Jet Black Sea Serpent sighting...
Item #675920
February 11, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, February 11, 1934
* Cunard liner RMS Mauretania
* Jet black sea serpent monster
* Caribbean Sea
The front page has a one column heading: "Sea Monsters Go South, Too, for the Winter" (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. ... See More
John Dillinger at Crown Point, Indiana...
Item #675919
February 10, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 10, 1934
* John Dillinger back to jail
* Crown Point, Indiana photos
* Post-Tuscon Arizona capture
The back page has a 3 photo pictorial of John Dillinger in a Crown Point, Indiana courtroom. The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "MURDER TRIAL OF DILLINGER IS SET FOR MARCH 12" with subhead. (see) Dillinger would make his infamous escape from the ... See More
Second Battle of El Alamein... Rommel....
Item #675918
November 05, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 5, 1942
* Second Battle of El Alamein
* World War II Egypt - Africa
* Erwin Rommel defeated
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALLIES CHASE AXIS IN AFRICA" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Coverage continues on page 3 with related map and photo of German General Georg Stumme.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comple... See More
Prelude to World War II w/ Japan ?...
Item #675886
November 29, 1931
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE., Nov. 29, 1931
* United States and Japan tensions
* Almost exactly 10 years prior to attack
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S.--JAPAN RIFT FADING OUT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 60+ pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Battle of Iwo Jima w/ maps...
Item #675783
February 22, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 22, 1945.
* Marines battle on Iwo Jima Island
* Fighting on Mount Suribachi
* United States Flag planting close
The front page has a one column heading: "D-Day On Iwo: Hail Of Shells, Death In Holes" Two related maps are on page 2. A related photo is on the back page. (see) Also nice banner headline on the front page concerning a mass Japanese sui... See More
Herbert Hoover wins in a landslide...
Item #675771
November 07, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 7, 1928
* Herbert Hoover elected President
* Franklin D. Roosevelt wins Governorship
The front page has a terrific banner headline in bold lettering: "HOOVER SWEEPS U. S." with subheads and chart. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on the following pages. Some related photos as well. Always nice to have notable events in history repor... See More
Dramatic report on the death of Woodrow Wilson...
Item #675733
February 04, 1924
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 4, 1924
* Woodrow Wilson death (1st report)
The front page presents a very bold banner headline: "DEATH CALLS WILSON" with subheads & dramatically featured is a large photo of "Woodrow Wilson" with very wide, black mourning rules. Full page pictorial is on page 3.
Complete with 34pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, nice... See More
1934 Marie Curie death...
Item #675732
July 05, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 5, 1934
* Marie Curie death (1st report)
* Discoverer of Radium
* Physicist and chemist
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "MME. CURIE DIES A VICTIM OF HER WORK ON RADIUM" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the blank spine... See More
MS St. Louis ocean liner... Jewish refugees...
Item #675706
June 06, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 6, 1939..
* German Ocean Liner MS St. Louis
* Jewish refugees are refused in Cuba
* "Voyage of the Damned" - Jews
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "Jews On Roving Ship Win Right To Land In Cuba" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and adver... See More
General George S. Patton death burial..
Item #675549
December 25, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 25, 1945
* General George S. Patton death burial
* Post World War II reports
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "PATTON BURIED AT SIDE OF 3D ARMY PRIVATE" with subhead and related pictorial.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
1927 Henry Ford murder attempt ?....
Item #675548
March 31, 1927
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 31, 1927
* Henry Ford assassination attempt ?
* Automobile magnate car wreck
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "ATTEMPT TO KILL FORD FAILS" with subheads. Photo of Ford is on the back page.
Complete with 38 pages, light toning, some margin wear, more so along the spine, nice for display as such.... See More
Clyde Barrow Gang Machine Gun Fight photo..
Item #675546
July 26, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE July 26, 1933.
* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Machine Gun Battle
* Outlaws Bonnie & Clyde
* Famous photo of capture (Blanche)
The bottom of the back page has a four column photo with heading: "Gang Of Bandit Suspects Engages In Machine Gun Battle With Iowa Posse; Two Captured" with brief text. Coverage on the machine gun battle with police at their woo
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* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Machine Gun Battle
* Outlaws Bonnie & Clyde
* Famous photo of capture (Blanche)
The bottom of the back page has a four column photo with heading: "Gang Of Bandit Suspects Engages In Machine Gun Battle With Iowa Posse; Two Captured" with brief text. Coverage on the machine gun battle with police at their woo
Lou Gehrig hits 4 home runs in a row....
