Adolf Hitler seizing power in Germany...
Item #715199
October 12, 1931
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, Oct. 12, 1931
* Early Adolph Hitler
* Pre-Nazi Germany
* Bruning government
The front page has a very early report on the ascendancy of Hitler and his Nazi party with one column heading: "HITLER WOULD BE GERMAN 'IL DUCE'" with subhead and photo. (see images)
This was before Hitler came to national power as Chancellor of G... See More
Pastor Chuck Smith... Jesus Revolution... Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa...
Item #712810
October 12, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1990
* "The Jesus Revolution" connection - Pastor Chuck Smith
* Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa... Harvest Crusade
Page A34 has, "Modest Pastor Sees Costa Mesa Flock Grow From 25 to 12,000", which provides a bit of history regarding the inception and growth of the church and additional details regarding the leader/pastor which were intim... See More
Pretty Boy Floyd escapes police...
Item #712416
October 12, 1934
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 12, 1934
* Gangster Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd
* Gunfight w/ police
* Death came 10 days later
This 38-page newspaper has a two column headlines near the bottom of the front page that include: "'Pretty Boy' Floyd, Badman of Southwest, Escapes in Gun Fight with Iowa Police" and more. (see)
Oth... See More
Anticipating trouble with the Mormons...
Item #710303
October 12, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 12, 1844
* Nauvoo Legion militia - Illinois
* Mormons - Mormonism War ?
* Governor Thomas Ford
The back page has a report: "Mormon Troubles" which mentions in part: "Governor Ford, concentrated some 5 to 800 of the Illinois militia in the neighborhood of Nauvoo to frustrated the wolf hunt...he had writs issued against the... See More
The "Groovy Murders" of 1967...
Item #705140
October 12, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 12, 1967 The front page has a heading: "High on Life and Deader than Dead" with 3 related photos. The report continues on page 3.
This article concerns the murder of Linda Fitzpatrick. In October1967 rich girl-turned runaway Fitzpatrick was found bludgeoned to death in a sleeping bag in the basement with her drug-dealing boyfriend Jam... See More
Adolf Hitler seizes power in Germany...
Item #704750
October 12, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, Oct. 12, 1931 A great banner headline on a very early report on the ascendancy of Hitler and his Nazi party: "HITLER ACTS TO SEIZE POWER IN GERMANY" with subheads: "Government Is Assailed In Bitter Manifesto" "Challenges Foes to Fight for Rule; Seeds of Civil War Seen..."
Part of the text has a subhead: "Hitler Has Revenge&quo... See More
Very early from San Diego, and with good content...
Item #704620
October 12, 1871
SAN DIEGO DAILY UNION, California, Oct. 12, 1871
* Rare & early from Southern California
Not just a very early newspaper from San Diego (a vol. 2 issue) but with nice content as well, as the front page has column-wide heads: "CHICAGO" "The Latest News--Extent of the Burnt District--The Entire Northern Division Swept Clean--The People Camped on the Prairie".
In... See More
Louis Pasteur... The inventor of the Polka...
Item #704617
October 12, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 12, 1895
* Louis Pasteur death w/ biography and photo
The front page features a photo of Louis: "Pasteur" with a lengthy article on him as well. Also on the front page is an article: "The Inventor of the Polka".
Other articles with illustrations include: "The Tool Steel Industry" "An Automatic Double Chisel Mortisi... See More
1961 Stan Brakhage's experimental films showing...
Item #704609
October 12, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 12, 1961
* American underground filmmaker Stan Brakage
* Experimental films - avant-garde cinema
* Provincetown Playhouse theatre advertisement
* "Wedlock House, An Intercourse" - "The Dead"
* "Cat's Cradle - "Daybreak" and more
Page 9 has a 4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "The ... See More
The "Groovy Murders" of 1967... coulterculture era...
