Historic Newspapers: India and Ghandi

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 29, 1931

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma returns to India
* Round Table Conference in London

The front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI WARNS INDIA TO BE READY TO FIGHT" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Mahatma Gandhi's return to India from the Gandhi-Irwin Pact negotiations in London.
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…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 27, 1930

* Independence rally in Bombay India
* Mahatma Gandhi

This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "REDS IN INDIA CLASH WITH NATIONALISTS"; "300 Tear Down Latter's Falgs at Huge 'Independence Day' Meeting in Bombay" and "ASSAIL GANDHI PROGRAM"

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: January 26, 1930 was celebrated by the Indian…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 31, 1930

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Movement for India's independence (salt tax)

Page 8 has one column headings: "GANDHI LISTS TERMS FOR PEACE IN INDIA" "Says Viceroy Will Hear No More of Civil Disobedience if He Will Satisfy "Simple Needs"" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, light browning, a little spine wear, generally nice.

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 16, 1931

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* Fight for India's independence
* The Mahatma

The front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI FEARS DEFEAT, WAR"(see) Coverage on the Second Round Table Conference in London.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light toning, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, May 13, 1930

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Siege of Solapur, Maharashtra, India
* Indian Independence Movement

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Troops Crush Sholapur Revolt; Native Rule Is Short Lived; Arrest Six, Gandhists Flee" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, A few tiny binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

wikipedia notes: During the Indian…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 24,1857  The front page features 1/2 page illustration of "Militia-Day" with accompanying article. Inside illustration of "Sreenath alias Nena Sahib" and "The Latest Paris Fall Fashions" (dresses). Inside almost double page map of "A Chart in Relief of British India" with the accompanying article "History of the East India Company". Many small inside illus. of: "Washington at Forty Years of Age," "Mrs. Washington," "Louis Paulsen," "Paul Murphy," and…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 7, 1930 

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Salt march (salt satyagraha) ends - Dandi, India

The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "GANDHI'S SALT REVOLT STIRS UP RIOTS IN INDIA" with subhead. Two related photos are on the back page. (see images)
This was the "Salt March" of 1930 in India, an act of civil disobedience led by Mohandas Gandhi to protest British rule in India. During the march thousands of Indians followed Gandhi from his religious…

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 5, 1931 This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "GANDHI WINS DEFIANCE FIGHT FOR INDIA".

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, little margin wear, otherwise good condition.

wikipedia notes: Gandhi–Irwin Pact refers to a political agreement signed by Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin on 5th March 1931. It was signed after meetings between Gandhi and the Viceroy that spanned…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1930

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Fight for India independence (Salt tax)
* Gujarat, India villages campaign

Page 13 has one column headings: "GANDHI RESTS, WORN BY CONSTANT STRAIN" "Indian Leader's Nerves Frayed--Campaign of Disobedience Spreads Over the Country" "He Explains At Speech" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1930

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Fight for India independence (Salt tax)
* Gujarat, India villages campaign

Page 10 has one column headings: "GANDHI TO SPREAD HIS GOSPEL BY AUTO" "Abandons Collection of Salt at Dandi to Begin Whirlwind Tour of Gujarat Villages" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

wikipedia…

PRESCOTT JOURNAL MINER, Arizona, March 27, 1931

* Kanpur, India riots (Cawnpore)
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

The front page has one column headings: "GANDHI MAKES NEW PLEA FOR END OF REVOLT" "Hindu Leader Condemns Riots by Youth League" Coverage on the riots at Kanpur, India involving Mahatma Gandhi.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 6 pages, light browning, a little spine wear, generally good.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 12, 1930

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Fight for India independence
* New Satyagraha against tax on salt
* Famous salt march to Dandi begins (1st report)

The top of page 5 has a one column photo of a younger Gandhi with heading: "Begins March" (see)
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

wikipedia notes: Gandhi launched a new Satyagraha against the tax on salt in March of 1930. This…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 13, 1930 

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma) 
* Salt march (salt satyagraha) begins 
* Dandi, India 

The top of page 10 has one column headings: "GANDHI ON MARCH CHALLENGES ARREST" "Upper India Demonstrates as Nationalists Open Campaign for Independence" "British Troops On Alert" and more. (see) 1st report coverage on the beginning of Mahatma Gandhi's salt march. Nice to have in this venerable newspaper title.

