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EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 13, 1917

* Great October Socialist Russian Revolution
* Petrograd (Saint Petersburg), Russia
* Bolshevik Coup - Alexander Kerensky 

The front page has a banner headline: "BOLSHEVIKI SAID OVERTHROWN" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 14 pages, hole within the last column (see…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 22, 1917

* World War I - WWI
* Prelude to America entering
* Nice headline for display

The front page has a nice banner headline in red lettering: "NEUTRALS OFFER TO MEDIATE" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. This was a about two weeks before the United States entered the war.
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 16 pages,…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 1, 1917

* United States close to World War I
* Germany announces unrestricted submarine warfare
* U-Boats - World War I - WWI - America tensions
* President Woodrow Wilson

The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "BREAK WITH GERMANY IS BELIEVED IMMINENT" with subheads. Also a four column heading: "FLEET ON MOVE" (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to…

THE EVERETT DAILY HERALD, Everett, Washington, Aug. 23, 1917

* The "eve' of the Russian Revolution
* Related political cartoon by famed cartoonist, Louis Raemaekers
* Very displayable

The front page has the banner heading: "BREAKUP LOOMS BEFORE RUSSIA NOW", with subhead: "RUSSIA APPEARS UPON EVE IF TROUBLE THAT MAY OVETURN NATION", with more. Another subhead has: "Observers Scent A New Revolution", with considerable text. Also present on the front page is a related large (8 3/4" by 11…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 9, 1917 

* United States enters World War I (WWI)
* Austria breaks relations w/ America

The front page has a nice banner headline: "AUSTRIA BREAKS WITH U. S." with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 14 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally very nice.

Note: In 1917, during World War I, Austria-Hungary broke diplomatic relations with the United States on April 8, shortly after the U.S.…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 7, 1917

* Joseph Franklin Rutherford election (1st report)
* Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society leader
* Jehovah's Witnesses movement pioneer
* Charles Taze Russell successor - Bible Student

Page 9 has a small and somewhat discrete report with one column heading: "Succeeds Pastor Russell" with subhead. (see image)
I suspect this to be a very rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, May 26, 1917

* Andale, Kansas tornado outbreak

At the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "30 PERSONS KILLED IN KANSAS STORM" with subhead. (see image)
Fourteen pages, light toning, a little margin wear, mainly along the top spine area, loose along the spine, should be handled with care.

THE CAMP DIX NEWS, Sept. 1, 1917  This is the volume 1, number 3 issue of a military periodical: "Published in Camp Dix, Wrightstown, New Jersey" as noted in the masthead. This was the year Fort Dix was created.
As is the case with most camp newspapers, the content is mostly focused on military concerns.
Complete in 12 pages, 10 1/2 by 15 1/2 inches, printed on slick-stock newsprint, some wear at the margins, generally good condition.

THE ASHEVILLE CITIZEN, North Carolina, February 5, 1917

* United States close to World War I
* President Woodrow Wilson

The front page has a nice banner headline: "BOLD STROKE BY WILSON..." with many subheads. (see) Coverage on the dwindling relations between United States and Germany.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning, minor margin wear, generally good. Should be handled with care.

REDONDO BREEZE, Redondo Beach, California, Aug. 24, 1917

* West Coast beach community
* Los Angeles County

An early newspaper from one of the more famous beach communities in Los Angeles County. The popular television series "Baywatch" was filmed in Redondo Beach. Only one institution has any notable holdings of this newspaper.
A combination of local & national news, offering a  flavor of Southern California beach life during the pre "Roaring '20's".
A complete 6 page issue, cleanly…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 9, 1917

* Captain Alfred Fritzen
* German Navy spy arrested
* World War I - WWI
* America close to entering
* Great headline for display

The front page has a nice a nice banner headline in red lettering: "GIRL AIDS IN CAPTURE OF ALLEGED TEUTON SPY" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
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EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 25, 1917 

* American steamship SS Magnolia
* German U-Boat - submarine attack
* 1st U.S. Navy encounter in World War I
* Gun used on display at Gosport Park

The front page has a nice banner headline in red lettering: "AMERICAN LINER SINKS DIVER" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 19, 1917

* Barrackville, Marion County, West Virginia
* Jamison Coal and Coke Company No. 7 Mine Explosion and Fire

The front page has a very nice a nice banner headline in red lettering: "FEAR TWENTY KILLED IN MINE" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 12 pages, 2 small…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, April 24, 1917

* Second Battle of Arras - France
* British offensive on Western Front
* World War I - WWI - many casualties
* Great headline for display

The front page has a very nice a nice banner headline in bold, red lettering: "TEUTON LOSS TERRIFIC" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display.
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
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EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 5, 1917

* President Woodrow Wilson inauguration 
* On the brink of World War I

The front page has a banner headline: "WILSON INAUGURATED AT NOON" with subhead. and related pictorial. (see images) Nice for display.
Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete in 14 pages, irregular along the spine, nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 14, 1917 

* American steamship Algonquin
* U-62 -German U-Boat Torpedo sinks
* 1st U.S. vessel sunk after submarine warfare resumed

