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Item #573560THE DAILY TIMES, San Bernardino, California, March 11, 1879 This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a... Read full description -
Item #573554THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 31, 1922
* Argonaut gold mine fire disaster
* Jackson, California
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
"FIRE IN GOLD MINE CHECKED; INTENSE HEAT BARS RESCUE" with subheads (see photos) which tells of the Argonaut gold mine disaster at Jackson, California. This was the... Read full description -
Item #573551THE BOSTON POST, Massachusetts, August 10, 1942
* Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
* The Mahatma arrested
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 8: "POLICE FIGHT MOB IN INDIA" and more with smaller subheads.
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Good condition.
wikipedia notes: Gandhi and the entire... Read full description -
Item #573550LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, February 7, 1951 This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "TOLL IN N. J. TRAIN WRECK NOW 82 DEAD AND ABOUT 500 INJURED" with subheads. (see)'
This tells of the Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train 'The Broker' disaster at Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Other... Read full description -
Item #573530THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 7, 1955
* Honus Wagner death
* Pittsburgh Pirates
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 34: "Wagner Great Credit To Game, Frick Says" "New Generation Pays Tribute to Departed Hall of Fame Member; Has .329 Lifetime Mark"
Tells of the death of famous... Read full description -
Item #573529FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, October 9, 1940 This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Cincinnati Reds Victors In 1940 World Series; Derringer Beats Newsom" with related photo. (see)
This tells of the Cincinnati Reds winning the 1940 World Series against the Detroit Tigers.
Other news of... Read full description -
Item #573511THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 18, 1927
* Joseph Upchurch negro lynching
* Paris, Tennessee
This 36 page newspaper has a small and somewhat discrete one column headline on page 14: "POSSE KILLS NEGRO" and more. (see)
Tells of the lynching (shooting) of negro Joseph Upchurch in Paris, Tennessee.
Other news of the day. Light... Read full description -
Item #573501CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1931
* Famous New York City gangster
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* Acquitted for torture (assault)
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "LEGS' DIAMOND WINS ACQUITTAL" and more (see photos).
Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #573451FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, February 11, 1904 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page that include: "BY FEDERAL TROOPS" "Treasure Beneath Baltimore Will Be Guarded" and more. (see) Other news of the day and advertisements are within the issue as well.
This has the usual... Read full description -
Item #573370ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, May 10, 1900
* Very rare and early for Arizona
This 4 page newspaper is in good condition except for an acid free tape mend. This issue has news of the day & many interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.
Early for Arizona! Light browning with minor margin wear and archival... Read full description -
Item #573365THE WORLD, San Diego, California, August 20, 1872
* Rare Southern Cal issue
* Wild Old West
Very nice illustration of two globes in the masthead. A very early issue for San Diego! This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to... Read full description -
Item #573335LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 28, 1961
* Sandy Koufax NL strikout record
* Los Angeles Dodgers
This 14 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Koufax, Mazeroski Get Consolation Prizes" which tells of Sandy Koufax breaking Christy Mathewson's National League season... Read full description -
Item #573332THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, February 3, 1928
* Fall River, Massachusetts fire disaster
* Home of Lizzie Borden
This 18 page newspaper has a nice five column headline on the front page: "$12,000,000 Blaze at Fall River Sweeps Business Area; No Lives Lost; Started in Abandoned Mill", with subheads (see images). Tells of the great... Read full description -
Item #573324THE VALLEY REVIEW, Lodi, California, December 6, 1888 This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers west of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the Old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on a... Read full description -
Item #573313FOOT-HILL WEEKLY TIDINGS, Grass Valley, California, May 12, 1877
* Rare Old west title
* Many interesting ads
This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue... Read full description -
Item #573311SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, Sacramento, California, January 29, 1868
* Wild Old West
* Rare title
This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons... Read full description -
Item #573303THE DAILY TIMES, San Bernardino, California, April 19, 1879
* Wild Old West
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons & gunfights were often seen on... Read full description -
Item #573298LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, April 2, 1938
* Joe Louis - Brown Bomber
* Heavyweight boxing champion of the World
This 8 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 7 that include: "Brown Bomber Blasts Harry Thomas Out of Picture in the Fifth" and more (see image).
