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Item #652020THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 23, 1937
* Ruth Roland death (1st report)
* Stage and film actress - producer
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "RUTH ROLAND DIES; FORMER FILM STAR" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 56 pages, rag edition in nice condition. -
Item #652018THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., July 24, 1962
* Telstar communication satellite
* Very 1st Transatlantic live television
The front page has a four column heading: "TV Links Old World and New" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the very 1st publicly live transatlantic television signal via satellite.
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Item #651992THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Phoenix, Aug. 31, 1997 The headline reads: "Princess Diana Killed" with subhead: "Chased by paparazzi, she and friend die in crash." with small photos of her, Dodi Fayed, and the car (see).
The complete first section of 30 pages of what was presumably a much thicker newspaper being a Sunday edition. Very nice... Read full description -
Item #651985LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., October 20, 1960
* United States embargo against Cuba beginning
What has since become an extremely significant event in United States foreign relations, the embargo against Cuba with a three column heading on the front page: "U. S. Meeting Difficulties In Crackdown on Cuba". (see)
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Item #651984THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, June 9, 1928
* 1st Trans-pacific airplane flight ends
* Southern Cross monoplane to Australia
* Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith
The front page has a one column heading: "FLYING 4 HOP INTO OPEN ARMS OF AUSTRALIA" with subhead. (see)
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Item #651981THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 20, 1947
* "Exodus 1947" - violence breaks out
* 28 Jewish refugees in hospital... British constable shot
The front page, under: "World News Summarized," has the brief mention of two Judaica related items which appear in detail on pages 22 and 23. Page 22 has: "BRITISH... Read full description -
Item #651944TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 11, 1925 The last column of the ftpg. has heads on the famous Scopes "monkey" trial at Dayton, Tennessee: "SEEK TO BAR THE EVIDENCE OF SCIENTISTS" "Prosecution in the Scopes Case Against It" "Its Exclusion Would Shorten Length of Trial" with the text carrying... Read full description -
Item #651927THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 9, 1934
* Gordon Johnston (soldier) death
* Medal of Honor recipient
* Theodore Roosevelt ' Rough Riders
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "COL. JOHNSTON DIES OF INJURY AT POLO" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Gordon Johnston, American soldier , Medal of... Read full description -
GM grants their 1st cost of living raise...
Item #651922THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 25, 1948 The front page has: "JERUSALEM FIGHTING IS STILL HEAVY," with subhead, "Arabs Meet To Study Truce Plan," and, "Is Britain Helping The Arabs With American Recovery Funds." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War (see images for... Read full description -
Death of Col. Anthony J. D. Bidlle...
Item #651914THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 28, 1948 The front page has: "Bitter Two-Week Struggle Ends: Last-Ditch Jewish Forces Surrender In Jerusalem," with related text providing details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, and the unrelated, "Famed Marine Succumbs After Long Illness," which tells of the death of the beloved... Read full description -
Item #651911THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 29, 1948 The front page has: "Jews Blockaded: Arabs Open Attack In Modern Jerusalem," with related text providing details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, and the unrelated, "CHRYSLER WORKERS BACK ON THE JOB," which tells of the end of the labor dispute... Read full description -
Item #651905THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1937
* Andrew Mellon death (1st report)
* Banker, businessman, philanthropist
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "ANDREW MELLON DIES AT AGE OF 82 IN SOUTHAMPTON" with subheads. (See) Much more on page 5 with related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this... Read full description -
Item #651899THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 25, 1937
* Albert Roussel death
* French music composer
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "ALBERT ROUSSEL, 68, COMPOSER, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news,... Read full description -
Item #651898THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, May 12, 1925 The first column head notes: "VON HINDENBURG TAKES OATH OF OFFICE IN BERLIN" with related subheads, the report carrying over to page 16. In January, 1933, he would appoint Adolph Hitler as Chancellor.
Twenty pages, binding slits at the blank spine, good... Read full description -
Item #651883THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 19, 1948 The front page has: "Heavy Fighting In Jerusalem," and: "Arabs Form Ring Of Steel Around City." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. See images for details. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 14 pages, some... Read full description -
Russia becomes 1st major power to recognize Israel...
