Historic Newspapers: Constitutional Amendments & The Supreme Court

AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Akron, Ohio, May 16, 1972 (front page only)

* Governor George Wallace Shot
* Amish children only need to go to school through 8th grade
* Wisconsin vs. Yoder Supreme Court Decision

This displayable front page has: "Wallace Partially Paralyzed; Says Campaign To Continue", with subheads: "Big Question: Will Wallace Walk Again?", "Then I Realized It Was Gunfire, Not Firecrackers", with supporting text and a large photo of Governor Wallace lying on the ground after…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 21, 1967 

* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders 
* Student nurses 
* Opening of trial 

This 44 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "State Will Demand Speck's Execution"

Tells of the opening of the trial of Richard Speck for the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.

Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: At 11:00 PM on July 13, 1966,…

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 18, 1966 

* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders 
* Student nurses 

This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Defer Arraignment Of Accused Killer"

Tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.

Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: At 11:00 PM on July 13, 1966, Speck broke into a townhouse located at 2319 East…

Supreme Court Decision...

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 14, 1966 

* Miranda rights onset
* Supreme Court decides the Miranda vs. Arizona case
* Landmark decision

The top of the front page reports on a game-changing ruling for law enforcement, as the Supreme Court responds to the case of "Miranda vs. Arizona". The headline reads:

"Law Aides Critical Of Confession Edict"

See images for text here. This case is what resulted in the "Miranda rights" being required to be read to criminals to this…

THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Kansas,  November 8, 1962 

* Anna Eleanor Roosevelt death (1st report) 
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt wife 

This 10 page newspaper has a small one column photo of Mrs. Roosevelt with caption: "EX-1st Lady Dies"

Page 4 has a three column headline: "Mrs. Roosevelt Dies" with text. Other news of the day. A few binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884–November 7, 1962) was the…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 11, 1961

* Adolph Eichmann trial begins
* Jewish mass murderer
* World War II Nazi

This 10 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Eichmann Challenges Rights of Three Judges" with subhead: "Israel Opens His Trial In Fortress"

Tells of the start of the trial against Adolph Eichmann, 'the architect of the Holocaust"

Other news of the day. Good condition.

wikipedia notes: Otto Adolf Eichmann (March 19, 1906…

Brown vs. Board of Education "day of" reporting...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1954

* Heinz Wilhelm Guderian death (1st report)
* "Father of the Blitzkrieg"... Nazi Panzer Armies
* Brown vs. Board of Education - "day of" reporting

This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 23: "GEN. GUDERIAN, 65, DEAD IN GERMANY", "Creator of Panzer Armies Led Drive in West--Was Acting Chief of Staff" with smaller subheads and photo of Guderian (see photos). He is known as the "Father of the Blitzkrieg". Page 2 has, "Bias Decision…

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1951 

* Twenty-second 22nd Amendment to the United States 

The front page has a one column heading: "New 22nd Amendment Cuts Term". 1st report coverage on the passing of the twenty-second amendment which sets a term limit to two for the president of the United States.

Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, irregular along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1948

* Ada Lois Sipuel - Supreme Court ruling (1st report)
* Sipuel v. Board of Regents of University of Oklahoma
* Law school for African Americans

This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Supreme Court Orders Oklahoma to Admit a Negro to Law School". Text continues on the back page (p. 52) with a one column photo of Sipual.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great…

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL,  June 4, 1946, Topeka Kansas.  This issue contains the following 6 column front page headline: "NAVY ASKS INACTIVES VOLUNTEER".  This issue also contains the following front page coverage: "High Court Gives Press Wide Latitude", "Dr. C.L. Hovgard, Church Leader, Dies", "Plans Possible Duty in Event of Maritime Strike", and much more!  This is the first two pages of this issue.  Some light fold wear is present, as well as some small holes on the spine from the…

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 18, 1937

* Hugo Black - American politician and jurist
* Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
* Klu Klux Klan - KKK

Page 5 has a two column heading: "BLACK IS CONFIRMED, 63 TO 16, BY SENATE AS SUPREME JUSTICE" 1st report coverage on Hugo Black taking office as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Black was accused by many of being associated with the Klu Klux Klan.
Other news, sports and advertisements…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1935

* Baldwin v. G.A.F. Seelig, Inc. ruling
* United States Supreme Court decision

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "U.S. COURT RULES ALBANY VIOLATES INTERSTATE LAW IN CONTROL OF BULK MILK" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with complete court ruling.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high…

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, February 20, 1933. 

