Battle of Nuremberg... German Luftwaffe defeated...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 17, 1945



* Battle of Nuremberg ends w/ capture

* United States 7th Army

* German Luftwaffe destroyed

* World War II - WWII



The front page has a two column heading: "Americans Slash Into Nuernberg, Ruin Luftwaffe" (see) Other World War II reporting.

Compete with all 18 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, gen... See More  

Quaint, amateur newspaper from Brooklyn...

THE MAGNET, Brooklyn, New York, Easter, 1906 



* Rare miniature size publication



This is the vol. 1 #7 issue of a quite rare title not listed in Union List of Serials or Union List of Newspapers. A small-size, amateurish newspaper which noted inside in an earlier issue: "The 'Magnet' publishes interesting stories, poems, jokes, notes of school & society...is published ev... See More  

1st of Lou Gehrig's record Grand Slam HR's...

THE DETROIT NEWS, July 24, 1925



* Lou Gehrig's 1st of his 23 record grand slam HRs

* New York Yankees baseball - Yanks



The sport's section (page 37) has a banner heading: "MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCENES CONTINUE RAPID SCENES" with subheads. Text includes: "Two home runs by Lou Gehrig of the Yankees, the second of which arrived in the seventh with the bases filled...&qu... See More  

Amelia Earhart non-stop flight from Mexico...

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 8, 1935



* Amelia Earhart solo flight (during)

* New aviation record - Mexico to NY



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "AMELIA EARHART OVER U.S. ON FLIGHT MEXICO-NEW YORK" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

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Pete Rose's short stint back into MLB baseball...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 25, 1999



* Pete Rose inducted into all-century team

* Bud Selig drops MLB baseball ban for 1 day



The top of the front page has a photo showing Pete Rose at Game 2 of the 1999 World Series. It was here that he was introduced as a member of the all-century team to a roaring crowd. For this to happen, Rose's ban from baseball had to be lifted for this day which Bud... See More  

The Sampit Drawbridge Tragedy.... Georgetown SC...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 5, 1931



* Georgetown County South Carolina

* Sampit river drawbridge bus tragedy



Page 7 has a one column heading: "22 DROWN IN PLUNGE OF BUS INTO RIVER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on a bus disaster on a drawbridge over the Sampit River in Georgetown County, South Carolina.

Complete in 40 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irreg... See More  

Lou Gehrig... 3 home runs in a row...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, May 5, 1929



* Lou Gehrig - New York Yankees

* 3 home runs in a row



This sport's section only has one column headings on the front page that include: "3 HOMERS BY GEHRIG HELP YANKS WIN, 11-9" "Gets Trio of Circuit Drives for 2d Time in Career in Victory Over White Sox" "Ruth Connects With No. 3" and more with box... See More  

re. Women's equal rights amendment...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 2 only, May 28, 1933



* Maud Younger - suffragist - feminist

* Senate meeting re. Women's equal rights



The front page of this section has a one column heading: "WOMEN DISAGREE ON 'EQUAL RIGHTS'" with subheads. (see)

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Richard Byrd Flies over Antarctica...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 20, 1930



* Richard Byrd's Antarctica expedition ends

* Flagship "The City of New York"



The front page has a three column headline: "BYRD PARTY ON SHIP HOMEWARD BOUND; CITY OF NEW YORK LOADED OVER NIGHT; POLAR PLANE LEFT AT ANTARCTIC BASE" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues on page 2 with related photos.

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1934 Honea Path, South Carolina riot

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 6, 1934



* General Textile Strike of 1934

* Riots erupt in Southern States



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Two Killed, Score Injured as Bullets Fly in Textile Strike; Roosevelt Names Mediators" with subheads. Coverage on the general textile strike of 1934 in Georgia and the Carolinas.

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Jefferson, Madison, & Jackson...

UNITED STATES' GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Nov. 10, 1806  Page 2 has a document relating to an ambassador's post in the United States, signed in type by both Th. Jefferson and James Madison.

There are also reports under "General Orders" concerning the troubling actions of the Spanish in North America, one item signed in type: Andrew Jackson. A few small items relatin... See More  

Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy then Secretary of State...

NEW YORK HERALD, June 29, 1811  Most of page 2 is taken up with various letters concerning Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy in Jefferson's administration, then becoming Secretary of State for Madison. Smith & Madison would soon disagree on policy resulting in Smith's resignation in 1811.

