Easton, Pennsylvania quarry explosion disaster...
Item #647431
March 27, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1942
* Easton, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania
* Lehigh Portland Cement Company
* Limestone quarry explosion disaster
The front page has one column headings that include: "31 BLOWN TO DEATH AS QUARRY BLAST JARS 2-STATE ZONE", "Premature Explosion of 21 Tons of Gelatinite Near Easton Is Felt Over 50-Mile Radius" and more. (see) First report co... See More
Clarifing that only "white" freeman may vote in Pennsylvania...
Item #647238
April 07, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, April 7, 1838 Inside has three pages taken up with: "THE CONSTITUTION of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as Amended by the Convention of 1837-8". One of the more controversial items is that which specifies that African-Americans are not permitted to vote, noting here at the beginning of: "Article III, Sec. 1: In elect... See More
Constitution of the State of Indiana... Paoli monument...
Item #647149
October 04, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 4, 1817 Inside has what appears to be the entire text of the Constitution of the State of Indiana - taking multiple pages. Also included is a resolution for the construction of a monument to be placed in Paoli, Pennsylvania, in honor of those who died in the Paoli massacre at the hands of the British - with considerable details.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/... See More
A Proclamation from the infamous "Queen" Margaret Nicholson...
Item #647064
January 19, 1787
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISE, Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1787 The ftpg. has a fascinating: "Proclamation - By the Queen Margaret" who was actually the infamous Margaret Nicholson, who the previous year attempted to assassinate King George III some months prior. She was ultimately determined to be inside and was committed to the asylum at Bedlam, England. She had claimed--a... See More
Gangster 'Dutch' Schultz surrenders to authorities...
Item #646940
November 30, 1935
BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvanian, Nov. 30, 1934 Near the top of the ftpg. is a one column photos of gangster "Dutch" Schultz, headed: "Surrenders To Law" and with the caption reading: "Sought by police & Federal agents for months, 'Dutch' Schultz, ex-New York beer baron and racketeer, surprised Federal authorities at Albany, N.Y., by surrenderin... See More
Harry Atwood's record setting flight... 1911...
Item #646485
August 01, 1911
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. A lot of six issues dated August 14, 16, 17, 19, 24, and 25, 1911 all containing front page reports of Harry Atwood's record-setting flight. See images for details.
All issues are complete, expected browning, some edge/margin tears generally in good condition. Newspapers from 1911 are fragile and should be handled with extreme care.... See More
"Pep" the prison dog...
Item #645378
January 15, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1926
* "Pep" the prison dog
* Eastern State Penitentiary
* Governor Clifford Pinchot
Page 20 has an editorial headed: "The Penitentiary Dog" which seems to change of the story the media described as a "cat-murdering" dog being sent to prison to something more realistic. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Co... See More
Many Frederic Remington prints from the West...
Item #645233
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1895 Among the articles within are: "Bear-Chasing In The Rocky Mountains" by the famed Frederic Remington which includes 9 illustrations by him. Also a 21 page article: "The University of Pennsylvania" with 18 illustrations. Other illustrations in this issue as well.
Disbound without outer wrappers, 160 pages, 6 1/2
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Disbound without outer wrappers, 160 pages, 6 1/2
First flight across the English Channel: Bleriot wins the 1500 pound prize...
Item #644932
July 26, 1909
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 26, 1909
* Louis Bleriot
* English Channel 1st flight
* Heavier than air aircraft
Page 8 has over a full column taken up with reporting the historic first flight across the English Channel, a feat which many predicted would never happen for many years despite a prize offered by the Daily Mail newspaper (first offered in 1908, then extend... See More
After President Taft's inauguration...
Item #644931
March 05, 1909
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1909 The top of the first column has heads: "ECHOES OF THE INAUGURATION" "Mr. Taft Took His Place a His Desk As President at 9:30 a.m." and more subheads (see).
Complete in 12 pages, light toning, nice condition but should be handled with care.
Early print of Pittsburgh...
Item #644513
April 30, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 30, 1853 The front page shows: "Representation of the Royal Guards, of Cincinnati, Ohio" Inside prints include: "View of the City of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania" (with textual description), "View of Indian Falls, near Cold Spring, New York", "New badge of the Boston Police" "View of Font Hill, Forrest Castle, at ... See More
Charles becomes Prince of Wales...
Item #644324
July 27, 1958
CALL-CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 27, 1958
* Charles, Prince of Wales
* Earl of Chester
The front page has a two column heading: "Charles Named Prince of Wales" with related photo. (see)
This is the front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), nice for display as such.
1st Siamese Twins Separation success....