Item #704458
October 12, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 12, 1967
* The Groovy Murders in East Village - New York City
* Linda Rae Fitzpatrick & James Leroy Hutchinson
The front page has a heading: "High on Life and Deader than Dead" with 3 related phots. (see images) Report continues on page 3.
source: ephemeralnewyork: In October 1967, rich-girl-turned-runaway Linda Fi... See More
Reinventing the English language...
Item #704265
October 12, 1850
WECLI FONETIC ADVOCET, Sinsinati, O., Octobur 12, 1850
* Rare publication
[Weekly Phonetic Advocate, Cincinnati, Ohio] This is one of the more curious newspapers of the 19th century.
During this time there was a movement afoot to create a new mode of writing & spelling: to spell words as they sounded, phonetically. Obviously it never caught on, but it did result in this unusual ne... See More
1936 Brady Gang jail escape...
Item #703639
October 12, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1936
* Greenfield, Indiana jail break
* Pre Al Brady Gang shootout
* Bangor, Maine fame
The front page has a nice banner headline: "KILLERS BREAK INDIANA JAIL" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. This was about a year prior to their infamous shootout with F.B.I. agents in Bangor, Maine.
sour... See More
Interesting title for a World War II camp newspaper...
Item #701793
October 12, 1944
THE PEDESTRIAN, Oct. 12, 1944 This is one of many "camp" newspapers produced for military personnel. Noted on page 2: "...published for the men of the 151st Infantry...primary purpose is entertainment, and any information which may creep into its columns is coincidental."
An interesting title, and the letters show feet with shoes (boots) running. This is the volume 1, nu... See More
Boston Red Sox in the 1912 World Series...
Item #701509
October 12, 1912
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, October 12, 1912
* Boston Red Sox vs. New York Giants
* World Series of baseball (game 4)
* In a Boston publication (rare)
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "FENWAY PARK AGAIN SCENE OF BIG WORLD SERIES BALL GAMES" with subheads and box scores for game 4. (see) Rare to have in the Boston publication.
Other news, sports and ad... See More
New York Yankees vs. Giants... World Series of baseball...
Item #701043
October 12, 1923
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1923
* New York Yankees World Series
* 1st year as champions (game 2)
* 1st year at Yankee Stadium - Babe Ruth
* Great front page headline for display
The top of the front page has a terrific banner headline: "RUTH'S HOMERS BEAT GIANTS" with subheads. (see images) Continued coverage in the sport's section with box scores. S... See More
Yom Kippur War in 1973...
Item #700279
October 12, 1973
THE NEW AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, Oct. 12, 1973
* Yom Kippur War - Syrian border
* Israel vs. Egypt - Syria & more
* Arab-Israeli conflict - Arab States
The front page has a four column headline: "Israelis Cross Syrian Border" with related map. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, four binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny - Premier ads & Reviews...
Item #696421
October 12, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1990 (Calendar Section only)
* Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny
* Premier ads & reviews
* Good Fellas, Pacific Heights and more
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "Memphis Belle" and "Mr. Destiny", with both full-page ads and reviews for each. Perhaps no better issue can... See More
1944 Battle of Aachen, Germany...
Item #695428
October 12, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1944
* Battle of Aachen, Germany
* World War II - WWII urban fighting
* 1st city on German soil to be captured
The front page has a nice banner headline: "AACHEN BLASTED AFTER DEFYING UNTIMATUM; GERMANS REPORTED FLEEING THE BURNING CITY" with subheads and related map. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice conditi... See More
Terrific Boston Red Sox wis 1915 World Series game...
Item #694323
October 12, 1915
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 12, 1915
* Boston Red Sox wins World Series game 4
* A young Babe Ruth on the team
* Philadelphia Phillies 1st ever W.S.
