Claude Harmon wins 1948 Masters golf tournament

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.

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New York Yankees acquire Joe DiMaggio....

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  

1929 Goat Castle murder...

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)

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Adolph Hitler made chancellor of Germany...

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.

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Georgia wins Rose Bowl in 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  

1940 Doodlebug Train Disaster....

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  

Supreme Court Blocks President...

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  

Death of Eva Peron... First Lady of Argentina...

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.

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Chicago Bears win NFL football championship...

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)

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1950 Battle of Hill 282...

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.

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Great MIssissippi Flood of 1874... Louisiana...

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.



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Republic of the Philippines established...

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  

Whirlaway wins Belmont & triple crown...

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.

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Amelia Earhart's 1932 record flight....

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.

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Marshall Plan speech at Harvard...

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.

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Railroad Strike of 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.



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The Brink's bank robbery...

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  

Chicago Bears defeat Pro Bowl All-Stars...

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.



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New Castle, Indiana strike riots...

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.

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Mardi Gras in New Orleans...

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  

Voodooism is the cause...

THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 4, 1876  Printed on the date of the nation's centennial. The front page has an item headed: "Attempted Suicide" "A Negress Cuts her Throat with a Penknife--Insanity Super-induced by Voodooism Supposed to be the Cause" (see).

Eight pages, browned, wear at the fold, various margin tears & archival mends at margins.

Outlaw Eugene Bunch.... train robber...

THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, January 4, 1889



* Outlaw Eugene Bunch

* Gentleman Train Robber



This uncommon title from the deep South has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 3 has an article headed: "BUNCH THE BANDIT" "The Bold Highwayman and His Knowledge of Firearms" "How Bunch Received His Wound in the War" and more.

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Burlington railroad dynamite conspiracy...

THE DAILY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 6, 1888 



The front page has one column headings: "THE DYNAMITES", "Found on the Persons of Two Ex-Engineers of the Burlington Route" "A Plot to Destroy the Track, Buildings and Stations" "The Men Arrested and Placed in Jail - The Brotherhood Decline to Secure Bail Immediately" "The Authorities in ... See More  

Deep South tornado outbreak...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 22, 1932 



* Deep South tornado outbreak 



The front page has a banner headlines: "71 KILLED AS TORNADOES SWEEP THREE SOUTHERN STATES" with subheads. 1st report coverage on the "Deep South tornado outbreak" which was the second most deadly outbreak in United States history.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. C... See More  

Kew Gardens, Queens train disaster...

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, November 23, 1950 



* Long Island Railroad (LIRR) 

* Kew Gardens, Queens train wreck 

* Richmond Hills NY (1st report) 



The front page has a three column headline: "LONG ISLAND TRAINS CRASH; 75 ARE DEAD" with subheads and related photo (see photos).

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 56 pag... See More