The "untimely" death of Jesse James?

THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE,  Memphis, Tennessee, April 9, 1882 



* re. Jesse James assassination



The front page has a brief item: "St. Joseph has been the sensational center the past week. First the untimely death of Mr. J. James, & then the arrest in New York of two St. Joites who were negotiating for the sale..." (see photos).

Four pages, large folio size, loose at... See More  

1928 Graf Zeppelin...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, October 15, 1928



* D-LZ127 Graf Zeppelin German airship

* 1st Transatlantic flight Over the Atlantic Ocean ends



This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BIG ZEP TOURS CITIES OF EAST AS TRIP ENDS,"

"Thousands Cheer Graf; New York Visit Slated Before Landing at Lakehurst Today."



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Orange, Virginia... Gordonsville...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 30, 1862



* Orange, Virginia

* Gordonsville



This is a genuine Civil War newspaper from Abraham Lincoln's administration with one column headlines which include: "IMPORTANT FROM VIRGINIA" "The Rebels Under Gen. Ewell Reported to be at Orange Court House" "Skirmishing With The Enemy" "Interesting From Tennessee" "News F... See More  

1862 Memphis TN... Civil War...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 21, 1862 



* Memphis TN Tennessee



Among the many ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Interesting From Memphis" "Gen. Lew Wallace in Command of the City" "Tyranny of Memphis Under Rebel Rule" "Confederate Officers & Soldiers Taking the Oath of Allegiance" "Trade With New Orleans"  "News From th... See More  

Golfer Bobby Jones...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, July 2, 1930



* Bobby Jones welcome home

* British Open champion

* Broadway ticker tape parade



This 20 page newspaper has a very nice six column headline on the front page: "CROWDS HAIL JONES ON RETURN TO U.S." with subheads. Unusual for such a nice headline on the front page here. Nice for display.



Other news of the day throughout including v... See More  

William Edward (Fox) Hickman capture ...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 23, 1927



* William Edward Hickman captured

* Murderer of Marion Parker & others



This 20 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "FOX BARES CRIME PLOT" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



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Ira C. Eaker transcontinental flight....

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 11, 1931



* Army pilot Ira C. Eaker

* Transcontinental flight try

* Airplanes - aviation



This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "EAKER RACES EAST, RECORD IN GRASP" with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for di... See More  

Babe Ruth hurts leg...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 23, 1931



* Babe Ruth hurts leg

* New York Yankees

* Major league baseball



This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 15: "BABE RUTH WILL BE OUT OF GAME FOR TWO WEEKS WITH INJURY" with subheads and photo of Ruth with caption: "Great Bambino Is a Casualty"



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Glenn Curtisss death... aviation pioneer...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, July 23, 1930



* Glenn Curtiss death

* Aviation pioneer

* U.S. airplane industry



This 24 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "GLENN CURTISS, AIR PIONEER, DIES", "Appendicitis Operation Fatal to Famous Builder of U.S. Aircraft" which is a 1st report on the death of U.S aviation pioneer, Glenn Curtiss.



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Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, June 12, 1930



* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey

* Heavyweight boxing championship



This 24 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "ODDS 2 TO 1 SHARKEY DEFEATS SCHMELING" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues in the sport's section with two nice illustrations of the fighters (see photos). Unusual from such a nice head... See More  

Bobby Jones wins British Open...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 20, 1930



* Bobby Jones wins British Open - PGA golf

* Year of grand slam victory (2nd of 4 wins)



This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "JONES SHOOTS 291 TO WIN 3RD BRITISH OPEN", "Bobby Now Has Double, Having Captured Amateur Crown Last Month". This would be the year of his famous grand slam ... See More  

Paul Waner wins the National League MVP...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 5, 1927



* Paul Waner (Big Poison) wins National League MVP

* Pittsburgh Pirates

* Major league baseball



This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 13: "Paul Waner Chosen National's Most Valuable Player" with subheads and photo of Waner (see photos).  Other news, sports and advertisements are within the i... See More  

Marion Parker murder.... William Hickman....

