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B.Z., Berlin, West Germany, November 11, 1989 

* Historic Berlin Wall falls in Berlin newspaper

The front page features in large, dramatic fashion an historic headline: "WIR DANKEN ALLE GOTT ! " which translates to: "We All Thank God!" Among other front page reports is: "East Berlin Tears Immediately Nine Big Holes in the Wall" and more.
This newspaper is filled with great photos of people coming thru the infamous wall, the celebrations, men chipping away at the wall, and an impressive…

DER TAGESSPIEGEL--Extra, Berlin, Germany Nov. 10, 1989 

* Fall of the Berlin Wall (early report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred

This four page extra has a great full front page photo showing citizens celebrating on top of the Berlin Wall with banner headline: "Die Nacht der offenen Grenzen in Berlin" (The Night of Open Borders in Berlin). Much more on page 2 & 3 with more photos and headlines that include: "Berlin wird diese Nacht nicht vergessen" (Berlin will…

DER TAGES SPIEGEL--EXTRABLATT, Berlin, Germany, November 10, 1989   This four page "Extra" edition is devoted to the opening of the Berlin Wall. The entire front page is a huge photo of people standing on the Wall at the Brandenburg Gate with a banner headline (translated): "The Night They Opened The Border In Berlin".
Much more on page 2 & 3 with more photos and headlines that include: "Berlin wird diese Nacht nicht vergessen" (Berlin will not forget this night), "Tausende kamen heute nach…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, August 21, 1962

* Peter Fechter murder
* Berlin Wall - Germany

This 20 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 4: "Brandt To Ask West Aid Berliners At Wall".

Tells of the the tensions around the Berlin wall soon after the shooting death of 18 year old Peter Fechter. (is mentioned)

Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: About one year after the construction of the wall, Fechter attempted…

BERLINER MORGENPOST, Berlin, Germany, Nov. 11, 1989  This issue is just two days after the official fall of the Berlin Wall, with the banner headline proclaiming: "The Wall is Crumbling: 9 New Crossings Rejoicing on the Streets of Berlin.". There are two color front page photos concerning the celebration at the Berlin Wall. Great to have this report in a Berlin newspaper.
Complete in 22 pages, excellent condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1948

* Berlin blockade begins - Germany
* 1st major crisis of the Cold War
* Soviet Union - Russia blocks access

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "RUSSIANS BAR FOOD TO WESTERN BERLIN IN CURRENCY FIGHT" with subheads. (see images)
Also near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Soviet Bloc Confers on Germany; Molotov at 8-Nation Warsaw Talk"
Complete with 52 pages, rag edition in great condition.

wikipedia notes:…

BILD, 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 huge front page photo translates: "The wall is open - free, free at last! Two women fall into their arms. One comes from East Berlin, the other from the west." I suspect this may have been an…

BZ, Berlin, Germany, January 2, 1990 

* re. the Fall of the Berlin Wall
* Best publication to have in

With the fall of the Berlin Wall (Nov. 9, 1989) it is not surprising that this headline: "Brandenburg Gate: The Climbing Disaster" would appear in a Berlin newspaper, as the celebration of the Germans in its fall led to injuries by jubilant citizens (see photos on inside pages).
Great to have this report in a German newspaper. Printed entirely in the German language, tabloid-size, the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 12, 1938

* First Berlin to New York airplane flight
* Captain Alfred Henke - Brandenburg

The top of the front page has a two column headline: "PLANE HERE FROM BERLIN IN 25 HOURS WITHOUT STOP AFTER A SECRET TAKE-OFF" with subheads. (see) Page 3 has a banner headline: "Another Chapter in Atlantic Flight History Is Provided by German Plane" with subheads and 3 related photo. Lengthy text here. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World…

DER TAGES SPIEGEL (The Daily Mirror), Berlin, Germany, Dec. 23, 1989  

* Fall of the Berlin Wall
* Brandenburg Gate opens

One of the front page photos is headed (translated): "Brandenburg Gate Is Open" with a large head signaling similar unrest in Romania with: "Dramatic Upheaval In Romania".
Great to have this historic content in a Berlin newspaper.
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.

