Details on a ship wreck... Death of a governor...
Item #659370
January 23, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 23, 1796 Various news reports of the day including a page 3 item: "A Grand Victory Obtained by the Austrians and: "Ship Wreck" with much detail. Also a report of the death of Samuel Huntington, governor of Connecticut, with much detail on the funeral.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Huge treaty with the Indians, signed by Washington...
Item #662711
January 23, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 23, 1796
* President George Washington
* Native Americans - Indians treaty
Taking most of the front page & a portion of page 2 a treaty, headed at the top of pg. 1 with a script signature of the President: George Washington, and beginning: "Whereas a treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America & the tribes of Indian... See More
Funds need to complete construction of the first three frigates...
Item #664804
January 23, 1798
MASSACHUSETTS MERCURY, Boston, Jan. 23, 1798
* Original 3 of 6 frigates of the United States Navy
Page 2 has a report from Congress which includes a bit concerning funds need to complete construction of the frigates Constitution, Constellation, and the United States. The chart also includes money: "For military Stores for all the frigates" and "For arms & accoutreme... See More
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #680320
January 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 23, 1813 Among the reports re: "American Ingenuity" "American Gallantry" "the Heroes of King's Mountain" from the Revolutionary War battle; a full page chart: "A Statement of the Annual Revenue of the United States" "British Love of 'Liberty' " and more.
The section headed: "Events ... See More
The Rail Road...
Item #571046
January 23, 1830
NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, January 23, 1830 Page 4 features an article entitled "The Rail Road" which reports "The Rail road from Pratt street to the Carrollton Viaduct presented on Saturday a scene of enlivened and animating interest. A vast crowd of persons, attracted by the beauty and mildness of the day, and a number of members of Congress includ... See More
Scottish immigrant newspaper...
Item #578308
January 23, 1841
THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, Jan. 23, 1841
* Rare title for Scotland immigrants
Obviously a paper which has a focus on the Scottish heritage of Americans in the New York City area, but other content as well. A deep & decorative masthead (see photo) makes this issue displayable.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 15 inches, some rubbing along the central fold, generally nice.... See More
The first convention of clubs: the birth of organized baseball...
Item #675239
January 23, 1857
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 23, 1857
* Birth of organized baseball
* First convention of clubs
The back page has a report which could be considered the birth of organized baseball. And printed the day after the event happened!
The second column has an article headed: "Our National Sports" with subheads: "The Game of Base Ball--Convention of the Various Clubs Of the Ci... See More
Massacre at Cawnpore...
Item #172122
January 23, 1858
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1858 The full front page illustration is entitled: 'In The Bitter Cold'. "Hon. Charles O'Conor" with an accompanying article. "The Great Massacre at Cawnpore" also features two illustrations; "The House in Which the Women and Children were Slaughtered at Cawnpore" and "The Arrest of the Missionaries by ... See More
Early plans for a channel tunnel connecting England & France... New York firemen...
Item #636440
January 23, 1858
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 23, 1858 Inside includes a few prints of: "The Great Earthquake at Naples" "Sketches of Native Life In India" "American Firemen" which includes 3 prints, one a nice full page; "Torchlight Procession of the New York Firemen" pulling a fire engine.
Perhaps the most interesting content is the: "Proposed Tunnel ... See More
The Pemberton Mills tragedy...
Item #585584
January 23, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 23, 1860
* Pemberton Mill disaster
* Lawrence Massachusetts MA
* Roof Collapse
The first column on the front page has; "More Of The Lawrence Massacre" "Further Particulars as to the Pemberton Mills" "Graphic Descriptions of the Other Mills--Condition of the Operatives--Their Pay--Influx of Foreign Operatives, etc." with the... See More
Confederate New Orleans...
Item #667192
January 23, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, Jan. 23, 1862
* Rare Confederate title from the deep South
* News from Richmond, Pensacola, forts Henry & Donelson
Front page has: "Letter From Richmond" "From Pensacola". Inside has: "The Government & the War" "Late Northern Intelligence""From Our Army in the West" "Affairs at Forts Hen... See More
Documents signed by two future Presidents...
Item #688012
January 23, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 23, 1862
* Rare pro-Confederate publication
Articles include: "Exciting News from Kentucky" has 2 dispatches signed by: J.A. Garfield, Colonel, the future President; "Gen. Grant's Proclamation to His Soldiers" is signed: U.S. Grant; and much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to... See More
1863 Kinston, North Carolina...
Item #219129
January 23, 1863
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 23, 1863.
* Fredericksburg Virginia
* Kinston North Carolina
* Fredericksburg Virginia
* Kinston North Carolina
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported wh
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General Burnside across the Rappahannock...
Item #620004
January 23, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 23, 1863 Among the many front page column heads on the Civil War are: "News From the South" "Wilmington or Weldon Threatened" "Attack on Fort Caswell" "Advance Against Fredericksburg" "The Plan of the Attack" "General Burnside Reported Across the Rappahannock" and much more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Civil War news from the Confederacy...
Item #683386
January 23, 1863
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 23, 1863
* From the origin of the American Civil War
Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States of America", this being one of only a few such newspapers which did so.
Among ftpg. column heads are: "Official Dispatch from Gen. Bragg--More Brilliant Exploits of Gens. Wheeler and Forrest" which is signed in type: Br... See More
Slaves being liberated...
Item #172748
January 23, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1864 The full front page is a dramatic print: "Sufferings In A Snow-Storm on the Michigan Central". Inside has full page prints: "Colored Troops Under General Wild, Liberating Slaves In North Carolina" and "Under The Flag".
Other prints within include: "Hon. Leland Stanford, President of Central Pacific Railroad&q... See More
Published by Charles Dickens... a 6 issue set...
A White Hand and a Black Thumb...
Item #205271
January 23, 1864
Harper's WEEKLY, January 23 - March 5, 1864 This is a six issue set of Harper's Weekly issues containing all 6 installments of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Henry Spicer, originally published by Charles Dickens' in All the Year Round. The set provides more than a 10% discount over purchasing the issues individually. The individual issues are described... See More
1864 Union Soldier Hanged...
Item #218671
January 23, 1864
THE NEW YORK TIMES from New York, NY and dated January 23, 1864.
* Union Soldier Hanged
* Union Soldier Hanged
This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "A Union
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Item #538765
January 23, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY dated Janaury 23, 1864 (print only)
This is a single-page print. The page contains an engraving entitled "'Sufferings in a Snow-Storm on the Michigan Central". See photos for details.
The print size is approximately 11 x 15.75 inches.
Matagorda Peninsula expedition... Texas...
Item #593781
January 23, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 23, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From the Gulf", "The Expedition to the Matagorda Peninsula", "The Granite City Shells the Rebels & Scatters Them", "Meade's Army", "General Kelley's Dept.", and more.
Additional Civil War reporting is found throughout.
Eight pag... See More
McClellan's official report...
Item #665379
January 23, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Jan. 23, 1864
* Seven Days Battles
* General George B. McClellan
* Lengthy official report
As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts.
The front page has: "The Military Situation" with various reports, and also: "The Sp... See More
Matagorda Peninsula expedition... Texas...
Item #692926
January 23, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 23, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Important From the Gulf", "The Expedition to the Matagorda Peninsula", "The Granite City Shells the Rebels & Scatters Them", "Meade's Army", "General Kelley's Dept.", and more.
Other Civil War related reporting is found throughout.
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Wilmington, North Carolina....
Item #593048
January 23, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Jan. 23, 1865 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "From Wilmington" "Report that the Rebels have Set $30 Million worth of Cotton on Fire & Evacuated the Place..." "From Gen. Sherman's Army" "Evacuation of Pocotaligo by the Rebels" "Sherman Determined to Annihilate South Carolina" Dreadful Cata... See More
Winter illustrations...
Item #173272
January 23, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1869 The frontpage features a fullpage illustration of "The Harp Girl." Inside is a 1/3 page illustration of "Hon. William Claflin, Governor of Massachusetts" plus a halfpage illustration entitled "The Fur Trapper. " 1/4 page illustration of "Hon. John W. Menard, Colored Congressman form Louisiana" with a smal... See More
Libel charges against Woodhull & Claflin...
Item #676367
January 23, 1873
ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, New York, Jan. 23, 1873
* Victoria Woodhull
* Tennessee Celeste Claflin
* Indictments for libel
The very bottom of the front page has a brief yet notable report headed: "Woodhull and Claflin Again Arrested" noting: "...were again arrested yesterday and locked up over night on not giving bail for fresh charges of libel. They were to-day he... See More
A new potato planter...
Item #152021
January 23, 1875
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 23, 1875 This issue has front page illustration(s) of the: "MEWBORNE'S IMPROVED POTATO PLANTER". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
General Phil Sheridan...
Item #173898
January 23, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 23, 187 5 Full front pg. illus. of "Alfonso XII. of Spain, and His Mother, Ex-Queen Isabella." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Drawing his Sword for the Political Roman Church."
Doublepage centerfold entitled "Disaster on the St. Bernard-Overwhelmed by Snow." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Lieutenant General P.H. Sheridan." 1/... See More
The White League... report to Congress...
Item #581242
January 23, 1875
LOS ANGELES WEEKLY STAR, Los Angeles, California, January 23, 1875 The front page of this issue features "The White League Vindicated" in which it reports "The committee were unable to find any evidence that Republican colored voters were intimidated during the last campaign in Louisiana, or that their civil or political rights were in any way interfered with: that so far as t... See More
Toboggan slide at Orange, New Jersey...
Item #175050
January 23, 1886
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1886 Full ftpg. Thomas Nast political cartoon: "The Switcher Switched". Fullpg: "The New Toboggan Slide at Orange, New Jersey".
Doublepage centerfold is a very nice interior view of: "The House of Representatives". Two half page prints: "Excavating for the New Line of the Baltimore and Ohio" and "Transfe... See More
Item #203890
January 23, 1886
THE CHRISTIAN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1886. A great issue for framing and displaying!
Tuxedo, New York...
Item #175676
January 23, 1892
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1892 Front full page illus. of "In a Public Dispensary - Treating Patients of La Grippe." Inside are two 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Late Duke of Clarence and Avondale" and "The Late Cardinal Giovanni Simeoni."
Doublepage centerfold of "Battledoor and Shuttlecock at Tuxedo." Several pages of portraits pertainin... See More
Hudson River tunnel...
Item #593948
January 23, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 23, 1892 This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and other: Hudson River Tunnel - Motor Car - Train Car Door - Elevator - Boring Machine - Dumping Car - Weed Puller & much more.
These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting adve
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These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting adve
The Congressional Library, Washington, D.C...
Item #176198
January 23, 1897
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1897 The front page of this issue has a full page illustration which shows: "3rd U.S. Cavalry--Military tournament, Madison Sq. Garden" plus another full page inside which has 3 illustrations of the same.
The double page centerfold has 6 illustrations of "The Evolution of a Book--John W. Alexander's Decorations for the New Congre... See More
Item #202475
January 23, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, January 23, 1897, from New York, New York. This issue contais the following prints, articles, and/or ads: A Theater in New York City with Two Auditoriums; Bell's Household Refrigerator; Irrigation Work on the Navaho Reservation; The Walhalla at Ratisbon; Logging Locomotive for Wooden Track; other articles and many ads. In good condition. See photos for additional details.... See More
Early for color newspaper pages...
Item #680557
January 23, 1898
LE PETIT JOURNAL [The Little Newspaper]--Supplement, Paris, France, Jan. 23, 1898 This was a quite successful conservative, daily newspaper published from 1863 to 1944. Beginning in 1884 they did a weekly "Supplement" famous for their color lithograph front and back pages.
Such full page color prints in 19th century issues were rather uncommon. Quite displayable as such.
Complete... See More
Still has the canceled stamp and mailing label...
Item #592019
January 23, 1901
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, London, Jan. 23, 1901 An unusual issue as not only is there a canceled postage stamp noting that this issue was shipped to the United States through the mail, but it is applied to a large mailing label which is affixed to the top of the front page of the issue (covers the date but the date is at the top of each interior page). The content within has coverage relating to ... See More
Toboganning...
Item #177237
January 23, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1904
Manhattan Suspension Bridge... Henry Ford sets speed record...
Item #632054
January 23, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 23, 1904 The front cover has "The Accepted Design for the Manhattan Bridge Across the East River, New York, as it Will Appear When Completed" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "New Electric Sleeping Car for Service Between Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio"; "New Japanese Armored Cruiser 'Kasaga'; Also Sis... See More
The "Trial of the Century"...
Item #678051
January 23, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 23, 1907
* Harry Thaw & Stanford White
* Murder Trial begins (1st report)
The top of the front page has two column headline: "TRIAL OF HARRY THAW COMMENCED TODAY" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in p... See More
The Earthquake in Italy.... James Montgomery Flagg print...
Item #177019
January 23, 1909
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 23, 1909 (no color wrapper)
The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Ruins of the American Consulate at Messina." Additionally, this issue has photos of "In the Italian Cities of Sorrow"; "When Nature Rises in Her Senseless Wrath"; "Messina, A City That Was"; and "The Flight From the Stricken R... See More
Women illustrations...
Item #625826
January 23, 1913
LIFE magazine, New York This is a lot of three issues dated October 29, 1908, January 23, 1913 and December 14, 1911 with the theme of women either on the front cover and/or the inside double-page centerfold.
Also within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations.
The issues measure 9 x 11 inches, conditions vary but are in good condition, some may not be complete. ... See More
Item #177793
January 23, 1915
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, New York, January 23, 1915
This issue has a color cover page before the title page. On the back of the cover page there are several photos from the war.
In this issue, there are several articles including "The Feudal Towns of Texas" by George Creel; "Kitchener of Khartoum" by Harold Begbie; "An Anarchist Church" by Robert Shores; ... See More
Railway electrification project...
Item #632185
January 23, 1915
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 23, 1915 The front cover has "Railroad Electrification in the Far West" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "New Light on the Great Toothed Divers of America"; "Military Surgery"; "Installation of a Gas Engine"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pag... See More
Viscount James Bryce death in 1922....
Item #218631
January 23, 1922
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, January 23, 1922.
* Viscount James Bryce death w/ photo
This 12 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "VISCOUNT JAMES BRYCE, 83, FAMOUS BRITISH STATESMAN, DIES SUDDENLY IN ENGLAND" with subheads that include: "Long British Embassador To United States" and more. Also a nice two column photo
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* Viscount James Bryce death w/ photo
This 12 page newspaper has a three line, three column headline on the front page: "VISCOUNT JAMES BRYCE, 83, FAMOUS BRITISH STATESMAN, DIES SUDDENLY IN ENGLAND" with subheads that include: "Long British Embassador To United States" and more. Also a nice two column photo
The development of television...
Item #646877
January 23, 1926
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 23, 1926
* First television transmission
* John Logie Baird
On the website: "Television History - The first 75 Years" is found: "On January 23, 1926, John Logie Baird (of Scotland) gave the world's first public demonstration of a mechanical television apparatus to approximately 40 members of the Royal Institution at his laboratory on Frit... See More
1927 Baylor basketball team disaster....
Item #572477
January 23, 1927
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Nebraska, January 23, 1927
* Baylor basketball team (The Immortal Ten)
* Round Rock TX Texas disaster (1st report)
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* 10 Students Die as Train, Bus Crash
* Crack Athletes of Baylor University Lose Lives in Fatal Accident; Bodies Dragged and Tossed
and more. (see)
Tells of the Bayl... See More
Bellevue Ohio bus and trolley disaster....
Item #574863
January 23, 1929
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, January 23, 1929 This 24 page newspaper has a three column photo on the front page with captioned headline: "Snow Storms Blamed In Series of Fatal Rail Accidents In Various Parts of U.S." with subhead. (see)
This tells of the Interurban train (trolley) and bus collision disaster at Bellevue, Ohio.
Other news of the day. Little spine wear, othe... See More
Yankees become the first team to decide upon numbers on their jerseys...
Item #658606
January 23, 1929
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 23, 1929
* New York Yankees baseball team
* Decide to be 1st in MLB to wear numbers
Half of the banner headline at the top of the sports page records an historic event in the world of baseball: "...Yankees to Wear Numbers This Year" with column heads including: "YANKEES TO WEAR NUMBERS THIS YEAR" "Plan of World's Champions Will Be an ... See More
Berea, Ohio school bus tragedy....
Item #572390
January 23, 1930
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 23, 1930
* Berea OH Ohio
* Train - school bus tragedy
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "9 PUPILS IN BUS KILLED BY TRAIN", "Driver Also Dies When Central Mailer Rams Vehicle at Crossing"
This tells of the school bus - train disaster at Berea, Ohio.
Other news, sports and advertisem... See More
20th Amendment ratified...
Item #604332
January 23, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, January 23, 1933
* 20th Amendment ratified - Lame Duck
* Presidential inaugurations now on the 20th of January
The front page has a three column headline: "Lame Duck Congresses Doomed; Missouri, 36th State, Votes Ban" with subhead (see photos). Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 24 pages... See More
1933 Red Grange w/ Green Bay Packers charity game...
Item #619482
January 23, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 23, 1933
* Red Grange vs. Ernie Nevers
* Green Bay Packers
* Pacific Coast All-American
* Charity football game
The sport's section (page 16) has one column headings: "GREEN BAY BEATEN IN CHARITY GAME" "20,000 See the Packers Bow to Nevers's All-Stars, 13-6, at San Francisco" with lineups. (see) This was the only game Red Grange play... See More
Robert "Big Bob" Brady killed....
Item #607437
January 23, 1934
THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, Galveston, Texas, January 23, 1934
* Robert "Big Bob" Brady killed
* Oklahoma outlaw - bank robber
The front page has a nice banner headline: "POSSE KILLS BRADY, CAPTURES THREE" with subheads: "Big Boy Dies Fighting As Group Caught In Open Field" and more with photo of Brady (see photos). This is 1st report coverage on the ki... See More
FDR recognizes Cuba...
Item #637174
January 23, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 23, 1934
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* Cuban-American Treaty of Relations
The front page has a one column heading: "ROOSEVELT DECIDES TO RECOGNIZE CUBA" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare ... See More
1942 New Guinea campaign... WWII...
Item #690096
January 23, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Jan. 23, 1942
* Dutch New Guinea campaign begins (1st report)
* Empire of Japan invasion - Japanese - Japs
* Australian Territory of Paua - Queensland
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "STRIKE AT AUSTRALIAN ISLE" with subheads. (see) related map is on page 8.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, s... See More
1943 Battle of Tripoli... WWII...
Item #693006
January 23, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Jan. 23, 1943
* Battle of Tripoli - Tripolitania - Libya
* Field Marshall Erwin Rommel defeat
* Afrika Korps vs. British 8th Army
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRIPOLI IN GRASP OF ALLIES; ROMMEL FLEES INTO TUNISIA" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Other World War II reporting.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at t... See More
Item #546579
January 23, 1944
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated January 23, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Official Report on SPCC... Cruelty to Children" "Real Estate vs. Wounded Soldiers" "U.S. Army Bans Anti-Nazi Paper for Nazi Captives". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This issue also features photos (with captions) of Gary Cooper and Frank Sinatra.
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1950 Preston Tucker not guilty...
Item #667142
January 23, 1950
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 23, 1950
* Preston Tucker not guilty (1st report)
* Automobile designer & entrepreneur
* 1948 Tucker Sedan "Tucker Torpedo" fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Tucker Will Try to Re-organize Firm" with subhead: "Accused Cleared Of Fraud Charges" (see)
Four pages, a few larger size binding holes along the ... See More
Kim Novak...
Item #584831
January 23, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, January 23, 1955 The front of this issue contains a photo of Kim Novak with an accompany article entitled "The Story of a Buildup" which includes additional photos. Additional stories and advertisements are within.
This is complete in 20 pages with several small binding holes along the top edge, otherwise in very nice condition... See More
American Flyer Train wreck...
Item #555049
January 23, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 23, 1956
* American Flyer Train wreck
This 44 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page: "Engineer Blots Out; 29 Killed, 120 Hurt" with subheads that include: "Flyer Wrecked rounding Curve" and more with related photos.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
1957 'Mad Bomber' George Metesky arrested...
Item #573858
January 23, 1957
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 23, 1957
* Mad Bomber George Metesky
* Capture & arrest w/ photo
This 34 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "I'M GLAD I DID IT,' 'BOMBER' STATES" with subheads and famous photo of Metesky behind bars. (see)
Tells of the capture of the New York City 'Mad Bomber', George Metesky.
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'Mad Bomber' George Metesky arrested...
Item #594401
January 23, 1957
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 23, 1957
* Mad Bomber George Metesky
* Capture & arrest w/ photo
This 42 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "'MAD BOMBER' IS FINALLY SEIZED", "Locked Up for Observation by Phychiatrists (sic)" with small photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the capture ... See More
USS Pueblo captured by North Korea...