The front page has a nice banner headline: "AMERICAN SHIP SUNK" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 14 pages, light toning at the…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 12, 1917

* Pitcher Urban James Shocker photo
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball

Page 10 has a two column photo headed: "SHOCKER MAY BE SENSATION WITH YANKEES THIS SUMMER" with brief text. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 14 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, December 18, 1917

* America prohibition adopted
* House approves with vote

The front page has a one column heading: "'DRY' PLAN NOW UP TO VOTES OF STATES" (see images) Coverage on prohibition being adopted United States law. It would come in effect in January of 1919. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 16 pages, small library…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 9, 1917  Nice front page headlines on World War I include: "FRENCH IN BRILLIANT GAIN" "Promise Wilson Billion for Ships" "First Line Trenches Captured In Night; Fighting At Fresnoy" with related subheads on the war.
Complete in 14 pages, library stamp at the top, nice condition.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, May 1, 1917  A terrific and very displayable issue on the founding era of the United States Navy's relationship with San Diego, one which has grown tremendously ever since 1917 to become the home port of the Pacific Fleet, a base composed of 13 piers, with over 24,000 military personnel and over 10,000 civilian workers.  The U.S. Navy remains a vital economic force in San Diego today.
The large and bold banner headline--in red ink no less--makes the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1917 The front page has one column headings: "Riot At Baltimore Ends Peace Meeting" "Great Crowd Invades Hall Where Jordan is Speaking--Banker and Others Clubbed" (see photos). Sad to see the ongoing racial strife that has pervaded Baltimore's landscape for over 100 years. Nice to have this timely report on the front page.

This issue is complete, and is in good condition for the era, but it is VERY fragile - with edge chipping (see photos). It must be handled…

THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Penn., November 22, 1917. 

* Battle of Cambrai, France
* 1st ever major tank battle
* World War I - WWI

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "BRITISH ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE TAKEN THE VILLAGE OF FONTAINE IN NEW OFFENSIVE" with subhead. (see) Coverage on what is considered the first successful tank battle which occurred during the Battle of Cambrai in World War I.
Sixteen pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding…

THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, March 9, 1917

* Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin death w/ photo
* Inventor of the German Zeppelin rigid airships
* Luftschiffbau Zeppelin manufacturing Co. founder

The front page has a one column heading: "COUNT ZEPPELIN DIES IN BERLIN" with subhead and photo of Count Zeppelin. (see images)
Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular along the spine, generally in good condition.

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, New York, June 7, 1917  This is about as patriotic as any magazine cover can get, as the entire front page is the United States flag and nothing more. The title & date of the issue are found on page 3. The United States had just declared war on Germany less than 2 months earlier (April 6).
Pages within have various articles and photos of soldiers training for the war in France (World War I), with other content and photos as well.
The back cover is a…

PRIVATE NEWS LETTER, Petrograd (today St. Petersburg, Russia), March 17, 1917  

* Russian Revolution of 1917

Noted under the title is "(Translations from Russian Papers)". This is a very rare "newspaper", typewriter-set on four individual sheets, reproduced on a mimeograph machine on one side only
Keep in mind that this was near the beginning of the Russian Revolution. A few years earlier "St. Petersburg" changed its name to the more Russian "Petrograd" as the war was not going well…

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Nebraska, Jan. 15, 1917  

* Buffalo Bill death
* William Cody

The top of the first column on the front page features a  report headed: "PAY HOMAGE TO THE MEMORY OF 'BUFFALO BILL'" with subheads "Thousands of Persons, of Every Station and Walk of Life, Men, Women and Children View Body" "Lies in State in Capitol" and "Removed From There to Vault to Await Final Burial on Lookout Mountain".
The article begins: "The west today did honour to the memory of Colonel…

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, June 28, 1917 

* American Red Cross

The front cover is of a famous "The American Red Cross" with "Humanity" and "Philanthrophy" being stated at the bottom of images. Inside the issue is an article pertaining to the Red Cross as well as various articles and photos pertaining to World War I and various advertisements of the day.
Complete in 36 pages, a mailing label is on the front cover but not placed on the illustration, in nice condition.

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 6, 1917  This issue features a color cover" "A Graphical Representation of the Magnitude of the Automobile Industry". Throughout the issue are various articles & photos concerning the automobile industry, however other topics are reported as well.
The back page is a color advertised for "Firestone Tire" and the inside back cover is a color ad for the "Willys Knight" automobile.
Complete in 56 pages, light damp staining to the bottom and right margins,…

DAILY SKETCH - MINIATURE COPY, Manchester, England.  The "regular" edition of this title was a tabloid which considered itself "The Premier Picture Paper", having begun in 1908. This is the "Miniature Copy" which has no date. One can presume it was printed as a curiosity (can find nothing on the web concerning it) as the type is much too small to be read without a magnifying glass. It appears to be from the WWI era.
Complete in 16 pages, 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches, good condition.

THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1917

* President Woodrow Wilson inauguration 
* On the brink of World War I

 A three-line, two-column head reports: "WOODROW WILSON INAUGURATED PRESIDENT FOR SECOND TERM; MAKES PLEA FOR UNITED NATION" and various subheads.
The ftpg. photos show Wilson and Vice President Marshall.
A curious item at the bottom of the ftpg. notes: "Suffragists Take No Part In Inauguration Of President Wilson".
Complete in 10 pages, very nice condition.