NEW YORK POST, July 7, 1940

* Adolf Hitler gets a hero's welcome 
* Returns to Berlin from the conquered war front
* Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium & France

The front page has a two column heading: "The Conqueror Returns" (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition.

background: On July 6, 1940, Adolf Hitler returned to Berlin, Germany, after eight weeks overseeing the German military…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE , August 26, 1940

* 1st bombing of Berlin Germany
* RAF bombers airplanes
* Battle of Britain continues
* World War II - WWII

The front page has a nice banner headline: "BATTLE RAIDERS OVER BERLIN" with subheads. A few related photos are on the back page. (see) First report coverage on the very first air attack on the city of Berlin during World War II.
Complete with 28pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., May 2, 1929

* Bloody Mayday Berlin 1929 - riots
* Communist Party of Germany (KPD)
* Red Combatant's League (RFD)

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "EIGHT KILLED, 78 WOUNDED IN BERLIN MAY DAY RIOT; REDS OPEN FIRE ON POLICE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally in good condition.

Background: The 1929 May Day riots in Berlin occurred when Communist demonstrators…

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 3, 1936 

* Jesse Owens shines in track & field
* Wins 1st of 4 gold medals in 100-meter
* Olympic games in Berlin Germany
* In front of Adolf Hitler & Third Reich

The front page has a three column heading: "OWENS HITS 10.3 MARK AGAIN IN 100 FINAL, METCALFE 2ND" with subheads. First (same day) report continues in the sport's section (page 22) with photo showing Owens with heading: "Cocoa Comet Streaks to World Mark in Olympics" (see images) 
Complete…

THE PRATT DAILY TRIBUNE, Pratt, Kansas, August 14, 1961

* Berlin Wall construction begins
* Russia - East & West Germany

The front page has a three column headline: "Clamp Off of Refugee Flow Causes Angry Berlin Clash". This was when construction of the Berlin Wall began. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise nice.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1938

* Adolph Hitler returns to Berlin, Germany
* Successful occupation of Austria celebration

This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 12 that include: "BERLIN IN ECSTASY AS HITLER RETURNS", "500,000 Acclaim Him Amid Cascades of Bengal Fire and Bursting of Rockets", "Italian Flags Are Flown" and more. This tells of Adolph Hitler's triumphal return from Italy after the bloodless conquest of Austria. See photos for text here.

Other news of…

THE 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, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1920

* Kapp Putsch - Berlin, Germany
* Wolfgang Kapp & Walther von Luttwitz
* Attempted Weimar Republic Coup d'état

The front page has a nice banner headline: "GENERAL STRIKE SPREADS IN GERMANY; EBERT'S CABINET RALLIES SUPPORTERS; ARMED CLASHES IN MANY DISTRICTS" with many subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues inside. 
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning, a little irregular along the spine, generally nice.

Background: The Kapp Putsch was a…

Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung, Berlin, Germany, 1937  An illustrated German magazine containing several Nazi and Adolph Hitler related images and articles - from just prior to the onset of World War 2. Complete in 142 pages, and includes the original color cover. Various minor mends, small edge tears, and a minimal amount of foxing, but is in overall good condition.

