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Claude Harmon wins 1948 Masters golf tournament
Item #695520
April 12, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 12, 1948
* Claude Harmon wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The top of page 19 has a five column heading: "Harmon Nabs Masters with record-Tying 279" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on Claude Harmon winning the 1948 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 32 pages, light ton... See More
The Galapagos Affair murders of 1934...
Item #694521
November 23, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Nov. 23, 1934
* The Galapagos Islands Affair murders
* Baroness Eloise Wehrborn de Wagner-Bosquet
* Rudolph Lorenz & Robert Phillipson
* Friedrich Ritter - Floreana Island
The front page has a two column heading: "Vanished Baroness Holds Key to Galapagos Tragedy, Says Hollywood Explorer" with subhead. (see)
complete with 34 pages, lig... See More
New York Yankees acquire Joe DiMaggio....
Item #694519
November 22, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, November 22, 1934
* Joe DiMaggio in his infancy
* New York Yankees purchase
* MLB Baseball
The sport's section (page 13) has a banner heading: "Browns Get Johnny Burnett, Weiland, Cash from Indians for Campbell" with subheads that include: "Yanks Obtain Joe DiMaggio In Big Trade" (see) A very early report on the Yankee Clipper when h... See More
Golder Gene Sarazen 1932 athlete of the year...
Item #694467
December 19, 1932
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Dec. 19, 1932
* American golfer Gene Sarazen
* 1932 athlete of the year - PGA
* Career Grand Slam winner
The sport's section (page 12) has a banner headline: "Gene Sarazen Is Recognized as 1932's Outstanding Athlete Performer" with subheads and photo. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and minor wear along the central fold of the... See More
Lucky Luciano found guilty.....
Item #693477
June 08, 1936
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 8, 1936
* Charles "Lucky" Luciano convicted (1st report)
Page 13 has a one column heading: "'Lucky' Luciano Found Guilty by Jury in Gotham" and more. (see) First report coverage on the guilty verdict for Charles "Lucky' Luciano. He would spend the next 9 years in prison before being released. Lucky Luciano ranks as t... See More
1929 Goat Castle murder...
Item #691391
August 20, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Aug. 20, 1932
* Goat Castle murder
* Jane Surget Merrill
* Natchez, Mississippi
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SLAIN SUSPECT'S GUN IDENTIFIED AS MERRILL DEATH WEAPON" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning along the margins and central fold, minor spine wear, generally good.... See More
Augusto César Sandino killed in 1934....
Item #690403
February 23, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 23, 1934
* Augusto César Sandino assassination
* Nicaraguan revolutionary bandit
* Latin America rebellion leader
The front page has a four column photo headed: "Stormy Career of Nicaraguan Leader Ended" Also a two column heading: "General Sandino, Notorious Nicaraguan Bandit Leader, and Brother Shot to Death" with subhea... See More
Adolph Hitler made chancellor of Germany...
Item #688656
January 30, 1933
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 30, 1933
* Adolph Hitler becoming chancellor (day of)
* Nazi Germany begins climb to total power
* First event that led to the eventual Jewish Holocaust
The front page has a one column heading: "Von Papen Seeks Support Of Both Nazis, Centrists"dictatorship and the cornerstone of the Jewish Holocaust.
with subheads.(see) Adolph Hitler woul... See More
Harry Truman Doctrine in 1947....
Item #688594
March 13, 1947
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 13, 1947.
* President Harry Truman Doctrine
* Soviet Imperialism - Cold War
* Greece and Turkey aid
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "TRUMAN ASKS U. S. TO HALT WORLD COMMUNIST MARCH" with subhead and photo. (see)
Complete with all 32 pages, wear along the spine, some wear along the central fol
World War II has begun with Hitler's invasion of Poland...
Item #687594
September 01, 1939
TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, Sept. 1, 1939
* World War II begins -- initial start
* Adolph Hitler defies the World
The banner headline announces: "HITLER ISSUES ORDERS TO ARMY TO MEET POLISH FORCE BY FORCE" with a subhead: "Reds Head For Berlin To Talk War Alliance; Hitler To Speak Today". Also featured is a map headed: "How Experts See War Strategy in Eu... See More
1931 Alabama Rose Bowl football win
Item #687462
January 02, 1931
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 2, 1931
* Rose Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Washington State
The top of page 12 has a seven column headline: "Alabama's Long Passing Attack Bewilders Washington State" with subheads, play by play descriptions and lineups.
Complete with 28 pages, some wear at the central fold and spine, with a little unrelated text loss, otherwis... See More
Georgia wins Rose Bowl in 1943...
