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Item #651512THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1932
* National Socialist German Workers' Party
* Early Adolph Hitler planning a civil war ?
* Nazi headquarters raided by police in Germany
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Hitler Centres Raided on Civil War Rumor; He Admits Order to 500,000 to Fight Reds" (see) Always... Read full description -
Item #557651THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, March 18, 1932
* Adolph Hitler headquarters raided by German police
This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Hitler Centres Raided on Civil War Rumor; He Admits Order to 500,000 to Fight Reds".
Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #594275THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, March 19, 1932
* Harry F. Powers - Bluebeard
* Execution by hanging (1st report)
This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "'Bluebeard' Powers Dies On Gallows for Murder of Woman and Children"
and more. (see photos) 1st report coverage... Read full description -
Item #671203THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1932
* Chauncey Olcott death
* Actor, songwriter & singer
Page 15 has a one column heading: "CHAUNCEY OLCOTT, BALLARD SINGER, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Chauncey Olcott, Irish-American stage actor, songwriter and singer.I suspect this is one of the few publications to... Read full description -
Item #672297FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass, March 21, 1932.
* Phar Lap wins at the Agua Caliente Handicap
* Thoroughbred horse racing record broken
Near the bottom of page 8 is a very brief and discrete report under: "Week-End Sport Briefs" & "General" (see) Unfortunate for the small article here but it's still a first report as such.... Read full description -
Item #672243FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., March 22, 1932
* Deep South tornado outbreak (1st report)
* Tuscaloosa, Alabama & more
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Tornado Death List Mounts To 214 in Five Southern States; Property Loss Huge" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, a few binding holes along the spine/1st... Read full description -
Item #600793THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 22, 1932
* Deep South tornado outbreak
The front page has a banner headlines: "71 KILLED AS TORNADOES SWEEP THREE SOUTHERN STATES" with subheads. 1st report coverage on the "Deep South tornado outbreak" which was the second most deadly outbreak in United States history.
Other news,... Read full description -
Item #556566LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 22, 1932
* Tornadoes strike in the South
* Alabama
This 8 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "214 DIE IN TORNADOES IN THE SOUTHLAND" with lengthy subhead. Tells of the destructive tornadoes that struck Alabama, Georgia and Kentucky.
Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #581853THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, March 22, 1932 This 22 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "HUNDRED KILLED IN TORNADO" with subheads and related map.
This tells of the destructive tornadoes that struck Alabama, Georgia and Kentucky.
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear and... Read full description -
Item #672238THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1932
* Oath of Allegiance (Ireland) to end ?
* re. the Anglo-Irish Treaty
The top of the front page has headlines concerning the end of the 'Royal Oath', with: "De Valera Notifies Britain Irish Will End Royal Oath; Conflict May Go To Court" with related subheads as well (see).
Complete in 42... Read full description -
Item #666459CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 23, 1932
* Deep South tornado outbreak
* Demopolis, Alabama & more
The front page has a great banner headline: "STORM DEATHS IN SOUTH 275" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
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Item #561866HOARD'S DAIRYMAN, from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, dated March 25, 1932 This title also features a subtitle "A Journal Devoted to Dairy Farming", and begun publication in 1885. The content of the issue features various farming articles, recipes, Juniors report and lots of advertisements. The front colorized cover is of a little girl with boxes... Read full description -
Item #630773THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 28, 1932
* Aviation pioneer Juan de la Cierva
* Very 1st flight of the modern day helicopter
* Wingless autogyro - autogiro
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "De la Cierva Flies in Tiny Wingless Machine; New Autogiro Shoots Through Air Like Bullet" (see) Was this the very 1st flight of... Read full description -
Item #630760THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1932
* Norman McKinnel death
* Scottish actor & playwright
Page 17 has a one column heading: "NORMAN M'KINNEL, NOTED ACTOR, DIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Norman McKinnel, Scottish stage and film actor and playwright.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... Read full description -
Item #616054THE DETROIT NEWS, April 1, 1932
* Eben Byers death
* Radium - radiation
Near the bottom of the front page is a heading that reads: "Drinking of 'Radium Water' Called Fatal to Sportsman" See images for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, rag edition, some light foxing and spine wear, generally... Read full description -
Item #569904THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 3, 1932
* Dave Tillis negro lynching
* Crockett, Texas
This 70+ page newspaper has a very small and discrete one column heading on page 6: "Negro Is Lynched in Texas". Tells of the lynching of Negro Dave Tillis in Crockett, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.
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Item #558624THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 5, 1932
* Vitamin C isolated for the 1st time
* Charles Glen King
This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Pittsburgh Professor Isolates Vitamin C; Concentrates Substance From Lemon Juice".
