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THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 2, 1948
* Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. USC Trojans
* Orange Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. Kansas Jayhawks
* Sugar Bowl: Texas Longhorns vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
* Cotton Bowl: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. SMU Mustangs
This 56 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 17: "Michigan Routs U.S.C. Before 93,000 in Rose Bowl; Texas Topples Alabama" with subheads and related photo.
Also reports on the Orange, Cotton and Sugar Bowl games with more…
THE GRANGE VISITOR, Schoolcraft, Michigan, Dec. 15, 1880
* 19th century Kalamazoo County
This is a semi-monthly: "...by Order of the Executive Committee Michigan State Grange".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed which folds out to one sheet, small hole near the middle of the font leaf, good condition.
Background:The Grange Visitor was a semimonthly newspaper published from 1875 to at least 1896 by the Michigan State Grange. It served as the official voice of Michigan’s chapter of…
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Friday, October 21, 1927
* Michigan Stadium "The Big House" opening
* Formal dedication (EVE) - Wolverines
* NCAA College football - Michigan-Ohio State rivalry
The front page of section two (sports) (pg. 29) has a banner heading: "TWO REGULAR PLACES ON MICHIGAN TEAM UNDECIDED" with subheads. Also a one column heading: "85,000 TO SEE MICHIGAN PLAY" with subhead: "Governors of Two States To Take Part in Exercises Dedicating Stadium"
Page 30 has a banner…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 18, 1990
* Tom Harmon "Old 98" death - editorial
* Michigan Wolverines Heisman trophy winner
* NCAA college football star
Near the bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Old 98: Something Special to the End" with photo. (see images)
Complete 1st and sport's sections only with a total 62 pages, nice condition.
Background:Tom Harmon, born September 28, 1919, was a legendary University of Michigan football star who played from 1938…
THE DETROIT NEWS, November 30, 1948
* Michigan Wolverines
* National champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football
The front page of the sport's section (page 25) has a two column heading: "Final Score for '48--'M' 3,448, Irish 3,325" with standings. (see images) First report coverage on the Michigan Wolverines officially being named national champions of college football by the associated press (AP poll). Nice to have in a Michigan publication.
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition,…
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 27, 1933
* Prohibition ending in Michigan
* Beer - liquor soon to return soon
* Governor Comstock signs beer bill
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "Beer For Michigan In 10 Days" with subheads and photo of the governor signing. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Background: On April 27, 1933, Michigan Governor William A. Comstock signed a landmark beer bill that legalized the sale of beer containing up…
SPORT'S SECTION only of the New York Times, Nov. 20, 1932
* Michigan Wolverines NCAA football - University
* Declared 1932 Big Ten Conference champions
The top of page 2 has a 5 column heading: "Western Conference Football Crown Won by Michigan" with subheads, stats and lineups. (see images)
Complete sport's section only with 10 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Background:In 1932, the Michigan Wolverines claimed the Big Ten football championship under the leadership of head…
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, November 23, 1941
* Michigan - Ohio State football Rivalry
* 1st meeting as ranked teams (AP Poll)
This 40+ page newspaper has loads of college football reports in the sport's section with one column headlines: "MICHIGAN AND OHIO STATE PLAY 20-20 DEADLOCK", "85,753 Fans Thrilled as Big Nine Rivals Put On Fine Offensive Battle", with lineups (see photos). See below for explanation of this game.
Other news of the day including sports and…
Of "The House that Cazzie Built" fame...
THE DETROIT NEWS PICTORIAL MAGAZINE, Detroit, Michigan, February 7, 1965
* Cazzie Russell - from during his "building of the house" era
* Michigan Wolverines' basketball legend
* Would become the NBA's #1 pick, all-star, coach, and winner of Athletes in Action's, "Coach Wooden 'Keys to Life' Award."
The cover has a full-page color photo of Cazzie, with the caption: "What Makes Cazzie a Star", with additional photos and considerable coverage taking 2 inside pages. Great to have in a…
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 4, 1956
* Hudsonville, Michigan tornado disaster
* Berlin, Wisconsin
This 40 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "45 DEAD, 185 INJURED IN SERIES OF STORMS" with subheads and related photo showing tornado damage in Berlin, Wisconsin. (see)
Tells of the 1956 Hudsonville-Standale tornado disaster. This tornado outbreak affected many other areas as well.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear,…
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 21, 1929
* Etta L. Fairchild murder
* Witch's spell killing - wicca
* Eugene & Pearl Burgess
* Kalamazoo, Michigan
The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "WIFE ASSUMES ALL BLAME IN WITCH KILLING" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on the killing of Etta Fairchild by Eugene and Pearl Burgess at Kalamazoo, Michigan. This would end up to be the last 'witch trial' in America.
