Historic Newspapers: Search Results

BANGOR DAILY COMMERCIAL, Bangor, Maine, March 3, 1927 

* Babe Ruth sets new high-water mark for baseball players
* $210,000+ contract signed with the New York Yankees
* Receives 2nd highest annual income for a athlete

The bottom of the front page has: "RUTH'S ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS ALL ATHLETE'S PROFITS, EXCEPT TUNNEY'S," with details describing his 3-year contract with the New York Yankees. Additionally, the Sport's Page (page 17) has a three-column, three line heading:: "Babe Ruth…

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, August 18, 1914  The front page has: "PERUVIAN DESTROYER FIRST WARSHIP THROUGH CANAL," with subhead: "It Makes The Trip This Morning - Steamer Admiral Dewey Also Passes Through" - followed by brief text datelined, "Colon, Aug. 18." Nice to have this brief mention directly under the masthead of the newspaper for display purposes. See images for details.
Other news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.
Complete in 12 pages, small binding holes at…

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, July 13, 1914  Page 7 has nearly a full page devoted to the recently opened, prestigious Kernwood Country Club. Two large images surrounded by considerable text make this great for display. See images for details.
Complete in 14 pages, small binding holes and partially loose at the blank spine, but in very nice condition for the era. A bit fragile with edge chipping & should be handled carefully.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, from Fitchburg, Massachusetts, dated July 15, 1966

* Richard Speck - Chicago, Illinois murders
* Student nurses

This 16 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Police Await Details From Stunned Girl," with caption: "Clues Meager In Mass Slaying." The coverage tells of the famous mass murder of 8 student nurses in Chicago, IL. A related photo is included.
Other news of the day with period advertising is found throughout. Complete in 16 pages,…

FITCHBURG DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 20, 1920
 
* Woman's Suffrage (19th Amendment)
* about a week prior

The front page has a two line, two column heading: "RATIFICATION OF SUFFRAGE MAY BE RECONSIDERED," with the subhead: "Such is the Statement of Speaker Walker of the Lower Branch of the Tennessee Legislature." A related front page article has: "Tennessee Still Doubtful." The 19th Amendment would be adopted into law in just 8 days.
Other news of the day with period…

THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, August 24, 1921

* ZR-2 airship crash (1st report)
* R38 class

The front page has a nice banner headline: "GIANT AIRSHIP PURCHASED BY THE UNITED STATES FROM GREAT BRITAIN EXPLODES OVER THE CITY OF HULL TODAY" with subheads and related photo. Early, 1st report coverage on the ZR-2 airship crash.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning with a little margin wear, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.

…

FITCHBUURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 3, 1930

* Devon, Pennsylvania fireworks factory explosion
* Early same day (1ST REPORT)

This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Fireworks Plant Blast Kills Nine", "Scores Injured in Series of Explosions at Devon, Pa.; 35 in Hospital", "AUTOMOBILES BLOWN FROM THE ROAD" and more (see photos). Tells of the explosion disaster at the Pennsylvania Fireworks Display Company in Devon, Pennsylvania.

Other news…

THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, June 13, 1930 

* Max Schmeling vs. Jack Sharkey
* Heavyweight boxing championship
* Famous foul - punch below the belt

This 60 page newspaper has nice photo showing Max Schmeling on the canvas with caption: "THE END OF THE SHARKEY-SCHMELING FIGHT"

Also one column headlines: "SHARKEY'S FOUL BLOW ACCIDENT", "American Was Leading When He Hit Schmeling Below Belt in Fourth Round" and "Title Goes To Germany".

Much more on the front page of the…

THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, July 13, 1930

* Bobby Jones wins U.S. Open
* Win 3 of 4 for famous grand slam
* Al Capone acquitted

This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CROWD APPLAUDS WHEN CAPONE IS ACQUITTED", "Chicagoan Cleared of Perjury on Directed Verdict"

Page 13B has one column headlines  that include: "BOBBIE JONES WINS U.S. OPEN WITH 287 CARD", "famous Atlantan Sinks 40-Foot Putt to Finish First Against Field of…

THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, January 4, 1930

* Wooster OH Ohio school bus disaster
* Burbank high school basketball team

This 18 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "6 BASKETBALL PLAYERS DIE AS TRAIN HITS BUS".

