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Item #575832THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 30, 1934 This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "MRS. NELSON HELD LEADING WOMAN PUBLIC FOE IN U.S." "Police and Authorities of Nation Ordered to 'Shoot to Kill'" with related photo. (see)
This tells of the official F.B.I.... Read full description -
Item #575787THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, January 22, 1845
* South is pro slavery
* Kentucky
Page 3 has a one column headline: "The Pro-Slavery Diplomacy" which discuses the slavery question in some Southern states.
Other news of the day including period advertising. Complete in 4 pages, and in very nice condition. -
Item #575782BOSTONIAN & MECHANICS JOURNAL, Boston, November 2, 1822
* Uncommon Title
As noted at the top of the front page, this relative uncommon title is: "...devoted to science, arts, and miscellany...". Four pages, small folio size, never-trimmed margins, nice condition. -
Item #575749INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE AND BOSTON PATRIOT, Massachusetts, May 31, 1820
* President James Monroe act
* Peoria, Illinois land
Page 2 has under "Ny Authority" and a small illustration of a heraldic eagle: "An Act for the relief of the inhabitants of the village of Peoria, in the State of Illinois" which is signed... Read full description -
Item #575740THE SPICE BOX, Boston, Massachusetts, September, 1880
* Rare 19th century title
Uncommon title with literary content on the front page. Pages 2-4 taken mostly up with advertisements. -
Item #575711THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 27, 1973
* Paris Peace Accords signed
* Vietnam War ends for U.S.
* Early same day report
This 6 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Cease-Fire Agreement Is Signed"
This tells of the Paris Peace Accrods being signed which ending direct U.S. military involvement in the... Read full description -
Item #575630THE CINCINNATI COMMERCIAL, Ohio, February 14, 1868
* Alabama Negroes
* Post Civil War
The front page has one column headings that include: "CONGRESS" "Remonstrance From Alabama Whites Against Negro Rule" "Protection of American Citizens Abroad" and more.
Other news of the day throughout with many ads. Little... Read full description -
Item #575594CHRISTMAS CHIMES, the "Supplement to Tuolumne Independent", California, December 25, 1883
The masthead has a very nice Christmas theme. The ftpg. also has two Christmas poems & a print: "The Mistletoe Bough". Near the back is a very nice illustrated ad for "Monterey, Cal.", considered the... Read full description -
Item #575589WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, July 16, 1945
* Potsdam Conference (Germany)
* The Big Three meeting
* Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin, & Winston Churchill
This 42 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: " 'Big Three' In Potsdam For Historic Meeting", with nice photo of Harry Truman with caption: "Ready For... Read full description -
Item #575571BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1944 A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related content, with an emphasis of naval items.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 16 pages,... Read full description -
Item #575547PUCK, New York, Sept. 12, 1894
* Color political prints
Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are very... Read full description -
Item #575546PUCK, New York, August 15, 1894
* Color political prints
Puck was America's first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoon caricatures and political satire, publishing from 1871 until 1918. It was also the first to successfully adopt full color lithography printing for a weekly publication. The color prints are very... Read full description -
Item #575541JUDGE magazine, New York, September 3, 1892 Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine... Read full description -
Item #575517THE CHENANGO TELEGRAPH, New York, December 4, 1934
* Dutch Schultz - Arthur Flegenheimer - New York bootlegger gangster
* Albany, New York jail photo
This 8 page newspaper has a three column photo with caption: "Schultz Now Clings Fearfully to Law's Skirts" which shows Shultz behind bars with his lawyers conferring nearby (see photos).
Tells... Read full description -
Item #575476THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, September 28, 1942 This 34 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Cards Win Pennant on Final Day; Series Starts in St. Louis Sept. 30". Page 20 has a banner headline that reads: "Cooper Held Logical Choice to Pitch World Series Opener For the... Read full description -
Item #575424SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, April 27, 1959
* Poplarville MS Mississippi
* Negro lynching - murder
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "FARMER SEES KIDNAPPING OF JAILED NEGRO" and "Estimates 8 to 10 Men in Miss. Raiding Party; Search Continues". This tells of the lynching of... Read full description -
Item #575420THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, June 30, 1931
* Wiley Post and Harold Gatty
* 1st flight around the World in airplane
* During flight reporting
This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "World Fliers Reach Alaska After Perilous 2,300 Mile Flight Over Bering Sea" with... Read full description -
Item #575419LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 14, 1928
* Ocean Liner S.S. Vestris sinks
This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "CRITICISM OF CAPTAIN CAREY OF THE VESTRIS IS EXPRESSED" with subhead (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. Light browning but otherwise... Read full description -
Item #575375THE LANDMARK, Salem, Massachusetts, May 27, 1835
* Silk manufacturing
The front page has a one column heading: "The Culture OF Silk" with a illustration a reeling machine that was recently invented (see photos). This article takes up about 1 1/4/ columns.
