Chappaquiddick incident w/ Ted Kennedy & Mary Jo Kopechne...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 25, 1969



* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne

* Chappaquiddick Island incident



The front page has a banner headline: "Kennedy Pleads Guilty, Sentenced" Another four column headline reads: "Unanswered Accident Questions Hold Key To Ted's Political Future" (see) Also a small one column heading: "Autopsy Ruled Out ... See More  

A wealth of inventions and period ads...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 30, 1881  The front cover features "Ellithorp's Boot and Shoe Lasting Machine" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Adjustable Gun Stock"; "The Induction Balance used as a Bullet Finder"; "Maiche's Battery"; "Telescopic Views of the Great Comet of 1881"; "Trevor * Co's Slottin... See More  

Peking Man fossils found...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 25, 1936



* Missing Link discoveries ?

* China fossils - Peking Man

* Franz Weidenreich



The top of page 25 has a two column heading: "More Bones of the 'Peking Man' Back Idea He Was a Cannibal" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

The battle at Chattanooga...

BOSTON DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 25, 1863  The top f the ftpg. has reports: "From Chattanooga - A Reconnaissance In Force - A Gallant Advance - A Federal Success". Also on the ftpg: "From Gen. Meade's Army" "The Siege of Charleston" "From Chattanooga" and more.

Four pages, nice condition, large folio size. The folder noted is for the issue folded in h... See More  

From New Orleans before the Civil War...

THE WEEKLY CRESCENT CITY, New Orleans, Aug. 29, 1841  One of our earliest offerings from New Orleans. Among various articles are: "Louisiana" "The Gaines' Case" "The Long Tongue" "The St. Louis Murder" and so much more.

Four pages, bit irregular at the spine & a bit close-trimmed at the bottom of pgs. 2, 3 & backpage. Lite dampstaining.... See More  

Very early Boy Scout magazine...

THE SCOUT, London, June 7, 1924  An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.

This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well. Complete in 24 pages, color front &... See More  

Clipper ship Sovereign of the Seas... Philadelphia... Boston...

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 3, 1853  The front page features a half-page illustration "September". Within the issue is: "Jullien, the Artist" with an accompanying small illustration of him; "The Clipper Ship Sovereign of the Seas"; "Market Street Railroad Bridge, Philadelphia"; Genin's Contribution to the Palace"; ... See More  

Early on Japan... Washington honored by the French...

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1780  A early article on Japan with: "Curious Account of the Inhabitants of the Empire of Japan, Their Government, Manners, & Customers..." which takes 3 1/2 pages.

Near the back is: "American Affairs"  taking nearly a full page, mostly on naval events in the Caribbean, but it also includes a report from Hartford noting Wa... See More  

Shah of Iran abdicates...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., August 28, 1941 



* Reza Shah of Iran abdicates throne to his son



The front page has a one column heading: "IRAN CABINET RESIGNS, TOLD TO STAY ON JOB" with subhead. First report coverage on the abdication of Reza Shah in Iran.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 22 pages, light toning and some w... See More  

Wilhelm Frick to enforce Nuremberg laws...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 19, 1936



* Wilhelm Frick - Nazi Party politician

* Segregation in Germany - Germans & Jews

* Jewish persecution in it's early stages



The front page has a one column heading: "REICH JEWS' STATUS IS DEFINED BY FRICK" with subheads. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, light toning at the margins, nice con... See More  

Jewish Holocaust beginning....

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Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, July 23, 1944.



* Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot

* Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put



The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Hitler Attempts To Rally Army" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, general... See More  

1st series of Hitler oaths of allegiance...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 12, 1933



* 1st of Hitler oaths

* Oaths of Allegiance



Page 12 has one column headings: "Deputies Hail Hitler" "Oath of Loyalty Is Taken on Eve of Reichstag Session" (see) This was the first oaths of allegiance to Adolph Hitler. Many more would follow. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles... See More  

For immigrants from Sweden...

