcamp
This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Blast Ruins Give Up More Bodies As Identified Dead Now Total 580" with subhead. See photos for more details.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor spin
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* Texas City disaster
* SS Grandcamp
This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Blast Ruins Give Up More Bodies As Identified Dead Now Total 580" with subhead. See photos for more details.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor spin
Clyde, Texas tornado...1938...
Item #588725
June 11, 1938
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, June 11, 1938
* Clyde, Texas
* Tornado disaster (1st report)
This 18 page newspaper has a one column heading on the front page: "Thirteen Killed, Scores Hurt in Texas Storm" 1st report coverage on a tornado disaster in Clyde, Texas.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. A few binding holes along the spin... See More
Harvey Haddix's perfect pitching Pittsburgh Pirates game...
Item #588279
May 28, 1959
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, May 28, 1959
* Harvey Haddix - Pittsburgh Pirates
* 12 innings of perfect pitching for nothing
This 6 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 4: "Haddix Finding Fruits of Defeat Not So Bitter" Coverage of the famous perfect game being pitched by Haddix into the 13th inning and eventually losing the game 2-0.
Other news... See More
Gold discovered in Texas... Indian troubles...
Item #587076
October 29, 1849
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 29, 1849
* Texas gold discovery - Gila River
The front page has over 2 columns on: "Kentucky Constitutional Convention". Page 2 has; "Gold On The Gila" which notes: "...arrived at the Gila river...appearances indicate that gold is as plentiful in that region as it is described to be on the Sacramento..." with more (see). The back page has: ... See More
Existed for just 2 1/2 years...
Item #586547
September 15, 1849
THE EXAMINER, Louisville, Kentucky, September 15, 1849 A quite scarce newspaper which lasted but 2 1/2 years, from June, 1847 thru December, 1849. Page 2 has a rather lengthy: "Address of the Central Committee of Louisville to the Emancipationists of Kentucky ! ", "Georgetown College", "Late from Texas", "Later from Santa Fe and Los Vegas--Indian Fights, et... See More
William "Pudge" Heffelfinger....
Item #586320
April 03, 1954
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 3, 1954
* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger death
* Yale University football star
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "'Pudge' Heffelfinger, All-Time Grid Great, Dies In Texas At 88" with photo. See photo for 1st report coverage on the death of William "Pudge" Heffelfinger.
Other news, sport... See More
William "Pudge" Heffelfinger...
Item #586308
November 11, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1937
* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger
* Yale University football star
* Best football player ever ?
This 52 page newspaper has two column headlines in the sport's section (page 34): "Heffelfinger Named Best Player Of All Time at Touchdown Club" and"Yale Football Immortal, First Guard to Run Interference, Ma... See More
East Texas oil fields shut down...
Item #585467
August 18, 1931
PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Prescott, Arizona, August 18, 1931
* East Texas oil fields
* Martial law in effect
* Gov. Ross S. Sterling
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "TROOPS SHUT WELLS IN TEXAS OIL FIELDS", "Governor Declares Martial Law In Four Counties to Stop Production in Area" and more. Other news, sports and advertiseme... See More
T.C.U. football national champions in 1938...
Item #584770
December 07, 1938
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, December 7, 1938
* Texas Christian University - T.C.U.
* NCAA college football national champions
This 14 page newspaper has a somewhat discrete one column heading on page 9: "T. C. U. Wins No. 1 Position in Poll". See photo for brief but 1st report coverage on Texas Christian University being declared national champions in NCAA college fo... 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
Woodward, Oklahoma Tornado 1947...
Item #584627
April 10, 1947
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 10, 1947
* Woodward, Oklahoma Tornado
* Glazier-Higgins-Woodward
This 16 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "TORNADO KILLS 152 IN OKLAHOMA-TEXAS AREA" with subheads.
Other news, sports advertisements of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
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* Woodward, Oklahoma Tornado
* Glazier-Higgins-Woodward
This 16 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "TORNADO KILLS 152 IN OKLAHOMA-TEXAS AREA" with subheads.
Other news, sports advertisements of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
Longview TX race riot...
Item #583310
July 14, 1919
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 14, 1919
* Longview TX race riot
* Gregg County, Texas
This 14 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "MARTIAL LAW IN LONG VIEW" and "Trouble Between Whites and Negroes Causes Gen. McDill to Issue Proclamation".
See photos for text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light brow... See More
1938 Clyde TX tornado....
Item #582766
June 11, 1938
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, June 11, 1938
* Clyde TX Texas
* Tornado disaster
This 24 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "Tornado Kills 13 Villagers" and "Texas Survivors Describe Terror Scenes" which is a 1st report on a tornado disaster in Clyde, Texas.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in very n... See More
The calling for new troops...
