Ireland becomes independent..

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  

1922 Dolomite, Alabama mining disaster....

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  

The Spangler mine explosion...

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  

President Harding formalizes the United States support of creating a Jewish homeland...

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  

1922 Sulphur Springs, Missouri train collision....

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  

First woman to serve in the U.S. Senate...

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  

Walther Rathenau assassination...

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  

John Wanamaker's death report...

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  

Ireland's struggle for independence...

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  

Ireland becomes independent in 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  

John Wanamaker death...

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  

Harding disturbed that Prohibition is not being enforced...

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.

Entrance to King Tut's tomb discovered...

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  

Last Yankees baseball game at the Polo Grounds

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  

Death of Pope Benedict XV...

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  

Babe Ruth is suspended...

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  

Erskine Childers killed...

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  

Babe Ruth suspended for fighting...

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  

Knickerbocker storm...

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  

"Radio for Everybody"...

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  

1922 Astoria, Oregon fire disaster...

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  

Gates, PA Frick Coke Co. mine explosion...

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  

Knickerbocker storm...

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  

Baseball mania in 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  

(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.