Item #644322
September 17, 1953
EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, September 17, 1953
* 1st Siamese twins to be separated successfully
* Medical history is made - Surgery - Surgeon
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "Doctors Separate Siamese Twins" with related photo. (see)
This is the front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), nice for display as such.... See More
1922 William Desmond Taylor murder....
Item #643733
February 06, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1922
* William Desmond Taylor shot dead
The front page has a one column heading: "POLICE RUNNING DOWN CLUES IN TAYLOR MURDER" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is still unsolved till this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light... See More
Laramie, Wyoming airplane crash....
Item #643289
October 06, 1955
EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1955
* Laramie, Wyoming airplane crash
* United Airlines Flight 409
* Douglas Dc-4 propliner
* FRONT LEAF ONLY
The banner headline announces: "64 ABOARD MISSING AIRLINER" with subhead. (see)
This is the front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), nice for display as such.... See More
Yankees 1953 World Series champions...
Item #643282
October 06, 1953
EVENING CHRONICLE, Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1953
* New York Yankees
* World Series champions
* FRONT LEAF ONLY
The two column heading announces: "Yanks Win Series, Clipping Bums, 4-3"
This is the front leaf only (pages 1 & 2), nice for display as such.
Yankees clinch 1951 pennant...
Item #643136
September 29, 1951
THE MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania, September 29, 1951 A two line, three column heading declares: "Yankees Clinch Pennant; Reynolds Hurls No-Hitter", with subhead: "Brooklyn Drops To First Place Deadlock", plus photo of Allie Reynolds kissing a baseball. This is the front page only and is good condition. See photos for full details.
Churchill's famous speech (portions)...
Item #643133
June 04, 1940
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, dated June 4, 1940.
The front page of this issue contains the reporting of Winston Churchill's speech to the House of Commons of the same date. The three column wide, two line header of the article is "Churchill Says Britain Can Fight years Alone" with the subhead "Admits Allies Had Suffered Colossal Disaster - To Rebui... See More
Alfred Dreyfus affair verdict...
Item #642645
September 11, 1899
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 11, 1899
* Dreyfus Affair sentenced (Judaica)
* Political scandal in France
* Miscarriage of justice
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "CAPT. DREYFUS' SENTENCE" "Some Believe He Will Not Serve The Ten Years" and more. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, ligh... See More
3rd battle of Aisne.. WWI...
Item #642346
May 28, 1918
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 28, 1918
* 3rd battle of the Ainse begins
* World War I
The front page has a three column headline: "VAST GERMAN FORCE EFFECTS CROSSING OF THE AINSE RIVER" with subheads. (see) Coverage during World War I including the beginning of the third battle of the Aisne.
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light toni... See More
1931 Philadelphia Athletics World Series...
Item #642314
October 05, 1931
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1931
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series of baseball (game 6)
The front page has a nice banner headline proclaiming: "MACKS WIN, 8-1; TYING SERIES AT 3-ALL" with subheads and inning by inning description. (see) Nice for display.
Complete in 26 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.
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Edgar Fahs Smith death... chemistry...
Item #641377
May 04, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1928
* Edgar Fahs Smith death (1st report)
* American scientist - chemistry
* American Chemical Society
* University of Pennsylvania
The top of page 25 has a one column heading: "DR. EDGAR F. SMITH, NOTED CHEMIST, DIES" with subheads and related photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles i... See More
Babe Ruth Quits Yankees In 1935...
Item #640517
February 27, 1935
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1935.
* Babe Ruth leaves New York Yankees
* Joining the Boston Braves
Page 8 has a one column heading: "BABE RUTH CONFIDENT OF STRONG COMEBACK" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, some spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
Yankees vs. Giants... World Series...
Item #640514
October 05, 1936
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1936
* New York Yankees vs. Giants
* World Series of baseball
* Joe DiMaggio & Lou Gehrig era
* Subway series
Above the masthead is a nice scoreboard graph showing the Giants winning 5-4. (see) The front page has a two column heading: "GIANTS TAKE 5TH GAME; YANKS LEAD IN SERIES 3 TO 2" with subheads. (see)
Other news, spor... See More
Yankees vs. Giants... World Series...
Item #640155
October 09, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1937
* New York Yankees vs. Giants
* World Series MLB Baseball
The front page has a two column heading: "YANKS WIN 8-1 BEHIND PITCHING OF 'LEFTY' GOMEZ" with subheads and photo of Lefty Gomez and scoreboard. (see) Inning by inning description continues inside.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comp... See More
Very 1st Rose Bowl at current stadium in 1923...
Item #639834
January 02, 1923
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR. Boston, January 2, 1923
* 1st Rose Bowl college football game at current stadium
* Rose Bowl: USC Trojans vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
Page 10 has a small one column heading: "Penn State Loses to Southern California Eleven at Pasadena" with lineups. (see) This was the 1st game held at the Rose Bowl Stadium which is still used today. Rare as such
Co... See More
Giants vs Senators... World Series...
