William Edward Hickman hangs....
Item #570518
October 19, 1928
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 19, 1928 This 32 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page: "Hickman's Last Plea Fails; To Hang Today" with subhead: "Slayer of Child IS Calm as Time of Death Draws Near"
Tells of the upcoming execution (same day) by hanging of William Edward Hickman for the murder of 12 year old Marion Parker after kidn... See More
William Edward Hickman hangs....
Item #570054
October 20, 1928
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 20, 1928
* William Edward Hickman hanged
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include
* 'FOX' HANGS ON GALLOWS FOR MURDER
* Hickman Is Legally Put to Death in California
* COLLAPSES AT LAST MOMENT
with subheads. (see) Reporting continues on page two with related photos.... See More
Alcatraz Prison acquired...
Item #570034
October 14, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 14, 1933 This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2 that read: "Island Prison for U.S. Felons" "Old Pacific Fortress to Hold Badmen"
Tells of the acquirement of Alcatraz Island by the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
w... See More
Old Kenyon dormitory fire of 1949...
Item #569761
February 28, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 28, 1949
* Detroit, Michigan
* Dorm Fire
This 26 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "COLLEGE DORM BURNS; 2 DIE" with subheads and photo of the building on fire. (see)
Tells of the 'Old Kenyon' dormitory fire at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. This site is famous for many ghost sightings of the ... See More
Green Hornet Trolley Disaster in 1950...
Item #569719
May 26, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 26, 1950
* Green Hornet Trolley Disaster (1st report)
* Chicago street car & gas truck collision
* Great issue for display
This 48 page newspaper has a great two line banner headline on the front page: "TRAM HITS GAS TRUCK; 33 PERISH IN FLAMES" with subheads and photo of the wrecked trolley. (see) Also a full back page pictorial of the ... See More
Two days prior to Pearl Harbor...
Item #569533
December 05, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 5, 1941 This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* Japs Declare U.S. Terms 'Impossible'
* Collapse of Talks Indicated by Press; Showdown Likely with Official Reply Today
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
Amelia Earhart flight in 1937....
Item #568924
June 12, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 12, 1937 This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Amelia Makes Hop Across the Sahara" "Starts Early to Cover 1,000 miles Before Heat of Day".
This was one of the legs in a attempt to fly around the World whic h never happened (finished). She would try again a little later starting on the West Co... See More
Jimmie Foxx 3rd MVP award....
Item #568891
November 03, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 3, 1938 This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17:
* Foxx Is Called Most Valuable
* Jimmy Gets Honors for Third Time
Other news of the day, sports and advertisements throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in 1926...
Item #568552
January 06, 1926
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 6, 1926
* Evelyn Nesbit Thaw suicide attempt
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "EVELYN NESBIT WILL RECOVER, DOCTOR THINKS" "Second Attempt to End Life Fails When Beauty Drinks Poison" ""DIDN'T WANT TO LIVE" IS STATEMENT TO MAID" and more. (see)
Tell... See More
Adolph Hitler Reichstag speech....
Item #568501
October 06, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 6, 1939
* Adolph Hitler's upcoming Reichstag speech
* Peace or war ? - WWII
This 34 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Hitler Speech Today to Reveal His Course" with subheads. (see)
Tells of Adolph Hitler's upcoming speech in which he favors peace with Britain and France. Of course this would be nothing but li... See More
Birth Control approved by AMA...
Item #568111
June 09, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 9, 1937
* Birth Control approved by the AMA
* American Medical Association
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "U.S. Medicine Committed to Birth Control" "A.M.A. Reserves Its Long Opposition to Contraceptives" and more.
Tells of the American Medical Association (AM... See More
Newton steel strike of 1937...
Item #568110
June 11, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 11, 1937
* Newton Steel Company
* Labor strike of 1937
* Monroe, Michigan
This 36 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "200 Citizen Police Rout Monroe Pickets in Battle with Tear Gas Bombs and Clubs; Plant Reopened After 14-Day Shut-Down" with subheads and related photos.
Tells of the 1... See More
Howard Hughes Around World start...
Item #568050
July 12, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan MI July 12, 1938 This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Hughes Barely Escapes Crash as He Takes Off from Paris to Moscow" with subheads. (see) Continues inside with related photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Jimmie Foxx 1st MLB game....