* Impending end of prohibition 
* 18th Amendment 
* Alcohol - beer -liquor 

The front page has a two column headline: "HOUSE PASSES DRY REPEAL BILL; GOES TO STATES"

with subheads that include: "Lame Duck Congress Ends Job Amid Cheers From Galleries" and more (see photos). Coverage on the impending end of prohibition.

Other news, sports and advertismeents of day. Very minor spine wear, otherwise nice.

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, some binding slits along spine, otherwise nice.

NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, December 5, 1932

* Repeal of U.S. prohibition fails
* 18th Amendment continues
* John Nance Garner

The front page has a one column heading: "REPEAL LOST IN CONGRESS BY 144 TO 171" with subheads. (see) Ironically the repeal of prohibition would be ratified exactly one year later on December 5, 1933.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, January 12, 1932

* Oliver Wendell Holmes resigns
* Supreme Court of the United States

This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES RESIGNS", "As Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court for Many Years" and more with photo of Holmes (see photos).

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE OMAHA NEWS, May 26, 1930 One column front page headline that reads "Asserts Day Law Crushes State Power", with a lengthy report to follow.  This issue also includes front page coverage of the following front page headlines: "Urges Fight For Ideals of Martyrs", "Shaylers on Europe Tour", "300 Danes to Visit in Omaha", and much more!  This is a complete issue with some spine irregularities, but otherwise very nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1930

* Prohibition - 18th Eighteenth Amendment
* Wets vs. Drys in Washington D.C.

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "DRYS PORTRAY PROHIBITION AS BASIS OF PROSPERITY; EDISON AND FORD FOR LAW" with subheads. (see images) Was this the beginning of the fight to repeal prohibition ? Lengthy text continues inside.
Complete in 48 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 20, 1928

* William Edward Hickman hanged
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder

This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include

* 'FOX' HANGS ON GALLOWS FOR MURDER
* Hickman Is Legally Put to Death in California
* COLLAPSES AT LAST MOMENT

with subheads. (see) Reporting continues on page two with related photos.

Tells of the execution by hanging for William Edward Hickman for the murder of 12 year old…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 19, 1928 This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page: "Hickman Must Die Today" "San Quentin Warden Rejects a Sanity Board for Slayer".

Tells of the upcoming execution (same day) by hanging of William Edward Hickman for the murder of 12 year old Marion Parker after kidnapping her.

Other news of the day. Rag edition, little irregular along spine, otherwise in very nice condition.

wikipedia notes: William Edward Hickman (1908 – October 19,…

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 19, 1928

* William Edward Hickman hanged
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder

This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "'FOX' HICKMAN HOLDS COURAGE AS TRAP DROPS" and "Only Slight Pallor and Weakening Knees Show Emotions of Doomed Youth" with smaller subheads and photo of Hickman.

This tells of the execution (same day) by hanging of William Edward Hickman for the murder of 12 year old Marion…

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 18, 1928 

* William Edward Hickman 'dead man walking' 
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder 

This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "HICKMAN GOES TO DEATH CELL" "'It Won't Be Long Now,' Cries Another Murderer as Slayer Passes"

Tells of the upcoming execution (eve) by hanging of William Edward Hickman for the murder of 12 year old Marion Parker after kidnapping her.

Other news of the day. Light browning, little…

MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, October 18, 1928 

* William Edward Hickman 'dead man walking' 
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder 

This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Hickman Awaits Death In Noose", "Girl's Slayer, Resigned to Fate, Will Be Hanged Friday 10 A.M.".

This tells of the upcoming execution (eve) by hanging of William Edward Hickman for the murder of 12 year-old Marion Parker after kidnapping her.

Other news of the day.…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 10, 1928

* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman GUILTY

This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "FIND HICKMAN SANE, GUILTY OF MURDER" "Los Angles Jury Returns Verdict Against Marion Parker's Slayer in 36 Minutes" "Youth Remains Unmoved" and more (see photos).

Other news of the day including page 11 report on early television (see photos). This rag edition is in great condition.

wikipedia…

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 30, 1927 

* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder 
* re. William Edward Hickman arrest 

This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Hickman to Plead Insanity; Authorities Now Believe He Had Aid in Parker Girl Murder" with subheads and photo of Hickman's lawyer. (see)

Tells of the recent kidnapping and murder of 12 year old Marion Parker by William Edward Hickman.

