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Babe Ruth re-signs with Red Sox...
Item #687607
January 15, 1918
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1918
* Early Babe Ruth (pre-fame)
* Boston Red Sox contract signing
* Major league baseball - MLB
This 24 page newspaper has a very small & discrete heading in the sport's section (page 15): "Babe Ruth Signs Contract". See photo for the very brief report on Ruth re-signing with the Boston Red Sox for the 1918 baseball season. Interesting th... See More
Oakdale, Pennsylvania... Chemical plant TNT dynamite explosion...
Item #686968
May 19, 1918
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1918
* Oakdale PA Pennsylvania explosion
* Aetna Chemical Company disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "200 DIE AS TNT PLANT IS WIPED OUT BY EXPLOSION" with subheads. (see)
First section only with 24 pages, light toning, some wear and chipping at the margins, should be handled with care.... See More
Who doesn't want a newspaper from Mars?
Item #685674
September 29, 1918
THE MARTIAN, France, Sept. 29, 1918
* Rare U.S. military camp publication
* World War I - WWI
This is a little 4 page newspaper "Published by Organizations at Hospital Center, A.P.O. No. 780 American Expeditionary Forces" near Mars, France, hence the title.
This town became an American hospital complex near the end of WWI, meant to serve up to 40,000 people. Vario
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* Rare U.S. military camp publication
* World War I - WWI
This is a little 4 page newspaper "Published by Organizations at Hospital Center, A.P.O. No. 780 American Expeditionary Forces" near Mars, France, hence the title.
This town became an American hospital complex near the end of WWI, meant to serve up to 40,000 people. Vario
1918 Spanish Flu pandemic...
Item #684161
October 17, 1918
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Oct. 17, 1918
* The Spanish flu pandemic
* H1N1 influenza A virus
* Masks to be worn
The front page has a one column heading: "State Health Board Called To Discuss The 'Flu' Situation" with subheads. (see) Also another one column heading: "Carnival Spirit Pervades Crowds Masked At Fair" with subheads. (see)
Sixteen pages, light toning... See More
The world war nears its end...
Item #684021
November 09, 1918
NEW YORK JOURNAL, Nov. 9, 1918
* Surrender of Germany close (2 days away)
* Armistice at Forest of Compiegne nears
* World War I - WWI
Just before the armistice ending World War I is this related headline: "KAISER ABDICATES" in very large & bold letters, with a subhead: "Crown Prince Also Renounces Throne". Also an illustration headed: "The Former Kaiser&... See More
1918 House to pass the historic Suffrage Amendment...
Item #683976
January 10, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 10, 1918
* The Women's Suffrage movement
* 19th Amendment sought
* President Woodrow Wilson
The front page has a banner heading: "One Hard Fought Suffrage Goal Seems In Sight" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from th... See More
Woodrow Wilson's 1918 Thanksgiving proclamation...
Item #682579
November 21, 1918
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 1918
* President Woodrow Wilson
* Thanksgiving proclamation
* World War I Peace - WWI
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "President Bids Nation Return Thanks For Peace" with subheads and complete text of the proclamation which is signed in type: Woodrow Wilson.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, a... See More
1918 Urban Shocker baseball photo...
Item #682508
February 26, 1918
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 26, 1918
* Pitcher Urban James Shocker photo
* New York Yankees (Trade) - MLB baseball
Page 11 has a two column photo headed: "Says Yankees Will Miss Urban Shocker" with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era i... See More
1918 HMS Racoon wreck...
Item #682506
January 12, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 12, 1918
* HMS Raccoon disaster
* British destroyer wreck
The front page has a banner heading: "Ninety-Six Men Lost With British Destroyer" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete w... See More
1918 Midwest Blizzard disaster...
Item #682505
January 07, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 7, 1918
* 1918 Midwest Blizzard disaster
* Chicago, Illinois snow storm
The front page has a six column headline: "CHICAGO BURIED UNDER SNOW" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete... See More
1918 John Lawrence Sullivan death...
Item #682378
February 02, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 2, 1918
* John Lawrence Sullivan death (same day)
* 1st Heavyweight boxing gloved champion
Page 6 has a one column heading: "SULLIVAN, EX-WORLD CHAMP DIES" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete... See More
1918 SS Tuscania sinking by torpedo...
Item #682375
February 07, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 7, 1918
* SS Tuscania sunk
* German submarine torpedo
The front page has a nice banner headline: "101 LOST ON BIG TRANSPORT" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 14 pages, s... See More