Complete 1st section only with 22 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
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CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 10, 1940
* Tom Harmon wins Heisman Trophy "Old 98"
* Michigan Wolverines halfback
* NCAA college football
Page 25 has a one column heading: "HARMON IS GIVEN HEISMAN TROPHY; SAYS HE'S LUCKY" (see) First report coverage on Michigan Wolverine star football player, Tom Harmon, winning the Heisman Trophy.
Complete with 34 pages, some various archival mending along the margins, page 25 is fine, small binding holes along the spine, otherwise nice.
wikipedia…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, December 10, 1933
* Michigan Wolverines
* National champions (1st report)
* Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
* NCAA college football
The top of page 5 of this section has a banner headline: "Dickinson System Puts Michigan Eleven at Top for Second Successive Year" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Michigan Wolverines officially being named national champions of college football under the Dickinson points system.
Other sporting news…
THE WESTERN AMATEUR, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jan. 15, 1878
* The amateur press movement
his is an "amateur press" newspaper done by and for young printing hobbyists, a popular avocation at the time.
Background: The Western Amateur, published in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was a short-lived 19th-century newspaper associated with the amateur press movement, a network of small, independently produced publications circulated by hobbyist…
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. June 15, 1971
* Hazelwood Street massacre - murders
* Detroit, Michigan home shootings
* 8 African-Americans executions
Page 10 has a heading that reads: "Detroit Police Hunt 4 After 7 'Executions'" (see images)
Complete with 42 pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The Hazelwood massacre was a June 1971 mass murder in which eight people were shot and killed in a house on Hazelwood Street in Detroit, Michigan. All…
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, December 2, 1952
* Michigan State Spartans
* National champions (1st report)
* NCAA college football
The top of the front page has a small inset with text: "Michigan State No. 1 Team in Final Associated Press Poll"
Page 17 has a two column heading: "Spartans First in Final Polls" with standings. (see images) First report coverage on the Michigan State Spartans officially being named national champions of college football by the associated press (AP poll).
…
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, January 2, 1844
* Early Michigan
* Copper mining
Page 3 has a report from a Rochester newspaper about "Copper Mines" that says:
* ...331 veins of copper and lead ore have been discovered in Northern Michigan, bordering on Lake Superior, by an exploring party of miners,and that applications have been made to the...Govenment for...permits...companies...are now mining...at Copper Harbor and Presque Isle River....
Note: These discoveries marked the…
WEEKLY MERCURY, Constantine, Michigan, January 26, 1871
* Rare Midwestern title
* St. Joseph County
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day and several period advertisements.
Complete in nice condition.
Background: The Weekly Mercury was a 19th-century local newspaper published in Constantine, Michigan, primarily serving St. Joseph County and its surrounding communities. It appeared under names such as the Weekly Mercury and St. Joseph County Advertiser, reflecting common naming practices of the…
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, November 6, 1926
* North Lake, MIchigan mining explosion
* Barnes-Heckler iron mine
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "MINE EXPERTS GIVE US HOPE" "24 Sign Statement, after Investigation, That All Must Be Dead"
Tells of the Barnes-Hecker Iron Mine explosion at North Lake, Michigan.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 9, 1964
* Mount Clemens & New Baltimore, Michigan
* Tornado disaster (1st report)
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "12 Killed, 600 Injured By Tornado in Michigan". Tells of the tornadoes disaster that hit Mount Clemens and New Baltimore, Michigan.
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise good.
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 26, 1919
* Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry
* Very 1st Buckeyes victory in this game
* Ferry Field, Ann Arbor
Page 4 of the sport's section (near the back) has a one column heading: "Ohio State Wins, 13-3" with subhead and lineups. Text includes: "...Michigan went down to defeat before Ohio State, 13-3, this afternoon for the first time..." (see images)
Complete in a thick Sunday edition with over 100 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding…
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, January 8, 1902
* Negaunee, Michigan
* Ore mine disaster
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "FIFTEEN LOST IN MINE", "Terrible Disaster Reported From Michigan", "Were At Bottom Of Shaft" and more. 1st report coverage on the mine Cave-in disaster at Negaunee, Michigan.
Also a comical report on the front page of a man having a stupor with dynamite. Other news and advertisements of the day. Light browning,…
THE COMMERICAL APPEAL, Memphis, December 12, 1934
* Kerns Hotel fire holocaust (1st report)
* Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
The front page has a three column headline: "14 Dead, 30 Missing In Hotel Holocaust; Toll May Reach 40" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Kerns Hotel fire disaster in Lansing Michigan.
