1932 Bonus Army in Washington D.C.....
Item #664978
July 30, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 30, 1932.
* WWI Bonus Army
* World War I veterans march
* Washington D.C. camps
The front page has a great banner headline: "BONUS ARMY TREKKING WEST" with subheads. Nice for display. Related photos are on the back page. Coverage on the gathering and termination of World War I veterans in Washington D.C.
Complete with all 22 pages, this is the "r... See More
Emil G. Hirsch death... reform Judaism rabbi...
Item #664875
January 08, 1923
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 8, 1923
* Emil G. Hirsch death
* Reform Judaism Rabbi
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a great banner headline: "DR. EMIL G. HIRSCH DEAD" with subheads. (See) Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 6 with related photo. Great to have from city where he lived and died. Very rare as such.
Complete... See More
1931 Knute Rockne's funeral & burial...
Item #664861
April 02, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 2, 1931
* Knute Rockne killed w/ photos
* Notre Dame head football coach
* Airplane crash disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "Throngs Surge to Pay Rockne Last Tribute" (see) More in the sport's section and 6 related photos on the back page with banner heading at the top.
Complete with all 40 pages, this is the "rag edition&quo... See More
Babe Ruth pitches against his former team...
Item #664825
September 29, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 29, 1930
* Babe Ruth pitches game vs. Red Sox
* New York Yankees last game of season
* MLB - Major League baseball
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth, Pitcher, Leads Yanks to 9-3 Win at Boston" with box scores and small photo of Ruth. (see) Interesting Babe Ruth item as he pitched against the team he used t... See More
The Scopes 'monkey' trial...
Item #664488
July 18, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 18, 1925
* Scopes Monkey Trial beginning
* Dayton, Tennessee
* William Jennings Bryan
* Clarence Darrow
A few of the subheads on the ftpg; "Science Ruled Out by Dayton Judge" "Arguments To Jury May End Trial Monday" "Expert Opinions to Go to High Court" with the article carrying over to page 2.
Page 2 has anoth... See More
1st transatlantic television image.... John Logie Baird...
Item #664326
February 09, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 9, 1928
* 1st television image sent across Atlantic Ocean
* John Logie Baird - Hartsdale NY New York
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Human Vision Spans Atlantic On Radio Waves" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the very 1st transatlantic TV image sent. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publicati... See More
1930 Southern Cross flight....
Item #664316
June 25, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1930
* Southern Cross airplane - aircraft
* Transatlantic flight Ireland to U.S.
* Charles Kingsford Smith
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "FLYERS LAND; NEWFOUNDLAND" with subheads. (see) Flight log on page 2 and 2 related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World... See More
James H. Doolittle blind flight... Wall Street....
Item #663851
September 25, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 25, 1929
* Aviator James H. Doolittle
* 1st blind airplane flight
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "Airplane Conquers Greatest Enemy, Fog, In Blind Flying Test" First report coverage on the very first "blind flight" by James H. Doolittle.
Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
1935 George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping....
Item #662684
May 27, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 27, 1935
* George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping
* Tacoma, Washington ransom
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "RANSOM READY TO FREE BOY" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Seven related photos are on the back page. Coverage on the kidnapping of George Weyerhaeuser, son of wealthy lumberman J.P. Weyerhaeuser in Tacoma, Washington. Nice f... See More
Actress model Evelyn Nesbit suicide attempt...
Item #662656
October 29, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 29, 1921
* Evelyn Nesbit suicide attempt
* American actress, model, chorus girl
The front page has a nice banner headline: "EVELYN NESBIT TRIES SUICIDE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 22 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins with a few small tears, generally good.... See More
"Scopes Trial" -"For Liberty" is Darrow's plea......
Item #662569
July 14, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 14, 1925
* The famous "Scopes Trail"
* Will Evolution be permitted to be taught in schools?
The front page has the full-banner dramatic headline: "'FOR LIBERTY'--DARROW PLEA," with the subheading: "BIGOTRY PERILS OUR RIGHTS, HE FLINGS AT BRYAN", which continues on page two. Also included on the front page is a large rel... See More
"Scopes Trial" - Jury members are foes of Darwin...
Item #662568
July 11, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 11, 1925
* The famous "Scopes Trail"
* Will Evolution be permitted to be taught in schools?
The front page has the full-banner dramatic headline: "COMPLETE EVOLUTION JURY," with the subheading: "PICK STANCH FOES OF DARWIN TO TRY SCOPES", which continues on page two. The article makes it clear the jury is comprised of those who ... See More
Fritz Julius Kuhn indictment... German Bund leader...
