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Item #557962THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 11, 1927
* Ruth Snyder
* Henry Judd Gray
* Guilty - electric chair
* Midwest tornado
* Poplar Bluff, Missouri
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* GUARD MRS. SNYDER, VICTIM OF HYSTERIA
* Jail Heads Take Precautions to Prevent Attempt on Life After Nervous Illness
* Gray Is In fair... Read full description -
Item #557857FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 10, 1948
* Rex Barney pitches no-hitter
* Brooklyn Dodgers
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Rex Barney's No-Hit Victory Cops Spotlight" with one column photo of Barney.
Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
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Item #557814THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1948
* John Cunningham breaks world altitude record
* Jet propelled De Havilland Vampire airplane
This 52 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 4: "Says He Flew 10 1/2 Miles High"
Tells of John Cunningham breaking the World's altitude record with his De Havilland Vampire... Read full description -
Item #557805LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, June 12, 1948
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* Citation & Belmont Stakes
* Triple Crown try
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 5: "Citation To Seek Belmont Stakes Win".
He would win the triple crown on this day.
Other news of the day throughout.... Read full description -
Item #557755THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 21, 1934 This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 29 that includes: "DODGERS CONQUER ATHLETICS BY 4-2", "Miss Didrickson Pitches First Inning for Losers Holding Rivals Scoreless", "Triple Play Saves Her" and more with nice two column photo of... Read full description -
Item #557737LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, March 23, 1916
* The great Augusta GA fire (1st report)
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "FIRE KING ON RAMPAGE", "Bad Fire In This State And One In Georgia" and "Property Damage of Several Millions and Thousands Are... Read full description -
Item #557652LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, March 19, 1937
* New London Texas school explosion
* Nice front page headline for display
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "TAKE 500 BODIES FROM RUINS" with subheads that include: "BLAST HORROR... Read full description -
Item #557638THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, February 25, 1928
* The town of Jenny Lind, Arkansas
* Coal mine explosion disaster
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ARKANSAS MINE BLAST IS FATAL TO 13 WORKERS"; "Efforts Hampered For... Read full description -
Item #557627THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, May 10, 1915
* Post RMS Lusitania sinking
* German torpedo submarine
This 10 page newspaper has a nice two column headline on the front page: "Wilson Is Preparing To Voice Indignation Of American People About the Lusitania" with subheads and other related headlines as well. (see photos)
Other news of the day.... Read full description -
Item #557612COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, April 10, 1824
* President James Monroe act
* United States Military
On the front page under an engraving of the Great Seal is: "An Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four...", signed in type: James Monroe.
Other news... Read full description -
Item #557606NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, December 10, 1858 Page 4 has a detailed editorial that criticizes the release of the contract to the highest bidder for the completion of Central Park. A back page report about the "Pike's Peak Mines" has details about the fair quantities of gold "...to be had at these mines."
Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #557408THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, from Detroit, Michigan, dated June 3, 1927
* Charlie Chaplin marriage troubles
* Movie star
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* LITA BRANDED AS 'BAD WIFE' BY FILM STAR
* Chaplin Accuses Her of Friendship For Other Men, Drinking, Neglect of Children
and more. (see)
Other news... Read full description -
Item #557369ALBANY EVENING NEWS, from Albany, New York, dated June 3, 1932
* Stanislaus F. Hausner flight to attempt Warsaw Poland
* Bellanca CH Pacemaker airplane
* Marlene Dietrich
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* POLISH AIRMAN OVER ATLANTIC
* Stanley Hausner Leaves on Attempted Hop to Warsaw
Tells of Stanislaus Hausner's... Read full description -
Item #557328SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, January 26, 1836
* Uncommon title
* Shakers establishment
Page 3 has a report from the "Zanesville (Ohio) Gazette" that states, in part: "Nathan Sharp, the great head of the Shaker establishment, near Lebanon, has taken one of the sisters to wife..." and absconded with... Read full description -
Item #557271THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 6, 1924
* New York Giants vs. Washington Senators
* Photos
* World Series
This 20 page newspaper has four column headlines on the front page that include: "GIANTS WIN 6 TO 4" with inning by inning reporting. Nice scoreboard graph as well. (see)
More inside with photos. Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #557262THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 28, 1931
* Wiley Post and Harold Gatty
* 1st airplane flight around the World (during flight)
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* POST AND GATTY PLOW INTO MUD; PLANE IS SAFE
* First Bad Landing IS Made at Blagoveshchensk as Ship Hits Mire, but Fliers Will... Read full description -
Item #557249LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 18, 1946
* Byron Nelson wins
* New Orleans Open - PGA golf