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 3, 1936  

* Jesse Owens 100-meter gold medal victory
* Olympic games in Berlin Germany
* In front of Adolph Hitler & Third Reich

The front page of the sports section has headlines on Jesse Owens' performance at the Berlin Olympics: "Missouri Girl Wins Heat In 11.4 Seconds; Owens Gains Title" "Jesse Owens Is Bright Star at Opening of Olympic Competition".
Other pages have: "Jesse Owens Was Surprised When 10.20 Tm Was Announced for His Second-Round Heat…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 5, 1945

* Occupation of Berlin, Germany
* United States Army enters capital


The front page has a two column heading: "U. S. Flag Raised in Berlin; British Take Over District" with subhead.  Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 5, 1936 

* Jesse Owens shines in track & field
* Olympic games in Berlin Germany
* In front of Adolf Hitler & Third Reich

The front page of the sports section (page 19) has a nice headline: "OWENS WINS 2D OLYMPIC TITLE; SETS TWO RECORDS" with subhead: "U. S. Captures 3 More Events; Increases Lead". This same page has 2 photos from the Berlin Olympics, one showing: "Jesse Owens, U.S. star, leaps to New Olympic record...". The report carries over to page 20…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1938

* Adolph Hitler speech on Czechoslovakia
* "Blessed Are The Peace-Makers"
* Sportpalast, Berlin, Germany

The front page has a banner headline: "DON'T MARCH ! HITLER TOLD" with subheads. (see) Complete text of this speech appears on page 6. Related photo and map are on the back page. First report coverage on Adolph Hitler's "Blessed Are The Peace-Makers" speech at the Sportpalast in Berlin, Germany re. Czechoslovakia.
Complete with 32 pages,…

BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, February 6, 1936  This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era of World War II. Pages 2 & 3 have a large photo showing Adolf Hitler addressing a crowd.  Several of the photos seem to be focused on the 1936 Winter Olympics.
The complete issue, very nice condition.

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 16, 1935

* Anti-Semitic riots - Berlin, Germany
* Pre Kristallnacht - Jewish holocaust - Jews
* Dooley Morgan & Bert Moore Negroes lynchings
* Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi

The front page has a one column heading: "Nazi Rioters Attack Jews in Berlin Cafes" (see)
The top of page 9 has a one column heading: "2 ARE LYNCHED IN MISSISSIPPI BY WHITE MOB" (see)
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 10, 1989 

* Fall of the Berlin Wall (1st report)
* Brandenburg Gate w/ photo
* Ronald Reagan achievement

The top of the front page has a headline: "East Germany Opens Borders; Wall Has 'No More Meaning'" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More inside.
Complete with all sections (130+ pages), very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 23, 1939

* Jewish persecution in Nazi Germany
* 100 Jews each day must leave Berlin
* Judaica community to produce names

The front page has a one column heading: "100 JEWS EACH DAY MUST LEAVE REICH" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the ongoing persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1935

* Persecution of Jews in Germany surging
* Jewish holocaust about to grasp Europe
* Joseph Goebbels & the Nazi Party

The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "NAZIS PUSH DRIVES ON ALL THEIR FOES" with subheads. (see images) Other related reports on the same page.
Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

background: Hans Hinkel was the "bureaucratic face" of the July 1935 drive against Jews, serving as the bridge between the…

NASSAUER VOLTSBLATT, Wiesbaden, July 30, 1936  It is subtitled (translated): "Official Organ of the NSDAP for the Gau Hessen-Nassau". The NSDAP was the Nazi party, and the Gau Hesse-Nassau was an administrative division of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945.
The focus of this issue is on the Berlin Olympics which will start the following day. The banner headline (translated): "Germany Greets the Youth of The World". There are many Olympic-related photos on the front page and inside, including 2…

CHICAGO HERALD AMERICAN, Jan. 18, 1943  

* The five Sullivan brothers killed
* United States Navy sailors
* USS Juneau sinking

The bold banner headline proclaims: "BERLIN AFLAME AFTER 2D RAID" with text that carries over to page 2.
Another notable report is headed above the masthead, in red ink: "FIGHTING SULLIVANS-- Story of 5 Brothers Lost Together Serving Their Country" with the text beginning on the front page headed: "Fighting Sullivans - Join Navy To Avenge Pal". This report…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, sport's section only, January 7, 1934