Item #651881THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, May 18, 1948 The front page has: "ALL-ARAB TOWN SURRENDERS," and: "Jews Claim Victory At Acre." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. However, the prime content within this issue is: "Reds Recognize State Of Israel," which tells of... Read full description -
Item #651877THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, June 3, 1948 The front page has: "PALESTINE FIGHTING RAGES ON," and: "Britain Stops Supplying Arabs." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. See images for details. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, some mildewing... Read full description -
Item #651876THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, June 2, 1948 The front page has: "JEWS CLAIM TRUCE IS BROKEN," and: "Egyptians Reported Attacking." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. See images for details. Other news of the day is found throughout.
Complete in 14 pages, some mildewing and... Read full description -
Item #651875THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, June 1, 1948 The front page has: "UN Cease Fire Appeal Accepted By Jewish State," and: "Arabs Plot Strategy." Both articles provide details regarding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. See images for details. Nice for display and/or research. Another front page article tells... Read full description -
Item #651873THE 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),... Read full description -
Item #651778THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 29, 1937
* Joseph Lee death (1st report)
* "Founder of the playground movement"
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "JOSEPH LEE, EXPERT IN RECREATION, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in... Read full description -
Item #651777THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1937
* Louis Blaustein death (1st report)
* American Oil Company (AMOCO) founder
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "LOUIS BLAUSTEIN, OIL LEADER, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do... Read full description -
Item #651772THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, May 15, 1847
* Rare antebellum publication
* Mexican-American War
Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, 14 years before the Civil War.
Content includes reports on the Mexican war... Read full description -
Item #651771RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 3, 1864
* General George McClellan
* Presidential nomination
* Rare Confederate title
Not only a very nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but from its capital as well. The ftpg. has: "The War News with several subheads from various fields of operation: "From Atlanta" "From... Read full description -
Item #651767THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 1, 1868 Page 5 has, under the heading "Our Dead Heroes," multiple, day 2 reports regarding the 1st official Memorial Day celebrations from throughout the country. Locations include Jersey City, Newark, Nashville, Providence, Hartford, Portland, St. Louis, Dayton, and more. Nice to have these... Read full description -
Item #651765THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1868 Page 3 has an article related to the 1st official Memorial Day which includes a touching letter from a young girl who had lost her father during the war, addressed to Col. Leaming: "Will you please put this wreath upon some rebel soldier's grave? My dear papa is buried at... Read full description -
Item #651721SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 7, 1914 The color-cover front cover has "Problem of the Navy -- II. Sea Power and Our Foreign Policies The Navigating Lights of the Canal How the Lock Gates of Panama will be worked". Inside the issue is: "Waterspouts"; "A Great Brass Brain"; "Navigating Lights for the Panama Canal"; and... Read full description -
Item #651720SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 11, 1896 The full ftpg. is a nice print: "M. De Morgan's Discoveries at Dahshur - Morgan Lifting a Golden Crown from the Mummy of Queen Khnemit at Dahshur". Page 2 has more on this with: "Ancient Egyptian Goldsmith's Work Discovered at Dahshur".
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Item #651718AMERICAN FARMER, Baltimore, Maryland, April 7, 1820 Subtitled: "Rural Economy, Internal Improvements, Prices Current" which pretty much describes the content within.
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Complete in sixteen pages, measures approximately 11 x 9 inches and is in nice condition. -
Item #651717THE MILLERS JOURNAL, New York, February 28, 1875 This has a subtitle "Hydraulic Engineer" and features a very graphic and displayable masthead as it features a grindwheel, waterwheel, barrels, ships, grains, and windmill. The issue features articles, some with illustrations and numerous advertisements.
Complete in eight pages, uncut, with scattered... Read full description -
Item #651716THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1937.
* Amelia Earhart around the World 2nd attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)
Page 25 has a one column heading: "MISS EARHART ENDS FIRST LEG OF TRIP" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on her 2nd attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappearance the... Read full description -
Item #651715DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 11, 1864
* Rare rebel publication
A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The War News--Engagement At Suffolk & Repulse of the Enemy" "The Grab Game" "Escape from the Penitentiary" and some other items, in addition... Read full description -
Item #651710THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 29, 1937
* Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation founded
* Abstract art - paintings - future museum
The front page has a one column heading: "GUGGENHEIM FUND FOR ART IS SET UP" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues inside with 2 related photos.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.... Read full description -
Item #651699THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1937
* Guglielmo Marconi death (1st report)
* Wireless telegraphy inventor
The front page has a one column heading: "MARCONI MOURNED BY ENTIRE WORLD" with subheads. (see) Lengthy coverage continues inside with nice pictorial.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 46 pages, rag... Read full description -
Item #651692LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 15, 1978
* 1978 South Lebanon conflict begins
* Israel Defense Forces vs. PLO
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ISRAEL HITS PLO BASES" with subhead, related photo and map. Nice for display.