Item #662558
May 26, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 26, 1939
* Fritz Julius Kuhn arrested
* German American Bund leader
* Indictment for embezzlement
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SEIZE BUND LEADER AS THIEF" with subheads. Nice for display. Photo on the back page. (see)
Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition, a few binding holes along the spine, very nice condition.... See More
"Scopes Trial" - Dramatic headline.. Evolution to be decided by the court?
Item #662539
July 15, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 15, 1925
* The famous "Scopes Trial"
* Evolution to be permitted to be taught in schools?
The front page has the full-banner dramatic headline: "LEAK TIES UP SCOPES TRIAL," with the subheading: "DARROW HAS FIGHT TO HALT COURT PRAYER", which continues on page two. Another "Scopes" article is also found on page 2. The b... See More
"Scopes Trial" - Dramatic headline.. Evolution to be decided by the court?
Item #662537
July 23, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 23, 1925
* The famous "Scopes Trail"
* Evolution to be permitted to be taught in schools?
The front page has the full-banner dramatic headline: "EVOLUTION TEST IN CAPITAL," with the subheading: "New Case May Put Religion Up To U.S. Courts", which continues on page two. Another "Scopes" article is also found on page 2.... See More
"Scopes Trial" - Crisis? Scientists inclusion considered...
Item #662536
July 17, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 17, 1925
* The famous "Scopes Trail"
* Evolution to be permitted to be taught in schools?
The front page has the full-banner dramatic headline: "SCOPES CASE CRISIS TODAY," which continues on page two. Another "Scopes" article is also found on page 2. The back page has the photo captioned: "Two Bryans Hold Center Of Stage A... See More
1939 Battle of the Heligoland Bight...
Item #662431
December 19, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 19, 1939
* Battle of the Heligoland Bight
* North Sea - Germany
* 1st "named" air battle of WWII
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "34 PLANES SHOT DOWN IN BATTLE, GERMANS CLAIM" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Battle of the Heligoland Bight. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this ... See More
Attempted assassination of Hitler...
Item #661878
July 23, 1944
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 23, 1944
* Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
The last column of the ftpg. has: "HITLER PLEADS WITH ARMY TO REMAIN LOYAL" with a subhead. The article carries over to pg. 2 where there is a photo of Hitler with Mussolini.
This was shortly after the attempted assassination of Hitler.
The complete ... See More
Follow-up to 'Operation Valkyrie'... Truman nominated...
Item #661700
July 22, 1944
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 22, 1944
* Operation Valkyrie failure
* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt
* German officers executed
The ftpg. has two follow-up items relating to "Operation Valkyrie", the attempt to kill Adolph Hitler: "Rebels' Move Upset By Him, Goebbels Says" "Famous Generals Reported Slain" "Allied Radios Urge Germans To Join R... See More
White Sox owners bans players despite the court's verdict...
Item #661669
March 14, 1921
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 14, 1921
* re. Black Sox World Series scandal
* Best title to be had ?- rare as such
Page 15 begins with an interesting article relating the infamous Black Sox betting scandal. Headed: "Commy Through With Black Sox Despite Verdict", the text begins: "With an emphatic 'No" President Comiskey of the White Sox disposed of the last chan... See More
Bobby Jones wins at Sunningdale Golf Club...
Item #661644
May 20, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 20, 1930
* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Sunningdale Golf Club, Berkshire
* Golf Illustrated Gold Vase
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a n ice banner headline: "BOBBY JONES' RECORD 68 WINS GOLF CUP" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on Bobby Jones winning at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England.
Other news, sport... See More
Japanese atrocities told in 1945...
Item #661527
September 06, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 4, 1945
* Japanese atrocities described
* American soldiers tortured
The front page has a nice banner headline: "LIST JAP TORTURE CHIEFS!" with subhead: "Ex-Captives Tell More of 'Living Hell'" Two related photos are on the back page.
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead... See More
Nazis make their presence known... Dillinger...
Item #661380
July 02, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 2, 1934 The banner headline notes: "10 MORE DIE BY NAZI BULLETS" with smaller heads including: "Son Of Former Kaiser and Von Papen Arrested" 'Hitler Chiefs Accuse French of Plot to Upset Rule" "World Is Told How Hitler Faced His Foes"
Also on the ftpg: "
Dillinger Pals force Doctor's Help; Slug Him" "Atta... See More
Battle of Okinawa... Shuri Castle...
Item #661098
June 03, 1945
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 3, 1945
* Battle of Okinawa, Japan
* Capture of Shuri Castle
* Closing events of World War II
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TANKS POUND OKINAWA JAPS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related map is on page 5. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Thirty + pages, light toning at th... See More
Patton's Third Army reaches the Rhine...