Item #567171
May 02, 1925
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 2, 1925
* Jimmie Foxx MLB baseball debut
* Philadelphia Athletics
* Singles in 1st at bat
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headlines on page 17 that include: "ATHLETICS BOW TO WASHINGTON" and more. This was the game in which Jimmie Foxx made his MLB baseball debut. He entered the game late as a pitch hitter and hit a single in his ver... See More
Ken Johnson's no hitter loss in MLB...
Item #566917
April 24, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 24, 1964
* Ken Johnson - Houston Colt .45s pitcher
* No-hitter loss (1st and only one)
* MLB Baseball
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Colts Get No-Hitter, But Loses" and "Error Cost Johnson Pitching Gem, 1-0" with one column photo of Johnson. Tells of the 1st ... See More
Mummies uncovered in Egypt....
Item #566208
July 10, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 10, 1938 This 30+ page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "20,000 Mummies Unearthed in Egyptian City of the Dead" "Burial Ground Cut from Rock Covers Acres; Valuable Inscriptions Adorn Walls".
See photos for complete text.
Other new s of the day including reporting on Howard Hughes' a... See More
Poseidon sinking...
Item #566003
June 11, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 11, 1931
* HMS Poseidon submarine sinking
* United Kingdom Royal Navy
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlineS at the bottom of the front page:
* 8 MAY ESCAPE 'SUB' PRISON
* Rescue Fight Is Pressed; In Yellow Sea
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. Should be handled with care.
wi... See More
Clara Bow quits movie career...
Item #565665
June 09, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 9, 1931
* Hollywood actress Clara Bow
* Quits movies
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Clara Bow, Ill, Quits Her Career In Movies" with subhead. (see) Tells of famous Hollywood actress Clara Bow quitting due to mental illness.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in ... See More
HMS Poseidon submarine sinking... 1st report...
Item #565664
June 10, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 10, 1931
* HMS Poseidon submarine sinking (1st report)
* United Kingdom Royal Navy
This 26 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "British Sub Destroyed, Two Killed, 18 Missing" with subhead: "Naval Craft Sinks After Collision With Merchant Ship in China Sea"
Other news of t... See More
Casey Stengel fired by Yankees...
Item #565602
October 19, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 19, 1960
* Manager Casey Stengel fired
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
This 40 page newspaper has a headline above the masthead on the front page: "Yanks Fire 'Too Old' Stengel" with small photo of Stengel. Two library stamps hinder the headline somewhat.
Page 33 has various headlines that include: "Mighty Casey Strikes Out&quo... See More
1st coast to coast commercial jet flight...
Item #565393
January 26, 1959
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 26, 1959
* 1st coast to coast commercial jet flight
* Airplane - aviation
This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 19: "Huge Passenger Jet 'Shrinks' U.S. in Half". Tells of the very first coast to coast commercial jet flight from Los Angeles to New York City.
Other news of the day throughout. Some sp... See More
Conneaut, Ohio train crash (1st report)...
Item #565100
March 28, 1953
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, March 28, 1953
* Conneaut, Ohio train crash (1st report)
* Nice front page headline for display
This 26 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "3 NYC TRAINS CRASH IN OHIO; TOLL HEAVY" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise i... See More
Rogers Hornsby home run record...
Item #564845
September 25, 1922
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 25, 1922
* Rogers Hornsby
* New NL home run record
* St. Louis Cardinals - MLB baseball
This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline page 11:
"Two For Hornsby" with box scores. This was when Rogers Hornsby broke the National League home run record at the time.
Other news of the day. Light browning,... See More
Springer, New Mexico train collision....
Item #564692
September 06, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 6, 1956
* Springer, New Mexico train wreck
* Sante Fe Chief collision (1st report)
This 40 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Wreck Kills 20; Error Is Blamed".
Article continues on page 9 with small map. (see)
Other news of the day throughout.. some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good c... See More
Lorain and Sandusky, Ohio tornado disaster...
Item #563875
June 30, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 30, 1924
* Lorain & Sandusky, Ohio tornado disaster
* Nice headline for display
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "300 DEAD FIXED AS STORM TOLL; 100 INDENTIFIED" with subheads and related photos. Nice for display.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear and chipping, oth... See More
Navy Rose Bowl in 1924...