Tells of the 1st isolation of the vitamin... Read full description -
Item #676775THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 5, 1932
* Vitamin C isolated for the 1st time
* Dr. Charles Glen King
* Actress Rose Coghlan death
A two column heading near the bottom of the front page reads: "Pittsburgh Professor Isolates Vitamin C; Concentrates Substance From Lemon Juice" (see) Coverage on the 1st isolation of the... Read full description -
Item #161830THE NEWS, Cleveland, OH., Apr. 6, 1932. Nice Big Bold Banner Head that reads " -
Item #671449THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1932
* Phar Lap death
* Australian racehorse
The sport's section (page 31) has one column headings that include: "SEARCH FOR POISON IN PHAR LAP'S DEATH" "Federal and University of California Analysts Begin Investigation on Coast" "Food Will Be Inspected" and more. See images for text here.... Read full description -
Item #665169FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Extra, April 7, 1932
* Charles Lindbergh Jr. baby kidnapping case
* Bizarre headline suggests all is well
This was one of the most famous crime mysteries of the 20th century which ended with the execution of Bruno Hauptmann. Here is a very odd banner headline that suggests the Lindbergh baby might be returned safely: "RETURN OF... Read full description -
Item #686839THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1932
* Phar Lap death
* Australian racehorse
The sport's section (page 29) has a one column heading: "ELIMINATE ARSENIC IN PHAR LAP'S DEATH" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. -
Item #655485THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1932
* What if "Heil Schicklgruber" ?
* Adolph Hitler's father Alois
The top of the front page has a small one column heading: "Says Hitler's Father Changed Name From Schuecklgruber" (see) Interesting report here as Adolph Hitler's last name could easily have been Schicklgruber. Would it have made a... Read full description -
Item #712522THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1932
* Scottsboro Boys death sentences upheld
* Negroes suspected of attacking 2 white girls
* Alabama Supreme Court decision
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping
* Ransom paid to no avail
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "7 DOOMED NEGROES LOSE ALABAMA PLEA" with subheads. (see images)
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Item #722079SECTION 10 (sports) only of The New York Times, April 10, 1932
* Toronto Maple Leafs - NHL Hockey
* Wins Stanley Cup title
* vs. New York Rangers
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "TORONTO SIX WINS THE STANLEY CUP" with subheads and lineups. (see) First report coverage on the Toronto Maple Leafs... Read full description -
Item #704230FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 11, 1932
* Adolph Hitler vs. Paul Von Hindenburg
* Last major setback before rise to power (Hitler)
* Germany presidential election
The front page has an interestedly inconspicuous article that would have more significance in years to come.
The one column head notes: "... Read full description -
Item #630795THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1932
* Adolph Hitler gaining popularity
* Free State of Prussia - Germany
Page 10 has a one column heading: "HITLER DOMINATION POSSIBLE IN PRUSSIA" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality... Read full description -
Item #694769THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1932
* re. Phar Lap's death
* Natural causes determined ?
* Australian racehorse
The sport's section (page 26) has one column heading: "FINDS PHAR LAP DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our... Read full description -
Item #712347THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1932
* NYC speakeasy - speakeasies
* Prohibition era police raids
* Beer - liquor illegal
The front page has a one column heading: "36 DRY RAIDS START CITY-WIDE ROUND-UP" with subheads. (see) More related reporting on page 3 with list of the establishments raided.
Other news, sports and advertisements during the... Read full description -
Item #630839THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 20, 1932
* J. Hungerford Smith death
* Desert toppings & syrups founder
Page 23 has a one column heading: "HUNGERFORD SMITH, SYRUPS MAN, DIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of J. Hungerford Smith, founder of the desert toppings and syrups company which is now part of... Read full description -
Item #655238THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 1932
* Grace Fortescue trial
* Joseph Kahahawai murder
* Thalia Massie rape ?
* Honolulu, Hawaii
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "DARROW BARS MOVE TO EXAMINE MASSIE" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the trial of Grace Fortescue for the murder of Joseph Kahahawai, a innocent man charged with the... Read full description -
Item #630830THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 26, 1932
* Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr. death
* Pictorialism photography fame
* High-society women - Evelyn Nesbit
Page 21 has a one column heading: "RUDOLF EICKEMEYER DEAD AT AGE OF 69" with subheads and photo. First report coverage on the death of Rudolf Eickemeyer Jr., famous American pictorialist... Read full description -
Item #596135THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 27, 1932
* Marlene Dietrich & James Cagney
* Paramount Pictures
The front page has one column headings: "STUDIO OUSTS MISS DIETRICH" and "Cagney Suspended in Row Over Raise" with photo of Dietrich. Coverage on Paramount Pictures suspending Actress Marlene Dietrich and... Read full description -
Item #664167RESOLUTE OBSERVER, "Published on board during the Cruise Around the World." on the Hamburg-American Line, April 30th, 1932 An interesting broadside issue (printed on the front only) published daily during an 86-day cruise, with tidbits on the trip for that day including mileage,... Read full description -
Item #683271RESOLUTE OBSERVER, "Published on board during the Cruise Around the World." on the Hamburg-American Line, May 1st, 1932 An interesting broadside issue (printed on the front only) published daily during an 86-day cruise, with tidbits on the trip for that day including mileage, the... Read full description -
Item #571482THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, May 2, 1932 This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page:
* Capone's Future Revealed Today
This tells of Al Capone's last attempt to avoid prison. His 11-year sentence would be upheld on this day.