1918 Cardinal James Gibbons against prohibition...
Item #682070
February 06, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 6, 1918
* Cardinal James Gibbons
* Catholic Church prelate
* Against prohibition
* Pro beer - liquor
The front page has a two column heading: "Cardinal Gibbons Announces Prohibition Amendment; Says Adoption Will Be Calamity". (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that... See More
1918 Vernon Castle airplane crash death...
Item #682069
February 15, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 15, 1918
* Vernon Castle killed
* Ballroom dancer
* Royal Flying Corps
* British airplane crash
The front page has a six column heading: "VERNON CASTLE IS KILLED IN FALL" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in... See More
1918 Battle of the Lys... Wolrd War I....
Item #681744
April 17, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 17, 1918
* Battle of the Lys (1918)
* Fourth Battle of Ypres
* Spring Offensive of Flanders
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BATTLE IS FAVORING BRITISH" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.... See More
1918 New York Yankees team of pitchers...
Item #681421
April 11, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 11, 1918
* New York Yankees baseball
* 1918 pitching recruits photo
Page 11 has a three column photo headed: "Yanks Hope To Find Winners In This Sturdy Bunch" with text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as... See More
1918 Batte of Mount Kemmel...
Item #681412
April 26, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 26, 1918
* Second Battle of Kemmel
* Battle of the Lys - Ypres
* World War I - WWI
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HUNS WIN MT. KEMMEL" with subhead. (see) Small library label affects the headline. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not... See More
1918 Norman, Oklahoma state hospital fire disaster...
Item #681411
March 19, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 19, 1918
* Daylight savings time bill
* President Woodrow Wilson
* United States adopts into law
The front page has a one column heading: "President Signs Measure Moving Clacks Aheads One Hour" with text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fra... See More
1918 Norman, Oklahoma state hospital fire disaster...
Item #681410
April 10, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 10, 1918
* American athlete Jim Thorpe photo
* Carlisle Indians football fame
* Tries out New York Giants baseball
Page 11 has a two column photo of Jim Thorpe with heading: "Jim Thorpe Sure Is a Persevering Guy" with text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that... See More
1918 Norman, Oklahoma state hospital fire disaster...
Item #681409
April 13, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 13, 1918
* Operation Michael
* German Spring Offensive
* World War I - WWI
The front page has a six column heading: "Thirty-Six Children Meet Death In Big Fire" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
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1918 Operation Michael... German Spring Offensive...
Item #681393
March 21, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 21, 1918
* Operation Michael
* German Spring Offensive
* World War I - WWI
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GERMANS OPEN BIG OFFENSIVE" with subhead. (see) Small library label slightly affects the headline. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that... See More
1918 Treaty of Brest-Litovsk signed
Item #681116
March 04, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 4, 1918
* Treaty of Brest-Litovsk signed
* Russia's participation in World War I ended
The front page has a six column headline: "UKRAINIANS OCCUPY CITIES" with subhead: "Bolsheviki Announce Treaty Signed" (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are n... See More
1918 Ed "Strangler" Lewis photo...
Item #681113
March 07, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 7, 1918
* Ed "Strangler" Lewis photo
* Early professional wrestling
Page 11 has a two column photo of Ed "Strangler" Lewis with heading: "Charges Wrestling Combine Against Him" with brief text. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally ... See More
1918 Operation Michael... German Spring Offensive...
Item #681028
March 21, 1918
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 21, 1918
* Operation Michael
* German Spring Offensive
* World War I - WWI
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GERMANS OPEN BIG OFFENSIVE" with subhead. (see) Small library label slightly affects the headline. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that... See More
Quentin Roosevelt killed... WWI France...
Item #677897
July 21, 1918
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., July 21, 1918
* Quentin Roosevelt killed
* President Theodore Roosevelt's son
* United States Army Air Service
The front page has one column headings: "Theodore, Jr., Hurt" "Quentin Believed Dead" and more. (see) Quentin was President Theodore Roosevelt's youngest son.
Much on World War I. Sixteen pages, light toning and a little ... See More
Knute Rockne named Notre Dame coach...
Item #676628
February 21, 1918
NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1918 Here is a terrific report for any Notre Dame fan. A small one column headlines near the bottom of page 12 announces: "NEW NOTRE DAME COACH" "Rockne Appointed to Succeed Harper as Athletic Director" which tells of the hiring of Knute Rockne as the new coach for the Fighting Irish. Rockne would put Notre Dame on the map as a football powerh... See More
2nd battle of the Marne begins... WWI...
Item #675412
July 17, 1918
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., July 17, 1918
* 2nd battle of the Marne begins
* World War I - WWI
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "GERMAN ATTACK HELD UP EVERYWHERE; Americans Gain By Powerful Counter-Attacks; Recapture Several Towns South Of MArne River" with subheads. (see)
Complete in 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, small library label... See More
World War I ends...