Other news, sports and advertisements of…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn. March 4, 1931

* Gandhi-Irwin Pact reached  (early 1st report)
* Mahatma Gandhi & Lord Irwin - India

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "MAHATMA GANDHI AND IRWIN SIGN TRUCE IN INDIA" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1932 

* Poona Act agreement settled - India
* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma 
* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends

The front page has a five column heading: "India Celebrates Gandhi's Victory" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, April 6, 1930 

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma) 
* Salt march (salt satyagraha) ends 
* Dandi, India 

The front page has a one column heading: "Gandhi Defies Britain; Makes Salt in India" (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as such, a few small binding holes at the spine.

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 10, 1942 

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi  - India riots
* The Mahatma & Jawaharlal Nehru arrests

The top of front page has photos of Gandhi and Nehru with heading: "Violence in India" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small address label on the front page, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 19,1857  Front half-page illustration of "General Sir Henry Havelock at the Head of His Staff." Inside two illustrations of dogs including "The Great American Dog, 'Prince' and 'Bill' the London Fire-Escape Dog." Two illustrations pertaining to "Travel Notes in Bible Lands" including "The Tomb of Saint George" and "What We Saw When They Let the Mainsail Go."
Many illustrations of buildings pertaining to "How to Relieve Broadway" including "Rue De Rivoli,…

THE BOSTON POST, Massachusetts, August 10, 1942 

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 
* The Mahatma arrested 

This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 8: "POLICE FIGHT MOB IN INDIA" and more with smaller subheads.

Other news of the day with much on World War II. Good condition.

wikipedia notes: Gandhi and the entire Congress Working Committee were arrested in Bombay by the British on 9 August 1942. Gandhi was held for two years in the Aga Khan Palace in Pune. It was here…

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, September 20, 1932

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma food strike begins

The front page has two column headlines that include: "India Grants Gandhi's Request To Begin Fast Inside Jail" and more. Coverage on the start of his 6-day hunger strike in jail. Other news of the day including various advertisements. Complete in 14 pages, nice condition.

wikipedia notes: In 1932, through the campaigning of the Dalit leader B. R.…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1919  Page 3 has: "INDIA AND EGYPT STILL TURBULENT- Troops in Great Eastern Empire Fire on Mobs - 200 Casualties at Amritsar", with a few addition paragraphs of text which tell of the atrocities related to the Jallianwala massacre. 
WWI-themed reports along with period advertising is found throughout.
Twenty-Two pages, light toning, a slightly rough left spine, a non-archival mend to the upper corner margin of the front page, must be handled with care.

Background:…

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 6, 1939 

* Mahatma Gandhi  
* "Fast Unto Death" 
* Rajkot, India 

The front page has one column headings: "FASTING GANDHI SENDS WIFE BACK TO INDIAN PRISON" "Weakens Rapidly as He Aims New Act of Defiance at Ruler"
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, minor spine & central fold wear, generally nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 14, 1931

* Mahatma Gandhi visits London
* Kingsley Hall radio speech

The front page has one column headings that include: "GANDHI IN RADIO PLEA ASKS AMERICA TO AID" "India Shows World Way to Peace in Her Non-Violent Struggle for Freedom, He Says" and more. Complete text of his speech on page 6.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 33 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high…

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 28, 1931 

* Mahatma Gandhi jail release

This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "INDIA'S BATTLE WILL CONTINUE, GANDHI WARNS", "Thousands Gather To Pay Him Homage", "Woman Crushed to Death as Bombay Throngs Fight to See Him; Cites Rights" and more with smaller subheads (see photos).