Item #582699
March 17, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 17, 1864
* More troops wanted
* Suffolk VA Virginia
Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "The New Call For More Troops" "Grant In Favor of Large & Effective Armies" "The War to be Energetically Carried On" "Defeat Of Rebels on the Mississippi" "Latest From Knoxville" "Interesting ... See More
Information on "The Texas"... on Commodore Decatur...
Item #582052
March 25, 1830
NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 25, 1830 The back page of this issue contains an article entitled "The Texas" which was extracted from a gentleman's correspondence. "Texas is now in a very prosperous condition. -- There has been more emigration this winter than in several years past. The road is at present full of movers... In anti... See More
1919 Corpus Christi, Texas hurricane...
Item #581880
September 17, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, September 17, 1919
* Atlantic Gulf hurricane
* Corpus Christi, Texas
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "DEATH LIST MOUNTING FROM GULF HURRICANE; VAST PROPERTY LOSS" with subheads. (see) Tell of the 1st major hurricane to hit Corpus Christi, Texas.
Other news of the day including various adv... See More
North Texas tornadoes disaster...
Item #581344
April 10, 1919
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, April 10, 1919
* Bonham, Trenton, Mission & more - TX Texas
* Tornadoes disaster
This 18 page newspaper has a very nice seven column headline on the front page: "82 LIVES TAKEN BY STORM" with subheads that include: "Texas Is Swept, Also Arkansas And Oklahoma" and more. This tells of the deadly tornadoes that struck many Nor... See More
Levelland, Texas UFO sightings...
Item #581050
November 05, 1957
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 5, 1957
* Levelland, Texas UFO case
* New Mexico sightings
* Sputnik II - Laika (dog)
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "REPORT MYSTERY OBJECT SKIPPING OVER STATES OF TEXAS, NEW MEXICO" which tells of a UFO sighting in New Mexico around the same time of the Levelland Texas UFO case.
Also on the same... See More
Ernie Banks hits 3 HRs...
Item #581036
August 05, 1955
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 5, 1955
* Ernie Banks 3 home runs game
* Chicago Cubs - Mr. Cub
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Cubs' Banks Hits Three Home Runs"
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Paper is in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Ernest "Ernie" Banks (born January 31, 1931 ... See More
Rocksprings Texas tornado disaster...
Item #580279
April 13, 1927
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, April 13, 1927
* Rocksprings, Texas
* Extreme tornado disaster
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "62 PEOPLE DEAD IN TEXAS STORM; MANY ARE HURT", "Tornado Levels Village, Leaves Scores Dead and Injured in Debris; Toll Mounting" with smaller subheads. (see photos) Tells of the tornado disaster at Roc... See More
1930 Frost TX tornado....
Item #580228
May 07, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, May 7, 1930
* Runge & Frost TX Texas
* Tornadoes disaster
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "65 KNOWN DEAD IN TEXAS STORM" and "Horror of Tetanus Expected to Add to Toll; Eight Reported in Dying Condition". See photos for text. Nice to have this report on the front page.
Other news, spor... See More
Galveston, Texas hurricane...
Item #579951
August 17, 1915
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, August 17, 1915
* Galveston, Texas hurricane... Early 1st report
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GALVESTON STORM", "City Apparently Safe", "No Loss Of Life Reported", and "Sea Wall Shows No Signs of Weakening--Gale at Times 90 Miles and Hour".
... See More
Raymond Hamilton captured in 1935....
Item #578878
April 06, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1935
* Raymond Hamilton captured (Southwest outlaw)
* Bonnie and Clyde fame
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "RAYMOND HAMILTON CAPTURED IN TEXAS POSING AS A TRAMP", "Desperado Who Fled the Death House Seized as He Walks Ties in Disguise", and more with smaller subheads. Lengthy text carries over ... See More
1934 Bonnie & Clyde reference...
Item #578587
January 18, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 18, 1934
* Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow
* Post Prison escape and gunfight
This 42 page newspaper has a small one column heading at the bottom of page 2: "Convict Caught in Texas".
A brief report tells of the capture of one of the prisoners Clyde Barrow help escape from prison. Rare to find reports mentioning Clyde Barrow prior to his death... See More
Plymouth, North Carolina...
Item #578514
April 27, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, April 27, 1864
* Plymouth, North Carolina
* Original Civil War reporting
The front page has "Army Of The Potomac", "The Army in Complete Readiness for Action", "Arrival of Refugees from Madison. Co.", "Tales of Suffering & Tyranny", "The Fight at Plymouth, North Carolina", "General Wessell Not Surren... See More
The Great Mississippi Flood...