Other news of the day. Light browning, a few…

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 24, 1927 

* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder 
* William Edward Hickman ARREST 

This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Hickman Shows Worry; Examined by Alienist; Locate Three Cramers" and more. (see)

Tells of the recent kidnapping and murder of 12 year old Marion Parker by William Edward Hickman and his arrest.

Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good…

THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 16, 1920  This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "J. BARLEYCORN IS MOURNED AT 36-HOUR WAKE" "New Yorkers Drown Grief In Final Toasts, But, Oh, What a PriceThey Paid !" "AND DAYBREAK MEANS NOTHING" and more. (see)

Tells of the upcoming official start of prohibition in America as a whole. Other news of the day.

Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

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THE SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 6, 1919

* Women's suffrage passed in Senate
* Women to vote in 1920 elections

The front page has one column headlines that include: "STATES EAGER TO BE FIRST FOR SUFFRAGE", "Race Seems to Be Between Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois and Michigan", "Marshall Signs The Amendment" and more (see photos). Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise good. Should be…

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 6, 1916

* Louis D. Brandeis inauguration
* 1st Jewish Supreme Court justice

This 16 page newspaper has one column headings near the bottom of the front page: "Brandeis Seated" and "New Supreme Court Justice Takes Oath of Office". See photo for coverage on the 1st Jewish Supreme Court justice, Louis Brandeis, taking the oath of office.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, a little margin wear,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1916

* Louis D. Brandeis
* 1st Jewish Supreme Court Justice

This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5 "FAVORS BRANDEIS NOMINATION,10 TO 8", "Judiciary Committee, by Party Vote, Endorses Him for the Supreme Court", and more (see photos). See photos for coverage on the 1st Jewish Supreme Court justice, Louis Brandeis, getting close to being sworn in.

Other news of the day including sports and various advertisements. Light browning, a little…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 21, 1912

This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "Whitelaw Reid."

In this issue there is a photo spread of "'Tally-Ho!' In Darkest Africa" and "Plays and Players." There is a full page illustration called "The Advance Guard of the Feast" by Walter Biggs and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. 

The Essential Facility Doctrine... a significant ruling...

THE CALL, San Francisco, California, December 17, 1912  The front page of this issue features a banner headline "Huge Anthracite Coal Combine Is Destroyed By Federal Supreme Court" with subheads "Six Railroads Held Monopoly In Perpetuity", "Through Fuel Companies Which They Controlled Transportation Concerns Had Contracts to Purchase Output of the 'Independent' Mines for All Time" "Decision Assures Relief to Public" and more. "The federal supreme court today canceled as violative of the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1912 (color cover not present)  The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Opening of the Olympic Games." Within the issue there is an illustration called "The Latest Arrival at the Political Zoo" by Kemble. The double page is a photo spread called "Where New York's Skyscrapers Cease to be Impressive" and there is another photo spread of "The Last Few Spadefuls." There is also an illustration of "Dr. Sam: 'He May Pull Through--With a Long Rest'" by…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 11, 1912 (does not include Part II - see note below)  Included are the following illustrations and photos: "The Representative American Citizen?" and "IN 1912", both by Kemble. Also a fullpg. with 6 photos relating to the recovery of bodies from the Titanic; a halfpg. photo of a lifeboat drill recently ordered for all trans-Atlantic ships; "Photography from an Aeroplane", "The Lure of the Antarctic", "Convincing Juror Number Twelve", "Theater in the Spring", and…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1912

The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Street of the Automobiles."

This issue has an illustration of "The Ever-Persistent Billy" by E. W. Kemble. There are photos of "Aspects of the Passing Show" and the double page is a photo spread of "Some Art Works From a Great Collection." There is a photo of "The Act That Gave Statehood to Arizona" and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 25, 1911

This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Balfour's Successor."

This issue is has an illustration of "The Little Fellow: 'Come, Mister President, You Can't have the Center of the Stage All the Time" by Kemble. There are photos of "How George Duncan Makes His Drives" (golf) and the double page illustration is of "Seeing New York" by W. L. Jacobs plus much more.

Other…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 28, 1911

This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late Justice Harlan."

This issue is has a photo of "The Great American Game" and "A New Portrait of Lillian Nordica" and there is a photo spread of "The McNamara Trial." There is an illustration of "'I'm Glad, William, That You Are Opposed To Divorce' " by Kemble. There is also an illustration of "Her Friends" by G. Tyng and much more.

…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  August 26, 1911

This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "England's Famine-Threatening Strike."

