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King Tut's tomb discovered in 1922...
Item #687270
December 22, 1922
NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1922
* Discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb
* Egyptian Pharaoh - Howard Carter
* New York Times reporter visits
The top of the has a one column heading: "TIMES MAN VIEWS SPLENDORS OF TOMB OF TUTANKHAMEN" with subheadS. (see) This was during the historic discovery of King Tut's tomb by British archaeologist Howard Carter. It would not be ... See More
Ireland becomes independent..
Item #684570
December 06, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 6, 1922
* Irish Free State established
* Ireland becomes independent
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "IRISH FREE STATE GETS KING'S ASSENT; TO INSTALL HEALY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the establishment of the Irish Free State. Nice to have in a paper dated the 6th as this was one of the most histo... See More
Knickerbocker storm...
Item #683997
January 30, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1922
* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)
* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster
The front page has a nice banner headline: "107 DEAD IN COLLAPSE OF THEATRE; ALL ARE IDENTIFIED; SOME TAKEN FROM RUINS ALIVE, BRAVE AWAITING RESCUE; CONGRESS MAY START INQUIRY TODAY TO FIX THE BLAME" with many subheads and list of the dead. More on th... See More
1922 Dolomite, Alabama mining disaster....
Item #683979
November 23, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 23, 1922
* Jefferson County, Alabama
* Dolomite coal mine explosion
* Woodward Iron Company
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "83 KILLED, 60 HURT BY DUST EXPLOSION IN ALABAMA MINE" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 38 pages, light toning, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Mehmed VI... last Sultan of Ottoman Empire....
Item #682912
November 19, 1922
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, November 19, 1922
* Mehmed VI - last sultan of Ottoman Empire
* Abolition of the Ottoman Sultanate
The front page has a one column heading: "ABDUL MEDJID CHOSEN CALIPH" with subhead. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 14 pages, light toning and a little wear the margins, generally good.... See More
The Spangler mine explosion...
Item #681218
November 06, 1922
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Nov. 6, 1922
* Spangler, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
* Reilly No. 1 coal mine explosion disaster
The banner headline has a same-day report of the Spangler (Penna.) mine explosion: "EXPLOSION ENTOMBS 95 MINERS" with a subhead: "Find 3 Dead; Train Speeds To Bring Aid" and more.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.... See More
1922 William Desmond Taylor murder....
Item #679864
February 04, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 4, 1922
* William Desmond Taylor shot dead
The front page has a one column heading: "POLICE SEEK BUTLER IN TAYLOR MURDER" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the murder of famed actor and director William Desmond Taylor which is still unsolved till this day. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete ... See More
President Harding formalizes the United States support of creating a Jewish homeland...
Item #679730
September 22, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 22, 1922
* America approves Jewish Homeland in Palestine
* President Warren G. Harding signs resolution
Page two has an historically significant report on the establishment of a Jewish homeland, albeit quite inconspicuous. Headed: "Harding Signs Palestine Motion", the report notes in part: "President Harding signed today the joint resolution adop... See More
Gandhi arrested for sedition...
Item #678500
March 11, 1922
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., March 11, 1922
* Mahatma Gandhi arrested
The front page has a one column heading: "Gandhi, Arrested, Urges Friends On" See image for brief text here.
Sixteen pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.
1922 Sulphur Springs, Missouri train collision....
Item #677853
August 07, 1922
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 7, 1922
* Sulphur Springs, Jefferson County, Missouri
* Missouri Pacific trains collide disaster
The front page has a one column heading: "TOLL OF WRECK MAY TOTAL 60 DEAD, 65 HURT" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the terrible train collision at Sulphur Springs, Missouri.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pa... See More
Harding names negro for New Orleans Post; Senate Fight Coming; "Lily Whites" protest....
Item #673005
November 23, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 23, 1922 The front page has a two column heading: "Harding Names Negro for New Orleans Post; Senate Fight Coming; "Lily Whites Protest". The coverage tells of President Harding's appointment of Walter L. Cohen, to this prestigious post - the first black man to ever hold this position. Quite historic.
Complete in 44 pages. As per the era,... See More
First woman to serve in the U.S. Senate...
Item #672976
November 22, 1922
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 22, 1922 The first column of page 10 has a report in the first woman taking the oath of office as a Senator - Mrs. W. H. Felton of Georgia. Quite historic.
Note: Although notable being the first woman to serve in the Senate, the honor was mostly ceremonial as she served but one day. Rebecca Latimer Felton was the most prominent woman in Georgia in the Progressive Era.... See More
First woman to serve in the U.S. Senate...