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 5: "Byron Nelson New Orleans Open Winner" with a one column photo of Byron Nelson. Other news of the day. 8 pages in good condition save for minor margin... Read full description -
Item #557211THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 25, 1946
* Juan Peron elected President of Argentina
This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* ARGENTINES BALLOT IN ORDERLY CROWDS FOR NEW PRESIDENT
* Nation's Poll of 3,000,000 Under Guard of Army Is Peaceful Everywhere
and more. Continues on page 3 with... Read full description -
Item #557210THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Atlanta, Georgia, February 24, 1921
* 1st transcontinental air mail flight flown
* Airplane
* San Francisco California to New York
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* X-COUNTRY MAIL RECORD IS MADE
* San Francisco-to-Hazelhurst, N. Y., Hop Completed in 33 Hours and 20 Minutes
Tells of... Read full description -
Item #557165
* Hunk Anderson
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a lady selecting Masquerade mask, one of which seems to be somewhat like her features (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "Is Notre Dame's Hunk Anderson on the... Read full description -
Item #557148THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 29, 1931 This 100+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BAN JOHNSON IS DEAD; BEGAN WORLD SERIES" "Organizer and First Head of the American League Succumbs After Long Illness" "Led Fight Against Landis" and more. Continues on page 28 with one column... Read full description -
Item #557132THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, May 13, 1915
* Post RMS Lusitania sinking
* German torpedo submarine
This 16 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "United States Demands Reparation From Germany And Cessation of Attacks on American Vessels" with... Read full description -
Item #557122
* Rudy Vallee
* Edgar Bouligny
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a young lady trying on her new Easter bonnet (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "Beginning the Private Life of Rudy Vallee" which includes... Read full description -
Item #557114
* Christy Mathewson and Mordecai Brown
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a cowboy playing a squeeze-box around a young lady (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "The Most Dramatic Ball Game Ever... Read full description -
Item #557034THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 21, 1963
* Willie Mays
* The Say Hey Kid
* San Francisco Giants
This 40+ page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Mays Enters $100,000 Class" plus a two column headline on the following page: "Mays Joins the Elite With $100,000 Pact"... Read full description -
Item #556989THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, February 18, 1957
* Warrenton, Missouri
* Nursing home fire disaster
This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "70 Aged Die in Flash Fire at Rest Home" with two related photos.
Tells of the fire disaster at a nursing home in Warrenton Missouri. This is considered one of the worst... Read full description -
Item #556987COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston MA, Massachusetts, June 24, 1826
* President John Quincy Adams acts
* Washington D.C. improvements
On the front page under "Laws Of The U. States" & an engraving of an eagle and shield are four "Acts" & one "Resolution", each signed in type:... Read full description -
Item #556942MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 7, 1830
* Bizarre
* Married couple born and died on the same date
Among the page 3 obituaries under "Died" is one that reads: "At Marie, near Quebec, June 9, Nouvelle Beauce Jacques Gagne, and Magsaline Morin, his wife, both 77 years old. These two... Read full description -
Item #556926NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, March 23, 1826
* President John Quincy Adams
* Navy appropriations act
On page 3 under an engraving of the Great Seal is:
* An Act making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six...
signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
Other news of the day. Some... Read full description -
Item #556897LESLIE'S WEEKLY ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, May 6, 1909
* Baseball
The front page of this issue has a color illustration titled "The Modern Marathoners".
There are several pages with photos including "Pictorial Bulletin of Recent Noteworthy Events" (8 photos), Civil War and Frightful Massacre in the Turkish Empire" (9 photos),... Read full description -
Item #556842THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 6, 1947
* Joe Louis
* Jersey Joe Walcott
* World heavyweight boxing title fight
This 32 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 19: "Louis, Floored Twice, Beats Walcott on Split Decision to Retain World Title" with subheads and related photos, one showing Joe Louis down on the canvas after... Read full description -
Item #556823THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 10, 1942
* Joe Louis (The Brown Bomber)
* Buddy Baer
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LOUIS STOPS BAER IN OPENING ROUND AS 20,000 LOOK ON" "Californian Is Counted Out in 2:56 After Two Previous 9-Count... Read full description -
Item #556822LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 29, 1933
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* DEATH COMES TO FATTY ARBUCKLE
* Dies of Heart Attack Early Today in New York City
Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
source: wikipedia: Roscoe Conkling... Read full description -
Item #556791THE BELLINGHAM HERALD, Bellingham, Washington, May 26, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger hunted
* Two months before death
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "East Chicago Combed In Hunt for Dillinger".