BUDSTIKKEN, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 9, 1890 



* Rare Swedish immigration publication



A quite uncommon Swedish language newspaper published for Scandinavian immigrants who settled in the Minnesota farmlands.  Eight pages, some margin tears, otherwise good condition.

From territorial Albuquerque...

ALBUQUERQUE MORNING DEMOCRAT, New Mexico, Nov. 2, 1898 



* Before joining the Union



Actually a territorial newspaper as New Mexico did not become a state until 1912. We've offered a number of titles from Albuquerque but this (and a few others) is the first of this title to come into our inventory.

Eight pages, small wear hole at fold juncture of front leaf, two cut outs from the bac... See More  

Covina massacre... Christmas eve slayings...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 26, 2008



* Covina massacre - California

* Christmas eve party slayings

* Bruce Jeffrey Pardo



The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Eight killed in shooting, fire at party" First report coverage of the Covina massacre continues on page 35 with related photos. Some light creasing here. Nice to have in this Los Angeles publication

Complete... See More  

Settlement on the Mississippi...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London,  February, 1772  This issue contains a lengthy article titled: "Sketch for a Settlement on the Mississippi" (see for portions). A plate is called for however it is lacking.

This issue also includes a full page plate titled: "Hudson Bay Ptarmigan..." which shows two views of this bird (see images). There is also a related art... See More  

Harvard and segregation...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1923



* Harvard University & segregation

* Negroes, Jews & more



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HARVARD OVERSEERS BAN DISCRIMINATION IN RACE OR RELIGION"   with subheads that include: "Unanimously Vote Order to Maintain Traditional Policy on Admission" "End Exclusion Of Negroes"  and more. (see... See More  

Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 2, 1943 



* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time 

* European Jews Jewish - exterminations 

* Large Madison Square Garden demonstration 



The front page has one column headings: "SAVE DOOMED JEWS, HUGE RALLY PLEADS" and "United Nations Must Halt Nazi Murders Now, Leaders Tell 21,000 at the Garden" Coverage continues on... See More  

Adolph Hitler movement growing...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 14, 1922



* Very early Adolph Hitler report

* 2nd time he is mentioned in the New York Times



The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "WANT RUPPRECHT TO RULE BAVARIA" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, irregular along the spine, otherwise nice... See More  

Billy Graham's NYC crusade begins...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Masasachusetts, May 17, 1957



* Billy Graham opens crusade

* Madison Square Garden - NYC



The front page has a one column heading: "Broadway Responding To Graham" with two related photos. (see) This was one of his more famous crusades.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 16 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.... See More  

USS Los Angeles airship flight to Panama...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1928



* USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) Flight

* United States Navy airship

* 1st nonstop from U.S. to Panama



The top of the front page has a two column headline: "LOS ANGELES AT THE CANAL; MAKES 2,265-MILE FLIGHT IN 39 HOURS, 45 MINUTES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the USS Los Angeles airship making the first non-stop flight between the U... See More  

Louis Marshall death... Jewish leader...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 12, 1929



* Louis Marshall death (1st report)

* Jewish community leader - Judaica

* Minorities advocate



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LOUIS MARSHALL DIES ABROAD IN 73D YEAR AFTER A BRAVE FIGHT" with subheads. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues inside with photo. Loads of text here.

Other news, sports and advertisements... See More  

Arnold Palmer wins his final Masters...

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, April 13, 1964



* Arnold Palmer "The King" wins 

* His 4th & final Masters golf tournament 



The top of the back page has a two column heading: "Arnie Wins Record-Breaking Fourth Masters Tournament" (see) First report coverage on Arnold Palmer winning his 4th and final Masters golf tournament at Augusta, Georgia.

Other news, s... See More  

Niagra Falls Industrial Number...

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, March 3, 1900. This Niagara Falls Industrial Number front page of this issue contains NIAGARA FALLS POWER PLANT with additional articles: Bird's-Eye View of Niagara Fall's, Electric Railway Through Niagara Gorge, the Cantilever Railroad Bridge across Niagara Gorge and more.



Complete in 16 pages, measuring about 11 by 15 1/2 inches, has very tiny... See More