Other news of the day including period advertising. Light browning with little spine wear and binding slits,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1930

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Yerwada Central Jail interview
* Indian independence movement

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Gandhi Interviewed in Jail; Asks Full Freedom for India" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, March 7, 1939

* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Rajkot, India

This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GANDHI WINS AND ENDS HIS FAST", "Has Been Without Food For 98 Hours" and "To Meet With Viceroy"

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 1, 1933

* Mahatma Gandhi arrested
* Civil disobedience movement
* Ahmedabad, India

The front page has a one column heading: "Britain Seizes Gandhi as New Revolt Flares" (see images)
Complete in 32 pages, rag edition, minor wear with a few small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 4, 1932

* Gandhi arrested - The Mahatma
* Emil Carlsen death (1st report)
* American Impressionist painter

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "GANDHI SENT TO JAIL; PARTY TO BE BANNED; ALL INDIA QUITS WORK" with subheads. (see) lengthy text.
Page 21 has a one column heading: "EMIL CARLSEN DIES; FAMOUS PAINTER" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1930

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma)
* Resistance is the only answer ?

Page 8  has one column headings: "GANDHI DECLARES FAITH IN RESISTANCE" "He Says if India Has to Go Through Civil War Agonies It Won't Be New Thing" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 48 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, generally nice.

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, MA, January 24 & 25, 1950 (a two-issue set)  Although India's Independence was guaranteed as of 1947, it did not become a reality until January 26, 1950, when its Constitution became official. This two issue set contains details regarding the Constitution (inside, with photo), the declaration of the former king stepping down from power, and the announcement (front page, with photo) of India's president, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, a disciple of Gandhi, becoming…

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 11, 1942  This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Casualties Rise as Riots, Strikes in India Spread to All Parts of Nation" with subhead. (see)

Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Light browning with little spine & central fold wear, otherwise in good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 18, 1861  The front page shows: "The 'Lady Davis', Two Guns, Captain Enger, Ship of War of the Southern Confederacy" and "Rhode Island Artillery Landing from the Steamer 'Bienville' at Washington Arsenal...".
Inside has several full page prints including: "Colonel Ellsworth's New York Fire Zouaves", "Colonel William Wilson & His Staff (Wilson's Fighting Brigade)",  "The Battery or Park Promenade at Charleston, South Carolina, During the Bombardment of Fort…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 13, 1912

The front page of this issue is a photo of "India Pays Homage to Her Emperor."

This issue has a photo spread of the "First Photographs of India's Great Durbar." The double page illustration is of "The Race For the White House" by E. W. Kemble plus there is a photo spread "Of Interest to Playgoers." Also in this issue is an article called "Our Troublesome Treaty with Russia" by Gaillard Hunt and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1766  A very nice and detailed article is: "An Account of East Florida" (see), taking over a full page. Other articles include: "Laws Ill Executed with respect ot Vagabonds" "Miraculous Cure of a Consumption" "Charter Granted to the East India Company" ; much on: "Finances of this Kingdom" "Letters on the High Price of Provisions" "On the Doctrine of Original Sin" and more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports of…

THE DETROIT NEWS, January 26, 1950

* India becomes a republic
* Independence from Britain
* Jawaharlal Nehru

Page 59 has a one column heading: "India Cuts Dominion Tie to King" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on India becoming a independent republic from Britain with Jawaharlal Nehru becoming the first prime minister.
Complete with all 68 pages, rag edition, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.

Background:On January 26, 1950, India officially…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1940

* Muhammad Ali Jinnah speech
* Separate Muslim homeland  
* Partition of British India prelude 
* India and Pakistan independence

The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "DIVISION OF INDIA URGED BY MOSLEM" with subheads. (see images) Prelude to the partition of the British Indian Empire into the Dominion of Pakistan and the Union of India.
Complete with all 26 pages, rag edition, small cutout at the bottom of the same page which doesn't affect mentioned report,…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 9, 1933

* Mahatma Gandhi starts his 21-day fast

Page 4 has one column headings: "GANDHI BEGINS FAST EXPECTED TO PROVE FATAL" "Ordeal Begins in Presence of Crowd of Devotees; Later Released from Prison" See images for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Complete in 20 pages, a little margin chipping, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: On 8 May 1933 Gandhi began a 21-day fast of self-purification to help the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 29, 1931 

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma Journey to Bombay
* Second Round Table Conference