Item #671465
November 22, 1922
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 22, 1922
* Rebecca Latimer Felton
* White supremacist & Democrat
* 1st United States Woman senator
* Historic political item
Near the middle of the front page are one column heads: "FIRST WOMAN U.S. SENATOR SEATED" "Mrs. Felton of Georgia to Answer One Roll Call".
The report begins: "Mrs. W. H. Felton of Georgia took the oath... See More
Walther Rathenau assassination...
Item #665792
June 25, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 25, 1922
* Walther Rathenau assassination
* Weimer Republic leader
* German Democratic Pasrty
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "BERLIN ASSASSINS SLAY RATHENAU; MINISTERS DEATH LAID TO ROYALISTS; GERMANS RALLY TO DEFEND REPUBLIC" with subheads and illustration of Rathenau.
Other new of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 28 p... See More
1922 massacre at Herrini, Illinois... Strikebreakers murdered...
Item #665197
June 22, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., June 22, 1922
* Herrin massacre - Illinois
* Coal miners union
* Strikebreakers murdered
* Early, same day reporting
The front page has a two column heading: "TWENTY-SIX KNOWN DEAD IN HOSTILITIES BETWEEN UNION AND NON-UNION MINERS" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning, a few small binding slits along the spine, generally in g... See More
John Wanamaker's death report...
Item #664225
December 12, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 12, 1922.
* The death oh John Wanamaker
* Famed 19th century merchant and marketing pioneer
* One-time Postmaster General
The front page has: "JOHN WANAMAKER PASSES AWAY AT HOME IN PHILADELPHIA TODAY", with supporting text and a photo. Nice to have in a newspaper from the region.
Other news of the day, sports, and period advertising ar... See More
Babe Ruth signs New York Yankees contract...
Item #664187
March 06, 1922
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 6, 1922
* Babe Ruth signs contract
* New York Yankees baseball
* Highest paid baseball player
The top of page 6 has column heads: "RUTH TO CASH IN $75,000 AND A SWAT BONUS" "Contract Makes Him Best Paid Athlete in World".
Also, the same page has a column: "Billy Evans Says" which discusses the Babe Ruth contra... See More
Ireland's struggle for independence...
Item #664177
December 06, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, a four issue set dated December 6, 7, 8 and 9, 1922
* Irish Free State established
* Ireland becomes independent
This set reports the Independence of Ireland, then the following two days of bloody battles, and then the triumphant mention of the: "Prominent Figures in Irish Politics".
Front page heads, respectively: "Ireland Takes Her... See More
1st American to win British Open of golf...
Item #660799
June 24, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Conn., June 24, 1922
* Walter Hagen wins British Open
* 1st American born golfer to win it
Page 9 has a one column heading: "Hagen Brings Golf Cup Here" First report coverage on Walter Hagen becoming the 1st American to win the British Open title.
Complete with 12 pages, minor wear at the margins, a few small biding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Ireland becomes independent in 1922..
Item #655648
December 05, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Conn., December 5, 1922
* Irish Free State established
* Ireland becomes independent
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "TIM HEALY NAMED FIRST GOVERNOR OF IRISH FREE STATE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the establishment of the Irish Free State.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all ... See More
March on Rome... Benito Mussolini taking over....
Item #655188
October 31, 1922
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., October 31, 1922
* Benito Mussolini initial rise to power
* March on Rome
* Government take over
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "'TO DEMOBILIZE FASCISTI AFTER MARCH TONIGHT" with subhead. (see) Coverage on Benito Mussolini taking control of Italy's government with the march on Rome.
Other news of the day.
Complete... See More
John Wanamaker death...
Item #654978
December 13, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1922
* John Wanamaker death
* Department store pioneer
The front page has one column headlines that include: "JOHN WANAMAKER DIES AT AGE OF 84 FROM HEART ATTACK"
"Merchant Expires at His Philadelphia Home--Had Seamed to Be Improving" "Smiled In Last Moments" and more. 1st report coverage on the death of John Wanamaker, father o... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... 1922 World Series...
Item #654951
October 04, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* World Series (game 1) of baseball
The front page has nice banner headline: "GIANTS WIN FIRST GAME OF WORLD'S SERIES TODAY" with subheads. (see) Inning by inning reporting and box scores as well. Nice for display.
Fourteen pages, light toning, some spine wear, should be handled with care.
... See More
Harding disturbed that Prohibition is not being enforced...
Item #652185
November 25, 1922
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Nov. 25, 1922 A ftpg. headline: "PRES. HARDING GREATLY DISTURBED AT LAX ENFORCEMENT OF PROHIBITION" and among the subheads: "Public Defiance of Volstead Act and Feeble Efforts at Enforcement Discussed at Friday's Cabinet Meeting".
Complete in 10 pages, bit irregular at the spine, very nice condition.
First woman to serve on a state high court...
Item #652184
November 10, 1922
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Nov. 10, 1922
* Florence Ellinwood Allen election
* First Woman elected to state supreme court
The top of page 10 has a notable item in the efforts of the women's movement with a column headed; "Woman Elected To Supreme Bench" "Judge Florence E. Allen of Ohio First of Her Sex To Serve in A High Court" with a related arti... See More
Entrance to King Tut's tomb discovered...
Item #651794
December 04, 1922
NEW YORK TIMES, December 4, 1922
* Discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb
* Egyptian Pharaoh - Howard Carter
The bottom of page 19 has a a very small and discrete article with heading: "Tomb Treasures On View" with subhead. See image for brief report here.
This was during the historic discovery of King Tut's tomb by British archaeologist Howard Carter. It would not be ... See More
NY Giants vs. NY Yankees... World Series...
Item #651614
October 07, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 7, 1922
* NY Giants vs. New York Yankees
* Giants win World championship
* World Series (game 3) of baseball
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GIANTS WIN, 3 TO 0; YANKS ARE SHUT OUT BY SCOTT, CAST-OFF" with subheads. More in the sport's section with box scores. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this ... See More
Last Yankees baseball game at the Polo Grounds
Item #650248
September 11, 1922
NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1922
* New York Yankees baseball history
* Last game played at the Polo Grounds
* Yankee Stadium - "The House Ruth Built"
The sport's section (page 13) has a one column heading: "YANKEES WIN TWICE BEFORE 40,000 FANS" with subheads: "Capacity Crowd Sees Hugmen Beat Athletics, 10-3 and 3-2, in Final Home Games" "Gates Are C... See More
Adolph Hitler movement growing...
Item #650182
December 14, 1922
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
Death of Pope Benedict XV...
Item #650176
January 22, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 22, 1922
* Pope Benedict XV death
* Head of the Catholic Church
The front page has a nice banner headline: "POPE BENEDICT XV. PASSES AWAY EARLY THIS MORNING; LINGERS HOURS AFTER WORLD GETS REPORT OF DEATH; TRIBUTES PAID TO THE PONTIFF BY MEN OF ALL RELIGIONS" with subheads. (see) Lengthy reporting continues on the following pages with photo. Loads of te... See More
Arthur Griffith elected... Irish leader...
Item #650115
January 11, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1922
* Arthur Griffith election win (1st report)
* President of Dail Eireann
* Irish Free State - Ireland
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "GRIFFITH ELECTED IRISH PRESIDENT; DAIL ADJOURNS" "Government That Will Prepare the Way for Irish Free State Takes Over Offices" "De Valera Men Walk Out" "... See More
Babe Ruth is suspended...
Item #649914
June 21, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 21, 1922
* Babe Ruth suspended
* Arguing with umpire (cursing)
* Ban Johnson
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 10) has a one column heading: "JOHNSON SUSPENDS RUTH FOR 3 DAYS" with subheads. (see) This was the result of Babe Ruth being suspended for arguing with umpire. Ban Johnson warns Ruth to behave or be suspended for the e... See More
Arverne, Queens, New York City fire disaster....
Item #649779
June 16, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1922
* Arverne, Queens, New York City fire
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "400 BUILDINGS BURNED AT ARVERNE; 10,000 MADE HOMELESS, 60 INJURED; LOSS $4,000,000 IN HALF SQUARE MILE" with subheads. (see) Reporting continues on page 2 with related photos. Loads of text here, too much to photograph. First repo... See More
Erskine Childers killed...
Item #649557
November 25, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 25, 1922
* Robert Erskine Childers executed
* Irish Nationalist - Irish Civil war
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "CHILDERS EXECUTED BY THE FREE STATE; REPRISALS FEARED" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside.
Other news and various advertisements of the day. Complete with all 28 page... See More
Spangler, Pennsylvania mining disaster...
Item #649528
November 07, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 7, 1922
* Spangler, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
* Reilly No. 1 coal mine explosion disaster
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RESCUE 40 OF 124 TRAPPED BY BLAST IN ALLEGHENY MINE" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... See More
Babe Ruth suspended for fighting...
Item #647974
May 26, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 26, 1922
* Babe Ruth & Ban Johnson
* Fight with umpire & fan... Suspended from baseball
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "RUTH IN ROW WITH UMPIRE AND FAN AT POLO GROUNDS" "Following Dispute Over Decision Babe Throws Dirt in the Official's Face" "Chases Rooter In Stand" "Home-Run King Not So... 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
Knickerbocker storm...
Item #636522
January 30, 1922
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL, Augusta, Maine, January 30, 1922
* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)
* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster
The front page has a nice banner headline: "107 Killed in Washington Theatre Crash" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Knickerbocker Theater disaster.
Eight pages, light toning a little wear at the folds, small addr... See More
Gene Sarazen wins U.S. Open....
Item #633040
July 16, 1922
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 16, 1922
* Gene Sarazen wins his 1st of 7 majors
* United States Open Championship (U.S. Open)
* Skokie Country Club - Glencoe, Illinois
The front page of of the sport's section (page 17) has a six column heading: "Gene Sarazen Winner In National Open Golf Tourney" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Gene Sarazen winning his very 1st ma... See More
"Radio for Everybody"...
Item #631393
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July, 1922 The colored outer-wrapper cover has "Locating an Unlicensed and Unlawful Radio Transmitter with the Radio Compass" with an accompanying article. Also inside is: "'Majestic' -- The Latest and largest of Ships"; "San Francisco's Water Supply Project"; "The Ice Cream Factory"; "The Business of Bro... See More
Arthur Griffith elected... Irish leader...
Item #630287
January 11, 1922
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 11, 1922
* Arthur Griffith election win
* President of Dail Eireann
* Irish Free State - Ireland
The front page has a one column heading:
"BRITISH TO FREE ERIN PRISONERSHELD IN REVOLT" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the election of President of Dail Eireann, Arthur Griffith.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages... See More
1922 Astoria, Oregon fire disaster...
Item #629455
December 08, 1922
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 8, 1922
* Astoria, Oregon fire disaster
* Clatsop County
The front page has a two column heading: "FIFTEEN MILLIONS LOSS IN BLAZE AT ASTORIA, ORE." with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Astoria, Oregon downtown fire disaster.
Other news of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, some margin wear, mainly along the right si... See More
Rudolph Valentino bigamy trial begins...
Item #629176
May 16, 1922
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1922
* Rudolph Valentino - The Sheik
* Marriage to Natacha Rambova
Page 10 has a one column heading: "VALENTINO'S MARRIAGE INVALID, JUDGES SAY" with subhead. (see) He would be arrested arrested for bigamy shortly after this.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good.... See More
Gates, PA Frick Coke Co. mine explosion...
Item #629125
February 02, 1922
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 2, 1922
* Gates, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
* Frick Coke Company mine explosion disaster
The front page has a two column headline: "BODIES OF 16 MINERS KILLED IN AN EXPLOSION TAKEN FROM GATES MINE TODAY" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Gates, PA Frick Coke Company mine explosion.
Other news of the day. Complete in 14... See More
Building the "new" Yankee Stadium in 1922...
Item #628290
May 06, 1922
THE WORLD, New York City, May 6, 1922
* Old Yankee Stadium construction begins
* New York Yankees - Yanks
* "The House that Ruth Built"
The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "YANKEE COLONELS SIGN FOR STADIUM FOR WORLD'S SERIES" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a New York City title. Rare as such.
Complete in 22 pages, light toning, a ... See More
Knickerbocker storm...
Item #627866
January 31, 1922
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 31, 1922
* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)
* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster
The front page has a two column headline: "Eight Inquiries Into Theater Crash Begun; Death Toll Cut to 105" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Item #625755
(unknown) This illustration is a of a young lady look over a look-out with an older copy in the background. The publication and era is not known. The illustration measures 15 x 10 inches and the linen matting measures 20 x 15 1/4 inches. Very nice condition.
Baseball mania in 1922...
Item #625678
October 04, 1922
TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, Oct. 4, 1922 A great report which gives evidence of the baseball mania which existed at this time, with the banner headline: "BASEBALL IS KING TODAY" as the 1922 World Series plays its first game, the Yankees vs. the Giants. Among the subheads: "Scores Of All Yank-Giant Battles Will Be Flashed round The World" "Ships On Seven Seas To Get... See More
Item #625658
(unknown) circa 1922 and 1923 This is a lot of thirteen single-page advertisements from various publications measuring approximately 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, all in nice condition. Suitable for framing.
Item #625657
(unknown) circa 1922 and 1923 This is a lot of thirteen single-page advertisements from various publications measuring approximately 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, all in nice condition. Suitable for framing.
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