This tells of Joe Louis retaining... Read full description -
Item #573269THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1949
* Babe Ruth memorial monument dedication
* New York Yankees opening day
This 50 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 32: "Yanks Play Senators While Giants Invade Brooklyn Today" with subheads that include: "Ruth Memorial, Unveiling Will Precede Yanks' Opener With... Read full description -
Item #573266THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1951
* Rose Bowl: Michigan Wolverines vs. California Golden Bears
* Sugar Bowl: Kentucky Wilcats vs. Oklahoma Sooners
* Orange Bowl: Clemson Tigers vs. Miami Hurricanes
* Cotton Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 6) that... Read full description -
Item #573259FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, May 11, 1960 This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Triton's Submerged trip Boost For U.S. Prestige" with related map. (see)
Tells of the very 1st around the earth voyage under water.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise in nice condition. -
Item #573257TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, January 12, 1912
* Became known as the Bread and Roses strike
* Lawrence, Massachusetts textile strike riot starts
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* STRIKE RIOTS OCCUR TODAY AT LAWRENCE
Other news of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear, otherwise good. Should... Read full description -
Item #573217FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, July 14, 1916 This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "STILL SILENT ON DEUTSHLAND" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #573212SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 19, 1916
* United States Mexican border tensions at a peak
* Attack to be made - General Pershing
This 40+ page newspaper has four column headlines on the front page: "PRESIDENT CALLS MILITIA OF ALL STATES", "Ordered For Service Along The Mexican Border" with subheads (see... Read full description -
Item #573202CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, September 10, 1862
* Battle of Bull Run # 2
* Rare Midwestern title
* Civil War original reading
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... Read full description -
Item #573138THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 24, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman ARREST
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Hickman Shows Worry; Examined by Alienist; Locate Three Cramers" and more. (see)
Tells of the recent kidnapping... Read full description -
Item #573128THE WORLD, New York City, June 13, 1928
* Lou Gehrig has 2 HR & 2 Triples
* New York Yankees - Babe Ruth
This 30 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 11: "Yankees End Their 'Slump'" with subheads that include: "RUTH SWATS 23D, GEHRIG GETS PAIR IN 15 TO 7 VICTORY" and more.
Tells of Lou... Read full description -
Item #573124THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, December 23, 1927
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
* William Edward Hickman ARREST
This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Hickman Confesses Kidnapping But Denies Killing, Names Man as Pal; Is Captured After Search of Week" with subheads (see images).
This tells... Read full description -
Item #573123THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 18, 1966
* Richard Speck Chicago, Illinois murders
* Student nurses
This 6 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Defer Arraignment Of Accused Killer"
Tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago IL.
Other news of the day. A few small binding... Read full description -
Item #573120THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 18, 1950
* Whitey Ford gets his very 1st victory in MLB
* New York Yankees
This 48 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 24:
* Yankees Check White Sox at Stadium on Berr's Two-Run Double in Seventh
with subheads that include: "FORD MOUND VICTOR FOR BOMBERS, 4 TO 3"... Read full description -
Item #573113CHRONICLE AND NEWS, Allentown, Pennsylvania, June 7, 1927
* Clarence Chamberlin
* Bellanca monoplane Columbia
* Transatlantic flight - Atlantic Ocean
This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CHAMBERLIN LANDS IN BERLIN; COMPLETES FLIGHT" with subheads and related pictorial. (see)
Light... Read full description -
Item #573110THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, November 17, 1930.
* Bobby Jones quits golf for the movies
This 22 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "BOBBY' JONES RETIRES".
A historic item for the golf collector.
Other news of the day throughout. Usual browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good. -
Item #573109THE NORWIICH SUN, New York, July 15, 1931
* Famous New York City gangster
* Jack 'Legs' Diamond
* Acquitted for torture (assault)
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "DIAMOND IS ACQUITTED OF CHARGES" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin... Read full description -
Item #573093THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Coldwater, Michigan, dated August 17, 1935
* Will Rogers
* Wiley Post
* Airplane crash - deaths
This 6 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page that include: "BODIES OF POST AND ROGERS ON WAY TO JUNEAU" and more (see images).
