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Item #675856EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug.10, 1903
* Battle of Wooster Mound - Oklahoma
* Martin Brothers Gang vs. Lawmen
The front page has a one column heading: "SHERIFFS KILL TWO OUTLAWS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally... Read full description -
Item #675852EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 29, 1903
* Tewksbury Massachusetts explosion disaster
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "AWFUL EXPLOSION IN MASSACHUSETTS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not... Read full description -
Item #675851EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 23, 1903
* HMS King Edward VII Launching
* Royal Navy battleship
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BIG BATTLESHIP IS LAUNCHED" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not... Read full description -
Item #675839STOCKTON DAILY RECORD, California, Dec. 17, 1915 The front page has a nice graphic headed: "President Will Turn from Affairs of State to Those of Matrimony & Marry Tomorrow" with photos of both Woodrow Wilson and Edith Galt within a heart.
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Item #675835THE WASHINGTON POST, April 15, 1981
* Historic 1st Space Shuttle success (Columbia)
The front page banner headline announces: "Astronauts Fly Shuttle to Perfect Landing" with subhead: "Craft's Maiden Flight Meets All Expectations" and 3 related photos.
A new era in space exploration has begun, and nice... Read full description -
Item #675810EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 17, 1903
* McAlester, Oklahoma - Indian Territory
* Murderer Dora Wright - Woman hanging
The bottom of the front page has a one column heading: "WHITE MAN HANGED BY KENTUCKY MOB" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to... Read full description -
Item #675803LOS ANGELES EXPRESS, California, a pair of issues dated July 13 and 14 1908 each with front page content concerning the Olympic Games in London. Included are photos of 5 American participants as well a: "The Olympic Stadium, London".
Each issue is complete in 16 pages, light toning, generally nice. -
Item #675801THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, April 6, 1915
* Jess Williard vs. Jack Johnson
* The "Great white hope" defeats 1st Black Boxing Champion
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report)
Among the front page heads: "Vicious Right Swing to Johnson's Jaw Wins Title for Jess Willard" with a full-figure... Read full description -
Item #675790LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 20, 1988
* Best "Willow" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* High Fantasy cult film - Ron Howard
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Willow" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the... Read full description -
Item #675788SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, February 9, 1938
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Alcatraz federal prison "The Rock"
* Best title to be had ? - rare as such
The front page has a one column heading: "Prison Death fear Drives Capone Mad" with subheads. Related photo under: "FEAR" and brief text is on page 10.... Read full description -
Item #675772USA TODAY, Thursday, April 26, 1988
* Michael Jordan becoming a superstar
* Chicago Bulls NBA basketball
The front page of the sport's section has a illustration which includes the likeness of Michael Jordan with heading: "NBA selects its best" Also a two column heading: "Jordan has no peer, say his peers"... Read full description -
Item #675765SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of The Des Moines Register, Iowa, Aug. 19, 1958
* Floyd Patterson vs. Roy Harris
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This is the sports section only, with a nice banner headline: "PATTERSON KEEPS TITLE ON T.K.O. IN 12TH" with related subheads, and two photos, one showing a bloodied Roy Harris... Read full description -
Item #675756THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 12, 1934
* Bathysphere deep-sea submersible
* Otis Barton & William Beebe record dive
* New York Zoological Society
The front page has a one column heading: "DR. BEEBE DESCENDS 2,510 FEET IN OCEAN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with 2 related photos.
Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #675755RED WING DAILY EAGLE, Minnesota, a trio of issues August 16, 17 & 18, 1926 Each has a front page article concerning the near-death illness of famous film star Rudolph Valentino, including: "Valentino Out of Danger After Serious Operation" with subhead; and: "Valentino Worries About Pola As... Read full description -
Item #675754USA TODAY, October 26, 1984
* Michael Jordan & Hakeem Olajuwon
* Opening day NBA Basketball as rookies
* Chicago Bulls & Houston Rockets
Page 11 of the sport's section has a list of the rosters of each NBA team under the heading: "NBA OPENING-DAY ROSTERS" which includes the Chicago Bulls with: "23... Read full description -
Item #675753THE WASHINGTON POST, Aug. 10, 1974
* President Richard Nixon resigns
* Gerald Ford becomes president
* Best publication to be had
The 2-line banner headline announces: "Ford Becomes 38th President, Promises Openness and Candor" with a front page photo of Nixon headed: "Sad, Emotional Nixon Bids Farewell to... Read full description -
Item #675748THE NEW YORK HERALD, April 9, 1873
* James O'Kelly arrested in Cuba
* Irish nationalist journalist
* Best title to be had - rare as such
The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "IMPRISONED" "Interest Excited by the Arrest of Jas. J. O'Kelly at Manzanillo" and more. (see) Text takes up... Read full description -
Item #675745THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Neb., January 3, 1931
* Marshal Joseph Joffre death
* World War I French general
The front page has a four column headline: "'PAPA' JOFFRE IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning minor wear at the margins, generally very nice. -
Item #675744THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Penn., February 1, 1908
* 1st successful use of insanity plea in court
* Harry Thaw - Stanford White murder trial
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "Harry K. Thaw Acquitted Today Of Murder Of Stanford White" with subheads. (see)
Ten pages, light toning, piece torn away at the bottom... Read full description -
Item #675742THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1870
* Gen. George Henry Thomas
* Death - funeral
The front page has an article headed: "THE LATE GEN. THOMAS" "Final Funeral Ceremonies at Troy" "An Immense Throng Present" and more with smaller subheads. Text takes up over 2 1/2 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, minor... Read full description -
Item #675741LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 11, 1990
* Nelson Mandela freed (day of)
* South African president
* Buster Douglas knockouts Mike Tyson
* Famous Heavyweight boxing upset
The front page has a report on the same day Nelson Mandela would be released from prison after serving 27 years with headline: "S. Africa to Free Black Leader Mandela... Read full description -
Item #675730THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1929
* Raymond Hitchcock death (1st report)
* Silent film & stage actor - Broadway
Page 31 has one column headings: "RAYMOND HITCHCOCK DIES IN CALIFORNIA" "Musical Comedy Star, Long Ill, Collapses at His Wife's Side in Automobile" "On Stage Nearly 40 Years" and more with photo.... Read full description -
Item #675719THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 4, 1866
* Jay Cooke & his banking house
* Financier of the Civil War
* Wall Street Panic of 1873 fame
Page 6 of this newspaper contains an advertisement for the: "Banking House of Jay Cooke & Co." with a few more details (see). Other high profile financier ads as well.... Read full description -
Item #675718NEW YORK HERALD, EXTRA - Arrival of the Steamship COLUMBIA ! at Boston, Sixteen Days Later...", October 22, 1841 An unusual broadside "Extra" issue filled with news from Europe as arrived on boat the ship "Columbia". The reverse is entirely blank.