Item #563408
January 02, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 2, 1924
* Rose Bowl: Navy Midshipmen vs. Washington Huskies
This 22 page newspaper has a 6 column headline on page 16: "Annual East-West Football Battle Ends In 14-14 Tie" with subheads that include: "Navy Fails To Hold Lead Over Huskies" and more.
Other news of the day. Usual browning with margin wear on the 1st leaf mostly, c... See More
Hitler gives up some of his power...
Item #563074
July 26, 1944
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 26, 1944
* Adolph Hitler giving up some of his power
* Post Operation Valkyrie
This 20 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "HITLER SPLITS POWER; SETS UP 4-MAN RULE" with subheads that include: "Goering Dictator Over Nation's Life" and more.
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Light browning ... See More
Dreyfus Hotel disaster...
Item #561966
July 05, 1925
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, July 5, 1925
* Dreyfus Hotel disaster
* Boston, Massachusetts
This 50+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "10 KNOWN DEAD, 20 MISSING AS BUILDING FALLS" "Scores of Gay Revelers Injured When Boston Clubhouse Collapses" and more. (see)
Tells of the Dreyfus Hotel in Boston MA colla... See More
Valentina Tereshkova... 1st woman in space...
Item #561758
June 19, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 19, 1963
* Valentina Tereshkova - 1st woman in space
* Vostok 6 - Russian spaceship
This 36 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "2 Reds Sail On And On"
Tells of the Soviet Union putting the 1st ever woman into space.
Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, oth... See More
Corregidor Surrenders in 1942....
Item #561413
May 07, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, May 7, 1942
* United States surrender Corregidor
* Japan islands
* World War II original
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Japs Push On After Fall of Corregidor" and more. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Lite browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.
... See More
Sam Sheppard murder trial ends...
Item #561225
December 20, 1954
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 20, 1954
* Sam Sheppard murder trial ends (jury deliberation)
This 48 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "SHEPPARD JURY ARGUES ON" with subheads. (see photos) Tells of the famous murder trial of a American doctor who was convicted of murdering with wife. He would be convicted the next day.
Other news of the day. So... See More
Mel Ott...
Item #560496
December 03, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 3, 1941
* Mel Ott named player - manager (1st report)
* New York Giants
* MLB baseball
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 20: "Ott Named Pilot" with short text and related photo on page 22. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
wikipedia notes: Melvi... See More
Item #557638
February 25, 1928
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, February 25, 1928
* The town of Jenny Lind, Arkansas
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ARKANSAS MINE BLAST IS FATAL TO 13 WORKERS"; "Efforts Hampered For Hours By Fumes"; "2,000 Relatives Surround Entrance to Pits; Cause of Explosion Unknown"... See More
Harry Brooks.. Airplane crash in ocean...
Item #557636
February 26, 1928
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated February 26, 1928
* Aviator Harry Brooks
* Ford Flivver airplane
* Detroit to Miami flight disaster
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* BROOKS MISSING AFTER PLANE PLUNGES IN OCEAN
with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise goo... See More
Charlie Chaplin marriage woes...
Item #557408
June 03, 1927
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated June 3, 1927
* Charlie Chaplin marriage troubles
* Movie star
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* LITA BRANDED AS 'BAD WIFE' BY FILM STAR
* Chaplin Accuses Her of Friendship For Other Men, Drinking, Neglect of Children
and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Usual browning with lit... See More
Kansas City Chiefs team formed...
Item #556757
February 09, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 9, 1963
* Kansas City Chiefs are born
* New NFL football team
* Dallas Texans move to Missouri
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on page B-3:
* AFL Texans Going to KC?
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wiikipedia notes: The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional Americ... See More
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...
Item #555138
November 12, 1932
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 12, 1932
* Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
* Arlington Cemetery Virginia
* Armistice Day (World War I)
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Ten Thousand Men March on Armistice Day" "Hurley Sighted at Tomb of Hero"
Other news of the day throughout. Light brow... See More
Cleveland Indians
Item #554168
October 11, 1948
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 11, 1948
* 1948 Cleveland Indians
* World Series Champions
This 28 page newspaper has an 8 column headline on front page: "It's Lemon vs. Voiselle in Boston Today" with subhead "86,288 See Rout of Feller" and "Braves Force 6th Series Game".