Item #660871
March 09, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 9, 1945
* First & Third United States Army
* Operation Lumberjack - Rhine River
* Battle of Remagen - Ludendorff Bridge
* General Courtney Hodges & Patton
The front page has a great banner headline: "SWARM ACROSS RHINE; Hodges' Army Hurls Back 3 Counter Attacks" with subheads. Nice for display. Related map on page 2. Related photo on the ... See More
Start of Social Security in the U.S...
Item #660869
January 18, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 18, 1935.
* Start of Social Security in the U.S.
The front page has a one column heading: "CONGRESS GETS 'SOCIAL SECURITY,' PENSION BILLS" with subhead. First report coverage on what would eventually become social security in the United States.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the "rag edit... See More
Ku Klux Klan rally in Washington D.C....
Item #660708
August 08, 1925
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 8, 1925
* KKK Ku Klux Klan
* Washington D.C. rally
The front page has a great banner headline: "50,000 IN KLAN LINES TODAY" with subheads. (see) Nice for display and rare as such.
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, a few binding slits along the spine, should be handled with care.... See More
Best Chicago Bears defeat Pro Bowl All-Stars...
Item #660702
January 05, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 5, 1942
* Chicago Bears vs. Pro football all-stars
* Post Pearl Harbor Pro Bowl
* Best title to be had ? (rare)
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "BEARS DEFEAT LEAGUE ALL-STARS, 35 TO 24" with subheads, lineups and related photo. Nice for display.
Much on World War II with nice front page headline. Complete with all 3... See More
1929 Graf Zeppelin around the World flight...
Item #660690
August 19, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 19, 1929
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World (halfway)
* Great headline for display
The front page has nice banner headline: "ZEP SETS SAIL FOR AMERICA" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page as well. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication... See More
Hitler and Eva Braun wed... Is Hitler still alive?...
Item #660621
June 10, 1945
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, June 10, 1945
* Adolph Hitler & Eva Braun married
* Is he still alive in Europe ?
* Post-World War II - WWII
An interesting one column heading on the front page: "HITLER LIVES, REDS SUSPECT; BARE WEDDING" with subhead. The article begins: "Adolf Hitler married his sweetheart, Eva Braun, two days before Berlin's fall and the lovers ... See More
Extermination of the Jews is unveiled in 1942...
Item #660521
November 25, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 25, 1942
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Extermination of Polish Jews ordered
* Zionist leader Stephen Samuel Wise report
The top of page 4 has a column head: "2 Million Jews Slain By Nazis, Dr. Wise Avers" "Extermination of All in 1942 Held Hitler Aim".
This report includes: "...that approximately half the estimated 4 ... See More
1933 Binghamton, New York train disaster....
Item #660286
September 06, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 6, 1933
* Binghamton, Broome County, Pennsylvania
* Erie Railroad train collision disaster
The front page has a banner headline: "TRAINS CRASH; 14 DIE, 30 HURT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete i... See More
Explorer Roald Amundsen died at sea...
Item #660085
September 02, 1928
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, September 2, 1928
* Roald Amundsen death confirmed
* Norwegian polar - arctic explorer
The front page has a one column heading: "Pontoon Mute Sign of Fate of Amundsen" (see) First report coverage on the official death of Roald Amundsen.
Complete 1st section only with 14 pages, rag edition, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
75th anniversary of Battle of Gettysburg... Eternal flame...
Item #659846
July 04, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 4, 1938
* Battle of Gettysburg 75th anniversary
* Eternal flame lite (1st report)
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT DONS LINCOLN ARMOR AT GETTYSBURG" with subhead. Related photo on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other ne... See More
Gold Clause Cases U.S. Supreme Court decision...
Item #659674
February 19, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 19, 1935
* Gold Clause Cases decision
* U.S. Supreme Court
* Great Depression era
The front page has a great banner headline: "GOLD O. K. CHEERS NEW DEAL" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Supreme Court of the United States decision on the Gold Clause Cases. Loads of text continues in multiple inside pages with a f... See More
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith goes missing (death)...
Item #659670
November 09, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 9, 1935
* Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
* Australian aviator - Southern Cross
* Goes missing in airplane flight (death)
The front page has a one column heading: "Bay of Bengal Searched for Flying Knight" Four related photos and map on the back page. (see) See below for more information.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 3... See More
1938 Jackie Coogan automobile accident...
Item #659632
May 05, 1935
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1935
* Jackie Coogan automobile accident
* Hollywood child actor star
* Uncle Fester - The Addams Family fame
The front page has a nice banner headline: "4 DIE; JACKIE COOGAN HURT" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 3 with 2 related photos.
Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, rag edition in nice c... See More
3000 hits for "Big Poison"... with a photo...
Item #659493
June 20, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 20, 1942
* Paul Waner (Big Poison)- right fielder
* Boston Braves - 3,000th hit with photo
The sport's section (page 21) has a one column heading: "P. WANER GETS 3,000TH HIT, BUT BRAVES LOSE, 7-6" with subhead and box scores. (see)
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding ... See More
Battle of Stalingrad ends with Nazis defeated...
Item #659341
February 03, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 3, 1943
* Battle of Stalingrad ending
* Nazis 1st major loss in WWII
* One of the bloodiest battles in history
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "RUSSIANS FINISH 'LIQUIDATION' OF 330,000 GERMANS" with subhead and related map. (see) First report coverage on the end of the Battle of Stalingrad which was considered the 1st major loss... See More
John Dillinger hunted in Chicago ?...
Item #659202
May 05, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger now in Chicago ?
* The city where he would be killed
* Post Little Bohemia Lodge shootout
* Best title to be had (rare as such)
The front page has a one column heading: "Dillinger Hunt Takes a Turn on High Seas" Related photo on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activiti... See More
The "match king" takes his life...
Item #659150
March 13, 1932
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, March 13, 1932
* Ivar Kreuger suicide
* "Match King"
The front page has a one column heading: "IVAR KREUGER, WORLD MATCH KING, ENDS LIFE" with subhead. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 2 with photo.
Also a nice banner headline and report that suggests the Lindbergh baby was safe. Nice for display here.
Complete 1st sec... See More
1947 Steamer Island Queen disaster...
Item #659078
September 10, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 10, 1947
* Excursion steamer Island Queen
* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania fire disaster
The front page has a six column heading: "21 Dead or Missing in Excursion Ship Fire" with subheads. Small related map on page 14. A full back page pictorial is nice for display. (see) First report coverage on the excursion steamer "Island Queen" explo... See More
1947 Glazier--Higgins--Woodward tornadoes....
Item #659016
April 10, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 10, 1947
* 1947 F5 tornadoes disasters
* Woodward, Oklahoma
* Glazier & Higgins, Texas
The front page has a one column heading: "Tornado Rips Panhandle, 41 Die, Report" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 46 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within... See More
Helen Keller's companion death....
Item #659010
October 21, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 21, 1936
* Anne Sullivan Macy death (1st report)
* Teacher and companion of Helen Keller
The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "MRS. ANNE MARCY, HELEN KELLER'S TEACHER, IS DEAD" with subhead and small photo of Macy. (see) First report coverage the death of Annie Sullivan, companion of Helen Keller.
Other news, sports and advertisem
1932 solar eclipse...
Item #658994
September 01, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 1, 1932
* Solar eclipse
* Moon - Earth - Sun
The front page has a one column heading: "MILLIONS GAZE IN AWE AT MOONAND SUN DRAMA" with subhead. A few related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 30 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed o... See More
After John Dillinger's infamous jail escape...
Item #658986
March 15, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 15, 1934
* Gangster John Dillinger
* Post famous wooden gun escape
* Hunted in the Midwest
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JOHN DILLINGER PAROLE UNDER FIRE OF JURORS" with subhead. Three related photos are on the back page. This was probably the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history. When it comes to... See More
The "Spruce Goose" launches...
Item #658940
November 02, 1947
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, November 2, 1947.
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Spruce Goose - H-4 Hercules
* Launches into water for famous flight
* VARIOUS CLIPPINGS CUT OUT
The front page has a one column heading: "Hughes Floats His 25 Million Flying Giant" Two related photos on page 2. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Thir... See More
1945 Postdam Conference (Germany)...
Item #658921
July 18, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 18, 1945
* Potsdam Conference (Germany)
* World war II era original
* Prime Minister Winston Churchill
* Harry Truman - Joseph Stalin
The front page has a great banner headline: "DISCUSS TERMS FOR JAPAN!" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related photos are on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history repo... See More
Tommy Holmes consecutive game hit record.....
Item #658917
July 07, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1945
* Tommy Holmes - Boston Braves
* Consecutive game hitting streak record
* Major League Baseball - MLB
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "HOLMES HITS IN 34TH STRAIGHT; TOPS RECORD" with subhead, small photo and box scores. First report coverage on Tommy Holmes breaking Rogers Hornsby National League record. He would ... See More
Aviator Howard Hughes... Pan Am trials...
Item #658905
August 08, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 8, 1947
* Aviator Howard Hughes
* Pan Am airlines - TWA
The front page has a six column heading: "End Hughes-Brewster Feud; Quiz to Go On" with subheads. Related photo on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp ... See More
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