Item #639411
October 04, 1933
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1933
* New York Giants vs. Washington Senators
* World Series MLB Baseball
The front page has a four column headline: "GIANTS TAME SENATORS 6-1" with subheads and photo of Hal Schumacher. (see) Inning by inning description continues on page 2 with photo of Leon Goslin and box scores..
Other news, sports and ad... See More
Early oil in Pennsylvania...
Item #638849
October 24, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 24, 1865
* Pithole, Pennsylvania & more
The back page begins with: "THE PETROLEUM FIELDS" "Survey of the Venango Region" "Personnel of the Excursion" "At Corry" "Down to Oil Creek" "Pithole" and more, the reporting taking 1 1/3 columns. Also within: "THE FENIAN CONGRESS" "The
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* Pithole, Pennsylvania & more
The back page begins with: "THE PETROLEUM FIELDS" "Survey of the Venango Region" "Personnel of the Excursion" "At Corry" "Down to Oil Creek" "Pithole" and more, the reporting taking 1 1/3 columns. Also within: "THE FENIAN CONGRESS" "The
Frank Nitti (Al Capone hitman) shot in 1932...
Item #638254
December 20, 1932
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1932
* Frank Nitti shot by Chicago police
* Al Capone henchman - gangsters
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WOUND CAPONE AIDE IN CHICAGO; FIND NAME LIST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the shooting of famous Al Capone hitman, Frank Nitti, by Chicago police.
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
1899 New Richmond Winconsin tornado disaster...
Item #638010
June 14, 1899
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 14, 1899
* New Richmond, Wisconsin
* St. Croix County
* 1899 Tornado disaster
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "CYCLONE'S DEAD" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
James Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey... boxing...
Item #638007
November 04, 1899
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, November 4, 1899
* James J. Jeffries vs. Tom Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* 1st ever on film - motion pictures
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "VICTORY FOR JEFFRIES" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, should be handled with care.... See More
Carterville, Illinois race war...
Item #638002
September 18, 1899
THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 18, 1899
* Carterville IL Illinois
* Mining race war (1st report)
* Negroes lynchings
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "NEGROES SHOT DOWN" with subheads. (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 4 pages, light toning, should be handled with care.
1962 Carmichaels, Pennsylvania mine disaster...
Item #637797
December 07, 1962
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 7, 1962
* Carmichaels, Pennsylvania
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
"Little Hope Is Held for 36 Men Trapped in Mine" with subhead. (see)
Tells of the Robena Cola Mine explosion disaster of the Frosty Run shaft, U.S. Steel Corporation in Carmich... See More
Adlai Stevenson's death report...
Item #637788
July 14, 1965
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 14, 1965
* Adlai Stevenson's death report
* U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
* Two-time Democratic candidate for President
The top of the front page has the bold banner heading: "Adlai Stevenson Dies in London at 65", with a photo and subhead, "He Collapses In Street Near U.S. Embassy." The inside
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* Adlai Stevenson's death report
* U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
* Two-time Democratic candidate for President
The top of the front page has the bold banner heading: "Adlai Stevenson Dies in London at 65", with a photo and subhead, "He Collapses In Street Near U.S. Embassy." The inside
Georgi M. Malenkov replaces Joseph Stalin...
Item #637567
March 07, 1953
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Washington, Pennsylvania, March 7, 1953
* Georgi M. Malenkov becomes the Prime Minister of the Soviet Union
* Communist Party leader succeeds Joseph Stalin
The front page has the full banner heading: "Malenkov Is Soviet Premier", with the subheads: "New Premier Long Plotted To Gain Top Post" and "Sweeping Changes In Russia To Provide &... See More
John Mahaffey wins the PGA Championship...
The death of Pope Paul VI...
Item #637466
August 07, 1978
THE PHILADELPHIA ENQUIRER, Phila., Pennsylvania, August 7, 1978
* Pope Paul VI dies after having heart attack
The front page has a full banner heading: "Pope Paul Is Dead", with a large photo. Subheads include: "Suffers heart attack" and "How Pope's Successor will be chosen". Inside pages include additional coverage and photos. The front of the Sports Sectio... See More
Desert Storm ends...
Item #637015
February 28, 1991
DAILY LOCAL NEWS - Special Gulf Report, Chester County, Pennsylvania, February 28, 1991
* War in Iraq ends
* Desert Storm is over
The nice banner headline proclaims: "Cease-Fire" with additional photos and supporting text. This newspaper announces the end of the war on Iraq and brings to conclusion the successful attempt to drive Iraq from Kuwait.
Complete 1st section, in very go... See More
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #637008
January 17, 1991
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "WAR IN GULF - U.S. Allied Planes Blast Iraq" with related text (see images) and additional text and maps on page 8.
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
Desert Storm begins, dramatically announced...
Item #637003
January 17, 1991
DAILY LOCAL NEWS - WAR EDITION, Chester County, Pennsylvania, January 17, 1991
* Operation Desert Storm
* Persian Gulf War begins
The front page has a nice banner headline: "It's War - U.S. launches air assault on Iraq" with related map and additional text (see images).
Complete 1st section, good condition.... See More
Keeping it in the family...
Item #636838
October 18, 1898
THE GLOBE, South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18, 1898
* Outlaw Jesse James' son
The bottom of page 3 has a small & somewhat inconspicuous article headed: "Jesse James Indicted" which begins: "The grand jury yesterday returned indictments against Jesse James, son of the noted outlaw..." (see). The following year he would be acquitted of robbery of a Missour... See More
Hammonton NJ Little League champions....
Item #636784
August 28, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, August 28, 1949
* Hammonton NJ New Jersey
* Little League baseball
* World Series champions
Page 3 of this section has a small and discrete one column heading: "Hammonton Nine Wins Title" with brief text. (see) First report coverage on the little league baseball team from Hammonton, New Jersey winning the World Series championship at ... See More
St. Peter, MN State Insane Asylum fire...
Item #636005
November 16, 1880
EASTON DAILY EXPRESS, Pennsylvania, November 16, 1880
* St. Peter MN Minnesota
* Insane asylum fire disaster
Page 3 has an article headed: "A Terrible Disaster" "Burning Of A State Insane Asylum - Loss Of Life And Property" (see)
Complete in 4 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
Follow-up on the Lusitania sinking...
Item #634764
May 12, 1915
THE DAILY JOURNAL, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, May 12, 1915
* RMS Lusitania sinking
* German torpedo submarine
* War tensions grow for U.S.
The front page has a short bit headed: "Vanderbilt's Body Found?". Page 2 has: "To Give Germany Chance To Disavow" and pg. 3 has: "MORE BODIES ARE FOUND IN WATER" "Ten Brought In to Small Port on Irish Coast&... See More
Death of President Andrew Johnson: a same-day report...
Item #633261
July 31, 1875
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 31, 1875
* President Andrew Johnson
* Death (1st report)
Page 2 has a very brief item headed: "Death of Andrew Johnson" which is datelined "July 31" & reads: "Ex-President Andrew Johnson died very suddenly at Chattanooga, Tenn., at 2:30 o'clock this morning of paralysis." This is immediately followed by a length... See More
Bucknell University "Old Main" fire disaster...
Item #632266
August 28, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 28, 1932
* Bucknell University - Lewisburg
* "Old Main" building fire disaster
Page 8 has a one column heading: "FIRE AT BUCKNELL DESTROYS 'OLD MAIN'" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the fire that destroyed the central part of Old Main at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. I suspect this is one of the few publ... See More
Columbian Exposition... Edison law suit...
Item #632036
August 05, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 5, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - The French Locomotive Exhibit - The Bethlehem Iron Co.'s Exhibit" (Pennsylvania) with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Edison Electric Light Suits" the recent ruling on the patent; "The Desroziers Dynamo"; "The World's Co... See More
Thomas Edison described...
Item #631754
June 04, 1892
DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 4, 1892
* Inventor Thomas Edison described as humble
The top of the back page has: "Edison Isn't Proud" "His Hats & Cigars are Cheap & His Clothes are not a Bit Stuck Up". An interesting article on how "ordinary" Thomas Edison is, with a short interview with him as well (see).
Four pages, very large f... See More
Fire apparatus...
Item #631499
February 02, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 2, 1895 The front page of the issue has "The Crossing of the Central Railroad of New Jersey and The Pennsylvania Railroad in Elizabeth, N.J." with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Great Breslau Pump, Neisse, Silesia"; "Blake and Begiebing's Hose Bridge and Tower"; "The Metal Ceiling Industry"... See More
Edison "talks" to his audience through his new phonograph...
Item #631339
March 05, 1890
DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, March 5, 1890
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
The top of the last column is headed: "Edison Address Bethlehem" "He Talks to a Select Audience Through a Phonograph and Then the Band Plays" which is an interesting article on how Edison "talked" to an audience through his new phonograph (see).
Four pages, evenly toned, lar... See More
Large, illustrated ad for a double circus...
Item #631273
July 16, 1873
BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1873
* Very nice illustrated Circus advertisement
Page 2 has two columns entirely taken up with a nice, graphic advertisement for a circus, being the: "Great Eastern Menagerie - A Towering Giant Among Its Fellows - The Great 12 Center-Pole Tent - Dual Circus Exhibition!" with more on the double circus coming to Bethlehem. There are ... See More
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