There are also headlines on page 20: "86,288 See Feller Fail A... See More
Rogers Hornsby death...
Item #553108
January 06, 1963
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, January 6, 1963
* Rogers Hornsby death
* 'The Rajah'
* St. Louis Cardinals great
This 40+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page of the sport's section near the back of this issue: "Batting Great Hornsby Dies" with subheads and related articles.
Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the s... See More
Joe Louis...
Item #552557
August 16, 1951
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, August 16, 1951
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Jimmy Bivins
This 32 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Joe Louis Jabs Way to Victory".
More on page 19 with four column headline: "Feather-Fisted Joe Louis Wins Decision over Bivins".
Tells of the heavyweight fight between Joe Louis and Jimmy Bivins during Loui... See More
Shirley Ross photos...
Item #552275
January 15, 1939
SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, January 15, 1939
* Joan Crawford... Shirley Ross photos
* Early movie related periodical
Was an insert in the Sunday edition of the Detroit Free Press. Full front page has a color photo of "Shirley Ross in 'Cafe Society'".
Full back page has a color photo of: "Joan Crawford in 'Ice Follies of 1939."
Printed on... See More
Bing Crosby and Jane Wyman...
Item #550557
August 10, 1952
DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 10, 1952 - Roto Magazine only
* Jane Wyman
* Bing Crosby
The front page of this issue shows a colored illustration of Jane Wyman as part of an advertisement for Paramount's "Just for You", starring Bing Crosby.
This issue is in good condition.
Lefty Grove wins 300th game...
Item #549347
July 26, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Massachusetts, July 26, 1941 This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 9: "Grove Hits for Victory No. 300" with 1/2 column photo of Grove.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Robert Moses "Lefty" Grove (March 6, 1900 – May 22, 1975) was considered one of the greatest pit... See More
Herrin Revolt...
Item #546889
February 11, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, dated February 11, 1924.
The front page of this issue features an article concerning the mining town of Herrin, Illinois entitled: "More Troops Called Out in Herrin Revolt". This article states that "It was learned from a reliable source tonight that four thousand members of the United Mine Workers of American working in the
Willie Mays personal racial issue...
Item #545506
November 15, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 15, 1957
* Willie Mays personal racial issue
* Queen Elizabeth II fashion statement
The front page features an article "William Mays Gets Home as 'Frisco Goes to Bat" in which racial issues came to play in his purchasing of a home. A picture of the home and Willie Mays and his wife are also featured on the front of the issue. Oth... See More
Item #544070
February 22, 1942
PARADE (The Detroit Free Press) from Detroit, Michigan dated February 22, 1942.
The front page has a color illustration Carl Sandburg. This is the full, complete issue and is in nice condition.
Eva Gardner...
Item #543991
May 01, 1949
PARADE (The Detroit Free Press) from Detroit, Michigan dated May 1, 1949.
The front page has a nice color illustration of actress Ava Garnder. This contains different articles, recipes, and a variety of advertisements of the day.
This is the full, complete issue and is close-trimmed at the top, otherwise is in nice condition.
Item #177605
May 06, 1911
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1911
There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "A Great New Ship for Our Navy" by Vernon Howe Bailey.
This issue has a double page illustration of "An Achievement of the Medal of Honor--Matthias W. Day...awarded....for bravery in action against Apache Indians...singly advancing into ... See More
Item #542297
December 15, 1940
Detroit Free Press, from Detroit, Michigan, dated December 15, (unknown).
This Rotogravure Supplement is approximately 16 x 23 inches and contains a full-page color ad for Segram's for your holiday celebrating.
The exact year is unknow but is circa 1940's.
Color cover by T. Earl Christy... horse-riding...
Item #539634
February 26, 1911
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, Feb. 26, 1911.
* Earl Christy front page color print
Front cover has a very nice color illustration of an attractive woman in a riding outfit holding a riding crop and reins over her forearm, and a horse at her side. Done by the famous illustrator T. Earl Christy. This is the complete issue measuring 14 1/2 by 10 ... See More
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