* Olympiastadion (Berlin) construction announced
* 1936 Summer Olympics Invitations dispatched

Page 5 of this section has a banner headline: "Details Announced for Huge Olympic Sports Plant to Be Built by Germans" with subheads and illustration. (see)
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with 8 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 6, 1936  

* Jesse Owens victories - 200 meter gold
* Olympic games in Berlin Germany

The front page of the sports section has a great wire photo of Jesse Owens crossing the finish line in the 200 meters with banner head: "JESSE OWENS MAKES IT A GRAND SLAM!" More on page 25 with head: "Negro Wins Sit Sourly With Nazis" Jesse Owens Crowned by Third Wreath" "Owens Wins, But that is No Surprise" "That Owens Boy Goes Swinging in the Rain".
A sidebar to the…

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 27, 1901 The front cover of the issue contains several illustrations of "The Manufacture of Blown Glass - Lamp Chimneys" with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue are: "Electric Hoist Installed on the Comstock"; "The Paris-Berlin Motor Carriage Race"; "The Experimental Machine of M. Santos-Dumont"; and other articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 16 page with a couple edge tears, otherwise is in good condition.

SCOTTSDALE PROGRESS, Arizona, Sept. 23, 1989  The banner headline at the top of the ftpg. announces: "Irving Berlin Dies; Songs Never Will" plus subhead: "Wrote 'God Bless America', 'White Christmas', Other Classics", plus a photo of him. The article carries over to the back page.
Complete in 12 pages, nice condition.

"First they came for the Socialists... then they came for me."

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1937

* Reverend Martin Niemöller arrested
* Ant-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Famous "First they came..." statement fame

The front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS FINALLY PUT NIEMOELLER IN JAIL" with subheads that include: "Accuse Pastor of Slandering Notables and Calling for Opposition to Laws" "Court Trial Awaits Him" and more. (see) First report coverage on anti-Nazi theologian, Reverend Martin Niemöller, arrest by Heinrich Himmler's Gestapo…

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 8, 1936 

* Archie Williams wins gold medal
* African American 400m victory
* Olympics games in Berlin Germany

The front page of the sport's section has a nice banner headline: "WILLIAMS WINS 400 METER RUN" with subheads and wire photo. (see)
A sidebar to the Olympic games was Adolph Hitler's refusal to acknowledge the achievements of the African-American athletes, not surprising given his belief that only his superior German Aryan race would dominate at…

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Aug. 3, 1936

* Jesse Owens 100-meter gold medal victory
* Olympic games in Berlin Germany
* In front of Adolph Hitler & Third Reich

The bottom half of the front page has a one column head: "Jesse Owens Winner of 100 Meter Final", the text beginning: "Jesse Owens, Ohio State Negro sprinter, won the Olympic 100 meter championship today. It was the Buckeye bullet's first triumph in his try for three Olympic gold medals..." with more.
Complete in 12…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 17, 1936 

* Negro star athlete Jesse Owens suspended
* Berlin Olympic games come to an end

The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "OWENS IS BARRED BY A.A.U.; READY TO BECOME A PRO" with subhead. (see) Also a two column heading: "Olympic Games End With Dramatic Flag Ceremony" (see)
Complete in 30 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen…

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 21, 1945  

* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations proved

The top of page 11 has one column headings that reveal plans for future Jewish persecution and murder, along with details of related events dating back to 1938: "NAZIS ORGANIZED THE 1938 POGROM" and "Records Reveal Plans of the Hitlerites for 'Spontaneous' Murder, Pillage Nov. 9". The article reveals much detail.
Complete in 38 pages, this is the "rag edition"…

STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 1, 1945  This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page banner headline: "1st Crosses Erft at 3 Points" with subheads: "Ninth Gains Was Security Veils News" "Reds Near Baltic; Take Neustettin". Also a front page map: "Allied armies Air at the Target". Much war reporting inside.
Eight pages, tabloid-size, good condition.

background: In early 1945, during the final months…

"First they came for the Socialists... then they came for me."