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #556779LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 14, 1963
* Syncom 1
* 1st communications satellite
* Failure
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "U.S. Satellite Fired into Hanging Orbit". This was the 1st attempt at sending a communications satellite into space.
Other news of the day. Light... Read full description -
Item #556777LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated February 15, 1966
* Wilt Chamberlain
* Philadelphia 76ers
* Bob Pettit
* NBA Basketball all-time scoring record made
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5:
* 'Wilt' Proves His Point Shattering Pettit's Mark
Other news of the day. Light browning with... Read full description -
Item #556756THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, May 30 & 31, 1934
* Wild Bill Cummings
* Indianapolis 500
These 16 page newspapers has coverage on the 1934 Indianapolis 500. The May 30th issue has one column headlines on page 12 that include: "33 CARS ENTERED IN 500-MILE RACE" and more.
The 31st issue has a banner headline on page 11: "WILD BILL... Read full description -
Item #556711DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania PA June 6, 1892
* Oil City Pennsylvania
* Titusville PA
* Oil Creek Disaster (1st report)
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2 that include:
* FIRE FOLLOWS FLOOD
* A Veritable Reign of Terror in the Oil Creek Valley
* More Than One Hundred Lives Reported Lost
* Burning Oil On The... Read full description -
Item #556672THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, February 6, 1863.
* Charleston Harbor SC
* Ironclad warships
* Fort Donelson Tennessee
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are:
* IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH
* The Affair Off Charleston Harbor
* The Union Iron-Clad... Read full description -
Item #556642THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 7, 1925
* Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Senators
* Opening game (during game)
* World Series
This 16 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "WASHINGTON 3; PITTSBURGH 1" with subheads and photos of both managers. Also inning by inning reporting also on the front... Read full description -
Item #556641THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 14, 1924
* Senator Frank Bosworth Brandegee suicide
* From a New London, Connecticut newspaper
This 14 page newspaper ha s a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "SENATOR BRANDEGEE ENDS LIFE BY GAS AT WASHINGTON; PERSONAL FINANCIAL TROUBLES BELIEVED TO BE REASON" with subheads and one... Read full description -
Item #556637LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 6, 1955 This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 6: "HONUS WAGNER, ALL-TIME GREAT SHORTSTOP, DIES AT 81 NEAR PITTSBURGH"
Other news of the day including a report on the upcoming fight involving Sugar Ray Robinson late in his career. (see)
Light browning at the margins, otherwise... Read full description -
Item #556620NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, New York, NY, June 27, 1934
* Babe Ruth
* New York Yankees
This 30 page newspaper has a nice three column headline on the front page: "RUTH BELTS NO. 12 WITH ONE ON; COTTON'S 67 LEADS IN OPEN" with subheads and lineup. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #556608LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York City, New York, April 1, 1882
* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow...
The front page of this issue has a full page, black-bordered portrait of "The Late Henry Wadsworth Longfellow". Inside, there is a full page illustration of Longfellow in his library at a desk.
One page has 4 illustrations of flooded towns... Read full description -
Item #556585THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 20, 1920
* Arkansas & Mississippi killer tornadoes (1st report)
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "22 LIVES LOST IN TORNADOES; 100 ARE INJURED", "Northwest Arkansas Is Swept by Series of Storms--Property Loss Very Heavy". According to records,... Read full description -
Item #556578HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, May, 1870
* American Indians
* Florida tribes
* Prints
Beginning on the front page is an 18 page article: "Our Barbarian Brethren" that has 23 illustrations of various Indian implements & tools & more, plus a chart of "Indian Symbols", one of "A Scalp" & a scene of "Floridian Widows... Read full description -
Item #556463LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 10, 1969
* Boeing 747 commercial airliner
* Jet airplane
* Jumbo jet 1st flight
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 3: "Boeing Probes Minor Problem On Huge Jet".
Tells of the very 1st test flight of the famous passenger jet airplane. Other news of the day.
Lightly... Read full description -
Item #556428THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 28, 1942
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Tony Motosi
* Pre title fight
This 22 page newspaper has a small, discrete one column headline on page 19: "Robinson KO's Motosi for 124th Straight"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good... Read full description -
Item #556391TAUNTON DAILY NEWS, Massachusetts, October 8, 1948 This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Cleveland Leads In Fifth 2-0" with related photo, lineup and current score as the game as this issue was published in the fifth inning of game 3.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little... Read full description -
Item #556375TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 7, 1958 This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Bosox William Inks Top Player Contract" with a two column photo of Ted William signing what was then the highest paid one year contract in baseball history.
A drop in the bucket compared what... Read full description
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