Item #675171
November 11, 1918
THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT, North Carolina, Nov. 11, 1918
* First Armistice at Compeigne
* Forest of Compiegne, France
* World War I fighting ends
The Bold banner headline announces: "THE CRUEL WAR IS ENDED" with the lengthy subhead beginning: "Kaiser Abdicates and Leaves Immediately for Dutch Border..." and much more.
Eight pages, 5 small binding holes at the blank ... See More
19th Amendment fails by a single vote...
Item #673641
October 02, 1918
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, October 2, 1918
* 19th Amendment fails by one vote in Senate (see note)
The front page has one column heading: "SENATE DEFEATS EQUAL SUFFRAGE - resolution Fails of Concurrence by one Vote in the Upper House of United States Congress - May Be Revived Later".
Page 5 continues with column 3: "THE SUFFRAGE VOTE - Detail of Senate Ballot Which ... See More
President Wilson backs suffrage movement...
Item #673626
October 01, 1918
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Mass., October 1, 1918
*President Wilson's Suffrage speech to the Senate
The front page of this issue has the heading: "PRESIDENT WILSON URGES SUFFRAGE IN SENATE SPEECH". , which reports on the historic speech he gave before the United States Senate. Additionally, the article includes the text of his speech and continues on pg. ... See More
The end of World War I - Armistice...
Item #673341
November 14, 1918
(5) THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, North Carolina, Nov. 14, 1918 (with Oct. 7, 10, 14, 17) This 5 issue set covers the lead up to the end of WWI, and concludes with a report on the terms of Armistice being signed by German - bringing an end to the war.
The front page of the Nov. 14, 1918 issue contains: "THE GERMANS SIGN ALL THE ARMISTICE TERMS". Each additional issue has a fron... See More
Spanish Flu 1918...
Item #673033
October 16, 1918
The Bethlehem Times, Pennsylvania, October 16, 1918
* The Spanish Flu in Pennsylvania
* Good WWI coverage
The front page has an article titled: "INCREASES IN INFLUENZA CASES DURING THE PAST TWENTY-FOUR HOURS ... Physicians Overworked and a Shortage of Nurses Reported", dealing with the Spanish Flu and continues on pg. 3.
Complete with all 16 pages with edge tears, chip... See More
Bible saves soldier's life - to be given to the United States....
Item #673008
May 27, 1918
THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 27, 1918 The front page has: "Bible Which Saved His Life to be Given U.S. by Soldier Wilson". There are many wartime stories concerning a soldier's life being saved by a Bible in his pocket, but this soldier gifted his Bible to the U.S. government. A wonderful wartime story!
Complete in 8 pages, fragile (typical for... See More
Displayable issue on the end of World War I...
Item #671767
November 13, 1918
THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 13, 1918
* re. First Armistice at Compeigne
* World War I fighting ends
The nice banner headline announces: "MUST GIVE UP ALL U-BOATS" with subheads. Great for display. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins and central fold... See More
The Niagara Scow gets stranded at the Falls....
Item #665281
August 07, 1918
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 7, 1918
* Niagara Scow - Old or Iron Scow
* Stranded at Niagara Falls (1st report)
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "Stranded On Brink Of Niagara Falls" with subhead: "Scow with Two Workmen Aboard It Fast Upon a Rock 1,000 Feet from Cataract" (See) First report coverage on the Niagara Scow being stranded near the Horseshoe Falls that h... See More
Fine front page World War I coverage...
Item #664805
April 07, 1918
THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 7, 1918 Among ftpg. heads on World War I are: "America Accepts Germany's Challenge That Force Shall Decide the World's Future" "Great Fleet of U.S. Warships Serving Abroad" "German Assault In Corbie Region Was Expected Yesterday" "Germans Renew Plunging Tactics in Amiens Region" and even more.... See More
Latest news from the World War I front...
Item #663911
April 12, 1918
THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 12, 1918 The ftpg. has some reports on the events of World War I including; "Heavy Legions And Mightiest Guns Win Points For Germans On Arras-Ypres 30 Mile Front" and: "France Accuses Czernin of Lying And Emperor Too" among others
Twelve pages, evenly toned, nice condition.
Front page map from World War I...
Item #663910
April 04, 1918
THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 4, 1918 The ftpg. features a map headed: "How The Allies Dented Salient Formed by German Drive" with articles headed: "Germans Bringing Up Much Artillery To Face Americans" and "Great Battles May Soon Begin On The Front In Picardy" among others.
Ten pages, partially loose at the spine, toned, good condition.... See More
World War I...
Item #663112
April 03, 1918
THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 3 1918 Among the ftpg. reports on World War I are: "Wilson's Plan For Defeating Germany May Be Carried Out" "Enemy Declines To Give Battle & Allies Take Initiative In What Little Fighting Occurs" "German Efforts to Open a Road Toward Amiens Fail".
Ten pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition... See More
World War I...
Item #663111
April 11, 1918
THE MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 11 1918 Among the ftpg. reports on World War I are: "Germans Drive Deep Wedges In British Lines, Threatening Both Armentiers And Bethune" "Destroy British Army Kaiser's Aim".
Eight pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.
Front page World War I reports...
Item #662759
April 02, 1918
THE WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, April 2, 1918 Among the ftpg. reports from World War I are: "German Drive Brought Almost To Halt But Severe Fighting Is Taking Place Near Moreuil" "Casualties of the Germans Total 275,000 to 300,000" "Americans Going To Front Still Jam The Roads" "French Annihilate One German Battalion That Manages to Cross Oise&... See More
Front page World War I reports...
Item #662757
April 16, 1918
THE WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, April 16, 1918 Among the ftpg. reports from World War I are: "Between Lens & Ypres The Germans Have Found Haig's Defense Lines Solid As Rock" "Americans, Outnumbered Two to One, Completely Repulsed German Attack" "German Wave Is Nearing Its Crest" and more.
Eight pages, small mailing label at the masthead, a ... See More
Latest news from World War I...
Item #661362
April 18, 1918
THE COURIER-JOURNAL, Louisville, Kentucky, April 18, 1918 A nice banner headline from World War I: "BRITISH ARE FORCED TO GIVE UP GAINS; FOCH'S RESERVES AWAIT HOUR TO STRIKE" with related subheads concerning the war.
Ten pages, good condition.
Banner headline on World War I...
Item #660604
April 27, 1918
THE COURIER-JOURNAL, Louisville, Kentucky, April 27, 1918 Nice two-line banner head on World War I: "LOSS OF KEMMEL HILL IS HEAVY BLOW; FRENCH BEGIN FURIOUS ATTACK ON HEIGHT" with other subheads on the war.
Fourteen pages, very nice condition.
Edmond Rostand dies... President Wilson becomes the 1st...
Item #656329
December 03, 1918
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 3, 1918
* President Woodrow Wilson delivers State of the Union Address
* Prepares to become 1st President to set foot on European soil
* Edmond Rostand of Cyrano de Bergerac fame dies
The front page has a three-line, full-banner headline: "PRESIDENT SAYS IT IS HIS FIRST DUTY TO GO TO EUROPE...," with considerable text regarding his delivery of the an... See More
Waiting to deal a death blow...
Item #655884
May 13, 1918
THE COURIER-JOURNAL Louisville, Kentucky, May 13, 1918 Ftpg. banner headline on World War I: "Sure of Power, Allies Not To Use U.S. Army Till It Is Complete Force" with subheads: "Would Wait To Deal Hun Death Blow" "French Make Another Gain In Flanders" and more.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.
Slaughter in World War I...
Item #655883
May 01, 1918
THE COURIER-JOURNAL Louisville, Kentucky, May 1, 1918 Ftpg. banner headline on World War I: "STOP ENEMY BY SLAUGHTER" with subheads: "Heavy Thrust By Teutons A Huge Failure" "Allies, In Brilliant Counter, Win Ground On Which Foe Gained Footing" "Half Million Men Lost By Huns In Drive" and more.
Twelve pages, nice condition.
"No Vengeance' to be inflicted on Germany... Post WWI activity...
Item #655838
November 14, 1918
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 14, 1918
* Prime Minister Lloyd George declares 'No Vengeance' against Germany
* WWI related cartoon on the front page
Page one has the full-banner, 3-line heading: "Lloyd George Declares for Just Peace; Wilson to Aid If Germans Keep Order; Bolshevism Spreads to Neutral States," with multiple related subheads. See images for details.
Other news ... See More
WWI about to end - terms given...
Item #655835
November 09, 1918
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 9, 1918
* Terms are given to end WWI
* WWI related cartoon on the front page
Page one has the full-banner, 3-line heading: "Kaiser and Reichstag Get Foch's Terms; Republic in Bavaria as Revolt Spreads; Wilhelm refuses to Quit His Throne," with multiple related subheads. Includes a great front-page cartoon related to the war. See images for details.
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North Germany forms new Republic... Post WWI activity...
Item #655833
November 25, 1918
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, November 25, 1918
* North Germany forms new Republic
* Great Post WWI coverage
Page one has the 6-column, 3-line heading: "North Germany Forms New Republic; 28 More U-Boats Are Surrendered; Americans Enter Rhenish Prussia," with multiple related subheads. See images for details.
Other news of the day along with period advertising is found throughout.
Note: Alth... See More
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