This tells of the train and school bus wreck that wiped out the Burbank, Ohio high school basketball team after their joyful victory in Wooster Oh.

Other news of the day including a great front page headline on the fire that…

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, August 27, 1930

* Hack Wilson gets home run record (44th)
* Chicago Cubs

This 22 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "WILSON SHATTERS RECORD" with subheads (see photos).

Summary of the game and the box score, plus a small photo of Lewis "Hack" Wilson.

Wilson would ultimately hit 56 homers for the season and his record would last until 1998 when it was broken by Mark McGwire. (National League…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, February 21, 1947

* O'Connor Electro-Plating Company
* Los Angeles, California
* Chemical explosion

This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:

* EXPLOSION KILLS 15 IN LOS ANGELES, INJURES OVER 100
* Destroys Electroplating Plant and Smashes Near-by Area With Thunderous Violence
* Chemical Mixup Blamed

and more with three column related photo.

Other news of the day throughout. Good condition.

…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, from Springfield, Massachusetts, dated June 17, 1970

* Charles Manson trial begins
* Sharon Tate

This 46 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Tate Trial Jury Selection Begins," which tells of the beginning of the murder trial of Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.
Complete in 46 pages. A little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 16, 1971

* Charles Manson murder trial ends
* Sharon Tate

This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8: "Tate Murder Case Goes to the Jury," which tells of the ending of the murder trial involving Charles Manson and his 3 women followers.
Other news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.
Complete in 36 pages. A large tear on an unrelated page (see image), a little spine wear, but otherwise in good…

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, June 20, 1930

* Bobby Jones wins British Open 
* PGA golf
* Year of grand slam victory 

This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "BOBBY JONES TRIUMPHS IN BRITISH OPEN" "Atlantan Has 291 Score for 72 Hole Golf Play; Leo Diegel Second" with photo of Jones. (see)

This would be the year of his famous grand slam of golf achievement.

Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia…

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 8, 1930 

* Philadelphia Athletics baseball champions
* St. Louis Cardinals
* World Series final game

This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Athletics Win World Series Taking Fourth Victory Over Cardinals, 7-1; Simmons and Dykes Belt Homers," with subhead and inning by inning recap also on the front page.

Other news of the day throughout. Some binding holes along the spine with little browning around the…

NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, December 17, 1930

Page 34 one line, 5 column banner headline: "Jones to Receive Sullivan Memorial Award" & 2 line, 1 column subhead: "Sullivan Medal Awarded To Jones & An Overwhelming Choice" & more. One column photo of famous golfer Bobby Jones. Other news of the day. Several interesting advertisements as well. Rag edition in great condition. 52 pages.

Emilia Earhart sighted...

THE CLEVELAND NEWS, June 12, 1928 Full front page banner headline that reads "PA CINCHES HOOVER VICTORY", with a nice picture of the ticket.  This issue also contains the following front page coverage: "Gehrig Hits Homer 14", "Sight Columbia at Nova Scotia" (an Emilia Earnhart Trans-Atlantic Flight report), "Prices Slump in Sell Flood", and much more!  This is the complete issue and is in very nice condition.

THE WORLD, New York, NY, July 19, 1927

* Ty Cobb has 4,000th hit
* Richard E. Byrd's homecoming

This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "GIBSON BESTS GROVE IN PITCHERS' BATTLE" and "Tigers Defeat Athletics, 5 to 3, Settling Issue in the First Inning" - both of which tell of the game between the Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers in which Ty Cobb had his 4,000th career hit. Unfortunately they did not mention this was his 4,000th hit. However, the Box Score shows…