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Item #583400BILD, Berlin, Germany, Oct. 9, 1992 The front page is dominated by a very large photo of Willy Brandt with the heading at the top announcing: "Willy Brandt Is Dead". Brandt was a noted political figure in Germany, serving as mayor of West Berlin from 1957-1966, then as Chancellor of West Germany from 1969 thru 1974. He was... Read full description -
Item #583399HAMBURGER ABENDBLATT, Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 3, 1990 The banner headline translates to: "UNITED GERMANY" with a large map showing the new, unified Germany. Great to hage this content in a newspaper from Germany.
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Item #583398BERLININFO--EXTRA, Germany, Nov. 24, 1989 This German newspaper from just two weeks after the fall of the Berlin Wall with continuing reporting on the celebrations and news on the unification of Germany. The front and back pages open up to show a huge & very detailed map of Berlin. Other photos within concerning the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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Item #583397THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 5, 1945
* Thomas Hunt Morgan death
* Biologist - geneticist - embryologist
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 25: "T. H. MORGAN DEAD; FAMED BIOLOGIST, 79", "Clarification of Heredity, Laws Won Nobel Prize in '33 for California Ex-Professor" with photo of Thomas H. Morgan. A... Read full description -
Item #583396BILD, Berlin, Germany, (Nov. 9, 1990) The bold, banner headline at the very top proclaims: "Happiness & Blessings, Germany". I do not see a date anywhere in this issue (may have been an "extra" edition) but I suspect this is a one year anniversary issue on the fall of the Berlin Wall. The caption of the... Read full description -
Item #583395BILD, Berlin Germany, Dec. 23, 1989 This being the first Christmas in unified Germany in nearly 30 years, the headline proclaims: "Merry Christmas, Germany" with a color photo of a crowd at the Brandenburg Gate. Related photos on pages 2 & 3 include people climbing atop the Berlin Wall (see). Great to have this report in a Berlin... Read full description -
Item #583356SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 23, 1919
* Red Summer of 1919
This 16 page newspaper has a three column headlines on the front page: "RACE RIOTING AGAIN RENEWED PRECAUTIONS PROVE UNAVAILING ONE KILLED ANOTHER WOUNDED". Coverage on the Washington D.C. race riot of 1919.
Other news of the day throughout including various... Read full description -
Item #583355THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, June 8, 1935
* Thoroughbred racehorse
* Omaha wins Belmont Stakes
* Triple Crown champion
This 16 page newspaper has a early, same day "EXTRA" on the front page with two column headline: "Omaha Wins Belmont; Firethorn Is Second" which tells of the horse "Omaha' winning the Belmont Stakes and... Read full description -
Item #583354THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, August 8, 1935
* Joe Louis vs. King Levinsky
* Heavyweight boxing fight
* 1st round "freezing" knock out
This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 13): "JOE LOUIS WINS FROM LEVINSKY IN FIRST ROUND" with subheads and two large action... Read full description -
Item #583332THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 17, 1777 The front page carries an article in which the King received an anonymous threatening letter which was found near the house of Colonel Crawfurd. The letter was published (which contained the actual spelling) and a reward was established to be paid upon the conviction of any one or more of the... Read full description -
Item #583319THE NEW YORK TIMES, 1872
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* For President notice (ad)
The top of page 4 contains a political notice supporting: "Regular Republican Nominations - For President, ULYSSES S. GRANT, of Illinois - For Vice President, HENRY WILSON, of Massachusetts" beneath which are two quotes by Horace Greeley, the first of... Read full description -
Item #583318THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, November 15, 1935
* Philippines becomes a free commonwealth
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
This 22 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "FILIPINO PEOPLE GIVEN SELF RULE"
"Manuel Quezon Takes Oath as First President of Islands". This tells of President... Read full description -
Item #583313SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 22, 1919
* Wingfoot Air Express Crash
* Chicago, Illinois bank skylight
* Dirigible - airship - blimp
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "TEN KILLED WHEN BALLOON EXPLODES", "Blazing Wreckage of Experimental Dirigible Carries Death and Injury... Read full description -
Item #583311CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, June 20, 1911 The front page of the carries an article "Flight Across Country Resumed In New Hampshire By Atwood" which also includes a small photo with the caption "Biplane Used on Passenger Trip From Massachusetts... Read full description -
Item #583310SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, July 14, 1919
* Longview TX race riot
* Gregg County, Texas
This 14 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "MARTIAL LAW IN LONG VIEW" and "Trouble Between Whites and Negroes Causes Gen. McDill to Issue Proclamation".
See photos for text.