30 pages, loose along the spine, some margin wear, more so along the spine.
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 17, 1931
* Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan
* Henry Ford Motor Company employees
* African American Detroit suburb experiment
* The Great Depression era
The top of the front page is a two column heading: "Ford Acts to Aid Debt-Ridden Workers; Begins Rehabilitation of a Whole Village" (see) First report coverage on Henry Ford trying an experiment in Inkster, Michigan that would help Ford Motor Company employees get out of debt during the great depression.
…
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint, Michigan bank robbery
Page 3 has one column headings: "$30,000 RAID IS LAID TO DILLINGER GANG" "Presence of Leader Himself in Foray on Bank at Flint, Mich., Is Doubted" "Woman One Of The Band" and more. (see images)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Background:On May 18, 1934, a gang widely believed to be associated with John Dillinger struck the…
FITCHBURG DAILY NEWS, Massachusetts, October 16, 1908
* Metz, Michigan fire of 1908
* Millersburg, Michigan
This 12 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page that include: "DEATH COMES TO MANY IN FORREST FIRE" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, June 3, 1877
* Onota, Au Train Township
* Michigan Ghost town (village)
* Fire disaster
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: "Onota, Michigan, Entirely Destroyed by Fire" "Seven Hundred People Homeless--Loss $100,000" "Fighting Fire" See image for text here.
Complete, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 13, 1933
* Prohibition ending in Michigan
* Beer - liquor soon to return
* Michigan Senate passes beer bill
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Senate Passes Beer Bill by 26 to 3 Vote" with subheads. (see) Prohibition would officially end a few weeks later.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally is in good condition.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1887
* University of Michigan - U-M
* Ann Arbor buildings prints
Nice, tipped-in double page centerfold: "The University Of Michigan, At Ann Arbor" features 9 illustrations of the notable buildings on the campus, including: "The Library" "The Museum" "The Medical School" "The School Of Dentistry" "The Observatory" "The Chemical Laboratory" "The Main Building" "The Law School" & "The President's House". There is also an illustration of "A Walk On…
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Nov. 20, 1977
* Michigan Wolverines vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
* NCAA college football rivalry game w/ photos
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "Woody's the Aggressor but Michigan Wins on Points" with subhead: "106,024 See Wolverines Earn Rose Bowl Trip, 14-6" and two related photos. (see images)
Much coverage on other college football games throughout. Complete sport's section only with all 16 pages, nice condition.
* Early Michigan census population
A page 2 report says that the population in Michigan increased by 10,000 during the present season due to emigration. States that the area is rapidly developing in other respects like the cultivation of wheat, along with internal improvements, plus mention ...that territories... covered with dense forests during the last war, are now divided up into cultivated farms. Other news of the day includes: "Girard
THE DETROIT NEWS, June 11, 1964
* Sister Lakes, Michigan
* The Dewey Lake Monster
* Bigfoot - Sasquatch - Cryptid
* "Monster Town, U.S.A."
The front page has a two column heading: "'Frankenstein Snarl of Traffic Loosed by 'Monster' Hunt" with subheads and related illustration. (see images) Coverage continues inside with related map.
Complete with all 50+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.
Background: The 1964…
* Early seduction law in Michigan
* Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York
Page 3 has an item: Law against Seduction.--The state of Michigan have [sic] just passed a severe law against seduction and licentiousness, punishing them with imprisonment in the State Prison for 3 to 5 Years. Other news of the day includes: "Destructive Conflagaration" "The Black Tongue" "Fire At Canton and more. Some ads as well.
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 20, 1931
* Mount Pleasant, Michigan
* Isabella County
Page 13 has a one column heading: "7 DIE OF BURNS IN OIL WELL FIRE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Mount Pleasant, Michigan oil well explosion disaster. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality…
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 7, 1958
* Midland, Michigan
* Viscount airplane airliner crash
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "47 PERISH IN PLANE CRASH" with subhead: "Aircraft Hits Field in Michigan"
Other news of the day. 8 pages in good condition.
* Early Washtenaw County Michigan - 3,000 inhabitants - Indian territory
On page 3 under Domestic is a brief item: Washtenaw county, in Michigan Territory, which three years ago contained but a single white inhabitant, has now a population of three thousand. Other news of the day includes: "Palestine Mission" "Williams College" "Steam Boat Disasters" and more. A few foxing spots, area of lite foxing.