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Item #675704THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1932
* Bonus Army conflict
* World War I veterans
* Washington D.C.
The top of the front page is a one column heading: "DRIVE BONUS PICKETS FROM WHITE HOUSE; POLICE ISOLATE AREA" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside with 3 related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history... Read full description -
Item #675703LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 13, 1990
* Nelson Mandela freed
* South African president
* Donald Trump files for divorce
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "'Overwhelmed' by Warm Reception, Mandela Says" with photo. Much more on page 8. Coverage on Nelson Mandela being released from... Read full description -
Item #675698USA TODAY, Thursday, May 2, 1988
* Michael Jordan makes NBA history
* Chicago Bulls NBA basketball - playoffs
* 1st player to score 50+ points in consecutive games
Near the bottom of the front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "Jordan's 55 lifts Bulls to 2-0 lead" with photo of Jordan. (see)
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Item #675692NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 3, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 5, which was part of a larger series: "FROM THE MISSOURI TO THE... Read full description -
Item #675691NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 3, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 5, which was part of a larger series: "FROM THE MISSOURI TO THE... Read full description -
Item #675689NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, April 21, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "FROM THE MISSOURI TO THE... Read full description -
Item #675687NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "FROM THE MISSOURI TO THE... Read full description -
Item #675685NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 18, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 5, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado--Up... Read full description -
Item #675684NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 25, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series:... Read full description -
Item #675683NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 8, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "A... Read full description -
Item #675680NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 11, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 5, which was part of a larger series:... Read full description -
Item #675679NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Sept. 19, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 2, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To... Read full description -
Item #675678NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado--The... Read full description -
Item #675677NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Oct. 3, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado--Final... Read full description -
Item #675676NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Oct. 10, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado--Two... Read full description -
Item #675675NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Oct. 24, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 3, which was part of a larger series: "A... Read full description -
Item #675673NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 14, 1866 The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 2, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado"... Read full description -
Item #675670NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Nov. 28, 1866
* Early Colorado Territory description
The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.
This issue has one on page 2, which was part of a... Read full description -
Item #675666THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan.16, 1966 (2nd section only) On pg. 9 of this section is a 5 column headline: "Breaking Away From His Bondage to Bond". Terence Young, James Bond director, discusses his reasons for disliking Bond movies but also defends the movies against their harshest critics claim that, "... Bond is a fascist"... Read full description -
Item #675665THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 14, 1960
* The front page has the dramatic 6 column headline: "La. Troopers Called to Close Schools" and "Legislators Defy U.S. Court Order". The coverage describing : "A caravan of state troopers massed on the fringes of New Orleans at dawn today, a few hours before five Negro girls were to enter... Read full description -
Item #675663NEW YORK POST, November 24 & 25, 1948
This is a 2-issue set containing the advertisement for the parade and coverage of the day of events. An inside page has a very impressive illustration of the Macy's Day Parade with listings of the floats present that day. The illustration is titled "MACY'S DAY THANKSGIVING PARADE STARTS... Read full description -
Item #675659NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 5, 1867 The years following the Civil War were years of expansion west, causing the inevitable conflict with the Native American tribes. Such reports were not uncommon in period newspapers. This is one such issue.
The front page has: "The Indian War" which takes close to half a... Read full description -
Item #675658NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 12, 1867 The years following the Civil War were years of expansion west, causing the inevitable conflict with the Native American tribes. Such reports were not uncommon in period newspapers. This is one such issue.
The front page has: "The Indian War" which takes half a column with... Read full description -
Item #675655NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 26, 1867 The years following the Civil War were years of expansion west, causing the inevitable conflict with the Native American tribes. Such reports were not uncommon in period newspapers. This is one such issue.
The front page has: "The Indian War" which takes close to half a... Read full description -
Item #675654NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 10, 1867
* Post Civil War Westward expansion
* Indians - Native Americans tensions
The years following the Civil War were years of expansion west, causing the inevitable conflict with the Native American tribes. Such reports were not uncommon in period newspapers. This is one such issue.
... Read full description -
Item #675647NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Oct. 23, 1867 The front page has: "The Indians" which reports from the Plains & at Fort Larned. Included as well is a letter from Fort Sumner, New Mexico concerning the Indian situation mentioning the Navajos, Apaches, and Utahs.
Page 6 has: "The Pacific Railroad" "Railroad... Read full description
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