Other news, sports and... Read full description -
Item #583309SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 15, 1919
* re: Sinking of the Lusitania
* Cunard Line not liable
This 16 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page; "FINAL DECREE IN LUSITANIA CASE", "Federal Judge Decides Steamship Company Is Not Liable for Illegal Act of Germany", (See photos for text here)
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Item #583302AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, May 6, 1817 This newspaper, which features an eagle in the masthead, carries reward notices on the front page for men who had deserted from the 6th U. S. Infantry. Also on the front page is an "act for the relief of the widows and orphans of the officers, seamen and marines who were... Read full description -
Item #583301CANAL RECORD, Ancon, Canal Zone, 1911
* Isthmus of Panama
* "Isthmian Canal Commission"
* An issue from 100 years ago
This small-size periodical from the Isthmus of Panama is an interesting newspaper published by the "Isthmian Canal Commission", given free of charge to employees of the Commission & the... Read full description -
Item #583297THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 27, 1857 This newspaper, which features an eagle in the masthead, primarily contains literary works along with some news of the day. There are some engravings including: "The Gloria Hill at Rio, from the Passeio Publico", "A Cruel Proscription", "The Shuttle-Cock... Read full description -
Item #583278MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, July 14, 1930
* Bobby Jones welcome home
* British Open champion
This 18 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Atlantans Swell With Pride As King Bobby Returns Home" and "Georgia City Stages Huge Celebration In Honor of Conquering Hero"
Other news and sports of the day... Read full description -
Item #583277FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 17, 1960
* United Airlines Flight 826
* Airplane collision over Staten Island New York
* Stephen Baltz (miracle survivor) w/ photo
This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Plane Crash Toll 136, Seek Bodies In Ruins" with subhead and photo showing... Read full description -
Item #583275LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 22, 1939
* World War II close
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland about to be attacked
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "FRANCE COUNTERS ON GERMAN, SOVIET PACT" with subheads (see images). Other news of day. Minor margin wear, otherwise... Read full description -
Item #583274THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 28, 1862 One column headlines include: "News From North Carolina", "Visit of General Halleck to McClellan's Headquarters", "From Gen. Pope's Army", "Successful Reconnaissance Towards Gordonsville", "Skirmish With The Enemy", "Location of the Rebel Generals Jackson,... Read full description -
Item #583271THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 31, 1927
* Ehrenfeld PA Pennsylvania
* Coal mine explosion
* Henry Ford in auto accident
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Mine Blast Takes Only Four Lives; 300 Rescued" which tells of the explosion of mine No. 3, of the Pennsylvania... Read full description -
Item #583268THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 15, 1920
* Reichstag Building riot
* Prelude to Nazi Germany ?
This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "42 DEAD, 105 WOUNDED IN BERLIN RIOTS; MARTIAL LAW DECLARED FOR THE COUNTRY; NOSKE'S TROOPS KEEP ORDER IN CAPITAL" with subheads (see images). This tells of a riot in front... Read full description -
Item #583264FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 21, 1877 The full front page shows: "A Tramp's Morning Abutions--An Early Morning Scene in Madison Square" with more on this topic inside. Other prints: "...Three Days in the City of Chicago" "Celebration of the 4th of July at Woodstock" and more. Sixteen pages, never bound nor... Read full description -
Item #583261THE BAY STATE DEMOCRAT, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 13, 1839
* Martin Van Buren for president
A volume 1 issue of a newspaper devoted almost entirely to politics. The top of the front page has a nice: "For President, Martin Van Buren..." notice. Four pages, ornate masthead, 11 by 14 inches, great condition. -
Item #583257MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, June 24, 1931
* Wiley Post and Harold Gatty - 1st airplane flight around the World begins
* Monoplane Winnie Mae (early same day report)
This 18 page newspaper has five column headline on the front page: "American Fliers Land in Berlin". Other news of the day including period... Read full description -
Item #583252THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, July 9, 1931
* Rudy Vallee weds
* Fay Webb
This 20 page newspaper has a one column headlines on the front page: "RUDY VALLEE WEDS FILM ACTRESS", "News of Idol's Marriage to Daughter of Police Chief Brings 10,000 Messages" with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor... Read full description -
Item #583250WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, July 17, 1945
* Potsdam Conference (Germany)
* The Big Three meeting
* Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin, & Winston Churchill
This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "TRUMAN CALLS ADMIRAL LAND" with subhead: "Urgent Summons Cabled From Potsdam, Sees Berlin Ruins".