* Curse of the Bambino a few years away
The front page has a terrific banner headline in red lettering: "RED SOX WIN ANOTHER" with subhead and score. Inning by inning descriptions inside. Great for display
Surprisingly this is... See More
1929 World Series.... Cubs vs. A's.....
Item #692916
October 12, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1929
* 1929 World Series (game 3)
* Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics
* Major league baseball MLB
* Best publication to be had (very rare)
The front page has five column heading: "Bush Pitches Cubs to 3-1 Victory" with subheads and related illustration. More in the sports section. Unfortunately there is a vertical printing flaw from top t... See More
Building the Washington Monument... Gold in California...
Item #691702
October 12, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1852 Page 2 has: "Gen. Scott At The West" meaning Ohio, which includes: "Speech of Gen. Scott at Hamilton" and: "Speech of Gen. Scott at Dayton".
Page 2 also has a nice, half-column article: "Washington National Monument" being a letter concerning the building of the Washington Monument at the D... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #691141
October 12, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1928
* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Intercontinental flight beginning
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey
The front page has a banner headline: "ZEPPELIN SLOWED UP BY WIND" with subheads and related illustration. Nice for display. Three related photos and heading on the back page. Lengthy coverage on the 1st Intercontinental f... See More
First NASA spacecraft launch...
Item #691049
October 12, 1958
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, October 12, 1958
* Pioneer 1 launch
* 1st NASA spacecraft
The front page has a four column headline: "ROCKET SUCCESS DESPITE STRAYING" with subheads and 2 related photos. First report coverage on the launch of "Pioneer 1" which became the first spacecraft launched by NASA, the newly formed space agency of the United States.
Complete 1st section o... See More
1925 Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators...
Item #689246
October 12, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1925
* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators
* World Series of baseball (game 4)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "WASHINGTON WINS; JOHNSON SHUTS OUT PITTSBURGH 4 TO 0" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (pages 26 & 27) with headlines, photos and stats. Loads of text here. First report c... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #686347
October 12, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1928
* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Intercontinental flight beginning
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey
The front page has a four column headline: "ZEPPELIN SOARS OVER MEDITERRANEAN; RETARDED BY WIND, HEADS FOR ATLANTIC; EXPECTED HERE ABOUT NOON ON SUNDAY" with subheads and related map. (see) Lengthy coverage on the 1st Inte... See More
Rare title from Oregon...
Item #684659
October 12, 1880
THE WEEKLY TIMES, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon, Oct. 12, 1880
* Rare old West publication
This is the volume 1, number 25 issue of a title which is quite rare, as Gregory (Union Lit of American Newspapers) notes that it only lasted less than 1 1/2 years, and only the Bancroft Library has an incomplete file. No other institutional holdings are noted.
Four pages, never-trimmed margi... See More
Yankees win 1943 World Series without DiMaggio...
Item #684351
October 12, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1943
* New York Yankees baseball
* World Series Champions
* Joe DiMaggio in service (Air Force)
* Best publication to be had ?
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "YANKS WIN SERIES, BEATING CARDS, 2-0, ON DICKEY'S HOMER" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section (pages 31 & 32) with banner headings, a few re... See More
Newspaper printed on plastic...
Item #682674
October 12, 1967
PLASTTRADING PALETTE, The Netherlands, October 12, 1967 This is a very curious & perhaps experimental or promotional newspaper printed entirely on plastic. It was done by a plastics firm in The Netherlands to show how versatile plastic could be--it could even be used for printing newspapers. The "newspaper" appears to be an in-house publication, likely distributed to employees ... See More
Mauch Chunk... Alaska...
Item #681258
October 12, 1878
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Oct. 12, 1878 The full ftpg. is a political cartoon showing Ben Butler. Among the prints within are: "Mauch Chunk, Pa." "Pennsylvania--An Autumn View of Mauch Chunk, the 'Switzerland of America' & its Attractions". This town would be re-named "Jim Thorpe". The doublepg. centerfold is a group of 9 prints of: &... See More
Much reporting on the Mexican War as it nears its end...