The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Crowds Strew Flowers in Rain for Gandhi As He Leaves Simla to Sail Today for London" (see images) 
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

background: On August 28, 1931, Mahatma Gandhi departed Simla for Bombay, marking the conclusion of a high-stakes diplomatic standoff with the British Viceroy, Lord…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762  Although typically missing from most issues, this magazine still contains the full page plate titled: "Plan of the City and Harbour of Havanna" which also includes a key as to the various points of interest.
An article: "Weak State of the Island of Jamaica" but the map of Jamaica is lacking.
Near the back of the issue is an article which includes: "Porto Rico is a large Spanish island, well fortified; and Hispaniola belonging to both France &…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773 

* Captain James Cook
* North America map

Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map that accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Round the World", showing most of North America, all of South America down to Cape Horn, and even portions of West Africa, Spain, France & England. Notice the shape of Florida & California.
This map folds out to 9 3/4 by 11 1/2 inches and is in great…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1762  Although typically missing from most issues, this magazine still contains the full page plate titled: "A Map Of the Island of Jamaica" which shows much detail. Accompanying this map is a nice and detailed article on Jamaica which describes it geographically, gives a bit of history on how it was settled, and some text on its economy.
Also included with this issue is the full page plate titled: "Plan of the City and Harbour of Havanna" which also…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, September 27, 1932

* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma
* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends
* Untouchables to Harijans

This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "GANDHI BETTER AFTER EATING; IS STILL IN PRISON", "Famous Indian Poet, Tagore, and Other Leaders Visit Him", "Drinks Grapefruit Juice" and more (see images). This tells of Gandhi's six day fast ending.

Other news, sports and…

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 20, 1932

* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma food strike begins

This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "FAST UNTO DEATH IS TODAY INAUGURATED BY MAHATMA GANDHI" and more (see photos). Tells of the start of his 6-day hunger strike in jail.

Other news of the day including various advertizements. Light browning, little margin wear but otherwise in good.

wikipedia notes: In 1932, through…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 3 & 4, 1947  

* Partition of India
* Mountbatten Plan

The front page of the June 3rd issue has a one column heading: "Dominion Status For India Soon, British Declare" with subhead. (see) The June 4th issue has a follow-up report with a one column heading also on the front page: "Promises India Britain To Keep No Bases There" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Each issue is complete with 12 & 14 pages, light toning…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1931 

* India independence movement 
* Hanging of anti-colonial revolutionaries 

The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "INDIAN EXECUTIONS STUN THE CONGRESS", with subheads: "MARTIAL ALREADY DECLARED", "Flag at Half Staff Over Meeting Place - Youths Molest Europeans on Train", and more. (see images)
Complete in 52 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background:On March 23, 1931, Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar were executed by…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, September 27, 1932 

* Mohandas Gandhi - The Mahatma 
* Six day fasting - hunger strike ends 
* Untouchables to Harijans 

This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Gandhi Brings Fast to End as He Wins Fight", "Great Britain Meets His Demands on Untouchables"
and more (see photos). This tells of Gandhi's six day fast.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, some…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., January 24, 1950

* India becomes a republic
* Independence from Britain

The front page has a one column heading: "First President Being Elected By India Today" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on India becoming a independent republic from Britain with Jawaharlal Nehru becoming the first prime minister.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

CHICAGO 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. 

background: The May 17, 1932 Bombay riot occurred during a period of intense communal and political tension in British India, as economic hardship from the Depression and growing…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 26, 1931 

* Mahatma Gandhi jail release

The front page has a five column headline: "Britain Orders Freedom for Gandhi" with subheads and small photo of Gandhi. Another photo on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 32 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as such, a few small…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 5, 1930

* Gandhi arrested - The Mahatma
* Nashua NH New Hampshire fire

The front page has a two column headline: "GANDHI SEIZED BY BRITISH FOR INDEFINITE DETENTION; TROOPS POSTED FOR CRISIS" with subheads. (see)
Also one column headlines that include: "FIRE SWEEPS NASHUA; OVER 1,000 HOMELESS" and more.  Coverage on the great fires in New England which destroyed a large section of Nashua, New Hampshire.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete…