"In The Beginning God!", by Bishop Robert McIntyre...

THE OMAHA BEE, Nebraska, Sept. 14, 1908  Page 5 has a bulleted summary of Bishop Robert McIntyre's sermon: "GOD IN BEGINNING EXPLAINS", with subheading: "Bishop... Says Four Words Opens All Mysteries", followed by excerpts from this notable Methodist-Episcopal Bishop and popular Chautauqua speaker. See images for details.

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Death of Billy Sunday...

THE OMAHA BEE - NEWS, Nov. 7, 1935



* Billy Sunday death (1st report)

* Baseball player & evangelist



The front page has a seven column headline: "BILLY SUNDAY, EVANGELIST, IS DEAD", with dramatic image, very displayable, titled: "TYPICAL BILLY SUNDAY POSE". Additional headlines: "Illness Proves Fatal To Revivalist Who Deserted Baseball",  "Complai... See More  

Ruth Snyder to be executed that evening...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, Jan. 12, 1928 



* Murderers Ruth Snyder & Henry Judd 

* Prison executions (day of) - electric chair



The bold banner headline announces: "RUTH'S STAY ILLEGAL" concerning the murder trial of Ruth Snyder and her paramour, Judd Gray, both found guilty of murdering Ruth's husband. A large photo of the two headed: "Ruth Snyder Moa... See More  

Charles Lindbergh's ticker tape parade...

OMAHA EVENING BEE & OMAHA DAILY NEWS, June 14, 1927 



* Aviator Charles Lindbergh welcome home

* Ticker tape parade in New York City



The front page has a banner headline: "WEATHER STOPS 'LINDY'S' FLYING TO CAPITAL" with subheads and a photo of the New York ticker-tape parade for Charles Lindbergh headed "When 'Lindy' Came Home".

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1934 Honea Path, South Carolina riot

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 6, 1934



* General Textile Strike of 1934

* Riots erupt in Southern States



The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Two Killed, Score Injured as Bullets Fly in Textile Strike; Roosevelt Names Mediators" with subheads. Coverage on the general textile strike of 1934 in Georgia and the Carolinas.

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War Admiral's Triple Crown victories...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, a trio of issues dated May 9, 16, and June 6, 1937  Each issue reports one of the triple crown races won by War Admiral: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes respectively. See the photos for the coverage and photos of each.

Each issue complete, various tears & some chipping at margins. The May 16 issue has a piece cut from the sports page bu... See More  

The atom is split: beginning of the atomic age...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, May 2, 1932 



* John Cockcroft & Ernest Walton

* 1st splitting of the atom - atomic nucleus



The bottom of the front page has a very historic report which notes the very beginning of the "atomic age" with a two column heading: "British Scientists Shatter Atom in Secret Experiment". See the internet which mentions Cockcroft and Walton ... See More  

Notre Dame wins 1930 football title... Albert Einstein in New York...

THE OMAHA EVENING BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, December 11, 1930 



* Albert Einstein in New York - details with photo

* Notre Dame officially become National Champions 

* Last season before Knute Rockne's death



The front page has two articles, one which includes a photo, regarding Albert Einstein's visit to New York. The photo's caption mentions his Theory of Relativity.



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Kellogg-Briand Treaty sigining...

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The death of Emperor Yoshito (Japan)...

THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, December 24, 1926 



* The death report of Emperor Yoshito of Japan



The front page has: "EMPEROR DIES; JAPAN MOURNS," with the subhead, "Mikado Loses Long Fight for Life; Crown Prince 124th Ruler," which tell of the death of Emperor Yoshito. Nice to have on the front page. Other news of the day is found throughout.

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Albert Einstein escapes Nazis...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 10, 1933



* Albert Einstein flees Nazis

* Pre-World War II Europe

* Jewish persecution



The front page has a small one column heading: "Einstein to London Fleeing Nazi Threat" Early 1st report coverage which is probably the reason for the brief article here. This was when Albert Einstein escaped Nazi Germany shortly after Adolph Hitler b... See More  

Flag Day - 1921...

THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE (Rotogravure Section only), June 12, 1921



* Flag Day - great for display



The front page of the Rotogravure Section contains a full page image of a young child "Counting the Stars" of an American Flag. Above the child is a black board with the words: "F-L-A-G  D-A-Y."

The section is complete in 2 leaves (for pages) and is in very good condition.