Item #680944
October 12, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1847 Page 3 has much reporting on the Mexican War including: "Major Lally's Command" which has reports of the killed & wounded at Cerro Gordo, National Bridge, Paso Ovijas, and at Lasanimas.
Also a report headed: "A Little Later From Vera Cruz" which has much, taking over a full column. There is also ... See More
Terrific golf print for any golfer...
Item #679436
October 12, 1895
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 12, 1895 This issue features a very nice fullpg. print by famed artist A.B. Frost titled: "Golf" which includes 13 illustrations of golf shots, most of a comic theme.
The full front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers: "Mr. Croker's Busy Season Begins". Inside has: "Representative Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Ch... See More
The financial panic of 1873..
Item #679090
October 12, 1873
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 12, 1873
* Panic of 1873
* Wall Street - stock market
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "THE LATE PANIC IN WALL STREET" with subheads. (see) Nice to have in a NYC publication.
Complete with 16 pages, nice condition.
1937 Brady Gang shootout....
Item #667772
October 12, 1937
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 12, 1937
* Al Brady Gang shootout
* Bangor ME Maine
* F.B.I. - G-Men agents (1st report)
The front page has a nice headline: "G-Men Kill Outlaws in Gun Battle" with subheads. (see) More on page 9 with a few related photos. First report coverage on the famous shootout in Bangor, Maine between the Brady gang and the F.B.I.
Complete with all 28 page... See More
1929 World Series.... Cubs vs. A's.....
Item #664803
October 12, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 12, 1929
* 1929 World Series (game 3)
* Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics
* Major league baseball MLB
The top of the front page has three column headline: "BUSH HALTS MACK'S SLUGGERS; HORNSBY AND CUYLER DELIVER HITS THAT WIN FOR CHICAGO" with subheads and box scores. (see)
Much more in the sport's section (pages 16 & 17).&... See More
Lou Gehrig named to Parole Board in 1939...
Item #660267
October 12, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 12, 1939
* Lou Gehrig named to parole board
* New York Yankees "The Iron Horse"
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "LOU GEHRIG NAMED TO PAROLE BOARD" with subheads and photo. I assume not many people knew that Gehrig took this office shortly before his death. Probably only reported in a NYC publication.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Al Capone's trial would result in eight years in the federal penitentiary...
Item #657857
October 12, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 12, 1931
* Al 'Scarface' Capone - gangster - mob boss
* Famous tax evasion trial w/ much testimony
* Best title to be had - very rare as such
The front page has a one column heading regarding the two-week long trial of notorious gangster Al "Scarface" Capone: "U. S. TO TRACE CAPONE'S RISE IN TRIAL TODAY" with subhead. (se... See More
Great reports from the California gold region...
Item #657707
October 12, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 1849 Page 2 begins with: "Scenes In The Pacific" which reports on the arrival of Captain Fremont at Monterey, California in 1846.
Page 2 has over half a column headed: "The California Mines" which has many accounts of how much gold is being discovered--fine reading. Then a nice article headed; "Botanical Treas... See More
A pestilence in Maryland spread by convicts from a prison ship....
Item #657561
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Oct. 12, 1767 (currently spelled Gloucester) The ftpg. has a report headed: "America" with a dateline of "Annapolis, in Maryland, July 29" concerning an outbreak of: "...that horrid contagious distemper, commonly called the gaol [jail] fever...A casual visit...from one of the felons some time since imported in a convict ship comm... See More
Louis Pasteur... The inventor of the Polka...
Item #656912
October 12, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 12, 1895 This paper has a front page print and article of: LOUIS PASTEUR. This moving article highlights not only this amazing man's life work but his character as well. A very good insight into a remarkable man.
Also on the front page is an article "The Inventor of the Polka."