Item #675537
June 04, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 4, 1932
* New York Yankees baseball
* Lou Gehrig (Iron Horse)
* 4 home runs in single game
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Gehrig Hits Four Consecutive Home Runs to Equal Record Of Robert Lowe Made in 1894" (see)
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, small tear along the top margin, generally nice.
... See More
Battle of Warsaw (1920)... Polish-Soviet War...
Item #675532
August 16, 1920
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 16, 1920
* Battle of Warsaw (1920)
* Miracle of the Vistula
* Polish-Soviet War - Poland
The front page has a great banner headline: "WARSAW GATES STOP REDS" with subheads. (see) Very nice for display.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
Wizard of Oz debut... opening week review...
Item #675509
August 27, 1939
SECTION 7 ONLY of the Chicago Daily Tribune, August 27, 1939
* The Wizard of Oz film - movie
* Opening week review w/ photo
* Judy Garland and more
Page 5 of this section has a banner headline: "Ballyhoo and Judy Garland Lure Crowds to 'Wizard of Oz'" which is a description of the film which opened in Chicago just 2 days prior.
The top of page 4 has a photo of the scarec... See More
Al Capone freed from prison....
Item #675477
November 16, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 16, 1939
* Al 'Scarface" Capone to be freed from prison
* Chicago gangster becoming a free man again
* Best publication to be had ? rare as such
The front page has a banner headline: "BARE O'HARE'S CAPONE TRAP" with subheads. (see) Al Capone would leave the penitentiary in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania on this day. When it comes to gang... See More
1933 Chicago gangland assassination...
Item #675399
October 28, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 28, 1933
* gangland era assassination
The front page has a five column heading: "Cicero Publisher Slain by Gansters" with subhead. A few related photos are on the back page. When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront of our minds than... See More
Jim Crowley heads to Fordham Rams....
Item #675372
January 04, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 4, 1933
* Jim Crowley - "Four Horsemen" backfield fame
* University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* Becomes Fordham Rams head football coach
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "CROWLEY QUITS MICHIGAN STATE FOR FORDHAM" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Graf Zeppelin to begin World flight...
Item #675370
August 05, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 5, 1929
* LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (airship)
* 1st to fly around the World (pre-start)
* Hugo Eckener
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ZEP DOCKS; CUTS FLYING TIME" with subheads. (see) More on page 2 with small related map. Two related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the Graf Zeppelin flight to America where it was ... See More
Early Al "Sacrface" Capone...
Item #675327
April 29, 1926
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 29, 1926
* Early Al "Scarface" Capone (Caponi)
* William McSwiggin murder
* Gangland - gangster war
* Best title to be had (very rare)
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "HUNT RUM BOSS AS ASSASSIN" with subheads. Some related photos are on the back page.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious acti... See More
1942 Howard Wash lynching... Laurel, Mississippi....
Item #675319
October 18, 1942
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 18, 1942
* Howard Wash, Laurel, Mississippi lynching
The front page has a one column heading: "New Lynching in Mississippi; Trio Arrested" (see) Page 2 has a small related map. First report coverage on the lynching of negro Howard Wash in Laurel, Mississippi.
Complete 1st section only with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, some small bin... See More
Prajadhipok abdication... Monarch of Siam...
Item #675219
March 04, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 4, 1935
* Prajadhipok - Rama VII abdication
* Monarch of Siam - Chakri Dynasty
The top of page 2 has a one column heading: "SIAMESE RULER RETIRES TO LIFE OF PLAIN PRINCE" with subhead. (see) A photo is on the back page.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes alo... See More
Very 1st Masters golf tournament in 1934...
Item #675210
March 25, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, March 25, 1934
* Very 1st Masters golf tournament
* 3rd day results - Horton Smith
* Augusta Ga Georgia
The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "HORTON SMITH'S 212 LEADS JONES 10 STROKES" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. This was the 3rd day report of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant iss... See More
Best Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison....
Item #675196
March 19, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 19, 1930
* Al 'Scarface' Capone released from prison
* Chicago beer baron - gangster boss
* Best title to be had (very rare as such)
The front page has a one column heading: "CAPONE CALLS GANG TO MEET HIM IN INDIANA" with subhead. Related photo with heading on the back page. (see) Coverage on Al Capone's release from prison after ser... See More
1946 Winecoff Hotel fire disaster...
Item #675158
December 08, 1946
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1946
* Winecoff Hotel fire
* Atlanta Georgia GA
* Early 1st report on same day
The front page has a six column heading: "Hotel Fire Toll 116; Cause Mystery" with subheads. First report coverage continues on page 6 with a small related photo. Larger photos are on page 4 with a somewhat famous photo of a Woman falling to her d... See More
Bathysphere deep-sea submersible dive...