Other news and advertisements of the day. Usual browning with... Read full description -
Item #573064THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, November 6, 1923 This 12 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "NEARLY 50 MINERS BURIED AS RESULT OF EXPLOSION" and more. (see)
This tells of mine explosion of the Raleigh-Wyoming Coal Company KN Glen Rogers, West Virginia.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding... Read full description -
Item #573062THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 5, 1923
* Pineville, Louisiana
* Tornado disaster
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "TORNADO KILLS 20, INJURING 60"
Tells of the Pineville, Louisiana tornado disaster.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along the spine, otherwise... Read full description -
Item #573048THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Sept. 27, 1873 Inside has a nice full-page print: "Croquet at the Convalescent Home of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Highgate" with a related article.
Also within is a full-page wine-related print: "The Vintage In France: Grape Gatherers Returning" and a doublepage: "An Apple... Read full description -
Item #573015WEEKLY OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, 1877 This 8 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements. With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians, saloons, gold miners & gunfights were often seen on a regular basis.
... Read full description -
Item #572999THE SALT LAKE DAILY HERALD, Utah, April 17, 1878
* Salt Lake City, Utah
* Rare Mormons title
This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements.
With newspapers West of the Mississippi being very rare prior to 1900, here is an opportunity to get a issue from the old West back when cowboys, Indians,... Read full description -
Item #572959FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, August 26, 1926.
* Famous movie actor, Rudolph Valentino death
* Latin Lover
* "The Sheik"
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Public's 'Three-Ring-Circus' At Bier of Valentino Ended" and more (see photos).
Light... Read full description -
Item #572957THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, January 26, 1922 This 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "POPE'S BODY, INCLOSED IN THREE CASKETS, SOLEMNLY ENTOMBED IN CRYPT OF ST. PETER'S AT ROME" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
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Item #572946JUDGE magazine, New York, January 28, 1893 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 #572944JUDGE magazine, New York, October 29, 1892
* Rare title
* 3 color prints
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... Read full description -
Item #572923THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 17, 1924 This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "REMOVING DEAD FROM COLLIERY IN WYOMING" "About 60 Men Trapped in Coal Mine By Explosion".
This tells of the Kemmerer Coal Mine explosion at Sublet, Wyoming.
Other news of the day. A few tiny binding holes along... Read full description -
Item #572922THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, March 28, 1924
* Yukon WV West Virginia
* Coal mine gas explosion
This 20 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "25 MEN ENTOMBED BY MINE EXPLOSION"
A very small but 1st report on the Yukon Pocahontas Coal Company explosion at the #2 mine near Welch, West Virginia.
Other news,... Read full description -
Item #572921THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 28, 1924
* Shanktown, Pennsylvania - Indiana, Pennsylvania
* Mine explosion disaster
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
"36 KNOWN DEAD, 4 MISSING IN SHANKTOWN MINE BLAST" with subheads. (see)
Tells of the explosion of the... Read full description -
Item #572918THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, September 4, 1926 This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Sixteen Bodies of Blast Victims Located in Mine" and more. (see)
This tells of the Smokeless Coal Company mine explosion at Tahoma, Oklahoma.
Other news of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear,... Read full description -
Item #572916THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 20, 1966
* Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow married
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Sinatra, Mia Wed in Vegas" which tells of famous singer Frank Sinatra and actress Mia Farrow.
Other news of the day throughout including various advertisements. A few small binding... Read full description -
Item #572890NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 26, 1822 Inside the issue is a report "Next President"... "Pretty work for eight dollars a day!" This article is approximately one full page and includes the names of the those put forth as candidates. The front page and another page inside the issue is reporting on "The... Read full description -
Item #572876THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 7, 1924 This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "14 VICTIMS OF MINE DISASTER".
This tells of the Hanover, Pennsylvania coal mine explosion disaster in the Loomis mine of the Glen Alden Coal Company.
Other news of the day. A few small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in... Read full description
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