Other news of... Read full description -
Item #583247NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1864 Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "THE GREAT CAMPAIGN" "The Situation In Virginia" "No Fighting Since Thursday" "Very Important Movements on Foot" "General Butler Fighting a Hard... Read full description -
Item #583245NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 8, 1863
* Charleston, South Carolina
* Capture Knoxville, Tennessee
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "Operations Against Charleston" "A General Engagement Between the Iron-Clads & the Rebel Forts on the 1st" "Much Damage Done to the Forts" "Gen. Gillmore's... Read full description -
Item #583225THE WORLD - EVENING EDITION, New York, November 7, 1888 The issue features column headlines of "EXTRA 2 O'Clock. Little Hope - Though Chairman Brice Makes No Concession - Indiana Not Yet Certain for Cleveland - You May as Well Call it "President Harrison" which includes additional sub-headlines and illustration of... Read full description -
Item #583214NEW YORK HERALD, February 12, 1864
* Original Civil war reporting
* Army of the Potomac
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "The Army of the Potomac", "General Kelley's Department", "News From The Southwest", "Important From North Carolina", "News From Arkansas", "News... Read full description -
Item #583209NEW YORK HERALD, November 12, 1862
* General George B. McClellan
* Farewell address to his troops
Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "McClellan's Farewell", "His Address to the Army of the Potomac", "Affectionate Adieu to His Troops" and "Grand Ovation to... Read full description -
Item #583201THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Nov. 12, 1796 Although mostly literary item, page 3 is mostly taken up with news reports, including a black-bordered report of the death of Helena Barclay. Four pages, 9 1/2 by 12 inches, very nice condition. -
Item #583200THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN, New York, May 19, 1894 Among the pages within are those with: "Some Pictures from the Salon of the Champs Elysee, Paris", a fullpg. showing: "Burning of the St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans", the race horse "Ajax" and more. Plus there is an article: "Shall Women be Granted full... Read full description -
Item #583197SPIRIT OF THE TIMES & SPORTSMAN, New York, October 6, 1900
* Horse racing
The subtitle is: "A Chronicle of Racing, Trotting, Field Sports, Aquatics, Athletics, and the Stage." But most of the content is taken up with horse-racing items. Complete in twenty pages and in very nice condition. -
Item #583163THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 3, 1865
* Captain Henry Wirz trial
* Andersonville Georgia prison
* American Indians
In the bottom half of the front page is a one-third column taken up with: "The Trial of Capt. Wirz" "Witnesses for the Defence--Negative Testimony--What Certain Persons Didn't see" (see photos). This is followed by:... Read full description -
Item #583148TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, August 10, 1942
* Battle of Guadalcanal beginning
* Solomon Islands
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "U. S. Forces Continue to Blast Solomon Islands" with subhead (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout which much on World war II. Light browning with minor margin... Read full description -
Item #583138THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1928
* Amanullah Khan enters Berlin, Germany
* Emir & Shah of Afghanistan
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9 that include: "AFGHAN KING ENTERS BERLIN AMID POMP",
"Hindenburg Welcomes Him at the Station as a 21-Gun Salute Is Fired" and more (see photos).
Other news,... Read full description -
Item #583137THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 1, 1928
* Actor John Barrymore
* Myron Selznick
This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "JOHN BARRYMORE IS FISTICUFF BATTLE" with subheads and small photo of Barrymore. This tells of a fistfight between Hollywood actor John Barrymore and film producer Myron... Read full description -
Item #583126PUBLIC LEDGER, Memphis Tennessee, March 3, 1877
* Ulysses S. Grant arrives in Washington D.C.
A page 3 report has column heads; "The Inauguration" "President Grant Gives a Reception--His Delight at so Soon to be Relieved" and "The Capital Rapidly Filling up with Visitors" (see photos). The... Read full description -
Item #583119THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 14, 1942
* Battle of Guadalcanal
* Solomon Islands
* World War II original
This 24 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "ALLIED BOMBERS POUND JAPANESE SHIPS TRYING TO REINFORCE SOLOMONS" with subheads (see images).
Other news of the day throughout which much on... Read full description -
Item #583111THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS Extra, Omaha, Nebraska, June 26, 1935
* Joe Louis - "Brown Bomber"
* Breakthrough boxing win
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Louis Knocks Carnera Out In 6th Round" with subheads that include: "Brown Bomber Blasts Giant to Floor 3 Times" and more. This win put Louis in the... Read full description -
Item #583091THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1944
* Angelo Bertelli wins Heisman Trophy
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* NCAA college football
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24 that include: "BERTELLI PRAISED AT CEREMONY HERE"; "Former Notre Dame Ace Gets Heisman Award at Luncheon in the Downtown A.C." with... Read full description -
Item #583086SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 15, 1919
* Henry Ford lawsuit
* Chicago Tribune
This 18 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "JURY AWARDS FORD 6 CENTS, BOTH SIDES CLAIM VICTORY" and more with photo of Ford with caption: "Sued For $1,000,000; Got Six Cents". This tells of Henry... Read full description -
Item #583065THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 21, 1862
* Somerset Kentucky
* Mill Springs
* General Zollicoffer death
The front page features a nice Civil War map headed: "The Scene Of The Great Victory In Kentucky" showing most of Kentucky with portions of Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Plus... Read full description -
Item #583059THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, July 15, 1911
* Harry N. Atwood
* Aviation pioneer
* Airplane at White House
This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "ATWOOD SUCCESSFUL IN LANDING AIRCRAFT AT THE WHITE HOUSE" which tells of Harry N. Atwood landing his early airplane on the White House... Read full description -
Item #583052THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, June 14, 1929
* Lou Gehrig
* New York Yankees
* Home run race
The front page features a nice five column headline that proclaims: "Gehrig Hits 2 Homers" with subhead: "CLOUTS TWO TO RUN HIS TOTAL TO 17" which tells of Lou Gehrig hitting 2 home runs in a regular season game, taking over the season... Read full description
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