Item #687134
January 02, 1943
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 2, 1943
* Rose Bowl: Georgia Bulldogs vs. UCLA Bruins
* Orange Bowl: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Boston College
* Sugar Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Tulsa
* Cotton Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
The sport's section has coverage on the four major bowl games with a page 13 banner headline: "Georgia Scores Twice in Last... See More
1933 Prohibition ending (eve)...
Item #687121
December 04, 1933
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 4, 1933
* Prohibition ending (eve of)
* Day of Beer returns
* Legal liquor
The front page has a two column heading: "Wets Join Drys in Plea for Temperance as Arid Period Approaches End" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the impending end of prohibition in America the following day.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at ... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #686058
July 15, 1944
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 15, 1944
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Hungary & Greece exterminations
The front page has a three column heading: "Desperate Nazis Harry Victims More Savagely" with subhead. (see) Rare to find such reports in newspapers at this time as the reality of the holocaust was just becoming known.
Complete... See More
1940 Doodlebug Train Disaster....
Item #682599
August 01, 1940
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 1, 1940
* Doodlebug train Disaster (1st report)
* Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "41 KILLED AS TRAIN HITS COACH HEAD-ON AT OHIO JUNCTION" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Doddlebug Train disaster at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Complete with 44 pages, rag edition, a little residue alo... See More
First action of the Israeli Air Force...
Item #680692
May 21, 1948
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, May 21, 1948
* Israeli Air Force (IAF) 1st used
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Palestine - Arabs
The top of the front page has one column heads: "ARABS CONTINUE SWIFT ADVANCES IN WALLED AREA" "Arab Legion Claims Upper Hand in Battle". There is a smaller head: "The Jewish Air Force made its first strike, bombing Arab ... See More
Terrific Mardi Gras newspaper...
Item #679227
February 26, 1936
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 26, 1936
* Great Mardi Gras issue
* Climax of the carnival w/ Rex
For Mardi Gras collectors the festivities at New Orleans are of prime importance during the days before the beginning of Lent.
Newspaper accounts from across the country report the doings in New Orleans, but having a New Orleans newspaper reporting the Mardi Gras is abou... See More
Supreme Court Blocks President...
Item #678589
June 03, 1952
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 3, 1952
* Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co vs. Sawyer
* Supreme Court decision checks Presidential Authority
The front page has a displayable photo and a 4 column headline: "STEEL SEIZURE HELD INVALID; STRIKE CALLED IMMEDIATELY" which tells of the United States Supreme Court's decision that limited the power of the Presiden... See More
Battle of Kwajalein ends in victory....
Item #678489
February 03, 1944
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 3, 1944
* Battle of Kwajalein Atoll ends with U.S. victory
* World War II Pacific Campaign vs. Japan
* Marhsall Island - Roi-Namur
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "MARINES TAKE ROI ISLAND, INVADE 2 MORE MARSHALLS" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning along the central fold, a little spine wear, g... See More
Willie Mays 1st MLB hit is a home run...
Item #677352
May 29, 1951
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, May 29, 1951
* Willie Mays very 1st MLB career hit
* New York Giants baseball home run
The sport's section (page 17) has a very small one column heading: "Elliott, Marshall Pace Brave Win, 4-1" with text that includes: "...tally was provided by rookie Willie Mays' homer, his first major league hit" and box scor... See More
Death of Eva Peron... First Lady of Argentina...
Item #676088
July 28, 1952
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 28, 1952
* Eva Peron's death
* First Lady of Argentina
The front page has a two column heading: "Thousands Take Last Look Before Casket of Mrs. Peron" with subhead and related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, some spine wear, otherwise nice.
... See More
Washington Redskins win NFL title...
Item #673594
December 14, 1942
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 14, 1942
* Washington Redskins win NFL title
* NFL football championship
* Chicago Bears upset
This 32 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 18: "Washington Beats Chicago Bears in Amazing Upset" with subheads that include: "REDSKINS GET REVENGE FOR 73-0 TRIMMING." Additional details are provided, which incl... See More
Chicago Bears win NFL football championship...
Item #673587
December 27, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 27, 1943
* Chicago Bears win NFL football championship
* Sid Luckman 5 touchdown passes
* Washington Redskins
The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "CHICAGO BEARS WIN PRO TITLE" with subhead, stats and lineups. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, a little spine ... See More
1957 Villa Rica, Georgia explosion disaster...
Item #672693
December 06, 1957
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, Dec. 6, 1957
* Villa Rica, Georgia
* Natural gas explosion
* Berry's Pharmacy
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "12 PERSONS KILLED, 20 HURT IN GEORGIA EXPLOSION, FIRE" with subhead and related photo.
Complete 68 pages, red ink error during printing affects the headline (see), a little margin wear, generally good.... See More
1950 Battle of Hill 282...
Item #672183
September 24, 1950
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, September 24, 1950
* Battle of Hill 282
* P-51 Mustangs
* Korean War
Near the top of the front page is a small one column heading: "US Planes Bomb, Strafe British by Mistake" First report coverage on the U.S. air strike on British troops by mistake.