Item #675084
September 23, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 23, 1932
* Bathysphere deep-sea submersible
* Otis Barton & William Beebe dive
* New York Zoological Society
The front page has a one column heading: "Pair Descend 2,200 Feet Into Atlantic" Two related photos are on page 3.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced o... See More
1931 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #675061
September 30, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 30, 1931
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "THROW BOMBS; WRECK SHOPS" with subheads. Nice for display.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the ... See More
1930 Darien, Georgia Negro lynchings...
Item #675023
September 09, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 9, 1930
* George Grant & Willie Bryan Negro lynchings
* Darien, McIntosh County, Georgia martial law
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "NEGRO LYNCHED AS SLAYER; CALL GEORGIA TROOPS" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the lynching of Negroes George Grant & Willie Bryan at Darien, Georgia. Always nice to have ... See More
1929 Mount Taylor (New Mexico) airplane disaster...
Item #674974
September 06, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 6, 1929
* Airplane crash disaster
* "the City of San Francisco"
* Mount Taylor Stratovolcano
* Near Grants, New Mexico
The front page has a nice banner headline: "30 FLYERS HUNT LOST PLANE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related map is on page 2.
Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: In Sep... See More
Willie Turnesa wins 1938 U.S. Amateur title...
Item #674953
September 18, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, sport's section only, September 18, 1938
* Amateur golfer Willie Turnesa
* Oakmont Country Club - golf
* United States Amateur Championship
The front page of this section has a seven column headline: "TURNESA TAKES U. S. AMATEUR GOLF TITLE, 8 AND 7" with subhead and 2 related photos. First report coverage on Willie Turnesa winning the U.S. Amateur cham... See More
Bride of Frankenstein opening night ad...
Item #674846
April 19, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 19, 1935
* "Bride of Frankenstein" horror film
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* Actor Boris Karloff as The Monster
* From the city where it was first was viewed
Page 28 has a illustrated advertisement for the World premiere showing in Chicago for the movie: "The Bride Of Frankenstein" starring Boris Karloff. (see) Chicago... See More
Nazi Party headquarters raided across Germany...
Item #674828
March 18, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 18, 1932
* National Socialist German Workers' Party
* Early Adolph Hitler planning a civil war ?
* Nazi headquarters raided by police in Germany
The front page has a one column heading: "POLITICAL TRUCE IS ORDERED TO CALM GERMANY" with subhead: "Hitler Revolt Plot Barred by Raids" and small photo of Hitler. (see) Always nice to have nota... See More
1931 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #674823
September 25, 1931
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 25, 1931
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "TWO BANDITS SLAIN BY POLICE" with subheads. Nice for display.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and t... See More
Bert Hinkler... Australian aviator....
Item #674760
April 29, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 29, 1933
* Bert Hinkler's body recovered
* Australian aviator and inventor
The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Find Six Dead in Two Planes; Hinkler, Famous Flyer, Victim" with photo of Hinkler is on the back page. (see) Hinkler went missing almost 4 months earlier during a solo flight record attempt.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in... See More
Douglas MacArthur lands in Japan....
Item #674717
August 30, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 30, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins
* General Douglas MacArthur takes over
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay
The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "BEGIN OCCUPATION!" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the initial landing in Japan by the United States ... See More
Adolph Hitler's 1st speech as Chancellor
Item #674689
February 11, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 11, 1933
* Early Adolph Hitler
* 1st speech as Chancellor
The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "HITLER PROMISES TO PUT GERMANY BACK UPON FEET" with subhead. (see) This was Adolph Hitler's very 1st public speech after he was appointed chancellor of Germany. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous public... See More
Chicago gangland war in full swing...
Item #674629
September 13, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 13, 1930
* Chicago gangland wars
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The front page has a great banner headline concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "TURN RACKET QUIZ ON CAPONE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, ... See More
Adolph Hitler made chancellor of Germany...
Item #674591
January 31, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 31, 1933
* Adolph Hitler becomes chancellor
* Nazi Germany begins climb to total power
* First event that led to the eventual Jewish Holocaust
The front page has a one column heading: "BERLIN THRONGS CHEER HITLER AS CHANCELLOR" with subhead. Much more on page 4. A few related photos are on the back page. Coverage on Adolph Hitler becoming the new ch... See More
Prohibition coming to an end ?....
Item #674588
December 27, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 27, 1932
* Prohibition coming to an end ?