Other news of the day with ads. This issue has minor light foxing, otherwise in nice condition. -
Item #575374NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Oct. 18, 1820 Page 3 has a interesting article: "The Deaf & Dumb Fond of Music" being a letter about a musical artist born deaf and dumb (see). Page 3 also has an article on: "Mr. Guille's Ascension" in a balloon.
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Item #575357THE CHRISTIAN INTELLIGENCER, New York, 1874
* Rare title
A small size newspaper with primarily religious news and reports, complete in 16 pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition. An address latest near the masthead. Measures 10 1/2 by 15 1/2 inches. -
Item #575356THE GOLDEN RULE, "The International Representative of Young People's Societies of Christian Endeavor", Boston & Chicago, 1892
* Rare title
A tabloid-size publication with primarily religious news & reports but with many advertisements as well. Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, address label near the top, nice... Read full description -
Item #575355CHRISTIAN WORK, A Religious Weekly Review, New York, 1916
* Rare title
A magazine format periodical with--as the title would suggest--primarily religious content. This is the continuation of: "The Evangelist & New York Observer".
Complete in 32 pages, never bound nor trimmed, minimal wear, measures 9 1/4 by 13 inches. -
Item #575343CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT, Los Angeles, 1901 Printed in the dateline is: "An Inter-Denominational Christian Newspaper" and in a banner which is part of the masthead: "Our Motto: Pure Religion, Pure Morals, Pure Government". As would be expected, the content is... Read full description -
Item #575305THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, April 18, 1936
* Charles "Lucky' Luciano arrested
* New York City gangster
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "LUCIANO ON WAY EAST UNDER GUARD", "Detectives to Board Train at Albany; $350,000 Bail Proposed"
This tells of the arrest of Charles "Lucky"... Read full description -
Item #575300MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, July 6, 1956
* Rare movie & film publication
A trade magazine specific to the movie industry. All of pg. 3 is taken up with a promotion ad for the movie "High Society" starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly & Frank Sinatra (see). Complete in eight pages, 9 by 12 inches, printed on glossy... Read full description -
Item #575299THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, April 19, 1963
* Rietta Wallenda death
* The Flying Wallendas
* Circus performance disaster
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "Another Wallenda Falls To Death in Circus Act" with subheads and small photo. This tells of the death of Rietta Wallenda,... Read full description -
Item #575286ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, April 30, 1864 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. Most of the ftpg. is taken up with various reports from several theaters of the war. Among the various reports on the inside pages are:... Read full description -
Item #575253ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE, New York, June 12, 1947
* Mildred (Babe) Didrikson Zaharias
* Women's professional golf - British Open crown - 1st American to win
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 26: "British Women''s Golf Title Captured by Mrs. Zaharias" with photo (see photos).
Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #575210SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, EXTRA !, April 4, 1933
* Crash of the USS Akron (ZRS-4)
* 1st report... Great headline for display
This 10 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "DIRIGIBLE AKRON WRECKED AT SEA" with subheads and photo. (see)
This issue is damaged with major spine and central fold wear... Read full description -
Item #575208ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 26, 1934
* 3 Babes in the woods murders
* Carlisle, Pennsylvania
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "POLICE SEEK LINK IN THREE GIRLS' DEATHS" "Attempt to Trace Murder and Suicide to Mystery Killing" and more (see photos).