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1887 Nice doublepage centerfold: "The University Of Michigan, At Ann Arbor" features 9 illustrations of the notable buildings on the campus, including: "The Library" "The Museum" "The Medical School" "The School Of Dentistry" "The Observatory" "The Chemical Laboratory" "The Main Building" "The Law School" & "The President's House". There is also an illustration of "A Walk On Campus" & a small one of the "Main Entrance To Campus", plus portraits of: "James…
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, July 28, 1969
* Michigan Murders ends with last victim
* Ypsilanti Ripper - serial killer
* John Norman Chapman - Karen Sue Beineman
The front page has a one column heading: "8th Girl Is Found Murdered" (see) First report coverage on the discovery of the last victim of the "Co-Ed Killer", John Norman Chapman.
Other news of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
THE DETROIT NEWS, Jan. 13, 1928
* 5 year old girl Dorothy Schneider w/ photos
* Mount Morris, Michigan kidnapping & murder
* Slayer suspect Adolph Hotelling arrest ?
The front page has a displayable banner headline: "SUSPECT HELD AT FLINT IN SLAYING OF GIRL, 5" with subheads and related pictorial.
Complete with 48 pages, light toning and a some wear at the margins, a few binding holes along the spine & 1st column.
THE HURON COUNTY NEWS, Port Austin, Michigan, May 29, 1873
* Rare title
This 4 page newspaper has new of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete, a little fold wear with a few archival tape mends, light toning, generally in good condition.
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 18, 1934
* John Dillinger gang
* Flint Michigan MI bank robbery
* Early, same day 1st report
The front page has a one column heading: "MICH. BANK HELD UP BY 3 BANDITS" See image for brief text here. An early, same day report here, probably the reason for the brief article here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, a small binding holes along spine, otherwise nice.
Michigan State Football... Woman play football too?
THE DETROIT NEWS (Pictorial Magazine section only), Detroit, MI, November 8, 1953 The front cover has a great photo titled, "Rookies of the Big Ten", with additional coverage on page eight and nine. The image shows close-up shots of Evan Slonac, Jim Neal, Don Dahoney, and Tom Yewic - players from Michigan State in its first season in the Big Ten. Inside coverage also has articles and photos focused on woman in football, which includes a shot of Debbie Reynolds posing as a passer standing on…
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, May 1, 1858 Inside has 2 pages of text with 8 prints of: "Cottage Architecture". Also a print of: "The Union School any Niles, Michigan" with an article, plus: "The City of Kandahar, Afghanistan".
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, October 3, 1879
* Adrian, Michigan
* Lenawee County Fair
* Grandstands disaster
This uncommon 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.
The front page has one column headings: " A FEARFUL FALL", "Adrian, Mich., Visited by a Sad Catastrophe", "A Grand Stand Gives Way With Two Thousand People" and more. Actual report is on page 2. See images for text here.
Complete, a little margin wear, otherwise in good…
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1951
* Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. California Golden Bears
* Sugar Bowl: Kentucky Wilcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners
* Orange Bowl: Clemson Tigers vs. Miami Hurricanes
* Cotton Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 6) that include:
* Bowl Games Provide A Fitting Climax To Surprise Season
more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light margin…
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 9, 1953 This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "TORNADO DEATH TOLL 128" with subhead: "Report That 750 Persons Are Injured"
This tells of the Flint, Michigan tornado outbreak which was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history.
Other news of the day. Good condition.
THE EVENING NEWS, Detroit, June 5, 1901
* Beavertown, Michigan murders
* Will Arnell spree killings
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "FIVE PEOPLE SHOT BY A FRENZIED HOTEL MAN" with subheads. (see images)
Eight pages, light toning, some margin wear, generally good. Should be handled with care.
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 11, 1937
* Flint, Michigan sit-down strike ends
* United Automobile Workers (UAW) to Labor Union
* GM General Motors
The front page has a great banner headline: "GEN. MOTORS STRIKE ENDED" with subheads. Nice for display. More on page 6. A few related photos are on the back page. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 26, 1908
* USS Michigan (BB-27) launching
* United States Navy battleship
* Camden, New Jersey shipyard
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "AMERICA'S DREADNAUGHT TAKES TO THE WATER THIS MORNING" with photo. (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 paper.
Complete with 8 pages, small library stamps within the masthead,…
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 11, 1899
* Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan
* Joseph Harvey family murders
The front page has a one column heading: "WHOLESALE BUTCHERY" with subheads. (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 paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 8 pages, a few small library stamps within the masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine,…
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