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 21, 1927



* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder

* William Edward Hickman



This 22 page newspaper has a great banner headline on the front page: "POLICE STRIKE FOX'S TRAIL" with subheads and great photo of Hickman with caption: "$100,000 Reward---Dead or Alive"



What makes this issue extraordinary is that the front... See More  

Matthew Kimes Gang, bank robbery gang...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 15, 1927



* Outlaw Matthew Kimes getaway

* Kimes-Terrill bank robbery gang



This 24 page newspaper has a nice five column headline on the front page: "'BAD MAN' BINDS MARSHALL TO TREE; MAKES GETAWAY with subheads (see image). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice fo... See More  

Stock market crash of 1929 related headline...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, May 5, 1930



* Post stock market crash of 1929... great headline for display

* Wall Stret, New York City



This 22 page newspaper has a great six column headline on the front page: "STOCKS UP BRISKLY AFTER HEAVY SLUMP", with subheads (see images). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well - esp... See More  

Notre Dame all-stars....

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 27, 1930  This 2 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "EX0-NOTRE DAME STARS FAVORED", "Meet All-Star Eleven in Los Angeles in Charity Game Today"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with some margin wear and chipping, little irregular at the spine, otherwise good.

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Paris Tennessee murder...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 17, 1927



* Joseph Upchurch negro murder

* Paris, Tennessee



This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "SHERIFF IS KILLED BY CRAZED NEGRO"



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with some margin wear and chipping, little irregular at the spine, otherwise good.

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Max Schmeling Young Stribling...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, July 3, 1931



* Max Schmeling (German Boxer) vs. Young Stribling

* Title boxing match (pre fight)



This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"FIGHT ODDS SHIFT TO CHAMPION" with subheads (see photos). Unusual for such a nice headline here on the front page.



Other news of the day including period advertising. Usual bro... See More  

Ruth Nichols airplane flight record...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, March 6, 1931



* Ruth Nichols - aviatrix

* Altitude airplane flight record (women)



This 24 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:

"RUTH NICHOLS SETS NEW RECORD" with photo of Nichols (see photos).



Nice to have on the front page. Other news of the day including period advertising. This issue has light browning with little ... See More  

Drug trade....

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, April 12, 1927



* Pre war drug trade

* Gangs



This 26 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "ALLEGED DOPE RING BARED" with subheads (see images). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.



Other news of the day. Light browning with some ma... See More  

1929 Charles Lindbergh...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Tennessee, November 18, 1929 



* Charles Lindbergh injured 



This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:

"REPORT COL. LINDBERGH INJURED" with subheads. (see) Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well.



Other news of the day including various advertising. Complete wi... See More  

1931 U.S. Open golf... Billy Burke...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, July 6, 1931



* U.S. Open golf championship

* Inverness Club - Toledo OH Ohio

* Golfer Billy Burke



This 16 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "BURKE TAKES LEAD IN OPEN" with subheads (see photos). Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for dis... See More  

Female baseball player Jackie Mitchell.....

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 22, 1931



* Jackie Mitchell - girl baseball player

* Chattanooga Lookouts minor league team



This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 13: "MEMPHIS GIRL CAGER TO PLAY AGAINST JACKIE MITCHELL HERE" with subheads (see images). Other news of the day including additional sports and advertisements.. Light browning with mino... See More  

Legs Diamond assassination.... Same day report...

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 18, 1931  This 18 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Enemies 'Execute' Legs Diamond" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for larger than normal headline here as well. Nice for display.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with ... See More  

Notre Dame vs. Northwestern....

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, November 22, 1930



* Notre Dame Fighting Irish football

* Knute Rockne's last year as coach



This 12 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "NORTHWESTERN AND IRISH TIE IN FIRST" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nice for display.

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