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1931 Jimmy Doolittle transcontinental flight record...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 5, 1931



* Jimmy Doolittle airplane flight record



The front page has a one column heading: "HAWKS' MARK SMASHED BY DOOLITTLE" with subhead. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, light toning, minor irregularity along the spine, generally nice.... See More  

Aimee Semple McPherson marries...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, September 14, 1931



* Sister Aimee Semple McPherson

* California Woman evangelist

* Marries David L. Hutton- wedding



The front page has a two column heading: "Aimee McPherson Weds Baritone in Her Opera" with photo. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.... See More  

"In Old Kentucky" silent film advertisement...

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, January 29, 1920



* "In Old Kentucky" silent film

* Actress Anita Stewart



Within this issue is a very nice full page advertisement the 1919 silent film "In Old Kentucky" starring Anita Stewart and playing at the Rialto Theater in Omaha. This ad measures 21 x 16 inches and is great for display.

News and other advertisements of the day. Compl... See More  

Ruth Elder... Transatlantic flight...

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  

Gallant Fox wins Kentucky Derby...

SUNDAY BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, May 18, 1930



* Gallant Fox race horse

* Triple crown of horse racing

* Kentucky Derby (1st of 3 wins)



The front page has a two column heading: "Sande Boots His Gallant Fox In to 'Darby' Fame" with subheads. (see) Much more in the sport's section with banner headline and photo. 1st report coverage on Gallant Fox winning the Kentucky De... See More  

Oil Tank Oklahoma sinks...

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska  The front page features a column-wide headline "Ship Breaks In Two Without A Warning And Dozens Perish" with subheads "Stern Section of Oil Tank Steamer Oklahoma Sinks with Thirty-Two of Crew", "Wireless Tells of Disaster", "Bavaria Captain Reports Eight Rescued from Derelict", "Forepart Floats On Waves", ... See More  

Dionne quintuplets born...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, May 29, 1934 



* Dionne quintuplets born (1st report)

* "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Canada mother



The front page has two column headlines: "Quintuple Babies Live, Red Cross Rushes Aid" "All Five Cry Lustily; Mother Is Well, Father Expresses Amazement" A 1st report on the famous births.

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Irene Schroeder execution... 1st Pennsylvania Woman...

THE OMAHA BEE NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, February 24, 1931



* Irene Schroeder execution

* Rockview State Correctional Institution

* Bellefonte, Pennsylvania



Page 2 has a two column headline: "RELIGIOUS MESSAGE LEFT BY PAIR BEFORE EXECUTION" with related photo (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the execution by electrocution of 'Iron' Irene Schroed... See More  

Russell Sage assassination attempt...

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, December 4, 1891 



* Russell Sage assassination attempt (1st report) 

* Financier - railroad executive - Whig politician 



The front page has one column headlines that include: "DYNAMITE", "Attempted Annihilation of Russell Sage by an Unknown Man", "There Was A Terrific Explosion", "Several Others Were Badly Hurt... See More  

1921 Babe Ruth pitches for New York Yankees...

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, June 14, 1921 



* Babe Ruth's only start at Yankee pitcher 

* New York Yankees - multiple home runs 

* MLB baseball 



This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 8: "Ruth Establishes Major League Record of Five Homers in Four Games" with subheads and box scores (see photos). 1st report coverage on the only time Ba... See More  

Washington, Kansas tornado disaster....

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, July 5, 1932



* Washington KS Kansas tornado disaster



This 12 page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "4 DEAD IN 2 TORNADOES" with subheads: "Wind Strikes Town During 4th Fete" "Score Injured, Washington, Kan., Virtually Razed; Nebraska Woman Killed".



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Kingston, Jamaica earthquake...

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, January 16, 1907



* Kingston - Jamaica earthquake



The front page has one column headings that include: "CITY RUINED BY QUAKE" "Kingston, Jamaica, Practically Destroyed by Seismic Disturbance" "Conflagration Follows The Shock" and more (see photos) 1st report coverage on the earthquake disaster in Jamaica.



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1935 Baby Doe Tabor death...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 8, 1935 



* Baby Doe Tabor death 

* Elizabeth Tabor 

* Matchless mine, Leadville, Colorado



This 32 page newspaper has one column headings on page 3: "BABY DOE TABOR FOUND FROZEN IN MINE SHACK" and "Poverty Ends Last Chapter in Life of Belle of Camps In Old Gold Rush Days". See photos for 1st report coverage on the death... See More