Item #577667
April 21, 1927
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 21, 1927
* The Great Mississippi River flood
* Arkansas, Tennessee
This 24 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "PESTILENCE INVADES REFUGEE CAMPS AS FLOOD WATERS RISE" with subheads (see photos).
Other news of the day including period advertising. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in go... See More
The Great Mississippi Flood....
Item #577470
April 19, 1927
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, April 19, 1927
* The Great Mississippi River flood
* Arkansas, Tennessee
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FURTHER HAVOC THREATENS AS FLOODS SPREAD" "Mississippi Hammers at Levees as Army of Workers...." "25,000 Homeless; Seven States Suffer" and more (see photos).
Other n... See More
Most runs by team in doubleheader....
Item #577386
August 15, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 15, 1937
* Detroit Tigers break record
* Most runs in doubleheader
This 80+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5 of the sport's section (inside) that include: "TIGERS OVERPOWER BROWNS, 16-1, 20-7", "Detroit Makes 40 Hits", and more with box scores (see images).
At Navin Field, the Tigers sweep a doubleheader agains... See More
1929 Slocum, Texas...
Item #576626
April 25, 1929
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, April 25, 1929
* Slocum, Texas
* Tornadoes disaster
This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "WINDSTORMS KILL TEN AND DAMAGE PROPERTY IN TEXAS" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the tornado outbreak in Texas in which the small town of Slocum was hit hardest.
Other news of the day. Light browning wi... See More
1927 Rocksprings TX tornado disaster....
Item #576555
April 13, 1927
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, April 13, 1927 This 20 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "TEXAS TOWN FLATTENED BY TORNADO" with subheads. (see)
This first report tells of the tornado disaster at Rocksprings, Texas.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Hurricane Audrey hits gulf coast in 1957....
Item #575904
June 28, 1957
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 28, 1957.
* Hurricane Audrey hits Gulf region
* 1st report of landfall
This 10 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Louisiana Marshlands Under Tidal Waves In Wake Of Hurricane", with supporting text. Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition. Co
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* Hurricane Audrey hits Gulf region
* 1st report of landfall
This 10 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Louisiana Marshlands Under Tidal Waves In Wake Of Hurricane", with supporting text. Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition. Co
Babe Zaharias wins in 1947...
Item #575253
June 12, 1947
ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE, New York, June 12, 1947
* Mildred (Babe) Didrikson Zaharias
* Women's professional golf - British Open crown - 1st American to win
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 26: "British Women''s Golf Title Captured by Mrs. Zaharias" with photo (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout. Minor wear, otherwise in good cond... See More
1876 Kaufman, Texas hangings...
Item #575113
November 07, 1876
THE SUN, New York, November 7, 1876
* Kaufman, Texas
* Executions - hangings
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "TWO MURDERERS HANGED" "A Scaffold Scene Witnessed By Six Thousand Persons" which tells of the execution in Kaufman, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout with ads. Minor wear at the area, area of light staining, otherw... See More
Rare Pittsburgh 1862 Civil War era...
Item #575052
June 16, 1862
THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, June 16, 1862
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
* Galveston, Texas
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
* Galveston, Texas
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was m... See More
Letter on Mexico and Texas issues...
Item #574818
April 11, 1842
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, April 1, 1842 Page two of the issue contains a lenghty letter datelined Bastrof, March 10th, 1842 which is reporting on the conditions between the Mexicans and Texas, with the reporting of the Mexican Calvary of 800 and the Texans of 75. Other news, advertisements, some of which are illustrated, are within the issue. This is complete in four pages and is in ver... See More
1958 Brownfield, Texas gas truck explosion...
Item #574503
December 23, 1958
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 23, 1958
* Brownfield, Texas truck explosion
This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline at the bottom of the front page: "4 Dead, 160 Hurt In Texas Gas Blast"
Tells of the gas truck explosion disaster in Brownfield, Texas.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Dallas Texas tornado outbreak....
Item #574436
April 03, 1957
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, April 3, 1957
* Dallas TX Texas
* Tornadoes disaster
This 24 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "15 Die In Tornadoes" with related photo (see photos).
This tells of the Dallas, Texas tornado outbreak disaster.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Good condition.... See More
1957 Silverton, Texas tornado outbreak...
Item #574433
May 16, 1957
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, May 16, 1957
* Silverton, Texas
* Tornadoes disaster
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Tex. Tornado Kills 19" with caption: "Night Of Terror Numbs Town"
Tells of the Silverton, Texas tornado outbreak disaster.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear and piece missing along rig... See More
Dumas TX oil tank farm explosion.....