Thirty-two pages, some wear at the margins with a little unrelated text loss (see), light toning ... See More
Young Brothers Massacre.... Brookline, Missouri...
Item #671606
January 03, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 3, 1932
* Young Brothers Massacre (1st report)
* Brookline, Missouri - Public enemy era
* The Ozarks Mountains - police killings
The front page has a banner headline: "1000 MEN SEEK DESPERADOES WHO KILLED SIX OFFICERS" with subheads. (see) Unfortunately there is a blue stamp "REDEEMED" which affects the headline here. Probably d... See More
Great MIssissippi Flood of 1874... Louisiana...
Item #670011
April 24, 1874
THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 24, 1874
* The Great Mississippi Flood of 1874
* Lower Mississippi Valley - Louisiana
The top of page 7 has one column headings: "THE MISSISSIPPI FLOOD" "Piteous Appeals of the Suffering People for Aid" "Hundreds Of Families Destitute" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete with 12 pages, nice condition.
wikipedia notes:... See More
Cal Crew wins Olympic gold in 1932....
Item #667162
August 14, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 14, 1932
* University of California Golden Bears
* Cal Crew wins Olympic gold in rowing
Page 2 of the sport's section (near the back) has a two column heading: "Golden Bears State Sensational Finish to Cop Olympic Regatta". (see) First report coverage on the University of California Golden Bears Crew winning the gold medal in the 1932 Su... See More
The capture of the Northland and Paducah...
Item #662321
October 04, 1947
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 4, 1947
* The smuggling of Jewish refugees to Palestine
* Helped set the stage for Jewish Statehood
The front page of this issue speaks of the capture of the Northland and the Paducah - two ships attempting to smuggle Jewish refugees into Palestine. The international attention these events generated, along with the accounts of similar ships of refuge... See More
The Oklahoma Land Rush has begun...
Item #661795
April 23, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 23, 1889
* Oklahoma land rush beginning
* Boomers and Sooners
* Town of Guthrie riot
The front page has a nice report on the Oklahoma Land Rush with the top of the page having column heads: "Oklahoma Opened" "Settlers Admitted to the New Territory at Noon Yesterday" "A Mad Rush for Land All Along the Line" "The... See More
Republic of the Philippines established...
Item #661621
July 04, 1946
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 4, 1946
* The Republic of the Philippines is established
The front page has a two column heading: "Historic Rites Mark Birth of Philippines Republic" 1st report coverage on the establishment of the Republic of the Philippines.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor margin wear, generally in nice co... See More
Creating the Oklahoma Land Rush...
Item #661573
March 28, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 28, 1889 The front page includes a one column print of: "Robert Todd Lincoln- Of Illinois, U.S. Minister at the Court of St. James". This was Abe Lincoln's only son to live to adulthood.
Page 2 has a nice report on the Oklahoma Land Rush with the top of the page having column heads: "Oklahoma Opened" "President Harrison'... See More
The Oklahoma land boom can begin...
Item #661433
April 19, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 19, 1889
* Oklahoma land rush beginning
* Boomers and Sooners
The top of the front page has column heads including: "ON TO OKLAHOMA" "The Boomers Allowed to Cross the Cherokee Strip" "And Align Themselves on the Border of the Promised Land" "Final Arrangements Completed for the Opening on Monday" "Seve... See More
1938 Los Angeles, California flood...
Item #658901
March 04, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 4, 1938
* 1938 Los Angeles, California flood
* Nice headline for display
This 30 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CALIFORNIA FLOOD TOLL CLIMBS TO 124" with subheads that include: "PARALYZED FILM CITY STRUGGLES TO RESTORE ITS PUBLIC SERVICES" and more with large pictorial. (see)
Other news o... See More
Whirlaway wins Belmont & triple crown...
Item #652212
June 08, 1941
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 8, 1941
* Whirlaway - horse racing
* Belmont Stakes win (last of 3 wins)
* Triple crown winner
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a six column heading: "'Whirly' Wins at Belmont, Completes 'Triple'" with subheads. (see) This was the 3rd of 3 historic wins for the famed horse for the triple crown.
Complete ... See More
Reading, Pennsylvania tornado...
Item #652173
January 11, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 11, 1889
* Reading, Pennsylvania
* Grimshaw Silk Mill tornado disaster
The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "THE GREAT STORM" "The Full Extent of the Disaster Becoming Apparent" "From Forty to Fifty Lives Lost in the Wreck at Reading" and more. (see)
Complete in 8 pages, light toning and minor... See More
Amelia Earhart's 1932 record flight....