This issue has an article with photos on the next page of "The Most Graceful of Golfers" by an English Golfer. The double page of this illustration is "Governor Dix and His Secretary in the Executive Offices at the Capitol" by T. de Thulstrup plus photos of "How Death Claimed Two Aviators in  One Day."…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 8, 1911

This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Coronation Procession Passing Trafalgar Square After the Ceremonies in the Abbey."

This issue has a photos of "The Sate Coach Approaching Westminster Abbey"; "London's Great Show"; "The Coronation Procession, The Royal Coach Shown in the Center, Passing Hyde Park Corner." There is a full page illustration of "Where the Noon-Day Lunch-Hour is…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, June 3, 1911

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "New York's Most Famous Citizen."

This issue has an illustration of "A Gallery of Golf Enthusiasts--III.--John D." by Kemble. The double page illustration is of "The Serenade" by George W. Barratt and there is a full page illustration of "The Isle (Aisle) of Our Dreams" by P. D. Johnson. There are also several full page car ads and much more.

Other…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 27, 1911

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Secretary of War."

This issue has an illustration of "A Gallery of Golf Enthusiasts--II.--Vice-President Sherman" by Kemble. There is a photo of "America's Foremost Polo Player" and an article with photos of "Our Polo Ponies and England's"by Alfred Stoddart. The double page illustration is of "An Argument Before the Supreme Court of the United…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 13, 1911

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Bangor's $10,000,000 Fire."

This issue has a double page illustration of "An Achievement of the Medal of Honor--Private John Kennedy...awarded....for distinguished bravery....He remained at his gun and resisted with its implements the advancing cavalry....securing the retreat of the detachment" by Sidney H. Riesenberg. There is a full page illustration of…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City,  April 8, 1911

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is an illustration of "Revenge is Sweet" by Kemble.

This issue has a photo of "New York's Democratic Senator" and an illustration of "Champ Clark and His Friends." There is a photo of "The Burning of New York's State Capitol" and a full page illustration of "The Joy-Riders" by W. L. Jacobs plus much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well,…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 25, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Late Archbishop Ryan."

This issue has an illustration of " 'Who Said Stand Pat?' " by Kemble. There is also a photo spread of "The Rebellion in Mexico." Plus, there is a photo of "A Bird-Man's Notable Flight" and articles of "Unique Copper and Acid Plant of the Tennessee Copper Company"; "The Standard Oil Co."; "Colorado Marble" and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 4, 1911

The front page of this issue is a photo of "Champ Clark."

This issue has photos of "The Democrats On the Ways and Means Committee" and there is an illustration of "The Best Part of the March" by Sidney H. Riesenberg. There are several car ads and much more.

Other advertisements of the day are included as well, helping to portray life at the turn of the century. This issue is in very good condition.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 24, 1910

There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Chief Justice of the United States."

This issue has a photo spread of "The Explosion Which Shook New York" and a full page illustration of "'I Wish Santa Claus Would at Least Switch His Line of Confectionery" by Kemble. The double page is a photo spread of "How New York's Great Cathedral Looks To-Day" and there are photos of "Noteworthy Exhibits…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1910

This issue a full color, cover page. This issue's front page is a photo of "Connecticut Democrats' Choice for Governor."

This issue has an illustration of "His Taftship: 'Can You Beat it? He Cast Me for the Leading Part, and Now he Gobbles the Centre of the Stage and Every Inch of Limelight.' "by Kemble. There are photos of "Colonel Roosevelt Among the Cowboys"; "Another Gold Rush to the Northland" and "Afield with the Younger Sons of Mars."…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 16, 1910

The front page of this issue has a photo of "The Late Chief Justice Fuller."

This issue has an illustration of "Lionization--Speculation --Perturbation" by J. Campbell Cory and there is a photo of "The End of the Fight of the Century", Jeffries and Johnson at Reno. There is also a photo of "The Many-Sided Wife of a Genius--Mme. Georgette Leblanc Maeterlinck" and the double page illustration is of "A Nap is Beneficial to Some People" by W. B. King.…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, May 21, 1910

The front page of this issue has an illustration of "The Visitor in the Morning Sky" which is "an impression of Halley's Comet" by Elizabeth Shippen Green.

This issue has a photo spread of "'I Christen Thee Florida!' " and a photo of "In a Revival of a Famous Play--Miss Florence Roberts." The double page illustration is of "The Comedian's Baby--His Best Audience" by James Montgomery Flagg, and there is a photo of "A Banker's Luncheon to…