Item #564192
January 23, 1968
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, January 23, 1968
* USS Pueblo incident (1st report)
* Early report on same day
* North Korea
This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "North Koreans Seize U.S. Intelligence Ship". This is an early 1st report on the infamous USS Pueblo incident.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise... See More
The Pueblo Incident with North Korea...
Item #681457
January 23, 1968
DAILY BREEZE, Torrance, California, January 23, 1968
* USS Pueblo incident (1st report)
* Apollo 5 - 1st Lunar Module flight
The front page features reporting of the Pueblo Incident with banner headline: "Red Koreans Board, Capture U.S. Ship" with subhead and map. Nice for display.
Also a banner heading at the very top of the front page announces: "Space Shot Per... See More
ABA All-Star Game - Dan Issel...
Item #204832
January 23, 1971
THE SPORTING NEWS, January 23, 1971, from St. Louis, MO. This sporting newspaper is about 48 pages in length and is in terrific condition and has never been bound. This particular issue features ABA ALL-STAR GAME - GOLDEN BOY DAN ISSEL on the front with text about him on the inside pages. This issue is loaded with sports news & photos of the day with several advertisements featuri... See More
Abortions ruled legal: Roe vs. Wade decision...
Item #687359
January 23, 1973
THE TIMES-UNION, Rochester, New York, Jan. 23, 1973
* Abortion made legal (1st report)
* Roe v. Wade decision
* U.S. Supreme Court
Although the front page has report on the funeral plans for Lyndon B. Johnson, the most notable content is on page 11 which reports on the historic Roe vs. Wade abortion case.
The top of the page has: "Supreme Court: Abortion Battle Lines Drawn"... See More
Los Angeles (Oakland) Raiders win Super Bowl XVIII...
Item #677968
January 23, 1984
USA TODAY, Jan. 23, 1984
* Oakland - Los Angeles Raiders win
* Super Bowl XVIII - NFL Football
* vs. Washington Redskins at Tampa
The front page has a headline that reads: "Raiders go Hog-wild, 38-9" with subhead and two related photos. (see) The front page of the sport's section also has a headline: "Raiders super in rout" with subhead and photo. (see) Much more i... See More
1987 R. Budd Dwyer live TV suicide...
Item #691512
January 23, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 23, 1987
* R. Budd Dwyer suicide death
* Live television press conference
* Pennsylvania politician
The top of page 4 has a four column heading: "News Conference Scene of Suicide" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of R. Budd Dwyer live on television.
Complete 1st section only with 34 pages, nice condition.... See More
Mike Tyson KO's Larry Holmes...
Item #664139
January 23, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 23, 1988
* Mike Tyson knockouts Larry Holmes
* Heavyweight boxing championship bout
* Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "For Holmes, Last Fight Is Painfully Short" with large photo (See) First report coverage continues inside with 2 more related photos.
Complete 1st and sport's sections o... See More
Jimmy Rodgers...
Item #566588
January 23, 1989
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, January 23, 1989
Certainly the premier newspaper/magazine for the sporting world, its 40+ pages are simply filled with the latest news in American sports, including a front page photo which was the highlight of the week. The top names and events of all American sports eventually found their way in the pages of The Sporting News.
* Jimmy Rodgers
The ... See More
Donald Trump marries Meania Knauss....
Item #660234
January 23, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 23, 2005
* Donald Trump gets married for the 3rd time
* Melania Knauss - Slovene-born fashion model
The top of page 26 has a three column heading: "Lavish Wedding Bells Ring for Trump" with photo of Melania in a limo. First report coverage here and from probably one of the most liberal cities/counties in America. I'm sure not many of these issues exist ... See More
Joe Paterno death.... Penn State campus newspaper...
Item #589800
January 23, 2012
THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, Special Commemorative Edition, January 23, 2012
* Death of Joe Paterno
* Penn State University
* Best title to have
Note: This is a 1st edition printing - not one of the common reprint editions.
This publication is published for Penn State students and faculty. What better issue could be had on the death of famed football coach Joe Paterno. The front page has ... See More
The death of Joe Paterno....
Item #660581
January 23, 2012
USA TODAY, January 23, 2012
* Joe Paterno, iconic Penn State coach dies 1926-2012
Front page has image photo of Coach Paterno with heading: "ICONIC COACH DIES -Final months marred by Sandusky scandal. The coverage continues on pg. 2.
Believed to be complete with multiple sections but is being offered for the described content. In very good condition. ... See More
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