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Item #651674THE OMAHA EVENING BEE, December 24, 1926
* The death report of Emperor Yoshito of Japan
The front page has: "EMPEROR DIES; JAPAN MOURNS," with the subhead, "Mikado Loses Long Fight for Life; Crown Prince 124th Ruler," which tell of the death of Emperor Yoshito. Nice to have on the front page. Other news of the day is... Read full description -
Item #651673THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 28, 1926
* Speech of Franklin D. Roosevelt
* RNC and DNC platforms
* Regarding the 1926 New York State elections
During Franklin D. Roosevelt's semi-hiatus from politics due to health concerns, he was called upon to give the keynote address for the New York Democratic State Convention... Read full description -
Item #651672THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1937
* Helmut Hirsch to be executed
* Black front - bombing plot
The front page has a one column heading: "GERMANS EXECUTE HIRSCH, U.S. CITIZEN" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition. -
Item #651669THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 18, 1926
* Bingham, Utah
* Avalanche disaster
* Mining - Miners
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "28 DEAD, 29 MISSING, AS UTAH SNOWSLIDE BURIES MINE HAMLET" "Avalanche Sweeps Down Upon Little Highland Boy in Bingham Outskirts" "Smothers... Read full description -
Item #651668THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 29, 1949
* Republic of the United States of Indonesia
* Dutch East Indies sovereignty transfer
* Queen Juliana of the Netherlands address
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "U. S. Recognizes Indonesia; Cochran Made Ambassador" with subheads and related photo. (see) Always nice to have... Read full description -
Item #651665THE ELLSWORTH RECORD, Wisconsin, June 5, 1902
* Uncommon title
* Pierce County
Contains news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with all pages, A little archival mending on the inside pages, generally nice. -
Item #651664THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 27, 1926
* Sample Run mine disaster
* Clymer, Pennsylvania
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Mine Explosion Claims 44 Lives In Clymer, Penn." and more. (see)
Tells of the Sample Run mining disaster at Clymer Pennsylvania. 45 men died... Read full description -
Item #651663THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 28, 1937
* Robert George Irwin arrested
* Artist - sculptor - mental patient
* Veronica Gedeon - Easter murders
The front page has a one column heading: "IRWIN FLOWN HERE; BOASTS OF KILLINGS" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 6 with photo of Irwin. Always nice to have notable events in... Read full description -
Item #651654THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 13, 1937
* Alice Salomon death w/ photo (1st report)
* German social reformer - social work pioneer
* Berlin, Germany - Nazis - Third Reich
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "DR. ALICE SALOMON EXPELLED BY REICH" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with... Read full description -
Item #651651THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1937
* Sir Robert Laird Borden death (1st report)
* Canadian lawyer and politician
* Eighth Prime Minister of Canada
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "SIR ROBERT BORDEN IS DEAD IN OTTAWA" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 48 pages,... Read full description -
Item #651646NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 1, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Gen. Rosecrans' Army" "No Further Demonstrations by the Rebels" "Interesting From the South" "Gillmore's Batteries at Work Again" "Rumored Evacuation by Burnside of East Tennessee" "The Union Rule at... Read full description -
Item #651589THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 9, 1937
* Hindenburg rigid airship disaster
* Pride of Nazi Germany
The top of the front page has a three column headline: U. S. NAVY NAMES OWN BOARD TO INVESTIGATE AIRSHIP FIRE; 2 MORE DIE; 30 IN HOSPITALS" with subheads. (see) More inside with related photo. Lengthy text.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section... Read full description -
Item #651573THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 25, 1937
* Helmut Hirsch to be executed
* Black front - bombing plot
The front page has a one column heading: "HIRSCH, IN NAZI JAIL, RESIGNED TO DEATH" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition in nice condition. -
Item #651570NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 30, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Important News From Western Virginia" "Gen. Rosecrans Driving the Rebels Before Him" "Fight Between a Rebel Battery & a Gunboat on the Lower Potomac" "Important From Kentucky"... Read full description -
Item #651569THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 5, 1861 Among the various front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Confirmatory Reports of the Death of Jefferson Davis" "Unfounded Rumors of Conflicts in Virginia" "Eagerness of the Hostile Armies for Battle" "Particulars of the Attack & Repulse of the... Read full description
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