FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, January 24, 1909 

* 1st ever radio rescue at sea (historic) 
* RMS Republic & the SS Florida collision 
* Early 1ST REPORT (same day)

This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "STEAMER REPUBLIC RAMMED IN FOG", "Lives of 800 Passengers and Crew Endangered, But all Removed in Safety--Last Word is That Big Liner Can Not Be Saved--Identity of Her Destroyer is Unknown". See photos for text. Other news and advertisements of the day.

Light browning, little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.