Tells of the... Read full description -
Item #575203TOLEDO BLADE, Ohio, January 11, 1935
* Actress Mary Pickford - Divorce
* Actor Douglas Fairbanks
This 34 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
"MARY PICKFORD WINS DIVORCE" "Doug, in St. Moritz With Lady Ashley, Does Not Contest Suit" with photo of Pickford. (see)
Other news of the day throughout.... Read full description -
Item #575190THE WASHINGTON OBSERVE, Pennsylvania, September 29, 1933
* John Dillinger 1st major hit
* George Machine Gun Kelly and wife captured
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CONVICTS STILL AVOID CAPTURE", "Indiana State Police Continue Intensive Search for 10 Who Escape...."and more.... Read full description -
Item #575179FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, September 22, 1970
* 1st Monday Night football game
* NFL National Football League
* New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 11: "Penalties Bombard Jets In 31-21 Loss"
Tells of the very 1st prime time televised NFL football... Read full description -
Item #575174THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, January 19, 1942
* Hollywood Actress Carole Lombard dies in plane crash
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 7: "Carole Lombard's War Work Praised By Treasury Head"
Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: When the US... Read full description -
Item #575172THE SALINA JOURNAL, Kansas, October 1, 1953
* 1953 World Series of baseball (game 1)
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* 5th in a row for Yanks
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"Yankees Win Again, 4-2" with inning by inning reporting and small photos of Mickey Mantle and Billy... Read full description -
Item #575169THE KINGSPORT TIMES, Kingsport, Tennessee, September 24, 1934 This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "GRAND JURY CONSIDERS EXTORTION CASE AGAINST BRUNO HAUPTMANN" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good... Read full description -
Item #575164THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 18, 1923
* This famous publication on strike
A curious issue, as each page has in blue ink near the top what looks like a rubber stamp message: "Owing to a strike of the newspaper pressmen on September 18th this issue of the New York Times was not published until two weeks later when a few copies were run off... Read full description -
Item #575147THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 2, 1954
* Terry Brennan named head coach
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* NCAA college football
This 28 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 22: "Brennan Youngest Head Coach of Major Eleven" and "New Notre Dame Mentor Only 25, Had Phenomenal High-School... Read full description -
Item #575128THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 5, 1945 This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Nelson Rallies to Beat Furgol in Canadian Open".
This tells of Byron Nelson's famous 18th win in 1945 which is still a single season record and considered by many as the... Read full description -
Item #575121THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 21, 1862
* Fredericksburg VA arrival
* Rare Western PA title
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This... Read full description -
Item #575113THE SUN, New York, November 7, 1876
* Kaufman, Texas
* Executions - hangings
This 4 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3: "TWO MURDERERS HANGED" "A Scaffold Scene Witnessed By Six Thousand Persons" which tells of the execution in Kaufman, Texas.
Other news of the day throughout with ads. Minor wear at the... Read full description -
Item #575112THE LANDMARK, Salem, Massachusetts, September 23, 1835
* Giuseppe Marco Fieschi assassin
* Uncommon illustration
This 4 page newspaper has one column illustration of page 2 with caption: "The Assassin Fieschi" which shows Giuseppe Marco Fieschi, who attempted to murder King Louis-Philippe of France.
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Item #575102THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 1, 1954
* Frank Leahy resigns due to illness
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach
* NCAA college football
This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page above the masthead: "Leahy Resigns as Notre Dame Grid Coach" with subhead: "Notre Dame... Read full description -
Item #575100THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, April 11, 1931
* Heartley 'Hunk' Anderson named new head coach
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football team
* Post Knute Rockne airplane crash death
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 11: "ANDERSON NAMED TO TAKE CHARGE OF NOTRE DAME ELEVEN" with subheads... Read full description -
Item #575099THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, December 9, 1933
* Elmer Layden named Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach
* The Four Horsemen fame
* NCAA college football
This 14 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on page 9: "LAYDEN PICKED TO COACH NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL NEXT YEAR" with subheads that include: "FULLBACK STAR... Read full description -
Item #575088THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, October 28, 1931
* Al Capone recently found guilty
* Tax evasion trial
* In prison
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE TO REMAIN IN COUNTY JAIL" and "Convicted Gangster Granted Stay But Refused Freedom of Bond". This tells of Al Capone in... Read full description -
Item #575087THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, October 10, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss
* Tax evasion trial
This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "U.S. Exposes Trail of Money to Capone in Florida"
This tells of the beginning of the end of Al Capone as he would receive a guilty verdict a few weeks later... Read full description -
Item #575086THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, October 9, 1931
* Al Capone - Chicago mob boss
* Fight to exclude evidence
* Tax evasion trial
This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"CAPONE LOSSES FIGHT ON TAX CONFESSION" "Bad Day in Court for Gangster; Lawyers Battle in Vain to Exclude Expert's... Read full description -
Item #575052THE PITTSBURGH POST, Pennsylvania, June 16, 1862
* Chattanooga, Tennessee
* Galveston, Texas
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day they were first reported.
This issue is... Read full description
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