Most of the text is an address by Smith, with other letters signed in type by: James Madis... See More  

1867 William G. Brownlow re-elected governor... ...

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 3, 1867



* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow

* Governor of Tennessee re-election victory



Page 4 has an article headed: "THE TENNESSEE ELECTION" "Governor Brownlow Re-elected by Thirty Thousand Majority" and more. (see)

Complete with 8 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice.

David Livingston... false report of death...

NEW YORK HERALD, June 3, 1867



* Dr. David Livingstone death ?

* African explorer



Page 5 under: "Dr. Livingstone's Funeral" "Account of His Death and the Burial of His Body" is an erroneous account on the death of Dr. David Livingstone, the famous explorer. Livingstone actually died in 1873. The report suggests he was killed by African savages.

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Early Taxidermy In 1875...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 13, 1875. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: EARLY TAXIDERMY - ANIMAL TRAP - SAFETY GOVERNOR - STEAM TRAP & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the ... See More  

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi arrested...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 10, 1942 



* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi  - India riots

* The Mahatma & Jawaharlal Nehru arrests



The top of front page has photos of Gandhi and Nehru with heading: "Violence in India" with subheads. (see)

Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small address label on the front page, some small binding holes along the spine,... See More  

1939 Charles M. Schwab death...

EDITORIAL SECTION only of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sept. 19, 1939



* Charles M. Schwab death (1st report)

* American steel magnate

* Bethlehem Steel fame



The front page of this section has a one column heading: "CHAS. M. SCHWAB DIES; FOUNDER OF BETHLEHEM STEEL" with subhead and photo. (see)

Complete editorial section only with 8 pages, some small archival mends along the last... See More  

1867 Roxbury annexed to Boston vote...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 30, 1867



* Neighborhood of Roxbury

* Annexation to city of Boston



Page 7 has a brief report headed: "Annexation Of Roxbury To Boston" (see)

Other news and advertisements of the day during the reconstruction era shortly after the American Civil War. Complete with 12 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More  

Black Legion arrests... Virgil Effinger...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Aug. 21, 1936



* Black Legion - White supremacists

* Virgil Effinger - KKK - Ku Klux Klan

* re. Charles Poole murder



The front page has a banner headline: "22 Black Legion Officers Are Indicted" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Another banner headline on page 2. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, rag edition in ni... See More  

Republic of China recognized by U.S....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 28, 1928



* Republic of China (Taiwan) recognized



The top of page 16 has a one column heading: "ADMIT U. S. HAS RECOGNIZED NEW RULERS IN CHINA" (see) First report coverage on the United States recognizing the Republic of China (Taiwan) for the 1st time. Nice to have in this World famous publication.

Complete with all 40pages, rag edition in great co... See More  

1881 Nice, France opera house fire...

THE CLEVELAND HERALD, March 25, 1881



* Nice, France fire disaster

* Opera de Nice theatre



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BURNED ALIVE" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Opera de Nice fire disaster in France.

Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More  

An interesting confrontation at Santa Barbara...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 8, 1847  Page 3 has: "Claims Against Texas and the U. States" as well as: "From Vera Cruz", a letter from the "Field opposite Vera Cruz". Then: "Santa Anna's Pass.

There is a report: "From California" noting in part: "At Santa Barbara, 150 mounted & well-armed Californians attacked... See More  

Much on the Battle of Buena Vista, and other reports on the Mexican War...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 6, 1847 



* Battle of Buena Vista

* Mexican War



Page 2 has close to two very detailed columns concerning the historic Battle of Buena Vista, an American victory over a larger Mexican force.

The two reports are headed: "Battle of Buena Vista" and then: "Santa Anna--His Position--The Consequences of the Battle of Buena ... See More  

Battle of Buena Vista, and much more...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 31, 1847 



* Battle of Buena Vista

* Mexican-American War

* General Zachary Taylor



Page 3 has some fine reporting on the historic Battle of Buena Vista, an American victory in a battle against a larger Mexican army.

"Glorious But Dear-Bought Victory", then a letter from New Orleans with detail. Also: "Battle of Buena... See More  

Much on the Mexican War...

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 26, 1847  Page 3 has fine reporting on the Mexican War with: "From Mexico", and a letter from New Orleans, then: "Gen. Scott's Movements" "Later From Mexico" and "Late From Tampico".

Four pages, very nice condition.