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1938

* Reverend Martin Niemöller rearrested
* Ant-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Famous "First they came..." statement fame

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Niemoeller Freed in Reich, Then Rearrested; Is Seized After Conviction at Sedition Trial" First report coverage on anti-Nazi theologian, Reverend Martin Niemöller, freed then rearrested. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 26, 1937

* Reverend Walter Niemöller arrested
* Ant-Nazi theologian and Lutheran pastor
* Brother Martin "First they came..." statement fame

Near the bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Nazis Jail Brother of Rev. Martin Niemoeller; Arrest Is Made Secretly After three Sermons" (see) First report coverage on anti-Nazi theologian, Reverend Walter Niemöller, brother of the more famous Martin Niemoller.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 24, 1938

* Post Crystal Night  (Kristallnacht)
* Persecution of Jews continues
* Jewish property in jeopardy

The front page has one column headings: "REICH LEVIES 20% ON JEWS' PROPERTY", "Taxes Holdings of All Worth More Than 5,000 Marks to Meet Huge Fine" Coverage on the ongoing persecution of Jews shortly after Kristallnacht (night of broken glass).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, light browning, a little margin…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1901  Front page photo Cup-Defender Candidates; illustration "A Hot Day on Broadway" by Glackens; The Paris-Berlin Automobile-Races; The Horse Show at Atlantic City; fullpage illustration "Friday Morning in the New York Ghetto" by Toaspern; doublepage centerfold "An Interrupted Picnic" by Ransom; Tar-Burning in the South; John Fiske; Political Affairs in Spain; and other news of the day. See photos for full details.

HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 22, 1871 Nearly halfpg: 'Turning the Waters of Lake Michigan into the Gulf of Mexico' is on the new canal near Chicago. Fullpg. series of comic scenes of: 'Yachting--1872'. Full ftpg: 'Triumph at Berlin'. Nice fullpg: 'Preparing for Croquet'

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 28, 1874 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Funny Boy in Trouble." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Last Apple."
Doublepage centerfold of "Religious Festival at Tangier-Anniversary of the Birth of Mohammed." Full pg. illus. entitled "The Preserving Tanks at the Fish Market, Berlin, Prussia." Three 1/4 pg. portraits of "The Rev. W. H. Milburn," "The Hon. William Gaston, Governor Elect of Massachusetts," and "The Hon. Joseph D. Bedle, Governor Elect of New…

HARPER'S WEEKLY June 14, 1890  In the light of current culture is is interesting to note that a full page is devoted to a nice print captioned: "Scene at the Unveiling of the Monument to General Robert E. Lee at Richmond, Virginia.", the very monument which is the focus of much controversy today. The next page has over a full column article on it titled: "The Lee Monument At Richmond".
Among other articles are a full front pg. portrait of: "La Carmencita."; a full pg. with three illus.…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 28, 1859  The front page features a small illustration of "The Late Baron Humboldt", a nearly half page illustration of "Humboldt in His Study at Berlin" as well as a small "Baron Humboldt's Autograph".  Full page: 'Ye Abolitionists in Council--Ye Orator of Ye Day Denouncing Ye Union, May, 1859' shows a preacher and includes many blacks in the audience. This print is somewhat comic in nature. A doublepage centerfold shows 'A New Map of Northern and Central Italy,…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 14, 1888  Front full pg. illus. of "Greeting the Emperor at the Window of the Palace in Berlin." Inside is a small portrait of "Hon. Fremont Cole, Speaker of the Assembly." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Henry Irving as Jingle." Full pg. illus. containing three illus. pertaining to "The New Lake Wall and Esplanade at Chicago." Full pg. illus. of "Placing a Sick Horse on an Ambulance in the Streets of New York." 1/3 pg. illus. of "The Plan to Model Tenement Houses." 1/2…