Other news of the day. Light browning with address label and... Read full description -
Item #672543FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., May 3, 1932
* Al Capone gets 11 year term
* Tax evasion - last chance denied
* Chicago gangster boss
The front page has a one column heading: "Plan Capone Transfer From Jail to Prison" with subhead. (see) First report coverage of Al Capone's last day of freedom as he is on his way to the Federal... Read full description -
Item #659196THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1932
* Al Capone gets 11 year term
* Tax evasion - last chance denied
* Chicago gangster boss
The front page has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE BOUND FOR ATLANTA PRISON" with subheads. (see) Coverage on Al Capone's last day of freedom as he is on his way to the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta,... Read full description -
Item #572165THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 4, 1932
* Al Capone heads for prison for tax evasion
* Chicago gangster boss
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "CAPONE, SMILING, HURRIED BY HEAVY GUARDS TO TRAIN", "Dethroned Gangster Due at Atlanta Penitentiary Tonight", with smaller subheads (see images).
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Item #630846THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1932
* Al Capone enters prison
* Tax evasion conviction
* Chicago gangster mob boss
Page 6 has a one column heading: "AL CAPONE LOSES IDENTITY IN PRISON" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of... Read full description -
Item #659881THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1932
* William B. Parsons death
* American civil engineer
* First subway in New York
Page 21 has a one column heading: "GEN. W. B. PARSONS, ENGINEER, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of William B. Parsons, American civil engineer who's claim to... Read full description -
Item #621040TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, May 14, 1932
* Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping case
* 2nd report on finding the dead body
* Upcoming trial of the century
This 14 page newspaper has a great two line banner headline on the front page: "MURDERERS ARE SOUGHT OFF THE ATLANTIC COAST" with subheads that include: "Col.... Read full description -
Item #674170CHICAGO 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. -
Item #631842THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1932
* May 15 Incident - coup d'état attempt
* Imperial Japanese Navy & Army
* Inukai Tsuyoshi assassination
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MILITARISTS KILL THE PREMIER IN TOKYO, BOMB BANKS, POLICE IN A DAY OF TERROR; SEVENTEEN IN UNIFORM THEN SURRENDER" with subheads.... Read full description -
Item #695690THE DETROIT NEWS, May 17, 1932
* Denali - Mount McKinley
* Lindley expedition (1st report)
* Both peaks conquered (1st time)
* Theodore Koven & Allen Carpe
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "2 DIE SCALING M'KINLEY PEAK" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 26 pages, rag... Read full description -
Item #721807CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 17, 1932
* Mumbai (Bombay), India race riots
* Muslims vs. Hindus groups
The front page has a one column heading: "64 Are Killed in India race Riot; 650 Hurt" (see images)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
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Item #630853THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 18, 1932
* Frederick C. Billard death
* United States Coast Guard
* Rum Patrol - prohibition era
Page 21 has a one column heading: "ADMIRAL BILLARD, RUM ROW'S FOE, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Frederick C. Billard, commandant of the United States Coast Guard.
Other news,... Read full description -
Item #619029THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, May 23, 1932
* Amelia Earhart - London welcome
* re. Transatlantic flight (Airplane)
* 1st woman to achieve solo
The front page has a one column heading: "AMELIA EARHART REACHES ENGLAND IN DRENCHING RAIN" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a little... Read full description -
Item #638522THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1932
* Augusta, Lady Gregory death
* Irish playwright & folklorist
* Amelia Earhart's recent solo flight
Page 19 has a one column heading: "LADY GREGORY DEAD; IRISH PLAYWRIGHT" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Augusta, Lady Gregory, Irish dramatist,... Read full description -
Item #630849THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1932
* Bonus Army - WWI veterans reach the capital
* Amelia Earhart re. Transatlantic flight
* 1st woman to achieve in airplane solo
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Weary Bonus Army Reaches Capital by Truck; Police Demand Congress Care for Hundreds" (see)
Page 6 has a one column... Read full description
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