Item #574428
July 30, 1956
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, July 30, 1956
* Oil tank farm explosion
* Dumas TX Texas
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "NINETEEN LOSE LIVES AT DUMAS, TEX., IN PETROLEUM TANK BLAST" This tells of the oil tank farm explosion disaster at Dumas, Texas.
Other news of the day. Good condition.... See More
1953 Waco Texas tornado outbreak...
Item #573853
May 12, 1953
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 12, 1953
* Waco TX Texas tornado outbreak
* 1st report w/ photo
This 52 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "67 TO 150 KILLED IN TORNADO" with related photo. (see)
Tells of the tornado outbreak in which a F5 hit Waco, Texas, killing 114 there alone. Nice issue for display.
Other news of the day thro... See More
1952 Waco TX buses disaster.....
Item #573839
August 05, 1952
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 5, 1952
* Waco TX Texas
* Greyhound buses disaster
This34 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* 28 DIE AS BUSES COLLIDE IN TEXAS
* Headon Crash Turns Two Into Fiery Tray; 24 Hurt
with smaller subheads.
Tells of the head on crash of two greyhound buses in Waco, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout. L... See More
San Antonio TX flood disaster...
Item #573606
September 10, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 10, 1921
* San Antonio TX Texas
* Flood disaster
This 12 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "POLICE REPORT 500 DEAD AT SAN ANTONIO; TEXAN CITY IS HEAVILY DAMAGED BY FLOOD" with subheads (see image).
This tells of the flood disaster in San Antonio, Texas.
Other news of the day with period advertising. Some ... See More
Michigan Rose Bowl in 1951
Item #573266
January 02, 1951
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1951
* Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. California Golden Bears
* Sugar Bowl: Kentucky Wilcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners
* Orange Bowl: Clemson Tigers vs. Miami Hurricanes
* Cotton Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 6) that include:
* Bowl Games Provide A Fi... See More
Kirbyville, Texas negro lynching...
Item #572702
June 22, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 22, 1934
* Son Griggs negro lynching
* Kirbyville, Texas
This 42 page newspaper has small one column headlines on the back page (pg. 42) "HANG, SHOOT, DRAG NEGRO" "Texas Mob Lynches Prisoner Arrested With White Woman"
Tells of the lynching of Negro Son Griggs in Kirbyville, Texas.
Other news of the day through... See More
1927 Baylor basketball team disaster....
Item #572477
January 23, 1927
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, January 23, 1927
* Baylor basketball team (The Immortal Ten)
* Round Rock TX Texas disaster (1st report)
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* 10 Students Die as Train, Bus Crash
* Crack Athletes of Baylor University Lose Lives in Fatal Accident; Bodies Dragged and Tossed
and more. (see)
Tells of the Bayl... See More
Item #571575
December 28, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 28, 1863
* Indianola TX - ghost town
* Lavaca Texas
* Civil War original
Among the front page reports are those headed: "Department Of The Gulf" "Encouraging Prospects in Texas" "Gen. Washburn Moving Upon Indianola & Lavacca" "The Navigation of the Mississippi Less Interrupted" "The Free State C... See More
General Custer... Displayable prints...
Item #177845
June 18, 1910
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1910 The front page has the print, "In Honor of Custer". Inside has: "Dignity and Impudence", Blazing a Trail for Motorists", From Grand Opera To Gilbert And Sullivan", "Beating the Monroe Doctrine", "The Schoolboy and the Aeroplane", and more. However, perhaps the two most displayable print... See More
Charles Manson Murders in 1969...
Item #570483
December 02, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 2, 1969
* Charles Manson
* Sharon Tate murders
* Watson & Krenwinkel arrested (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Suspects Identified"
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: On December 1, 1969,... See More
Crockett, Texas Negro lynching...
Item #569904
April 03, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 3, 1932
* Dave Tillis negro lynching
* Crockett, Texas
This 70+ page newspaper has a very small and discrete one column heading on page 6: "Negro Is Lynched in Texas". Tells of the lynching of Negro Dave Tillis in Crockett, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
... See More
Charles Manson Murders in 1969...
Item #569752
December 03, 1969
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 3, 1969
* Charles Manson murders
* Sharon Tate & more
* Recent arrests made
This 32 page newspaper has a one column photo of Charles Manson on the front page with caption: "Cult Leader?"
Also a two column head near the bottom of the front page: "Tate Slaying Suspect In Concord"
Other news of ... See More
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