Inside the issue is: "The Tool Steel Industry"; ... See More
1931 Adolph Hitler's Nazi movement rally....
Item #653608
October 12, 1931
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 12, 1931
* Adolph Hitler rally in Brunswick, Germany
* Sturmabteilung (SA) and Schutzstaffel (SS) men
* Nazi movement prior to Hitler's coming to power
The front page has a one column heading: "HITLER IS READY TO SEIZE POWER BY ARMED FOLRCE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Adolph Hitler's Nazi movement rally at Brusnwick... See More
Louis Pasteur... The inventor of the Polka...
Item #645841
October 12, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 12, 1895 The front page features a photo of Louis: "Pasteur" with a lengthy article on him as well. Other articles with illustrations include: "The Tool Steel Industry" "An Automatic Double Chisel Mortising Machine", a full page print of: "The Armored Cruiser Brooklyn, Launched at Philadelphia, October 2, 1895" and: ... See More
Seabiscuit favored at Jamaica...
Item #644916
October 12, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1937
* Seabiscuit at Continental Handicap
* Jamaica, New York
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The sport's section (page 36) has a five column headline: "Seabiscuit Favored in Rich Jamaica Race Today" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the same day of the Continental Handicap at the Jamaica Race Course in Queens, New York. Always nice to have nota... See More
Naval review in New York City...Ice harvesting...
Item #635618
October 12, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 12, 1912 The color-cover is an illustration of a foundry. Inside the issue is: "The Imposing Naval Review at New York"; "How One County Built a Good Road"; "Harvesting Ice by Electric Power"; "Labor-saving Duplicating Machines for the Office"; "Labor-saving Devices That Produce Automobiles"; and more art... See More
Ruth Elder... Transatlantic flight...
Item #633769
October 12, 1927
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 12, 1927
* Ruth Elder - Woman aviator & actress
* 1st Transatlantic flight try (Woman)
The front page has a one column heading: "FLORIDA GIRL FLYER IS SEEN OVER ATLANTIC" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Belfast Outdoor Relief Strike riots....
Item #632546
October 12, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1932
* Belfast, Northern Ireland
* Outdoor Relief Strike riots
* Depression era unemployment
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "POLICE OF 6 COUNTIES RUSHED TO BELFAST AS 10,000 IDLE RIOT" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the Belfast, Ireland unemployment riot.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages... See More
Black Hawk War of 1872...
Item #620274
October 12, 1872
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, October 12, 1872
* Black Hawk War of 1872
* Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas
* Charles B. Fitzpatrick
* Republican Party - Negroes
The front page has an article headed: "More Arkansas Troubles" "Trouble Between The Blacks And Whites..." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
From Kodiak Island...
Item #619255
October 12, 1957
KODIAK MIRROR, Alaska, Oct. 12, 1957 In the masthead is: "Reflecting the News of Alaska's Most Historic Island". Kodiak Island is a large island on the south coast of the U.S. state of Alaska, separated from the Alaska mainland by the Shelik of Strait."
Outer 4 pages only of a 12 page newspaper, tabloid size, minimal margin wear.
Sent to help General Bragg...
Item #611118
October 12, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 12, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Affairs In the South" "Rebel News from the Rapidan" "A Curious Battle In Virginia" "The Union Men of East Tennessee" "The Army of the Cumberland" "The Bulk of Johnston's Army Sent to Gen. Bragg" "Movements of the Enemy at Madison Court Ho... See More
James Lick death...
Item #608750
October 12, 1876
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, October 12, 1876
* James Lick funeral - burial
* California baron
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many advertisements. Page 2 has an article headed: "The Last Rites" "Obsequies of the Late James Lick--Procession of Pioneers--Memorial Address" Text takes up a full column.
This issue is not fragile as newsprint b... See More
Chicago White Sox baseball World Series...
Item #599434
October 12, 1917
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 12, 1917
* Chicago White Sox - World Series
* Pre-Black Sox scandal
* Game 4
The front page has two column headlines: "GIANTS TIE UP WORLD'S SERIES", "Second Shut-out Makes Count Two All", "Schupp, Once Beaten, Now Conqueror" with subheads and box scores. Much more in the spor... See More
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