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, April 12, 1917 

* Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees (opening day) 
* Babe Ruth pitches against the Yanks 
* 3-hitter and win - BOSTON PUBLICATION

The top of the back page under "General Sporting News" is a one column heading "Only Three Hits Off Ruth" with subhead. (see) This was the opening day for the 1917 baseball season and Babe Ruth was pitching for the Boston Red in which he threw a 3-hitter against his future team, the New York Yankees. Great to have…

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Sept. 29, 1910

* Pitcher Walter Johnson strikeouts record
* Washington Senators - MLB baseball

Page 3 has a one column heading: "New Strike Out Record Made" with photo of a young Johnson with heading. (see)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 22, 1917

* President Woodrow Wilson
* "A World League for Peace" speech
* Address to the United States Senate

The front page has a banner headline: "WILSON WOULD HAVE U. S. JOIN WORLD LEAGUE" with subheads. (see) Speech continues inside and is signed in type: Woodrow Wilson. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete…

(10) A 10 issue lot of authentic newspapers from World War I, dated from May, 1917 through November, 1918, which are in better condition than is typical (not as pulpish), and have better than average front page headlines. All are complete. Please note the S&H cost, as this lot will be heavy.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 22, 1917

* Turnip Winter - Germany famine
* Civilians hardships - World War I
* Social unrest - looting - crime

The front page has a nice banner headline: "MILLIONS STARVING IN GERMANY" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 14 pages, small library stamp  and label within…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 21, 1917

* Shepherdsville, Kentucky
* Trains collision wreck disaster
* Louisville and Nashville Railroad
 
The front page has a one column heading: "FORTY-SIX KILLED IN KENTUCKY WRECK". (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 12 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small library label on the…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 30, 1917

* Joseph Schlitz Brewery Company
* Famo non-alcoholic advertisement

Page 9 has a full page advertisement in black and white for: "Schlitz FAMO" which was a non-intoxicating drink. Nice for display. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 14 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small light…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 27, 1917

* Second Baseman Larry Doyle photo
* Chicago Cubs - NY Giants - MLB baseball

Page 17 has a two column photo headed: "'M'Graw May Seek Aid Of Larry Doyle" with brief text. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 10 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on the front page,…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 17, 1917

* Frank Gotch death w/ photo
* Early professional wrestling

Page 13 has a one column heading: "Gotch Is Victim Of Uraemic Poisoning" with photo. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 16 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small library label on the front page, generally very nice.

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 6, 1917

* United States & Germany tensions grow
* U-Boat submarine attacks - World War I

The front page has a banner headline in red lettering: "U. S. PLAYS OWN HAND" 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 fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 12 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, a little irregular along the spine,…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 10, 1917

* Manager Dan Shay - Milwaukee Brewers
* Arrested for murder of Negro Clarence Euell
* MLB Baseball - English Hotel - Indianapolis

Page 12 has a one column photo with heading: "Dan Shay Is Held On Murder Charge" with text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 16 pages, small library stamps…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 5, 1917

* Conscription in the United States begins
* World War I American draft

The front page has a banner headline in red lettering: "REGISTRATION IS HUGE SUCCESS" 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 fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 12 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a little irregular along the spine,…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 24, 1917

* Camp Kearny - U.S. Army base creation
* Best publication to be had ? rare as such

The front page has a nice banner headline: "CITY GETS ARMY BASE" 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 fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 16 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, generally very nice.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 18, 1917

* Pitcher Allen Sothoron photo & more
* St. Louis Browns - MLB baseball

Page 13 has a two column photo headed: "'Sothoron Has The Stuff That Makes 'Em Great,' Says Ol Fielder Jones" with text. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 16 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, generally very nice.

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 25, 1917

* Mob violence in Cork , Ireland
* Sinn Feiners procession - riots

The front page has a banner headline in red lettering: "USE MACHINE GUNS ON RIOTERS" 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 fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 12 pages, small library stamp and label within the masthead, irregular along the spine,…

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, June 26, 1917

* Pitcher Howard Ehmke photo
* Detroit Tigers - MLB baseball

Page 9 has a two column photo headed: "Ehmke One Of The Best, Also One Of Thinnest Twirlers In A.L. This Year" with text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 12 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, small library stamp on the front…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 14, 1917

* Legalized lynchings - hangings by government ?
* World War I - WWI food shortages - robbers

The front page has a banner headline in red lettering: "ADVOCATE LAMP POST HANGINGS" 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 fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 16 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, a little…

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, May 19, 1917

* Elmer Oliphant - Army Cadets college football photo

Page 14 has a two column action photo of Elmer Oliphant with heading: "Oliphant Captain of Army Eleven" with brief text. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 16 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, generally nice.

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EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Feb. 20, 1917

* New York City food riot of 1917
* World War I era shortages

The front page has a nice banner headline: "STARVING WOMEN STORM CITY HALL IN NEW YORK" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Rare as such.
Complete with 14 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, a little irregular along the spine,…