* Illegal beer & liquor to return
* Gangster days are numbered
The front page has a great banner headline that announces: "GARNER SAYS: BEER OR DEFICIT" with subheads. (see) Not a historical event here but a very nice issue for display regarding the upcoming end in prohibition. When it comes to nefarious a... See More
Larry Kelley wins Heisman Trophy... Yale...
Item #674584
December 17, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 17, 1936
* Larry Kelley wins Heisman Trophy
* Yale University college football
* Conneaut, Ashtabula County, Ohio
The top of page 25 has one column headings : "KELLEY RECEIVES HEISMAN TROPHY; DISCUSES GAME" "Yale End Calls Football Big Business" with smaller subheads. (see) First report coverage on Larry Kelley winning the Heisman Trophy ... See More
Zaro Agha death... 160 years old. ?..
Item #674572
June 29, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 29, 1934
* Zaro Agha Aga death (1st report)
* 160 years old ? - Instanbul, Turkey
The front page has a one column heading: "Zaro Agha, the 160 Year Old Turk, Is Dead" (see) A small photo of Aga is on the front page.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
re. Jack Zuta assasssination in Chicago......
Item #674397
August 19, 1930
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 19, 1930
* Chicago gangland war
* George 'Bugs' Moran
* Al 'Scarface' Capone
* re. Jack Zuta's assassination
The front page has a nice banner headline: "EVANSTON CHIEF IN ZUTA BOX" with subheads. Nice for display. A few related photos are on the back page. (see) When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activ... See More
"Beer Parade" in 1932 NYC...
Item #674170
May 15, 1932
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, May 15, 1932
* Anti prohibition parade
* In New York City
* Beer - Liquor
The front page has a one column heading: "'Give Us Beer,' New York City Paraders Cry" (see)
Complete 1st section only with20 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
RMS Queen Mary maiden voyage begins in 1936...
Item #674162
May 28, 1936
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 28, 1936.
* Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary
* Maiden voyage begins w/ photo
The front page has a one column heading: "Queen Mary Races for U. S. on 1st Voyage" Two related photos are on the back page under the heading: "Liner Queen Mary on First Trip to United States". (see)
Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
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* Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary
* Maiden voyage begins w/ photo
The front page has a one column heading: "Queen Mary Races for U. S. on 1st Voyage" Two related photos are on the back page under the heading: "Liner Queen Mary on First Trip to United States". (see)
Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
1922 Bert Williams death... black comedian...
Item #674104
March 06, 1922
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 6, 1922
* Bert Williams death
* Vaudeville era comedian
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "BERT WILLIAMS, KING OF COLORED COMEDIANS, DIES" with subheads and small photo of Williams. First report coverage on the death of Vaudeville comedian Bert Williams.
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally g... See More
John Ringling expands his circus empire...
Item #674097
September 10, 1929
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 10, 1929
* John Ringling expands his empire
* Ringling Brothers Circus
* Buys "American Circus Corporation"
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "RINGLING BUYS FIVE CIRCUSES; MAKES HIM CZAR" with subhead and small photo of Ringling. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 58 pages, rag edition i... See More
1937 Milton, Florida Negro lynching...
Item #674084
October 05, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 5, 1937
* J.C. Evans Negro lynching - lynched
* Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida
Page 13 has a one column heading: "Lynch Prisoner Taken Forcibly From Sherif" First report coverage on the lynching of Negro J.C. Evans in Milton, Florida. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and... See More
Walter Payton breaks NFL rushing record...
Item #674061
October 09, 1984
CHICAGO TRIBUNE, October 9, 1984
* Walter Payton
* Chicago Bears
* NFL football
The bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a photo with text: "The Bears Walter Payton gets a congratulatory hug from Saints defensive back Russell Gary after Payton broke Jim Brown's NFL career rushing record Sunday". Payton broke Brown's record just two days earlier. And gre... See More
Tehran Conference in 1943 WWII...
Item #673881
December 04, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 4, 1943
* Tehran Conference in Iran
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill - Joseph Stalin
The front page has a nice headline: "'REDS REVEAL 'BIG 3' PARLEY; New Plans Mapped by Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill" with subheads and small related map. First report coverage on the Tehran Conference meeting between the bi... See More
Carlos Gardel killed... tango legend...
Item #673736
June 25, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1935
* Carlos Gardel airplane crash death
* Argentine singer, songwriter & actor
* Tango legend
The front page has a five column heading: "Planes Collide and Burn; 14 Killed" with subhead. Two small related photos are on the back page. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition in in great conditi... See More
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