Item #651472
August 26, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orelans, August 26, 1932
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* 1st woman flight record
* Aviation - airplanes
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Amelia Earhart Sets Speed Mark, Distance Record in Hop Over U. S." First report coverage on Amelia Earhart becoming the first women to make a non-stop transcontinental flight.
Other news, sports an... See More
Death of Irish novelist poet, James Joyce...
Item #648678
January 13, 1941
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 13, 1941
* James Joyce death (1st report)
* Irish novelist and poet
* "Ulysses" fame
The front page has a one column heading: "NOVELIST JOYCE DIES FOLLOWING SWISS OPERATION'" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light inked in red letters is the word "Redeemed"... See More
Marshall Plan speech at Harvard...
Item #643978
June 06, 1947
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 6, 1947
* George Marshall Plan
* Post World war II Europe
* Harvard University speech
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MARSHALL ISSUES PLEDGE, WARNING" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on a plan devised by the Secretary of State to rebuild war devastated Europe.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
New York Giants win NFL championship...
Item #639219
December 12, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 12, 1938
* NFL football championship game w/ photos
* New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers
The sport's section (page 18) has a three column heading: "New York Giants Beat Green Bay Packers in Pro Grid Title Game" with lineup. First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers... See More
Railroad Strike of 1946....
Item #629653
May 18, 1946
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 18, 1946
* The great railroad strike of 1946
* President Harry Truman speaks
This 20 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* STRIKE CALL STANDS AS U. S. SEIZES RAILS
with subhead.
Tiny binding holes along the spine, little rubbing and wear at central fold, otherwise good.... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta...
Item #621748
February 06, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 6, 1943
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
* 2nd fight - Robinson's 1st ever loss
* Boxing - Boxers
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "ROBINSON WIN STRING BROKEN" and "La Motta Floors Negro as He Takes Decision". This was the famous second fight in which LaMotta beat Robinson.
Other news, sports... See More
The Brink's bank robbery...
Item #621336
January 18, 1950
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Jan. 18, 1950
* Great Brinks Robbery
* 1st report (Boston MA)
* Over 2 Million $$$$
The front page has a three column, two line head: "Gang Robs Armored Truck Firm of 'Over $1,000,000' ". Just above this headline and report is a photo with the caption beginning: "At the scene of $1,000,000 robbery..." (se... See More
Babe Ruth all stars....
Item #620688
July 13, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 13, 1943
* Babe Ruth all star charity game
* Ted Williams - MLB baseball
* World War II - WWII
The sport's section (page 9) has a one column heading: "Bambino Pilots Team to Victory" with box scores. (see) 1st report on the charity game for World War II armed forces that featured Babe Ruth's all stars vs. the Boston Braves.
Other new... See More
Chicago Bears defeat Pro Bowl All-Stars...
Item #620079
January 05, 1942
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 5, 1942
* Chicago Bears
* Pro football all-stars
* Post Pearl Harbor Pro Bowl
This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 16: "Chicago Bears Defeat Pro All-Stars, 35-24, on Big Splurge in Second Period" with related photo, stats and lineup.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor central fold ... See More
Amelia Earhart honored...
Item #619029
May 23, 1932
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, May 23, 1932
* Amelia Earhart - London welcome
* re. Transatlantic flight (Airplane)
* 1st woman to achieve solo
The front page has a one column heading: "AMELIA EARHART REACHES ENGLAND IN DRENCHING RAIN" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
New Castle, Indiana strike riots...
Item #618593
October 06, 1955
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 6, 1955
* Perfect Circle Corporation
* New Castle, Indiana
* Strike riots w/ photos
The front page has a three column headline: "600 GUARDSMEN CALLED AS 8 ARE HURT IN STRIKE" with subhead and related photo. Coverage on the Perfect Circle Corporation strike riots in New Castle, Indiana.
Other news, sports and advert... See More
Laramie WY airplane crash....
Item #618561
October 07, 1955
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, October 7, 1955
* Laramie, Wyoming airplane crash
* United Airlines Flight 409
* Douglas Dc-4 propliner
The front page has a three column headline: "66 KILLED AS AIRLINER RAMS MOUNTAIN PEAK" with subhead. (see). 1st report coverage on the Salt Lake City bound DC-4 Airplane crash near Laramie, Wyoming.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... See More
Mardi Gras in New Orleans...
Item #617908
March 03, 1889
THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 3, 1889
* Mardi Gras carnival celebration
* Best title to be had
* Richard Pigott suicide
This uncommon title from the deep South has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 8 has an article for the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans with headings: "THE CARNIVAL" "His Majesty Rex Passes Through the Jetties" and more. (se... See More
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May 29, 1910
SUNDAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, May 29, 1910. A great issue for framing and displaying!
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